FLY MORE FLAGS
We need the ability to fly more flags. Right now we can only fly one. Historically ships flew many flags and still do. They were used for identification, communication, and reading the direction of the wind. Below are the possible placements for flying flags on our ships.
It would allow the ability to fly the Jolly Roger, Reaper's Mark, set flags, Alliance flag, etc. in combination at the same time. If Rare could add a method to make a custom flag as described below, it would be able to be flown on your ship in addition to these other flags.
How Would It Work:
The flag box would have depictions of flag locations divided into tabs. Each tab would display all the flag choices as the flag box does now. Selecting the flag places that flag at the indicated location.
MAKE YOUR OWN FLAG
Once we can fly more flags let’s make our own flag. Show your pride for your ship and crew by making your own flag! Even make coordinating flags to show off your fleet affiliation. The custom flag could be available in a choice of one or more styles. The custom flag would not copy or replace any current or future flags release as sets, gifts, etc.
New Item
An in game custom flag.
How It Would Work:
Commission Shipwright: It would work great as a dialogue menu option. We would speak with the shipwright to commission the construction of our custom crew or ship flag. Once the option is selected it would open the flag creator. In case the person gets interrupted by other players being hostile, the creator would save a draft version until it can be finalized.
There would be a gold fee to have the custom flag. Only one custom flag would be possible. However, the shipwright could be commissioned for another fee to create a new flag to replace the previous one.
Game Menu: An alternative would be an game menu option there would be a choice to create a flag before setting sail. It would have preloaded options such as icons, backgrounds, and borders with color choices. After the flag is saved it will appear in the flag box. It could also be required to purchase it from the shipwright to cover the cost of commissioning it.
Advanced Option (Motto): An advanced option could allow mottos, however this option would probably require an approval process to prevent inappropriate and offensive language. However, even without a motto the other options would allow enough customization to allow pirates to fly an individualized flag to represent their ship, crew and fleet in a fun and appropriate way.
FLAG CREATOR EXAMPLE
Here is a link to get a general idea of how a flag generator would work: Game of Thrones House Creator. This is only presented as an example of how a custom flag could be created with preloaded options.
This idea was inspired by @KattTruewalker posting this fun topic: https://www.seaofthieves.com/forum/topic/75872/winter-is-coming-house-sigil-generator/
My Ideas
Fishing, Crabbing, Digging Clams, & Harpoon Monster Hunting
Walking the Plank
Outpost Under Siege
Sea Folk Magic
Usable Dagger: Weapon/Tool & Environmental Targets
Fly More Flags
Diving Helmet
Community Ideas Master List
You can find a lot more creative and fun ideas from the great minds of the community in Community Ideas Master List. Who knows maybe some of them will be coming our way soon in a future Bilge Rat adventure or update!