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So I have basic information about this game and have been following it casually for over a year. From what I understand this is a PVP sandboxish driven game. Do you guys think a solo pveish player would be able to survive /enjoy this game?
What really appeals to me in this game would be farming/owning land , doing trade runs on my boat ect ect... Will this even be possible? The idea of playing a cat and mouse game on the open sea's while dodging pirate players and large guilds really sounds enjoyable to me. Is this even possible, or are doing solo runs on your boat suicide?
Does my vision of being a lone wolf farmer/trader sound doable?
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All of those "thrills" you mention are mostly those that appeal to PvP fans though.
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I don't see how this will be enjoyable even if it is possible. Initially you will get by but when it gets to end game or completing meaningful trade runs then you need a guild structure. If you don't then you will have to either make some allies so you can go with a guild (but miss out on guild benefits) or pay for players to accompany you.
Most guilds will accommodate your play style, ours certainly would but this game will be double hard without a guild imo and you will miss out on some key elements.
Im defiantly not anti guild, and do plan on joining one, Im just not a PVP focused player. I don't go out looking for "trouble so to speak lol. With that said I always roll a PVP server in every MMO because I love the element of RISK when it comes to getting attacked or attacking someone myself at anytime, although I rarely do that.
Im just saying for the most part I enjoy rolling solo, with the obvious occasional guild acitivity once a night or whatever...
Aloha Mr Hand !
I'm a PVE person too but will try it out as it's one of the few "sandbox" that doesn't have full loot on death.
I hate killing people but will see how I will fare as I'd love to find a good mmorpg that gives a sense of adventure instead of aiming at dungeons or on rails from point to point.
The best advice that come to my head atm is wait for 16th, spend only 15bucks and play as a Patron during 1 month, im sure you will have your answer befor u need to spend other 15, wich i belieave will be "yes"
Even been a more solo player you will make friends sooner then you expected.
I think that you will find that the game really isn't that dangerous in the safe zones... the mobs are sparse, don't aggro easily, I think they did this because outside of the safe zones, the players are definitely deadly so you don't need the added hassle of NPCs in the mix.
Remember, no one is "friendly" to you in the non-safe zones. Anyone can attack you at any time, including the guy you've been helping with a quest. And remember, clever players can find ways of putting you in harms way if you are AFK.
I think you will gravitate towards the PVP side of things jut by virtue of the fact that it is too safe in the safe zones. I mean, even in WoW, mobs aggroed more than these mobs do.
This is exactly how I played the alpha.
Take advantage of peace time on your intercontinental runs so that you are only vulnerable for 5-10 minutes on the open seas. Your clipper is more maneuverable than any warship they have. Might want to buy some eco-fuel on the AH for emergencies.
No idea what a clipper is or eco fuel but dam that sounds like fun lol...
Aloha Mr Hand !
Yes you can enjoy solo play but not in traditional PVE sense
In alpha on purpose I did not join any guild nor did any PVE or PVP
I was heavy into farming logging to ranching activities
Levelling was no issue from 20 to 50.
I raided illegal farms all the time in PVP zones so there was thrill in that
Was able to buy medium house and craft quite a few items.
SO if you are looking for fun there are various activities for solo player.
But if u want traditional PVP or quests then u have join a guild.