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Sea of Thieves probably won of the best reveals at E3 if I'm honest with this amazing crossover they now have in game as of yesterday! When I first watched this, I literally couldn't believe they've managed to keep this quiet and release it so soon after the trailer! This is always the game that I want to get back into every time I see it, but its all about lining up a crew to be around. Its hilarious as hell, and more intense than you realise because of how the crew have to work together to even just get the ship to the right island. I've always struggled though with how to find the next steps to the quests or Tall Tales as they are called I believe. Any help is greatly appreciated because this has been well received and a permanent change to the game. Anyone else interested? Apparently you can now make an alliance between ships and crews so arguably you can have more than 4 people on working towards similar or the same loot/goals.

Next free update is a large and extends the scope further on this game. Content Update: Emissaries Explained: Ships of Fortune is live! 🎏 New Emissary System 💀 PvP Company: The Reaper's Bones 😺 Cats! ⚔️ The Next Chapter of The Arena 👻 Crew Reviving 💰 Fresh Pirate Emporium & Black Market stock ☠️ And more!

Sea of Thieves is now moving to a monthly cadence for updates so we have more regular changes to the game that should make you want to stay in the game for longer periods rather than wait for months with the big content drops they've done previously. I like this way of updates. Initially feels light but before you know it they'll be a few more months content and it pushes the play around the seas and gives you multiple choices to have different nights chasing after different loot or whatever the update is. I really fancy jumping back into this to see if we can find some of this explosive loot and see if we can get the high value contracts/quests. What do others think to this more regular pattern of updates?

Event Title: Sea of Thieves Nights! Event Author: GazzaGarratt Calendar: Community Calendar Event Date: 05/22/2019 08:00 PM Come aboard the stormy seas and lets gets some scurvy crews together to capture some fine booty! Arrrrrrrrr!! Discord chat will be available through the night to group up on. Let's be having YARRRRRRRRRRRR! Sea of Thieves Nights! N.B. If viewing this via the FG App, please visit the Calendar event via browser to RSVP. Thanks.

So as the game has been out for a few weeks now, it is pretty fair to say the game is beautiful but quite shallow on the rewarding content that you need to give you a reason to keep sailing. Rare released this video outlining their content plans. 6 larger content updates. 1 in May 2 in Summer 2 in Fall/Winter All add a new AI threat. Inbetween content is Weekly Events. These will utilise more of the map to explore things like underwater caverns and reefs, secret treasures and thrones to find with unique rewards. All of this will be free (in fairness I agree it should as £50 for this game was extremely high) so by half year I feel this game should be extremely playable. I can't say enough how beautiful the game is so with more content to help us along I'm relieved to say the least.

Let's use this thread for SoT updates to the game.

First on solo I had no idea what I was doing. Second night on with @phil bottle and it is brilliant fun. Got shot of a cannon, drank grog and got sick. Then put in a bucket and then chucked it over Phil. Twas hilarious. Did some voyages (quests/missions) to kill some skeletons and then had to find the right island for some treasure. Dug it up and brought it home for to collect our gold. Did well not to run into any other scurvy crew so maybe next time will go out searching for the big ships and see if we can take them on. I can see already where the initial criticism has come to the game about content but I don't think it's made to grind for 7 hours a day to to do the voyages as quick as you can. It's a real relaxing game to play and sailing on the seas looks great. As the ships have a few things going on, it really makes a significant difference if you play in a party. Playing solo I think you'll struggle to enjoy the game as you get some reward out of taking roles such as lookout or checking the map whilst others sail the ship and another changes the speed of and direction of your sail. I wouldn't say its worth the full £50 from an objective viewpoint, however for the FG value of playing with people here i'm definitely thinking it was still a good purchase. Looking forward to trying crossplay at some point with a few of Xbox people to see how that runs. Oh, and being able to play musical instruments together is hilarious. Definitely grabbing a beer or 7 when we go sailing again.

Thought it would be good to get some quick basic tips to help people starting out. A few people have given me the following so far: You can shoot other ships through waves – it sounds like the bottom of the ships are the most successful and dangerous target to focus on. Stock up on supplies whenever you can(bananas/wood planks/cannon balls) The more treasure on your ship, the riskier you are playing(pirates will be pirates) If you are returning treasure, people wait at outposts to steal it. So, if you see a ship or blue smoke in the water at an outpost, someone is there. prepare to fight or go to another one Cannon balls arch down and when moving, they arch behind you, practice is all you can do

SoT has 60 achievements which I'll paste below however it caught my eye because of how they are all riddles keeping with the theme of the game. Which one is your favourite one? I think mine is A Titanic Ensemble [10G] – “A pirate once said that when you are sinking, playing some music is more helpful than drinking.” Sea of Thieves achievements Gameplay achievements Now Bring Me That Horizon [10G] – “With the capstan raised and the sails unfurled, ‘Now bring me that horizon!’ a pirate yelled.” Full Billow [5G] – “When the wind grabs the sails a pirate will hoot, ‘Full billow mateys, we are full speed en route!'” Handbrake Turn [10G] – “When you find yourself needing a new direction, turn hard and weigh anchor to plot a correction.” I Wanna Be a Pirate! [10G] – “Cashing in rewards is always a pleasure, made even better when a number’s the measure.” Shopping for a Promotion [5G] – “Even a pirate wants job recognition, so buy a Promotion to show your position.” I’ll Drink to That [5G] – “Nothing says being social, like crews drunk down the local.” What Shall We Do With a Drunken Sailor? [10G] – “A tankard or two may make you blue, have a few more and you will surely spew.” #BeMorePirate [5G] – “A new peg leg, an eyepatch, a hat and a hook, maketh the pirate to complete the look.” Aye of Reach [5G] – “Head to the Weaponsmith to extend your Reach, please excuse the pun, it was a figure of speech.” Blundarrrrbuss [5G] – “Visit the Weaponsmith to empty your coffer, we hear there’s some buckshot on special offer.” Colourful Sails [5G] – “Many people claim pirates had black sails, visit the Shipwright and she’ll prove they’re folk tales.” You Fight Like a Merchant [10G] – “Block an attack as you scream ‘parlay!’, then strike them down to ruin their day.” How Appropriate! You Fight Like a Chicken [10G] – “When an attack is blocked then fret you may, as being counter-struck will ruin your day.” But You Have Heard of Me? [10G] – “Halfway to Mastery is an important occasion, mark it with a Promotion to display jubilation.” Self-Entitled [10G] – “Pirate Titles are earned in many ways, and owning ten will leave enemies agaze.” In Good Company [5G] – “A Trading Company item is great to behold, but upgrade it five times for a beauty untold.” Did Everyone See That? [10G] – “Meeting a rival pirate stood on their ship, will become legend if you send them in for a dip.” Ignoring the Rules of Engagement [15G] – “To shoot from behind is a cowardly act, unless it’s with a blunderbuss as matter of fact.” Kraken Good Job [15G] – “A number of tentacles appeared from the ocean, you quelled the beast without showing emotion.” Perfect Dark [15G] – “A lady once sailed through a storm at night, turned off her lights did she to show off her might.” Friends Not Foe [10G] – “A pirate salute proves you follow the Code, then upon you a new friend was gratefully bestowed.” A Titanic Ensemble [10G] – “A pirate once said that when you are sinking, playing some music is more helpful than drinking.” Bone-Cronch [10G] – “Patiently wait for a skeleton to ‘cronch’, then blow it away to ruin its ‘lonch’.” Dead Pirates DO Tell Tales [10G] – “The Ferry of the Damned opened its gates, and a tale you did tell through the circle of eights.” Hold My Grog! [50G] – “To fire oneself and nail a deck landing, requires a good aim and much understanding.” I Don’t See Your Ship [20G] – “One thing all pirates do share in common, is the first memory of watching a ship sink to the bottom.” Laden With Treasure [20G] – “If you are of chests aplenty, this achievement unlocks at twenty.” On a Whole New Adventure [10G] – “To be a good crewmate is thinking of others, so vote on a voyage from your sisters or brothers.” Tactical Chunder [20G] – “There is an old saying that to win a sword fight, a tactical chunder will ruin their sight.” When You’re a Professional Pirate [20G] – “Being Commended is a pirate’s delight, times it by ten and we’ll celebrate all night.” You Can Always Trust the Untrustworthy [30G] – “To plunder one’s captain is a good ploy, but take it to port to experience the joy!” Become Pirate Legend [50G] – “Your dedication to piracy shall never be questioned, once you earn the hideout of Pirate Legend.” Legend achievements Legends – “Cronch” [5G] – “The month of June had a legend told, of a Griffin who ‘cronched’ a banana and was a sight to behold.” Legends – “The Greatest Race in History” [20G] – “Sometimes hostility is not the answer, try racing a ship to see who’s the faster.” Legends – “This is Unacceptable!” [25G] – “Give a chest away or have it stolen, once it’s cashed in your story is woven.” Legends – “The Skullduggers” [5G] – “A legend was told of a five-piece band, who played shanties together and best witnessed first-hand.” Trading company achievements It’s a Pirate’s Life for Me [5G] – “Into a Golden voyage a dagger was struck, but when voyage was completed you proved your luck.” Master Gold Hoarder [20G] – “The Hoarding of Promotions is one to embellish, to reach the top is a memory to cherish.” Taking Orders [5G] – “From the Captain’s table you searched for a hoard, and upon completion you earned the reward.” Master of the Order [20G] – “First scale the heights in the Order of Souls, then to Master the Order is one of the final roles.” I Am Not Obsessed With Treasure [5G] – “A vote for the Alliance was one well placed, completing the voyage will give you a taste.” Master Merchant [20G] – “Becoming a Master Merchant is no doubt vital, so celebrate your reputation with a new-found title.” Commendation achievements Seeker of Lost Maps [10G] – “Awarded the Commendation for purchasing 250 X Marks the Spot voyages!” Golden Voyager [20G] – “Awarded the Commendation for 500 Gold Hoarder voyages completed!” Sailor of the Gold Horizon [20G] – “Awarded the Commendation for sailing 1,000 nautical miles on Gold Hoarder voyages!” Hoarder of Barnacled Gold [15G] – “Awarded the Commendation for 1,000 Shipwrecked Chests sold!” Keeper of a Glittering Hoard [30G] – “Awarded the Commendation for 150,000 gold earned from Gold Hoarder voyages!” Hoarder of the Captain’s Gold [50G] – “Awarded the Commendation for 1,000 Captain’s Chests sold!” Merchant Adventurer [10G] – “Awarded the Commendation for purchasing 250 Merchant Alliance contracts!” Merchant Voyager [20G] – “Awarded the Commendation for 500 Merchant Alliance voyages completed!” Sailor of the Merchant Alliance [20G] – “Awarded the Commendation for sailing 1,000 nautical miles on Merchant Alliance voyages!” Black Powder Merchant [15G] – “Awarded the Commendation for 1,000 Gunpowder Kegs delivered on time!” Merchant Forager [50G] – “Awarded the Commendation for 1,000 Banana Crates delivered on time!” Gilded Merchant [30G] – “Awarded the Commendation for 150,000 gold earned from Merchant Alliance voyages!” Seeker of Lost Souls [10G] – “Awarded the Commendation for purchasing 250 Cursed Captain Bounty contracts!” Voyager of Lost Souls [20G] – “Awarded the Commendation for 500 Order of Souls voyages completed!” Sailor of the Whispering Bones [20G] – “Awarded the Commendation for sailing 1,000 nautical miles on Order of Souls voyages!” Hunter of Cursed Captains [15G] – “Awarded the Commendation for 1000 Skeleton Captains defeated!” Mercenary of the Ancient Order [30G] – “Awarded the Commendation for 150,000 gold earned from Order of Souls voyages!” Master Hunter of Villainous Skulls [50G] – “Awarded the Commendation for 1,000 Villainous Skulls sold!”