[League]

Ships, being a unique element to the game, being so common to see upon the waters, need to be unique themselves. More unique than any other private touch would be a unique ship design for each ship. Depending on what Shipwright you buy from, you should be able to pick a different design of a ship. The design of a ship wouldn't change the general bulk of a ship, nor would it change it's shape, where it's cannons are, or how many cannons there are on the ship. It would merely make for a less sore sight on the waters. A simple choice of two would make for much more variety, though I'd propose 4 at the least: in fact, I have four designs in mind already. There would be the stock ship of course, some kind of Asian Junk design, a slightly longer (longer in design, though the head and tail don't share damage with the ship upon being hit) Viking-type thing with a head and tail that sort of resemble a Dragon, and an Un-sunk style ship. These four would allow for a decent variety to see on the water. For one day, there could be a special event where ships sold would have their full value returned. It would allow for a test-day of all the new styles. A special shipwright could sell the styles of the ships, provided a quest is done for him to provide his/her services. Who knows?

The sail designs could match the design of the ship, with one or two possible variants available for purchase. These wouldn't be stuck when you buy the ship, as there are just sails. The color of the sails could be alloted when the sails are purchased, and an image for the sales could be purchased, added, and/or removed like a tattoo.

A color for the ship would be a welcome addition, though they would have to be realistic. Mainly, they should be either types of wood finishes or some kind of war paint. It the case of the Un-sunk style ship, you could choose the color of the seaweed and deadwood.

Last of all, there should be a choice as to what hails the front of your ship. A giant Dragon head would be a cool thing for example. Whatever they implemented if they did however, would merely go at the bottom of the front. They could add in the statue things that go at the front of the ship, at the very top. Some weird form of a lady, or a weird form of a narcisistic guy could be there, or perhaps an undead brigand.
If this last idea is followed, something could furthermore hail the sides of your ship: I practically mean a hung-down something, like a banner or wedding bells. Perhaps a Just Christened thing would fit the back of a ship. Who knows?