Sailing Skills....

[Pirate Rose]

Originally Posted by Jack Seawalker

is treasure sense worth the points or not? I just want clarification on it.

I notice a big increase in Royal chest drops when treasure sense is max'd. Of course, it doesn't work every single time for every run. But on average, you get a lot more royals.

[Thrawn33]

Yes get treasure sense. I've noticed that even on the crates and regular chests you get a more valuable cargo.

[Stormrunner]

Originally Posted by Pirate Rose

I notice a big increase in Royal chest drops when treasure sense is max'd. Of course, it doesn't work every single time for every run. But on average, you get a lot more royals.

Seriously, I'm trying to understand the reasons for maxing out Treasure Sense. So you get more Royals and bigger treasure drops? That might serve you well in the short term, but over the long haul? Once you reach the game cap of 65,000 gold, the size of any treasure drop becomes meaningless. And even if they increase the cap again, how difficult is it to earn coin? Not very, in my experience.

My first pirate has only one point on Treasure Sense, and I'm debating even adding another. He has bought practically everything he can in the game so far (minus the War Sloop and Level 15 Staff) -- and is currently carrying around 30,000 coin in his pocket. Even once the customization updates happen, I'm not seeing a lot of extra expenditures there.

My second pirate recently had Treasure Sense unlocked, but didn't take it because he was maxing out his gold as it was. He's already bought all of weapon upgrades he can (less the Level 15 Staff) and doesn't have a War ship yet (but soon will -- which will thankfully reduce his $$$). He just bought a regular Frigate he didn't need, just so he wouldn't lose any more money, and has started to carelessly throw coins on the table when playing poker. (He usually ends up winning big anyway.)

Everybody's style of play is different, so there is no one right answer. But, personally, I don't think I'll end up putting more than two points on Treasure Sense (if that). Spending the points on broadsides, ship maneuvers & skills just makes more sense to me. After all, if better skills enable me to sink more ships, doesn't it all balance out in the end?

[Chris]

put treasure sense it gives u a better outcome with treasure

[Davy]

5 on one side, 2-3 on the other (broadsides), 2 on Full Sail, 4 on Windcatcher, 1 on Tacking, 0 on Taskmaster, 4 on Treasure Sense (NOT 5! It is bugged and 4 gives more Royals), and now you have 6 others to deal with

[Pirate Rose]

Originally Posted by Stormrunner

Seriously, I'm trying to understand the reasons for maxing out Treasure Sense. So you get more Royals and bigger treasure drops?

I see it as something that benefits the whole crew. The lower level pirates in guilds look for the higher pirates to take them out sailing on their war ships so they can earn gold

[Spaghettimonster]

Take Cover, if I understand the ability, basically makes you immune for a certain period of time? If so that is pretty neat and might deserve a point.

What does Open Fire do?

Is Ramming Speed powerful at all?

[kentsboots]

I too am torn between where to use my skill points , I have 2 in ramming and am dissapointed in it not doing any damage when used , but i like the speed boost for getaways .

Question about open fire skill ,I have 2 poitns in it and I havent noticed it making a big diffeence . When Im at the wheel and i use the skill and everyone opens fire , then I jump off the wheel and run over to the cannon , is the skill still in effect ? or did i interupt it by getting off the wheel ?