Posted May 8, 2015 (edited) There has seemed to be something missing in between a sailboat and a corbita or larger. I'd love for there to be another boat that holds as many passengers as a sailboat yet can load a crate or two or a crate and a forge so that people can travel with some reasonable resources yet have lower ship building skill enough to craft for low mid tier skill sets in ship building. The boat could be slightly slower speed than a sailboat with the same clearance , a flat bottom making it a fair trade off of benefits and compromise Often I want to take a few toons to a unique hunt on another server or go visit a friend with a few characters and supplies to craft while I'm there. There is a big jump between a sailboat and corbita and I think this middle boat concept would be hugely popular. some sort of Chinese Junk Ship petite version. I realize another boat means another texture in the game yet I do think this would fill a gap and far out weigh the negative with a benefit in the load ability of a crate and forge. Edited May 8, 2015 by Bloodscythe 13 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 8, 2015 +1 Like having more ship options Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 8, 2015 isnt this about the size of a corbita? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 8, 2015 +1 Should be a ship that has the same cargo size like a large cart. A bit slower than the sailboat and everything else the same. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 9, 2015 +1 Should be a ship that has the same cargo size like a large cart. A bit slower than the sailboat and everything else the same. Exactly this is what i had in mind yet didn't articulate Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 9, 2015 +1 Let's not call it a "junk" though *immature laugh* 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 9, 2015 (edited) +1 Good idea Just not "Chinese Junk Ship" pretty please! Edited May 9, 2015 by Evening Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 9, 2015 +1 Ship with the same passenger , cargo capacity of a Large Cart would great. Ability to maneuver by rowing even in strong winds, maybe furl sails would be even better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 10, 2015 And/or 6 large crate 6 crew, give or take speed behaviour of a knarr. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 11, 2015 (edited) +1 Ship with the same passenger , cargo capacity of a Large Cart would great. Ability to maneuver by rowing even in strong winds, maybe furl sails would be even better. I'd absolutely love the ability to furl sails. All too often when coming in to Port with larger ships, the wind is at my back and then rocket forward beaching the boat when trying to time the anchor to which needs GM intervention if you beach and anchor as you can't board to raise the anchor there after. Edited May 11, 2015 by Bloodscythe 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 11, 2015 +1 Good idea Just not "Chinese Junk Ship" pretty please! Agreed, using the name as reference pictorially, as well as merely a petite version of it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 11, 2015 That is a pretty looking boat Bloodscythe but I favor a simpler solution along the lines of your suggestion. Just make a rowboat able to hold 1 small crate and a sailboat 1 large one. Already have the existing boats, just need to add some minor crate carrying capacity to them. =Ayes= 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 11, 2015 That is a pretty looking boat Bloodscythe but I favor a simpler solution along the lines of your suggestion. Just make a rowboat able to hold 1 small crate and a sailboat 1 large one. Already have the existing boats, just need to add some minor crate carrying capacity to them. +1^^ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 11, 2015 One or two crates would rock to be honest. Would allow for most projects. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 11, 2015 (edited) The Botter would be a good model for this type of ship. Slightly larger than a standard sail boat with some 'storage'. I just love what you can find from Google Images these days. Edited May 11, 2015 by Dorian 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 11, 2015 +1 for me! http://forum.wurmonline.com/index.php?/topic/112887-medium-sail-boat/?hl=boat Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 16, 2015 Been working on a boat tunnel and I just thought about this kind of idea as well.A type of small cargo boat needs to exist, but to fill its role some concessions should be made.Make it very similar to a small sailing boat in terms of materials and model size.Give it the same cargo space as the large cart.Max the speed out at ~20km/h; its a cargo hauler not a speed boat.Limit it to only being able to have 1 passengers + captain; specialize it for cargo and leave people transport to the small sailing boats. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 16, 2015 Been working on a boat tunnel and I just thought about this kind of idea as well. A type of small cargo boat needs to exist, but to fill its role some concessions should be made. Make it very similar to a small sailing boat in terms of materials and model size. Give it the same cargo space as the large cart. Max the speed out at ~20km/h; its a cargo hauler not a speed boat. Limit it to only being able to have 1 passengers + captain; specialize it for cargo and leave people transport to the small sailing boats. couldn't have said it better, this make a quite perfect compromise and reasonable so all other boats still have their role and use while also giving great value to this boat as well. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 16, 2015 I think limited crew and a larger cargo area would work I would not make it faster than a sailboat. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 16, 2015 (edited) In addition to the OP suggestion -- a poor man's version Update the current RAFTS: You can now embark and steer a RAFT. It holds only ONE personCargo capacity is increased, instead of a small cart capacity (like a rowboat) it holds a LARGE cart capacityIt is 85% speed of a rowboatNon premiums can useYou must EQUIP AN OAR in weapon slot (two handed) to power/steer a raft.YOu are able to carry an empty raft from your house to the water (weighs 80 pounds if I recall) so it benefits people without port accessNeed to be able to add a padlock and get same MANAGE menu as a rowboat. No anchors. Push/pull/drag ashore to keep the current from setting it adrift. Rafts are not so useful now due to CRATES and this would make them again useful. Edited May 16, 2015 by Brash_Endeavors 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites