GET YOUR BEARINGS
Plan your next Ships At Sea session
Our independent guide breaks down the core pillars of Ships At Sea, offering observations that let you compare options and refine your approach without promising hidden bonuses. Use these exercises to deepen your understanding of the open world, vessel progression, cooperative play, activity variety, and environmental simulation.
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Mapping the Lofoten Archipelago
Sketch a simple map of the major ports and harbours you encounter. Note travel distances and typical sea states between them, then compare how fog or storms alter your preferred routes.
- Walk along coastlines to locate lesser‑known harbours before setting sail.
- Check the forecast before a long voyage to avoid severe storms.
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Vessel Class Comparison
Create a table listing each unlocked vessel class, its primary functions, and the activities required to reach it. Highlight which class best suits your preferred maritime job.
- Begin with a modest vessel to become familiar with handling before moving to larger classes.
- Track which activities unlock new classes so you can target those tasks.
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Company Resource Allocation
Track how shared funds are spent across a week of cooperative play. Observe whether investing in upgrades or new vessels yields higher earnings for the group.
- Form a company with friends to divide tasks like navigation and cargo handling.
- Use the shared resource pool to fund fleet upgrades that benefit all members.
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Activity Efficiency Test
Run a timed session for each major activity—fishing, cargo transport, wind‑farm support—and record the profit per hour. Use the data to decide where to focus your efforts.
- Experiment with different fishing methods to see which yields the best market price.
- Combine cargo runs with wind‑farm support to maximise earnings per trip.
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Weather Impact Study
Manually set three distinct weather conditions and pilot the same vessel through each. Note differences in handling, fuel consumption, and navigation difficulty.
- Observe how wave height influences steering to improve handling skills.
- Use manual weather controls to practice docking in calm versus rough seas.
