Hitting the D-Pad while holding certain items or interacting with objects can yield a different set of messages. Don't forget that hitting X can reveal an additional set of dialogue. Simply move the left control stick to select a message and let go to send it. Hold the D-pad to reveal a circle wheel of premade text messages. If you really can't pull out a microphone, there are a few in-game options that will give your partners something to work with. Remember to use simple, but specific terminology - like 12 o'clock and 6 o'clock, or the above-mentioned nautical terms. Ideally you'll want everyone in your crew to have voice chat enabled, but even having one member speaking can make a big difference. Communication is vital in completing voyages and simply navigating the ship. If you want to experience Sea of Thieves to the fullest, you're going to want to pull out that headset. This is a great way to keep an eye out for danger as well. Use this handy spot to spot obstacles and islands of interest in the distance.
Raise it when you've stopped and you don't want your boat to move. Have it lowered when you want to sail to allow the wind to push your boat forward. The left rigging allows you to raise and lower the sail. You don't need to hold X while raising it. Quickly drop the anchor with X or take the time to turn and raise the anchor. Keep in mind that the larger your crew, the bigger your ship.
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Understanding how to operate the ship can come a long way. Starboard - Right side of the ship (when facing bow).Įveryone likes to pretend they know what they're doing at first but we all start somewhere.Port - Left side of the ship (when facing bow).
Rigging - Rope that supports the sails and masts.Mast - The large wooden pole the holds up sails.Hull - The main body of the ship (between bow and stern).It's time to set sail!Ĭommunication is key, but it's also important to know what everything is called, especially in quick and tense situations. Head down to the map, find the matching island, hit a button to circle it, and remember the direction (or have someone advise you later. Once enough players have voted on a quest (by standing in front of the table and selecting one), you will receive destination information. You can activate them in the Captain's Cabin on your ship. Next up, get yourself some quests from your starting isle merchants. It's a good idea to have your pockets fairly empty (at least no cannonballs and planks - you want bananas to heal yourself) when exploring an island as you'll want to stock up again. Now you'll always have some of these items handy and you'll have room for the next time you leave the ship. Once you're full, head back to the ship and drop them into the barrels found in the lower decks.
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Find Bananas to help restore health, planks to help patch holes in your boat, and cannonballs for, well, your cannon. Whenever you begin, you're going to want to stock up on items found on your current island. Check out The 9 Best Tips for Getting Started, and more tips below!