Should Basic Access members be able to get a bigger ship?
 

I think so...the Light Sloop gets very boring to sail after awhile...and I might ask my parents if I could get unlimited access.

i said no but i think basic should be able to purchase light sloops light galleons and light frigates but thats it .-.

its one way they try to get u to upgrade. IMO if you paid for unlimited and go back to Basic because they cant keep up with gameplay, then u should be able to keep ur ships.

I think they should be able to get the light ships.

i think they should have to work for the light sloop, it's annoying to see 28393 light sloops swarming things, start people with 0 ships and make them buy their first one

Well, businesses have to make a profit, and they already allow people to test and play for free (although I and some others did join simply because it was free at first). If they don't allow basic mems to get a bigger ship, then they shouldn't be allowed to. The above idea, where the basics ahve to work for a simple light sloop, is also a bad idea. Personally, I find sailing to be the greatest and best designed aspect of PO. Once I did it, it made me like the game a whole bunch more. All in all, it is good as it is from a business perspective. Basic mems can't complain, because it is free. (now as for those whose access has exspired, they shouldn't lsoe whatever they had to invest some time in, savvy?)

I have to agree with you. I think they should get the Light ships

The basic membership is a trial. If you like what you see, go unlimited, if not, don't. If you can't afford it, find a free online game somewhere.

I said no because the Poll title was 'should everyone be able to purchase larger ships'. I thought you meant low levels. I think basic access should be able to get up to the light frigate. The War ships should be for Sailing lvl 10+, Mid size for 5+, customizable ships for 15+. Customizable ships shouldn't cost a definite amount of money - each upgrade and hull style costs money.

i really want custamizable ships!!!!! grrr im tired of having generic everything

I agree with you Chris and I also agree that the Basic Access members only get the light ships. I did not mean in my poll that everyone can get any ship, just be able to purchase a bigger ship that's all. But yeah I think those are good ideas.

if they let you buy everything then they would never get anyone to buy unlimited. they have to draw the line somewhere...

if you get bored fight some navy cadets

skullofjeffry i dont think most people would want to i would rather fight some brigands to be honest.. but low levels would:)

Its an understandable strategy. Nearly every games gives you a sampler for free. Its how they get people to join. I got to level 12 before I actually signed up. I was enjoying playing so much I had to get the voodoo doll and go zapping soldiers.

I signed myself and my wife (Meg Redbonnet) up to the game.

As for the poll. No - the free members should not be able to buy the bigger ships, although I think thta simply giving you a ship is a bit too easy. You should have to do something a little more piratey to get it, or maybe buy it.