stl1234 Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 Compass is a useless item. I can normally ignore it, or maybe craft it once to get the prototype sanity boost. But in SW, I keep getting more from trawling, which is annoying since it is a waste of space. Here are couple of suggestions to make them useful, or at least solve the trawl net getting you 2 compasses per use problem: Make them limited use items which give a better estimate on how soon the eruption will come (based on magnetic waves). Make them limited use items that help discovering items in the map, such as volcano, yaarctopus (maybe he's sitting on top of a pile of magnets), or maybe even wrecks. Make them a component in a limited use item that accomplishes something meaningful. Possibly one of the above, or a new boat attachment that increases map reveal range or something. Make them sacrifice-able to mother of dragoons (otherwise known as the volcano altar of snackrifice). They would count as trinkets, right? Remove them from the loot list of trawl net and replace them with rocks. Rocks are at least useful. Or gold nuggets, which are event more useful. I'm sure people will have even more suggestions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voyager156 Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 13 minutes ago, stl1234 said: Make them limited use items which give a better estimate on how soon the eruption will come (based on magnetic waves). Make them limited use items that help discovering items in the map, such as volcano, yaarctopus (maybe he's sitting on top of a pile of magnets), or maybe even wrecks. Remove them from the loot list of trawl net and replace them with rocks. Rocks are at least useful. Or gold nuggets, which are event more useful. This ^ I really like this idea since now compass is just useless - and it's a waste of potential for an interesting item. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanandLink Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 26 minutes ago, voyager156 said: This ^ I really like this idea since now compass is just useless - and it's a waste of potential for an interesting item. It isn't completely useless; when you examine it your character will tell you what direction your camera is facing (though I don't really see the point so i kinda agree) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D3smond Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 Make them limited use items that help discovering items in the map, such as volcano, yaarctopus (maybe he's sitting on top of a pile of magnets), or maybe even wrecks. This is a really good idea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillPwn4Food Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 2 hours ago, RyanandLink said: It isn't completely useless; when you examine it your character will tell you what direction your camera is facing (though I don't really see the point so i kinda agree) That's only helpful in DST for giving directions to friends. I think making it a sacrificeable item or having it removed from the trawl net loot list would be the best ideas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugeisno1 Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 It was probably intended for treasure hunting. I hear they meant to make it a sort of riddle rather than a "go to X" fetch quest. On another note I'm really digging the new treasure chest loot. The simplest solution would be to allow us to hammer it down for some of its components. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeputyDeath Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 I'd like it if you could link a compass to always point to a specific sign or point on the map, and having an on-screen arrow when the compass is in the hand slot that points you to the location. It isn't a change that could actually affect gameplay a lot, but it would save on having to constantly tab in and out of the map screen to know where your destination is in relation to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rouxdoux Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 On 29.2.2016 at 9:09 PM, stl1234 said: Make them limited use items that help discovering items in the map, such as volcano, yaarctopus (maybe he's sitting on top of a pile of magnets), or maybe even wrecks. I really like your ideas, especially this one! We've discussed how difficult it is to find the volcano and Yaarctopus ad nauseam on these forums. There's been many good suggestions such as finding the locations via treasure maps, but I think this one is actually a better solution because it kills two birds with one stone. I was actually fully expecting the compass to have new and improved functionality in Shipwrecked. It surprises me that they haven't done anything with it yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voyager156 Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 So please Klei & Cappy make compasses useful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luponius Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 Old post but very valid as it was when it was made. Would change things up quite a bit knowing we can get these for discovering the map with a bit more certainty, even if it's a slightly more involved process than just using a crafted compass (like a connect the dots mini-game we play for whales and koalefants) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinisterOctopus Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 How about an equippable compass that points you (like the teleportato staff) to the nearest unrevealed point of interest on the map? Points of interest could be just nodes on islands, or maybe include volcano, yaarctopus, and other things as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trakais9 Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 Great idea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cadwyr Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 How about the compass guides you to the nearest island when exploring on the water... Just points a direction and has little durability (wears out quickly) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeputyDeath Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 1 hour ago, Cadwyr said: How about the compass guides you to the nearest island when exploring on the water... Just points a direction and has little durability (wears out quickly) ooh... That's actually pretty cool, as long as you mean unexplored island. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillPwn4Food Posted March 20, 2016 Share Posted March 20, 2016 Even if we could hammer them to get the gold back, that would be helpful. I have three compasses I'm considering throwing the lure plant. 3 gold nuggets instead would be nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreyaMaluk Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 On 2/29/2016 at 8:09 PM, stl1234 said: Make them limited use items that help discovering items in the map, such as volcano, yaarctopus (maybe he's sitting on top of a pile of magnets), or maybe even wrecks. Really like this one... On 3/20/2016 at 11:12 PM, WillPwn4Food said: Even if we could hammer them to get the gold back, that would be helpful. I have three compasses I'm considering throwing the lure plant. 3 gold nuggets instead would be nice Also a nice suggestion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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