A Sloop’s mast is now more resilient than other ship types, taking two chainshot strikes or three cannonballs before being toppled.
However, they will still be knocked back and disorientated by the blast.
Players aboard a Sloop will find that the knockback from cannonball splash damage no longer propels them so far into the air, preventing them from being so easily sent overboard.
Solo players defeated and sent to the Ferry of the Damned now have a reduced waiting time before they can return to their ship, getting them back into the gameplay more quickly.
When on board an enemy ship, players are no longer able to revive their crewmates.
Players equipping a map or Quest Book for the first time are now shown a tutorial explaining how to use this new feature.
The keybinding can be changed via the Settings Menu. While holding up the item, clicking the Right Stick on controller or the ‘F’ key on PC will zoom in and improve visibility of those hard-to-spot landmarks.
Players can now zoom in on any map, note or Quest Book being held.
Fancy a seat on the beach while your crew digs for treasure? Now you can bring your own!
These stools can be picked up and carried by players.
While players will have seen stools dotted around the world before, these special, interactable stools can now be discovered washed up on islands.
For instance, SecuROM DRM causes major issues for old games on new systems.Sea of Thieves 2.6.0 Update – Gameplay Improvements
DRM: Another issue facing old Windows programs is non-existent or deprecated DRM solutions that stop programs booting.
Some DOS programs still run, but the vast majority-especially games-simply fail to work.
DOS Software: Windows 10, like all versions of Windows since Windows XP, no longer runs on top of DOS.
You can read more about why 64-bit Windows no longer supports 16-bit applications here.
16-bit Software: 64-bit versions of Windows do not contain the built-in compatibility layer for older 16-bit applications.
Dependencies on Old Software Versions: Some software depend on old libraries no longer automatically included in the Windows 10 installation.
Otherwise, you should consult this shortlist of reasons your old software refuses to play ball with Windows 10. If the program or game is especially valuable to its user base, a workaround might exist. Some old games and programs do run on Windows 10. Why Don't Old Games and Apps Run on Windows 10? Before you give up hope, try these tips to get your old Windows games and programs running on Windows 10.