I just had a thought. I want to know if anyone might have tried this.

I am all about sea battles, but not such a huge fan of the idea that even though my opponent has 5 ships, and I have 1, I can still win if I have more treasure.

So, I was thinking, instead of having treasure be a winning factor, use it for something else. Start your fleet with two ships, then battle or collect gold in the usual fashion. However, use the gold you bring home to purchase more ships for your fleet. If you have 15 gold, you could trade it in for a 15 point ship.

Just a thought, I am still new and dont want to fiddle with my own rules until I get quite used to playing the right way.

I've thought of this too, but in a slightly different way. Sorry to say this wouldn't be very well implemented; you can't get any ships above a 12 point cost.

Getting out the Mermaid would be nice though...

Well, I would put more gold into play. However, even with only 12 points, a few little guys to harass your opponent would still be good fun.

Post it on wizkidz and have a house rules tourney.

I've posted a thread About fair and balanced victory conditions in the dear wizkidz forum check em out.