I didn't mean to comment and then disappear on you, sorry. Some bad stuff went down in my personal life, but things are looking up now and I've been getting back into gaming.
My notes got long, so I organized them into a document. I've also made three homebrew expansions, descriptions below. They're just in the same google drive now but if you don't mind I'd like to pretty them up to publish here on itch.
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1UCBG-5TogD7_t8ZKrmx5RP4q1rFXeDM7
how do I make this text into the link instead of it being it's own thing. I'm on mobile and the google will only give me bs lying AI results
Genesis 1:28 Expanded Features & Events
("i give you dominion over all the beasts ... be ye fruitful and multiply")
includes new take variables, new tables of events and features, and new mutiny rules. I think of this one as being like vanilla+. the numbers are not based on reality or any sort of research, but rather what felt fun while playing tho.
Matthew 22:21 Shareholders & Bounties
("give unto caesar the things which are caesar's...")
includes rules for simulating shareholders by motive, effects for having those shareholders, and something that resembles a questing system. mostly a bit of additional prep at the beginning of the game and probably not everybody's cup of tea.
Revelation 20:15 Ship Options & Upgrades
("is not God high in the heavens? See the highest stars, how lofty they are")
includes two new ship types, drydock rules for improving your ship between expeditions, and a whole host of ship upgrades that allow you to manipulate various rolls. the numbers in this one aren't tested yet, it's less playtested than the other two. also includes a pun I'm very proud of.