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Set sail in a persistent online trading world set between 1880 and 1920. Start with a small steamship, trade goods between historic ports, plan profitable routes and gradually build your own international shipping company.

Every port has its own economy, with different goods, prices and demand. Expand your fleet, establish trading offices and make strategic decisions as the world economy continues to develop around you.

You can play directly through the website or download the dedicated Windows client.

The first public Pre-Alpha version is now available. Many features are still in development, so feedback, ideas and bug reports are very welcome!

Play here:
https://global-fleet-trade.itch.io/globalfleettrade

In this topic, we will regularly share updates about the current development progress of Global Fleet & Trade.

You can ask questions about new features and provide direct feedback on recent changes.

Feedback on the following points is especially helpful:

• Is the game easy to understand and use?
• Is the information easy to read?
• Are the game pages clear and well organised?
• Are prices, travel times, and rewards understandable?
• Which feature should be improved next?

Your feedback helps us decide which development steps should receive priority.

Have you discovered a bug, or is something not working as expected?

You can report the problem here.

Please include the following information whenever possible:

• What were you trying to do?
• What happened instead?
• On which game page did the problem occur?
• Which browser and operating system are you using?
• Can the problem be reproduced?
• Is there an error message or screenshot?

The more detailed your description is, the easier it will be to investigate the problem.

Here you can discuss trade routes, prices, ships, and economic strategies.

Which goods generate the best profits? Which ports make good starting locations? Should you invest first in a larger ship, a trading office, or new port licences?

Share your experiences with other shipping company owners and discuss different strategies.

Please keep in mind that prices and economic conditions may still change during development.

What kinds of stories and contracts should players encounter in the world of Global Fleet & Trade?

In this topic, you can share ideas for trade contracts, clients, and unusual goods.

An idea could include:

• name of the client
• profession or social position
• contract title
• short description
• detailed background story
• goods to be transported
• possible port of origin and destination
• special difficulties or circumstances

The technical engine for the contract system is already in place. Particularly interesting ideas may later be added to the official contract catalogue.

This is the place for all general questions about Global Fleet & Trade.

You can ask about the gameplay, the game world, development progress, or planned features.

Questions about the current stage of development are also very welcome. If a feature is not yet available, we will gladly explain whether and how it may be added in the future.

Which features would you like to see in Global Fleet & Trade?

In this topic, you can submit suggestions for improvements and share new ideas. These may concern individual interface elements, new gameplay mechanics, or larger systems.

Examples:

• new trading goods
• additional ship types
• new ports and regions
• company cooperation
• stock exchanges and trading companies
• special events
• new contract types
• improvements to the user interface

Please describe your idea as clearly as possible and explain how it could improve the game.

Welcome aboard!

In this topic, you can introduce yourself to the community. Tell us how you discovered Global Fleet & Trade and what interests you most about historical trading and economic simulation games.

Possible questions:

• What games do you usually play?
• Are you interested in shipping, trade, or history?
• What role would you take on in a large shipping company?
• Which feature would you most like to see in Global Fleet & Trade?

We look forward to getting to know you!

Global Fleet & Trade is a maritime trading and shipping company simulation set during the age of steamships between 1880 and 1920. You begin with a small company, your first ship, and limited capital. Through clever trading, careful route planning, and the expansion of your fleet, you can gradually build one of the world’s most important trading empires.

The game is currently still in an early stage of development. Many core systems are already available, while others will be added, improved, and developed further together with the community.

What is this forum for?

Here you can:

• ask questions about the game and its development
• report bugs and technical problems
• submit suggestions for improvements
• share ideas for goods, ships, ports, contracts, and gameplay features
• exchange experiences and trading strategies with other players
• discuss the latest news and development progress

Honest and constructive feedback is especially important to us. Even small observations can help us improve the controls, game balance, and overall atmosphere.

Setting Sail Together

In the long term, Global Fleet & Trade is intended to become a living and persistent online world in which players can trade, compete, and cooperate with one another. Many decisions regarding the future development of the game have not yet been finalized, which means the community can have a genuine influence on its direction.

Please treat other members with respect and keep discussions constructive. Different opinions are always welcome, but personal attacks are not.

Feel free to introduce yourself and tell us:

How did you discover Global Fleet & Trade, and which feature would you most like to see in the game?

Thank you for supporting and following this project.

Welcome aboard, and may there always be a hand’s breadth of water beneath your keel!

— The Global Fleet & Trade Team