tbh the main reason why I want 2 docks is the Trade Cog AI.
I hate it when I build a forward dock and then suddenly all my Trade is going through the combat zone because the path is longer then the secure trade route close to the base.
The second reason is that it’s kinda too easy to spam docks.
They cost less then normal military buildings but provide more value.
It would also be nice to have a costal defence building.
What if the military dock was also a mini castle, which also costs a little stone.
It would only unlock in Castle Age.
Feudal Age would only have the normal Dock.
But that would require redoing all the unit lines.
Feudal Age used to only have one naval unit but that was changed.
The main point of the whole water discussion is that water is unpopular.
Minor changes won’t change that.
Only a big rework can make water fun and it has a lot potential to ruin the game for many people since there aren’t many that currently enjoy water.