Maybe it takes you around the map? Like in real life.. Or maybe it just takes you to a lost island?

I thought about that, but I've seen a screenshot that shows a string of islands on a kind of 'world map'. Each island is a level. So going right around wouldn't work, which is a shame because it's a good idea and makes for interesting strategy.
If I find a pic I'll post here.

Well, it would have been a good idea if Boats could travel all the way around the map.. So do you mean the maps are going to be something as in a RTS game? Just a flat surface map with only a left and right way to move? (You know what I mean)

I really don't see anypoint of boats. Most villages are inland and so boats can't reach them.

I do see points for boats.. Its a more realistic way to travel, it can carry troops and villagers, and bring in supplies, and many many other uses!

Why on earth were they so useful in real life then? If there's not much point to them, and they don't help in wars, why do all military forces value their navy.

There is a huge use for boats. In fact, back in the middle ages, the navy was at times one of the most important factors. Mainly because the only way to reach the enemy, was by boat! There was no Stealth fighters back then, so they relyed on Troop Numbers, and a Navy!

Boats were used by rome

quote Justininahmah

Boats were used by rome

So to round up: boats will be in BW2.
Boats are useful.

I wonder how the boat development is going in this game. Anyone have any new info?

If there is any news, it will be posted here immediately.!

I still wonder how they are going with this game.. Who knows, they could have made a new boat that we couldn't even imagine.. Then again, maybe not.

I really don't think they're going to make such a big deal about differant kinds of boats, etc. This thread originally started as a newb thread asking if there would be boats, there's no need to over analyse them just because there is a thread for them!
There will be boats in BW2, they will add a nice new element to the gameplay.
What more can we say about them?!

Nothing really.

But there still hasn't been a conformation if there will be War Ships or just Ships for getting food, moving troops, etc.