If I could play this game like Age of Sail, where I design a scenario or have hundreds of historical scenarios to choose from, I would love it. But I have no interest in role playing, gathering resources, modifying/upgrading my ships etc. I just want to boot some head with the ship(s) of my choice engaging the ship(s) of my choice in the environment of my choice.
Having said all that, once you get into a fight, it is a great game/sim. But because I can't play the way I want to and can't stand playing the way they want me to, I almost never play this game at all.