I've been solo up until now, have been looking into open play and yeh I was disappointed that I can't go into a private game with a friend... Although I will still give it a try sooner rather than later. If I get attacked by some mad pirate just wanting to kill me then so be it, I'll fight them to the death
No private game, well it's not the only one, ESO yeh I don't play it hardly at all now but that wasn't private either. ED would be great with a private option but I'm not too worried, give me a few days on open play and I could change my mind lol!!