Originally posted by HAHAHuH?:

Actually i can't believe i didn't suggest this as well, but people on my server have kind of designated particular islands as harvest islands. Again, not an elegant solution but it is kinda immersive going out on a voyage with your crew to a new land to strip it of its resources and take em home lol

another great solution!

im pumped to jump back into this game, the modding scene has gone crazy since i've played last.