I really hope naval matters will get a much-needed boost.
Nice Developers: there is a reason noone will choose the Naval idea group, and few Maritime as well, the sea is just not important compared to land. Please look at the designs and see if you cant give the navies some love.
If, after this DLC, I can sometimes say: "yes, I want to pick Naval (or Maritime) as my next idea group, it would be the right choice", instead of laughing at the screen when I see them, then it could be considered a real success.
I remember when Maritime and Naval were a single idea in the diplo group. That was the last time I ever picked a naval idea. I never really understood the nerf because naval wasn't that great back then anyways. It was like having your cake and eating it too...but it was a stale cake.