Something needs to be tweaked with the burning ship at the beginning of the game. When playing co-op, the second player has to rush past the first (who is locked in a discussion with Arhu) just to reach the docks in time to put the fires out. When playing solo, this isn't an option. The only way I've been able to complete this event successfully (while solo) is by running up to the ship from the outside of the city (thus avoiding the conversation with Arhu) and casting a rain spell while standing on the shores of the beach.

This never used to be a problem, but now the event is triggering well before players enter the town for the first time.