Fishing in ARR

[LlenCoram]

Sorry for leavin you guys to stew over the thread for a few hours, had to sneak in 3hours sleep before an appointment... the joys!

Ahem.

I'm really stoked that I'm not the only one that is worried by this system. To those that would just like to troll the thread and post things along the lines of "Hurr u mad!" I suggest you find another thread. (And yes, I did read the question and answer from the live letter for those who are asking what information I have to base my rage on rofl, hell it's in the OP! If you read beyond the title you'd see it too .)

I'm praying we'll be pleasantly surprised with fishing in 2.0 but from what it sounds like from both the translation from the live letter it seems like it's going to be a monotonous point and wait fest><. Easy doesn't instantly = fun ;~;

A bunch of my friends have been reassuring me, saying that no Japanese developer would ever put in a system like this, no game developer would put in a system like this due to how easy it would be to bot, that "actions" probably refers to gathering skills, that the combination of knowing what rod and what bait to use will be the complexity, but I'm still really worried. I'd love to have a dev response in here instead of having to wait till bloody april to get my answer.

[Nix]

A bunch of my friends have been reassuring me, saying that no Japanese developer would ever put in a system like this, no game developer would put in a system like this due to how easy it would be to bot, that "actions" probably refers to gathering skills, that the combination of knowing what rod and what bait to use will be the complexity, but I'm still really worried. I'd love to have a dev response in here instead of having to wait till bloody april to get my answer.

Agreed >_<. It would be awesome to get a little heads up saying "Hey, please don't sweat it! You'll get to do ______ to catch your fish!"

I would be so happy if we did have to fight the fish and I am hoping that the 'no actions' was a funky translation lol.
No actions = do nothing?
or
No actions = no abilities like btn/min?

[Shougun]

Just a random sort of derail (?) but what did people think of Zelda, and other visual fishing games in context of an MMO (more in dept then WoW watch the bauble and click)

[Nix]

Just a random sort of derail (?) but what did people think of Zelda, and other visual fishing games in context of an MMO (more in dept then WoW watch the bauble and click)

I could not get enough of Ocarina of Time and Twilight Princess fishing, it was so much fun!!

[LlenCoram]

Just a random sort of derail (?) but what did people think of Zelda, and other visual fishing games in context of an MMO (more in dept then WoW watch the bauble and click)

A bunch of my shellmates would love the Twlight Princess or Ocarina of Time fishing mechanics in the game.

I could not get enough of Ocarina of Time and Twilight Princess fishing, it was so much fun!!

Nix! We're of a kind, you and I :P. Shame we're not on the same server.

[Gumbercules]

I could fish navigator ears and sharks etc ok was the damn toads that pissed me off :P

Overall meant the comment as an overall sentiment, and why i believe the devs are taking the approach were assuming they are taking. I say assuming because we really wont know till we see it in game.
1,0 betas problem wasn't so much that people would say "wait and see" so much as once they saw and commented on it nothing was done about it from what ive been lead to believe by some of the 1.0 beta tester comments. There really is no reason to assume that any feedback we give in phase 3 about fishing will just be ignored completely, and Yoshi-P has said that he will delay the official launch if necessary till he feels the game is completely ready.

[Shougun]

Cool.. That what I was dreaming happened to fishing when I first heard about the change, but as official translations came out it became more bleak then good news lol

I'd love to have lost spearfishing for a visual tactical play - struggling with your fish, a lot of 1.0 could be carried across like this too, certain fish are weak in patterns and more.

Direction you pull, slack vs no slack, how hard you pull.. All in combination with gear, bait, and pole I think you could be pretty crazy of a gathering class.

[Nix]

Nix! We're of a kind, you and I :P. Shame we're not on the same server.

We could be, we could be! I'm totally changing servs in 2.0, trying to find a new home along with a bunch of friends from 1.0 ; ;. If we end up moving to different places, I'll totally make a character and come fish with you XD <3

[Alaltus]

Just a random sort of derail (?) but what did people think of Zelda, and other visual fishing games in context of an MMO (more in dept then WoW watch the bauble and click)

<3 <3 <3 that is all that needs to be said.

[Fatestorm]

Alright guys my reference to Answers earlier inspired me, so here you go. This is for fun, not for serious discussion. Also please don't bother telling me I have no life, I already know.

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I cast my line, tell us why must we wonder.
Release your thoughts, for the currents drag us under.
My arms grow tired, the sea’s bounty we plunder.
How can we carry on? The boat’s about to go under.

To all of my fishies, teeming spawn in the rivers,
To all of my fishies, which the deep wells deliver,
The bait yearns for bites, and the lines a strong caster.
O Immortal Lu Shang, look to those who walk after.

Shining is the Sea’s light of justice.
Ever flows the Sea’s well of purpose.
Fish free! Fish free! Fish free…
The Sea’s alive, so believe…

Ocean (see) sunshade (hat) lunchbox (snack) tackle (box)
Hooking (bait) casting (line) waiting (long) patience (bored)
Napping (snore) tugging (wake) dropping (rod) spilling (drink)
Grabbing (rod) tangle (line) winding (reel) taking (line)
Losing (line) gaining (line) taut (line) almost (fish)
Catching (fish) yes! (fish) inventory! Fish on!

Now open your eyes while our plight is repeated.
Still deaf to our cries, lost in hope we lie defeated.
Our spears have been broken, and our lures have been taken.
For the sins of the past, we fear our future forsaken.

Forums filled with snark, these trials dissuade us not.
Anxious posts, filled with speculation, betray our thoughts.
Mired by a plague of doubt, the Fishers, we mourn.
Trolls bind all we hold to a memory of scorn.
Tell us why, given rods, we must leave our cod? The system is flawed!

Gather (fish) selling (crabs) catching (eels) cooking (meals)
Suntan (lines) water (salt) sunrise (yawn) sunset (yawn)
Marshes (bogs) swampland (mires) coastlines (bluffs) inlets (coves)
Answer (us) Answer (please) Answer together!

The Deep is a riddle, bearing bounty and fortunes,
But possessing a power to make us all orphans:
In one fleeting moment, from the Sea doth fish flow;
Yet in one fleeting moment, now the tempest doth blow—
In the same fleeting moment, thou must sink, swim, and flow.