Can not grab small cargo

[Cik]

Why aren't the hit boxes bigger? I can not grab small boxes from the back of my rowboat to deliver.

[baobobafet]

Rowmeo can only carry one small cargo item. There's no way to move it other than getting on and off the boat, so hit boxes don't come into play.

[Cik]

Ahh...nope. I took a mission to deliver 2 smalls (maybe the term was very small), but there were 2 small boxes I transported on my row boat, and when I got to the destination, they are not targetable. Tried this tiresome feat on a few occasions.

[baobobafet]

Really ? I will investigate this. Never seen a two box mission with the rowboat.
Mind you why would you want to waste your time doing missions with the Rowmeo when there are much better alternatives if you borrow some money from the banK?

[baobobafet]

Just checked, not possible to load 2 boxes onto the Rowmeo. (even though it looks like there's a place) The minute you exit to get the second box, you end up removing the original box from the boat. Also not possible to take 2 one box missions and load 2 that way.
If you have found some novel way to do this, do tell and please give us a screenshot :)

[Cik]

Originally posted by baobobafet:

Just checked, not possible to load 2 boxes onto the Rowmeo. (even though it looks like there's a place) The minute you exit to get the second box, you end up removing the original box from the boat. Also not possible to take 2 one box missions and load 2 that way.
If you have found some novel way to do this, do tell and please give us a screenshot :)

Just checked? Really? You didn't do a very good job, champ. Hey, I have nothing against you, but you seem like a fanboi. And that's okay. I want to like the game also, but not in the face of lazy development.

Here are my screenshots proving that A) there are 2 box missions for Rowboats to the same location., B) the game is designed for players to run such 2-box missions on rowboats, because they are available, C) you are full of sh7t that this isn't the case, and D) that a player can not target them to unload once at the destination.

My review of this bs stands. One year of this garbage not being fixed. What a waste of time, at this moment with this game, until this very elementary coding crap is fixed.

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You can click on the links for proof if they do not populate.

[baobobafet]

You have apparently found a new bug. I did the very same delivery you did when I tested.

My results were as reported - not making sh*t up. In spite of you're pining fanboy on me, I do have my criticisms of the game (if you have truly been paying attention to my posts).

I hope they address many of the problems in the next release (what bug fixing will come after that we will see) Finding bugs like the one you found, that might occur for you and not others is not so unusual. Transient errors that come and go are even worse.

I'm sure it's appreciated you coming back with the screenshots. I hope others, as well as the devs will be able to replicate the bug.

As I said, for me at least, the moment I leave the rowboat any package I have goes with me.
I did not see the point of getting a second package if the game wouldn't let me drop the first.

The fact that the Rowmeo is the smallest & least used boat means also that it has probably escaped a lot of testing that might have occurred under more regular use.

Edit: Details... pfft Decided to do the one thing I never do when loading any other boats (unless I'm using a crane)
That is to load the boat while standing on the dock - surprisingly this is how you have to put the first of the 2 boxes down in the Rowmeo - using the X key.
Also players must be close enough to the row boat for the drop option to appear.
The second box will fill in the second spot once you grab it and enter the rowboat.
Unfortunately, at destination no pick up function is there for either box on the boat and so delivery can't be completed.

[baobobafet]

It is obvious you see a small thing and wish to make it big - I hope that works well for you in life. I'm sure your gf will be impressed.
I have no patience for rude people so I will put you on my ignore list.

[Cik]

You probably lie to your boyfriend also., Todd.

[Avlon]

Even though the author got banned, this is still a problem. I just ran into it. Is there a fix? Lot of time spent to deliver what could not be delivered...

[darko]

Originally posted by Avlon:

Even though the author got banned, this is still a problem. I just ran into it. Is there a fix? Lot of time spent to deliver what could not be delivered...

@Avion - if you are just starting ?
- best to avoid this mission - cancel it - if needed
- and take that "special mission"
- usually it will be either to Kvedsbeita or Lingvaer - 1 small box for 20.000 NOK
- don't forget to "activate" mission - when done - save - exit - reload
- and mission will be available again - "rinse and repeat" few times
- and you can buy (and upgrade) Roster without loans - and grind to Flippy ..
(upgrading Roster or any boat with engine - is very important in SAS
- upgrade to best engine and propeller as soon as you can
- maneuvers without it are very hard ..)

or

look under "guides" on SAS Steam forums - @baobobafet wrote a guide "for start"
- for players in this situation ..
(his advice - skip grinding and take loans to buy Flippy
- your choice ..)

key is - on start - you get only 1 skill point - best way to use it
- is for "long line fishing"
- sooner you get this - sooner you will advance fast ..

P.S.
we are expecting 0.8 update "soon" - can't tell you date - but I don't expect devs will fix this before 0.8 is out ..

[Avlon]

Darko, thank you very much for taking the time to create such a thoughtful post. I will take your advise and give this a try. I really want to see this game flourish. This could really be a great game that doesn't have much competition.

[Avlon]

I restarted and ran a few missions as stated above. I have $116,526 NOK. Can't always get the $20k mission unless you keep reloading over and over. I decided to take one where I have to deliver 2/2 cargo. Once I got back to Rost, I could not target the packages to take them out of the boat. If you exit the boat you get out without them. I don't see a way to pick them up. Only options are E=Board Boat, Once you are in the boat you can F=Exit Boat or T=Undock, nothing else. This unfortunately breaks this mission. Hopefully this can be cleaned up in next patch. :)

[baobobafet]

Avlon,
The only work-a-round for the RowMeo not being able to take 2 boxes and unload them reliably atm, is to take one box at a time.
Unfortunately, this means 2 trips. so unless you don't have many other options or it's a long distance, probably not worth doing.
The Rowmeo also has other bugged box missions. Recently I took a one box delivery mission and when I got to the delivery location, I activated the mission and it told me that I had to pick up another box at Rost. I dropped the box I had on the pad and got the message mission complete.

Made the mistake once of using my startup skill point for jigging and found I HAD to make deliveries with RowMeo to eventually earn a back the skill point I needed to enable long lining.

[Avlon]

Agreed, hopefully the next new person will read this thread as this work around worked for me until it is patched. I now have the T1 Small Cargo Boat (Roster) and things are much better. Upgrading the propeller made it much better as well and next I will upgrade the engine. I am truly enjoying things other than these hurdles which can be expected with EA.

[darko]

@Avion - was busy - great to hear you are on good path now !

Some things I would like to add:
- save system is not perfect now - but you can use it to your advantage - if you know how ..
- you have 10 save slots - use them wisely - when you are on crossroads - can't decide what is best way to proceed - use one slot for one way - and other slot for diff approach - and experiment - best way to learn fast - on your own experience ..

Now - I would like to point to some DO'S and DON'TS ..

- DON'T - save and exit - if you still carry cargo - you will lose it - and mission ..
- DON'T - save and exit - if your fishing gear (long lines, nets) - are still out
- you will lose them
- apart from those restrictions - DO SAVE OFTEN !

Few words about LONG missions:

- CARGO - sadly, no easy way - if you take trip from Rost to Vaeroy - it pays well - but takes LONG time - in real world -remember - you HAVE to deliver cargo in ONE shot - one save
- best strategy (if your time for playing is limited)
- save long trips for time when you have better, quicker boats
- mainly to get mileage - required for stepping in LICENSING
- it is self explanatory - higher tier license - more miles required ..

- FISHING - it can also take a long time - but luckily - you CAN brake it to few steps ..

- going out to fish habitat - can take long time - when you reach point
- when you get message "entering fish habitat"(or at any point between)
- you CAN stop - and save and exit
- and come back latter - when you have more time ..

- in next step - deploy your fishing gear - you can use "REST" feature to speed up time
- take your catch in the boat - and ONLY THEN - save and exit ..
- don't worry - unlike cargo - your catch will be saved properly

- you can "rinse and repeat" that as you like - before selling - and SAVE again ..

Tired from typing now - there are other awesome folks here - sure they will step in
- if I forgot something - or there is a better way ..
- remember - it is good to listen everyone - but experiment for your self
- final choice is always YOURS !

Happy winds and big catches to you !