Fishing Camp

[freezerman71]

Have not played in quite some time and thought I would start a new run in Coastal Highway. Have played before on CH and used the gas station as my home base but like so many other players have stated so often before its wolf central. Was thinking of trying to use the Fishing Camp as base to avoid the wolves and it does have fishing huts and an outside workbench. However not sure how risky the workbench is as you are exposed to predatory wildlife. Would appreciate any thoughts on it and if anyone out there has tried this approach. I have suggested to Hinterland in the past that it would be good if they put a fishngt lodge on the map but maybe that would take away from the challenge.

[jswilliams]

Never had too much of a problem using the bench on Voyager or Stalker. Wolves patrol the ice between you and Jackrabbit, so I guess they COULD wander up there. I would probably be nervous about crafting arrows all in one go 1.5 hours.

My philosophy is if I'm going to commit to the stress of outdoor crafting, I live on Jackrabbit for the snaring and fishing and make the occassional crafting trip to Fish Camp and just be careful. I craft while crouched, which...no idea if that helps but I try to do all that stuff crouched. Harvest and even chop wood if I remember to.

[sockpuppet12421]

As a player who camps there, I can say that there is a bear which walks through that camp every Two weeks or so and a wolf out by the rocks that can smell you at the table. One way to avoid attacks while crafting there is to kill these animals first. Another is to squat while crafting although I have had my own jump scares with One of the Two wandering very close by. All in all, the camp is a very safe location most times with tons of doors to duck into if you need. This is also the fishing spot with the closest bed in that last house.

[marbanno]

I just set up a temporary shop there in my current Loper run. I like it due to the access to fishing and Jackrabbit. It also allows you to skirt around any predators since you can see them from afar; for the most part. Over the islands tends to be a bit shorter than following the higheay, imo.

I've never had a problem with crafting and dropp off my craftable items in the table and flammable materials so I can make a fire. If predators come, the fire can be a deterrent. I always practice crouching before doing anything outside. Not sure if it helps but I feel a bit more secure.

[maurice]

Same here,use the camp a lot on loper.I usually have a fire going while crouched,and been lucky so far.Crafted full sets of clothing out there.Good luck.

[listless]

That's by far my favorite crafting table on the island. You can craft on clear nights, and since the cabin blocks the natural direction of the wind, you can craft during blizzards without ruining your clothing.

[athikers]

I have only used the table at the fishing camp in Loper. I crouch at the end with the snow mound and build a fire on the table. The fire has been a necessity since I have never had clothing that gets me above freezing. The coastal community wolves aren't a real problem on Stalker, but are pretty much a game ender on Loper if you get into a fight.

[Lonelywolf]

Stalker run, 80+ days currently. 76 or so days in CH. I live on jackrabbit island and commute to that workbench as the need arises. I have yet to EVER have any wolf, even the one that gets nearish, smell or see me. I have, however, noticed that Mr. creek bear will wander his way down through the villiage of huts about once every three days or so. And yes, he smells you from a mile away. Litteraly. Until he sees you he won't charge, but he'll spend a good while snuffling in the snow for you. But just go sleep for two hours and he's gone. I've never had an issue there. And I've spent upwards of 16 hours straight crafting, albeit doing it in one hour chunks to keep an eye on the weahter.

[freezerman71]

Thanks guys. I am set up at Fishing Camp and really glad I did. Working towards to my level 3 fishing and cooking. Have evaded the bear and have no rifle yet. But this run is working out ok. Perhaps its cheating but using my feats and don't mind evading the wild life. However I guess on stalker & loper camping out in the fishing hut maybe a good strategy. Cannot wait till there are actual seasons and you can fish from the boats.