Fishing...?

[Know_Doubt]

What's the advantage of actually "catching fish"? Isn't the end result the same as just jumping in the water and smashing it with a hatchet?

[Hans CakeStealer]

You can nurse a 12 pack while sun bathing

[sosayweall]

its called immersion not everything needs to have an op benefit you know

[Jack]

The loot. Not sure if location matters, but size of the fish does. Bigger fish = better loot. I fished for 10 minutes up north and got absorbant sub, rhino horn, black pearl, and ram scuba bp. Also, find school of fish, sit in chair on boat, aim camera by rotating mouse, hold left click for longer cast, wait 1-5 minutes, profit.

[Aeter Vespernox]

Originally posted by cylon8:

its called immersion not everything needs to have an op benefit you know

But in case you're only in it for treasures, there are extra items dropped by your catches.
http://ark.gamepedia.com/Fishing_Rod

[Know_Doubt]

Originally posted by cylon8:

its called immersion not everything needs to have an op benefit you know

Hey dude, no need to get snippy...it's a logical question. I realize it's immersive, but it will be just another immersive activity ignored after a while...in otherwords wasted focus. Now...if there was a benefit, like the ability to harvest certain things from a fish, that could be used to craft certain things, or maybe harvesting fish oild for something etc., it would then have purpose, rather than just some neeto, cool looking, "immersive" experience....smh

[Know_Doubt]

Originally posted by Jack HellRangers:

The loot. Not sure if location matters, but size of the fish does. Bigger fish = better loot. I fished for 10 minutes up north and got absorbant sub, rhino horn, black pearl, and ram scuba bp. Also, find school of fish, sit in chair on boat, aim camera by rotating mouse, hold left click for longer cast, wait 1-5 minutes, profit.

Ahhh.....a reasonable reply. Thanks. I guess Cyclon8 is just a moron.

[Know_Doubt]

Originally posted by Grimmeshy:

Originally posted by cylon8:

its called immersion not everything needs to have an op benefit you know

But in case you're only in it for treasures, there are extra items dropped by your catches.
http://ark.gamepedia.com/Fishing_Rod

Awesome thank you...looks like it'll be worth catching fish, rather than just smashing them with a hatchet.

[JB - Building Factory]

http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=733252076

[Know_Doubt]

Originally posted by ✥ King Sandbox Warrior ✥:

http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=733252076

Now that is cool! What a great addition to the game and as a irl fisherman, I really dig this.

[topwL]

you can get Blueprints and other rare materials whilst fishing you will never get from normal fish normal-hunting them.... Thats a benefit!!

[crepemyrtlesl]

OMG, that's awesome! I can't wait to start fishing.

[Know_Doubt]

Originally posted by topwL:

you can get Blueprints and other rare materials whilst fishing you will never get from normal fish normal-hunting them.... Thats a benefit!!

Ummm, yeah...pretty much gathered after all of the previous replies...thanks.

[JB - Building Factory]

Hahaha, yes i feel fishing competitions are coming lol ^^

[Clamdigger]

Originally posted by Se7en:

Originally posted by cylon8:

its called immersion not everything needs to have an op benefit you know

Hey dude, no need to get snippy...it's a logical question. I realize it's immersive, but it will be just another immersive activity ignored after a while...in otherwords wasted focus. Now...if there was a benefit, like the ability to harvest certain things from a fish, that could be used to craft certain things, or maybe harvesting fish oild for something etc., it would then have purpose, rather than just some neeto, cool looking, "immersive" experience....smh

And that is only, your opinion. Some may not like the fishing, of course. But many players will enjoy the heck out of the whole fishing thing, especially since the fish actually drop loot....SMH indeed.

[Know_Doubt]

Originally posted by Clamdigger:

Originally posted by Se7en:

Hey dude, no need to get snippy...it's a logical question. I realize it's immersive, but it will be just another immersive activity ignored after a while...in otherwords wasted focus. Now...if there was a benefit, like the ability to harvest certain things from a fish, that could be used to craft certain things, or maybe harvesting fish oild for something etc., it would then have purpose, rather than just some neeto, cool looking, "immersive" experience....smh

And that is only, your opinion. Some may not like the fishing, of course. But many players will enjoy the heck out of the whole fishing thing, especially since the fish actually drop loot....SMH indeed.

Maybe you should read back a few posts and consider context...I get-it (as it were) thanks...SMP