Realistic Mode

[Ebins]

First off, let me say that I'm having lots of fun with this game. I've been playing realistic difficulty, and am learning what is best to use to catch certain fish. One thing that nags at me, however, is that then a line snaps or what have you, I never lose the lure/bait. I think that should be changed. I've fished for bass a number of times and can't tell you the number of lures I've lost due to underwater logs, etc. Do you have any intention of putting this into realistic difficulty?

[Sjarken]

I disagree. Losing lures/bait, line and hooks are just a hassle. Yes it is realistic, but the prices on hardware is not realistic. I dont want the game to become an economy simulator like fishing planet. Should focus on the fishing, not the cash.

[Ebins]

Alright. Lures aren't that expensive. I was just playing realistic instead of the arcade version for the additional challenge. I figured it would be more "realistic." Yes, the prices are inflated, but it doesn't take long to make it up. A lure costs under $100 and I can make that by catching one or two fish. But it's all good.

[Sjarken]

IMO its a relief to not have to worry about inventory space, having to buy vests, bags, extra line, extra lures, extra bait etc. Even the rods and reels will never break, this is a huge plus in my book. But if you like these things, check out professional fishing, its free to play, and as most free to play games, things wear, you lose bait, you need inventory space etc. But its the best of the free to play fishing games imo, while Fishing Planet is the worst. Russian fishing is somewhere in between, its not a bad game, but i just didnt like playing it.

[sirkipalot]

I guess it all boils down to how accomplished an angler in real life you are. If you are not an angler or ever have been the game has a big plus for you as you are constantly learning a new skill set (none of which however will be any use whatsoever IRL ;) ). The further you move along the scale of your IRL knowledge the less the game reflects reality and anything less than that like damage to gear and such is just an annoyance. Terminal tackle does get lost on occasion and that is normally down to either fishing light and hooking large fish or pilot error casting in to known snags (lost my lure !. Well you cast it there :) ). The game should reflect this but not go like every other game and go so OTT it makes the game an effort to log in too. But until your developers come armed with a pro angler back ground as well as computer programming degree which I would think would be a rare if not unusual combination you have to work with what you have . They all claim to be the most realitic sims but sadly they are closer to flying to the moon on a cheese stick than that bold statement :D

[Fishing4Trains]

Originally posted by Sjarken:

I disagree. Losing lures/bait, line and hooks are just a hassle. Yes it is realistic, but the prices on hardware is not realistic. I dont want the game to become an economy simulator like fishing planet. Should focus on the fishing, not the cash.

I refer you to the term "simulator" in the title of this game. You should be able to lose hooks and lures like in real fishing, especially in realistic mode.

[Sjarken]

It is realistic. But is it fun? i dont think so. Its not realistic to get money for catching fish either, the catch rate is not realistic, the size of the fish caught is not realistic. I could go on. But imo, it dont matter as much as having fun playing, thats the most important part. If it's not fun, its not worth playing. If i want 100% realistic fishing, i go fishing in real life, thats the best simulator you could ever get. And the graphics are great!

[Ebins]

We're talking two game modes.. realistic and arcade. If you don't want realistic, don't play realistic LOL. What's not fun about it, seriously? Catch a couple fish, and it's VERY SIMPLE to replace a lure. Regardless, the devs aren't even watching this thread so nothing is going to happen anyway :D

PS - I find realistic to by much more fun than arcade. The point is, everyone has their own idea of what "fun" is. That's why when I started the post I mentioned "realistic" mode instead of both. The way people are coming on here and complaining, it's like I'm asking them to sacrifice their first born! ROFL!

I mean, it's not like you have to literally run to a store, browse, hope they have the item in stock, then rush back to your fishing hole hoping you haven't missed any bites! Seriously folks? Wow! *shakes head in laughing disbelief*

And Sjarken, who mentioned anything about inventory space? You talk like you would rather play arcade mode anyway.

[Sjarken]

@Ebins I think your missing my point. I like the game as it is. I wouldnt mind if i had to replace the lure if i lost it in realistic mode. But my point is, there is a limit of how realistic the game could be before it ruins the fun and becomes a shore. I've seen games like this been changed in beta because someone suggested it, and then became really boring. I dont like sitting in front of monitor for hours waiting for fish to bite, sure its realistic, but its not the same sitting in front of a monitor vs. sitting in front of a lake, river or sea. That exact game also became more of a economy simulator then fishing game, shame really, it was great before they removed all the fun from the game.

Btw. Im pretty sure the devs are watching. Cudos to them for paying attention to their community!

[Ebins]

And I think you're missing my point too bud.

[TragicDelight]

Play nice children.
Realistic is subjective.

[Sjarken]

Originally posted by Ebins:

And I think you're missing my point too bud.

All you have said, is that you want to lose your lure/bait when the line snaps in realistic mode. Fine by me. Unless im missing something here?

[sirkipalot]

Originally posted by Sjarken:

Originally posted by Ebins:

And I think you're missing my point too bud.

All you have said, is that you want to lose your lure/bait when the line snaps in realistic mode. Fine by me. Unless im missing something here?

The problem you face is they do not possess enough angling knowledge to make this game anywhere near realistic. it's bang in the middle and always will be. Mainly because make a game too difficult it won't reap any revenue. :)

[Marshall_maz]

Originally posted by sirkipalot:

I guess it all boils down to how accomplished an angler in real life you are. If you are not an angler or ever have been the game has a big plus for you as you are constantly learning a new skill set (none of which however will be any use whatsoever IRL ;) ). The further you move along the scale of your IRL knowledge the less the game reflects reality and anything less than that like damage to gear and such is just an annoyance. Terminal tackle does get lost on occasion and that is normally down to either fishing light and hooking large fish or pilot error casting in to known snags (lost my lure !. Well you cast it there :) ). The game should reflect this but not go like every other game and go so OTT it makes the game an effort to log in too. But until your developers come armed with a pro angler back ground as well as computer programming degree which I would think would be a rare if not unusual combination you have to work with what you have . They all claim to be the most realitic sims but sadly they are closer to flying to the moon on a cheese stick than that bold statement :D

Well I came close. I almost studied computer programming , but alas , as a young man I was too lazy to go to university and went to armed forces instead:-( Today I regret that choice badly.

@OP , things like loosing lures and repairs on equipment quickly become more annoying than anything else in a fishing game. Just play the others that have those systems to see how annoying that can get. For me the realism part should be in the fishing itself. Loosing lures and getting damage on equipment is just irritating. However , I do understand what you saying. And putting it just into realistic mode would be a good middle ground. Then those who don't want to be annoyed by it can play arcade mode.
They could even consider putting in a damage and repair system for realistic mode where equipment and lines wear out and needs to be repaired. As long as they balance it right and make the costs not too high so that the game become a budget balance game like FP then it shouldn't be a problem really. This game have the best economy system of them all , shouldn't be too hard to add in a balanced damage/repair system

[Fishing4Trains]

Originally posted by Sjarken:

It is realistic. But is it fun? i dont think so. Its not realistic to get money for catching fish either, the catch rate is not realistic, the size of the fish caught is not realistic. I could go on. But imo, it dont matter as much as having fun playing, thats the most important part. If it's not fun, its not worth playing. If i want 100% realistic fishing, i go fishing in real life, thats the best simulator you could ever get. And the graphics are great!

I want a game where if you hook a big fish and lose it through your tackle being inadequate, then you lose your hook/lure. That's basic fishing lore and should be part of any so-called "realistic mode". Otherwise why have arcade and realistic mode in the first place?
You shouldn't have to resort to really going fishing to experience that, other computer games/sims manage it successfully...
I think "the one that got away" is part of the fun of fishing - if you reel in every single fish you ever hook without mishap then it's pretty soon going to get boring.

[sirkipalot]

Originally posted by hotspur59:

Originally posted by Sjarken:

It is realistic. But is it fun? i dont think so. Its not realistic to get money for catching fish either, the catch rate is not realistic, the size of the fish caught is not realistic. I could go on. But imo, it dont matter as much as having fun playing, thats the most important part. If it's not fun, its not worth playing. If i want 100% realistic fishing, i go fishing in real life, thats the best simulator you could ever get. And the graphics are great!

I want a game where if you hook a big fish and lose it through your tackle being inadequate, then you lose your hook/lure. That's basic fishing lore and should be part of any so-called "realistic mode". Otherwise why have arcade and realistic mode in the first place?
You shouldn't have to resort to really going fishing to experience that, other computer games/sims manage it successfully...
I think "the one that got away" is part of the fun of fishing - if you reel in every single fish you ever hook without mishap then it's pretty soon going to get boring.

Actually if you ask any genuine angler he will tell you or they will tell you when it comes to the monster fish if they are not set up for them they will lose most if not all of them. We have all caught big fish on light lines but we all have also lost hundreds. Just the way it goes. Like getting a fish 3 feet from the net and at that precise moment the hook pulls out. Thankfully not too often an occurrence but ♥♥♥♥ happens. cast to the far bank with overhanging trees gust of wind bye bye float rig now being used by Mr and Mrs Magpie to build their new nest :).