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Fishing issue

AlexDougherty
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It dawned on me the other day, the fighing rod makes a sound like it has a reel on it when we catch the fish, despite being a bamboo stick with a bit of string tied on (no reel).

Once you're aware of it, it just seems weird.
Edited by AlexDougherty on September 10, 2014 3:46PM
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  • Halke
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    I am glad I am not the only one who has noticed this!
  • AlexDougherty
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    Halke wrote: »
    I am glad I am not the only one who has noticed this!

    I'm sure others have noticed it too, I just don't recall anyone commenting on it in the forums.

    What I find scary is that it took me this long to spot it, I really should have realised earlier.
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  • Nestor
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    It makes the reel sound when you cast it too.

    BTW, I have fished with a pole and string before, it's not that easy to do to, as you are basically on top of the fish and can spook them. Have to stand very still. Much better to cast the line, put the pole in a holder then pick up a beer before having a seat. Of course you have to be quick to grab the pole when the fish hits. But, by that point, you needed to get up to get another beer anyway, so it's all good.
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  • Woolenthreads
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    I think they probably did it so that people had an audible trigger that they recognised to know, first, that it was working and that it had something.
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  • Draxuul
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    It dawned on me the other day, the fighing rod makes a sound like it has a reel on it when we catch the fish, despite being a bamboo stick with a bit of string tied on (no reel).

    Once you're aware of it, it just seems weird.

    What sound would you like your bamboo stick to make to alert you that a fish is hooked ?

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  • AlexDougherty
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    Draxuul wrote: »
    It dawned on me the other day, the fighing rod makes a sound like it has a reel on it when we catch the fish, despite being a bamboo stick with a bit of string tied on (no reel).

    Once you're aware of it, it just seems weird.

    What sound would you like your bamboo stick to make to alert you that a fish is hooked ?

    Draxuul

    Actually that's a good question, I guess the sound of a fly being cast would work (yes I do know what fly fishing sounds like).

    Either that or just add a dwemer style reel to the rod.
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  • Circuitous
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    Now you've ruined it for me.

    It's especially dumb because fishing rods with reels exist in the game! They're at every "fishing camp" site in every alliance as far as I can tell. Yours just doesn't have one, for some strange reason.
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  • AlexDougherty
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    Circuitous wrote: »
    Now you've ruined it for me.

    It's especially dumb because fishing rods with reels exist in the game! They're at every "fishing camp" site in every alliance as far as I can tell. Yours just doesn't have one, for some strange reason.

    Sorry :(

    True about the other rods though, I just want the look to match the sound, it would help keep the immersive feel going.
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  • Waltz
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    Are you saying the game isn't reel-istic?
  • AlexDougherty
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    Waltz wrote: »
    Are you saying the game isn't reel-istic?

    Are we reel-y sinking to puns?
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    Mind what people Do, not what they say, for actions betray a lie.
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    Willfully turning aside from the truth is treason to one's self
    Wizard's tenth rule
  • emeraldbay
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    Waltz wrote: »
    Are you saying the game isn't reel-istic?
    Quit fishing for attention.

    Seriously though, this game has quite a few sound design oversights. Footstep sounds are another I've noticed.
  • Tavore1138
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    That is now going to bug me on our next guild fishing trip :)
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  • Super_Sonico
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    Yes, but I like it because I can read on my ipad and mindlessly hit E,R,E when I hear that sound and never once lay an eye on the screen. :D
  • Woolenthreads
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    emeraldbay wrote: »
    Waltz wrote: »
    Are you saying the game isn't reel-istic?
    Quit fishing for attention.

    Seriously though, this game has quite a few sound design oversights. Footstep sounds are another I've noticed.

    There are already bass-ic issues with fishing, I fin-k they ought to get salmon to address those first.
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