🎣Fishing System
Fishing System
Fishing is a timing-based gathering activity where characters cast rods at special fishing spots and pull at the correct moment to land a catch. It is an interactive mini-game with visual and sound feedback, replacing the traditional "click and wait" approach.
Fishing is available to all jobs, but Peasants retain natural advantages through better tools and enhanced gathering bonuses.
Overview
Fishing Spots are found along rivers, lakes, docks, and special locations across The Nine Worlds. Each spot represents its own micro-ecosystem with unique fish tables, trash pools, treasures, and surprises.
To begin fishing, a character needs:
A valid fishing rod
A valid bait
When interacting with a Fishing Spot:
The player selects a rod.
The player selects a bait.
The character casts the line.
After a short wait, something may bite.
The player must pull at the correct moment to complete the catch.
The player's rod, bait, job (Peasant or not), and the fishing location influence:
Bite timing
Mini-game difficulty
Indicator speed and variation
Chance of rare outcomes
Rods and Baits
Fishing equipment falls into two categories: rods and baits.
Rods
Rods affect how comfortable the mini-game feels:
Indicator speed: slower rods are easier to control.
Indicator variation: better rods reduce abrupt swings.
Baits
Baits influence the behavior of fish:
Bite delay: how long it takes for something to hook
Hook duration: how long the player has before the fish escapes
Peasant-Only Considerations
While all characters can fish, Peasants gain access to:
Enhanced or exclusive rods
Stronger or more specialized baits
Future upgrades and gathering-focused improvements
These distinctions preserve Peasants as master gatherers without making fishing inaccessible to others.
Fishing Mini-Game
Once something bites, the Fishing System becomes a timing challenge.
Flow of the Mini-Game
The Fishing Spot signals that a fish has hooked.
A moving indicator appears, sliding along a bar.
The player must pull when the indicator overlaps the target window.
The result depends on timing accuracy.
Timing Outcomes
Perfect Pull The pull lands in the center of the success zone. Yields clear catches and may improve reward quality.
Good Pull Timing is slightly early or late but still successful. Yields standard catches.
Failed Pull The timing is off or the player hesitates too long. The fish escapes, the bait is lost, and the attempt ends.
Spot Reservation
During the mini-game, the Fishing Spot becomes locked to the current player until the attempt concludes. Other players attempting to use that spot will be informed that it is currently occupied.
Rewards and Results
Fishing offers a broad range of possible outcomes based on the fish type and spot configuration.
Possible Results
Edible fish used for cooking or crafting
Junk items washed ashore from unknown depths
Treasure chests with materials, valuables, or curios
Hostile creatures pulled from the water
Special or humorous effects depending on the fish table
Rare items influenced by Peasant bonuses (when applicable)
Peasants vs. Other Jobs
Fishing is no longer Peasant-exclusive, but Peasants remain the gathering experts.
All Jobs
Can fish at any valid Fishing Spot
Can access basic rods and baits
Can obtain standard fish and junk
Can enjoy the full mini-game experience
Peasants
Peasants receive tangible bonuses when fishing:
Exclusive rods and baits with better performance
Improved mini-game comfort, such as reduced indicator variation and slower speed
Chance to upgrade catches into rarer or more valuable outcomes
Extra Base EXP gained per successful catch
These advantages reinforce their identity as master gatherers while keeping fishing available to the entire world.
Fishing Spots and Exploration
Fishing Spots are distributed throughout the world:
City docks and piers
Forest rivers and mountain streams
Remote lakes and tundra waters
Underground pools and cave lakes
Many spots include visual hints such as bubbles or ambient particle effects, making them easy to identify while exploring.
Fishing routes often become part of a player's gathering cycle, especially for Peasants optimizing their daily routines.
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