I'm sure Geralt'd be pretty good at tickling trout, if I can do it with my big clumsy paws then he certainly should be able to, suspect he might even be able to stalk deer and rabbits as well. Don't see him doing so if he can afford a good loaf, some tasty jerky and a jug of vodka though.
If tickling trout requires too much dexterity, he could always noodle for catfish.
Lucy Millsap on winning the Okie Noodling Tournament with a 72-pound catch,
This is somewhat dangerous with European catfish, which can get much bigger.
Didn't wanted to post this because it creeps me out but I am also tempted for the bad joke:
https://www.google.fr/search?q=blob+fish&safe=off&client=firefox-a&hs=E5T&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&channel=sb&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=LYRTU_CFMoy00wXGn4CoBQ&ved=0CAgQ_AUoAQ&biw=1366&bih=596
Still wanna do your fishing? xD
P.S. It's a bad joke, I do want fishing ingame
https://www.google.fr/search?q=blob+fish&safe=off&client=firefox-a&hs=E5T&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&channel=sb&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=LYRTU_CFMoy00wXGn4CoBQ&ved=0CAgQ_AUoAQ&biw=1366&bih=596
Still wanna do your fishing? xD
P.S. It's a bad joke, I do want fishing ingame
I'd love to see both a fishing and hunting mechanic. Especially if it is combined with some kind of crafting system.
Survival like gameplay would be awesome in a game like this.
I also hope the wildlife will be diverse.
Think about games like Red Dead Redemption or Skyrim, where the worlds are full of wild life. Witcher games always had their fair share of animals, especially the first one. I hope this trend wil continue in Wild Hunt.
Survival like gameplay would be awesome in a game like this.
I also hope the wildlife will be diverse.
Think about games like Red Dead Redemption or Skyrim, where the worlds are full of wild life. Witcher games always had their fair share of animals, especially the first one. I hope this trend wil continue in Wild Hunt.
Some ppl seem to like those minigames... for me I really dont care for those if they are not tied to the story... I guess monster hunting is a good method to make some orens... also probably alot more fun than fishing ... I think its the same think with the previous alchemy from w2 ... ppl didnt care for it since it was kind of unnecceary... i would rather hunt monsters or make horse races.. I just feel no excitement from those side activities.. Thats really not what im looking for in the witcher universe... I dont mind those for trying once .. but I think they should focus on more action packed minigames... I dont like the idea of geralt cooking or fishing or hunt animals for breakfast... this is stuff for games like sims ... i dont want to be bothered by having to eat and such... but this stuff wont make it in the game anyway... I just wonder whats going on .. if I read those comments...
Underwaterhunting, looking for treasure > fishing
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While I'm a massive fishing nerd in video games, I'm going to address a couple of things.
First, does fishing fit with Geralt? I addressed something similar in this reply http://forums.cdprojektred.com/threads/30264-Hunger-Thirst-Sleep-amp-Notes?p=1326979#post1326979 mainly Point E but partly also F.
Secondly, how do we implement this? It's been addressed time and time again that there won't be any QTE in Witcher 3. Fishing without QTE is rather dodgy though. What will judge whether Geralt gets a fish or not? Fishing games have always relied on having some sort of QTE (at least once you have a fish and intend to reel it in) even if something more simple like how it is in Minecraft were implemented it would mainly feel cheap. Like a rather unwanted mechanic that doesn't fit well with everything else in the game which will (most likely) be extremely polished and thought with massive care.
Thirdly, logic? If the sole purpose is to get food then we need a food mechanic (again I addressed this in the other topic, see above) which deter the gamers from more important features in the game (side-stories, main-story etc) and also takes time away from the developer to develop said features better. On the other hand if it will serve as a alternative "hunting" method then it will simply be a weaker one. You will either be eliminated to get some monsters from few specific areas on the beach (assuming not all monsters are "fish able" which they shouldn't from a game lore perspective) or a sort of combination of beach and the boat which still will be rather dumbfounded on how Geralt will know where each monster are above the surface and watching him sit there trying to dig up the sea Kraken with a fishing rod or a net would just feel off.
Honestly I only see two potential solutions where we won't have a bad mechanic that also doesn't contradict the no QTE policy and the Wither lore "policy"
A, Make some sort of quest related thing where Geralt will fish to find some item, but then again, how will this not feature a QTE event? The closest thing I can think of are something like you get alternatives where and when to fish with what sort of bait and then based on books and your own knowledge can solve this quest. This is however only good once or maybe twice before becoming redundant.
B, Address monster hunting where the sea and water also plays a role. This can be anything from Geralt knowing monster behaviour on certain areas to finding clues/tracks in the beach, on cliffs in the sea etc and use this in concoction with Monster Hunting where Geralt then slays the monster the Witcher way rather than with a net or fishing rod.
Unfortunately this isn't Fable or even Skyrim where fishing can make some sort of sense. Those games are highly flexible with your character where as The Witcher franchise is not, it's focus is the protagonist and the story and we need that those mini-games we get do make sense to the world but are also engaging and exiting for the community, so it doesn't just feel like a cheap attempt from CD RED to prolong the game with useless tat.
First, does fishing fit with Geralt? I addressed something similar in this reply http://forums.cdprojektred.com/threads/30264-Hunger-Thirst-Sleep-amp-Notes?p=1326979#post1326979 mainly Point E but partly also F.
Geralt is a monster hunter, therefore he hunts monster, Geralt is however not a fisherman therefore this mechanic isn't equal compared to hunting. While Geralt isn't a horse racer either it's still a more plausible excuse for CD RED for Geralt to do. He might need money fast then why not. Fishing is mainly though strived for survival (Geralt making a actual living on fishing is a long process and wouldn't make sense with everything going on in the world) and as I stated earlier, this isn't Minecraft or Day Z, therefore Witcher 3 shouldn't pretend to be something it isn't.
Secondly, how do we implement this? It's been addressed time and time again that there won't be any QTE in Witcher 3. Fishing without QTE is rather dodgy though. What will judge whether Geralt gets a fish or not? Fishing games have always relied on having some sort of QTE (at least once you have a fish and intend to reel it in) even if something more simple like how it is in Minecraft were implemented it would mainly feel cheap. Like a rather unwanted mechanic that doesn't fit well with everything else in the game which will (most likely) be extremely polished and thought with massive care.
Thirdly, logic? If the sole purpose is to get food then we need a food mechanic (again I addressed this in the other topic, see above) which deter the gamers from more important features in the game (side-stories, main-story etc) and also takes time away from the developer to develop said features better. On the other hand if it will serve as a alternative "hunting" method then it will simply be a weaker one. You will either be eliminated to get some monsters from few specific areas on the beach (assuming not all monsters are "fish able" which they shouldn't from a game lore perspective) or a sort of combination of beach and the boat which still will be rather dumbfounded on how Geralt will know where each monster are above the surface and watching him sit there trying to dig up the sea Kraken with a fishing rod or a net would just feel off.
Honestly I only see two potential solutions where we won't have a bad mechanic that also doesn't contradict the no QTE policy and the Wither lore "policy"
A, Make some sort of quest related thing where Geralt will fish to find some item, but then again, how will this not feature a QTE event? The closest thing I can think of are something like you get alternatives where and when to fish with what sort of bait and then based on books and your own knowledge can solve this quest. This is however only good once or maybe twice before becoming redundant.
B, Address monster hunting where the sea and water also plays a role. This can be anything from Geralt knowing monster behaviour on certain areas to finding clues/tracks in the beach, on cliffs in the sea etc and use this in concoction with Monster Hunting where Geralt then slays the monster the Witcher way rather than with a net or fishing rod.
Unfortunately this isn't Fable or even Skyrim where fishing can make some sort of sense. Those games are highly flexible with your character where as The Witcher franchise is not, it's focus is the protagonist and the story and we need that those mini-games we get do make sense to the world but are also engaging and exiting for the community, so it doesn't just feel like a cheap attempt from CD RED to prolong the game with useless tat.
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Imho neither should be in the game. The reason is quite simple: without the actual need of eating (which very likely won't be in the game until somebody might mod it in) there is also no need for hunting or fishing. It would just be a tagged on system without any real purpose. Waste of time and money imo. 
From the recent trailer hunting seems to be already in the game and fishing while relaxing on a shore or a sea boat wouldn't be a bad alternative for a lore friendly mini-game. I would love to see more smaller activities too, like being able to just sit on a bench and relax. Small things like that just add a lot to the immersion of a living open-world and it's still just up to the player to do that.Imho neither should be in the game. The reason is quite simple: without the actual need of eating (which very likely won't be in the game until somebody might mod it in) there is also no need for hunting or fishing. It would just be a tagged on system without any real purpose. Waste of time and money imo.
I don't see animal hunting in any trailer tbh...
I think fishing is a waste of time and money. At least it's very low priority imo. There are other things that need the attention of CDPR...
Both should be in. We know hunting is in, and if the two, that's the one I would prefer anyways. So because we have hunting, I won't be dissapointed if no fishing, but if they already have t implemented or have some free time, then great, go of fishing in addition to hunting. Also I remember reading one article that said hunting in the witcher 3 provided claws and furs to sell, as well as good to eat. I'm assuming that the apparent food system will be like skyrims, where it's optional but can boost stats.
Yes it will be pretty diverse with wildlife I think
Also guys, remember with the crossbow, we will now be able to hunt down and stalk animals a lot easier then swinging wildly with a sword while chasing them, like assassins creed...
Yes it will be pretty diverse with wildlife I think
Also guys, remember with the crossbow, we will now be able to hunt down and stalk animals a lot easier then swinging wildly with a sword while chasing them, like assassins creed...
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