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Welcome to Dev Blog #11! Fishtoria just got a whole lot deeper, split into two main systems that let you fish for both resources and profit.
At a glance
- Progression fishing: trade fish at spawn for better rods, all the way up to the lava rod
- Rarity fishing: catch custom fish from common to mythical and sell them
- Spots: throwable items that boost fishing in an area
- Treasure drops: the rarest catch, a chest that flies out of the water
Progression fishing
It starts simple: craft a basic fishing rod and start fishing. After a while you'll collect fish you can trade in at spawn for a better rod, each with its own loot table and a set of resources tied to it.
Keep progressing and you'll eventually reach the lava rod, which can fish up mending books, one of the rarest items on the server.
The best part: older rods never lose their value. Each rod has its own unique loot table, so there's always a reason to keep using the ones you've already unlocked. Trading up through the spawn NPCs is meant to feel smooth, not like a grind wall.
Rarity fishing
This side works differently. Craft a diamond, gold, iron or copper fishing rod and use it in water or lava to catch one of our custom fish, ranging from common all the way up to mythical.
Get lucky with a rare catch, and selling it at spawn can net you some serious money.
Spots
Spots are craftable items you throw into the water. Once placed, the area around them gains a special effect:
- better luck
- a chance to double your catch
- faster fishing
They're tricky to get your hands on, but once you have some and a group together for a proper fishing session, they're well worth it. They're really meant to give people a reason to fish together instead of solo.
Treasure drops
There's also a new treasure drop, the rarest catch out there. When it happens, a chest flies out of the water and lands right next to you.
It's rare for a reason: each rod has its own custom treasure chest, packed with a mix of that rod's loot, making it one of the most rewarding pulls in the whole system.
The choice is yours
Two systems, two different playstyles, and a few extra layers to make it even more rewarding:
- Grind through progression fishing for resources to sell or stock up your storage.
- Gamble on rarity fishing for a shot at a big payday from a rare catch.
However you want to fish, Pactoria has a system for it.
See you in the next one!