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Re: One Ring to Bind Them All? What is this?!

@CGrant56 wrote:
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I've also noticed a number or glowing, sparkly type things that have been added too. Still trying to figure out the significance of the sparkles around some, but not all, fishing signs for instance.

The sparkling fishing signs mean that a mermaid has cast the spell "Aquatic Lure" on it. This increases the fishing rate so you're more likely to catch higher quality fish, and also effectively raises the skill level of the sim who is fishing about 2 levels. Great for skilling up beginner fishermen & finding rare catches.

I've not noticed the ring glowing in engagements, but I wonder if it is a sort of "blessing"? Maybe if both are soulmate status & bff's, it could increase the likelihood of a positive outcome (engagement accepted), or give a higher happiness buff? Or, if there are hearts floating around, maybe it's a romance buff. Just guessing, but I'm sure there is supposed to be a significance. Who knows if it works or not, though? 🙂

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PugLove888
Hero (Retired)
6 years ago
@BlackjackWidow, maybe it is soulmates or BFF status that enhances the engagement ring!?!🤔 I like that idea anyway! ❤️
CGrant56
Hero+
6 years ago
@BlackjackWidow Thanks for the clue on the fishing signs. I had no idea what was causing it or why. But what I find interesting about that is that I have found them pretty much everywhere throughout the game like the fishing spot at the hermit's house in the Deep Woods (where I saw it first) and Sylvan Glade as well as most of the worlds but have yet to see one in Sulani. I was sort of thinking it might be a clue indicating the best time to fish or something of the sort.
Back on the rings, I think you might be on to something there. I agree with @PugLove888 that it would be nice if it worked that way. Maybe it does and nobody has recognized it. There are a lot of little visual cues in the game for a lot of things if one really pays attention to what is happening at time. This could just be one of them.