Hi everyone! Just wondering, how does spear fishing work in this game, and to what extent is it available? I see that Island Living has a spearfishing gun, but I can't find anything online about how it works, and it's hard to find pictures of non-CC spears. Could anyone point me to a picture of a sim using the IL spearfishing gun?Does it work the same way as basegame fishing, other than using the spearfishing gun object?Are there any handheld spears in the pack (or in other packs)?I don't mind using CC if I ever make the spearfishing sim I'm thinking of, just curious about what's in the game already.:)

I don't remember seeing spear guns! It's not a mod?

@PenguinFoop According to SimsVIP.comThe following diving items can be purchased at the deep water buoy:Diving Knife (§250) – Allows Sims to dive and collect Seashells.Spearfishing Gun (§500) – Allows Sims to SpearfishRebreather (§750) – This item unlocks Scuba Diving for Sims. Unlike Free Diving, there is not a Fitness Skill requirement for Scuba Diving. Once a Rebreather is purchased, Sims can Scuba Dive immediately. Mermaid Sims do not have the option to Scuba Dive since they already have the ability to Free Dive.Underwater Camera (§1,000) – This is used to collect 10 unique photographs for your home. Sims can only use the Underwater Camera if they own the Rebreather (or are a Mermaid). The Underwater Photo Collection is not considered an official collectible so you can’t track your progress in the Household Collections menu.Treasure Tool (§1,200) – This is the most expensive item, but allows Sims to search the ocean floor for valuable buried treasures. This is the fastest way to complete the new Buried Treasure Collection and can be used with or without the Rebreather. Once Sims own the Treasure Tool, they can choose to Free Dive or Scuba Dive for treasure.

It's been quite a while since I played IL, but isn't this just a rabbithole option like with the other objects? Have I been missing out on something? :D

"mightysprite;c-18230699" wrote:@PenguinFoop According to SimsVIP.comThe following diving items can be purchased at the deep water buoy:Diving Knife (§250) – Allows Sims to dive and collect Seashells.Spearfishing Gun (§500) – Allows Sims to SpearfishRebreather (§750) – This item unlocks Scuba Diving for Sims. Unlike Free Diving, there is not a Fitness Skill requirement for Scuba Diving. Once a Rebreather is purchased, Sims can Scuba Dive immediately. Mermaid Sims do not have the option to Scuba Dive since they already have the ability to Free Dive.Underwater Camera (§1,000) – This is used to collect 10 unique photographs for your home. Sims can only use the Underwater Camera if they own the Rebreather (or are a Mermaid). The Underwater Photo Collection is not considered an official collectible so you can’t track your progress in the Household Collections menu.Treasure Tool (§1,200) – This is the most expensive item, but allows Sims to search the ocean floor for valuable buried treasures. This is the fastest way to complete the new Buried Treasure Collection and can be used with or without the Rebreather. Once Sims own the Treasure Tool, they can choose to Free Dive or Scuba Dive for treasure.That's why I couldn't find it! I'll have to check it out then!

@Starfree Wow that would be sad if they had all those activities "in the pack" but they were just rabbitholes...

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djsboonie
Seasoned Ace
2 years ago
"mightysprite;c-18230779" wrote:
@Starfree Wow that would be sad if they had all those activities "in the pack" but they were just rabbitholes...

I agree @mightysprite. Those would be some fun things to do on Sulani.
PenguinFoop
2 years ago
"Starfree;c-18230816" wrote:
@PenguinFoop just remember you need to click on a *red* buoy, they're the only ones with the option to buy gear.

Okay. Thanks!

"Starfree;c-18230818" wrote:
"mightysprite;c-18230779" wrote:
@Starfree Wow that would be sad if they had all those activities "in the pack" but they were just rabbitholes...

I agree @mightysprite. Those would be some fun things to do on Sulani.

The game isn't going to turn into a fisrt-person shooter. And given how tame the game is, I don't see being able to even watch an animal getting shot. So how would it work without being a rabbit hole?
djsboonie
Seasoned Ace
2 years ago
@PenguinFoop maybe not the spearfishing, but the underwater photography, treasure hunting & other non-violent activities woyld be nice.
crocobaura
Legend
2 years ago
There was spear fishing in Sims Castaway. Don't think it would be an issue to have it in TS4.
mightyspritesims
Legend
2 years ago
"PenguinFoop;c-18230996" wrote:

The game isn't going to turn into a fisrt-person shooter. And given how tame the game is, I don't see being able to even watch an animal getting shot. So how would it work without being a rabbit hole?

Haha I don't even like first-person shooters XD
I wondered if maybe it was something like the regular fishing setup but holding a different object and animation. Or maybe you'd have to be standing in the water rather than having to be at a fishing spot.
EmmaVane
Seasoned Ace
2 years ago
Another great fishing option are the fishing traps (especially while living on Sulani), as once set they catch a few fish per trap overnight (plus treasure, at least on Sulani). They are portable, so you could also take them somewhere else and camp overnight. You do have to stay on the lot (no loading screens) though, else they unset. They seem to catch fish in the early morning, like when plants grow. If you have a stocked pond on your home lot (or a Park etc), you can also use them there.

You can also fish from the canoes on any body of water.
Metior_Ice
Hero
2 years ago
Spear fishing is done by deep water bouys. There’s one near Mua Pel’Am and St. Taz. The interaction is a rabbit hole.
Metior_Ice
Hero
2 years ago
"EmmaVane;c-18231024" wrote:
Another great fishing option are the fishing traps (especially while living on Sulani), as once set they catch a few fish per trap overnight (plus treasure, at least on Sulani). They are portable, so you could also take them somewhere else and camp overnight. You do have to stay on the lot (no loading screens) though, else they unset. They seem to catch fish in the early morning, like when plants grow. If you have a stocked pond on your home lot (or a Park etc), you can also use them there.

You can also fish from the canoes on any body of water.

Fun fact: Sims with the Child of Ocean trait will release the fish from your traps if you aren’t looking. It gives them a positive moodlet.
mightyspritesims
Legend
2 years ago
"Metior_Ice;c-18231483" wrote:
Spear fishing is done by deep water bouys. There’s one near Mua Pel’Am and St. Taz. The interaction is a rabbit hole.

Okay, thanks for confirming that @Metior_Ice :cry:

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