Changes

The data for the minimum and maximum possible sizes for all fish can be found in <samp>Data\Fish.xnb</samp> for each fish. The final fish size is calculated by <samp>minFishSize + (maxFishSize - minFishSize) * fFishSize</samp>, rounded down. If the catch was perfect, this value increases by 1. If the catch was not perfect and the original calculation of the fish size was <samp>maxFishSize</samp>, this value decreases by 1. A consequence of this feature is that the maximum possible fish size observed in game is always 1 higher than the value for maxFishSize in <samp>Data\Fish.xnb</samp>. For Legendary Fish, due to the second adjustment for non-perfect catches, the minimum possible fish size will be 1 lower than the value for minFishSize in <samp>Data\Fish.xnb</samp>.<ref name="fish_quality" />

The data for the minimum and maximum possible sizes for all fish can be found in <samp>Data\Fish.xnb</samp> for each fish. The final fish size is calculated by <samp>minFishSize + (maxFishSize - minFishSize) * fFishSize</samp>, rounded down. If the catch was perfect, this value increases by 1. If the catch was not perfect and the original calculation of the fish size was <samp>maxFishSize</samp>, this value decreases by 1. A consequence of this feature is that the maximum possible fish size observed in game is always 1 higher than the value for maxFishSize in <samp>Data\Fish.xnb</samp>. For Legendary Fish, due to the second adjustment for non-perfect catches, the minimum possible fish size will be 1 lower than the value for minFishSize in <samp>Data\Fish.xnb</samp>.<ref name="fish_quality" />

Base fish quality is directly determined by fFishSize: if fFishSize < 0.33 then the quality is normal, otherwise if fFishSize < 0.66 then the quality is silver, otherwise the quality is gold. This quality can be improved by one grade with the [[Quality Bobber]]. It can also be improved by one grade with a perfect catch as long as the fish was at least silver quality initially. These boosts stack with the Quality Bobber boost being considered before the Perfect Catch boost. Note that since the maximum base fish quality is gold, the only way to get an iridium quality fish is by either getting a perfect catch or using the Quality Bobber.<ref name="fish_quality" />

Base fish quality is directly determined by fFishSize: if fFishSize < 0.33 the quality is normal, otherwise if fFishSize < 0.66 the quality is silver, otherwise the quality is gold. This quality can be improved by one grade with the [[Quality Bobber]]. It can also be improved by one grade with a perfect catch as long as the fish was at least silver quality initially. These boosts stack with the Quality Bobber boost considered before the Perfect Catch boost. Since the maximum base fish quality is gold, the only way to get an iridium quality fish is by either getting a perfect catch or using the Quality Bobber.<ref name="fish_quality" />

Note that using the [[Training Rod]] will cause all fish to be normal quality. This overrides the calculation mentioned above.

Note that using the [[Training Rod]] will cause all fish to be normal quality. This overrides the calculation mentioned above.

Below is the table for the possible quality of the fish depending on the base fish quality and whether or not a Quality Bobber was used or the catch was perfect.

Below is the table for the possible quality of the fish depending on the base fish quality and whether a Quality Bobber was used or the catch was perfect.

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Below is the table for the chances of getting certain fish sizes and base quality based on particular fishing zones and fishing levels. Note that this Base Fish Quality does not take into account improvements in quality from perfect catches or from the Quality Bobber; how those adjustments are made are described in the previous table.

Below is the table for the chances of getting certain fish sizes and base quality based on particular fishing zones and fishing levels. Note that this Base Fish Quality does not take into account improvements in quality from perfect catches or from the Quality Bobber. Those adjustments are made after the Base Fish Quality is determined as described in the previous table.

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Sometimes, a pool of bubbles appears in the water. Casting into them results in blue sparkles appearing. Bubbles grant two benefits:<ref name="bubbles" />

Sometimes, a pool of bubbles appears in the water. Casting into them results in blue sparkles appearing. Bubbles grant two benefits:<ref name="bubbles" />

* Fish bite four times faster.

* Fish bite four times faster.

* When determining the type of fish that is hooked, the effective [[#Fishing Zone|Fishing Zone]] is increased by 1, ''i.e.,'' trash is less likely to be caught and difficult-to-catch are more likely; some [[Fish#Legendary Fish|Legendary Fish]] can be found closer to the shore when bubbles are present.

* When determining the type of fish that is hooked, the effective [[#Fishing Zone|Fishing Zone]] is increased by 1, ''i.e.,'' trash is less likely to be caught and difficult-to-catch are more likely. Some [[Fish#Legendary Fish|Legendary Fish]] can be found closer to the shore when bubbles are present.

** This adjustment to the fishing zone only applies to the type of fish that is caught.  Bubbles have no effect on fish size or quality and have no effect on treasure chests.

** This adjustment to the fishing zone only applies to the type of fish that is caught.  Bubbles have no effect on fish size or quality or on treasure chests.

===Energy===

===Energy===

At fishing skill level 0, casting a fishing pole consumes 8 energy. Each subsequent fishing level decreases the amount of energy used by 0.1. (While the game shows whole numbers, internally it does not round numbers.) Thus, on the 10th cast at level 1 fishing, the game shows an energy cost of only 7 instead of 8. At level 10 fishing, all casts take (and show) costs of 7 energy.

At fishing skill level 0, casting a fishing pole consumes 8 energy. Each subsequent fishing level decreases the amount of energy used by 0.1. (While the game shows whole numbers, internally it does not round numbers.) Thus, on the 10th cast at level 1 fishing, the game shows an energy cost of only 7 instead of 8. At level 10 fishing, all casts use 7 energy.

===Angled Casts===

===Angled Casts===

** Time is paused while the mini-game is active.

** Time is paused while the mini-game is active.

*** If the player is attacked (for example, by a [[Slimes|slime]] while fishing in the [[Secret Woods]]), the slime will continue to attack and damage the player during the minigame, even though the clock is paused.

*** If the player is attacked (for example, by a [[Slimes|slime]] while fishing in the [[Secret Woods]]), the slime will continue to attack and damage the player during the minigame, even though the clock is paused.

***Active buffs will wear out during the fishing minigame.

*** Active buffs will wear out during the mini-game.

** Time is not paused during the animation when the casting bar is increasing.

** Time is not paused during the animation when the casting bar is increasing.

** Time is not paused during the animation when the line is going out.

** Time is not paused during the animation when the line is going out.

After successfully catching a treasure chest, after the fish is caught the treasure chest items will appear in a menu. In the case of successfully catching a fish and a treasure chest while [[inventory]] is full, the caught fish will appear in the treasure chest menu alongside any treasures caught. Dismissing the menu before putting all of the items into inventory will forfeit the rest of the items.  

After successfully catching a treasure chest, after the fish is caught the treasure chest items will appear in a menu. In the case of successfully catching a fish and a treasure chest while [[inventory]] is full, the caught fish will appear in the treasure chest menu alongside any treasures caught. Dismissing the menu before putting all of the items into inventory will forfeit the rest of the items.  

The base chance of finding a chest is 15%. The probability can be increased with the [[Magnet]] (+15%), the [[Treasure Hunter]] (+5%) and the [[#Fishing Skill|Pirate profession]] (+15%) for a total of 50% chance. This is adjusted by half the value of [[Luck#Daily Luck|daily luck]], increasing by 5% at best or decreasing by 5% at worst, with the [[Special Charm]] adding 1.25%. Food/drink buffs add 0.5% for every point of Luck.

The base chance of finding a chest is 15%. The probability can be increased with the [[Magnet]] (+15%), the [[Treasure Hunter]] (+5%), and the [[#Fishing Skill|Pirate profession]] (+15%) for a total of 50% chance. This is adjusted by half the value of [[Luck#Daily Luck|daily luck]], increasing by 5% at best or decreasing by 5% at worst, with the [[Special Charm]] adding 1.25%. Food/drink buffs add 0.5% for every point of Luck.

Mutliple items can appear in a treasure chest. If multiple items appear in a chest, the same item can appear in multiple slots. The number of items specified in the table is the number that can appear in a single stack (''e.g.,'' at most one lost book appears in a stack, but two lost books are possible if each appears in a different stack).

Mutliple items can appear in a treasure chest. If multiple items appear in a chest, the same item can appear in multiple slots. The number of items specified in the table is the number that can appear in a single stack (''e.g.,'' at most one lost book appears in a stack, but two lost books are possible if each appears in a different stack).