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Are the Salmen getting faster?

Just noticed a change in how fast the Salmen are? plus they go off the screen at the side now when they didn't. 

Is it just me?

Posted 41 days ago by Mr Mellifluous Subscriber! | Permalink

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  • Nah, same for me, although I've only ever seen them like that.
    Posted 41 days ago by Sororia Rose Subscriber! | Permalink
  • I agree with both of the things you said.
    Posted 41 days ago by Mr. Patches Subscriber! | Permalink
  • They're too fast. =/
    Posted 41 days ago by ~Scilly~ Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Agreed - and I swear I'm getting less boots now, but that might just be evening incompetence speaking
    Posted 41 days ago by JarkWoman Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Oy, really, they're *faster*?  I thought that they needed to be slowed down in their previous form... I don't know why TS keeps adding new content and then making it frustratingly difficult/unsatisfying to use.  :(
    Posted 41 days ago by Zoethor2 Subscriber! | Permalink
  • I noticed that, too!  I can no longer effectively chase them up the sides of the screen and into a corner, pocketing them as I go, because they spend that whole time hiding off-map.  It was frustrating me to no end earlier.  Up until then, I had come to believe that I'd actually gotten pretty good at catching the slinky little suckers.  Now, I'm lucky if I even catch five before I give up.
    Posted 41 days ago by Kipple Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Yep, I noticed this too just now.  Grr.
    Posted 41 days ago by E D D I E Subscriber! | Permalink
  • I was wondering whether it was just me. They definitely seem harder to catch and sneakier now! That hiding-on-the-sides trick is especially annoying - I'd worked out a strategy that seemed to be satisfying, herding them up and then divebombing them, but of course it no longer works. :/
    Posted 41 days ago by Flapmouse Subscriber! | Permalink
  • I had troubles catching them before, so I guess they will be even more frustrating now.

    Oh, well it gives those with faster reflexes something to focus on, along with fox brushing.
    Posted 41 days ago by Janitch Subscriber! | Permalink
  • The first day I tried to catch the salmen all was good and I was happy with  my little haul  complete with boots. No I can not move across the screen quick enough to feed my self.
    This is similar to the foxes , day one for me was great, now its not as easy.  Maybe a fishing pole or a hand held net to increase your chances of a catch . Similar to fox bait.
    Posted 41 days ago by Gumby_Roffo Subscriber! | Permalink
  • ...and there I thought I hated fox brushing....this is much worse...
    Posted 41 days ago by Alyx Sands Subscriber! | Permalink
  • tried, failed, got frustrated, darn...
    Posted 41 days ago by Purplemajick Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Hey Glitches, the salmen are a bit slower now, but I can open a small secret to you: if you switch to "afk" state then the salmen will get much closer to you... so... try it!  
    Posted 41 days ago by Serguei Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Downing some essence of hairball helps a bit, too.

    I still, however, HATE this new, hiding-off-screen trick that they've learned.  Maybe this bothers me more than it should, but chasing salmen in Jal was beginning to be one of my favorite in-game activites.  It was fast-paced fun, but it wasn't so fast-paced that it was frustrating. 

    I'm holding out hope that Tiny Speck has some salmon-pocketing upgrade cards in the works that would explain this particularly frustrating nerf.
    Posted 41 days ago by Kipple Subscriber! | Permalink
  • I tried that Serguei and the first time they swam away in the opposite direction of where i was afk.  i tried it about 3 times and finally was able to catch one salmon.  this is not fun.
    Posted 41 days ago by Cat A. Tonic Subscriber! | Permalink
  • To reiterate: I really don't like this change.  When it was first introduced, fishing was the most fun
    I'd ever had in this game, by a good margin.  Now it's almost as awful and frustrating and unproductive as fox brushing.
    Posted 41 days ago by E D D I E Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Fox brushing! Eeeeek! Them foxes hate me, hate my bait, hate my brushes.....and the feeling is mutual in spite of them being so cute. 
    Posted 41 days ago by GreyGoose Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Actually, with some practice + a speed buff, it looks like I may get the hang of the "afk ambush" strategy after all.

    I think I just needed to walk away from it for a while.

    Edit: Weeiiird.  It sort of looks as if they're not hiding off to the sides as much anymore! *crosses fingers*  I hope I'm not imagining things. 
    Posted 41 days ago by Kipple Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Don't worry — we'll keep tweaking. There was no intent to make it harder to pocket 'em; it's just a by-product of another change.
    Posted 41 days ago by stoot barfield Subscriber! | Permalink
  • And what was that change?

    Every time Stoot posts, I feel like going and buying more credits.

    --Me
    Posted 41 days ago by SchWM Subscriber! | Permalink
  • So relaxing in Jal, then I chase a fish and get high blood pressure...stressful!
    Posted 41 days ago by Minnie Cooper Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Yes, please pretty please keep tweaking!  It's no fun being frustrated!

    (While you're at it, could you make the foxes a smidge slower too?  I so want them to be fun but they're just sooooo hard!)
    Posted 41 days ago by Zoethor2 Subscriber! | Permalink
  • @Minnie Cooper...is your name a pun on Winnie Cooper and the Mini Coopers??  I love it!!  Thanks for the laugh.
    Posted 41 days ago by Minkey Subscriber! | Permalink
  • @Zeothor, I never have difficulty with the foxes... I just drag my brush out onto them THE SECOND they stop.
    Posted 41 days ago by Ace of Imagination Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Maybe some salmen upgrades are on the way?:)
    Posted 41 days ago by nekomaki Subscriber! | Permalink
  • I have to say, after spending some time salmen fishing last night, I appreciate the foxes a lot more. They seem so laid back and accommodating in comparison!
    Posted 41 days ago by Miss Coco Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Yeah what was that change? Are we going to be able to smoke them? ;)
    Posted 40 days ago by Apolline Subscriber! | Permalink
  • I liked it the way it was ...I loves me some competition. Just get the fish cornered and start hitting the enter tab repeatedly really fast.
    Posted 40 days ago by Miss Muffett Subscriber! | Permalink
  • The chase to catch/corner the fish is fun. 
    Don't ruin it by just removing any of the challenge. There is no fun in having everything handed to you so easily.
    Posted 40 days ago by Lone Derpstar Subscriber! | Permalink
  • As anyone tried catching salmon as a team?  It works very, very well.

    Also, while working alone I've now done the sleep and jump technique, and it is so sure fire, if you keep your rhythm of button presses the same every time, you'll get 100% accuracy and should be able to keep your heart rate down in the process.  For those of us who like an added challenge, just go for your second fish!  It's possible, but harder.
    Posted 40 days ago by Carl Projectorinski Subscriber! | Permalink
  • I use a netbook and fishing is totally impossible. They're fast, and I'm like someone swimming through custard. Sigh.
    Posted 40 days ago by Zira Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Ah, yeah, I should try it on my netbook, too.   It's how I started playing the game, after all.  But there are also many other things that don't work so well on a netbook, like walking across Cebarkul at certain times of the day.
    Posted 40 days ago by Carl Projectorinski Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Ah, MUCH better!

    Just tried again and they are no longer floating off to the sides and I can free fall faster than them again. All is good.
    Now I just need a reason to catch them.
    Posted 40 days ago by Mr Mellifluous Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Mr. M: there are lox of reasons for catching salmon.
    Posted 40 days ago by Myrrah Subscriber! | Permalink
  • and they are?
    Posted 40 days ago by Mr Mellifluous Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Lox and lox and lox of reasons....?
    Posted 40 days ago by Alyx Sands Subscriber! | Permalink
  • WE NEEED SUSHI  :D With seaweed wraps!!!
    Posted 40 days ago by Miss Muffett Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Wow, if this is better, I would have hated to see them a few days ago. Such a fun idea, but as long as they are moving faster than my Glitch is able to move it's an act of frustration.

    Unfortunately, it's also a fast-twitch reflex game requiring moving up with the space key, around with the arrow keys (not to mention hoping you float down on one), and the enter key. I'm terrible at these kinds of things, so I play games like Glitch that require more brains than reflex. Oh, wait. Hm.
    Posted 40 days ago by Colette Subscriber! | Permalink