quest four | you can't catch fish if you don't go fishing!

[chims]

CHARACTERS: ALL (holyrelic)
DATE: Aug 12 - 16 (extended due to RL punting the modchims)
RATING: KEEP IT G
SUMMARY: There's a fishing tournament being talked about around Mac Anu and Lumina Cloth. Do you have what it takes to be the Grandmaster Fisher?! ... But before that, there's bait to be found!

There's a buzz in the plaza and quite a few posters put out. It seems that with the dog days of summer upon everyone, it's also time to partake of a typical summer activity... Fishing! On the posters strewn throughout the Root Towns are the keywords ΔDelicious Unlimited Ocean. Once there, they'll be greeted by the sight of several islands all connected to a larger, 'main' island where the GMs are situated. Right in front of the Chaos Gate too, so there's no missing them. Good thing too, because they're handing out the fishing rods you need to complete this quest!

... But no bait?

A quick inquiry will net players the answer; defeat monsters to earn bait in order to catch fish for the salmon bake later! Okay, so maybe it wasn't a salmon bake but grilled fish does smell sound like a nice incentive right? Five of the islands branching off the main one has a small sign in front that indicate which levels they'll find there, starting from level 1 through 10 up to level 41 through 50 for the most daring. There's space all throughout the islands that seem to be designated 'safe spots' where one can start fishing without worrying about getting ambushed.

Go forth and catch that elusive Halibut for dinner!

[ooc: Okay, 2 things.

1) Event extended because Life hates your mods. 8'( Sorry this came up so late, folks.

2) All right! There are all sorts of fishes, but the fishes you'll be catching are of the monster variety. The dropped item will be a normal fish (re; salmon, halibut, tilapia, etc)! There are complimentary summer/beach costumes for all who participate and... quirky(?) fishbone/seafood themed weapons for everyone who catches a fish.

And before anyone asks, yes. Even that tiny little smelt can potentially net you a gigantic Broadsword]

Comments

[isolates]

[Fighting monsters? That's fun. Fishing on the other hand?]

This. Is. Boooring!

[Currently, Yuuta's in one of the safe spots because there's more to this Quest than fighting monsters but ugh, did it have to be so dull??? He's actually just sitting on the ground, lounging around with a fishing rod in one hand. Definitely not the position someone who's fishing wants to be in though so it might be a good idea if someone straightens him up.]

[tank_sniper]

[Shinon is standing nearby with a resigned look. Fishing is not her favorite activity, she's decided, but it's not exactly difficult, either.]

You're going to be in trouble if you get a bite while you're sitting like that.

[isolates]

Not like there's going to actually be a bite anyway. It's been ages.

[He huffs a bit but he does sit up a bit straighter and grips the fishing rod with his other hand too. Still not the best fishing position but... he tried.]

[tank_sniper]

How long have you been waiting?

[isolates]

I dunno. Like half an hour.

[tank_sniper]

Really? That long?

[isolates]

I know right!! It's such a pain.

[He huffs a bit before mumbling to himself.]

Maybe I should just use that.

[tank_sniper]

There are worse things to wait for.

[Although she does tilt her head when she catches that mumble.]

Use what?

[isolates]

Nothing!

[His answer is maybe a tad quick. Definitely suspicious.

Here, let's also try a subject change!]

Have you caught anything yet?

[tank_sniper]

[What is it with people saying one thing and quickly trying to hide it later here......

Oh well.]

Not yet.

[isolates]

See, it's not that easy.

[tank_sniper]

Maybe not, but I wouldn't say it's hard exactly, either.

[isolates]

[Okay, yeah, she has a point.]

But there's so much waiting around.

[apropergent]

[Layton was low-leveled, almost to the point of being ridiculous compared to a great many other players. It was quite the shock to find that these... 'levels' had such a large effect on what one could do.

Or maybe it had a lot to due with the fact that Hershel Layton had never encountered the internet before, nevermind a MMORPG]

Well, it is said that patience is a virtue. You might want to keep a better hold of that fishing rod there. One never knows what sort of surprises to expect.

laaaaaayton<3

[isolates]

[Even if this man has a point, Yuuta's not going to give in that easily. Instead, he wrinkles his nose a bit as he replies. He doesn't even bother to turn around to look at the man speaking to him.

Manners? What manners.]

Maybe if the fish actually bite. I don't even like fish.

I said I'd do ittttttttt *3*

[apropergent]

[It's quite all right. Layton's used to the occasional rebel student and takes the lack of manners in stride]

Perhaps the bait isn't drawing the fishes attention...

How about a puzzle to help you pass the time while waiting for a bite? I believe I have just the one.

heee I'm glad *^*

[isolates]

[That's a bit weird but Yuuta shrugs because he's just sitting here doing nothing anyway so he might as well.]

I... guess so.

[He finally turns to look at the man questioningly.]

[apropergent]

Let's see...

[a thoughtful pause]

Two fathers and two sons went fishing one day. They were there the whole day and only caught 3 fish. One father said, that is enough for all of us, we will have one each. How can this be possible?

[isolates]

Hmmm. [Yuuta furrows his brows a little as he thinks. From the way the question is phrased, you would think there's four people but if there were only three fish then...]

Isn't that because there's three generations? The grandpa and dad are both fathers and the grandchild and the dad are both sons.

[apropergent]

[a bit of clapping. Somehow, Layton manages to make it not sound patronizing at all. Nothing like a warm up puzzle after all] Well done! Perhaps that one was a bit too easy... But it always struck me as rather rude to pull out a difficult one with strangers.

Would you like another?

[isolates]

[Despite himself, Yuuta grins up at the man.] Yeah that was pretty easy. I wouldn't mind another one.

[Getting puzzles definitely seems like a good way to pass time for him now.]

[apropergent]

Another one to break the ice then? [HAHAHA, LAYTON THAT PUN IS AWFUL AND YOU SHOULD FEEL AWFUL--]

A doctor and a boy were fishing. The boy was the doctor's son, but the doctor was not the boy's father. Who was the doctor?

[isolates]

[As he tells his second riddle, Yuuta puts his fishing rod on the ground then turns his around so he now faces the man to give him his full attention.

When he's finish, Yuuta replies in a tone that slightly accusing.]

I thought you were gonna give me something tougher. That's still too easy. The doctor is his mom.

[apropergent]

Never hurts to make sure. Now let me think...

This is a bit different from my usual puzzles, but somehow I don't think my usual fare will suit this world. [what? I can't really hand out sliding puzzles through text can I?]

I'm a slippery fish in a cloudy sea;
Neither hook nor spear will capture me;
With your hand you must hunt and seize this fish,
To see that it ends up in the dish.

[isolates]

[If you do manage to give out sliding puzzles through text, it would be pretty amazing.

But this time the riddle does make Yuuta think hard.]

A fish that can only be captured by hand... what kind of sea is cloudy? Must be dirty...

[He scratches his head as he continues to think and mutter to himself.]