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Dark Cloud Fishing FAQ (3.2)
By: Domenic Barbuzzi (ShadowX @ GameFAQs|MintyPhoenix @ Neoseeker)
Last updated: 2009-04-10
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| Table of Contents                                                            |
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A. Foreword / Revisions __________________ [A00]
B. Copyright / Licensing _________________ [B00]
C. Fishing _______________________________ [C00]
1. Getting a Fishing Rod ______________ [C10]
2. How to Fish ________________________ [C20]
3. Bait _______________________________ [C30]
4. Fish Charts ________________________ [C40]
a. Norune Village Pond _____________ [C4a]
b. Peanut Pond (Matataki Village) __ [C4b]
c. Dockside (Queens) _______________ [C4c]
d. Muska Lacka Pond ________________ [C4d]
D. Special Thanks ________________________ [D00]
E. Contact _______________________________ [E00]
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| A. Foreword / Revisions                                                [A00] |
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Dark Cloud is an old game at this point in time--it was released in 2000 or
2001 depending on region. I mention this because I don't play the game anymore
meaning recent and upcoming changes will only be based on user-submitted tips
and comments. That being said, the contact info section at the end as an email
address that is checked regularly so feel free.
*** This guide, like most others, is a plain text file that's best viewed with
*** a monospace font and at least 80 characters per line.
Revision History:
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3.2:
- A few minor formatting tweaks.
- Tip from [saturno666@hotmail.it]
3.1:
- NeoSeeker granted permission to host this FAQ
- Tip about bait from [raistlinreincarnate2@yahoo.com]
3.0:
- Mostly cosmetic changes, a few bits of information added here and there.
2.0:
- Matataki's Peanut Pond updated and added the carrot to the bait list with info
from [jaime_greiner@yahoo.com] and [sunyoh@home.net]
1.0:
- Basically the whole guide has been made. A future version will likely have an
additional section or two.
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| B. Copyright / Licensing                                               [B00] |
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• Dark Cloud is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. © 2001 Sony
Computer Entertainment Inc.
• This FAQ is for personal use only. Only the author and web sites listed
below have permission to redistribute this guide. Any other
redistribution requires consent from the author. The author's contact
information is listed in this guide.
• Web sites with permission to host this FAQ:
GameFAQs
Neoseeker
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| C. Fishing                                                             [C00] |
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1. Getting a Fishing Rod [C10]
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To get the fishing rod is fairly easy and, best of all, it's free. All you
need is the following Norune Village Atla:
• Alnet's House
• Cabin
• Lamp
• Stairway
• Llama
• Alnet
• Carl
Now, simply assemble Alnet's house and place it somewhere in Norune Village.
All you have to do is go inside and an event will take place where you'll
receive a Fishing Rod from Alnet.
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2. How to Fish [C20]
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Like fishing in the world world, fishing in Dark Cloud requires patience,
first to get the hang of it and afterward to wait for that perfect catch. Here
are some steps that will help you get on your way a bit faster:
• First, don't forget to bait your hook by pressing O (circle) and choosing some
bait from your inventory.
• Next, move to a spot where you'd like to cast and press X (cross) to cast your
line (NOTE: The Fishing Rod -MUST- be in your inventory).
• Wait. When a fish seems interested, wait until the bobber is -COMPLETELY-
submerged and then press X (cross) to reel the fish in. (NOTE: Using the
DUALSHOCK's vibration can be very helpful).
• If you're short on cash, you can attempt to save your bait from being stolen
by immediately pulling your line in if a fish is nibbling but not biting
(nibbling is indicated by very slight movement in the bobber).
• Finally, if you find trouble getting a fish's attention, you can try and use
the Left Analog stick to move your line around a bit and hopefully rouse
some interest.
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3. Bait [C30]
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There are various types of bait, even oddly including Bomb Nuts, that can be
found, bought, and sold in Dark Cloud. Of particular note is Poisonous Apples as
only one fish likes them--the Mardan Garayan--and they are the only bait the
Mardan Garayan likes.
,------------------------------------------------------------------------------,
| Batton             | Negie, Niler                                            |
|--------------------+---------------------------------------------------------|
| Bomb Nuts          | Negie, Niler, Nonky, Baku Baku*                         |
|--------------------+---------------------------------------------------------|
| Carrot             | Umadakara                                               |
|--------------------+---------------------------------------------------------|
| Evy                | Piccoly, Kaji                                           |
|--------------------+---------------------------------------------------------|
| Gooey Peach        | Negie, Nonky                                            |
|--------------------+---------------------------------------------------------|
| Mimi               | Gummy                                                   |
|--------------------+---------------------------------------------------------|
| Minon              | Negie, Niler, Nonky                                     |
|--------------------+---------------------------------------------------------|
| Petite Fish        | Baku Baku, Hama Hama, Heela                             |
|--------------------+---------------------------------------------------------|
| Poisonous Apple    | Mardan Garayan                                          |
|--------------------+---------------------------------------------------------|
| Potato Cake        | Baron Garayan, Den, Gummy, Heela, Nonky                 |
|--------------------+---------------------------------------------------------|
| Prickly            | Gummy                                                   |
|--------------------+---------------------------------------------------------|
| Throbbing Cherry   | Den, Gummy, Negie, Nonky                                |
`------------------------------------------------------------------------------`
*[raistlinreincarnate2@yahoo.com] sent me an email claiming to have caught
a Baku Baku at Peanut Pond with Bomb Nuts as bait.
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4. Fish Charts [C40]
----------
Many fish are only found in certain ponds, and the Mardan Garayan can even
only be caught at Dusk. Below are some tables outline which fish (and what bait
they prefer) can be found at each pond.
##########
a. Norune Village Pond                                                     [C4a]
,---------------------------------------------------------,
| Gummy          | Potato Cake, Prickly, Throbbing Cherry |
|----------------+----------------------------------------|
| Niler          | Bomb Nuts, Mimi, Minon                 |
|----------------+----------------------------------------|
| Nonky          | Gooey Peach, Minon                     |
`---------------------------------------------------------`
##########
b. Peanut Pond (Matataki Village)                                          [C4b]
,----------------------------------------------------------------------,
| Baku Baku      | Petite Fish, Bomb Nuts*                             |
|----------------+-----------------------------------------------------|
| Gobbler        | Prickly                                             |
|----------------+-----------------------------------------------------|
| Gummy          | Mimi, Prickly                                       |
|----------------+-----------------------------------------------------|
| Nonky          | Batton, Bomb Nuts, Gooey Peach, Minon, Potato Cake, |
|                | Throbbing Cherry                                    |
|----------------+-----------------------------------------------------|
| Tartan         | Minon, Potato Cake                                  |
|----------------+-----------------------------------------------------|
| Umadakara      | Carrot                                              |
`----------------------------------------------------------------------`
*[raistlinreincarnate2@yahoo.com] sent me an email claiming to have caught
a Baku Baku at Peanut Pond with Bomb Nuts as bait.
##########
c. Dockside (Queens)                                                       [C4c]
,----------------------------------,
| Hama Hama      | Petite Fish     |
|----------------+-----------------|
| Kaji           | Evy             |
|----------------+-----------------|
| Piccoly        | Evy             |
`----------------------------------`
##########
d. Muska Lacka Pond                                                        [C4d]
,--------------------------------------------------------------------------,
| Baron Garayan  | Potato Cake                                             |
|----------------+---------------------------------------------------------|
| Den            | Potato Cake, Throbbing Cherry                           |
|----------------+---------------------------------------------------------|
| Heela          | Petite Fish,  Potato Cake*, Throbbing Cherry*           |
|----------------+---------------------------------------------------------|
| Mardan Garayan | Poisonous Apple   -DUSK ONLY-                           |
|----------------+---------------------------------------------------------|
| Negie          | Batton, Bomb Nuts, Gooey Peach, Minon, Throbbing Cherry |
`--------------------------------------------------------------------------`
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| D. Special Thanks                                                      [D00] |
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• SONY - For the Playstation (and 2 and 3, maybe the PSP, possibly Blu-ray)
• SCEA, Level 5 - For Dark Cloud
• PRIMA - For this game's (and many others') guide(s)
• [jaime_greiner@yahoo.com] - Reminded me about the Carrot and Umadakara
• [sunyoh@home.net] - Helped with a few minor but significant details
• [saturno666@hotmail.it] - Tip on bait for the Heelas at Muska Lacka Pond
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| E. Contact Information                                                 [E00] |
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For questions or comments about this FAQ, feel free to send me an email.
Spelling, grammar, and punctuation are always appreciated. Also, if your comment
is going to have you listed in the FAQ, please specify how'd you wish to be
acknowledged (e.g. name only, name and email, email only, anonymous, etc.).
• [mintyphoenix@gmail.com]
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