Loading screen tips

The loading screen of Creatures of the Deep provides useful tips and hints for players. These tips were added in patch 1.75 (26 July 2023).

## Tips

**A Relaxing Break:** Take a moment to relax by watching your fish swim peacefully in the aquqrium.

**Achievements:** Complete achievements for bonus XP and to unlock new buildings and fishing spots.

**Aim for Achievements:** Completing achievements not only brings satisfaction but also earns you valuable XP.

**Aquarium**: Don't forget to add fish to your aquarium! They will give you additional money every day.

**Aquarium:** The rarer the fish in your aquarium, the more income you generate.

**Attribute Advancement**: Each attribute boosts your abilities in different ways. Invest your attribute points wisely.

**Balancing Act**: A well-balanced angler has a mix of all attributes. Make sure you're improving all of them for the best results.

**Be Part of a Clan:** Being part of a clan allows you to take part in clan wars for exclusive rewards.

**Clans:** Join a clan to meet fellow anglers, participate in clan-exclusive competitions, and earn unique rewards!

**Clean Up the Oceans:** Collecting trash while fishing isn't just about earning points. You're also helping to clean up the oceans!

**Cast and reel:** The best way to catch items is to cast and reel.

**Catching Trash:** Don't be discouraged by catching trash. Selling it not only gives you money, but also increases your karma.

**Charisma:** Negotiate like a pro! Enhance your 'Charisma' to negotiate better prices for your catches and maximize your profits.

**Chase the Legends**: Monsters are hard to find but come with rewards. Gather tips from NPCs, purchase unique monster bait, and exhibit patience to catch them.

**Choose Wisely**: Different rods have different properties. Choose the one that suits your fishing strategy the best.

**Collect floating planks:** Floating planks are a valuable resource that you can use to upgrade your island.

**Day and night**: The game world follows a realistic day-night cycle. Certain fish species are more active during specific times of the day.

**Day and Night Cycle:** The cycle of day and night affects fish, creatures, and monsters. Observe the changes and adapt your playstyle.

**Don't Risk Your Karma:** Throwing garbage back into the water decreases your karma. Always opt for selling or recycling it.

**Enter Tournaments**: Compete in tournaments to earn special rewards and showcase your angling skills.

Find and complete quests to earn tips, hints, bonus XP, and unlockable goodies.

**Fish in Different Locations:** Explore various fishing spots to catch a diverse range of fish and collect unique items.

**Good Karma, Good Results:** Maintaining high karma increases your luck in fishing. Don't pollute the waters!

**Have Fun**: The game is meant for relaxation and enjoyment, don't stress and have fun!

**Join the Community:** By joining our Discord server, you can chat with other players and out team, get tips, and share your achievements.

**Join the Discord Community**: Get involved with the game's Discord community to share experiences, get advice, and make friends.

**Karma**: Positive actions leads to positive results in the game world. Be good on your adventure!

**Know Your Gear:** Different rods have different attributes. Make sure you're using the one that best suits your current fishing goals.

**Know Your Rods:** Each rod has unique stats. Learn them well to make the most of your fishing experience.

**Look for shoals:** The best places for fishing are where the shoals are visible.

**Lucky Charms**: Not finding rare fish? Maybe it's time to put some points into 'Luck'.

**Maximize earnings:** The bigger the fish, the more you earn from selling it.

**Maximize your Earnings**: Sell your caught fish at the market to earn coins. Remember, the bigger and rarer the fish, the more it sells for.

**Month Matters:** Pay attention to the month! Some fish are more active, thus easier to catch during certain months.

**Nightfall:** As the sun sets, the sea life changes. Keep an eye out for different fish species that prefer the cover of darkness.

**Patience:** Fish won't always bite, especially the bigger or less common ones. Patience is the key to success.

**Patience is Key:** Catching rare fish requires a lot of patience.

**Patience is Key:** Don't rush to cast your rod. Look for water traces to locate fish schools and strategically place your bait for a bigger catch.

**Perception:** Spot your prize! Boost your 'Perception' to detect fish more easily and never miss an opportunity.

**Protect the Environment**: Each piece of Garbage you remove from the water helps protect the game's environment.

**Quests and Achievements**: Regularly complete them to level up faster.

**Quick Reflexes:** Missed that bite? Increase your 'Reflex' attribute to ensure it never happens again.

**Relax and Enjoy:** Fishing is all about patience and relaxation. Take your time and enjoy peacefulness of fishing experience.

**Remember**, the bigger your aquarium, the more fish you can keep and the higher your income.

**Repairing Gear:** Keep an eye on the condition of your gear. A broken rod won't catch anything!

**Responsible Angling**: Use the Garbage Grabber Rod to clean up trash from the water, improving your in-game Karma.

**Seasons:** Each fish has its most active months. Check the bestiary to find out the best time to catch specific species.

**Seasonal Swimmers:** Just like in nature, every fish in the game has its prime season. Want to catch the biggest one? Time it right!

**Sharp Eye**: Can't see the fish? A few points in 'Perception' can make a world of difference.

**Shopping**: Remember to buy baits and upgrades your gear. It helps to attract and catch bigger fish.

**Skill investment**: Boost your luck, strength, reflex, and perception to improve your fishing success.

**Skills:** When you level up, remember to allocate points to skills that will enhance your chances of fishing success.

**Sleeping Giants:** Some monsters only come out at night. Are you brave enough to face them?

**Strength Matters:** Boosting your strength can help you reel in larger fish with ease.

**Take Advantage of Daily Tasks:** Complete daily tasks on your notice board for extra coins and gems.

**Take It Slow:** Creatures of the Deep is a game of patience, Take your time, relax, and the fish will come to you.

**Tasks:** Completing tasks is a fast way to gain experience and level up.

**Tournament Participation:** Tournaments offer high rewards, including gems and cash. High rankings can earn you unique badges.

**Traces on the Water:** Watch the traces on the water to locate fish schools.

**Upgrade Your Character:** Spend your experience points wisely to develop your character's

**Use baits:** Baits attract different species of fish, use them to your advantage.

**Use Lure**: Different fish prefer different lure. Make sure to equip the right one to increase your chances of catching the fish you want.

Use your bestiary to track how many fish and items you have caught, and how many still remain.

**Want to increase your passive income?** Upgrade your aquarium and add more rare and exotic fish to your collection.

**Wood:** Collect drifting wood, which can be found near docks and spots, to build on your island.

You will recognize the places of large shoals by the traces in the water.