Absolutely No Fishing in SWTOR 2r693v

Many players are asking whether or not there will be fishing in SWTOR. It’s a reasonable request since many MMORPGs have fishing implemented as a profession in the game. Georg Zoeller addresses the topic on the official SWTOR forums and explains why there should be absolutely no fishing in SWTOR. 25c36

Zoeller explains why it is not really possible to fish in this galaxy by breaking down the various worlds and areas:

“Hutta – Poisonous swamp, all fish are horribly mutated creatures that would eat you on sight. Better not go fishing.

Tython – Lush landscape, so peaceful, except for those Flesh Raider guys. Who look like Sharks (at least according to Tython chat on the test servers). Just think about it. Sharks that walk. Better don’t think what’s in that water. Avoid fishing!

millions of years ago. Some say it’s because the Sith are allergic to water (another reason they never learned to swim apparently).

Death Star? Think about an entire planet dumping their garbage down the various drains. Better not fish there!

Sith Sorcerer, but then again, you’re probably allergic to water. Dromund Kaas is out.

Rakghoul plague. Too dangerous to fish.

Empire and Republic are fighting. No relaxing fishing in a war zone. Better avoid that.

Nar Shaddaa – Ah yes, a techno moon. No water to fish there. If there was, it’d be full of drowned gambler corpses and hutts. Hutts don’t like being fished. Out.

Jawas. With Rocket Launchers. Out.”

Alright, Georg. We see what you did there. Funny stuff.