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FIELD GUIDE 07 / v1.1.4.4

Don't Sleep With The Fishes Tips & Tricks.

Practical decisions grounded in patch notes, with uncertain route advice labeled.

Sources checked Official notes + labeled community reports

Choose Support for Today's Work

Support is offered conditionally, costs one Energy, and expires at the end of the day. Check the shipmate's status board before budgeting actions.

Choose Support for Today's Work
ShipmateSupportUse when
FrederikKeep bait on successful catchesFishing with bait
RowRepairs cost two less EnergyBoat or item repairs
LaurelFood restores twice the hungerEating and recovery
Captain Whiskers1% fishing bonus (passive)A small extra catch chance

Rescue: Airplane and Cargo Ship

Signal with a Flare Gun or Flashlight, then keep surviving until rescue. The newer countdown replaces advice that treats every subsequent night as a fresh rescue lottery. No fixed wait length is published in the patch notes.

Reserve Recovery Supplies

Food risks can make tomorrow's plan fail. Keep a First Aid Kit available and check the Items page before eating junk or planning a dive.

Keep a Long Run's Goal Clear

A survival record and an ending attempt need different choices. Do not chase every secret at once. Track your highest day from the Main Menu; records from v1.1.1 were not backfilled.

Old Guides Need Version Checks

Guaranteed Frederik catches, permanent failed-flashlight lockouts, and mandatory pre-Kraken Heart completion are outdated. The linked developer notes take precedence over older walkthroughs.

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