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items/catalog/art_kit.tres

@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@
 script = ExtResource("1_item")
 item_id = &"art_kit"
 display_name = "Art Kit"
-description = "Press P in the game world to paint!"
+description = "Select the Art Kit in the Hotbar to paint."
 category = 1
 icon = ExtResource("2_icon")
 stackable = false

items/catalog/basic_fishing_rod.tres

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
-[gd_resource type="Resource" script_class="ItemData" load_steps=3 format=3]
+[gd_resource type="Resource" script_class="FishingRodData" load_steps=3 format=3]
 
-[ext_resource type="Script" path="res://items/item_data.gd" id="1_script"]
+[ext_resource type="Script" path="res://items/fishing_rod_data.gd" id="1_script"]
 [ext_resource type="Texture2D" path="res://items/icons/equipment/64_rod_base_thick.png" id="2_icon"]
 
 [resource]
@@ -8,6 +8,7 @@ script = ExtResource("1_script")
 item_id = &"basic_fishing_rod"
 display_name = "basic fishing rod"
 description = "a dependable starter rod. select it to cast."
+active = true
 category = 0
 icon = ExtResource("2_icon")
 stackable = false
@@ -15,3 +16,8 @@ max_stack = 1
 usable = true
 equippable = true
 hotbar_allowed = true
+shop_order = 1
+shop_price = 0
+unlock_level = 1
+effect_summary = "neutral baseline with no catch-selection or handling modifiers."
+tradeoff = "none."

items/catalog/cooler_expansion.tres

@@ -1,17 +0,0 @@
-[gd_resource type="Resource" script_class="ItemData" load_steps=3 format=3]
-
-[ext_resource type="Script" path="res://items/item_data.gd" id="1"]
-[ext_resource type="Texture2D" path="res://items/icons/placeholder/cooler_expansion.svg" id="2"]
-
-[resource]
-script = ExtResource("1")
-item_id = &"cooler_expansion"
-display_name = "cooler expansion"
-description = "permanently increases the number of fish the cooler can hold."
-category = 4
-icon = ExtResource("2")
-stackable = false
-max_stack = 1
-usable = false
-equippable = false
-hotbar_allowed = false

items/catalog/item_catalog.tres

@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-[gd_resource type="Resource" script_class="ItemCatalog" load_steps=18 format=3]
+[gd_resource type="Resource" script_class="ItemCatalog" load_steps=38 format=3]
 
 [ext_resource type="Script" path="res://items/item_catalog.gd" id="1_script"]
 [ext_resource type="Resource" path="res://items/catalog/basic_fishing_rod.tres" id="2_rod"]
@@ -6,7 +6,6 @@
 [ext_resource type="Resource" path="res://items/catalog/energy_drink.tres" id="4_energy"]
 [ext_resource type="Resource" path="res://items/catalog/snack.tres" id="5_snack"]
 [ext_resource type="Resource" path="res://items/catalog/fish_finder.tres" id="6_finder"]
-[ext_resource type="Resource" path="res://items/catalog/cooler_expansion.tres" id="7_cooler"]
 [ext_resource type="Resource" path="res://items/catalog/art_kit.tres" id="8_art_kit"]
 [ext_resource type="Resource" path="res://items/catalog/worms.tres" id="9_worms"]
 [ext_resource type="Resource" path="res://items/catalog/snails.tres" id="10_snails"]
@@ -17,7 +16,28 @@
 [ext_resource type="Resource" path="res://items/catalog/luminous_roe.tres" id="15_roe"]
 [ext_resource type="Resource" path="res://items/catalog/the_standby.tres" id="16_standby"]
 [ext_resource type="Resource" path="res://items/catalog/batteries.tres" id="17_batteries"]
+[ext_resource type="Resource" path="res://items/catalog/rods/cardboard_classic_rod.tres" id="18_cardboard"]
+[ext_resource type="Resource" path="res://items/catalog/rods/pond_skipper_rod.tres" id="19_pond"]
+[ext_resource type="Resource" path="res://items/catalog/rods/river_runner_rod.tres" id="20_river"]
+[ext_resource type="Resource" path="res://items/catalog/rods/lake_lunker_rod.tres" id="21_lake"]
+[ext_resource type="Resource" path="res://items/catalog/rods/salt_spray_rod.tres" id="22_salt"]
+[ext_resource type="Resource" path="res://items/catalog/rods/whisker_stick_rod.tres" id="23_whisker"]
+[ext_resource type="Resource" path="res://items/catalog/rods/reef_raker_rod.tres" id="24_reef"]
+[ext_resource type="Resource" path="res://items/catalog/rods/moonbeam_rod.tres" id="25_moonbeam"]
+[ext_resource type="Resource" path="res://items/catalog/rods/sun_chaser_rod.tres" id="26_sun"]
+[ext_resource type="Resource" path="res://items/catalog/rods/rainmaker_rod.tres" id="27_rain"]
+[ext_resource type="Resource" path="res://items/catalog/rods/fogcatcher_rod.tres" id="28_fog"]
+[ext_resource type="Resource" path="res://items/catalog/rods/field_guide_rod.tres" id="29_guide"]
+[ext_resource type="Resource" path="res://items/catalog/rods/small_fry_rod.tres" id="30_small"]
+[ext_resource type="Resource" path="res://items/catalog/rods/heavy_hauler_rod.tres" id="31_heavy"]
+[ext_resource type="Resource" path="res://items/catalog/rods/pocket_rocket_rod.tres" id="32_rocket"]
+[ext_resource type="Resource" path="res://items/catalog/rods/lucky_twig_rod.tres" id="33_lucky"]
+[ext_resource type="Resource" path="res://items/catalog/rods/showboat_rod.tres" id="34_showboat"]
+[ext_resource type="Resource" path="res://items/catalog/rods/deep_blue_rod.tres" id="35_deep"]
+[ext_resource type="Resource" path="res://items/catalog/rods/oddity_string_rod.tres" id="36_oddity"]
+[ext_resource type="Resource" path="res://items/catalog/rods/aurora_rod.tres" id="37_aurora"]
+[ext_resource type="Resource" path="res://items/catalog/magnet.tres" id="38_magnet"]
 
 [resource]
 script = ExtResource("1_script")
-items = [ExtResource("2_rod"), ExtResource("3_coffee"), ExtResource("4_energy"), ExtResource("5_snack"), ExtResource("6_finder"), ExtResource("7_cooler"), ExtResource("8_art_kit"), ExtResource("9_worms"), ExtResource("10_snails"), ExtResource("11_shrimp"), ExtResource("12_squid"), ExtResource("14_sardine"), ExtResource("13_anchovy"), ExtResource("15_roe"), ExtResource("16_standby"), ExtResource("17_batteries")]
+items = [ExtResource("2_rod"), ExtResource("3_coffee"), ExtResource("4_energy"), ExtResource("5_snack"), ExtResource("6_finder"), ExtResource("8_art_kit"), ExtResource("9_worms"), ExtResource("10_snails"), ExtResource("11_shrimp"), ExtResource("12_squid"), ExtResource("14_sardine"), ExtResource("13_anchovy"), ExtResource("15_roe"), ExtResource("16_standby"), ExtResource("17_batteries"), ExtResource("18_cardboard"), ExtResource("19_pond"), ExtResource("20_river"), ExtResource("21_lake"), ExtResource("22_salt"), ExtResource("23_whisker"), ExtResource("24_reef"), ExtResource("25_moonbeam"), ExtResource("26_sun"), ExtResource("27_rain"), ExtResource("28_fog"), ExtResource("29_guide"), ExtResource("30_small"), ExtResource("31_heavy"), ExtResource("32_rocket"), ExtResource("33_lucky"), ExtResource("34_showboat"), ExtResource("35_deep"), ExtResource("36_oddity"), ExtResource("37_aurora"), ExtResource("38_magnet")]

items/catalog/luminous_roe.tres

@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@
 script = ExtResource("1")
 item_id = &"luminous_roe"
 display_name = "luminous roe"
-description = "rare glowing roe with the strongest rare catch odds."
+description = "rare glowing roe with the strongest rarity and quality odds."
 icon = ExtResource("2_icon")
 category = 2
 bait_tags = Array[StringName]([&"bait_rarity_6"])

items/catalog/magnet.tres

@@ -0,0 +1,16 @@
+[gd_resource type="Resource" script_class="ItemData" load_steps=2 format=3]
+
+[ext_resource type="Script" path="res://items/item_data.gd" id="1"]
+
+[resource]
+script = ExtResource("1")
+item_id = &"magnet"
+display_name = "magnet"
+description = "a heavy magnet ready for future magnet fishing."
+active = true
+category = 1
+stackable = false
+max_stack = 1
+usable = false
+equippable = false
+hotbar_allowed = false

items/catalog/rods/aurora_rod.tres

@@ -0,0 +1,25 @@
+[gd_resource type="Resource" script_class="FishingRodData" load_steps=2 format=3]
+
+[ext_resource type="Script" path="res://items/fishing_rod_data.gd" id="1_script"]
+
+[resource]
+script = ExtResource("1_script")
+item_id = &"aurora_rod"
+display_name = "aurora rod"
+description = "a shifting ribbon of color for anglers who have tried nearly everything else."
+active = false
+category = 0
+stackable = false
+max_stack = 1
+usable = true
+equippable = true
+hotbar_allowed = true
+shop_order = 21
+shop_price = 5000
+unlock_level = 15
+bite_time_multiplier = 1.35
+reel_speed_multiplier = 0.9
+rarity_weight_multipliers = Array[float]([0.85, 1.00, 1.15, 1.30, 1.45])
+quality_weight_multipliers = Array[float]([0.80, 0.95, 1.15, 1.30, 1.45])
+effect_summary = "modestly improves both species rarity and catch quality across all eligible fish."
+tradeoff = "the slowest bite cycle in the set; intended as an expensive late-game sidegrade."

items/catalog/rods/cardboard_classic_rod.tres

@@ -0,0 +1,26 @@
+[gd_resource type="Resource" script_class="FishingRodData" load_steps=2 format=3]
+
+[ext_resource type="Script" path="res://items/fishing_rod_data.gd" id="1_script"]
+
+[resource]
+script = ExtResource("1_script")
+item_id = &"cardboard_classic_rod"
+display_name = "cardboard classic"
+description = "a cheerful folded rod that gets bites quickly, if not impressively."
+active = false
+category = 0
+stackable = false
+max_stack = 1
+usable = true
+equippable = true
+hotbar_allowed = true
+shop_order = 2
+shop_price = 40
+unlock_level = 1
+bite_time_multiplier = 0.85
+reel_speed_multiplier = 0.95
+barrier_power_multiplier = 0.85
+rarity_weight_multipliers = Array[float]([1.20, 1.00, 0.85, 0.70, 0.55])
+quality_weight_multipliers = Array[float]([1.20, 1.05, 0.85, 0.70, 0.55])
+effect_summary = "shorter bite waits and a low-cost early sidegrade."
+tradeoff = "leans toward common, lower-quality fish and has weaker handling."

items/catalog/rods/deep_blue_rod.tres

@@ -0,0 +1,27 @@
+[gd_resource type="Resource" script_class="FishingRodData" load_steps=2 format=3]
+
+[ext_resource type="Script" path="res://items/fishing_rod_data.gd" id="1_script"]
+
+[resource]
+script = ExtResource("1_script")
+item_id = &"deep_blue_rod"
+display_name = "deep blue"
+description = "a heavy navy rod for enormous shapes moving far offshore."
+active = false
+category = 0
+stackable = false
+max_stack = 1
+usable = true
+equippable = true
+hotbar_allowed = true
+shop_order = 19
+shop_price = 2500
+unlock_level = 12
+preferred_collection_groups = Array[StringName]([&"Coastal sharks", &"Large coastal predators", &"Oceanic billfish", &"Oceanic pelagic fish", &"Oceanic tuna", &"Open-ocean giants"])
+affinity_weight_multiplier = 1.75
+weight_roll_bias = 0.32
+bite_time_multiplier = 1.28
+reel_speed_multiplier = 0.82
+barrier_power_multiplier = 1.25
+effect_summary = "favors large ocean predator and pelagic collection groups and biases weight upward."
+tradeoff = "very long bite waits and slower reeling."

items/catalog/rods/field_guide_rod.tres

@@ -0,0 +1,23 @@
+[gd_resource type="Resource" script_class="FishingRodData" load_steps=2 format=3]
+
+[ext_resource type="Script" path="res://items/fishing_rod_data.gd" id="1_script"]
+
+[resource]
+script = ExtResource("1_script")
+item_id = &"field_guide_rod"
+display_name = "field guide rod"
+description = "a note-covered rod that keeps tugging toward something new."
+active = false
+category = 0
+stackable = false
+max_stack = 1
+usable = true
+equippable = true
+hotbar_allowed = true
+shop_order = 13
+shop_price = 1350
+unlock_level = 8
+undiscovered_weight_multiplier = 1.9
+bite_time_multiplier = 1.15
+effect_summary = "substantially increases the relative weight of eligible undiscovered species."
+tradeoff = "longer bite waits and no bonus after a species is discovered."

items/catalog/rods/fogcatcher_rod.tres

@@ -0,0 +1,23 @@
+[gd_resource type="Resource" script_class="FishingRodData" load_steps=2 format=3]
+
+[ext_resource type="Script" path="res://items/fishing_rod_data.gd" id="1_script"]
+
+[resource]
+script = ExtResource("1_script")
+item_id = &"fogcatcher_rod"
+display_name = "fogcatcher"
+description = "a hazy blue rod for fish that prefer not to be seen."
+active = false
+category = 0
+stackable = false
+max_stack = 1
+usable = true
+equippable = true
+hotbar_allowed = true
+shop_order = 12
+shop_price = 1100
+unlock_level = 7
+weather_affinity = 2
+affinity_weight_multiplier = 1.65
+effect_summary = "strongly favors eligible fog-active fish."
+tradeoff = "its affinity provides no benefit outside foggy weather."

items/catalog/rods/heavy_hauler_rod.tres

@@ -0,0 +1,25 @@
+[gd_resource type="Resource" script_class="FishingRodData" load_steps=2 format=3]
+
+[ext_resource type="Script" path="res://items/fishing_rod_data.gd" id="1_script"]
+
+[resource]
+script = ExtResource("1_script")
+item_id = &"heavy_hauler_rod"
+display_name = "heavy hauler"
+description = "a thick rod that would rather bring home one enormous fish."
+active = false
+category = 0
+stackable = false
+max_stack = 1
+usable = true
+equippable = true
+hotbar_allowed = true
+shop_order = 15
+shop_price = 1500
+unlock_level = 9
+weight_roll_bias = 0.28
+bite_time_multiplier = 1.18
+reel_speed_multiplier = 0.88
+barrier_power_multiplier = 1.2
+effect_summary = "biases fish weight upward and adds barrier power."
+tradeoff = "longer bite waits and slower reeling."

items/catalog/rods/lake_lunker_rod.tres

@@ -0,0 +1,25 @@
+[gd_resource type="Resource" script_class="FishingRodData" load_steps=2 format=3]
+
+[ext_resource type="Script" path="res://items/fishing_rod_data.gd" id="1_script"]
+
+[resource]
+script = ExtResource("1_script")
+item_id = &"lake_lunker_rod"
+display_name = "lake lunker"
+description = "a broad, patient rod that favors hefty catches from open lakes."
+active = false
+category = 0
+stackable = false
+max_stack = 1
+usable = true
+equippable = true
+hotbar_allowed = true
+shop_order = 5
+shop_price = 400
+unlock_level = 4
+preferred_location_tags = Array[StringName]([&"lake"])
+affinity_weight_multiplier = 1.45
+weight_roll_bias = 0.12
+bite_time_multiplier = 1.05
+effect_summary = "favors eligible lake fish and gently biases weight rolls upward."
+tradeoff = "slightly longer bite waits."

items/catalog/rods/lucky_twig_rod.tres

@@ -0,0 +1,25 @@
+[gd_resource type="Resource" script_class="FishingRodData" load_steps=2 format=3]
+
+[ext_resource type="Script" path="res://items/fishing_rod_data.gd" id="1_script"]
+
+[resource]
+script = ExtResource("1_script")
+item_id = &"lucky_twig_rod"
+display_name = "lucky twig"
+description = "an ordinary-looking branch that insists it is extremely lucky."
+active = false
+category = 0
+stackable = false
+max_stack = 1
+usable = true
+equippable = true
+hotbar_allowed = true
+shop_order = 17
+shop_price = 1800
+unlock_level = 10
+bite_time_multiplier = 1.2
+reel_speed_multiplier = 0.9
+barrier_power_multiplier = 0.85
+rarity_weight_multipliers = Array[float]([0.65, 1.00, 1.35, 1.65, 2.00])
+effect_summary = "strongly shifts species rarity toward rare, epic, and legendary fish."
+tradeoff = "longer bite waits, slower reeling, and weaker barrier power."

items/catalog/rods/moonbeam_rod.tres

@@ -0,0 +1,25 @@
+[gd_resource type="Resource" script_class="FishingRodData" load_steps=2 format=3]
+
+[ext_resource type="Script" path="res://items/fishing_rod_data.gd" id="1_script"]
+
+[resource]
+script = ExtResource("1_script")
+item_id = &"moonbeam_rod"
+display_name = "moonbeam rod"
+description = "a pale rod that wakes up when the island goes quiet."
+active = false
+category = 0
+stackable = false
+max_stack = 1
+usable = true
+equippable = true
+hotbar_allowed = true
+shop_order = 9
+shop_price = 950
+unlock_level = 6
+time_affinity = 2
+affinity_weight_multiplier = 1.5
+bite_time_multiplier = 1.08
+quality_weight_multipliers = Array[float]([0.95, 0.98, 1.00, 1.08, 1.25])
+effect_summary = "favors eligible night fish and gives shiny quality a modest lift."
+tradeoff = "slightly longer bite waits."

items/catalog/rods/oddity_string_rod.tres

@@ -0,0 +1,25 @@
+[gd_resource type="Resource" script_class="FishingRodData" load_steps=2 format=3]
+
+[ext_resource type="Script" path="res://items/fishing_rod_data.gd" id="1_script"]
+
+[resource]
+script = ExtResource("1_script")
+item_id = &"oddity_string_rod"
+display_name = "oddity string"
+description = "a crooked spool of string that attracts fish with questionable silhouettes."
+active = false
+category = 0
+stackable = false
+max_stack = 1
+usable = true
+equippable = true
+hotbar_allowed = true
+shop_order = 20
+shop_price = 2600
+unlock_level = 12
+preferred_collection_groups = Array[StringName]([&"Brackish oddities", &"Coastal oddities", &"Deep-sea oddities", &"Freshwater oddities", &"Reef oddities"])
+affinity_weight_multiplier = 1.8
+bite_time_multiplier = 1.18
+quality_weight_multipliers = Array[float]([1.10, 1.05, 0.95, 0.90, 0.90])
+effect_summary = "favors eligible fish from authored oddity collection groups."
+tradeoff = "longer bite waits and a slight average-quality penalty."

items/catalog/rods/pocket_rocket_rod.tres

@@ -0,0 +1,25 @@
+[gd_resource type="Resource" script_class="FishingRodData" load_steps=2 format=3]
+
+[ext_resource type="Script" path="res://items/fishing_rod_data.gd" id="1_script"]
+
+[resource]
+script = ExtResource("1_script")
+item_id = &"pocket_rocket_rod"
+display_name = "pocket rocket"
+description = "a buzzing pocket-sized rod for anglers in a hurry."
+active = false
+category = 0
+stackable = false
+max_stack = 1
+usable = true
+equippable = true
+hotbar_allowed = true
+shop_order = 16
+shop_price = 1400
+unlock_level = 9
+bite_time_multiplier = 0.7
+reel_speed_multiplier = 1.25
+barrier_power_multiplier = 0.8
+rarity_weight_multipliers = Array[float]([1.15, 1.00, 0.85, 0.72, 0.60])
+effect_summary = "greatly shortens bite waits and reels faster."
+tradeoff = "reduces higher-rarity odds and barrier power."

items/catalog/rods/pond_skipper_rod.tres

@@ -0,0 +1,24 @@
+[gd_resource type="Resource" script_class="FishingRodData" load_steps=2 format=3]
+
+[ext_resource type="Script" path="res://items/fishing_rod_data.gd" id="1_script"]
+
+[resource]
+script = ExtResource("1_script")
+item_id = &"pond_skipper_rod"
+display_name = "pond skipper"
+description = "a springy little rod that feels at home beside quiet ponds."
+active = false
+category = 0
+stackable = false
+max_stack = 1
+usable = true
+equippable = true
+hotbar_allowed = true
+shop_order = 3
+shop_price = 150
+unlock_level = 2
+preferred_location_tags = Array[StringName]([&"starter_pond", &"pond"])
+affinity_weight_multiplier = 1.5
+bite_time_multiplier = 0.95
+effect_summary = "increases the relative selection weight of eligible pond fish."
+tradeoff = "none; a focused sidegrade rather than a direct upgrade."

items/catalog/rods/rainmaker_rod.tres

@@ -0,0 +1,23 @@
+[gd_resource type="Resource" script_class="FishingRodData" load_steps=2 format=3]
+
+[ext_resource type="Script" path="res://items/fishing_rod_data.gd" id="1_script"]
+
+[resource]
+script = ExtResource("1_script")
+item_id = &"rainmaker_rod"
+display_name = "rainmaker"
+description = "a drip-shaped rod that becomes unusually lucky in the rain."
+active = false
+category = 0
+stackable = false
+max_stack = 1
+usable = true
+equippable = true
+hotbar_allowed = true
+shop_order = 11
+shop_price = 1100
+unlock_level = 7
+weather_affinity = 1
+affinity_weight_multiplier = 1.65
+effect_summary = "strongly favors eligible rain-active fish."
+tradeoff = "its affinity provides no benefit outside rainy weather."

items/catalog/rods/reef_raker_rod.tres

@@ -0,0 +1,24 @@
+[gd_resource type="Resource" script_class="FishingRodData" load_steps=2 format=3]
+
+[ext_resource type="Script" path="res://items/fishing_rod_data.gd" id="1_script"]
+
+[resource]
+script = ExtResource("1_script")
+item_id = &"reef_raker_rod"
+display_name = "reef raker"
+description = "a bright hooked rod tuned for the crowded life around reefs."
+active = false
+category = 0
+stackable = false
+max_stack = 1
+usable = true
+equippable = true
+hotbar_allowed = true
+shop_order = 8
+shop_price = 900
+unlock_level = 6
+preferred_collection_groups = Array[StringName]([&"Cold reef fish", &"Reef ambush fish", &"Reef eels", &"Reef flatfish", &"Reef grazers", &"Reef oddities", &"Reef ornamentals", &"Reef predators", &"Reef schooling fish", &"Reef snapper", &"Reef wrasses", &"Temperate reef fish", &"Temperate reef predators"])
+affinity_weight_multiplier = 1.45
+quality_weight_multipliers = Array[float]([0.95, 1.00, 1.12, 1.05, 1.00])
+effect_summary = "favors eligible reef collection groups and modestly favors impressive quality."
+tradeoff = "no advantage away from reef-associated fish."

items/catalog/rods/river_runner_rod.tres

@@ -0,0 +1,24 @@
+[gd_resource type="Resource" script_class="FishingRodData" load_steps=2 format=3]
+
+[ext_resource type="Script" path="res://items/fishing_rod_data.gd" id="1_script"]
+
+[resource]
+script = ExtResource("1_script")
+item_id = &"river_runner_rod"
+display_name = "river runner"
+description = "a lively rod made to keep pace with moving river water."
+active = false
+category = 0
+stackable = false
+max_stack = 1
+usable = true
+equippable = true
+hotbar_allowed = true
+shop_order = 4
+shop_price = 250
+unlock_level = 3
+preferred_location_tags = Array[StringName]([&"river"])
+affinity_weight_multiplier = 1.5
+reel_speed_multiplier = 1.05
+effect_summary = "increases the relative selection weight of eligible river fish."
+tradeoff = "none; a focused sidegrade rather than a direct upgrade."

items/catalog/rods/salt_spray_rod.tres

@@ -0,0 +1,24 @@
+[gd_resource type="Resource" script_class="FishingRodData" load_steps=2 format=3]
+
+[ext_resource type="Script" path="res://items/fishing_rod_data.gd" id="1_script"]
+
+[resource]
+script = ExtResource("1_script")
+item_id = &"salt_spray_rod"
+display_name = "salt spray"
+description = "a sea-green rod that seems happiest with salt on the line."
+active = false
+category = 0
+stackable = false
+max_stack = 1
+usable = true
+equippable = true
+hotbar_allowed = true
+shop_order = 6
+shop_price = 600
+unlock_level = 5
+preferred_location_tags = Array[StringName]([&"ocean"])
+affinity_weight_multiplier = 1.5
+rarity_weight_multipliers = Array[float]([0.95, 1.00, 1.05, 1.05, 1.05])
+effect_summary = "increases the relative selection weight of eligible ocean fish."
+tradeoff = "none; a focused sidegrade rather than a direct upgrade."

items/catalog/rods/showboat_rod.tres

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+[gd_resource type="Resource" script_class="FishingRodData" load_steps=2 format=3]
+
+[ext_resource type="Script" path="res://items/fishing_rod_data.gd" id="1_script"]
+
+[resource]
+script = ExtResource("1_script")
+item_id = &"showboat_rod"
+display_name = "showboat"
+description = "a theatrical rod that refuses to land an unimpressive fish quietly."
+active = false
+category = 0
+stackable = false
+max_stack = 1
+usable = true
+equippable = true
+hotbar_allowed = true
+shop_order = 18
+shop_price = 2000
+unlock_level = 11
+bite_time_multiplier = 1.18
+reel_speed_multiplier = 0.9
+quality_weight_multipliers = Array[float]([0.50, 0.75, 1.35, 1.70, 2.10])
+effect_summary = "strongly shifts catch quality toward impressive, exceptional, and shiny."
+tradeoff = "longer bite waits and slower reeling; species rarity is unchanged."

items/catalog/rods/small_fry_rod.tres

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+[gd_resource type="Resource" script_class="FishingRodData" load_steps=2 format=3]
+
+[ext_resource type="Script" path="res://items/fishing_rod_data.gd" id="1_script"]
+
+[resource]
+script = ExtResource("1_script")
+item_id = &"small_fry_rod"
+display_name = "small fry"
+description = "a tiny rod for anglers who value character over size."
+active = false
+category = 0
+stackable = false
+max_stack = 1
+usable = true
+equippable = true
+hotbar_allowed = true
+shop_order = 14
+shop_price = 1200
+unlock_level = 8
+weight_roll_bias = -0.25
+quality_weight_multipliers = Array[float]([0.75, 0.90, 1.25, 1.40, 1.55])
+effect_summary = "biases fish weight downward while improving high-quality outcomes."
+tradeoff = "produces smaller catches on average."

items/catalog/rods/sun_chaser_rod.tres

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+[gd_resource type="Resource" script_class="FishingRodData" load_steps=2 format=3]
+
+[ext_resource type="Script" path="res://items/fishing_rod_data.gd" id="1_script"]
+
+[resource]
+script = ExtResource("1_script")
+item_id = &"sun_chaser_rod"
+display_name = "sun chaser"
+description = "a warm cream rod that likes bright mornings and busy afternoons."
+active = false
+category = 0
+stackable = false
+max_stack = 1
+usable = true
+equippable = true
+hotbar_allowed = true
+shop_order = 10
+shop_price = 950
+unlock_level = 6
+time_affinity = 1
+affinity_weight_multiplier = 1.4
+rarity_weight_multipliers = Array[float]([0.95, 1.00, 1.12, 1.08, 1.00])
+effect_summary = "favors eligible daytime fish and modestly improves rare-species odds."
+tradeoff = "none; a focused sidegrade rather than a direct upgrade."

items/catalog/rods/whisker_stick_rod.tres

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+[gd_resource type="Resource" script_class="FishingRodData" load_steps=2 format=3]
+
+[ext_resource type="Script" path="res://items/fishing_rod_data.gd" id="1_script"]
+
+[resource]
+script = ExtResource("1_script")
+item_id = &"whisker_stick_rod"
+display_name = "whisker stick"
+description = "a bendy rod with a suspicious talent for finding catfish."
+active = false
+category = 0
+stackable = false
+max_stack = 1
+usable = true
+equippable = true
+hotbar_allowed = true
+shop_order = 7
+shop_price = 750
+unlock_level = 5
+preferred_collection_groups = Array[StringName]([&"Freshwater catfish"])
+affinity_weight_multiplier = 1.7
+bite_time_multiplier = 1.08
+effect_summary = "strongly favors eligible fish in the Freshwater catfish collection group."
+tradeoff = "slightly longer bite waits while it searches for whiskers."

items/catalog/shrimp.tres

@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@
 script = ExtResource("1")
 item_id = &"shrimp"
 display_name = "shrimp"
-description = "lively bait that noticeably improves rare catch chances."
+description = "lively bait that noticeably improves rarity and quality odds."
 icon = ExtResource("2_icon")
 category = 2
 bait_tags = Array[StringName]([&"bait_rarity_2"])

items/catalog/snails.tres

@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@
 script = ExtResource("1")
 item_id = &"snails"
 display_name = "snails"
-description = "slow-moving bait with a better chance for rarer catches."
+description = "slow-moving bait with better rarity and quality odds."
 icon = ExtResource("2_icon")
 category = 2
 bait_tags = Array[StringName]([&"bait_rarity_1"])

items/catalog/squid_chunks.tres

@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@
 script = ExtResource("1")
 item_id = &"squid_chunks"
 display_name = "squid chunks"
-description = "rich cut bait that strongly favors rarer catches."
+description = "rich cut bait that strongly favors rarer, higher-quality catches."
 icon = ExtResource("2_icon")
 category = 2
 bait_tags = Array[StringName]([&"bait_rarity_3"])

items/catalog/whole_anchovy.tres

@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@
 script = ExtResource("1")
 item_id = &"whole_anchovy"
 display_name = "sardine"
-description = "valuable oily schooling bait tuned for exceptional catches."
+description = "valuable oily schooling bait tuned for exceptional rarity and quality odds."
 icon = ExtResource("2_icon")
 category = 2
 bait_tags = Array[StringName]([&"bait_rarity_5"])

items/catalog/whole_sardine.tres

@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@
 script = ExtResource("1")
 item_id = &"whole_sardine"
 display_name = "minnow"
-description = "small live bait with high rare catch potential."
+description = "small live bait with strong rarity and quality potential."
 icon = ExtResource("2_icon")
 category = 2
 bait_tags = Array[StringName]([&"bait_rarity_4"])

items/catalog/worms.tres

@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@
 script = ExtResource("1")
 item_id = &"worms"
 display_name = "worms"
-description = "basic bait that opens a small chance for rarer catches."
+description = "basic bait that opens a small chance for rarer, higher-quality catches."
 icon = ExtResource("2_icon")
 category = 2
 bait_tags = Array[StringName]([&"worm", &"bait_rarity_0"])