harry747 17 Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 I bought a boat for the camp but now I can't use it. What's up with that? What's the point having a boat when it can't be used? Link to post Share on other sites
Anc1entC0re 51 Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 What chapter are you in? I am assuming we are talking about the story mode right? Link to post Share on other sites
harry747 17 Posted January 26, 2020 Author Share Posted January 26, 2020 Yes, of course it's story mode. My ps4 is offline because I find Sony's privacy policy UNACCEPTABLE. And I'm in chapter 3. Link to post Share on other sites
Tater 16 Posted January 27, 2020 Share Posted January 27, 2020 I've bought every upgrade for the camp except the boat. Kind of hesitant to buy it now. Link to post Share on other sites
Foxtrot 264 Posted January 27, 2020 Share Posted January 27, 2020 The boat should be found at the jetty at Clemens Point (Chapter 3). I don't think I ever used a boat outside of any story missions. There are some useful animals on the islands offshore from the camp, but you can easily ride your horse across and retain your choice of weapons. Link to post Share on other sites
harry747 17 Posted January 27, 2020 Author Share Posted January 27, 2020 22 minutes ago, Tater said: ... except the boat. Kind of hesitant to buy it now. Can't blame ya. What good is an object that just sits there and refuses to be used? Bloody expensive piece of decoration, if you ask me Link to post Share on other sites
Tater 16 Posted January 27, 2020 Share Posted January 27, 2020 12 minutes ago, harry747 said: Can't blame ya. What good is an object that just sits there and refuses to be used? Bloody expensive piece of decoration, if you ask me This leads to another question, but I'll make a new thread to not derail. Link to post Share on other sites
harry747 17 Posted January 27, 2020 Author Share Posted January 27, 2020 12 minutes ago, Foxtrot said: The boat should be found at the jetty at Clemens Point (Chapter 3). And that's exactly where it is. But when I go near it, no prompts show up Link to post Share on other sites
Foxtrot 264 Posted January 27, 2020 Share Posted January 27, 2020 Mount it like a horse - use the same button/key as mounting a nearby horse. That should do it. Link to post Share on other sites
harry747 17 Posted January 27, 2020 Author Share Posted January 27, 2020 5 minutes ago, Foxtrot said: Mount it like a horse - use the same button/key as mounting a nearby horse. That should do it. Huh, gotta try that next time. But then the question is, why isn't there a prompt that explains this (assuming it works) at least the first few times? Horses and boats are not exactly the same thing. Link to post Share on other sites
Foxtrot 264 Posted January 27, 2020 Share Posted January 27, 2020 There's usually a prompt for the first time you do things during the tutorial-style early story missions, but it's easy just to do as you're told and forget about them afterwards because you're so caught up in the story. Basically, it's the same "mount" mechanism for horses, wagons, and boats. After a while it becomes second nature. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
harry747 17 Posted January 28, 2020 Author Share Posted January 28, 2020 Ok, i got it working now. But it still is a big disappointment. I tried to get to the other side of flat iron lake, and suddenly the boat sank for no reason and Arthur drowned. Also, i tried to use it for fishing in the middle of the lake but that was a flop too. So why spend all that money on a boat? I wish I hadn't. Link to post Share on other sites
Foxtrot 264 Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 Yes, the boat would sink there - it's like trying to row across Lake Ontario in a row-boat. The map only extends so far, so I guess the game will simply kill you if you row too far from shore. You also can't get to the far shore if you row Eastward from St Annesburg. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
harry747 17 Posted January 28, 2020 Author Share Posted January 28, 2020 Ok, but why can't I use the boat to go fishing on flat iron lake like in the new south mission? I tried, but when I select the fishing rod, nothing happens. Link to post Share on other sites
Kean_1 2304 Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 11 minutes ago, harry747 said: Ok, but why can't I use the boat to go fishing on flat iron lake like in the new south mission? I tried, but when I select the fishing rod, nothing happens. Perhaps the fish spawn points are only along the shore and/or they simply don't have a mechanic in this game that allows you to do so. ......separate animations and so on. Link to post Share on other sites
harry747 17 Posted January 28, 2020 Author Share Posted January 28, 2020 You mean if I stay close to the shore I may have better luck? Worth a try... Link to post Share on other sites
Foxtrot 264 Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 I've caught all the fish I need to from the shore - there's only a couple of missions where you're using a boat. Link to post Share on other sites
Kean_1 2304 Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 1 hour ago, harry747 said: You mean if I stay close to the shore I may have better luck? Worth a try... I mean either that or simply that there is no mechanic in the game for fishing while on the boat which would require different animations, etc. While you can climb on some, boats aren't really interactive in RDO either except on certain missions. Link to post Share on other sites
Foxtrot 264 Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 @Kean_1 I'm pretty sure that Harry is one of the few people playing solo campaign. Link to post Share on other sites
Kean_1 2304 Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 6 minutes ago, Foxtrot said: @Kean_1 I'm pretty sure that Harry is one of the few people playing solo campaign. Yeah, sorry.... My reference to RDO was to point out that boats are also limited in online as well. They simply weren't a focus for R* I guess since they are essentially limited. ....although I wouldn't be surprised if they added them in new roles and/or purchasable options in the future within RDO. The bummer about that is that I doubt any of the new mechanics, etc. would be added to the campaign as well if that were the case. Link to post Share on other sites
harry747 17 Posted January 30, 2020 Author Share Posted January 30, 2020 On 1/28/2020 at 5:01 PM, Foxtrot said: I'm pretty sure that Harry is one of the few people playing solo campaign. that's right, i don't play online. why? because i refuse to let sony spy on me and what i do with my playstations. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Foxtrot 264 Posted January 30, 2020 Share Posted January 30, 2020 I don't play online because I get shot at by twelve-year olds who are faster and fiercer than I am. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
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