New Finny Roommates

New Finny Roommates is a Bulletin Board request in Starsand Island that doubles as the Apprentice Angler Trial for the Angler profession. It is one of the earliest profession trial quests players encounter and is the gateway to the fishing progression system. Completing this quest rewards the player with their first aquarium and unlocks the Soup Dumplings cooking recipe, which is required for the later Building Starsand Station quest. The quest also introduces the relationship between fishing, crafting, and the Community Center's role as a hub for profession advancement.

Quick Reference

Quest Story Context

Solara posts the New Finny Roommates request on the Bulletin Board because she wants to set up an aquarium at the Community Center. She needs fresh fish to populate it and a Softwood Plank to help with the construction. The quest name refers to the fish becoming the "finny roommates" of the Community Center. By fulfilling this request, you prove your fishing skills to Delphin and earn your Apprentice Angler certification, which opens up the full Angler profession progression tree.

Prerequisites

Before the New Finny Roommates request appears on the Bulletin Board, the following steps must be completed:

1. Complete the Apprentice Crafter Trial Talk to Zerine at the General Store, buy the free Equipment Blueprint Pack, build a Cutter, Furnace, and Charcoal Kiln, craft a skateboard, then complete the "Light Up the Night!" bulletin board request for Stella.

2. Talk to Delphin at the AquaBlue Outpost Delphin is the Angler Profession Mentor located on the pier at Half-Moon Bay. He gives you a free Wooden Rod and teaches you the basics of fishing. Equip the rod from your inventory, approach any body of water, and look for fish-shaped shadows.

3. Catch 3 fish and return to Delphin Any fish species counts toward this requirement. The dock right next to the AquaBlue Outpost is the most convenient spot since Delphin is right there. This earns you the Apprentice Angler Certificate, after which the quest appears on the Bulletin Board.

Fishing Basics for This Quest

Since this is likely your first extended fishing session, here is a quick refresher on the mechanics. Equip the Wooden Rod that Delphin gave you by placing it in an inventory slot and selecting it. Walk to any body of water and look for fish-shaped shadows or round ripples on the surface. Hold the cast button (M1 on PC) to aim your line toward the shadows, then release to throw it in. Wait for a fish to bite, then hold M1 to start reeling. If the fishing line turns red, release the button briefly to prevent the line from snapping, then resume reeling once the tension eases. At the Apprentice tier you do not need any bait.

Step-by-Step Walkthrough

Step 1: Accept the Quest

Go to the Bulletin Board outside the Community Center in Starsand Town. Accept the request titled "New Finny Roommates." The request description mentions that Solara needs fish for an aquarium project at the Community Center.

Step 2: Catch 10 Fish

Head to any body of water and catch 10 fish of any type. Any species counts toward the objective. You do not need to catch 10 different species; duplicates are perfectly fine. The most convenient fishing spots for this quest are:

Energy Management

Each cast and catch costs 10 Energy, so catching all 10 fish requires at least 100 Energy. If you are running low, eat food to restore stamina before continuing. Good early-game foods for energy recovery include:

If you start the quest in the morning with a full energy bar, you should have more than enough to catch all 10 fish with energy left over for the crafting steps.

Step 3: Deliver Fish to Solara

Bring all 10 fish to Solara at the Community Center. She accepts the fish and thanks you for helping stock the aquarium. She then asks you to help finish building it by providing construction materials.

Step 4: Craft a Softwood Plank

Craft 1 Softwood Plank using a Cutter on your farm at Hopeland. To make a Softwood Plank:

1. Gather Softwood by chopping small trees or bushes with your axe. Softwood drops from the smaller trees found all around the island, especially near your farm.

2. Go to your Cutter processing station. If you have not built one yet, you should have the blueprint from the Apprentice Crafter trial.

3. Place the Softwood into the Cutter to process it into a Softwood Plank. Processing takes a short time.

Step 5: Deliver the Softwood Plank

Give the Softwood Plank to Solara at the Community Center. This completes the Bulletin Board request portion of the quest.

Step 6: Return to Delphin

Go back to Delphin at the AquaBlue Outpost to finish the Apprentice Angler Trial and receive your profession certification. Delphin congratulates you and awards the Cube Aquarium along with the Soup Dumplings recipe.

Rewards

Soup Dumplings Recipe Details

The Soup Dumplings recipe is one of the most important early-game unlocks because it is a prerequisite for the Building Starsand Station quest, which enables fast travel across the island. Here is how to prepare the ingredients:

Cook the Soup Dumplings at a Campfire or Gas Stove. The dish restores 55 Energy and grants the Forest's Gift buff, which gives a chance to find ore chunks while mining. Each serving is also worth a decent amount when sold, though the real value is in quest usage.

Aquarium Upgrades

The Cube Aquarium received from this quest is the smallest size (XS). Larger aquarium blueprints become available at Delphin's shop as you progress through the Angler profession tiers:

Once placed in your home, fish can be added to the aquarium as living decorations. Be aware that fish placed in an aquarium cannot be removed. Plan your displays carefully, especially with rare or seasonal fish that are hard to replace. If you need duplicates for the Senior Angler quest or for breeding in Fish Ponds, catch extra copies before placing any in your personal aquarium.

Fishing Tips

1. Equip the Wooden Rod from your inventory and look for fish-shaped shadows or round ripples in the water.

2. Hold the cast button (M1) to aim toward shadows, then release to throw the line.

3. When the fish bites, hold M1 to reel in. If the fishing line turns red, release briefly to avoid snapping it, then resume reeling.

4. The river near the Community Center is the most efficient spot since Solara is right there for the delivery.

5. Make sure you have a Cutter built on your farm before starting, or be prepared to build one for the Softwood Plank step.

6. At the Apprentice tier, you do not need bait. The Wooden Rod catches common freshwater fish without any additives.

7. If you plan to keep fishing after this quest, consider spending some Starsand Points on the Bonus Catch and Lucky Streak skills in the Workpedia's fishing section. These skills noticeably improve catch rates.

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Quest Progression Context

New Finny Roommates sits at an important crossroads in the early-game progression. It is gated behind the Apprentice Crafter Trial, meaning you must already have basic crafting stations built on your farm. Completing it opens two major paths:

Because of these connections, most players encounter New Finny Roommates during their first week on the island. Completing it early sets you up for smoother progression through both the fishing and transportation systems.

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