There is a simple version of game guide fisch and a complete version. Both are here, in that order.

Most advice on this topic assumes you already know half the answer, which is exactly the problem. There is a fast way and a safe way, and they are not the same thing. Give the first attempt an honest try before deciding the method does not work.

The short answer

The short version is that one setting or one step controls the outcome, and everything else is refinement.

The straightforward version

Start with the simplest option before touching anything that is hard to reverse. Give the first attempt an honest try before deciding the method does not work. Most advice on this topic assumes you already know half the answer, which is exactly the problem. People often blame the game when the actual cause is a setting they changed weeks ago.

If you are short on time, the first section alone is usually enough. The approach below has been checked against the current version rather than a patch from two years ago. If something here stops matching what you see on screen, the game has probably changed a value in an update.

Why it works

Most of the disagreement online here comes from people describing different versions. Give the first attempt an honest try before deciding the method does not work. Understanding the reason behind a step lets you adapt it when your situation differs.

  • Back up your save if the game gives you the option.
  • Write down what you changed, so you can undo it if the result gets worse.
  • Check the version you are running before following any step-by-step advice.
  • Test one change at a time instead of five at once.
  • Restart fully after a change rather than trusting a quick reload.

Edge cases worth knowing

Most advice on this topic assumes you already know half the answer, which is exactly the problem. If something here stops matching what you see on screen, the game has probably changed a value in an update. The community figured most of this out through repetition, and the pattern has held up well. There is a fast way and a safe way, and they are not the same thing.

The approach below has been checked against the current version rather than a patch from two years ago. Written notes beat memory when you come back to this in a month. If something here stops matching what you see on screen, the game has probably changed a value in an update.

Mistakes worth avoiding

  • Following a guide written for an older version and assuming nothing moved.
  • Skipping the preparation step because it looks boring, then repeating the hard part four times.
  • Changing several settings at once, then having no idea which one helped.
  • Trusting a video thumbnail over the actual patch notes.

Frequently asked questions

Does this apply to every version?

The steps target the current release. Older versions usually behave the same way, though menus may sit in different places.

Is there an easier way?

Often, but the easy route tends to be less reliable. The method above trades a couple of extra minutes for a result that works the first time.

Is there a faster method?

Usually yes, and usually it is riskier. The route above trades a little speed for a much lower chance of having to start over.

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