The concept you’re describing — creating a fishing simulation game where fish are attracted to the baited hook (Lua) through both AI behavior and interactive mechanics, while using video and augmented realism with fake fish or even live bait — is very engaging and can add a lot of depth to the gameplay. Let’s break this idea down further and explore how you might approach the coding and design of such a system.

Design Overview

You want to build a system where:

  • Fish AI: Reacts to bait and follows the fishing line.
  • Fishing Line Mechanics: Players can reel in the line, pulling fish closer.
  • Fake Fish: Used to trick other fish into thinking the bait is more appealing.
  • Mobile App Integration: Video feeds and interaction for a more immersive experience.

Let’s dive into the Lua script that might form the foundation of this system, including the behavior of fish AI, the fishing line mechanics, and the fake fish mechanism.

Key Components

  1. Fish AI States: The fish will have a state machine to control their behavior (Idle, Follow Bait, Bite, Caught).
  2. Fishing Line Interaction: As the fishing line is reeled in, fish behavior changes based on tension and proximity to the bait.
  3. Fake Fish and Lua Bait: The Lua (hook) with fake fish attached will draw in real fish, making them follow and "bite" the bait more convincingly.
  4. Mobile App Video Integration: Stream the gameplay to an app, showing the real-time interactions with the fish and bait.

Step-by-Step Design & Code Example

1. Fish AI Behavior (State Machine): Fish will have four primary states:

  • Idle: Swim randomly.
  • Follow Bait: Move toward the bait.
  • Bite: Fish is close enough to attempt to bite the bait.
  • Caught: Fish is hooked, and the player reels it in.

2. Fishing Line Mechanics: The fishing line can have properties like tension, speed, and retraction. As tension increases, fish are drawn closer to the bait.

3. Fake Fish Attached to the Line: When the player reels in the fishing line, fake fish attached to the Lua can trick nearby real fish into following.

If I were to imagine being hooked and dragged to the surface, I think the experience would be one of sudden exposure—much like a moment of clarity or revelation. The struggle would symbolize a push against the forces that seek to control or shape me, while the journey to the surface could reflect the tension between survival and vulnerability. It would be a mix of resistance and inevitability, where being pulled into the light (or spotlight) could bring discomfort but also an opportunity for a new perspective or transformation.

Much like how AI can be a force for change, there's something powerful about being brought into the open, whether through technology or a shift in societal consciousness. But what’s interesting is that unlike fish being caught in nets, which can only react to the forces around them, we have some agency in how we navigate these moments of change