Rising Tides Choices



This page contains the choices in Rising Tides and their outcomes.

''This game revolves heavily around the choices you make. They can improve or decrease relationships with the characters, as well as increase your reputation score, so that you can rise through the rankings. This walkthrough is made to assist others in helping them make the right choice for their game. Good luck and happy playing!''

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Setup Choices
Choice 1
 * Face 1
 * Face 2
 * Face 3
 * Face 4

Choice 2
 * Purple Mane (💎 15)
 * Cherried Away (💎 15)
 * Cropped Out
 * Curl Next Door
 * Love is Blonde
 * Long Shot

Choice 3
 * Gray Lady
 * Black Swan
 * Cold Shoulder

Choice 4
 * Yes! I feel great!
 * Let's try something else. (Go Back to Choice 1)

Choice 5

This is a fill-in-the-blank choice. Default is "Harriet".
 * What is your first name?

Choice 6

This is a fill-in-the-blank choice. Default is "Thompson".
 * What is your last name?

Chapter One: High and Dry Choices
Choice 1
 * But you're taking half the load. (No effect)
 * Walking is more eco-friendly... (No effect)

Choice 2
 * It's not the end of the world. (No effect)
 * There probably isn't much we can do anyway. (No effect)
 * The town will take steps to address this. (No effect)

Choice 3
 * You don't have to fix this yourself. (No effect)
 * The earth is pretty resilient. (No effect)
 * You're gonna have a bright future no matter what. (No effect)

Choice 4
 * Floral Support (💎 12) (No effect)
 * No thanks (No effect)

Choice 5
 * It's amazing how far you can get with an actual education. (No effect)
 * How nice that you're so invested in your students' success. (No effect)

Choice 6
 * Look 1
 * Look 2
 * Look 3
 * Look 4

Choice 7
 * Your former student. (No effect)
 * From Fish and Wildlife Services. (No effect)
 * ❤ My boyfriend/girlfriend. (??? ❤ +Romance)

??? is later revealed to be Robin.

Choice 8
 * ❤ We grab coffee sometime? (Robin ❤ +Romance)
 * I tell off your high school bullies? (No effect)

Choice 9
 * We need to celebrate! (No effect)
 * How did you even get this gig? (No effect)

Choice 10
 * Let's hear what else he has to say. (No effect)
 * People still need reassurance. (No effect)

Choice 11
 * You look like you're in loooove. (No effect)
 * Did you know about this? (No effect)

Choice 12
 * It might be better to drop it, Charlie. (No effect)
 * Don't just brush her off! (No effect)

Choice 13
 * Then maybe you should stop talking. (No effect)
 * Last time I checked, you're not in charge here. (No effect)

Choice 14
 * That's a little unfair to Eddie, Charlie. (No effect)
 * Charlie's right. What does Monteverde have to lose? (No effect)
 * That's enough arguing for one night. (No effect)

Choice 15
 * I've got lots to tell. (💎 16)
 * I should probably head home. (No effect)

Diamond Choice 1
 * What drew you to this story? (No effect)
 * How did you get into journalism? (No effect)
 * What's the wildest story you've covered? (No effect)

Diamond Choice 2
 * Charlie? (No effect)
 * Warner? (No effect)
 * ❤ Me? (Robin ❤ +Romance)

Diamond Choice 3
 * Fast and fun? (No effect)
 * Slow and steady? (No effect)

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Chapter Two: Fish Out Of Water Choices
''Note: Your guidance will influence how Charlie approaches her goals, and the type of person she'll become by the end of the story. Based on what type of advice you offer the most often, she'll become an inspiring Optimist, a determined Firebrand, or a tactful Diplomat.''

Choice 1
 * Positive. (+Optimist)
 * Solution-focused. (+Firebrand)
 * Sympathetic. (+Diplomat)

Choice 2
 * Overall Appeal (💎 25) (No effect)
 * No thanks (No effect)

Choice 3
 * I guess that's a pretty good start. (No effect)
 * But there's no actual game plan? (No effect)

Choice 4 ''You get to choose all of them. This just determines the order.''
 * Deal with the seagulls. (No effect)
 * Cheer up Diego. (No effect)
 * Make the dumpsters more accessible. (No effect)

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"" if you're wearing "Overall Appeal".

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Choice 5
 * This is our town, and our story. (No effect)
 * I don't see you all picking up fish. (No effect)

Choice 6
 * It's one of the bottles Monteverde brought! (No effect)

Choice 7

This is a timed choice. If the timer ends, an incorrect option is selected.
 * Up! (No effect)
 * Down! (No effect)
 * To the side! (No effect) ⬅ Correct

Choice 8
 * Look 1
 * Look 2
 * Look 3
 * Look 4

Choice 9
 * We need all the help we can get. (No effect)
 * ❤ I like a guy/girl with an altruistic side. (Cassidy ❤ +Romance)

Choice 10
 * What are we waiting for? (💎 18)
 * I should get back to the cleanup. (No effect)

Diamond Choice 1
 * How'd you get into conservation? (No effect)
 * What do you do for fun? (No effect)
 * ❤ Do you have anyone special in your life? (Cassidy ❤ +Romance)

Diamond Choice 2 ''You get to choose all of them. This just determines the order.''
 * Somewhere, a turtle is clapping. (No effect)
 * I'm gonna upcycle you so hard. (No effect)
 * This is for the whales! (No effect)

Diamond Choice 3
 * ❤ Help me reach. (Cassidy ❤ +Romance)
 * Find something to fish it out with. (No effect)

Diamond Choice 4
 * ❤ Why wouldn't I be? (Cassidy ❤ +Romance)
 * Just making sure you don't get caught in a rip tide. (No effect)

Diamond Choice 5
 * Startle him! (No effect)
 * Coax him down. (No effect)

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Choice 11
 * You could be famous! (No effect)
 * His/Her story could help Cedarport. (No effect)
 * Robin is an independent journalist, not a gossip writer. (No effect)

Choice 12
 * I'm not sure where to start. (No effect)
 * I don't want to seem pushy. (No effect)
 * I don't feel qualified to talk about it. (No effect)