Fishing Skill/Ability/Quest

[Zymnarkmar]

I was thinking about this tonight and there might be some merit here....THE ABILITY TO FISH!!!  

The way I think it could work (don't know how the script wizards implement these things) is your character's *base fishing skill is either Wis bonus+Int bonus+Dex bonus or the highest of those bonuses.

This skill could further be modified by equipment and bait.  
For example: Fine Fishing Pole: +2 to Fish  
                      Dead Bait: -1 to Fish
                      Live Bait: +1 to Fish
                      Treble Hook:+2 to Fish

The ability to catch X fish per hour IG would be based on your BASE fishing skill (see '*'.  I'm guessing this would top out at about 4-6) and would require X individual rolls to Fish.

The roll to fish I would prefer is a D100 roll (Fishing Skill total=12; 1-12=caught fish this attempt, 13-00=didn't catch fish this attempt) vs a DC check but whatever would be easiest to implement I'm all for.

These fish could be different species for tailored locations [bog vs Zig] and different baits could give bonuses or penalties.

I propose any fish come in 3 sizes: Sm, Med, Lg and could be sold to the local fish monger for 1, 2 or 3 coin and a little XP per fish.

As for implementation this could  be a device based action, a skill maybe or even a quest one would have to click on...don't know anything about how the EFU:A magic is done behind the scenes...just my 2 cents 9and change) :D

Weather could be a factor...Equiptment failure if big fish is caught could play in..whatever!  I think a SIMPLE fishing system to start would add more to do IG and be an AWESOME social outlet.

[Sternhund]

We've discussed this and something may be in the works! Low priority at the moment, however.

[Nights Bane]

I think fishing systems are great too

I remember playing a wildhearts dungeon game that revolved entirely around a fishing system, and as long as you constantly reward/punish the player while he's fishing.. I.e give him the ability to catch Worn boots, chewed boots, etc it can make cataching a fish very rewarding.

However : one addition I think- Magical fish (that perhaps cast light wounds) or other minor spells would add an extra dimension to the ability to cash them in, which by the way i think should be added as well.

[Letsplayforfun]

something may be in the works! Low priority at the moment, however.

Sounds nice. It would ne nice to have lots of more ressources to gather.

[Nights Bane]

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[Garem]

Rod suggestions:

Bamboo Fishing Rod - Not very fashionable and not sturdy enough to reel in the big ones, this little pole is many a fisherman's relic of childhood and never a serious tool of the trade.

Ash Wood Fishing Rod - A standard wooden fishing rod, sturdy but pliable, this is the common fisher's weapon of choice.

Nickel-Joined Fishing Rod - A fine piece of craftsmanship, this fishing rod is easily disassembled for travelers and sturdy enough to endure the pressure of most big fish as well as the stress of the voyage.

Enchanted Steel Fishing Rod - This masterfully designed fishing pole has been enchanted to flex at the pull of fish so unfortunate as to be hooked upon its line. The design and function of the rod is perfect, with an intricate pictures along the shaft telling an old fisherman's struggle with a whopper of a fish and his eventual victory. Most fishermen can only dream of owning such a fine and valuable rod.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fishing_pole#History