Catch Fishing (sage ability) - Revision history

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Tao alexis: /* Ocean Fishing = */

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Ocean Fishing =

Tao alexis: /* Unskilled Anglers */

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Unskilled Anglers

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Tao alexis: Tao alexis moved page Fishing (sage ability) to Catch Fishing (sage ability)

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Tao alexis moved page Fishing (sage ability) to Catch Fishing (sage ability)

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	'''Catch fishing''' is an [[Knowledge Points\|amateur]]-status [[Sage Ability\|sage ability]] in the [[Sage Study\|studies]] of [[Scouting (sage study)\|Scouting]], [[Oceanography (sage study)\|Oceanography]] and [[Beachcomber (sage study)\|Beachcomber]]. It describes the skill of catching fish using a line — [[Net Fishing (sage ability)\|net fishing]] is not included. In a world less developed, where magic and druids exist and the population of anglers is far smaller than in modern times, most lakes, rivers, and shores are naturally abundant with fish. As a result, virtually anyone without fishing skill can catch fish given patience and time. Skilled anglers, however, are able to catch more fish in less time and can target larger fish as well.		'''Catch fishing''' is an [[Knowledge Points\|amateur]]-status [[Sage Ability\|sage ability]] in the [[Sage Study\|studies]] of [[Scouting (sage study)\|Scouting]], [[Oceanography (sage study)\|Oceanography]] and [[Beachcomber (sage study)\|Beachcomber]]. It describes the skill of catching fish using a line — [[Net Fishing (sage ability)\|net fishing]] is not included. In a world less developed, where magic and druids exist and the population of anglers is far smaller than in modern times, most lakes, rivers, and shores are naturally abundant with fish. As a result, virtually anyone without fishing skill can catch fish given patience and time. Skilled anglers, however, are able to catch more fish in less time and can target larger fish as well.
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 '''Amateurs''' roll a d10 as their primary die and a d4 as their secondary die, again adding +1 to the primary die. Each fish caught is rolled for size on a d20: half-pound (1–5), one pound (6–10), two pounds (11–14), three pounds (15–17), four to five pounds (18–19), and six to eight pounds (20). As a character increases their knowledge points from amateur angler to '''authority''', they add an additional +1 to the primary die.
-== Ocean Fishing ===
+== Ocean Fishing ==
 The calculations above apply to freshwater fishing in lakes and rivers. Ocean fishing must be conducted from a boat capable of being rowed out from shore to locate schools of fish. Fish cannot be caught simply by rowing anywhere and dropping a line; salt water is comparatively empty of fish, so skill is required to recognise where schools congregate. A character with the [[Reading Tides (sage ability)|read tides]] ability can also locate schools of fish, though this does not improve their angling skill. Experienced local anglers may also know the locations of schools.

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 These roll 2d6 when attempting to fish, using dice of different colours. One die is designated the primary die and the other the secondary die. The number of fish caught equals the primary die +1, subtracting the secondary die. Any result of zero or less indicates the angler has been "skunked" and caught no fish. Each fish caught is rolled for size on a d10: half-pound (1–4), one pound (5–7), two pounds (8–9), and three pounds (10).
-: '''For example, Agimar throws a red d6 for a result of 6, to which he adds 1 to make 7 total; on a white d6, he rolls a 4. Seven minus 4 indicates that Agimar has caught three fish. He throws three d10, rolling a 5, 6 and 8, so that two of his fish weigh a pound, and one weighs four pounds, providing that much meat.
+: '''For example''', Agimar throws a red d6 for a result of 6, to which he adds 1 to make 7 total; on a white d6, he rolls a 4. Seven minus 4 indicates that Agimar has caught three fish. He throws three d10, rolling a 5, 6 and 8, so that two of his fish weigh a pound, and one weighs four pounds, providing that much meat.
 == Skilled Anglers ==

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-'''Catch fishing''' is an [[Knowledge Points|amateur]]-status [[Sage Ability|sage ability]] in the [[Sage Study|studies]] of [[Scouting (sage study)|Scouting]], [[Oceanography (sage study)|Oceanography]] and [[Beachcomber (sage study)|Beachcomber]], describing the skill of catching fish using a line — [[Net Fishing (sage ability)|net fishing]] isn’t included.  It’s presumed that in a less developed world, with magic and druids, and a far smaller fishing population than exists in the modern world, that most lakes, rivers and shores are teeming with fish.  Therefore, virtually anyone without fishing skill can catch fish, so long as they’re ready to wait.  Skilled anglers, however, are able to catch more fish, in less time, and larger fish as well.
+'''Catch fishing''' is an [[Knowledge Points|amateur]]-status [[Sage Ability|sage ability]] in the [[Sage Study|studies]] of [[Scouting (sage study)|Scouting]], [[Oceanography (sage study)|Oceanography]] and [[Beachcomber (sage study)|Beachcomber]]. It describes the skill of catching fish using a line — [[Net Fishing (sage ability)|net fishing]] is not included. In a world less developed, where magic and druids exist and the population of anglers is far smaller than in modern times, most lakes, rivers, and shores are naturally abundant with fish. As a result, virtually anyone without fishing skill can catch fish given patience and time. Skilled anglers, however, are able to catch more fish in less time and can target larger fish as well.
-'''Unskilled anglers''' roll 2d6 when attempting to fish, using dice of different colours.  One die is designated the primary die, and the other the secondary die.  The number of fish caught equals the primary die +1, subtracting the secondary die.  Any score of zero or less indicates the angler has been “skunked” and has caught no fish.  Each fish that’s caught is rolled for size on a d10: half-pound (1-4), one pound (5-7), two pounds (8-9), three pounds (10).
+== Unskilled Anglers ==
-'''Amateur anglers''' roll a d10 as their primary die and a d4 as their secondary.  They also add +1 to their primary die.  Each fish that’s caught is rolled for size on a d20: half-pound (1-5), one pound (6-10), two pounds (11-14), three pounds (15-17), four to five pounds (18-19) and six to eight pounds (20).  As a character increases their knowledge points from angler to authority, they add another +1 to the primary die.
+: '''For example, Agimar throws a red d6 for a result of 6, to which he adds 1 to make 7 total; on a white d6, he rolls a 4. Seven minus 4 indicates that Agimar has caught three fish. He throws three d10, rolling a 5, 6 and 8, so that two of his fish weigh a pound, and one weighs four pounds, providing that much meat.
-'''Ocean fishing'''.  The above numbers describe freshwater fishing in lakes and rivers.  Ocean fishing must be done from a boat that’s able to row out from shore and find schools of fish.  The boat cannot be simply rowed anywhere and a line dropped; salt water is largely empty of fish, so that it requires a skilled angler to recognise where schools of fish congregate, and thus have any chance of catching fish.  A character that's able to [[Reading Tides (sage ability)|read tides]] can also locate schools of fish, though that other sage ability doesn't make them better anglers.  Fishing folk of all kinds who know the local waters well can also be counted on to know where schools of fish can be found.
+== Skilled Anglers ==
-When ocean fishing, double the size of any fish caught when fishing in a bay, bight, inlet or gulf; triple the size of fish that are caught in a lagoon, sea or ocean.  Also, in all cases increase the bonus on the primary die from +1 to +2.  When fishing in a sea or ocean, increase the size of the secondary die to a d8 for unskilled anglers and to a d6 for those who are skilled.
+== Ocean Fishing ===
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+When ocean fishing, double the size of any fish caught in a bay, bight, inlet, or gulf; triple the size of fish caught in a lagoon, sea, or open ocean. In all cases, increase the bonus on the primary die from +1 to +2. When fishing in a sea or ocean, increase the size of the secondary die to a d8 for unskilled anglers and to a d6 for skilled anglers.
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 '''Unskilled anglers''' roll 2d6 when attempting to fish, using dice of different colours.  One die is designated the primary die, and the other the secondary die.  The number of fish caught equals the primary die +1, subtracting the secondary die.  Any score of zero or less indicates the angler has been “skunked” and has caught no fish.  Each fish that’s caught is rolled for size on a d10: half-pound (1-4), one pound (5-7), two pounds (8-9), three pounds (10).
-'''Amateur anglers''' roll a d12 as their primary die and a d4 as their secondary.  They also add +1 to their primary die.  Each fish that’s caught is rolled for size on a d20: half-pound (1-5), one pound (6-10), two pounds (11-14), three pounds (15-17), four to five pounds (18-19) and six to eight pounds (20).  As a character increases their knowledge points from angler to authority, they add another +1 to the primary die.
+'''Amateur anglers''' roll a d10 as their primary die and a d4 as their secondary.  They also add +1 to their primary die.  Each fish that’s caught is rolled for size on a d20: half-pound (1-5), one pound (6-10), two pounds (11-14), three pounds (15-17), four to five pounds (18-19) and six to eight pounds (20).  As a character increases their knowledge points from angler to authority, they add another +1 to the primary die.
 '''Ocean fishing'''.  The above numbers describe freshwater fishing in lakes and rivers.  Ocean fishing must be done from a boat that’s able to row out from shore and find schools of fish.  The boat cannot be simply rowed anywhere and a line dropped; salt water is largely empty of fish, so that it requires a skilled angler to recognise where schools of fish congregate, and thus have any chance of catching fish.  A character that's able to [[Reading Tides (sage ability)|read tides]] can also locate schools of fish, though that other sage ability doesn't make them better anglers.  Fishing folk of all kinds who know the local waters well can also be counted on to know where schools of fish can be found.

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−	'''~~Fishing~~''' is an [[Knowledge Points\|amateur]]-status [[Sage Ability\|sage ability]] in the [[Sage Study\|study]] of [[Scouting (sage study)\|Scouting]], describing the skill of catching fish using a line — [[Net Fishing (sage ability)\|net fishing]] isn’t included. It’s presumed that in a less developed world, with magic and druids, and a far smaller fishing population than exists in the modern world, that most lakes, rivers and shores are teeming with fish. Therefore, virtually anyone without fishing skill can catch fish, so long as they’re ready to wait. Skilled anglers, however, are able to catch more fish, in less time, and larger fish as well.	+	'''Catch fishing''' is an [[Knowledge Points\|amateur]]-status [[Sage Ability\|sage ability]] in the [[Sage Study\|study]] of [[Scouting (sage study)\|Scouting]], describing the skill of catching fish using a line — [[Net Fishing (sage ability)\|net fishing]] isn’t included. It’s presumed that in a less developed world, with magic and druids, and a far smaller fishing population than exists in the modern world, that most lakes, rivers and shores are teeming with fish. Therefore, virtually anyone without fishing skill can catch fish, so long as they’re ready to wait. Skilled anglers, however, are able to catch more fish, in less time, and larger fish as well.

	'''Unskilled anglers''' roll 2d6 when attempting to fish, using dice of different colours. One die is designated the primary die, and the other the secondary die. The number of fish caught equals the primary die +1, subtracting the secondary die. Any score of zero or less indicates the angler has been “skunked” and has caught no fish. Each fish that’s caught is rolled for size on a d10: half-pound (1-4), one pound (5-7), two pounds (8-9), three pounds (10).		'''Unskilled anglers''' roll 2d6 when attempting to fish, using dice of different colours. One die is designated the primary die, and the other the secondary die. The number of fish caught equals the primary die +1, subtracting the secondary die. Any score of zero or less indicates the angler has been “skunked” and has caught no fish. Each fish that’s caught is rolled for size on a d10: half-pound (1-4), one pound (5-7), two pounds (8-9), three pounds (10).

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 When ocean fishing, double the size of any fish caught when fishing in a bay, bight, inlet or gulf; triple the size of fish that are caught in a lagoon, sea or ocean.  Also, in all cases increase the bonus on the primary die from +1 to +2.  When fishing in a sea or ocean, increase the size of the secondary die to a d8 for unskilled anglers and to a d6 for those who are skilled.
 See also,<br>
-[[Beachcomber (sage study)]]
+[[Beachcomber (sage study)]]<br>
-[[Oceanography (sage study)]]
+[[Oceanography (sage study)]]<br>
 [[Scouting (sage study)]]
 [[Category: Lacks Image]][[Category: Sage Abilities]]

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-'''Fishing''' is an [[Knowledge Points|amateur]]-status [[Sage Ability|sage ability]] in the [[Sage Study|study]] of [[Scouting (sage study)|Scouting]], describing the skill of catching fish using a line; [[Net Fishing (sage ability)|net fishing]] is a different ability. The rules below only describe line fishing.
+'''Fishing''' is an [[Knowledge Points|amateur]]-status [[Sage Ability|sage ability]] in the [[Sage Study|study]] of [[Scouting (sage study)|Scouting]], describing the skill of catching fish using a line — [[Net Fishing (sage ability)|net fishing]] isn’t included.  It’s presumed that in a less developed world, with magic and druids, and a far smaller fishing population than exists in the modern world, that most lakes, rivers and shores are teeming with fish.  Therefore, virtually anyone without fishing skill can catch fish, so long as they’re ready to wait.  Skilled anglers, however, are able to catch more fish, in less time, and larger fish as well.
-It is presumed that in a less developed world, with magic, druids and a far fewer fishing population than exists in the modern world, that most lakes, rivers and shores are teeming with fish and that any skilled angler will be able to consistently catch fish — it is simply a matter of spending the necessary time. Thus the numbers given below are obtained by giving a full day's effort, ten hours of continuous fishing. Subdivisions of the day can be assessed by the use of percentage dice and common sense.
+'''Unskilled anglers''' roll 2d6 when attempting to fish, using dice of different colours.  One die is designated the primary die, and the other the secondary die.  The number of fish caught equals the primary die +1, subtracting the secondary die.  Any score of zero or less indicates the angler has been “skunked” and has caught no fish.  Each fish that’s caught is rolled for size on a d10: half-pound (1-4), one pound (5-7), two pounds (8-9), three pounds (10).
-=== Unskilled Fishing ===
+'''Amateur anglers''' roll a d12 as their primary die and a d4 as their secondary.  They also add +1 to their primary die.  Each fish that’s caught is rolled for size on a d20: half-pound (1-5), one pound (6-10), two pounds (11-14), three pounds (15-17), four to five pounds (18-19) and six to eight pounds (20).  As a character increases their knowledge points from angler to authority, they add another +1 to the primary die.
-Non-anglers should throw two SIX-sided dice of different colors, with one die designated the 'primary' die and the other the 'secondary' die. The number of fish that are caught will equal the primary die minus the secondary: any score of zero or less will mean that the would-be angler has been 'skunked' — that is, has caught no fish.
+'''Ocean fishing'''.  The above numbers describe freshwater fishing in lakes and rivers.  Ocean fishing must be done from a boat that’s able to row out from shore and find schools of fish.  The boat cannot be simply rowed anywhere and a line dropped; salt water is largely empty of fish, so that it requires a skilled angler to recognise where schools of fish congregate, and thus have any chance of catching fish.  A character that's able to [[Reading Tides (sage ability)|read tides]] can also locate schools of fish, though that other sage ability doesn't make them better anglers.  Fishing folk of all kinds who know the local waters well can also be counted on to know where schools of fish can be found.
-Fish that are caught will be of size, indicating the amount of food the fish offers (d10): 1-4 = one pound; 5-7 = two pounds; 8-9 = three pounds; 10 = four to five pounds.
+When ocean fishing, double the size of any fish caught when fishing in a bay, bight, inlet or gulf; triple the size of fish that are caught in a lagoon, sea or ocean.  Also, in all cases increase the bonus on the primary die from +1 to +2.  When fishing in a sea or ocean, increase the size of the secondary die to a d8 for unskilled anglers and to a d6 for those who are skilled.
-=== Amateur Fishing ===
+See also,<br>
-Describes the sage ability of a character with 10-29 points of knowledge. The rule is similar to that of unskilled fishing, except that the amateur angler throws a d12 as their primary die and a d4 as their secondary die. Amateur fishermen are less likely to get skunked, but it does happen.
+[[Beachcomber (sage study)]]
-Amateurs also have the chance of catching a big fish. For each fish actually caught, the amateur should roll a d20. Any roll of a natural 20 will indicate a fish that is between 6-11 lbs (d6+5).
+[[Category: Lacks Image]][[Category: Sage Abilities]]