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"No weapons on the premises, so no arrows." "Oh, good." You fake a relieved sigh. "And here I thought you haven't read the house rules. But aren't you too old to be a cherub?"

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So in last night's 3.5 edition D&D game, my players had a chance to do some ice fishing and one player called out for one of my ad hoc mini-games (I do this a lot haha). I wanted something simple, a combo of character skill and some luck, and so in short order ended up with this very quick mini-game you can easily employ.

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Quick Disclaimer: These fishing mini-game mechanics may not be entirely original and could resemble systems from other games I just can't recall. For my part, I'm posting this FOR sharing. Feel free to use, adapt, or modify them in your own games as you see fit. No ownership or exclusivity is claimed over this idea—enjoy and share as you wish!

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Fishing Mini-Game (D&D 3.5 Edition)

Step 1: Build the Fishing Pool

The player rolls a number of d6 equal to their relevant skill modifier (Survival or Profession (Fisher)).

Example: A character with a +10 in Survival rolls 10d6 and sets these dice aside as their "Fishing Pool".

Fishing Pool Example Roll: 1, 1, 2, 3, 3, 4, 4, 5, 5, 6.

Step 2: Perform the Fishing Check

The player then rolls 5d6 as their "Fishing Check" for one hour of fishing.

Example Roll: 1, 2, 4, 4, 6.

Step 3: Match for Combos

The player now attempts to match the dice results from their Fishing Pool with their Fishing Check results to form combos. The number of dice used in the combo determines the size of the fish:

Small Fish: Match 2 dice from the Fishing Pool with the Fishing Check.

Medium Fish: Match 3 dice from the Fishing Pool with the Fishing Check.

Large Fish: Match 5 dice from the Fishing Pool with the Fishing Check.

Example Combo:

If the player's Fishing Pool has dice showing 1, 2, 4, 4, and 6, they could match all 5 dice with their Fishing Check, catching a Large Fish.

Step 4: Fish Weight and Rations

Once the fish is caught, the total weight of the edible parts of the fish is determined by summing the values of the dice used in the combo.

Example: For a Large Fish (1, 2, 4, 4, 6), the total weight is 1+2+4+4+6 = 17 kg.

To calculate the number of rations provided by the fish:

1 kg = 2,000 calories (or half a ration).

Rations Formula: Divide the total weight of the fish by 2.

Example: 17 kg / 2 = 8.5 kg or 8 rations (we round down).

Step 5: Continue or Stop

After catching a fish, remove the dice used from the Fishing Pool.

If the player still has at least 2 dice left in their Fishing Pool, they can attempt to catch another fish using the same Fishing Check results. Otherwise, they are done for that hour.

That's all that we did and they loved it!

Category: Resident Evil Requiem Guides: For tips, challenges

By: Todd Deck, Maya Brooks- PPM Staff

Image credit: Capcom

Resident Evil Requiem dropped the free "Leon Must Die Forever" mode on May 8, 2026, as a post-story unlockable mini-game exclusively featuring Leon S. Kennedy.

It's a roguelike experience set in familiar campaign stages like Wrenwood streets and Raccoon City, where players battle zombies with randomized weapons and permadeath until reaching the final boss Victor.

Gameplay Mechanics

Players start with a single firearm and progress through 20 increasingly difficult levels in rough campaign order, picking up weapons, ammo, and enhancers along the way. Every 100 points from enemies unlocks Ability Enhancers, offering upgrades like boosted weapon damage, empty-slot bonuses, or powerful gold-tier abilities such as "Unyielding Judge," which grants double attack power, infinite ammo, and exploding zombies for 30 seconds when low on health. Completion points from the main campaign unlock extra gear, adding replay value through branching paths and no cutscenes.

How to Unlock and Access

The mode requires completing Requiem's main story first, then updating to version 1.300.000; it appears under "Extra Games" on the main menu. Multiple difficulty levels cater to different skill sets, with death being permanent per run.

Reception and Context

While fun and action-packed, some fans criticize it as not matching the depth of classic Mercenaries or Raid modes, calling it shorter and less varied with only Leon playable so far. It builds hype for upcoming paid story DLC and potential character expansions

They've Invaded Pleasantville -- A game of alien infiltration in a small American town, playing off well-worn themes of classic sci-fi. (TSR mini game by Michael Price, 1981, with art credited to Erol Otus, Jeff Dee, David S LaForce, Jim Roslof, and Bill Willingham)

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