Padawan

Grounded ideas Fish would be extremely too big for a person the size of grounded characters to catch. So let’s think about insects that are water dwelling and fit the scale of the game. What are some super tiny water bugs that we could “fish” Ah, I see—you’re scaling down “fishing” to a tiny, tabletop or video game scale, so the fish would be far too large, and you need water-dwelling insects or small critters instead. Here’s a list of tiny aquatic organisms that could work as “fishing” targets for your grounded characters: ⸻ 1. Water Striders (Gerridae) • Skim the surface of ponds and streams. • Can be “caught” with nets or small lures. • Fun mechanic: they’re fast and jumpy, making them tricky to catch. 2. Water Boatmen (Corixidae) • Swim under the water, feed on algae and detritus. • Small and manageable size for tiny characters. • Could be “harvested” with tiny traps. 3. Backswimmers (Notonectidae) • Swim upside down, small but active. • Can be mildly aggressive if disturbed—fun for gameplay. 4. Mosquito Larvae / Pupae • Live at the water surface. • Easy to gather, maybe in bulk. • Could serve as “bait” for slightly larger water bugs. 5. Daphnia (Water Fleas) • Tiny, plankton-like creatures. • Perfect for very small-scale “fishing.” • Could be a food source or crafting ingredient in your game. 6. Mayfly Nymphs / Caddisfly Larvae • Live in freshwater streams. • Could be hidden under rocks or in the substrate. • Provide a little challenge to catch. 7. Pond Skaters’ Relatives / Springtails • Found at water edges or floating surfaces. • Jumping ability adds an interactive element to fishing mechanics. ⸻ 💡 Gameplay Note: You could combine different types for variety—like a “rare catch” mechanic, where some species are easier to find but less valuable, and others are harder to catch but give better rewards. Using insects instead of fish also opens up creative interactions like nets, traps, or lures made from leaves or pebbles