Rod, Reel & Fist / Chill Fishing RPG
Return to your seaside hometown, catch the fish of a lifetime, and save Grandpa’s failing buffet from a ruthless franchise developer.
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Weekly / Tuesday - 10:00 AM UTC
Session Duration / 2–3 hours
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About the adventure
Years ago, you left your sleepy seaside hometown behind. Perhaps you went chasing opportunity, adventure, or simply a life of your own. Now a letter from your grandfather has called you home: the family seafood restaurant overlooking the harbour, is failing. Too old to take his boat out and catch the fresh fish that once made the place famous, Grandpa has only one month left before he is forced to sell to a smug developer planning to replace it with a soulless chain restaurant. In this Rod, Reel & Fist campaign, you will spend summer fishing crystal-clear rivers, rocky coasts, forest lakes and deep offshore waters; serving up spectacular dishes; reconnecting with old friends and rivals; improving the restaurant; and fighting for the soul of a town that risks losing what makes it special. Expect local festivals, fishing competitions, colourful regular customers, dramatic cooking moments, petty corporate schemes, and the occasional wonderfully over-the-top fistfight on a pier. This is a anime-inspired campaign about family, food, community and coming home. It is perfect for players who enjoy character-driven roleplay, gentle comedy, emotional storytelling, downtime projects and low-stakes adventures with a heartfelt central goal. Whether you are landing the legendary catch, helping a neighbour, creating the restaurant’s signature dish or standing up to the developer’s goons, every day matters: at the end of the month, can you save Grandpa’s buffet and give your hometown a future worth returning to?
Game style
Roleplay Heavy
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Theater of the Mind
Sandbox / Open World
Meet the Game Master
5.0
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3 years on StartPlaying
513 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Visual Aid, Teacher
Average response time: Under 1 hour
Response rate: 100%
About me
When I was around 10 years of age I was handed a copy of the 1983 Dungeons and Dragons basic rules (a copy that I still have to this day). Since then I have been captured by the fun of running all kinds of pen and paper games, consistently improving and trying to create the most fulfilling gaming experience I can. Since starting here on Startplaying, I have learned so much and improved my games tenfold in a bid to create something truly memorable for everyone who joins my table. I work hard at detailing every aspect of my games and ensure that they are to a standard that is above and beyond what you find at most tables. This is a process that has no true end and to that degree I am always looking for feedback and ways to improve the experience wherever I can. Please take a look at my games which are currently recruiting and see if there is any that interest you, all of my tables are a inclusive and welcoming space for anyone who wants to play. I work hard to create a community that is friendly and helpful to everyone who decides to join us.
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Creating your character
Character creation will happen in session. We like to link our characters as much as possible through relationships and shared connections to give players stakes when RPing their characters, this works best when it is a collaborative process with everyone present.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Please prepare by finding a quiet place to play undisturbed and ensuring you have a working microphone and stable internet connection.
What Games Master JJ brings to the table
I will be providing RRF documents and rules alongside a robust and custom made foundry vtt designed for RRF play, including a number of Homebrew systems.
Homebrew rules
This campaign will feature a Homebrew system around downtime and restaurant management. (Dont worry! its not super in depth)
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Internet
Computer
Microphone
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Safety
How Games Master JJ creates a safe table
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