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In game terms alchemy is typically an item creation system. Centuries ago it was the pursuit of changing normal metals into gold, unsuccessfully.
A popular catch for fishermen.
Billfish are large, predatory fish characterised by their large, pointy bills.
Brewing is the production of alcoholic beverages through the process of fermentation. It is most closely associated with beer, but can also include wine, tea, cider, mead and other liquids.
Fish that shoot out of the water with great speed in Super Mario Bros. If not jumping through the sky, they can be found in the oceans of the Mushroom Kingdom.
Water-electric angler fish Pokemon introduced in the second generation of games.
Rare deepwater fish that was believed to be extinct for many years.
The act of preparing food by applying heat, often cooking in games produces items which yield some kind of benefit towards your character.
Crafting allows players to create their own items with the correct ingredients. It is used mainly in MMOs and RPGs.
An earthworm is a legless, sightless, hermaphrodite worm that mostly lives underground. Many video games give them eyes and/or arms and legs.
Cold-blooded aquatic animals that have scales and breathe through gills.
From simply increasing quantity of fishes to the more complex breeding of the best fishes, it all comes down to fish breeding. This is a recurring feature in the Harvest Moon series, but has also appeared elsewhere.
An opponent type in the Pokemon series. They can be found near bodies of water with water-type Pokemon like Magikarp and Goldeen.
Fletching the process by which aerodynamic arrows are crafted. This trade skill is often a chosen profession of rangers, rogues, and warriors. In games, the fletching usually includes the skill of crafting bows as well.
Halflings, also known as hobbits, average about three and a half feet tall. They have an innate affinity to nature and possess both the agility and dexterity to make great rogues. Halflings are generally good people, but also have a mischievous side that my infuriate others.
Pursuing and killing or capturing wild animals for sport or food.
A large fish said to live in the lakes of Hyrule.
A rather unpleasant experience, where your journey takes you to the insides of a bigger creature, followed by a desperate attempt to make it 'through', alive and undigested.
Jellyfish are ocean dwelling animals with a mushroom like top and tentacle like cilia on the bottom. They can be translucent or transparent.
Jewelcraft is the art of creating jewelery from precious metals and gemstones. The necklaces, rings, bracelets, earrings, and other items crafted by this trade skill are often highly sought after.
Water-electric type Pokemon of the second generation. It evolves from Chinchou.
Magikarp is a water-type pokemon first found in the original Pokemon Red/Blue. Without the guidance of a trainer, wild Magikarp flounder around harmlessly, uselessly splashing opponents in an ineffective attack... why would anyone train such a useless pokemon?
These are often a departure from the conventional gameplay of a game. There have also been compilations; games including only minigames. The Mario Party series has a lot of minigames, too!
Using gestures with the controller to control on-screen actions. Alternatively, these gestures can also be detected by motion-sensing cameras.
Many games feature poison, but sometimes the art of creating poisons is an available trade skill to learn. Rogues generally excel in this profession.
Pokémon are creatures that inhabit the Pokémon universe and can be captured and trained for battle.
Pottery is one of the oldest forms of art in the world, and it is still popular today. In some games, pottery is a tradeskill that can be learned.
Sea monsters are sea-dwelling, mythical or legendary creatures, often believed to be of immense size.
Smithing is a trade skill used to craft and shape metal. Steel, iron, gold, silver, pewter, tin, copper, and other metals can be used to craft armor, blades, guns, coins, arrowheads, locks, and a myriad of other objects.
Tailoring is the process of crafting clothing through the sewing and cutting of fabrics. It is a popular trade skill in many RPG's.
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