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Troster Fish & Fungi is an independent blog about fishing and mushroom farming mechanics in video games, with guides, tips, explainers and opinion pieces for players.

A game character reeling in a leaping fish from a wooden pier Basics4 min read How fishing minigames work A clear explainer of how fishing minigames work in video games: casting, bite timing, tension meters, reeling styles and what makes a catch harder. Read more Mossy logs covered in mushrooms in a shaded game forest clearing Basics3 min read Mushroom farming basics Learn the basics of mushroom farming in video games: logs, shaded beds, caves, growth cycles and the common factors that affect your in-game harvest. Read more A beginner game character fishing at a sunny river with a bucket Tips3 min read Fishing tips for new players Practical fishing tips for beginners in cozy and farming games: choosing spots, timing, bait, inventory habits and keeping sessions relaxed. Read more An isometric game grow room with rows of mushroom logs and a central walkway Guides3 min read Designing a mushroom grow room A guide to planning an in-game mushroom grow room or cave: layout ideas, walking paths, storage placement and scaling your setup step by step. Read more A game character carrying a fishing rod and a mushroom basket at sunrise Guides3 min read Balancing fishing and mushroom farming How to fit fishing trips and mushroom harvests into one smooth in-game day, with routine ideas, cooking combinations and tips for avoiding burnout. Read more A game valley showing spring, summer, autumn and winter side by side Explainers3 min read Seasons, weather and time of day An explainer on how in-game seasons, weather and time of day commonly affect which fish appear and how mushrooms grow in farming and adventure games. Read more A game character resting by a twilight pond with fireflies and glowing mushrooms Opinion3 min read Why these quiet loops feel so good An opinion piece on why slow game activities like fishing and mushroom farming feel calming, and which design choices make these loops enjoyable. Read more A cozy game study with mushroom jars, small aquariums and an open journal Tips3 min read Completing fish and mushroom collections Tips for tracking fish logs and mushroom collections in video games, finding missing entries and enjoying completion goals without stress. Read more Guides2 min read What to look for in a fishing and farming game A guide to evaluating games that include fishing and mushroom farming: minigame style, depth of systems, pacing, accessibility and overall mood. Read more