Discover how Ethernia’s gathering system goes far beyond grind.

🧠 Gathering is More Than Just Farming
In Ethernia, fishing and mining aren’t just repetitive tasks. They were designed to bring interaction, strategy, and continuous progression — combining active minigames, luck-based rolls, and even idle/AFK mechanics for those who prefer accumulating resources over time.

🎲 D20 Dice Roll Minigames
During active gathering, players participate in dice-roll events inspired by the D20 system, which determine success, special bonuses, and even rare discoveries. For example:
High roll while fishing: rare catch or bonus XP.
Low roll while mining: tool break or chance to spawn an underground enemy.
This system adds a classic RPG flavor to grinding, making each attempt unique and exciting.

🧩 Puzzle Actions and Timing Mechanics
In specific locations and biomes, gathering actions are complemented by simple real-time puzzles, such as:
Pressing sequences at the right timing to extract pure ore.
Using precise fishing rod movements to hook rare fish.
These challenges test the player’s reflexes and knowledge of the environment.

💤 Idle Gathering and Offline Progression
For those who prefer a more relaxed playstyle, there’s the passive (AFK) gathering mode, where:
Your character fishes or mines while you’re offline.
Yield depends on your gathering level, runes, and equipment.
There’s a risk of tool breakage, but also chances for greater long-term returns.
This creates a sense of constant evolution, even while the player is away from the game.

🛍️ Gathering Powers Both Strength and Economy
Collected resources serve not only for selling, but also for:
Forging weapons and armor.
Crafting rare runes.
Fulfilling guild tasks and seasonal events.
Trading for cosmetic items or temporary buffs.
In other words: investing time (or strategy) in these systems can make your character stronger — without ever needing to fight.