suinicide
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11/24/2016
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That matches what I saw, though I did not repeat them many times.
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A gentleman seeking the liberation of knowledge, with a penchant for violence.
RIP suinicide, stuck in a well. Still has it under control.
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darV
Posts: 20
11/24/2016
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I'm of a very same opinion here. I haven't seen the text change.
Otherwise, a very nice story and much to my liking!
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Anne Auclair
Posts: 2215
11/24/2016
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Season of Skies... I sense a tie-in with another project. Yay ^_^
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Cthonius
Posts: 362
11/24/2016
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Yeah there's even mention of a sort of opposite to the Correspondence and the void of space. Add in the Gate Prophet of the third story this season and we've a mighty Skies presence here. I'm down with it.
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aegisaglow
Posts: 202
11/25/2016
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Kylestien wrote:
Babelfishwars: I have to ask, though I feel as though I already know the answer (not finshed yet)
I was a little disappointed in this regard too, albeit for a few other reasons:
[spoiler]The machine's less arcane applications seemed quite user-friendly, so forging anything would have been possible. The other applications could have been cracked, given time. But even besides that, I found myself actually very fond of the Persona Engine itself in the conversations we had. It seemed thoughtful, loyal, and determined to improve itself, and with so much potential and room to grow as a being in its own right. The mathematician I didn't particularly care for, and would have rather disposed of.
Besides which, just in terms of logic and pattern completion it bothers me to see several permutations on "do X and do Y" or "don't do X and do Y", but no "do X and don't do Y". I can understand why it's not an option--having the machine at your disposal would drastically expand your character's capabilities--but there should have been some internal logic applied there, like the Mathematician having a dead man's switch or something.[/spoiler]
Good story otherwise though, I liked the premise and its execution. Best incorporation of a horse into a story since Theological Husbandry Extended.
edited by aegisaglow on 11/25/2016
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Mx. Aglow. Glazier, hedonist, devil-teaser, Paramount Presence. Pursuing their Heart's Desire.
Ms. Lilian Leith. A lady of proper standing, which seems like an increasingly ludicrous thing to give a rat's ___ about. Known (to some) for her Light Fingers.
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Akernis
Posts: 255
11/25/2016
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Wow, that was (is, not quite done yet) an excellent piece of writing. My favourite exceptional story since the Calendar Code. Descriptions were great, atmosphere was really good, and the plot really intriguing. And I loved all the small hints of other mysteries.
I really like the support characters a lot more than I had expected to, so kudos for that.
[spoiler]I especially loved the mysterious tidbits about the Red Science and the Discordance and investigation the potential of the Persona Engine. I am at the final choice of the story but as others have remarked finds that ideal choice (killing the mathematician and keeping the Engine for myself) is non-existent. Now just having to figure out the most in-character alternative. [/spoiler]
I do hope the next two stories continue in the same vein, then this season will be my favourite, baring perhaps only Heartsblood.
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Lorn-Fluke
Posts: 50
11/25/2016
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Typo watch alert:
- Replication Room, 3rd option (Open a crate): This one is It is labelled 'Translations'. (syntax)
- A Convincing Copy: You slide the letter into the slot markedHand-Writing for Emulation (missing space symbol)
This was an amazing story that I enjoyed a lot. I chose to [spoiler] let both the Reclusive Mathematician and the machine live. He did nothing to me, personally, and she seemed to be quite an agreeable sort. I'd like to take her up on her offer to talk to her again. I wish I could have done something about the poor horse, though. Maybe it will come up in the epilogue?[/spoiler]
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Eglantine-Fox
Posts: 872
11/25/2016
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Typo alert:
-A small victory against Hell: "True, The smallest win against the Devils (should be either 'True. The' or 'True, the')
Also it looks like an italics tag wasn't closed on the 'The Ambassador's Folly' storylet.
edited by Eglantine-Fox on 11/25/2016
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Siobhan O'Malley, Irish patriot (or 'bl__dy Fenian' if you're impolite).
Isidore Day, an up-and-coming London gentleman. All allegations of wrongdoing are categorically denied.
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The Vengeful Huntsman
Posts: 7
11/25/2016
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I really enjoyed this, though I wasn't entirely happy with the ending options.
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shylarah
Posts: 171
11/25/2016
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In the Study:
What what indeed, old chap. *giggles*
Typodemons everywhere. I wonder if they fall under the purview of Hell, or another entity.
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Alts: (please direct all inquiries to Alys & say who they're for)
-Nikki, the Playful Daredevil, leading the constables on merry chases across London at every available opportunity. It's not a good robbery if you didn't get chased~
-Shylarah, waifish, wide-eyed, painfully foreign, entirely untamed. Her search for a way home now leads her to Parabola. There's something about her...
-Dr. Maxwell Thomas, a kindhearted physician who can't stand to see suffering. Moral to a fault, even to his own detriment. Unlucky in love.
I would rather be taken for a fool than deny aid where it is needed.
-Angie, the Cheeky Sharpshooter. Got her start with the Regiment and proudly operated their cannon for years. Rowdy, rough, and among the best shots in London.
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Jermaine Vendredi
Posts: 588
11/25/2016
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So pleased I'm not the only one who enjoys the typo hunt! Watchful points all round!
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Lorn-Fluke
Posts: 50
11/25/2016
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@ Jermaine: At this point, the typo hunt is almost a mini game in its own right. Super fun ^^. The spell checker must be taking a sabbatical.
@ shylarah: Folks, close the internet for today, it doesn't get any better than this comment  .
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Mr. Sails
Posts: 37
11/25/2016
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I'm actually mildly surprised at how many typos go through. Editors, gotta step up that game!
(not that I care whatsoever, it decreases my enjoyment about 1‰)
Wonderful story by the way. Really kicked it out of the park with these last two
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babelfishwars
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Posts: 1152
11/25/2016
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Mr. Sails wrote:
Editors, gotta step up that game!
I hav a saw throte it makes me pawly in the brane.
(Fixed all the ones reported here, thank you. Do send them in as tickets, in general, as I don't always stalk here immediately and I'd rather fix things.  )
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Jolanda Swan
Posts: 1789
11/25/2016
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I liked the story - I just did not like the fact that I had to be hostile towards the three wronged Londoners in order to prevent a murder. It's not like I did not recognize the anger they feel and throwing them to the curb like that felt ugly from a role-playing prespective. I would have enjoyed the opportunity to be more civilized.
As an aside, I can still see the Season of Wrecks storylet everywhere.
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Lorn-Fluke
Posts: 50
11/25/2016
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@ babelfishwars: Ok, will send ticket in the future! Get well soon
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shylarah
Posts: 171
11/25/2016
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Lornfluke, I am flattered. <3
Out of curiosity, where does one go to send in a ticket? I did look in FL, but did not find a link anywhere.
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Lady of Cold Steel, Lady of the Flit, Lady Alyssana Grey. A formidable woman, hard to read and slow to trust. Darkness lurks inside her.
Alts: (please direct all inquiries to Alys & say who they're for)
-Nikki, the Playful Daredevil, leading the constables on merry chases across London at every available opportunity. It's not a good robbery if you didn't get chased~
-Shylarah, waifish, wide-eyed, painfully foreign, entirely untamed. Her search for a way home now leads her to Parabola. There's something about her...
-Dr. Maxwell Thomas, a kindhearted physician who can't stand to see suffering. Moral to a fault, even to his own detriment. Unlucky in love.
I would rather be taken for a fool than deny aid where it is needed.
-Angie, the Cheeky Sharpshooter. Got her start with the Regiment and proudly operated their cannon for years. Rowdy, rough, and among the best shots in London.
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dov
Posts: 2580
11/25/2016
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shylarah wrote:
Out of curiosity, where does one go to send in a ticket? I did look in FL, but did not find a link anywhere.
support@failbettergames.com
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Lamia Lawless
Posts: 604
11/25/2016
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I can't seem to play this Exceptional Story. I got as far as "Return to your Study" but all the options there are either locked, or continually pass me back and forth between the same two options. There's nothing for me to do under "Consider the Evidence" except "Return to the Mundane." And there's nothing for me to do there except "Research the Connection between Ashes and Honey," which just turns up cryptic clues without progressing the story.
Am I supposed to have three items from Season of Wrecks to unlock this story? I only seem to have one, even though I played every story.
Edit: Nevermind, I remembered to look around London.
edited by Lamia Lawless on 11/25/2016
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MadmanAtW
Posts: 231
11/25/2016
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[spoiler]The Discordance reference alone rocketed this one up to among my favorite EF stories.[/spoiler]
I am spending a lot of time hesitating over the final choice, in part because HOLY COW in Victorian London they've basically made a true AI. But man are bad things likely to happen if it is allowed to finish crunching its math...
But yeah, none of these options at the end are really what I want to do, so a slight ding to the score there, but otherwise, very good.
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Accepting any social actions except the Affluent Photographer. Would appreciate warning of dupings/betrayals/rats.
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