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J Lupus
Posts: 9
6/16/2015
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Hello
I don't know if this is the right place to post this, but I could use some help getting started in this game... I'm not really sure what I should be doing. Anyone willing to help?
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Kittenpox
Posts: 869
6/16/2015
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I would recommend exploring the stories and doing what seems most interesting to you at the time. Trying to power-level and get your stats as high as possible (especially at the start of the game) tends to be a bad idea.
As your four main qualities increase (Watchful, Shadowy, Dangerous, and Persuasive), you'll find that new opportunities open up - but old stories will become obsolete and stop being available. So if you've rushed forwards, you may miss out on some of the experiences in the game.
(I found this out the hard way after getting access to the Labyrinth of Tigers fairly early, only to find that I'd missed out on the part about acquiring exhibits.)
I guess what I'm trying to say is don't try to race towards an imaginary finish-line. Instead, just enjoy the ride. ^_^
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Kittenpox
Current [Fabulous Diamond] count: Twenty-Five (of 50). Halfway there! ^_^
Metaphysical Caprice: 11.
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Currently: Returned to the Neath, and regaining my footing in this place. :-)
NO PLANT BATTLES PLEASE.
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vitamancy
Posts: 43
6/16/2015
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1) What are ambitions and what are they for?
They are long-term stories. You don't have to follow them directly, but as you do, you'll explore a lot of London (and beyond). No need to pick one right away (I was probably about a month into the game before I chose one). Explore a bit. Decide what your character is like. Then you can pick an ambition that seems to best suit you. There are four basic ambitions -- one in each of the four basic starting locations in the city: Veilgarden, Spite, Ladybones Road, and Watchmaker's Hill.
2) What are professions for?
Each week they'll give you some payment. The exact payment depends on which profession you pick. The professions available to you at the beginning of the game also increase one of your stats each week (until that stat hits 70, at which point you'll probably want to pick a different profession).
3) Is there a lot of roleplaying on this game?
About as much as you'd like. Some players enjoy the roleplaying and some don't. The game is easily playable without interacting with anyone else, but you may have more fun if you do (and it can also get you useful resources).
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vitamancy
Posts: 43
6/16/2015
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There are a variety of different ways to initiate an social action, but at the start, most are available at your Lodgings. I assume you have found the "TRAVEL" button on the upper right that lets you move about the city?
If you look in this forum under the thread "Enlist Other Players: The Singing Mandrake > Find Friends for Sparing, Dinners, Chess, and Theft" you'll find lots of postings from people wanting to interact. But to get you started, I've just sent you an invite for coffee. To see the invite, go to the "Messages" tap at the top of the game screen.
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J Lupus
Posts: 9
6/16/2015
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Thank you. 
At the moment I'm at my lodgings, and my character name is the same as my forum name. What exactly do you mean by ambition? I know my career is a minor poet... not much more than that I'm afraid.
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