Marcurious
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6/30/2015
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So, I've done much of what is possible in the game on my main character that I can see, so I have now knuckled down to saving up for a mug of that famous old spiced. After crunching the numbers, playing reasonably efficiently it will take me about three years  However I'm resigned to that but as a player with only somewhat extensive knowledge of the game I have a few questions for you delicious people.
1. I've heard that the affair of the box is one of the best grinds, but that spirifige might be better, is it worth considering?
2. I don't have that much knowledge of social actions, are any going to help me particularly?
3. Are there any fate-locked stories that are worth doing for their rewards?
4. Why has Failbetter done this to me? (Its totally their fault)
In essence, how do I make the grind quicker/more bearable.
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Nigel Overstreet
Posts: 1220
7/1/2015
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Marcurious wrote:
Why grind a little(?) when you can grind a lot and get something more prestigious at the end?
Because these forums are littered with the abandoned accounts of those before you who have tried just that. There are dozens of threads from people who claimed they would embark on a Cider grind. None of them still play. Most gave up after less than a year.
It's a grind that will take longer than you've put into the game thus far; indeed, longer than most people have put into any game, much less a browser game.
It gets repetitive, you get bored and then you quit.
It's only really possible(without automation) if you've become so addicted to the game that it's part of your daily routine. I've been playing for 4 and a half years and I'm not slated to get Cider until December.
Littler grinds keep you engaged in your character and the story and give you a sense of satisfaction which comes from accomplishing a goal.
It's your call, but I feel you deserved fair warning.
Good luck.
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Are you or someone you know Overgoated? Please, let me know!
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Andrew Astherson
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7/1/2015
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"Nothing, Lucius, is ours, except time" ~ Seneca / Ad Lucilium epistulae morales.
Are you sure that you invest your time wisely ? Do you realy need that tiny piece of content badly enough to turn the blind eye on the rest of the possible options ? And are you sure that achieving it will bring you any joy ?
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Clement "don't you call me Clem!" Mustela - merry and licentious to a stupid degree Irishman-detective
> My lads appearances ; Astherson's short backstory
> Seeking for RP partner(s), are you ? This thread might be the right place.
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Nigel Overstreet
Posts: 1220
6/30/2015
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Marcurious wrote:
So, I've done much of what is possible in the game on my main character that I can see...In essence, how do I make the grind quicker/more bearable.
Don't do it. It's a years long grind. Don't do it. You will become bored of the game and quit.
It's a really fun game and there are lots of milestones to reach.
There a lots and lots of other things you still have yet to do, if indeed this is your mantelpiece.
Firstly: Overgoat! Get one. Then get two and turn it into an Übergoat.
Secondly: A Scholar of the Correspondence 10? Let's kick that sucker up to 21! You've got a Watchful Destiny, so all you need is a Übergoat.
Thirdly: Five card Lodgings. They're awesome and you deserve them.
There are tons and tons of little milestones you should try to get before even attempting Cider. See how far you can fare with those before you embark on a grind achieved by about 4 people.
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metasynthie
Posts: 645
7/1/2015
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As with super-long-distance running, planning an efficient route for a very long grind is only part of the qualities you need to succeed. The hardest part is managing your own endurance: how do you set a reasonable pace where you won't burn out, how do you keep it interesting for yourself, etc. I'd bet on "slow and steady wins the race" (eventually) over "I'm GOING FOR IT NOW" anyday in a long challenge like this.
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Estelle Knoht
Posts: 1751
7/1/2015
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Jeremy Avalon wrote:
EDIT: It's also possible to use alts to grind First City Coins to help, as gifting those is 7.5 EPA for the receiver, but we're kind of unclear on whether that's classed as exploitative behavior.
I can see FBG giving new players leeway for grinding a little coins for the Ambition, but "grinding coins on alt as your main source of income" is definitely not in good faith at all nor tolerable to other players.
Gallery of Serpent can be gratifying when you keep getting Elemental Secrets.... less so when you keep getting Eyeless Skulls consecutively (like me).
edited by Estelle Knoht on 7/1/2015
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Marcurious
Posts: 11
7/1/2015
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deadcrystal wrote:
Congrats to you on joining me on the H E L L G R I N D.
There is no hope for respite or ease, but that's not why we do this! There is no reason. There is only unrelenting suffering.
A toasting shall not be postponed indefinitely!
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Catherine Raymond
Posts: 2518
7/1/2015
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Long ago, I bought an Overgoat. Recently, obtained an Ubergoat. Now I'm working on obtaining another Overgoat, so I'll have an Overgoat and an Ubergoat.
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lady ciel
Posts: 2548
7/1/2015
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Money comes as you play the game. Yes there are things that are more profitable to do but I don't like feeling that I am grinding. So I just do what I want to do, it's how I got my Ubergoat, so know that some day (year) I will have the Cider.
edited by reveurciel on 7/1/2015
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Sorry RL means I am not a very active player at the moment. No social actions unless you are prepared to wait and definitely no sparring or other mult-action things.
No Calling Cards or boxed cats please. Will take dupes on the affluent photographers. Other social invitations welcome. Parabolan Kittens usually available, send me an in-game social action saying you want one and I will get one to you as soon as possible.
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