Lamia Lawless
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11/2/2015
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I'm thoroughly enjoying this story so far. I don't think I've ever gotten to talk to the Bishop of St Fiacre before. I have to say I like this character. He's dry, witty, interesting... and surprisingly sympathetic. [spoiler]His talk about hope, forgiveness, redemption, etc, really got to me.
I also sort of love/hate stories that force me to make decisions based on my priorities. I love them because they make me think critically about what I want out of the story, and what my character is most likely to think about the situation, I hate them because they're hard. <3
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If I had one mildly negative thing to say, it's that I sometimes wish there were more of a sense of continuity in stories. For instance, my character is a Hellfarer, with a connected: Hell quality of 202, so there was some cognitive dissonance over the fact that the Bishop was asking her a favor, and apparently trusting her with something secret. I'm sure lots of players would be upset if they were barred from the story based on their connections, but I personally would have enjoyed being given a sort of test or extra hurdle for my character to do, to prove that the bishop can trust her with this errand. I also thought it must have been kind of funny for anyone who played Discernment and picked the less friendly approach towards the bishop, to have him later ask them for a big secret favor.
edited by Lamea Lawless on 11/2/2015
edited by Lamea Lawless on 11/2/2015
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Fatestorm
Posts: 9
11/4/2015
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I have a minor question relating to a part of the story early on--regarding a certain idol.
I would very much like to advance my "Uncovering the Secrets of the Face-Tailor" quality to 5 or 6 to unlock options regarding this story. But I have been stuck at Uncovering Secrets of the Face-Tailor 3 for what feels like two months or so. I still have the Scowling Flint Idol, and I have received the "A familiar visitor" card once before. I chose the option "Interrogate", and received the reply "This card may recur, allowing you to take a different tack..." The card has never recurred in all my drawing. I have one face-tailor option that I know of--the option to research it in the university, which does nothing (to my knowledge) to advance the little plot. Am I literally stuck drawing cards for this entire Exceptional Friend cycle, trying to advance this story?
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metasynthie
Posts: 645
11/4/2015
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Yes, you'll eventually draw that card again, although it could take a long while. The only way to speed it up would be to thin your deck -- get rid of all your Connected qualities, companions and pets that cause card draws, move to a remote lodging, and draw cards in an area that doesn't have any special cards (e.g. Mahogany Hall, Labyrinth of Tigers).
However, such austerity may not be worth it. Having the Face-Tailor quality scarcely changes the story at all; depending on the choices you made in that story (and the fate-locked follow-up), you get a slightly different response from the Bishop at the beginning of Flint, which has no lasting effect. The rewards are slightly different, but commonplace. If you want to read some echoed examples, you can always satisfy your curiosity with links (the first couple on each are the variations relating to the Face-Tailor):
http://fallenlondon.storynexus.com/Profile/Spacemarine9?fromEchoId=6895128
http://fallenlondon.storynexus.com/Profile/Eva~Anderson?fromEchoId=6901012
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Zareen Bakara
Posts: 66
11/4/2015
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Lamea Lawless wrote:
I also thought it must have been kind of funny for anyone who played Discernment and picked the less friendly approach towards the bishop, to have him later ask them for a big secret favor.
This is slightly disappointing, that he didn't treat you differently based on your actions in the previous story. I actually expected that he would. But then, I made the opposite choice from you and he didn't make reference to that either. Honestly, I was assuming that having him feature in consecutive stories had a purpose of that kind... But maybe it was only intended to introduce him to players who'd never met him before.
Anyway, for my part, I am postponing finishing this story until I've accepted all my Hallowmas confessions, but I did the first bit (the big initial conversation with him) as soon as it came out. Very interesting stuff, beautifully written. The vocabulary used in this game makes me happy. Where else would I encounter a character comparing redaction with redemption?
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dragonridingsorceress
Posts: 622
11/4/2015
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Did anyone ask the Dilmun Club about the Knapt, and echo it?
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DragonRidingSorceress is an Author of good standing. Mostly good standing. She's happy to accept any social action except Photographer and Loitering, but requests warnings before duping/poisoning/etc.
Seeker of Names is a... being with an obsession. They're willing to accept all invitations.
One who seeks to know all that is and may be. One who dances in the silence of the void. One whose fantasies make the reality come alive.
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Diptych
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11/4/2015
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Right here!
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Juniper Brown, the Ill-Fated Orphan. Esther Ellis-Hall, the Fashionable Fabian.
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NotaWalrus
Posts: 221
11/5/2015
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Can't wait for December. And for all these qualities to see use!
Seriously. There are lots of choices here that will affect the next part. It seems Alexis did go nuts with it.
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Ignacious, the Fluid Professor, he will accept most social invitations, including boxed cats and affluent photographers (but only betrayals), though he is absent-minded and might take more time than entirely necessary. He apologizes.
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dragonridingsorceress
Posts: 622
11/5/2015
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Hm... I am torn between recruiting Three Ladies or Gentlemen and Three Entertaining Sorts. DragonRidingSorceress could go either way.
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DragonRidingSorceress is an Author of good standing. Mostly good standing. She's happy to accept any social action except Photographer and Loitering, but requests warnings before duping/poisoning/etc.
Seeker of Names is a... being with an obsession. They're willing to accept all invitations.
One who seeks to know all that is and may be. One who dances in the silence of the void. One whose fantasies make the reality come alive.
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Diptych
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11/5/2015
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In practical terms, I think they're identical (from what we've seen so far, at least.) So it's really just a question of whether you envisage your expedition being evening wear in a neat white dining-tent, or passing a bottle around a campfire and singing to the stars.
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Curious Foreigner
Posts: 210
11/5/2015
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Or a mix of both.
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Cochimetl went North, and beyond. No poems, only candlelight now. (Well, maybe one poem.)
The Gun-Toting Gallivanter, after an extended absence, is back in London again.
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dragonridingsorceress
Posts: 622
11/5/2015
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I didn't realise both was an option, but I'm glad it is!
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DragonRidingSorceress is an Author of good standing. Mostly good standing. She's happy to accept any social action except Photographer and Loitering, but requests warnings before duping/poisoning/etc.
Seeker of Names is a... being with an obsession. They're willing to accept all invitations.
One who seeks to know all that is and may be. One who dances in the silence of the void. One whose fantasies make the reality come alive.
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RandomWalker
Posts: 948
11/5/2015
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Can anyone tell me what happens if you fail the more violent option of the final confrontation? Do you lose everything?
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metasynthie
Posts: 645
11/5/2015
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Just more wounds than if you succeed at that option, I believe -- otherwise the same, sends you back to the same storylet to choose another option.
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Hobnail
Posts: 179
11/5/2015
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I
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Agatha Kizmesis
Posts: 32
11/5/2015
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NotaWalrus wrote:
Can't wait for December. And for all these qualities to see use!
Seriously. There are lots of choices here that will affect the next part. It seems Alexis did go nuts with it.
Oh yes, I agree! The Cherty quality reeks of intrigue. I can hardly stand the wait!
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Agatha Kizmesis: A Machiavellian zee captain, neddy woman, and actually a rather nice person.
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11/6/2015
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Agatha Kizmesis wrote:
NotaWalrus wrote:
Can't wait for December. And for all these qualities to see use!
Seriously. There are lots of choices here that will affect the next part. It seems Alexis did go nuts with it.
Oh yes, I agree! The Cherty quality reeks of intrigue. I can hardly stand the wait!
Is it December yet?
No? How about now?
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Agatha Kizmesis
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11/6/2015
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the truthseeker wrote:
Agatha Kizmesis wrote:
NotaWalrus wrote:
Can't wait for December. And for all these qualities to see use!
Seriously. There are lots of choices here that will affect the next part. It seems Alexis did go nuts with it.
Oh yes, I agree! The Cherty quality reeks of intrigue. I can hardly stand the wait!
Is it December yet?
No? How about now?
Patience is a virtue, friend!
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Agatha Kizmesis: A Machiavellian zee captain, neddy woman, and actually a rather nice person.
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NiteBrite
Posts: 1019
11/8/2015
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I have a question, if I start part one now but don't finish it, and I am still an exceptional friend in December, will the game track that I am eligible for part 2 if I don't finish part 1 before December ends? Will there be a tracker story starter I can use in December? I ask because all my actions are tied up on a tough grind with a deadline that ends on January so I am trying to bank all of my exceptional stories until February rolls around. I admit I am confused about how the two part will unlock if I try to hold part one from this month first.
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Angus Turner
Posts: 72
11/8/2015
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I noticed somewhere that the deputy quality has six possible values. The four acquaintances and that generic lady, as well as a sixth choice that I wasn't offered - a quiet woman. Did anyone have that option? What are the requirements for it?
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Curious Foreigner
Posts: 210
11/8/2015
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Is that perhaps the bishop's sister?
Does that mean she won't come along if I didn't pick her as my deputy?
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Cochimetl went North, and beyond. No poems, only candlelight now. (Well, maybe one poem.)
The Gun-Toting Gallivanter, after an extended absence, is back in London again.
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