Grenem
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12/10/2015
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This is the closest thing I know to a manual/interface guide.
http://www.cs.helsinki.fi/u/vajo/fallenlondon/Chapters.html
It's slightly out of date as the game is currently undergoing several major revamps but it hits all the main points
I would mention multiple things. 1. you no longer need to pay to unlock most areas. merely progressing through making your name: x will often unlock the next area for the three initial areas per stat. i.e.
Persuasive: Veilgarden -> the palace -> mohogany hall
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Watchful: Ladybones road -> the forgotten quarter -> the university
2. Purple cards still have not shown up yet, and i believe black cards have been temporarily discontinued, (but don't mourn your loss, those always were nothing but trouble.)
3. hold onto professional perks. generally, but especially now, it's best to hold onto them- 4 trade for a 60 echo item that can be turnen into 125 echoes of items with 10 actions. at your point in the game, that's the best use.
4. i'm sure the guide is good about mentioning this, but it's worth reiterating: if you have trouble with menaces, it'd be best to request aid, which you can do with every aid action except, sadly, wounds, where the help must be sent unsolicited, or at the very least requested in another social action/ in the forums. also note, wounds can have poison sent instead, though no one does that unless you've really annoyed them. stuff like sending a request and then rejecting theirs after they accept yours.
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I will accept all social actions that do not consume free evenings- and i will provide patronage to anyone who requests it, though it will be split between all requesters.
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Grinding Favors without cards: http://community.failbettergames.com/topic22266-storylet-favors-grinding.aspx
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Kittenpox
Posts: 869
12/10/2015
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maxington wrote:
inventory, quest rewards seem to be a variety of stuff, i get that some of it can be clicked on to trigger quests. others seem to be some sort of token that are up-gradable. why would i upgrade them? they seem to self categorize with no explanation of what they actually do. for instance clues. clicking on them don't seem to do anything except upgrade. what do these clues apply to? do i save them and use them to purchase things or are they vendor trash?
Others seem to have already answered most of your questions, but your query about Whispered Hints / Cryptic Clues etc stood out to me.
In Fallen London, 'Echoes' are the official currency of the city. (Think of it similar to Dollars or the British Pound.) However, different groups of people within the city value different things. Some groups of people value Wines, some hoard secrets, some trade with Rostygold, some favour drops of Prisoners Honey, and there are some who crave Foxfire Candles like nobody's business.
As you explore the game you'll come across different groups - and to one type of people the pile of Moon Pearls you have in your pockets may be meaningless, but they're politely clamouring for the nodules of Amber you've got in your coat.
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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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Parelle
Posts: 1084
12/10/2015
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You'll eventually get some higher level objects in the same tier - Appaling Secrets is next, for example, after Whispered Secrets and Cryptic Clues. You'll be able to upgrade up a type to more valuable items, by using a significant quantity of less valuable ones.
Yes, you can sell almost anything to the bazaar for ready cash (Echos) but I'd recommend holding on to your hard earned winnings so they're available if a storylet uses them. The Advent calendar is contributing some very valuable items you wouldn't otherwise need for a while, so you could see some of those to buy equipment.
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Parelle, Lady Joseph Marlen. The Singular Librarian. A Midnighter, a Player of the Marvelous.
pages from a dusty bookshop: a badly updated FL changelog | Useful Guidance and Explanations
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Kittenpox
Posts: 869
12/10/2015
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Best advice I can give is go slow, explore the game world. There's a lot going on, but it's usually shown to you in bits and pieces (many of which may seem relatively meaningless at the time) and over time you'll start to put together the bigger picture for yourself.
Also, there's no imaginary finish line to rush towards - so enjoy it at your own pace. :-)
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Current [Fabulous Diamond] count: Twenty-Five (of 50). Halfway there! ^_^
Metaphysical Caprice: 11.
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NO PLANT BATTLES PLEASE.
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malthaussen
Posts: 1060
12/10/2015
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@Kittenpox: I have seen abstruse references to "winning" the game, though. I don't see how that's possible, except in the sense that playing is winning.
"To learn the age-old lesson day by day:
It is not in the bright arrival planned,
But in the dreams men dream along the way
They find the Golden Road to Samarkand."
(Anonymous; quoted by George MacDonald Fraser)
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"Of two choices, I always take the third."
Will do all socials except Loitering or Private Evenings (all my Free Evenings are accounted for), and Affluent Photographer Betrayals only, please. I am not currently accepting calling cards.
http://fallenlondon.storynexus.com/Profile/malthaussen
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Guest
12/10/2015
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malthaussen wrote:
@Kittenpox: I have seen abstruse references to "winning" the game, though. I don't see how that's possible, except in the sense that playing is winning.
"To learn the age-old lesson day by day:
It is not in the bright arrival planned,
But in the dreams men dream along the way
They find the Golden Road to Samarkand."
(Anonymous; quoted by George MacDonald Fraser)
-- Mal
Heck, Charlie Sheen even isn't "Winning" any more!
...Too soon!?
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Grenem
Posts: 2067
12/10/2015
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malthaussen wrote:
@Kittenpox: I have seen abstruse references to "winning" the game, though. I don't see how that's possible, except in the sense that playing is winning.
-- Mal
In my opinion, victory in the game is a pile of tokens earned without suffering. In my case- the tears. Every time i gain a tear, or even an airiag, i have landed another victory. the same with my newspaper, and with helping out noobs, ofc.
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Married!:http://fallenlondon.storynexus.com/Profile/takuza
I will accept all social actions that do not consume free evenings- and i will provide patronage to anyone who requests it, though it will be split between all requesters.
On psudeo-hiatus. Will be inactive and active and fluctuate without warning.
Grinding Favors without cards: http://community.failbettergames.com/topic22266-storylet-favors-grinding.aspx
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maxington
Posts: 8
12/10/2015
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this is an RPG, there is no wining it is all about the journey.
thanks everyone for the warm welcome.
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Grenem
Posts: 2067
12/10/2015
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maxington wrote:
this is an RPG, there is no wining it is all about the journey.
thanks everyone for the warm welcome.
There is both. you lose when [very minor spoiler] stabs you through the chest and you go to the wounds menace area. you win when he doesn't and you slice him to bits in the duel instead. even if he is a bloody cheater who's up and moving the next day.
There's also the journey, but just because you have one doesn't exclude the other.
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Married!:http://fallenlondon.storynexus.com/Profile/takuza
I will accept all social actions that do not consume free evenings- and i will provide patronage to anyone who requests it, though it will be split between all requesters.
On psudeo-hiatus. Will be inactive and active and fluctuate without warning.
Grinding Favors without cards: http://community.failbettergames.com/topic22266-storylet-favors-grinding.aspx
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NiteBrite
Posts: 1019
12/10/2015
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I got a Game Over once, does that count? It was an ending.
edited by NiteBrite on 12/10/2015
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I AM currently accepting calling cards.
Stats loss counter: reset, irrigo equivalent: none
[00:34] <@ortab> NiteBrite's laugh is that of a condemned soul gazing into the abyss.
Merciless Modiste avatar by Paul Arendt (based on an original image by Joe England)
http://fallenlondon.storynexus.com/Profile/TheBriteModiste
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12/10/2015
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NiteBrite wrote:
I got a Game Over once, does that count? It was an ending.
edited by NiteBrite on 12/10/2015
Is there really a "Game Over" reference in this Game? I'm not sure if that's breaking the fourth wall, Meta, or just so dang Cliche'?
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NiteBrite
Posts: 1019
12/10/2015
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It doesn't say the words "game over" per se but if you are familiar with the seeker fate content scorched by the sun, it is a game over condition complete with account deletion and everything.
My claim is I won the game by hitting an end condition, and everything since then can be considered new game plus basically.
edited by NiteBrite on 12/10/2015
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I AM currently accepting calling cards.
Stats loss counter: reset, irrigo equivalent: none
[00:34] <@ortab> NiteBrite's laugh is that of a condemned soul gazing into the abyss.
Merciless Modiste avatar by Paul Arendt (based on an original image by Joe England)
http://fallenlondon.storynexus.com/Profile/TheBriteModiste
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dov
Posts: 2580
12/10/2015
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NiteBrite wrote:
My claim is I won the game by hitting an end condition, and everything since then can be considered new game plus basically. I love this!
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dov
Posts: 2580
12/10/2015
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the truthseeker wrote:
Is there really a "Game Over" reference in this Game? I'm not sure if that's breaking the fourth wall, Meta, or just so dang Cliche'?
NiteBrite is the expert. Not specifically a "Game Over" message, but what do you expect when paying 50 Fate on an option which reads:
[spoiler]"THIS WILL DESTROY YOUR CHARACTER FOR EVER AT A COST OF FIFTY FATE AND FIVE CARNIVAL TICKETS. THERE IS NO TEXT WORTH READING BEHIND THE BRANCH RESULT. IT IS NOT NECESSARY TO PLAY THIS BRANCH TO CONTINUE THE STORY. DO NOT CONTACT SUPPORT TO COMPLAIN IF YOU ARE RASH ENOUGH TO CLICK THIS BUTTON." [/spoiler]
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maxington
Posts: 8
12/10/2015
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you don't win RPGs sure there is an end to the journey, but winning is probably not the best word to describe this event.
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The Master
Posts: 804
12/10/2015
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NiteBrite wrote:
It doesn't say the words "game over" per se but if you are familiar with the seeker fate content scorched by the sun, it is a game over condition complete with account deletion and everything.
My claim is I won the game by hitting an end condition, and everything since then can be considered new game plus basically.
edited by NiteBrite on 12/10/2015
That sounds interesting, would it be possible to share some more information? Is it possible to still do this?(If you are a seeker, at least).
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http://fallenlondon.storynexus.com/Profile/Lolwolfking
A very ruthless and daring doctor of the neath.
No more gift exchanges, im getting too many and I can barely hold these.
He has knowledge of a certain enigma, ask, you will get a clue.
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metasynthie
Posts: 645
12/10/2015
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You ascend into the light, and are gone!
Did going above the Neath actually use the Storynexus game_end_effect and if so, does Fallen London have any persistent qualities that continue across characters? There isn't any other game_end_effect in FL, is there?
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NiteBrite
Posts: 1019
12/10/2015
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I made a full write up of its effects, but as it is technically fate content I can't share it publicly. If you'd like to know more send me a forums private message and I'll share the details that way. [spoiler](Yes it used game_end_effect)[/spoiler]
edited by NiteBrite on 12/11/2015
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Stats loss counter: reset, irrigo equivalent: none
[00:34] <@ortab> NiteBrite's laugh is that of a condemned soul gazing into the abyss.
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dov
Posts: 2580
12/10/2015
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Actually, I can't remember if I've ever read that full account.
Please PM me as well.
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Want a sip of Hesperidean Cider? Send me a request in-game. Here's an_ocelot's guide how.
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Guest
12/10/2015
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NiteBrite wrote:
I made a full write up of its effects, but as it is technically fate content I can't share it publicly. If you'd like to know more send me a forums private message and I'll share the details that way.
dov wrote:
Actually, I can't remember if I've ever read that full account.
Please PM me as well.
Now that I recall, I read bits and pieces about it a year ago (more like reading about the whaambulance people who whined and retired the whole damn event for everybody even with the warning,) but not the story blocked from us ATM.
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