Nanako
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1/22/2016
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I finally got my Safe Conduct thingy from turning in marks of credit. I can go there now, yay.
Although i wonder if i should (i'm probably going to anyway)
and what i should bring with me, what i might expect there.
How should i prepare for this trip, basically? What should i know before going
as few spoilers as possible please
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1/22/2016
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Zantumall
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1/22/2016
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I would honestly suggest you just go check it out. The Iron Republic is a very... strange place. The less you know going in, the better, I think. It can't permanently ruin your character in any way, although I think it can potentially change your quirks a fair amount. You don't need to bring anything in particular.
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Sara Hysaro
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Yes, name-calling is not acceptable. We must be polite and respectful. It's also fine for someone to request guidance of any level they feel is necessary.
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Zantumall
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It's totally legitimate to worry about spending all that time getting to and from the Iron Republic and winding up wasting a trip. With some places (Polythreme, for example), this is very possible. Fortunately, this isn't one of those places.
Nanako, the Iron Republic isn't really the kind of place you prepare for. Go in with whatever items or menace levels you want (unless, as mentioned above, you're going there for your Ambition), it won't change the experience much. Just go for it, you won't regret it.
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1/23/2016
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[spoiler] Day 48: Above Eagles. As far as I know you only lose 200 souls if you fail the challenge [/spoiler] it is entirely possible to not encounter that day and if you do you have a chance not to lose any souls
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phryne
Posts: 1351
1/22/2016
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People, stop telling her everything!
Removed - remember to always be polite and respectful!
Sorry for that, but really...
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dov
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1/22/2016
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That was really uncalled for.
Not only is the name calling out of line, but also people have every right to ask for any information they feel will help them enjoy the game more, and other people have every right to respond.
No one has told "everything" (and even if they did it wouldn't be an issue with spoiler tags).
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Optimatum
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1/22/2016
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There's a fate option at the end to restart. Don't bother since arriving from zee has the same effect. It is possible to loop parts of the story repeatedly but that's only for Weird Grinding. On your first few visits just go with the flow or lack thereof.
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phryne
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Yeah, there's really no point in explaining the Iron Republic. It'll blow your mind, it's like no other place!
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Sara Hysaro
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1/22/2016
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You won't need any items, no. Well, unless you're going there for Ambition purposes.
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dov
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1/22/2016
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If you're going there as part of Ambition: Nemesis, then I believe you'll need to bring with you 2 Portfolios of Souls and a Stone Tentacle Key (I think. It's been a while and it's hard to check the wiki on my phone).
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metasynthie
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1/22/2016
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Well, there is one part that's only unlocked by having Accepting No Further Rats, but you might find that difficult to obtain. Similarly, you can buy Fuel and Supplies for zee-voyages there, but only if you have Sunless Sea echoes (they don't take Fallen London pence there).
It's impossible to explain or anticipate; you simply have to go, without preparation or foresight. You'll be looking backwards soon enough anyway.
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Optimatum
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1/22/2016
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Nanako wrote:
oh what about menaces, should i be getting them down to zero before i head out? It'd be a shame to suddenly die or go insane, no?
You can't go to menace zones while at zee. If you have any menace at 8 on returning to London you get moved then, but while some locations at zee have special menace triggers none will just kick you out.
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Grenem
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1/23/2016
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Optimatum wrote:
Nanako wrote:
oh what about menaces, should i be getting them down to zero before i head out? It'd be a shame to suddenly die or go insane, no?
You can't go to menace zones while at zee. If you have any menace at 8 on returning to London you get moved then, but while some locations at zee have special menace triggers none will just kick you out.
Not true. there is an island that has kicked me out in the past- though i am reasonably certain it's seasonal content, since it'd be too easy to take a shortcut otherwise.
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Mordaine Barimen
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1/23/2016
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Intrepid explorers have recently discovered new and exciting ways to have body and mind fail you while in certain exotic ports of call as well.
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1/23/2016
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This was discussed elsewhere previously, but I'll just post the relevant info in a non-spoiler-y way here.
The Iron Republic has qualities that are checked against things that seemingly make no sense. (This is not a literal example next, but just some random examples I am making up to show the randomness: ) You'll be Melancholy one moment and Scandalous the next. And that's because you decided to have a spouse or not before ending up there. Then you'll be overly Magnanimous.
Unless you're looking for a Nemesis, you don't bring anything there.
The only thing you should not bring are regular Souls. A random pathing can cause a story to remove all of them. Sell or up/side-convert all Souls before going there. I'll leave the rest up to you to discover. Well, I can provide the details, but often the Minist...
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Before going back home however, it's best to write about your experiences (there will be a place when done with the Days there.) The journal gives you +2 to BDR.
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Kittenpox
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1/23/2016
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the truthseeker wrote:
The only thing you should not bring are regular Souls. A random pathing can cause a story to remove all of them. Sell or up/side-convert all Souls before going there.
I suppose in hindsight that would have made a lot of sense - but as one of my main cash grinds involves vast quantities of Souls, this piece of information is of particular importance to me. Thankyou! :-D
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