Kade Carrion (an_ocelot)
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3/1/2016
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Gonen wrote:
Is there any option which does not change quirks? Am I to evade every EF from now on? I imagine you could just keep that card in your hand (it's only the ending card)? Or pick one that's already way over cap? (Or accept that this is how it's going to be in the future, as probably I should've?)
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Gonen
Posts: 817
3/1/2016
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an_ocelot wrote:
Gonen wrote:
Is there any option which does not change quirks? Am I to evade every EF from now on? I imagine you could just keep that card in your hand (it's only the ending card)? Or pick one that's already way over cap? (Or accept that this is how it's going to be in the future, as probably I should've?)
Not being able to finish the story is... unsatisfying.
And my goal is to keep quirks at 15, so even damaging that is sometimes irreversible (since correcting that via connection items damages other quirks etc.). But... that is my choice and the constrictions I took upon myself. Mmm... 
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Woe to those who call evil good, and good evil; Who substitute darkness for light and light for darkness.
The long journey to eccentricity:
On March 10th, 2018, reached 15 on all quirks, simultaneously. The Quirky Anesthesiologist
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The Duke of Waltham
Posts: 150
3/1/2016
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Hannah Flynn wrote:
The Frequently Deceased is the first story in the Family Ties season. [... ]
The recently deceased was written by Emily Short.
I should like to thank Ms Flynn for these excellent news, and at the same time draw her attention to the importance of consistency in capitalisation and vocabulary. Here's how my mind was tricked to read the above the first time I looked at it:
Hannah Flynn wrote:
the recently deceased Emily Short.
Do you realise how this felt? DON'T YOU EVER DO THAT TO US AGAIN!
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babelfishwars
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3/1/2016
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The Duke of Waltham wrote:
the recently deceased Emily Short.
I'm shocked how loudly I laughed. Took myself by surprise.
edited by babelfishwars on 3/1/2016
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James Sinclair
Posts: 253
3/1/2016
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I just finished this story, and enjoyed it immensely. This one was slower-paced and more drawn-out than some of the previous Exceptional Stories, and I liked being able to take my time with the different stages of the investigation around London, the conversational trees, the flash lay, and playing with the kids. It was also very interesting to see Fallen London from the point of view of domestic servants, like a deliciously twisted version of Downton Abbey (and now I'm imagining Downton Abbey set in Fallen London. Oh how hilariously awesome that would be...)
Personally, I rank this as one of the best Exceptional Stories so far, on par with Lost in Reflections and Flint part 2. Bravo to the not-recently-deceased (receased? undeceased? ceased?) Emily Short. I'm looking forward to the rest of the Family Ties stories, especially if they have a combined wrap-up story the way Season of Blood did.
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Crater
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3/2/2016
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The Duke of Waltham wrote:
Hannah Flynn wrote:
the recently deceased Emily Short.
Do you realise how this felt? DON'T YOU EVER DO THAT TO US AGAIN!
That sound you hear is my giggling as I hear Dustin Hoffman's voice echoing in my brain..."What are you, some kind of a sadist? Don't ever do that to me again."
This story gave a richness to the everyday existence of London and I have to admit, it would never occur to me that there are people who would firmly ignore the fact that the city has fallen and raise their children following that belief. The illusions we choose for ourselves.
I only wish I hadn't opened the letter.
[spoiler] I truly believed the former governess had viewed her experience with the family as just that: an experience. I misread her fondness for the eldest and prevented a fruitful and ultimately happier ending in the hopes of saving a letter that I felt would have wound up on the fire. Perhaps I'm becoming more cynical in my old age.[/spoiler]
It will be very interesting to see how the agency folds itself into the workings of London and what new tales might coalesce in its files. I hope I might be given the opportunity to make amends for bluffing the Proprietor. Perhaps a pro bono assignment to validate the credentials of a hopeful candidate...
Ms. Short, you write superbly and your wink towards Nuncio at the end was the cherry on a very tasty narrative. Thank you and long may you write.
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Guest
3/3/2016
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Kittenpox wrote:
I'm inclined to agree with Robin and Dubinee...
Very wise of you! Agreeing with me makes you smarter and more sexually attractive 
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Corran
Posts: 401
3/3/2016
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Dubinee Finnat wrote:
Very wise of you! Agreeing with me makes you smarter and more sexually attractive
To you or everyone? 
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Kirr
Posts: 44
3/5/2016
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I also want to add my voice to those saying it was a nice change of pace. Though Fallen London is quite heavily gothic horror-themed, I'm not one for lots of gore, body horror and eating the results of the above (SMEN an honourable exception). It says great this about Fallen London that I love it even though those aren't personal favourites of mine, but it's also really nice to have a change of pace with this kind of story. Thank you!
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Kittenpox
Posts: 869
3/8/2016
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Corran wrote:
Dubinee Finnat wrote:
Very wise of you! Agreeing with me makes you smarter and more sexually attractive
To you or everyone?
*shrugs* :-)
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Gonen
Posts: 817
3/12/2016
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Wanted to join the parade of praises.
It was delightful! Good written story, didn't want to do anything else in London at the time. Very enjoyable.
I like the fact that not all EF are earth shattering lore wise. Not everything has to involve the heart and essence of this universe. This one story, of one family, provided excellent entertainment while reviling a bit of how's society works (Example: Exceptional Feast's gifts for servants, a bit of the inside if a certain law firm and a club, etc.)
Very interesting mechanics - the use of the technique to send us across London keeps the EF interesting and perhaps psychologically longer.
Really appreciated the fact that the conversations was actions free. Could be quite frustrating to wait 10 minutes for each question.
One of the best EF. I noticed this is the third time I say this in the last 4 months, meaning I am very pleased with the added bonus for EF members - the EF stories.
A great thank you for the staff, for Emily Short on the adventure and the people behind the curtain for the mechanics.
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Woe to those who call evil good, and good evil; Who substitute darkness for light and light for darkness.
The long journey to eccentricity:
On March 10th, 2018, reached 15 on all quirks, simultaneously. The Quirky Anesthesiologist
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KShep
Posts: 32
3/13/2016
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I too have to say that this one of, if not the, best Exceptional Stories I've had the pleasure of playing. It was truly exceptional -- I loved how meaty it felt, the multiple stages and the whole treasure hunting feel of traveling London was fantastic, and I love the inclusion of the flash lay scheme, I feel that that worked wonderfully. I also greatly appreciated the conversation costing 0 actions, that made my life so much easier, I could make sure I got all the answers I could without wasting extra actions.
And I adored those children. Those devilish little hellspawn. I chose to [spoiler]tell the truth in a child-friendly way and delivered the letter to the Governess at the end[/spoiler] and I'm glad I did. I was just wondering, I lost the Grudging Respect of the Children by taking my final action, and I was just wondering if this happens if you steam the letter open? I like the thought of remaining on good terms with those little brats.(Someone compared them to a malicious version of the Baudelaire children, and I loved that comparison!)
Overall, wonderful, wonderful job. I have such high hopes for the rest of this season!
edited by KShep on 3/13/2016
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xKiv
Posts: 846
3/14/2016
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KShep wrote:
I was just wondering, I lost the Grudging Respect of the Children by taking my final action, and I was just wondering if this happens if you steam the letter open?
I think that's just general end-of-story cleanup. Their respect is preserved in the one surviving quality (recording which end you chose).
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genesis
Posts: 924
3/14/2016
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Has anyone come across the option with the Children where they set a "Fairy Princess" on fire? I found it by googling but I haven't been able to think of what might be required to unlock it.
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NiteBrite
Posts: 1019
3/14/2016
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genesis wrote:
Has anyone come across the option with the Children where they set a "Fairy Princess" on fire? I found it by googling but I haven't been able to think of what might be required to unlock it.
[spoiler]Hand of glory[/spoiler]
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genesis
Posts: 924
3/14/2016
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Jeebus! That is not an item I expected to unlock things... Do any other items from that source unlock any branches? (Other than WD, which is available elsewhere)
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malthaussen
Posts: 1060
3/15/2016
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I liked this one a lot. Good design, I was sorry for it to end.
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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.
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Danko
Posts: 142
3/29/2016
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/slowpoke
Did anyone list all possible items to interact with the children? I've just used my Watchful Doll and got some very interesting text and information.
It also has a watchful check but since its always 100% straightforward for me I can't check the failure text
I think there might be more hidden options.
The ones I've found for now:
*Play as criminals (Airs >50)
*Play as pirates (Airs 50<
*Watchful Doll (Fate-locked)
*Starveling Cat
*Broken Toy
*Scarab
*Talkative Rattus Fabber
*Unearthly Fossil
*Enthralling book
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Jermaine Vendredi
Posts: 588
3/29/2016
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Also the Exquisite Toy, which fortunately didn't suffer the fate of the scarab. (Yeah, that still rankles. Now I can't used it to advance ... never mind.)
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The Duke of Waltham
Posts: 150
3/31/2016
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I haven't had much time to play lately, so I only re-activated my Exceptional Friendship this morning just to avoid missing this story. I barely made it; it took more actions than expected to unlock the story in the House of Chimes—I had to complete the initial conversation rather than just begin it—and I generally take my time going through the options.* By the time I parted with the Harassed Mother, I could already see the universal storylet for April's story, a couple of minutes before noon BST.
(Good thing, too, that I didn't assume for whatever reason that they'd go with noon UTC, which is one hour later. I've had little cause to hate summer time so far, but this would certainly qualify.)
* Actually, there's no need to be coy about this: since the New Year I've been carefully recording the text of Fate-locked stories for my own future reference and perusal, relying on the wiki for non-Fate-locked text. This, as anyone can imagine, makes progress rather slower.
edited by The Duke of Waltham on 3/31/2016
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The Duke of Waltham welcomes requests for assistance from those troubled by menaces, and His Grace's townhouse is always open to visitors who will not attempt to steal the silverware or extract support for yet another ill-advised scheme concerning photographers.
H. Cartwright, secretary.
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