MarlowPerhaps
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4/29/2016
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Hello, delicious friends!
I'm still fairly new to Fallen London - only my Watchful is past 70, if that helps - but I've had my fair share of adventures.
However, I do hear whispers ... of the Bazaar, of the Unterzee, of the Empress ... will I uncover more than whispers and dread mutterings by happenstance - or should I be making judicious narrative decisions?
I'm not looking for hints per se, more like reassurances that I'll get to grips with the world eventually ... unless I'm not meant to. Which is equally fine and dandy.
Oh, and I'm new to the forums - hello and apologies if I've said something I shouldn't have. Just don't set the Sorrow Spiders on me ...
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Skinnyman
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4/29/2016
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Hi there and welcome, soon to be delicious friend!
Don't worry about this, all with be unveiled to you depending on how fast you advance. My advice is to take it slow and enjoy the bits of text, the lovely stories and the elderly stories. They are really worth reading; some are very funny, some throw some dark humor, some deepen your wonder of the great roles "some" play, some are eerie and some are great!
In the mean time here's a fan made wiki about the lore, but, I won't go reading it that much from the beginning:
http://thefifthcity.wikia.com/wiki/The_Fifth_City:_the_Neath's_Lore_Wiki
Another advice is to go to this thread and find yourself a patron that will help you improve your skills faster:
http://community.failbettergames.com/topic6084-protgs-seeking-patrons-only-protgs-need-post.aspx
And, of course, the gold page, Wiki:
http://fallenlondon.wikia.com/wiki/Echo_Bazaar_Wiki
With it's covering courses everyone should read:
http://fallenlondon.wikia.com/wiki/Beginner's_Guide
http://fallenlondon.wikia.com/wiki/Money-Making
http://fallenlondon.wikia.com/wiki/Raising_Connections
Cheers and enjoy your eternal stay!
EDIT: Forgot about this page which gives you some nice rewards:
http://saint-arthur.tumblr.com/post/61674014566/accessible-access-codes
My advice is to keep your coffee, no matter how tempting it may be. At the moment the Moods (hats that give a a hour stat bonus) are disabled, but, once they come back, they will be very useful with your coffee. Probably after playing a month or two you'll find out yourself where it's best to use coffee+mood. An example, for something very distant is this.
EDIT #2: As I already "hijacked" the thread (sorry, but I got carried away) I might add some extras as well. Don't forget The Young Turks Club (and The Janissary Guard once you're a PoSI) and to check the forum as there are people willing to help you with menaces (Ex.: nightmares, but it's best to ask first if the thread is old).
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I am accepting Plant battles, Neath's Mysteries card, Starveling Cats and boxed cats.
No suppers, no second chances gain and no need to cure my menaces!
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Guest
4/29/2016
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I also highly recommend the Ratmaster's blog, http://saint-arthur.tumblr.com/ Lots of interesting lore bits on there that I steal all the time to make it look like I know a lot more about this game than I actually do. :P
Edit: Whoops, I'm a dumb and I see that Skinnyman's already pointed out the access code page on that blog. Well, the rest of it is quite delicious anyway and quite worth perusing.
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MarlowPerhaps
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4/29/2016
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Thank you, both of you! This is most edifying to be getting on with - hopefully we'll meet again, under more thrilling circumstances 
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TheThirdPolice
Posts: 609
4/29/2016
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Saint Arthur's whiskered wick whispers wisdom without witholding. If you'd like more opaque hints about the lore, I'm happy to imitate the game. It can take a very long time to figure out the lore through normal gameplay.
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And with especial pride, Worst Screwup of the Decade!
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Appolonia
Posts: 248
4/29/2016
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There is nothing stopping a relatively new player from befriending a more experienced one and chatting about lore. I.e., "Hey, I just saw a reference to [thing]. Do you have any idea what that's about?
If you don't want any spoilers, don't do this. But if you want some context so when you hear something you can see how it fits in to a bigger puzzle, you can learn a great deal simply by talking to other players. I found it much easier to enjoy new pieces with some background. I could see where they fit, and remember them better, as a result.
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http://fallenlondon.storynexus.com/Profile/Appolonia%20VonRavenscroft
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Harlocke
Posts: 506
4/30/2016
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Appolonia wrote:
There is nothing stopping a relatively new player from befriending a more experienced one and chatting about lore. I.e., "Hey, I just saw a reference to [thing]. Do you have any idea what that's about?
If you don't want any spoilers, don't do this. But if you want some context so when you hear something you can see how it fits in to a bigger puzzle, you can learn a great deal simply by talking to other players. I found it much easier to enjoy new pieces with some background. I could see where they fit, and remember them better, as a result.
Most players I've interacted with have been very good about explaining just enough lore. Teasing it out in character, providing what the common Londoner might suspect, without spoiling the revelation of major stories. So it's not entirely bad to ask questions of other players, provided that you ask the right people.
A good tactic might be to invite someone over for chess or coffee, and tell them you've been curious in X subject and ask where they suggest you investigate further to learn more about it.
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Bertrand Leonidas Poole
Posts: 335
4/30/2016
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I am gladly open to in-character lore questions posed by newcomers:
http://fallenlondon.storynexus.com/Profile/Bertrand~Poole
Bertrand will be happy to answer any questions you may have, especially about the various creatures of the neath. That's a specialty.
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Clifton Royston
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4/30/2016
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As another new player, I also thank all of you!
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A person of little significance:
http://fallenlondon.storynexus.com/Profile/cliftonr
Currently accepting all non-harmful social actions, at least until I learn better.
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Grenem
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4/30/2016
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I will answer question in character, but regrettably, life is too busy for a sustained RP relationship here.
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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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Harlocke
Posts: 506
4/30/2016
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I'm a fairly new player, with just a few months under my belt, and only half-understand much of the lore. So I'm happy to answer questions if you want a less expert vaguer but still informative answer.
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I welcome social actions, and can visit your salon as an author.
http://fallenlondon.storynexus.com/Profile/Harlocke
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