 Jean Alois Posts: 1
6/24/2016
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Not sure if this is the place to post this...
Hi there! I'm a new player, and I was wondering if anyone would be willing to walk me through things? Have to admit, I'm kind of lost...
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 Flynneldariel Posts: 64
6/24/2016
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there is an help tab in game, did you read it ?
it should already answer a lot of your questions ^^
-- http://fallenlondon.com/Profile/FlynnEldariel
https://www.fallenlondon.com/profile/Theobald%20Gaafson
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 Kittenpox Posts: 869
6/24/2016
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One thing I would advise, though, is don't worry about racing ahead. There's plenty out there, and while some stories become unlocked as you progress, others will close off and become obsolete once you've reached certain points in the game. Explore, try new things, and resist the temptation to rush ahead towards some imaginary finish line - you'll only miss out on a bunch of stuff if you do that. ^_^
PS:- There's a thing in the game that was recently made available again, called Seeking Mr Eaten's Name (or SMEN, for short). The in-game warnings are there for a very good reason. Do not attempt this, especially if this is your first time playing Fallen London.
-- Kittenpox Current [Fabulous Diamond] count: Twenty-Five (of 50). Halfway there! ^_^ Metaphysical Caprice: 11. - Currently: Returned to the Neath, and regaining my footing in this place. :-) NO PLANT BATTLES PLEASE.
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 Skinnyman Posts: 2133
6/24/2016
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Bit on the rush so I'll just post a link to one of my old posts to add among Kittenpox's information.
-- ESs items and quality requirements sheet. Please check if there are errors or if something is missing Achievement list if you're feeling bored! 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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 Parelle Posts: 1084
6/24/2016
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Hello! I've links to both the new player group and the find friends for social actions thread in my signature.
-- 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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 Saklad Posts: 528
6/24/2016
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- Record everything in your Journal. There’s no reason not to, after all.
- Don’t be too quick to sell items. I recommend selling at most half of the items you get, and only the ones you are sure you’ll get more of. You can also decide on a size of stockpile to keep, selling any items you get after you’ve hit that quantity.
- Buy all the items you can. Even apparently useless things often have hidden value, and equipping items is essential for getting ahead in the game.
- Consider tackling each story thread one at a time. That’s my preferred method of play, but you can explore Fallen London however you want.
- Choose an Ambition. While it is true that you can’t feasibly change your decision, all of them are interesting and awesome. I highly recommend just choosing whatever sounds coolest to you, or emphasizes stats that embody your playstyle.
- Send and receive requests to people, if you want. There’s nothing wrong with staying out of the social actions, but everyone is usually happy to help if asked. If you can invite me to something, feel free to do so.
- DO NOT SEEK THE NAME. Most games will tell you not to do something to emphasize difficulty. This is not the case here. SMEN will destroy you and everything you love, beyond the point you’d expect games to stop for fairness or mechanical reasons.
- Savor the game. Consider the story that unfolds, think about what it means, theorize as to the nature of the Fallen London universe. The game rewards you for deeply contemplating what it says, and it can reveal hidden depths if the player applies their knowledge of history and literature to the mysteries of the lore. You can also just enjoy the story if you prefer not to spend too much time thinking about it. It won’t leave you in the dark for doing so. Well, not figuratively.
edited by Saklad5 on 6/24/2016
-- Saklad5, a man of many talents
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 Kittenpox Posts: 869
6/24/2016
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Assuming you're using the browser version of Fallen London, as opposed to the iPhone app, the Help tab (across the top, on the right side) should have helpful information, as Flynneldariel suggested. :-)
While I would advise against relying on the wiki(s) too much, especially for new players, this link may also be useful to you: http://fallenlondon.wikia.com/wiki/Beginner%27s_Guide
If you've got more specific questions, don't be afraid to add them here and I'm sure many of the forum users would be happy to help out. ^_^
-- Kittenpox Current [Fabulous Diamond] count: Twenty-Five (of 50). Halfway there! ^_^ Metaphysical Caprice: 11. - Currently: Returned to the Neath, and regaining my footing in this place. :-) NO PLANT BATTLES PLEASE.
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