Kapuchu
Posts: 33
7/22/2016
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Hello everyone
So, I'm new to Fallen London, and while the game is interesting (very much so), I find myself somewhat blocked by having only one acquaintance (the person who introduced me to the game), so I wanted to ask if anyone knew how to get new acquaintances? I imagine it would be awkward to simply open a thread and ask for it, and I don't know of any in-game methods of getting into contact with people (aside from sending them the Calling Card).
And since I'm a blatant noob, and haven't looked much into the forums yet, is there any code of conduct aside from the usual "Don't be a dick" rules? Is it expected to stay in character, or...?
I'm hoping someone can help me with my predicaments.
Thank you in advance ^^
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The Master
Posts: 804
7/22/2016
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By staying in character(role playing) you can easily drop off a calling card to someone, I don't think anyone would really mind getting more acquaintances and people to roleplay with.
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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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Kapuchu
Posts: 33
7/22/2016
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The Master wrote:
By staying in character(role playing) you can easily drop off a calling card to someone, I don't think anyone would really mind getting more acquaintances and people to roleplay with.
And how big of a chance is there for me to get bitten in the butt by doing that? I have noticed the "Snub and Acquaintance" and "Poison an acquaintance" options. I'd rather not open myself up to get screwed over.
That still leaves on issue at large. I could just send a calling card to someone, but if I am to stay in character I'd have to have a reason beyond "Your name popped up when I clicked 'add random'".
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Sara Hysaro
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Posts: 4514
7/22/2016
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You're free to be as in or out of character as you feel comfortable with. Though if your character is a bit prickly you may want to send an OOC invite first, or at least preface it with a note so they know you're just RPing.
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http://fallenlondon.storynexus.com/Profile/Sara%20Hysaro
Please do not send SMEN, cat boxes, or Affluent Reporter requests. All other social actions are welcome.
Are you a Scarlet Saint? Send a message my way to be added to the list.
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Kapuchu
Posts: 33
7/22/2016
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Sara Hysaro wrote:
prickly
I imagine my character headstrong, so probably not prickly or annoying... I hope. Thanks for the reply, though 
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Amelia Syrus
Posts: 626
7/22/2016
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I've received calling cards before and deemed them "part of business" to keep it IC. But outside of that just message people or message others here if you want to roleplay. Never know what could happen and it couldn't hurt to simply ask.
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Amelia Syrus: A Drunken Thief For Hire.
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TheThirdPolice
Posts: 609
7/22/2016
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Check the recent echoes in your current location. Those will give you an RP reason for running into someone, and something to talk about.
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Excessive Corpse & Tender to Irreal Ravens
Lover of Flawed Souls
And with especial pride, Worst Screwup of the Decade!
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Kapuchu
Posts: 33
7/23/2016
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TheThirdPolice wrote:
Check the recent echoes in your current location. Those will give you an RP reason for running into someone, and something to talk about.
I'm not exactly sure how to check my "Recent Echoes" ...haven't found anything in the game itself.
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Sara Hysaro
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Posts: 4514
7/23/2016
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There should be a box in the upper right corner that says "Who else is here". You can echo things to your mantelpiece journal if you're playing the browser game, which you can see if you go to your profile page through the Myself tab.
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http://fallenlondon.storynexus.com/Profile/Sara%20Hysaro
Please do not send SMEN, cat boxes, or Affluent Reporter requests. All other social actions are welcome.
Are you a Scarlet Saint? Send a message my way to be added to the list.
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Kukapetal
Posts: 1449
7/23/2016
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I've gotten plenty of messages from people simply saying "Hey, I like your journals can I send you a calling card?" so don't feel like you HAVE to RP or have an in-story reason for contacting someone. Just being polite and friendly will usually do the trick
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Professor Strix
Posts: 616
7/23/2016
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I receive messages from people that write no text, and I don't mind acquaintances that are in it just for the mutual profit, no rp involved. Heck, when I was new in game, I also had only one contact, and we just dropped a bunch of interactions in each other, all of them ooc.
As many people said above, in doubt, just send a social interaction with a little ooc note explaining your intentions (rp, profit, menace-reduction symbiosis or whatever) and any sane player will answer back politely.
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The Inescapable Professor, London's Most Academic Detective. Open to consultation from Mondays to Fridays, above the Silver Binding bookshop, Veilgarden. Half the payment in advance, half after closing the case. No refunds.
"THIS SATURDAY, in MAHOGANY HALL, delight your eyes with the DARING FEATS of the DAPPER ESCAPIST. Gape at his CHARM and WIT and his CLEVER TRICKS OF ILLUSIONISM. No mirrors used."
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Social actions welcomed. Will take menaces if not currently grinding that one stat. Send them and cross your fingers.
http://fallenlondon.storynexus.com/Profile/Professor%20Strix
My alt loiters suspiciously if you want to:
http://fallenlondon.storynexus.com/Profile/Derek%20Davis
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