Felicity Anne Stratford
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12/27/2016
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I would like to echo everyone's enjoyment of this ES! I played The Gift beforehand so that I would have some background, and it really did help me to make the final decision. At the beginning, I was completely lost and not sure at all what I was doing, but as I learned more then it became clear. I loved the character interactions and all the information scattered throughout.
My only (very small) nit is the preponderance of randomness in the school. I think that I understand why things are random here so that it is not crazy good to do this over and over, but I tend to avoid all the random aspects of the game that I can. (Which means that I over prepare for all challenges despite the fact that it is not generally held to be efficient). But that is my thing and for this story it was easy enough to let go and just enjoy the plot.
I ended up helping her reconcile with her son, for that seemed the best choice to my character Felicity. No super rare unique item at the end, but I am completely fine with that!
Thanks for the fun! My Exceptional Friendship runs out today and I would have already subscribed anew if I could. 
Becca
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Looking for a roleplay partner with potential for Simone and maybe for Felicity. All genders considered.
Felicity Anne Stratford is a Correspondent and delighted to visit Orphanages or Salons or be interviewed! Scientific correspondence greatly appreciated. Please no Seeking or Photographer.
Simone Beaufort is a Midnighter and pleased to visit Orphanages or Salons or be interviewed! No Seeking or Photographer.
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Diptych
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12/29/2016
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Be fair, man! Santa's got as much right as anyone to get his bells jingled at the Parlour of Virtue!
Sacksy baby, wear a sigil under your hood for me,
Been a virtuous girl, Sacksy baby,
So hurry down the Parlour tonight
Sacksy baby, a set of new lingerie scant,
Deep gant,
I'll wait for you down here, Sacksy baby,
So hurry down the Parlour tonight
Think of all the souls I've saved,
Think of all the revels that weren't too depraved,
Next year I might not be Mayor;
I must give London what they've craved
Sacksy baby, do tell the Vake
We'll see it stuck up on a stake,
My Sisters all swear, Sacksy baby,
So hurry down the Parlour tonight
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Sir Frederick, the Libertarian Esotericist. Lord Hubris, the Bloody Baron.
Juniper Brown, the Ill-Fated Orphan. Esther Ellis-Hall, the Fashionable Fabian.
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Passionario
Posts: 777
12/29/2016
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i TOLD you people we should have elected the Bishop
"Smuggle the Shadow into the Fourth Coil for a wrestling match."
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Passion: Profile, Appearance
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Barse
Posts: 706
12/29/2016
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In the spirit of the original discussion, does anyone have echoes for the Revolutionary ending? My character was torn between the zailor and the anarchist, and I'd love to see the road not taken.
Irrelevancies:
[spoiler] I must confess I find myself puzzled by the Jenny debate, which seems to show up in every thread that Jenny's name is typed and swiftly sidetracks the thread from its titled purpose, which, half a year on, can be tiresome. It is interesting, though, that Jenny seems to be the only character in the entire game who provokes such detailed and close deconstructions of any of her presented positive qualities, for whatever reason and whatever end - it's hardly as if the Neath is lacking in shifty characters pretending to be less so. Some of them are even in positions of power, and yet they remain un-torn-down, the occasional redeeming feature left unopposed. [/spoiler]
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protonsinthedark
Posts: 106
12/30/2016
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Did anyone choose to turn her against Mr Wines? I'm pretty sure that's the only ending I haven't seen discussed yet.
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Mio, a midnight, sinister, irresistible, and breathtaking lady of mysterious origins.
Calling cards, social actions, menace reduction requests, and newspaper interviews (Nemesis ambition) welcome. No boxed cats or Affluent Photographer requests please.
Other Characters:
tinyassassin, an orphan trained as an assassin, currently hunting the Vake.
Alexandre and Adriana, a pair of hedonistic twins betting their souls on the Marvellous...if they don't lose them to the devils first.
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Optimatum
Posts: 3666
12/30/2016
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Vavakx Nonexus wrote:
Pnakotic wrote:
Vavakx Nonexus wrote:
Unmasking the Visitor's effect on the LoN is somewhat understandable, but I remain compounded by how, exactly, the Empress' Shadow taking control of the Observatory advances the LoN. I see no hints of revolutionary overtones, and I doubt that the Shadow is so bad at managing an Observatory as to further its enemies' cause.
I originally picked that ending because of my interest in the Observatory & the Kaiser's astronomical shenanigans anyways, and am kinda disappointed that this choice for some obscure and mysterious reason furthers the LoN.
Consider what you learned from the surface visitor. It's likely an "enemy of my enemy's friend" kind of situation.
That really doesn't make sense.The Shadow chooses to align herself with the Kaiser & his Observatory in this ending, and it is even stated that Berlin is resisting Revolutionary influence.
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Revolutionary and British Influences Suppressed
There is literally nothing that can further the LoN coming from the Shadow and Berlin in this particular ending.
Okay, I think I figured this out. Helping the Shadow buy back influence actually decreases Advancing the Liberation of Night. The problem is that said quality has a custom change message, so it says you've advanced the Liberation even when the quality is dropping.
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Optimatum, a ruthless and merciful gentleman. No plant battles, Affluent Photographer requests, or healing offers; all other social actions welcome.
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Diptych
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12/31/2016
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Yes, I think it would be advisable to resume discussing the story. I've noticed that collecting donations with your students has unique texts for both the Daughter and the Nun - has anyone found any others, for collections or for guard work at the Parlour?
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Sir Frederick, the Libertarian Esotericist. Lord Hubris, the Bloody Baron.
Juniper Brown, the Ill-Fated Orphan. Esther Ellis-Hall, the Fashionable Fabian.
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Mr Sables
Posts: 597
12/31/2016
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Overall, this was a fantastic tale . . .
I'm wondering whether we'll get seasonal stories like this for each mayor, whether they come at Christmas or during other holidays, as - on one hand - it feels like extra work for the FBG team, but - on the other hand - it's an excellent way to make our choices/actions during the mayoral contest count . . . I'm wondering whether people can be re-elected, in which case whether Jenny's story will be explored in more depth. It's be fascinating if she were voted in multiple times, making this an unexpected and long-term storyline.
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ochrasy
Posts: 169
12/31/2016
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I have to say, I was quite happy with the story. I don't share the same amount of enthusiasm as everyone else for personal reasons (I'm not a fan of any of the main characters), but the story was still very enjoyable.
my final decision was perfect, I believe. [spoiler] I chose to rat out on the spy, and it had the very nice reward of the empress' ruling berlin after all.[/spoiler]
and the mechanincs where great too. also, new carousel!
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Ochrasy. Monster-Hunter. Dangerous and Watchful, favors the Constables.
Robitaille. Persuasive and Shadowy, fond of the Devils.
Herr Horst. Seeker of Revenge.
Open to all social actions on all accounts. Preferably, send any MW-providing actions to Ochrasy.
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MidnightVoyager
Posts: 858
12/31/2016
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ochrasy wrote:
I have to say, I was quite happy with the story. I don't share the same amount of enthusiasm as everyone else for personal reasons (I'm not a fan of any of the main characters), but the story was still very enjoyable.
my final decision was perfect, I believe. [spoiler] I chose to rat out on the spy, and it had the very nice reward of the empress' ruling berlin after all.[/spoiler]
and the mechanincs where great too. also, new carousel!
I was happy to get the new carousel, too! I've been wanting more chances for Tomb Colony favors, and though it's an unreliable source, it's not like I'm doing much else with my actions. And I was happy to see the Eldest Daughter again.
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Harlocke
Posts: 506
1/2/2017
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Teaching the eldest daughter grants a new quality, so future stories will able to tell if she's attended finishing school. Perhaps she'll show up again as an unlockable option in a future story, able to put her new skills to use again.
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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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Optimatum
Posts: 3666
1/2/2017
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I'm tempted to reset The Frequently Deceased and see if anything would be different there.
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Optimatum, a ruthless and merciful gentleman. No plant battles, Affluent Photographer requests, or healing offers; all other social actions welcome.
Want a sip of Cider? Just say hi!
PM me for information enigmatic or Fated. Though the forum please, not FL itself.
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babelfishwars
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Posts: 1152
1/3/2017
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OK people - we'd really like to keep this thread on topic of the story, and not divert into larger analyses of Jenny/other candidates. I appreciate any story where she appears is part of her story - but we like to keep the individual threads non-intimidating for new players. Thanks! I'm going to clear this thread up a bit, and *try* to shift the main posts elsewhere, but the forum software is being mischievous this morning.
edited by babelfishwars on 1/3/2017
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Màiread
Posts: 385
1/3/2017
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I've been away for a while and I'm rather out of the loop, but this story looks fun. Could someone please let me know what other fate-locked content this overlaps with? I think I might finally spend my fate and I'd like to do things in the 'right' order to be sure I get the most out of it. I don't really care about material advantages, but a heads up on anything that unlocks a story branch would be welcome.
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Màiread - Correspondent, composer, lover of cats. Can probably bake you a d__n fine cake.
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Peggy the Nowoman lived to see the Feast. Thank you for the memories, Snow Lady.
I'm happy to accept most social actions except for lethal sparring and loitering suspiciously. Please challenge my plant! Currently not accepting calling cards.
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Eglantine-Fox
Posts: 872
1/3/2017
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Màiread wrote:
I've been away for a while and I'm rather out of the loop, but this story looks fun. Could someone please let me know what other fate-locked content this overlaps with? I think I might finally spend my fate and I'd like to do things in the 'right' order to be sure I get the most out of it. I don't really care about material advantages, but a heads up on anything that unlocks a story branch would be welcome.
Frequently Deceased gets you an extra option, The Gift gets you extra options that vary based on your end result, and if you chose a very specific ending in Lost in Reflections you see something here.
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Eglantine Fox, the charming and androgynous Correspondent, teetering between hobbies of seduction and self-destruction.
Siobhan O'Malley, Irish patriot (or 'bl__dy Fenian' if you're impolite).
Isidore Day, an up-and-coming London gentleman. All allegations of wrongdoing are categorically denied.
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TheD3rp
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1/3/2017
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So does Germany not exist (anymore?) in the FL universe? I noticed that Germany itself is never mentioned, and instead all references are to Prussia.
[spoiler]I chose to out the spy as I will take any opportunity to bully Wilhelm II that is presented to me.[/spoiler]
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My character, and a friendly reminder to vote for the Captivating Princess in the 1896 London Mayoral Election.
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MidnightVoyager
Posts: 858
1/3/2017
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TheD3rp wrote:
So does Germany not exist (anymore?) in the FL universe? I noticed that Germany itself is never mentioned, and instead all references are to Prussia.
I have an echo of something about Berlin. http://fallenlondon.storynexus.com/Profile/MidnightVoyager?fromEchoId=10697699
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PSGarak
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1/3/2017
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TheD3rp wrote:
So does Germany not exist (anymore?) in the FL universe? I noticed that Germany itself is never mentioned, and instead all references are to Prussia.
The country of Germany did not yet exist when London fell. The area that is modern Germany was at the time a bunch of independent sovereign states (such as Prussia) that had similar-ish customs and languages. The process of Unification had begun, but the Fall of London may have slowed, stopped, or reversed that process. Someone more knowledgeable than I about history could perhaps weigh in with more details.
Further reading: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unification_of_Germany
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TheD3rp
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1/3/2017
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PSGarak wrote:
The country of Germany did not yet exist when London fell.
I know, I was just including the possibility that Germany was formed but then broke up again shortly afterwards. The existence of the Third French Empire would certainly suggest something like this.
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My character, and a friendly reminder to vote for the Captivating Princess in the 1896 London Mayoral Election.
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Plynkes
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1/3/2017
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In my experience, in Victorian Science Fiction and Steampunk settings, folks find the temptation to use Prussia over a unified Germany almost impossible to resist. It just feels more appropriate, whatever history might have to say about it. I have seen it happen countless times before. I wouldn't be at all surprised if that's the only reason: The Rule of Cool.
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