Diptych
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12/25/2017
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Twelvetide begins, the lacre rises, and the Crimson Beast of Winter stalks the streets of London! Here's this week's thread for short questions!
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The Curious Watcher
Posts: 263
12/25/2017
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During this holiday season, I've heard that one can obtain Cantigaster Venom from one of the fate options. If I already have a very good dangerous weapon (Feducci's lance), is there a good reason to get it? I ask this because I once saw an option for Cantigaster Venom on the Last Constable story, and wonder if there are any special uses for it besides that.
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Plynkes
Posts: 631
12/26/2017
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Apologies for what seems like a rather basic question, but it has never come up for me before. I know that Making Waves halves every week when TTH rolls around and that it is also compared with your Notability to see if Notability drops. But... In what order does that happen? Does it compare the halved value or the original value with your Notability? I've never paid any attention before because it has never mattered. Now suddenly, and rather urgently it does matter. 
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Sara Hysaro
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12/26/2017
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It compares the original value, no worries.
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Plynkes
Posts: 631
12/26/2017
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Well that's a relief. I half-thought that was the case, but then had a sudden panic. Thank you very much.
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Tyrconnell
Posts: 271
12/26/2017
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The Curious Watcher wrote:
During this holiday season, I've heard that one can obtain Cantigaster Venom from one of the fate options. If I already have a very good dangerous weapon (Feducci's lance), is there a good reason to get it? I ask this because I once saw an option for Cantigaster Venom on the Last Constable story, and wonder if there are any special uses for it besides that.
That's the first use for Cantigaster Venom I've seen.
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curtistruffle
Posts: 139
12/26/2017
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Good morning friends. I asked Amanuensis, but only reaction he was capable of was bulging his eyes and goggling wildly. So the question is: what's a point of Notability? I mean yes, I had grinded it to 5 to acquire a top job, and I will spend 3 to set up an Orphanage, and I get lovely Unsigned Messages from time to time. And I see incredible pricey (probably less incredible at a top of play) way to exchange tons of N. for Faction cards summoning. Did I miss any important motivation to do N.?
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Kaijyuu
Posts: 1047
12/26/2017
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Some seasonal events (like hallowmas and christmas) use notability for things. Also some of the upper wine tier upconversions use notability.
If you're asking what exactly it is in-universe, that's a bit fuzzy. Yes, you get a more prominent mention in Slowcake's, but why you can use that to get wine and what exactly happens in the exchange isn't exactly clear. Might just be some abstraction, might be a game mechanic we're not supposed to think too closely about.
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curtistruffle
Posts: 139
12/26/2017
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Now I remember I've seen an option during Hallowmas, thank you! I asked about particular uses of subject indeed. Concerning in-game interpretation, I always imagined Notability as a sort of indirect authority (and/or notoriety), allowing character to benefit from otherwise restricted privileges.
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Johnathan Priest(Nemesis), a Visionary Hunter of horrors both humane and eldritch.
I am a Dangerous patron
Jane Barlowe(Light Fingers), a Notorious Shenanigan and mediocre writer.
Cardinalli Browning(Bag a Legend), a Joyful Adventuress and a fictional character, written by Jane Barlowe.
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Kaijyuu
Posts: 1047
12/26/2017
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Another thing that came to mind is specializations and the stat overcapping that comes with them. It takes 5 to get a specialization and you can then convert notability to stat points over 200 at 1:1 (max stat being 215 with 15 notability). Also, of course, Paramount Presence, the ostensibly best specialization, that lacks the features and content of the normal ones and takes an absurd amount of notability grinding to reach.
edited by Kaijyuu on 12/26/2017
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The Curious Watcher
Posts: 263
12/26/2017
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Tyrconnell wrote:
That's the first use for Cantigaster Venom I've seen.
Thank you, I was just a wondering about that for a bit. I am also thinking of getting exceptional friendship for the first time, and am curious about picking the SMEN option when being invited to the House of Chimes. I would appreciate it if anyone could PM me the consequences to make sure that I know what I am getting into.
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Cthonius
Posts: 362
12/26/2017
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The smen option has minor negatives and doesn't give you access, making you select again iirc. Tbh better off selecting a different one, go for the missable Scarlet Saint quality I'd say!
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Daedalus_Falk
Posts: 234
12/26/2017
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TBH if you're doing SMEN, you might as well not do things by halves - pick the option anyway, for science.
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The Curious Watcher
Posts: 263
12/26/2017
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Daedalus_Falk wrote:
TBH if you're doing SMEN, you might as well not do things by halves - pick the option anyway, for science.
I might as well. I don't really care about Scarlet Saint status anyways so I guess I'll finally put my Connections: Masters to good use, since I've been shilling for them since the beginning of the game. I do partially resent them though for giving me a criminal record this holiday season.
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The Thirteenth Master of the Bazaar:
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The Silent Vake Hunter: GONE NORTH
The Ravenous Wanderer:
https://www.fallenlondon.com/profile/The%20Ravenous%20Wanderer
The Melancholic End-Bringer:
https://www.fallenlondon.com/profile/The%20Melancholic%20End-Bringer
The Lethal Nightmare:
https://www.fallenlondon.com/profile/The%20Lethal%20Nightmare
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Harry P.
Posts: 116
12/27/2017
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I have a question. If I were to remove someone from my contacts list, would I also be removed from their contacts list as well?
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If you are ever in need of any assistance, do not hesitate to ask either of them. The second one is still finicky, though.
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Sara Hysaro
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12/27/2017
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I don't believe you would be, since adding someone to your contacts doesn't add you to theirs (not until you sent a social action, at least).
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Sinnouk
Posts: 62
12/27/2017
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What time does the new ES usually rolls over? Anxiously waiting for someone to process my subscription before that happens.
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Barse
Posts: 706
12/27/2017
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The new ES usually comes out at 12 Noon, UK time - so in about 12 hours time.
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Anagram
Posts: 71
12/29/2017
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A question about the season stories: if i am not a subscriber, but i buy 3 of the stories with fate of a particular season, can i still play the actual season content or just the stand alone stories?
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Kaijyuu
Posts: 1047
12/29/2017
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You can still play the final story that wraps the season up, yes.
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