Absintheuse
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7/16/2018
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Delicious friends! Today marks the start of #loveindies Week: a celebration of indie games and their fantastically supportive communities.
We’re so grateful for your support, be it in Fate, community activity, sharing and recommending our stuff or leaving reviews. All of it helps us survive and thrive as an independent business in an unpredictable industry. Thank you.
This week we’ll be sharing Failbetter team reviews of indie games that we love on Twitter, and lots of other studios will be doing the same - so look out for some new recommendations of games you’d like!
In recognition of the event, we’re running a rare sale on Exceptional Stories in Fallen London!
You’ll find HOJOTOHO!, Flint (both parts), Lost in Reflections, The Gift and The Empress' Shadow are all 25% off on the Fate page, until 1700 BST on Friday 20th July. (These are the stories rated as the community favourites in the most recent Reddit poll. Thanks to rahv7 for running it!)
We’re also giving you 3 cups of Darkdrop Coffee to get the week off to a roaring start! Redeem the code and then use them from your inventory.
We’d love to share some of our favourite community moments from over the years - what are your fondest memories of Fallen London community fun? (We’d have to say: Ratmas, the incredible Masters cosplay during the Sunless Skies Kickstarter, and every time we hear about a relationship that started because of our little old game!)
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Jolanda Swan
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7/16/2018
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I have had lots of fun in the forums but my own memory is a bit different: I used Fallen London and the wonderful writing within to fuel my Changeling the Lost tabletop role-playing game. The endgame region, Faerie, is supposed to be a place beyond human comprehension and I was literally saved by your excellent worlds.
My players had the best, most haunted experience of their lives - once they were back from Fallen London, they needed three sessions (three real-life days) to be able to function again. One of them was nine months pregnant and we joke that the child will be strangely drawn to stars and octopi growing up. A year and a half after the fact, they cannot stop talking about it. As we begin a different Changeling game, I know Sunless Skies will be the inspiration for this new Faerie realm.
Thank you for the incredible inspirations and the great time we have inside and out of the game thanks to you.
You have their -and mine- sincerest congratulations.
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Lover of all things beautiful, secret admirer of ugly truths, fond of the Parabola Sun... and always delighted to role play.
http://fallenlondon.com/profile/Jolanda%20Swan
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Reused NPC
Posts: 259
7/16/2018
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And... a... Great Game favor?
You know what, I won't question it. Thanks much for the coffee!
To be honest, this must be one of the most consistently nice communities I've ever been a part of. I'm glad to sorta-semi-kind-of-be-acquaintances with you all. I'm glad to be part of such a community, and I'm very glad that Fallen London was able to bring all these people together. You'd think I'd be able to find more ways to say that than "glad" over and over again, yet here we are.
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ReusedNPC, a d__ned lunatic.
Edmund Viric, a rather dreamy sort.
"I won't stay long, I shan't stay long! Tell me a secret."
--the Baldomerian
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Barse
Posts: 706
7/16/2018
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This is a super cool idea/initiative - and thanks for the coffee!
I've experienced far too many memorable moments to reasonably relate while I've been playing FL and part of this community, and have made a load of Exceptional Friends, mostly on the IRC channel but from a lot of other places too. (You know who you are! <3)
Possibly my favourite moment, though, especially in terms of how much of a group event it was, happened in the IRC channel the day bjorntfh was the first Seeker to complete the recently revived SMEN. Everyone was going fairly bonkers with the shared excitement of the thing, and while we all knew that bjorntfh would not be able to tell us what happened out there, the community buzz that someone had done it was pretty exhilarating. It was unselfish and exciting and felt as much of a pure celebration of the game and its content as I've felt before or since. 80+ people (the channel was busy when Seeking came back) all changing their names to "Saint [Username]" as imitation False-Saints to usher one player into god-knew-what was pretty special, even compared to some of the wild stuff I've seen & been a part of while I've been lurking in this community.
Thanks to Failbetter, for creating the kind of game and fostering the kind of environment that allows a community like this to grow, and thanks to everyone I've interacted with, in-character or as myself, for being so excellent. Much love to all~
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 The Scorched Sailor, up for most social actions and RP. Not as scary as he looks.
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shylarah
Posts: 171
7/16/2018
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I have met so many awesome people through this game. <3 I've a new group of wonderful friends because of this beautiful gem of Gothic Victorian fantasy and horror. The lore has given me things to think about and play with, and Fallen London is a marvelous world for my imagination to inhabit. I've expanded my writing because of it -- Alys is the first seriously dark character I've written.
So thank you. <3
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Lady of Cold Steel, Lady of the Flit, Lady Alyssana Grey. A formidable woman, hard to read and slow to trust. Darkness lurks inside her.
Alts: (please direct all inquiries to Alys & say who they're for)
-Nikki, the Playful Daredevil, leading the constables on merry chases across London at every available opportunity. It's not a good robbery if you didn't get chased~
-Shylarah, waifish, wide-eyed, painfully foreign, entirely untamed. Her search for a way home now leads her to Parabola. There's something about her...
-Dr. Maxwell Thomas, a kindhearted physician who can't stand to see suffering. Moral to a fault, even to his own detriment. Unlucky in love.
I would rather be taken for a fool than deny aid where it is needed.
-Angie, the Cheeky Sharpshooter. Got her start with the Regiment and proudly operated their cannon for years. Rowdy, rough, and among the best shots in London.
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suinicide
Posts: 2409
7/21/2018
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Shhhh!
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http://fallenlondon.storynexus.com/profile/sunnytime
A gentleman seeking the liberation of knowledge, with a penchant for violence.
RIP suinicide, stuck in a well. Still has it under control.
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Vega
Posts: 150
7/18/2018
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Many thanks to Failbetter for making such an enduring, endearing game. Like many others here, all the money I've spent on Fallen London past and present was worth it, as it's given me so much enjoyment and appreciation for language and storytelling. (I'm only just discovering the social side of FL; so far, the players are warm and generous and it's been very enjoyable.)
As I went on a lengthy game hiatus shortly before the Stories became a part of Exceptional Friendship, I'm very grateful for this discount on the older Stories. My birthday is this week, so I know what I'll be spending birthday money on - more stories!
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The Jaunty Mystic, Taranlei, roams the streets of London, interviewing fellow citizens. Member of the Sanguine Ribbon Society and the Temple Club (happy to send invites). Accepting all Acquaintances, lethal duels, social interactions, and opportunities for casual roleplay.
The Shifty Spectre has departed on the final voyage. "I have gone down, down, my love..."
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Skinnyman
Posts: 2133
7/17/2018
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Got SS at the end of 2015, saw the browser game, decided to jump in!
Was odd, weird, hard and everything else so after a few days I said to myself I was going to give it another try another time; RL things weren't so pink! Things got better and 2 months later, in February, I was armed with more patience and truth be told, the feeling was amazing! Never have I thought that I would be intrigued by such a game; browser text based!
Later that year I received a Steam gift, went to being an EF and yes, I'm still here! First browser game that I spent money, still do and will do, got old stories (thanks for this discount), was the #7777 backer (displayed on page) and the list will go on over the years! FBG deserves love!
Thing is I am more of a left brain hemisphere type and there are people that can enjoy the text more than I, but even so you got me hocked! The lore, the universe the grind-able qualities/items are more than enough to keep someone like me entertained!
I bow my hat to you!
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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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lady ciel
Posts: 2548
7/16/2018
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I must admit that I am not playing Fallen London much at the moment and Sunless Skies doen't work properly on my laptop. But I have had many years of pleasure playing Failbetter Games and I wish you all the best in the future.
I still think one of my favourite times was that Feast where the options kept changing until we were left with a fading wash of sunlight. I can understand why some people were unhappy to find out about such a time sensitive event after it happened so such a thing will never happen again but the buzz on the forum and being on-line at the time was amazing.
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ciel
Sorry RL means I am not a very active player at the moment. No social actions unless you are prepared to wait and definitely no sparring or other mult-action things.
No Calling Cards or boxed cats please. Will take dupes on the affluent photographers. Other social invitations welcome. Parabolan Kittens usually available, send me an in-game social action saying you want one and I will get one to you as soon as possible.
storynexus name - reveurciel
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Six Handed Merchant
Posts: 141
7/17/2018
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Fallen London's writing is inspiring! And the community here is beyond fantastic!
I've met so many awesome friends here! Including my best friends online. :-)
And by roleplaying through the Social Action interface, posting stories in the forums, and pairing up on FL-themed collaborative fiction, Fallen London has got be back into creative writing again after a years-long battle with writer's block.
So thank you to Failbetter for making this creative world for all of us to inhabit, and to the Fallen London community for being so awesome! :-)
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The Six Handed Merchant: If it's the truth you seek, The Six Handed Merchant is the gentlemen-, er, lady-, er, detective you need! Just pay no heed to that Eradication Officer tailing Six: that poor fellow is simply out of his mind!
Six's Mantlepiece (I am available for roleplaying and SAs. My schedule is pretty full, so please PM me first to work out the details.)
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Hannah Flynn
Administrator
Posts: 491
7/17/2018
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We believe Flint is now on the fate page and all is well? Any outstanding issues, pls send tickets.
<3 to you all. Would anyone object to me sharing some screengrabs? We'd like to talk a bit about community memories this week and these ones are all so lovely. <3
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Wields the news canon, aboard the hype train.
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Chronos
Posts: 135
7/16/2018
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Absintheuse wrote:
Chronos wrote:
Flint isn't visibile in the fate page
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It should be in the top row of the Fate page, is that not showing up? We tried to group them together
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I searched the title with ctrl+f and it seems it isn't in the fate page at all. Anyway I cannot find a story with a price greater than 45
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Please don't send me harmful social actions
main: https://www.fallenlondon.com/profile/Chronos78
alt: https://www.fallenlondon.com/profile/Chronos2
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lady ciel
Posts: 2548
7/17/2018
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No objection to screengrabs from me either.
I was really hoping to be able to go back to being an Exceptional Friend soon but unfortunately RL sent me another challenge and is terribly expensive at the moment, with no end in sight. One day I hope to be able to return to the game.
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ciel
Sorry RL means I am not a very active player at the moment. No social actions unless you are prepared to wait and definitely no sparring or other mult-action things.
No Calling Cards or boxed cats please. Will take dupes on the affluent photographers. Other social invitations welcome. Parabolan Kittens usually available, send me an in-game social action saying you want one and I will get one to you as soon as possible.
storynexus name - reveurciel
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Honeyaddict
Posts: 501
7/17/2018
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I initially started Fallen London alone and on advice of a friend, soon after I began falling in love with this game. But then it waned before I got back into playing it last November. Since then I've been on the forums and absolutely loved the game more than before due to the amazing community and even more amazing team at FBG.
Purchasing Fate and becoming an EF have been some of my best purchases!
Thank you very much for the Darkdrop Coffee as well!
I do hope many players will buy the amazing stories that are on sale right now, as they're truly gems. First and only browser game I paid (and will pay) money for!
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Honeyaddict, Scarlet Saint, Paramount Presence
pleasure to meet you.
Has some ideas the Masters won't approve of like some items and establishing a Colony in Parabola.
I will accept most social interactions (not duping). I do enjoy role playing as well.
Have some possibly still active codes!
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Dudebro Pyro
Posts: 756
7/17/2018
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Like others have said, this is the only free-to-play game that I've even considered spending money on, not to mention repeatedly, and even subscribing on top. And the only game with long-term grinding that I've actually followed through on (normally I hate MMOs and the like for this very reason).
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Dudebro Pyro, eccentric scholar
Spare Starveling Kitties always welcome. I collect them.
For that matter, send me your unwanted cat boxes too.
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Siankan
Posts: 1048
7/19/2018
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Arcengal wrote:
Hey, thanks for the coffee!
Without spoiling anything, would anyone recommend any of the stories in particular? I'm a sucker for lore, so anything that's lore heavy would be great.
There's no such thing as a bad choice among the ES sale. That said, I'd suggest the granddaddy of all stories, Flint: lots of lore, lots of potential benefits, and a chance to explore places you can't get to otherwise. (It's also the most expensive, so consequently that with the biggest savings.) #2 is probably The Empress's Shadow or HOJOTOHO!, depending on your preferences.
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Prof. Sian Kan, at your service.
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phryne
Posts: 1351
7/21/2018
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Did they forget to end the sale? Cos the stories are still showing up with their discount prices for me...
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Accounts: Bag a Legend • Light Fingers • Heart's Desire • Nemesis • no ambition
Exceptional Stories, sorted by Season and by writer ― Favours & Renown Guide
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Guest
7/25/2018
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I realized yesterday that the usual banner about "we are making change on the servers/ the new website for fallen london is comming Soon" has been changed for something new.
You know, the tiny banner, on the upper part of the fallen london website, that starts with an exceptionnal hat wen the banner is about nothing important, and use another image for something important, like a new event or a new exceptional story.
I saw some interesting things about a loveindie week 2018, and !MARVELOUS! a sale on some stories I wanted to buy, but thought were too expensive.
Thus I go to the fate page... to discover that there is no sales at all.
A small investigation later, I see that the sale was limited for four days, and started eight days ago...
The cabal of Devils behind "Mr Slowcake" is looking out for extroardinary souls.
The cabal of Devils behind FBG is looking out for our extroardinary torments.
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Richard Gordon Lethbridge-Stewart
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7/25/2018
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And I got deconnected before sending my message, but I am the unhappy "guest" that got betrayed by the fraudulent announcement of FBG.
On a more serious point of view, it is true that the banner is not the best way to communicate with people like me, who are not on twitter, facebook, and unreliably on the forum, I am not quite sure how FBG could really communicate/give us information on a more efficient way, without becoming spam.
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" All shall be well, and all manner of things shall be well". *
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