Mikhailovsky
Posts: 27
3/12/2012
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Now that I've maxed out most of the content that exists, and I find myself waiting for future opportunities among Ambitions, I wonder if there are any actions that can be taken to improve my standing with the Masters? I've at present Connected: The Masters 4 (Your Voice is Heard), largely by means of doing every relevant storyline and option.
I'm aware of the Libraryette Card and of the option at the Circus, though I'm not sure whether either is worthwhile or not. (In particular, luck is rarely with me, thus I'm uncertain of whether the Circus will be a gain for me). Nor do I know how much Connected change the Libraryette card gains, or if there is any gain at all at my level, which I'd like to know before I embark on a week or so of stealing Proscribed Texts. (For that matter, what's the most effective way of getting Proscribed Texts, does anyone know?)
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travellersside
Posts: 288
3/12/2012
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Speaking as the most connected person I know of - Masters 8 (There May be Indiscretions) - I know a few things about gaining their favour.
If you've maxed out the content (or close enough as makes no real odds, as you seem to be saying) the only realistic method is via donating texts to Mr. Pages. While Mr. Wines' Party card will still be coming up, it's capped, while Mr. Pages isn't (or if it is, I haven't yet hit it). Don't try the Carnival - It's a Could Go Either Way luck roll to lose favour, and a rare to gain. It's not worth it.
There are two options: To provide Proscribed Texts, or to provide an assorted collection of documents.
Proscribed Texts: Grants 1cp. The best source is The Ministry Run at the Foeign Office. The collection of goods can be sold for 400E
Various Documents: Grant 3cp. You'll have to find and convert from a variety of sources. The collection of goods can be sold for 375E
Do not assume that, because the second option has a lower value, that it's quicker to collect! With the amount of conversions required, since the majority of these are not available directly, you'll be spending a lot of work converting things! Still, it's more interesting to get this collection, and it's quicker than doing the Texts route three times.
Really, the first option is straightforward but dull, while the second rewards your knowledge of the game in finding and putting together a lot of items.
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Nigel Overstreet
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3/12/2012
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The Circus option is not ideal.
10k Proscribed texts give 1 cp, which is hardly worth it compared to the 3cp from 5 x Blackmail Material, 5 x Uncanny Incunabula, 80 x Touching Love Story & 20 x Collated Research.
Since both options are the same amount of actions, I'd go with the latter, though I suspect there are still plenty more things to acquire before you go chasing Mr. Green's Record of Connected: The Masters 8.
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Nigel Overstreet
Posts: 1220
3/12/2012
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Mikhailovsky wrote:
A back-of-the-envelope calculation based on Mr. Green's information suggests that it will take about 3000-3500 actions. So... this will take a while. Still, it gives me something more useful to do than making neat stacks of items. Thank you!
Recalculate. It is significantly less if you take into consideration all the options available to you if you have, in fact, exhausted every other avenue of gain at your disposal.
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travellersside
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3/14/2012
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It's not in the least necessary, as there are several alternatives available, should one but be patient enough.
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Urthdigger
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3/17/2012
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Something of note for those just starting: Being an entertainer for Mr. Wine's Revels will cost 8 echoes each in wine and honey and 7.50 echoes in compromising documents, but earn you 3.76 echoes back. This comes to a cost of about 20 echoes for a single CP of connection, although this is only useful for the first level.
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