Zephyr15
Posts: 58
2/15/2014
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Thought it would be fun for us to have a special thread we're we can complain about how much the RNG hates us over the course of The Feast of the Exceptional Rose. I so far have drawn the Portly Sommelier three times, and had to spend the better part of yesterday grinding wines, when I only got the Feast card once and have yet to see Lilac.
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Spacemarine9
Posts: 2234
2/15/2014
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You can turn in as many gifts as you like at once, yeah.
I can't really speak for the underpinnings of the engine, but cards with higher rarities usually do actually show up noticeably more often (just try drawing cards above Nightmares 5 and see how long it takes for the Merry Gentleman to show up!) and rare cards are also properly rare... I think it may just be a case, as ever, of the Fallen London RNG being sentient, malevolent and telepathic.
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Elene
Posts: 184
2/15/2014
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I think the issue with Lilac is simply the sheer volume of other cards that most players have in their decks. Its like adding a few drops of strong acid to 10 gallons of water. No matter how strong the acid is, its effect is minimal because of how much else there is.
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Shadowhand
Posts: 197
2/16/2014
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I caved and used a Favorable Circumstance to summon her. The description in the storylet that says "Sometimes, she just won't turn up..." is proof of the RNG's malevolent telepathy.
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Wolventide
Posts: 8
2/16/2014
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Yeah, it is admittedly a conspiraciesque longshot. I can't think of any cards with hidden requirements, and it would seem cruel to spring one now.
I haven't seen this card once, so I'm a touch stir-crazy. Just wait until I find that you're 1.14 times more likely to draw it if your Airs is a multiple of 12!
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Lady Strange
Posts: 95
2/17/2014
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Rather than Lilac, who is a presumptuous mushroom, I've been waiting for the Feast card to meet the Captivating Princess via the "Duchess's Banquet" option. Alas, still no joy. However, getting Lilac as a pet-companion might be interesting, if only to delve into the many ways she can be deliberately neglected.
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Mordaine Barimen
Posts: 670
2/20/2014
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If she had an account, I'd probably mail rats to her by this point. Still zero Lilac cards...
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Inky Petrel
Posts: 370
2/20/2014
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I've now seen this elusive woman ONCE. Clearly she's spending all her time with people who wish to give her things other than bats. The nerve :p
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Mordaine Barimen
Posts: 670
2/21/2014
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She finally arrived for me. I'm slightly disappointed that I didn't make it a little further so I'd reach the halfway point without her appearing for me. At any rate, this is pretty crazy for an alleged "Frequent" card's appearance, especially with a Remote Location...
In theory, I should probably manage theitems I ahve carefully to maximize nonFate Masquing, but at this point, I suspect I'll not see her again during the Feast, so I may as well cash in it all at once.
I really hope that this mechanic is given careful consideration before next year's Feast. It's been rather disappointing so far, between the very random and arbitrary Masquing sources and the mandatory Fate expenditures for most of the companions, amongst other issues.
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Snowskeeper
Posts: 575
2/22/2014
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We just got the Amanuensis three draws in a row. By comparison, we have seen Lilac twice. Over the entire Feast.
edited by Snowskeeper on 2/22/2014
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Spacemarine9
Posts: 2234
2/15/2014
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OPG wrote:
I'm half-considering nuking all of my connections and selling all of my pets to make this easier.
do this, and never look back. you don't need those friends, what you need is CARDS
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