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Tarantella de Pangolin
Tarantella de Pangolin
Posts: 23

8/19/2014
I've started making enough Echoes to think about improving my boat. However, I'm a bit torn between better weaponry or saving up and buying a shiny new engine.

Advice from experienced captains very welcome!
edited by Tarantella de Pangolin on 8/19/2014

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Tarantella de Pangolin, Captain of The Colour of Heartache
May your lamps burn bright, your cannon aim true and both keep you from the Terrors of the Unterzee
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WormApotheote
WormApotheote
Posts: 725

8/21/2014
The caminus yards heart ender (i think that's the harpoon one) is definitely the first major purchase you should make right now

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imyril
imyril
Posts: 51

8/19/2014
My tuppence - put it in weapons first. It makes it so much easier to kill beasties, which will in turn net you rewards that will help drive profits. Bigger engines, while they help you get from A to B faster (reducing terror) burn more fuel - so cost more money to run. When I upgraded my engine, I found myself worse off cash-wise, and grinding harder to keep afloat. Bigger guns, on the other hand, felt like Christmas.
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lady ciel
lady ciel
Posts: 2548

8/19/2014
Definitely weapons first, especially something that fires harpoons. Much easier to kill beasties that way which increases your chances of getting some very nice loot. Western Angler Crabs, for example, can drop everything from hunger reduction up to Captivating Treasures. The Iron boost from the 1000 echo items is well worth the investment.

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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.

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GeoffreyBrent
GeoffreyBrent
Posts: 26

8/19/2014
Yep, definitely the two Caminus Yards +20 guns. As already noted, bigger engines burn more fuel, and the speed boost isn't that impressive.
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sjwt
sjwt
Posts: 14

8/20/2014
On the lock box, Id love it to add to storage space too, just 5 or 10 would be a good option.
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The Dark Gentleman
The Dark Gentleman
Posts: 188

8/21/2014
I believe it was mentioned, but because I think it is currently one of the most interesting stories in the game...
If you haven't already, play through the Magician's story. It explores Parabola, induces a mild fear of being attacked by snakes living in your mirrors, and nets you an excellent officer and a rather good engine if you're lucky (or persistent, should you choose to replay the ending until the right Magician returns...) All in all, a great way to improve your vessel.

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The Dark Gentleman~ Social actions welcome. Menace reductions upon request. Newspaper interviews by appointment. Falconry by invitation only.

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THE NAMES FEAR THE LONG.
THE LONG FEAR THE KNOW.
ALL FEAR THE HOURS."
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