Count to a Million

[Flipz]

70938

What is that, anyway?

70940

Hard to explain...it's a text-based browser game.  In the mid-1800s, the Traitor Empress made a deal with the Masters of the Bazaar, resulting in London being dragged a mile underground...the Fifth City of the Echo Bazaar.  Many things have changed...many remain the same.  Just remember: All shall be well, and all manner of all thing shall be well.

I can explain more if you'd like.

Oh, also: proof of how awful and stupid Xbox One is: it's an affront to the devoted men and women who serve in the military.

[lionytai]

70941

It's been a long time since I came here.

[Magical Girl Mimi]

70942

Hey Lionytai. =D

Flipz: It's sounding interesting; go on. =)

Also, at this point, I think the grave's already been dug, and Microsoft's just being their own funeral director. =P

[Flipz]

70943

Well, basically, you start off breaking out of prison, and from there, you kind of just wander at will.  You have four main stats (Watchful, Shadowy, Dangerous, and Persuasive), and at the beginning there are four main areas--one for each stat--with their own unique Storylets.  Some Storylets begin ongoing storylines, some of them are one-offs specifically to earn money/items/connections, and some of them start carousels (a small set of linked storylets in which you raise a specific quality--i.e. 'running battle'--in order to pass a test of that quality in the conclusion).  All of these are actions--you can store up to 10 actions at a time (20 if you buy Nex using real money), and they regenerate at a rate of 1 action every 10 minutes.  (Speaking of Nex [Fate is a form of Nex specific to Fallen London, but they're otherwise interchangeable], certain options require it--most of the smaller Nex costs are for "shortcuts" to make things easier/quicker, while the higher-cost options generally unlock complete storylines, including things like special locations and equipment.)

You also have a small deck of Opportunity cards, which can be played regardless of your current location (though some can only be DRAWN if you're in a certain location).  Opportunity cards work just like storylets, except that--unlike most storylets--you have to wait to draw them, and once you use them, they're gone.

I mentioned tests before--these are skill checks for your stats, and are pretty much the only means of increasing said stats.  Riskier challenges reward more CP (Change Points) to increase your stat, which requires an increasing number of CP per level based on the level you're reaching (i.e. to get from 2 to 3 in a stat requires a 3 CP increase, from 3 to 4 takes 4 CP, 4 to 5 takes 5 CP, etc, up to a cap of 50 CP/level [the stat caps are currently set to 160, I believe]).

There is no one "Main" storyline--the closest alternative is the option to pursue one of four Ambitions, but they're incomplete (Fallen London is, after all, still in beta, though it's a very full-featured beta).  For the most part, just see what intrigues you and pursue it.  (Note that some cards and storylets disappear if your stats get above a certain point--there's a small amount of equipment that can be used to lower your stats, but if you powerlevel too much, it is possible to miss some things--though most newer content is designed to be better-balanced for multiple stat levels.)

FL is very much an RPG more than an action game, and it's meant to be played in short bursts rather than long marathons like most games are.

[Magical Girl Mimi]

70944

Sounds like it might be interesting to check out sometime, then. =) Definitely does sound like something I'd be interested in; the only issue would be finding time for it...

[MsRowdyRedhead]

70945

For me it sounds a bit complicated... which means it is probably a GREAT game.

[Flipz]

70946

70944

Sounds like it might be interesting to check out sometime, then. =) Definitely does sound like something I'd be interested in; the only issue would be finding time for it...

It's intended to be played in small chunks, 10-15 minutes at a time, a few times a day--sort of like checking email.  The blurb on the login screen says it best:

One city.
A thousand choices.

Discover a dark and hilarious Gothic underworld where your actions affect everything from the fate of the British Empire to the price of your soul. Dance with devils. Seduce an artist. Wrestle tigers. Converse with cats. Plot a revolution. All in your coffee break. And did we mention it's free?

Welcome. Delicious friend.

70945

For me it sounds a bit complicated... which means it is probably a GREAT game.

It's as complicated or as simple as you'd like.  The interface is simple, the trickiness only comes if you WANT to try to optimize or get rich or something.

I'll put the link to my profile in my sig, so you can use the link anytime without having to dig through this topic looking for it.

[MsRowdyRedhead]

70947

If I could only remember where I left my coffee....

[ab§olute_Z3R0]

70948

GUEST APPEARANCE!!! What's this guy doing here?

[MsRowdyRedhead]

70849

YIKES!!!

[Magical Girl Mimi]

70950

A challenger approaches! What's up, Ab-Z? =D

[Flipz]

70951

Hey, Ab-Z!  Don't think I've seen you around since before MY super-long hiatus.

[MsRowdyRedhead]

70952

[Magical Girl Mimi]

70953

Hmm... Time can be very odd.

[MsRowdyRedhead]

70954

62°.. overcast... yay summer

[Magical Girl Mimi]

70955

Well, it is the 21st... =P

[MsRowdyRedhead]

70956

Could be worse.. over 100 in parts of Cal

[Magical Girl Mimi]

70957

That doesn't sound fun at all... =/

[MsRowdyRedhead]

70958

Some people like it... not me.

[Magical Girl Mimi]

70959

I don't like extreme temperatures that much, but I'd take cold over hot, and not just because I'm Canadian. =p