Fallen London: Hello, Delicious Playgrounders

[Varen_Tai]

Well, shall we say...

My pupil Toomey has uncovered a singed playing-card beneath the so-called Exceptional Rose at the carnival.

I immediately made a supposition, for it seemed to greatly resemble the playing cards I have likewise noted were being distributed by a certain Doctor Blake...

...I have since instructed my pupil to investigate.

Also, RE: the Destinies...the bit about Lorn-Flukes is...vastly interesting. VASTLY. Mainly because I sank the Fate to get access to Flute Street. So...I've met the Flukes and know a bit about what they are, and their connection to the Rubberies...

And said pupil *did* investigate, only to lose Dr Blake in a crowd. Upon returning to his own abode, he found a Jar of Pickled Liars Tongues with a note that could only be from Dr Blake to tell his mentor hello, and that said mentor would know what the liar's tongues meant...

MySTERious! And very like Dr Blake, I would wager. Toomey cannot ascertain yet if this is a friendly feud between the two men or if there is bad blood and he is caught in the middle...

[CarpeGuitarrem]

It says more about the Lorn-Flukes. And I also have Flute Street. Good investment.

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The Lorn-Flukes are the oldest and largest Flukes. And probably the most pure. Far older and larger than those of Flute Street. And very, very hostile to the Bazaar.

Ohhhhhhh.

OHHHHHHH.

That re-contextualizes the attitude of the Flukes immensely.

And yes; I quite agree that Flute Street is one of the best Fate investments in the game.

[CarpeGuitarrem]

And said pupil *did* investigate, only to lose Dr Blake in a crowd. Upon returning to his own abode, he found a Jar of Pickled Liars Tongues with a note that could only be from Dr Blake to tell his mentor hello, and that said mentor would know what the liar's tongues meant...

MySTERious! And very like Dr Blake, I would wager. Toomey cannot ascertain yet if this is a friendly feud between the two men or if there is bad blood and he is caught in the middle...

Or, in fact, if there is an imposter. Which would be an option that does not actually implicate Doctor Blake.

[Varen_Tai]

Or, in fact, if there is an imposter. Which would be an option that does not actually implicate Doctor Blake.

Yes! Another possibility! The plot thickens...

[Luzahn]

Well. The more I read about the other Destinies, the more I realize how utterly screwed we all are. The Liberation is especially...disappointing, though it might still be worth considering.

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Although if the Liberation of Night does, in fact, kill the Bazaar, it might be a good thing. Might as well go out fighting.

Honestly, Dr. Axton might just try to collapse the damned Neath and be done with it. Lousy lovecraftian horrors. At least then the surface might be safe.

[Hiro Protagonest]

Yeah, the "save your beloved" option for Liberation of Night seems to be the best. It outright states that you're heading back for the surface. The "save whoever you can" option also implies it, but it's not certain.

[CarpeGuitarrem]

I read through the destinies...and...yeah, I rather agree. On the other hand, PARABOLA!

(Somewhat of a tangent: Failbetter Games just announced they're working with BioWare on...something)

[Eldan]

Ohhhhhhh.

OHHHHHHH.

That re-contextualizes the attitude of the Flukes immensely.

And yes; I quite agree that Flute Street is one of the best Fate investments in the game.

How so? And what exactly do you mean by attitude? I should probably return to Flute Street, I don't remember all the details.

[Eldan]

Yeah, the "save your beloved" option for Liberation of Night seems to be the best. It outright states that you're heading back for the surface. The "save whoever you can" option also implies it, but it's not certain.

There's also "save no one". In which you plunder all the riches to the Bazaar, drink all the Hesperidean Cider and head back to the surface as the richest gentlebeing in history.

[Luzahn]

Welp. Time to grind my Dangerous to 200 and try to raise some sort of army.

Or demolitions corps. Depending on how well things are going.


On a more serious note, I'm extremely interested in the Bioware information. Many possible things could come from that, and I can't think of a bad one.

Reapers that acted like proper eldritch horrors would have been amazing.

[CarpeGuitarrem]

How so? And what exactly do you mean by attitude? I should probably return to Flute Street, I don't remember all the details.

Mainly how they referred to the rubberies, and to their purpose, and the like. Interesting, given the Kaiju-Flukes' hostility to the Bazaar.

[Eldan]

Mainly how they referred to the rubberies, and to their purpose, and the like. Interesting, given the Kaiju-Flukes' hostility to the Bazaar.

Oh.

Oh.

Ooooooh.


Damn.

[CarpeGuitarrem]

Side note: I've been by the official forums; the Name cannot be achieved by the random tattoo option. They've seen to that.

That certainly narrows down my options some. I'm much more inclined to get the tattoo in remembrance of my poor daughter. Vengeance shall not rest.

[Varen_Tai]

Or, in fact, if there is an imposter. Which would be an option that does not actually implicate Doctor Blake.

BTW, since I can't leave my Talkative Rattus Faber on me all the time, drop me a line here on in game to let me know you are ready to give me a lesson - I'll put him back and and let you know, then you can fire away. Sound good?

[CarpeGuitarrem]

BTW, since I can't leave my Talkative Rattus Faber on me all the time, drop me a line here on in game to let me know you are ready to give me a lesson - I'll put him back and and let you know, then you can fire away. Sound good?

Sounds good to me!

[Luzahn]

Hmm, I'm sorely tempted to get the Nadir tattoo. It seems interesting, but no Dreaded or Bizarre bonus is mentioned. It also seems a bit silly to tattoo your own name onto yourself.

The other option I'm considering is the Knight. Good ol' Boatman, I don't see enough of him these days.

[Hydranova]

What about the fate investment involving the Bishop of Southwark? I was pondering saving my fate for that continuation after that whole chain.

[CarpeGuitarrem]

What about the fate investment involving the Bishop of Southwark? I was pondering saving my fate for that continuation after that whole chain.

It unlocks some very helpful pets, and is the key to the Bifurcated Owl, which I have yet to assemble, horrific as it seems. I've found the Dream-Hound in particular to be very worthwhile for a certain Menace.

[Luzahn]

My Ocelot is a prominent member of my newspaper staff. It seems unkind to murder him.

Besides, we need to make Wednesday's edition.

[Hydranova]

Why not forever immortalize your Ocelot by turning him INTO Wednesday's Edition?

And is that path how the Brazen Fate quality is unlocked?

[Luzahn]

With cleansing blade, my friend.

(Yes, I believe it unlocks the required opportunity card)

[Hiro Protagonest]

Success! I have become acquainted with the Captivating Princess.

Sadly, my Masquing is still five so I can't trade in my Gifts of Scorn.

Edit: Maybe I should just go for the Affably Spy and save the Stiff-backed Young Lady for next year...

[CarpeGuitarrem]

I have added TectonicRobot, after long last! Sorry, my brain was just too frazzled to get the 'bot into the opening post.

I think, all-told, I'm going to go for a specific tattoo. I just haven't decided which.

[Eldan]

Grinding Wines is taking longer than I thought. But give me a day or two and I should have them.

Edit:
Okay. I remembered the circle trade and that I had about 600 leftover gossip from the Feast. Wines are okay. Now I just need ten actions, that will take another few minutes. Then Hydra and I can go on an epic bender together.

[Divayth Fyr]

If anyone else wants a random tattoo, I'll happily join you in the drinking.

[Iruka]

I can't decide if I want a Hunter tattoo or just a big eye in the middle of my forehead.

[Varen_Tai]

OK, OK, I'll bite. I have all the necessary wines if someone wants to go on a drinking bender with me and get a random tattoo.

[Luzahn]

If anybody still wants some Feast gifts, I've got a pile of proscribed materials from dangerous grinding ready to make a few.

[Varen_Tai]

If anybody still wants some Feast gifts, I've got a pile of proscribed materials from dangerous grinding ready to make a few.

Sure, I could use a few. 3, to be exact - that will get me all the 10-and-under companions.

Added you as an acquaintance!

[Varen_Tai]

So Szadovar and I hit Fallen London with a wide variety of wines, spent the night working myself up to a frenzy of whatever-man-I-don't-care-what-I-get-isn't-this-a-lark-falling-down-drunk, talked to Milicent, and got myself a Shadow tattoo.

Szadovar? What'd you get, good sirrah?