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#<li value="2">Take only and all Salacious options including [[A column revealing certain facts about an acquaintance]]. | #<li value="2">Take only and all Salacious options including [[A column revealing certain facts about an acquaintance]]. | ||
#Publish [[A gossipy and tantalising edition]].</li> | #Publish [[A gossipy and tantalising edition]].</li> | ||
| − | This will result in {{IL|Journal of Infamy|148 x}} and {{IL|Sulky Bat|2 x}}s (by [[The interception of scandal]]). While [[A column revealing certain facts about an acquaintance|slighting]] consumes {{IL|Scrap of Incendiary Gossip|Appearance=Scraps of Incendiary Gossip|2 x}}, that is equivalent to 0.35 actions since you can [[Publish a seditious edition]] twice (also using slight) and earn {{IL|Scrap of Incendiary Gossip|214 x}} in 37 actions. | + | This will result in {{IL|Journal of Infamy|148 x}} and {{IL|Sulky Bat|2 x}}s (by [[The interception of scandal]]). While [[A column revealing certain facts about an acquaintance|slighting]] consumes {{IL|Scrap of Incendiary Gossip|Appearance=Scraps of Incendiary Gossip|2 x}}, that is equivalent to 0.35 actions since you can [[Publish a seditious edition]] twice (also using slight) and earn {{IL|Scrap of Incendiary Gossip|214 x}} in 37 actions. |
A full cycle is items worth 148.8 {{e}} for 37.35 actions, a total of '''3.98 EPA.''' | A full cycle is items worth 148.8 {{e}} for 37.35 actions, a total of '''3.98 EPA.''' | ||
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| − | Exact calculations for the whole grind are very complicated and require [[Media:AC9863F1-0489-471E-ADE7-5034F53175D5.jpeg|a probability tree]] and a [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1AqUye_8rkXU0PZwN-0q_YsyDsUxDJ3bVtQRSh7SKMWk spreadsheet]. Excluding unsellable items ({{IL|Moonlit}}/{{IL|Wing of a Young Terror Bird| Appearance=Wings of a Young Terror Bird}}) and amortizing travel, EPA ranges from a high of '''5.39 EPA''' with {{IL|Monstrous Anatomy}} 15 and {{IL|Bone Market Fluctuations:}} Antiquity to '''3.98 EPA''' with {{IL|Monstrous Anatomy}} 10 on non-Antiquity weeks. | + | Exact calculations for the whole grind are very complicated and require [[Media:AC9863F1-0489-471E-ADE7-5034F53175D5.jpeg|a probability tree]] and a [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1AqUye_8rkXU0PZwN-0q_YsyDsUxDJ3bVtQRSh7SKMWk spreadsheet]. Excluding unsellable items ({{IL|Moonlit}}/{{IL|Wing of a Young Terror Bird| Appearance=Wings of a Young Terror Bird}}) and amortizing travel, EPA ranges from a high of '''5.39 EPA''' with {{IL|Monstrous Anatomy}} 15 and {{IL|Bone Market Fluctuations:}} Antiquity to '''3.98 EPA''' with {{IL|Monstrous Anatomy}} 10 on non-Antiquity weeks. |
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Total payout depends on how often can you draw [[Larceny at Balmoral]]. Without Burrow, this happens 1/2 of the time: the average payout is 25.2 {{e}} per larceny, or 176.4 {{e}} for 43 actions, a total of '''4.10 EPA'''. | Total payout depends on how often can you draw [[Larceny at Balmoral]]. Without Burrow, this happens 1/2 of the time: the average payout is 25.2 {{e}} per larceny, or 176.4 {{e}} for 43 actions, a total of '''4.10 EPA'''. | ||
| − | With Burrow, this happens 1/3 of the time: the average payout is 25.13{{e}} per larceny, or 175.93 {{e}} for 43 actions, a total of '''4.09 EPA'''. | + | With Burrow, this happens 1/3 of the time: the average payout is 25.13{{e}} per larceny, or 175.93 {{e}} for 43 actions, a total of '''4.09 EPA'''. |
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'''Requirements''' | '''Requirements''' | ||
*{{IL|Persuasive}} 209 | *{{IL|Persuasive}} 209 | ||
| − | *Access to {{IL|Tribute}} | + | *Access to {{IL|Tribute}} |
'''Expected EPA: 3.30 EPA (4.28 with Rat market)''' | '''Expected EPA: 3.30 EPA (4.28 with Rat market)''' | ||
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'''Requirements''' | '''Requirements''' | ||
*Requires a ship | *Requires a ship | ||
| − | *{{IL|Successful Terms as Governor -}} (from {{IL|Heartscross House|Appearance = Port Carnelian}}) | + | *{{IL|Successful Terms as Governor - }} (from {{IL|Heartscross House|Appearance = Port Carnelian}}) |
*Spends favours | *Spends favours | ||
'''Expected EPA: 5.54 (6.48 with Rat market)''' | '''Expected EPA: 5.54 (6.48 with Rat market)''' | ||
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With 60 gathering and 23 spending cycles you have no leftover pawns, spending 747 actions for 6290 Scrip/3195.32 echoes - '''4.277 EPA.''' | With 60 gathering and 23 spending cycles you have no leftover pawns, spending 747 actions for 6290 Scrip/3195.32 echoes - '''4.277 EPA.''' | ||
| − | If you are NOT a {{IL|Midnighter}}, the value is lessened somewhat at {{IL|A Player of Chess}} 13: you lose the Vienna Opening and gain 10 (for a total of 148) Well-Placed Pawns. At 90 cycles (810 actions), get 4500 {{IL|Hinterland Scrip}} (in Queen and Epaulette mates) and 13320 {{IL|Well-Placed Pawn}}s. Spending cycles (37 of them) are 333 actions and 37 {{IL|Stalemate}}s worth 4625 scrip. 1143 actions for 9125 Scrip/4635.5 echoes yields '''4.055 EPA''' (7.983 SPA). This decreases with less aPoC; 12 aPoC gives '''4.026''' EPA (7.925 SPA). [NOTE: If you find the loss (or gain) of {{IL|Advancing the Liberation of Night}} distasteful, you can use the Endgame 'Betray' action to switch to the opposite side. You can stay on those pieces as long as you want--the AtLoN check won't apply.] | + | If you are NOT a {{IL|Midnighter}}, the value is lessened somewhat at {{IL|A Player of Chess}} 13: you lose the Vienna Opening and gain 10 (for a total of 148) Well-Placed Pawns. At 90 cycles (810 actions), get 4500 {{IL|Hinterland Scrip}} (in Queen and Epaulette mates) and 13320 {{IL|Well-Placed Pawn}}s. Spending cycles (37 of them) are 333 actions and 37 {{IL|Stalemate}}s worth 4625 scrip. 1143 actions for 9125 Scrip/4635.5 echoes yields '''4.055 EPA''' (7.983 SPA). This decreases with less aPoC; 12 aPoC gives '''4.026''' EPA (7.925 SPA). [NOTE: If you find the loss (or gain) of {{IL|Advancing the Liberation of Night}} distasteful, you can use the Endgame 'Betray' action to switch to the opposite side. You can stay on those pieces as long as you want--the AtLoN check won't apply.] |
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*Without any Airag at all, this generates an expected 2.765 EPA | *Without any Airag at all, this generates an expected 2.765 EPA | ||
*This hits 3 EPA at ~0.4% rare success rate. | *This hits 3 EPA at ~0.4% rare success rate. | ||
| − | * At 1% rare success, we get 3.34 EPA. At 2%, 3.915 EPA. 3%, 4.49 EPA! (These higher probabilities are likely not the case, however—more data is needed.) | + | * At 1% rare success, we get 3.34 EPA. At 2%, 3.915 EPA. 3%, 4.49 EPA! (These higher probabilities are likely not the case, however—more data is needed.) |
It's important to note that it does cost an action to enter as well as 100/50 drops of honey, so when calculating your final EPA, you'll need to multiply by a factor of <math display="inline">\frac{N}{N+1}</math> where <math>N</math> is your actions spent reaching, then subtract your personal honey cost. You also don't have access to any cards, which can be significant depending on your goals and playstyle. | It's important to note that it does cost an action to enter as well as 100/50 drops of honey, so when calculating your final EPA, you'll need to multiply by a factor of <math display="inline">\frac{N}{N+1}</math> where <math>N</math> is your actions spent reaching, then subtract your personal honey cost. You also don't have access to any cards, which can be significant depending on your goals and playstyle. | ||
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**[[Intercept a cablegram]] 4 times - 16 actions yielding {{IL|Intercepted Cablegram|20 x}} + 50.8 {{e}}. [[Expand your network: Recruit (Agent)|Expand your network]] 10 times - costs {{IL|Intercepted Cablegram|20 x}}, takes 150 actions, and on average yields {{IL|Searing Enigma|1 x}} (62.5 {{e}}), {{IL|Crackling Device|1 x}} (85 {{e}} and 1 additional action to [[Sell a Crackling Device for 850 Rat-Shillings|sell]]), {{IL|Bottle of Fourth City Airag: Year of the Tortoise|1 x}} ({{IL|Assortment of Khaganian Coinage|125 x}}), {{IL|Stalemate}} ({{IL|Hinterland Scrip|125 x}}/63.5 {{e}}), {{IL|Much-Needed Gap|2 x}} ({{IL|Assortment of Khaganian Coinage|250 x}}), {{IL|Oneiric Pearl|1 x}} ({{IL|Assortment of Khaganian Coinage|125 x}}), {{IL|Mortification of a Great Power|3 x}} (195 {{e}} and 3 additional actions to sell as outlined in basic grind). {{IL|Assortment of Khaganian Coinage|500 x}}) can be abstracted as 3.846 {{IL|Crackling Device}}, with 3.846 additional actions to sell them for 326.923 {{e}}. In total: 173.846 actions, yielding 783.723 {{e}}, which is '''4.508 EPA'''. | **[[Intercept a cablegram]] 4 times - 16 actions yielding {{IL|Intercepted Cablegram|20 x}} + 50.8 {{e}}. [[Expand your network: Recruit (Agent)|Expand your network]] 10 times - costs {{IL|Intercepted Cablegram|20 x}}, takes 150 actions, and on average yields {{IL|Searing Enigma|1 x}} (62.5 {{e}}), {{IL|Crackling Device|1 x}} (85 {{e}} and 1 additional action to [[Sell a Crackling Device for 850 Rat-Shillings|sell]]), {{IL|Bottle of Fourth City Airag: Year of the Tortoise|1 x}} ({{IL|Assortment of Khaganian Coinage|125 x}}), {{IL|Stalemate}} ({{IL|Hinterland Scrip|125 x}}/63.5 {{e}}), {{IL|Much-Needed Gap|2 x}} ({{IL|Assortment of Khaganian Coinage|250 x}}), {{IL|Oneiric Pearl|1 x}} ({{IL|Assortment of Khaganian Coinage|125 x}}), {{IL|Mortification of a Great Power|3 x}} (195 {{e}} and 3 additional actions to sell as outlined in basic grind). {{IL|Assortment of Khaganian Coinage|500 x}}) can be abstracted as 3.846 {{IL|Crackling Device}}, with 3.846 additional actions to sell them for 326.923 {{e}}. In total: 173.846 actions, yielding 783.723 {{e}}, which is '''4.508 EPA'''. | ||
**[[Tap a telegraph cable]] twice - 30 actions yielding {{IL|Intercepted Cablegram|100 x}} + 76.2 {{e}}. [[Expand your network: Recruit (Agent)|Expand your network]] 50 times - costs {{IL|Intercepted Cablegram|100 x}}, takes 789.23 actions, and yields 3664.615 {{e}} (as outlined above). In total: 819.23 actions, yielding 3 740.815 {{e}}, which is '''4.566 EPA'''. | **[[Tap a telegraph cable]] twice - 30 actions yielding {{IL|Intercepted Cablegram|100 x}} + 76.2 {{e}}. [[Expand your network: Recruit (Agent)|Expand your network]] 50 times - costs {{IL|Intercepted Cablegram|100 x}}, takes 789.23 actions, and yields 3664.615 {{e}} (as outlined above). In total: 819.23 actions, yielding 3 740.815 {{e}}, which is '''4.566 EPA'''. | ||
| − | **If you have a large number of {{IL|Emetic Revelation}}, or already have a large {{IL|Assortment of Khaganian Coinage}} then you can grind {{IL|Nevercold Brass Sliver}} from the Sunken Embassy approaching 380 per action in large batches. From there you can head over to the Khanate to grind a large {{IL|Assortment of Khaganian Coinage}} to use in the action [[Commission the manufacture of a Crackling Device]] which can be found in the Iron quarter of the Khanate. To source the coins you can use [[an Opportunity in the Khanate]] cycling through 5, 7, 9, and 6. This should give two items sellable for {{IL|Assortment of Khaganian Coinage|125 x}} and {{IL|Assortment of Khaganian Coinage|125 x}} along with about 60E of other materials. To source the Emetic Revelations you can buy {{IL|Khaganian Lightbulb}} from the Graphite Quarter and sell them back in London. Abstracting the numbers you get 10.61 actions to get the brass, 7.86 actions to get the coins (after accounting for actions to get coins to buy and sell bulbs for revs to continue grind), 1 action to commission the device and 1 to sell it resulting in {{IL|Rat-Shilling|850 x}} (85{{e}}) and 11.88{{e}}from other rewards. That gives a total reward of 86.88{{e}}/20.5 Actions which is is '''4.725 EPA.''' | + | **If you have a large number of {{IL|Emetic Revelation}}, or already have a large {{IL|Assortment of Khaganian Coinage}} then you can grind {{IL|Nevercold Brass Sliver}} from the Sunken Embassy approaching 380 per action in large batches. From there you can head over to the Khanate to grind a large {{IL|Assortment of Khaganian Coinage}} to use in the action [[Commission the manufacture of a Crackling Device]] which can be found in the Iron quarter of the Khanate. To source the coins you can use [[an Opportunity in the Khanate]] cycling through 5, 7, 9, and 6. This should give two items sellable for {{IL|Assortment of Khaganian Coinage|125 x}} and {{IL|Assortment of Khaganian Coinage|125 x}} along with about 60E of other materials. To source the Emetic Revelations you can buy {{IL|Khaganian Lightbulb}} from the Graphite Quarter and sell them back in London. Abstracting the numbers you get 10.61 actions to get the brass, 7.86 actions to get the coins (after accounting for actions to get coins to buy and sell bulbs for revs to continue grind), 1 action to commission the device and 1 to sell it resulting in {{IL|Rat-Shilling|850 x}} (85{{e}}) and 11.88{{e}}from other rewards. That gives a total reward of 86.88{{e}}/20.5 Actions which is is '''4.725 EPA.''' |
*Grind {{IL|Parabolan Parable}}s to sell during {{IL|The Rat-Season:}} Kifer-Caitiff, Skitter-Scatter or Dimmest-Dark. Besides the basic intrigue setup, requires {{IL|Glasswork}} 12 for maximum efficiency. | *Grind {{IL|Parabolan Parable}}s to sell during {{IL|The Rat-Season:}} Kifer-Caitiff, Skitter-Scatter or Dimmest-Dark. Besides the basic intrigue setup, requires {{IL|Glasswork}} 12 for maximum efficiency. | ||
**[[Intercept a cablegram]] twice - 8 actions yielding {{IL|Intercepted Cablegram|10 x}} + 25.4 {{e}}. [[Plant a mirror]] 5 times - costs {{IL|Intercepted Cablegram|10 x}}, takes 75 actions, and yields {{IL|Oneiromantic Revelation|5 x}}. [[Compound your revelations into a Parabolan Parable]] - costs {{IL|Oneiromantic Revelation|5 x}}, takes 1 action and yields {{IL|Parabolan Parable|1 x}}. [[Sell a Parabolan Parable for 4000 Rat-Shillings]] - costs {{IL|Parabolan Parable|1 x}}, takes 1 action and yields {{IL|Rat-Shilling|4000 x}} (400 {{e}}). In total: 85 actions, yielding 425.4 {{e}}, which is '''5.004 EPA'''. | **[[Intercept a cablegram]] twice - 8 actions yielding {{IL|Intercepted Cablegram|10 x}} + 25.4 {{e}}. [[Plant a mirror]] 5 times - costs {{IL|Intercepted Cablegram|10 x}}, takes 75 actions, and yields {{IL|Oneiromantic Revelation|5 x}}. [[Compound your revelations into a Parabolan Parable]] - costs {{IL|Oneiromantic Revelation|5 x}}, takes 1 action and yields {{IL|Parabolan Parable|1 x}}. [[Sell a Parabolan Parable for 4000 Rat-Shillings]] - costs {{IL|Parabolan Parable|1 x}}, takes 1 action and yields {{IL|Rat-Shilling|4000 x}} (400 {{e}}). In total: 85 actions, yielding 425.4 {{e}}, which is '''5.004 EPA'''. | ||
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*[[The Minister of Culture]] | *[[The Minister of Culture]] | ||
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| − | The below table assumes that all tribute is turned in for [[Night-Whisper|Night-Whispers]], which are then sold to the [[The Rat Market (Guide)|Rat Market]] during the weekends that it buys them. Actions are listed for twenty tribute cycle/trips, including zailing with a zub or yacht (14 actions); for the zee-clipper, subtract 1 action per trip, and for the tramp steamer, add 2. Favours are assumed to require 1 action each, and have no other cost; in reality, occasionally drawing [[A Visit]] (or, after finishing [[Associating with a Youthful Naturalist]], [[The Seekers of the Garden]]) will slightly reduce total actions for favours, but this will be balanced by the minor item/menace costs for many of them. Below table is for 20 cycles, with leftover tribute applied each cycle. If Favours are applied to top out at 260, 261, 262, 263--with the over-cap 1,2,3 tribute being discarded prior to the zail--the EpA increases somewhat. | + | The below table assumes that all tribute is turned in for [[Night-Whisper|Night-Whispers]], which are then sold to the [[The Rat Market (Guide)|Rat Market]] during the weekends that it buys them. Actions are listed for twenty tribute cycle/trips, including zailing with a zub or yacht (14 actions); for the zee-clipper, subtract 1 action per trip, and for the tramp steamer, add 2. Favours are assumed to require 1 action each, and have no other cost; in reality, occasionally drawing [[A Visit]] (or, after finishing [[Associating with a Youthful Naturalist]], [[The Seekers of the Garden]]) will slightly reduce total actions for favours, but this will be balanced by the minor item/menace costs for many of them. Below table is for 20 cycles, with leftover tribute applied each cycle. If Favours are applied to top out at 260, 261, 262, 263--with the over-cap 1,2,3 tribute being discarded prior to the zail--the EpA increases somewhat. |
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* An outfit with 12 {{IL|Monstrous Anatomy}} and 10+ {{IL|Glasswork}} | * An outfit with 12 {{IL|Monstrous Anatomy}} and 10+ {{IL|Glasswork}} | ||
* An outfit with 12 {{IL|Glasswork}} | * An outfit with 12 {{IL|Glasswork}} | ||
| − | * An outfit suitable for Moulin expeditions | + | * An outfit suitable for Moulin expeditions |
'''Beneficial''' | '''Beneficial''' | ||
* {{IL|a Preserver of London}} | * {{IL|a Preserver of London}} | ||
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In total, you have six items on the board agenda, each of which should take six actions. Combined with the rest of the actions this should take in total 42.66 actions. | In total, you have six items on the board agenda, each of which should take six actions. Combined with the rest of the actions this should take in total 42.66 actions. | ||
| − | Your net gain will be 196.66 | + | Your net gain will be 196.66 Echos, on average for '''4.6EPA'''. If the {{IL|Bottle of Fourth City Airag: Year of the Tortoise}} are sold at the Khaganian Markets for {{IL|Crackling Device}}s according to [[Money-Making/Lategame#Crackling Trade]], the net gain increases to 254.35{{e}} at the cost of 2.88 actions, increasing to '''5.6EPA'''. |
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You should always be able to make it to the Wellspring without incurring menaces. The basic cycle yields {{e}}48.20 and {{IL|Memory of a Much Lesser Self|1 x}} for 19 actions, for a floor of '''2.53EPA'''. This is much lower yield than other weekly actions, but playing [[A Lesser Find]] and [[Something Nacreous]] will raise EPA to something around '''2.8EPA'''. | You should always be able to make it to the Wellspring without incurring menaces. The basic cycle yields {{e}}48.20 and {{IL|Memory of a Much Lesser Self|1 x}} for 19 actions, for a floor of '''2.53EPA'''. This is much lower yield than other weekly actions, but playing [[A Lesser Find]] and [[Something Nacreous]] will raise EPA to something around '''2.8EPA'''. | ||
| − | If you keep track of when [[Viric Fades]] is going to trigger (by e.g. adding [[Bathe in the waters]] to your list of plans and adding a note stating the last time you did it), then you can arrive at the Wellspring shortly before [[Viric Fades]], [[Collect some Wellspring water]], and wait for [[Viric Fades]] so you can [[Bathe in the waters]] as normal. This allows you to gain an extra four flasks of Wellspring water, gaining {{e}}50 at the cost of 5 additional actions, raising the basic cycle to '''4.09EPA'''. | + | If you keep track of when [[Viric Fades]] is going to trigger (by e.g. adding [[Bathe in the waters]] to your list of plans and adding a note stating the last time you did it), then you can arrive at the Wellspring shortly before [[Viric Fades]], [[Collect some Wellspring water]], and wait for [[Viric Fades]] so you can [[Bathe in the waters]] as normal. This allows you to gain an extra four flasks of Wellspring water, gaining {{e}}50 at the cost of 5 additional actions, raising the basic cycle to '''4.09EPA'''. |
'''Recommended''' | '''Recommended''' | ||
