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<span style = "font-size: 2em">'''On Theorizing About the Impossible'''</span> | <span style = "font-size: 2em">'''On Theorizing About the Impossible'''</span> | ||
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[[File:Chambersoftheheart.png|thumb|link=Impossible Theorem]] | [[File:Chambersoftheheart.png|thumb|link=Impossible Theorem]] | ||
| + | This guide will go over the only two ways in the game to obtain Impossible Theorems, along with cost analysis and any potential methods to optimize the process. | ||
| − | + | Impossible Theorems are used in various places, sometimes expended, sometimes not. Of course, the specifics of which almost always require strict spoiler protection. I shant mention them here, but if you are curious, you can find {{Ask|Uses|Impossible_Theorem|the list of actions which require an Impossible Theorem.}} | |
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| − | Impossible Theorems are used in various places, sometimes expended, sometimes not. Of course, | ||
| − | There are two different methods to create an Impossible | + | There are two different methods to create an Impossible Theorem—excluding the retired SMEN candle—with the first one being almost always far superior to the second. However, both methods will be included in this guide for sake of completeness. |
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=== Speeding up the research === | === Speeding up the research === | ||
| − | While, technically, the above is all you need to research an Impossible Theorem, it isn't advisable. Assuming a rate of 25 {{IL|Laboratory Research|Appearance=research}} per action, excluding {{IL|Parabolan Research}}, it would take you '''''520''' actions'' of researching to complete the experiment. Luckily, there | + | While, technically, the above is all you need to research an Impossible Theorem, it isn't advisable. Assuming a rate of 25 {{IL|Laboratory Research|Appearance=research}} per action, excluding {{IL|Parabolan Research}}, it would take you '''''520''' actions'' of researching to complete the experiment. That's over 86 hours of actions. Luckily, though, there are some ways to speed the process up! Namely, build up a supply of {{IL|Searing Enigma|Appearance=Searing Enigmas}}. See [[Mysteries Grinding (Guide)#Searing Enigma|this guide]] on {{IL|Searing Enigma}} sources. Since you can exchange {{IL|Searing Enigma|1 x}} for {{IL|Laboratory Research|500 x}} on [[Relate this problem to a past Enigma]] under "Review the Prior Literature", it is recommended to have up to 26 {{IL|Searing Enigma|Appearance=Searing Enigmas}}, the closer the better. It is important to know that [[Relate this problem to a past Enigma]] will be locked if you are less than 500 research away from completing the project. This means that sometimes, gaining research will make it take longer to complete the project. Overall, since everything is random, there is not too much you can do about this, but it's good to be aware of |
=== Actually starting === | === Actually starting === | ||
| − | If you plan to use {{IL|Searing Enigma|Appearance=Searing Enigmas}} to speed up your research—which you most definitely should—make sure '''NOT''' to dismiss the card [[Review the Prior Literature]]. | + | If you plan to use {{IL|Searing Enigma|Appearance=Searing Enigmas}} to speed up your research—which you most definitely should—make sure '''NOT''' to dismiss the card [[Review the Prior Literature]], as it facilitates that transfer. Don't worry about failing the check on the card, the {{IL|Laboratory Research}} is the same, the only difference is success gains an {{IL|Unavoidable Epiphany}} and your {{Hand Discarded|Guide=true}}. By the end of the experiment, there is another check, but like it says you will not be penalized (other than {{IL|Nightmares|+2 CP}} and a wasted action) for failing, just try again until you get it. |
== Hunting == | == Hunting == | ||
