I agree that some, mainly the 250+500 dens, is just mindless clicking and time consuming rather than challenging. Probably the only part of the chain so far that hasn't felt enjoyable or like I'm striving toward a worth-it end goal.

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Alright, update on the quest. After the 400 steps it goes on like this:

"I see, I see... Unfortunately, some of the areas containing things you've mentioned are located pretty far apart. It will take me a few days to get it all. Okay, then! No time to waste. Thank you so much for your hard work. Go and rest your mighty paws, and... hey!

I've found some more residue in an urban area far west during my last survey. We continue to progress, B.J.! The end is in sight."

(+ 1 residue!)




"Check back with the Demiurge tomorrow! He is checking out meteor locations."

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Okay Valena, so 400 steps then rollover?

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@Dalton
Yes, exactly!

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We are all up to date!

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@Valana [HM] thanks for the input, I really appreciate the thoughts :o
@Dalton thanks for specific things, I will keep them in mind :D
And yes we plan for players to have multiple adventure quests at same time! That's why the adventuring page has an extra entry instead of just adventuring taking you to the crater!
@Lifeon that's great to know, we'll focus extra on the character and story next time then :o also, I totally get how you'd like the story to be a little more individual depending on the personality but it'd be extremely difficult to incorporate @_@ single-player games on steam spend months and months on such branching conversations to shine, I think we wouldn't be able to make it shine enough with our current team

We do have more quest types in mind for future, they just didn't fit to this story, however you guys can totally suggest your quest mechanics concepts for future adventures! There's a few more unique things coming still, you guys are like halfway only!

The time consuming part is indeed the "real price" to pay for a special item, that's all I can say ;'D

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@Xy
Thanks for the swift reply on our thoughts and the feedback. Definitely feels good to be heard :)
I'm also very excited and happy to hear that there will ne more unique things coming still for this questline :D

Also, I've been thinking...how about some sort of "breeding quest"? Like breed for a specific marking/base/mane/eyes/skin or combo thereof. Lioden is a breeding sim after all :P
With "being bred withing your pride" as a requirement unlike just buying the required lion.
I'd rather be stuck for 2 weeks on trying to breed a cub with Flint base and 2 celestial markings or something than having to visit 500 dens, tbh. That sort of thing would feel like a real challenge and since there is no time-limit on the quest it wouldn't really matter if the requirement couldn't be met in one day. As a matter of fact, single quests to be designed in a way that they require days or even weeks to be completed just from their difficulty but without the arbitrary "wait until rollover" would be awesome.





Edit: Quest Update
Next quest is to donate 400 food uses XD
This means a big carcass with multiple uses actually counts as multiple uses towards the quest (I tested to make sure)

Followed by 500 toy uses.
This takes skulls, feathers, pet rocks, abandoned nest etc.
Basically anything in the "Amusement" category in your hoard.
Again, for items with multiple uses each use is counted towards the quest.

This then gives you 2 residue upon completion and the flavour text actually links to another lioden player which is poretty cool.

This is the followed by a rollover cooldown.


Storyline text for all those who are interested:

Quest text:

"Hello, there. How's the progress, you ask? Well... things are progressing. Some look promising, while others look... quite sad. These cubs refuse to consume the antidotes I've created. I had no idea that earthly lions are so picky when it comes to food - carnivore to the bone, ha!

Could you bring me some carcasses? I will marinate the meat in the herbs and essences, so that the experiments can continue, and the cubs can heal whilst eating what they like. A stock would be nice, since they'll become weaker as the radiation starts showing its effects on their bodies, and they won't be able to pounce on critters anymore."


Quest text after donating all 400 uses:

"Thank you so much! This should keep them fed, and hopefully healthy, until we're done. Do you know of any food treats I could add to the herbs and essences to help improve the taste for these young ones?

Oh...? An egg? Hm! I will keep a lookout for some the next time I go out to find some residue. You know what? It turns out that pouncing on critters is more to cubs than just hunting for snacks..."

Button: "They'd like to play"

Quest text after clicking button:

"Exactly! They have so much energy that they play around for the whole day. Even if they're weak or tired, at the end of the day, they still gnaw on my tail and such. They gnaw so much. So many teeth. All the time.

B.J.. I need you to bring some toys, I beg of you. I need my tail as I travel, I really do. This will keep them busy and take their minds off of their struggles."

You have not fulfilled your task yet. 0/500 toy uses donated.


Quest text after donating 500 toy uses:
"Oh, thank you so, so much. You will be happy to hear that one of your neighbours, Flame•, found some residue and brought it to me! The big trip we took earlier to spread the word has paid off. One more to our collection! It feels like we're almost there! Now, let me see how the antidotes are working out. Check back with me tomorrow."

(+ 2 residue!)

Note: The neighbour mentioned (in my case "Flame•") is actually liked, so that's pretty cool.

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Okay, on this too, all meat counts, bought a ton of chunks and that's what got me through pretty cheaply! Iirc August gives a lot of food bundles in explore, so I don't think this will be too hard for the average player.

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Updated, will add info on best food items and amusement items, how to get ECT when I get home

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Update to the quests :

There is a cooldown after the quest to give 500x Amusement uses
And you earn +2 residue upon completion of that quest. (At this point should have a total of 19 residue)


The quest after rollover is:
Complete 3 Gorilla Enclave Quests
Have not completed yet, so unknown if there is a cooldown or residue prize.

Link to the Gorilla Enclave : LINK
https://www.lioden.com/gorilla-enclave.php

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Will update shortly, see everyone in 3 days

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We are all up to date!

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You missed adding the +1 residue from the 400 steps in explore xD

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Annnnd fixed! Thanks for checking! Oof, the residue will be the end of me.

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There is +1 Residue after completing the Gorilla Enclave, and a rollover cooldown.
Should have a total of 20 residue.

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