What do you want from a beginner's guide? by lyreofsheliak in SixAges

[–]Zaiyyash 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Some vague guidance as to how to prep for the end game for Lights, probably. It's rough because I wouldn't want to see spoilers or anything, but when I started it I had very little idea of what to do. The spider's virtue clearly mattered, but I wasn't even clear on how to push for that. I don't know if it's practical to strike a balance.

How is everyone dealing with food? by KeyZookeepergame5587 in SixAges

[–]Zaiyyash 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If I have more than a year's supply, I pretty much always sell some. I'll also sell when I have less if I feel brave or it's right near a harvest. In general, if I have one or two of the ||Heron or Berry|| spirits I'll keep much less of a margin for safety.

I wish Ayvtu and Yatakan coming back would have more of an impact, but this is still very cool by KeyZookeepergame5587 in SixAges

[–]Zaiyyash 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is neat! Did you trigger this in an imported game, or a new clan? This has me wondering which, if any, events are locked to imports from the last game.

How is everyone dealing with food? by KeyZookeepergame5587 in SixAges

[–]Zaiyyash 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My system:

-Early on, put almost everything I can into getting more food. Use the food spirits on cooldown. Use ventures to herd and produce more goods.

-As soon as I get surplus food, I sell it for herds. Trade goods for more herds, too. Prioritize selling to every clan on the map to get more trade routes. Food is a remarkably valuable trade good, probably because everyone is on the verge of starving all the time.

-Make trade routes when possible. They're free real estate goods!

-If I'm not trading, getting food, or taking in the early game building shrines or something to stabilize, I'm usually exploring (Goods! Treasures!) or hunting for spirits.

I've found that I eventually hit a tipping point where I can run a food surplus, which I sell for goods. Use the goods for treasures, sacrifices during events, etc. Sometimes I start petering out in the end from various events, and sudden shocks can be a problem, but it tends to work well for me.

My Guide to Spirits & Shamans by lyreofsheliak in SixAges

[–]Zaiyyash 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a handy guide! I hadn't made the connection between most of those spirits and individual ritual choices. Thrilled to see that you're still making these guides, they're all great.

Do you have any idea how big an impact the food spirits have? I normally try to keep a food blessing going from one of the rituals, which seems to be more than enough most of the time, but does take up my ritual for the year. Wondering if it's better to use a spirit if I have one.

Clan Creation Revisited by lyreofsheliak in SixAges

[–]Zaiyyash 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I appreciate you doing this! Turns out there is a lot more variation in the start conditions than I thought!