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Hoyifung04: typo fix

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typo fix

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	===[[Combat chance modifiers\|Noncombat Chance]]===		===[[Combat chance modifiers\|Noncombat Chance]]===
	In order of best (doesn't have good alternatives in this slot to sacrifice) to worst (the alternatives are a lot better): [[Garcia's Traffic Avoider software]], [[Stealth]], [[Aura: Repulsive Magnetism]], [[luxury chameleon]], [[Rolled ~~Dahl doll~~]], [[sneakiers]], [[cellophane zubaz]].		In order of best (doesn't have good alternatives in this slot to sacrifice) to worst (the alternatives are a lot better): [[Garcia's Traffic Avoider software]], [[Stealth]], [[Aura: Repulsive Magnetism]], [[luxury chameleon]], [[Rolled Doll dahl]], [[sneakiers]], [[cellophane zubaz]].

	Also, [[squidopus ink]] is a free buff, if you can get ahold of it.		Also, [[squidopus ink]] is a free buff, if you can get ahold of it.

Penguinpyro: /* Accessories */

2014-12-28T06:26:27Z

Accessories

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	*At level 5, you get the [[shoehorn]]. It can substitute for the supersolid mettle medal.		*At level 5, you get the [[shoehorn]]. It can substitute for the supersolid mettle medal.
	*At level 7, you can replace the shoehorn with the [[Queen of the Apocalypse]], which does the same thing and also gives a sweet critical chance for combat.		*At level 7, you can replace the shoehorn with the [[Queen of the Apocalypse]], which does the same thing and also gives a sweet critical chance for combat.
	*At level 10, you get the [[blue chip socks]], which can replace your embossed emblem or Queen of the Apocalypse if you are feeling confident.		*At level 10, you get the [[blue chip socks]], which can replace your embossed emblem or Queen of the Apocalypse if you are feeling confident. Otherwise, the [[dainty glasses]] make a nice substitute for either.

	===[[Transportation]]===		===[[Transportation]]===

Penguinpyro: /* Choices */

2014-12-28T06:24:44Z

Choices

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	If reputation is not a consideration, here are the best choices for each choice encounter you will see during a normal retcon.		If reputation is not a consideration, here are the best choices for each choice encounter you will see during a normal retcon.
	*[[A Dilemma of the Horns]]- Try to prevent major gridlock, then sell the [[dented hubcap]]. Do not pick the third option as it wastes time for no gain.		*[[A Dilemma of the Horns]]- Try to prevent major gridlock, then sell the [[dented hubcap]]. Do not pick the third option as it wastes time for no gain.
	*[[A Funny Room\|The]] [[The Second Funny Room \|Funny]] [[The Third Funny Room \|Rooms]] in the [[\|Byzantine Interior of the Unborn Base\|Unborn Base interior]]- If you have the stats for each room (60 or above), go for it.		*[[A Funny Room\|The]] [[The Second Funny Room \|Funny]] [[The Third Funny Room \|Rooms]] in the [[Byzantine Interior of the Unborn Base\|Unborn Base interior]]- If you have the stats for each room (60 or above), go for it.
	*[[Anonymity: Blessing or A Curse?]]- I prefer to have villains enabled, simply because it's a decent source of income selling the villain drops I don't use and doesn't take up that much time. And of course, a few villains have good drops. [[The Ticketmaster]], [[The Human Gnat]], [[Mister Bobo, the superintelligent chimp\|Mister Bobo]], etc.		*[[Anonymity: Blessing or A Curse?]]- I prefer to have villains enabled, simply because it's a decent source of income selling the villain drops I don't use and doesn't take up that much time. And of course, a few villains have good drops. [[The Ticketmaster]], [[The Human Gnat]], [[Mister Bobo, the superintelligent chimp\|Mister Bobo]], etc.
	*[[Hey, Hey! Free Loot!]]- Either way.		*[[Hey, Hey! Free Loot!]]- Either way.

Penguinpyro: /* B-Quests */

2014-12-28T06:13:13Z

B-Quests

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	A little bonus section on how to handle B quests most efficiently, should you choose.		A little bonus section on how to handle B quests most efficiently, should you choose.
	*[[Plumbing the Depths]]- +Combats.		*[[Plumbing the Depths]]- +Combats.
	*[[Riding in the Lists]]- +Noncombats for fighting the [[pitch-black knight]], then ~~+combats for~~ [[Lance du Lac\|~~finding~~]] [[Percival\|your]] [[Bedivere the Not-so-brave\|opponent]]. Remember that the Psion [[Undersecretary of Nottingham\|jousting opponent]] is weak to psychic damage but resists physical damage.		*[[Riding in the Lists]]- +Noncombats for fighting the [[pitch-black knight]], then pack as much damage/offense as possible when [[Lance du Lac\|fighting]] [[Percival\|your]] [[Bedivere the Not-so-brave\|opponent]]. Remember that the Psion [[Undersecretary of Nottingham\|jousting opponent]] is weak to psychic damage but resists physical damage.
	*[[The Last Nostronomian]]- I recommend buying and using a [[Nostronomian signal whistle]] instead of searching out the Nostronomian the first time. Either way, you need +noncombat chance and super jumping/flying for the over-the-wall encounter. Then, you'll want to maximize combat chances to find and take down the [[Nostronomian sleepwalker]]. When fighting [[ Dr. Somnus ]], it's probably best to treat her like The Mick- buff up good and hit her as hard and fast as possible, no matter the PP cost, even using stuns if necessary.		*[[The Last Nostronomian]]- I recommend buying and using a [[Nostronomian signal whistle]] instead of searching out the Nostronomian the first time. Either way, you need +noncombat chance and super jumping/flying for the over-the-wall encounter. Then, you'll want to maximize combat chances to find and take down the [[Nostronomian sleepwalker]]. When fighting [[ Dr. Somnus ]], it's probably best to treat her like The Mick- buff up good and hit her as hard and fast as possible, no matter the PP cost, even using stuns if necessary.
	*[[Rejected Rogue Ranch Rascals Require Retribution]]- Doesn't matter. Just have transportation with range 5.		*[[Rejected Rogue Ranch Rascals Require Retribution]]- Doesn't matter. Just have transportation with range 5.

Penguinpyro: /* Foe Toughness modifiers */

2014-12-28T05:27:07Z

Foe Toughness modifiers

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	If you're having too easy a time in an area, and you have equipment slots to spare, consider increasing your Foe Toughness for increased XP. Normal +XP is almost always superior to Foe Toughness, for the obvious reason that foes can only get so tough before you can't handle it anymore, but again, sometimes you can afford to up your game a little. There very many ways to get +FT but the most convenient are:		If you're having too easy a time in an area, and you have equipment slots to spare, consider increasing your Foe Toughness for increased XP. Normal +XP is almost always superior to Foe Toughness, for the obvious reason that foes can only get so tough before you can't handle it anymore, but again, sometimes you can afford to up your game a little. There very many ways to get +FT but the most convenient are:

			====Offhands====
	*[[Filthy sock puppet]] Yes, it gives a massive +15 foe toughness spike, but the other bonuses this item gives offset it slightly. SLIGHTLY. No level requirement.		*[[Filthy sock puppet]] Yes, it gives a massive +15 foe toughness spike, but the other bonuses this item gives offset it slightly. SLIGHTLY. No level requirement.
	*[['hip' t-shirt]]- +10 foe toughness, no level requirement. Again, a big spike, so be careful.		*[[coil of rope]] or [[baseball diamond]]- +7 or +9 foe toughness, no level requirement. Somewhat safer to use than the sock puppet.
			*[[Rook of the Cataclysm]]- +20 foe toughness, provides some defense to very slightly offset it, level 7 requirement. +20 FT is a ton, and is probably excessive unless you are absolutely certain that your hero is the baddest dude there is.

			====Shirts====
			*[['hip' t-shirt]]- +10 foe toughness, no level requirement. Again, a big spike, so be careful. Becomes obsolete at level 9, when the [[xentrium breastplate]] will replace it.
	*[[Ugly cashmere sweater]] and [[see-through shirt]]- +6 or +5 level requirement, and actually provides some defense. Basically less extreme versions of the hip t-shirt. Available at levels 3 and 4 respectively.		*[[Ugly cashmere sweater]] and [[see-through shirt]]- +6 or +5 level requirement, and actually provides some defense. Basically less extreme versions of the hip t-shirt. Available at levels 3 and 4 respectively.
	*[[coil of rope]] or [[baseball diamond]]- +7 or +9 foe toughness, no level requirement.
	*[[Rook of the Cataclysm]]- +20 foe toughness, provides some very minor defense to slightly offset it, level 7 requirement. Even more of a +FT spike than the filthy sock puppet, would actually NOT recommend this unless you are ridiculously breezing through everything.		====Other====
	*[[personal copy of the internet]]- +1 foe toughness per level, and occasional bonus XP. Remember that it scales with your level- it barely has any effect at first, but eventually will become quite pronounced by the time you enter the Cube Theater.		*[[personal copy of the internet]]- +1 foe toughness per level, and occasional bonus XP. Remember that it scales with your level- it barely has any effect at first, but eventually will become quite pronounced by the time you enter the Cube Theater.
	*[[blue chip socks]]- Mentioned before, available at level 10. The +2% XP bonus actually isn't that much- it'll come out to 2 or 3 XP most of the time- the main effect is the foe toughness increase.		*[[blue chip socks]]- Mentioned before, available at level 10. The +2% XP bonus actually isn't that much- it'll come out to 2 or 3 XP most of the time- the main effect is the foe toughness increase.

Penguinpyro: now that I've finally figured out how to get 20-odd hour runs...

2014-12-28T05:17:31Z

now that I've finally figured out how to get 20-odd hour runs...

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	The information in this page is accurate as of December 2014.		The information in this page is accurate as of December 2014.

	Created by {{User\|Penguinpyro}}. This is my personal strategy for finishing low-mettle, blazing-fast retcons. We're talking 2-3 days apiece, 30-40 hours spent adventuring. Get to [[The Mick]] and stomp his crimey ass ASAP. A lot of this is subjective- adjust to your taste.		Created by {{User\|Penguinpyro}}. This is my personal strategy for finishing low-mettle, blazing-fast retcons. We're talking 2-3 days apiece, 25-35 hours spent adventuring. Get to [[The Mick]] and stomp his crimey ass ASAP. A lot of this is subjective- adjust to your taste.

	==The Philosophy behind Speed Retcons==		==The Philosophy behind Speed Retcons==

Penguinpyro: /* Foe Toughness modifiers */ tried rook of the cataclysm... yeah no.

2014-12-28T04:49:42Z

Foe Toughness modifiers: tried rook of the cataclysm... yeah no.

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	*[[Ugly cashmere sweater]] and [[see-through shirt]]- +6 or +5 level requirement, and actually provides some defense. Basically less extreme versions of the hip t-shirt. Available at levels 3 and 4 respectively.		*[[Ugly cashmere sweater]] and [[see-through shirt]]- +6 or +5 level requirement, and actually provides some defense. Basically less extreme versions of the hip t-shirt. Available at levels 3 and 4 respectively.
	*[[coil of rope]] or [[baseball diamond]]- +7 or +9 foe toughness, no level requirement.		*[[coil of rope]] or [[baseball diamond]]- +7 or +9 foe toughness, no level requirement.
	*[[Rook of the Cataclysm]]- +20 foe toughness, provides some very minor defense, level 7 requirement.		*[[Rook of the Cataclysm]]- +20 foe toughness, provides some very minor defense to slightly offset it, level 7 requirement. Even more of a +FT spike than the filthy sock puppet, would actually NOT recommend this unless you are ridiculously breezing through everything.
	*[[personal copy of the internet]]- +1 foe toughness per level, and occasional bonus XP. Remember that it scales with your level- it barely has any effect at first, but eventually will become quite pronounced by the time you enter the Cube Theater.		*[[personal copy of the internet]]- +1 foe toughness per level, and occasional bonus XP. Remember that it scales with your level- it barely has any effect at first, but eventually will become quite pronounced by the time you enter the Cube Theater.
	*[[blue chip socks]]- Mentioned before, available at level 10. The +2% XP bonus actually isn't that much- it'll come out to 2 or 3 XP most of the time- the main effect is the foe toughness increase.		*[[blue chip socks]]- Mentioned before, available at level 10. The +2% XP bonus actually isn't that much- it'll come out to 2 or 3 XP most of the time- the main effect is the foe toughness increase.

Penguinpyro: /* XP Grinding */ foe toughness

2014-12-27T22:38:04Z

XP Grinding: foe toughness

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	*Either way, once you hit level 9, the far and away best place to grind XP is in the [[Cube Theater]]. In the [[Intermission]] noncombat, pick "Exit stage center" for absurd amounts of XP. Max your noncombat chance whenever you're in the Cube, obviously. The enemies there aren't too tough and give good chips and XP too.		*Either way, once you hit level 9, the far and away best place to grind XP is in the [[Cube Theater]]. In the [[Intermission]] noncombat, pick "Exit stage center" for absurd amounts of XP. Max your noncombat chance whenever you're in the Cube, obviously. The enemies there aren't too tough and give good chips and XP too.

			===[[Foe Toughness modifiers]]===

			If you're having too easy a time in an area, and you have equipment slots to spare, consider increasing your Foe Toughness for increased XP. Normal +XP is almost always superior to Foe Toughness, for the obvious reason that foes can only get so tough before you can't handle it anymore, but again, sometimes you can afford to up your game a little. There very many ways to get +FT but the most convenient are:

			*[[Filthy sock puppet]] Yes, it gives a massive +15 foe toughness spike, but the other bonuses this item gives offset it slightly. SLIGHTLY. No level requirement.
			*[['hip' t-shirt]]- +10 foe toughness, no level requirement. Again, a big spike, so be careful.
			*[[Ugly cashmere sweater]] and [[see-through shirt]]- +6 or +5 level requirement, and actually provides some defense. Basically less extreme versions of the hip t-shirt. Available at levels 3 and 4 respectively.
			*[[coil of rope]] or [[baseball diamond]]- +7 or +9 foe toughness, no level requirement.
			*[[Rook of the Cataclysm]]- +20 foe toughness, provides some very minor defense, level 7 requirement.
			*[[personal copy of the internet]]- +1 foe toughness per level, and occasional bonus XP. Remember that it scales with your level- it barely has any effect at first, but eventually will become quite pronounced by the time you enter the Cube Theater.
			*[[blue chip socks]]- Mentioned before, available at level 10. The +2% XP bonus actually isn't that much- it'll come out to 2 or 3 XP most of the time- the main effect is the foe toughness increase.
			*[[cat o' five tails]]- +5 foe toughness, and is a fairly good melee weapon for its level.

			Remember to fine-tune foe toughness. If you have to heal every few turns, you're probably doing it wrong.

Penguinpyro: /* B-Quests */ adjustments

2014-12-27T22:23:42Z

B-Quests: adjustments

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	*[[The Last Nostronomian]]- I recommend buying and using a [[Nostronomian signal whistle]] instead of searching out the Nostronomian the first time. Either way, you need +noncombat chance and super jumping/flying for the over-the-wall encounter. Then, you'll want to maximize combat chances to find and take down the [[Nostronomian sleepwalker]]. When fighting [[ Dr. Somnus ]], it's probably best to treat her like The Mick- buff up good and hit her as hard and fast as possible, no matter the PP cost, even using stuns if necessary.		*[[The Last Nostronomian]]- I recommend buying and using a [[Nostronomian signal whistle]] instead of searching out the Nostronomian the first time. Either way, you need +noncombat chance and super jumping/flying for the over-the-wall encounter. Then, you'll want to maximize combat chances to find and take down the [[Nostronomian sleepwalker]]. When fighting [[ Dr. Somnus ]], it's probably best to treat her like The Mick- buff up good and hit her as hard and fast as possible, no matter the PP cost, even using stuns if necessary.
	*[[Rejected Rogue Ranch Rascals Require Retribution]]- Doesn't matter. Just have transportation with range 5.		*[[Rejected Rogue Ranch Rascals Require Retribution]]- Doesn't matter. Just have transportation with range 5.
	*[[Moon Over Twilight, Brutes Over Downtown]]- +Noncombats until you get to the [[Rooftops over WoDo]]. I recommend ~~buffing up for and fighting~~ the [[massive brute]] with spells (not weapon attacks) ~~straight away~~. ~~Then~~ get your stats nice and high (70 is the minimum, but you need 100+ to scare off enemies) and ~~packing~~ any +combat chance you ~~can fit in there,~~ for taking down the trainers as fast as possible.		*[[Moon Over Twilight, Brutes Over Downtown]]- +Noncombats until you get to the [[Rooftops over WoDo]], then immediately tackle [[Tiny's Hut]]. If you want to fight rather than blend, I recommend beating the [[massive brute]] with spells (not weapon attacks) and +damage absorb gear/buffs. For the [[Camp Training Camp]] section, get your stats nice and high (70 is the minimum, but you need 100+ to scare off enemies) and pack any +combat chance you spare for taking down the trainers as fast as possible.
	*[[The Oldest and Strongest Emotion]]- +Combats all the way.		*[[The Oldest and Strongest Emotion]]- +Combats all the way in [[Shiloh Sanatarium]]. After that, doesn't matter.
	*[[A Mysterious Ruin]]- +Noncombats for finding the initial ruins, then fight [[Alpha]] to speed up the space station construction. My recommended setup for fighting Alpha, at level 13 or higher, is [[polyphonic spree-gun]] + [[swanky hat]] + [[megaphone]] + as many combat buffs as possible + the best other equipment as possible. Set your sidekick to [[Demolition man]] or something defensive. Alpha is most vulnerable to sonic and acid damage, but sonic is way easier to get ahold of than acid. Don't forget to replace your [[trion]] after every fight, win or lose.		*[[A Mysterious Ruin]]- +Noncombats for finding the initial ruins, then fight [[Alpha]] to speed up the space station construction. My recommended setup for fighting Alpha, at level 13 or higher, is [[polyphonic spree-gun]] + [[swanky hat]] + [[megaphone]] + as many combat buffs as possible + the best other equipment as possible. Set your sidekick to [[Demolition man]] or something defensive. Alpha is most vulnerable to sonic and acid damage, but sonic is way easier to get ahold of than acid. Don't forget to replace your [[trion]] after every fight, win or lose.

Hoyifung04: links! Also, levels of hammer time, xentrium breastplate; L5 quest does not need noncom before swipe card; Quincy rental coupon; reputation for Frost; take hubcap then sell; IQ120=stroop

2014-12-27T21:40:40Z

links! Also, levels of hammer time, xentrium breastplate; L5 quest does not need noncom before swipe card; Quincy rental coupon; reputation for Frost; take hubcap then sell; IQ120=stroop

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