Cultivation Spiral

Can you get the Country Club conversation about training with Jackal without hiring a fixer?

Yes, you can get the Country Club conversation about training with Jackal even if you have never taken the 'Hire a Fixer' option. The game assumes you know who Jackal is on that run.

Is there an option to skip conversations from unlocked events?

The developer acknowledges needing an option to skip repeated conversations and plans to increase the speed of story scene auto-advance in future releases.

What happens after reuniting with Tanaka?

Reuniting with Tanaka is the endpoint of the first story arc. After this point, players can check out the H scenes (currently only two).

How do you escape Metropolis before Day 100?

To fly back to the college town from Metropolis, you need to reunite with Tanaka with at least a few days to spare before Day 100. The Metropolis stops offering flights back to the College Town on Day 98.

What are some annoyances with the current interface?

Common issues include needing to confirm each activity in the day, cycling through equipment menus, and lack of a progress view for goals. Suggestions include direct selection boxes for daily activities, single-click 'Next Day' button, separate menus for Routine, Stats, Actions, and a Goals screen.

What is the most effective way to grind finance?

The frugality perk significantly reduces finance costs. For grinding finance, bar tending or working with Dumont can be effective strategies depending on your current setup.

How do you efficiently fill up Investigator?

Using Hashimoto's Self Destructive Stance and the Larceny Kit along with high stamina actions like Gather Clues with Jackal on Skid Row can be effective. Adrenaline helps reduce health costs.

Character Progression

• To advance Tanaka's relationship, focus on completing quests and activities that build trust. Once you reach the first level of intimacy with Tanaka, further progression will unlock.
• Unlock Battle-tested by Standing Guard for Jackal's friends in Skid Row at noon. After training with her once, she'll offer free training sessions in the afternoon. Continue to train until she trusts you enough to provide equipment and introduce you to new goals. Completing these tasks will lead to Battle-tested status.
• Unlock Research Assistant through consistent training with Jackal after receiving initial equipment from her. Training further reveals a new location accessible at Midnight, where completing tasks leads to additional opportunities.

Gameplay Mechanics

• Set action results to 'skip unseen' for efficient progression through days without interruptions. However, auto-play may pause during cutscenes; manually complete the day after a cutscene to resume automatic play.