Advanced Skills in Fallen London

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Questions and Answers

What is the expected result when attempting the Toxicology Exhibit 10 times?

0CP of KT and 15CP of Wounds

2CP of KT and 20CP of Wounds

1CP of KT and 24CP of Wounds (correct)

3CP of KT and 30CP of Wounds

Which skill is primarily enhanced by publishing special editions of a newspaper?

Metabolize the poison

Mithridacy (correct)

Monstrous Anatomy

Toxicology

What outcome occurs if you gain 8 Wounds in your Parabolan Base-Camp?

Skill will increase significantly

Skill will decrease (correct)

Gains additional rewards

No effect on skill

What is one of the methods to train Mithridacy?

Publish an edition in Defence of the Railway Signup and view all the answers

What effect does failing to Compose Histories have?

Increases Nightmares Signup and view all the answers

What knowledge is essential in Monstrous Anatomy?

Understanding effective attack strategies Signup and view all the answers

What happens when you compose a Corrective or Revisionist History?

You gain 1CP in Mithridacy upon completion Signup and view all the answers

What must you use to attempt the Glasswork challenge after establishing a Parabolan base camp?

Incisive Observations Signup and view all the answers

What do training options do for advanced skills?

They increase your skill only if it is already present at level 1 or higher. Signup and view all the answers

What is the initial cap for all advanced skills?

Level 5 Signup and view all the answers

What happens when you increase the cap of an advanced skill to level 7?

It allows for more extensive practice and mastery. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes a practitioner of A Player of Chess?

A student of political schemes and strategies. Signup and view all the answers

What role does an Artisan of the Red Science play?

Engages in physical crafting and manipulation of materials. Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of the skill Chthonosophy?

It focuses on the understanding of underground lore. Signup and view all the answers

Which advanced skill is focused on the expertise in modifying dreams (often portrayed by a mirror)?

Glasswork Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant requirement when using unlock options for skills?

They can grant both the first CP and further training if repeatable. Signup and view all the answers

What is one way to train in the Artisan of the Red Science skill?

Experimenting in your Laboratory Signup and view all the answers

How can you increase the cap of the Artisan of the Red Science skill?

By studying concepts in your Laboratory Signup and view all the answers

Which activity is useful when working on Cover identities?

Playing chess on the Chessboard Signup and view all the answers

What is required to unlock the Artisan of the Red Science skill?

Completing Railway options during a specific storyline Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a way to train in chess skills?

Practicing strategies with a partner Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of examining an unlawful device in the context given?

To write a monograph Signup and view all the answers

Which item is suggested to use in experiments for Artisan studies?

A Counterfeit Head of John the Baptist Signup and view all the answers

Which option represents an action you should take to avoid consuming Peppercaps while training?

Fail the check intentionally Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the skill discussed in relation to Discordance?

To effectively deal with Discordant studies. Signup and view all the answers

How is Zeefaring primarily developed?

By zailing and spending Zee Legs in Wolfstack Docks. Signup and view all the answers

What are the first Discordant studies encountered in the game?

With a Discordant Law in the Nadir. Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of the skill related to Discordance?

It is not useful like other skills intentionally. Signup and view all the answers

What must one do to train the Discordance skill beyond level 3?

Read the stones each week and purge the law in the Nadir. Signup and view all the answers

Which location is associated with developing Zeefaring Ztudies?

The House of Snow and Brine. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of Chthonosophy as described?

To provide protection from various forms of deception. Signup and view all the answers

In what manner can one gain Zeefaring Ztudy?

Through engaging with crew management in zailing. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of Kataleptic Toxicology?

Investigating the alchemies and toxins of the Neath Signup and view all the answers

How can one gain Kataleptic Toxicology Studies?

By making a deeper study of toxins in the Laboratory Signup and view all the answers

Which method requires passing a challenge to study a false-snake?

Requires passing a Shapeling Arts 3 challenge Signup and view all the answers

What are orange-apples primarily used for?

Growing and consuming to gain CP of Kataleptic Toxicology Signup and view all the answers

What is required to unlock the ability to study poisons in Ealing Gardens?

Access to Ealing Gardens Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of experimenting on a Percipient Egg during WHITSUN?

Producing an Orange-apple along with CP of KT Signup and view all the answers

Which activity is the least favored method for gaining CP of Kataleptic Toxicology?

Reading a book on poisons Signup and view all the answers

What consequence occurs if you gain 8 Wounds or Nightmares in your Parabolan Base-Camp?

Skill in Kataleptic Toxicology decreases Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Advanced Skills (MAGCATS)

Advanced skills begin to matter in the mid-game.
Advanced skills are also referred to as MAGCATS or Esoteric Arts.
Advanced skills have unlocks and training options.
Training options increase your skill level only if it's already at level 1 or higher, unlock options grant a first CP and provide further training.
Advanced skills start capped at level 5 and reach a cap of 7 after advanced study.

A Player of Chess (APoC)

Those with APoC are skilled in political manipulation, scheming, and understanding motives.
Improves your understanding of hidden motives, political plots, and advancing one's position.

Artisan of the Red Science (AotRS)

AotRS is a knowledge that breaks the Great Chain and makes new links within it.
It involves duplicating and enlarging bones, dealing with the unknowable, and experimenting in the laboratory.
Increases your understanding of the principles of "in" and "out", light filtration, and anatomical manipulation.

Kataleptic Toxicology (KT)

KT is focused on toxins and alchemies of the Neath.
Helps you understand substances like Prisoner's Honey, Attar, and Cantigaster venom.
Favored by those with curiosity and steady hands.

Mithridacy

This skill involves confusion and deception, misleading listeners without lying.
Useful for reducing implausibility when working with skeletons, writing monographs, and various other applications.
Improves your understanding of the art of deception and obfuscation.

Monstrous Anatomy (MA)

MA helps you understand the anatomy of creatures from the Discordance.
Helps with dealing with the Discordance: choosing the right weapons and methods to combat them.
Allows you to learn about how to combat threats from the Neath through anatomical knowledge.

Shapeling Arts (SA)

SA is a skill used to create and animate objects and creatures.
Used for crafting and manipulating objects from the Neath and the world beyond.
Allows you to better understand the principles of shapeling, animating, and shaping materials.

Steward of the Discordance

Not directly listed, but the text explains that Discordant Studies are associated with knowledge and understanding of the Discordance.
Used to navigate and understand the laws and rituals associated with the Discordance.
Allows you to deepen your understanding and proficiency in traversing the Discordance.

Zeefaring

Zeefaring is the skill used to navigate through dangerous Neath waters.
Enables you to effectively chart courses through the hazardous regions of the Neath.
Improves your understanding of navigation, seamanship, and managing a crew.

Chthonosophy (Comment Section)

Community members are debating the effectiveness of Mithridacy, suggesting it counteracts Chthonosophy.
Some users compare Chthonosophy to a famous political commentator.

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Explore the intricacies of Advanced Skills, also known as MAGCATS, in this quiz. Understand their impact in the mid-game, the significance of unlocks and training options, and the levels that can be reached through advanced study. Challenge your knowledge of this esoteric art and its applications in gameplay.