Comfort/Pampered quest in Timber Crossing

[spamhead80]

Just for some background, I've unlocked Winterberry (the heating portion is completed, but I have not done the "host 8+ guests" quest yet).

I've been trying to fulfill the "Host 2+ guests with the pampered trait" quest in Timber Crossing for a bit. I just unlocked the level 4 bed and vanity, which gets me to 25 comfort level, and I have the lvl 3 footrest and wardrobe in there, which gets me to 35 comfort. The issue is that every pampered guest I'm seeing requires 38 comfort, which I could only reach at this point by cramming another few footrests or wardrobes in there, as crafted items seem to be the only ones (so far) that raise the comfort level. Do I have to get through the hosting quest in Winterberry to unlock higher level craftable items to reach that comfort level?

Also, is there a particular reason that only crafted items will raise/lower comfort levels? Given that we get a very limited set of items unlocked for each level, it feels a bit frustrating.
Overall I'm enjoying the game; there are a lot of good/fun elements, the art style is very appealing and the mechanics of building/decorating are good.

One more small thing, just kind of a balance issue: it's easier to build up the gold/money (especially when you have a few properties), but trash (or "valuables") is much harder to come by short of opening up an entirely new area. It would be nice to be able to pick up enough trash every day to pick up a few items that you might need for decorating to meet guest expectations/quests.

[rares]

Hii! Thanks for the feedback!

The quests you finish from the Placards will raise the needs of guests overall for that area, so that's why you're seeing big numbers. You should be able to come back with much more potent furniture and improve the place.

You also don't need the guest to leave a 5 star review for you to complete the quest. Just needs to be pampered and finish their stay.

Ultimately, the balance of Comfort and other types of Scores has been tricky, and definitely not perfect, but we're looking at what expanding on each could look like.

For "Valuables", once you find a certain character in a certain area and unlock a certain staff option, this will become much easier. You're quite close to that if you're in Winterberry already.

[spamhead80]

Thanks for the response! I knew I could just have them stay/get a lower score, but my brain wants me to meet or exceed the need, so I guess that's more of a personal failing. I'm pretty sure I know which quest you're talking about regarding the trash/valuables too, so I guess I'm off to do that. I'm sure you guys will get things to balance nicely in future updates, especially since you're very active in the discussions (thanks again for that, it's nice to see in any game).