Can someone help me figure out why I'm randomly missing a starting 10 steps?

[PersonalC0ffee]

I should have 70 steps to start since I have Orchard.

For some reason and I suspect it is the Walk In Closet cupcake eaten the day before because it gave 10 steps, I now have 10 steps missing on the next day from my total. You can see it bug out.

It counts to 50, then goes to 40, and then applies the 20 giving me 60 instead of 70.

Has this happened to anyone else? No mods, save edits, or cheating. This has to be a combination of rooms or items.

[Celebrim]

My guess it is related to a mechanic you don't know about.

where did you end the day?

[PersonalC0ffee]

Originally posted by Celebrim:

My guess it is related to a mechanic you don't know about.

where did you end the day?

I actually ended the day in Her Lady's Chamber.

Does that matter? Did I discover something? It was so beautiful I just had to call it a day there.

[Celebrim]

I'll say everything appears to be working as intended. You may have found something worth further testing.

[PersonalC0ffee]

Originally posted by Celebrim:

I'll say everything appears to be working as intended. You may have found something worth further testing.

Can you send me a friend request, I wish to have a chat about this.

[br00f]

Originally posted by PersonalC0ffee:

Originally posted by Celebrim:

My guess it is related to a mechanic you don't know about.

where did you end the day?

I actually ended the day in Her Lady's Chamber.

Does that matter? Did I discover something? It was so beautiful I just had to call it a day there.

this is intended behaviour. perhaps there is something in that room that could shed some light

[PersonalC0ffee]

Originally posted by Celebrim:

I'll say everything appears to be working as intended. You may have found something worth further testing.

Originally posted by br00f:

Originally posted by PersonalC0ffee:

I actually ended the day in Her Lady's Chamber.

Does that matter? Did I discover something? It was so beautiful I just had to call it a day there.

this is intended behaviour. perhaps there is something in that room that could shed some light

I don't know.

All I seen in the room of note was a locket and locked diary. It was literally my first time even seeing the room so I called it a day in there lol.

So I have absolutely not a clue why I have a step penalty other than MAYBE it has to do with that condition about not staying overnight in the manor.

Other than that completely clueless.

[Celebrim]

I don't know much more.

Only that what room you end your day in is something to consider. And that you discovered something much earlier than I did.

[Gorlom[Swe]]

oh, cool. I found the clue to this but didnt put it together untill this thread.

I never called it a day in her ladyships bedroom.

[PersonalC0ffee]

Originally posted by Celebrim:

I don't know much more.

Only that what room you end your day in is something to consider. And that you discovered something much earlier than I did.

I sent you a friend invite. I want to discuss this away from prying eyes.

[PersonalC0ffee]

Originally posted by GorlomSwe:

oh, cool. I found the clue to this but didnt put it together untill this thread.

This SO annoys me.

I keep bumbling into things with no understanding of what is happening.

First it was the microchips and now this.

I wish I understood. All I know is I have a step penalty

[Doombringer]

It is 1 day only, and you got +1 star for the trade.
Once you figure out how to unlock the diary it will tell you want is actually happening.

[Gorlom[Swe]]

I'm not sure PersonalC0ffee wants that much help Doombringer. I've talked to them in DMs and they seem to want to figure out a lot of it for themselves.

At the very least put it in spoilertags.

[PersonalC0ffee]

Originally posted by Doombringer:

It is 1 day only, and you got +1 star for the trade.
Once you figure out how to unlock the diary it will tell you want is actually happening.

Ok thank you. My concern was it was a bug. I'm not so sure 10 steps for 1 star is a fair trade. How hard would you say it is to get the key to the diary? I've seen this room ONCE and that was this time and that's what happened to me.

[br00f]

Originally posted by PersonalC0ffee:

Originally posted by Doombringer:

It is 1 day only, and you got +1 star for the trade.
Once you figure out how to unlock the diary it will tell you want is actually happening.

Ok thank you. My concern was it was a bug. I'm not so sure 10 steps for 1 star is a fair trade. How hard would you say it is to get the key to the diary? I've seen this room ONCE and that was this time and that's what happened to me.

you won't stumble on the key by accident. there are some conditions you must meet to get to it. here's some hints and answers i hope you find useful. spoilers ahead!

who does this room belong to?
answer: Her Ladyship Clara Epsen

where is Lady Clara Epsen now? have you seen any memos regarding her?
answer: she is buried in the Tomb

you will need to use a certain item to unlock the area where the diary key is. what kind of map object have you seen in the Tomb and in several other areas across the estate that can be interacted with? something related to tombs, funerals, and mourning?
answer: you will need to light the candles in the Tomb

how do you do this?
answer: craft a Burning Glass in the Workshop, or purchase a Torch from the Armory

and once you have the key, how do you get back to Her Ladyship's Chamber? where did you draft this room before, and does that location have any significance? have you read anything about laws of drafting?
hint: the Conservatory has a list of special rooms that can only be drafted under specific conditions
answer: Her Ladyship's Chamber must be drafted on the West Wing from a south facing door

[PersonalC0ffee]

OK so I had most of that more or less figured out. I just haven't been able to do it yet and I didn't know there was a key there.