Possible to do a "perfect" play through?

[jedvorak]

Working on about #7 complete playthrough--I was a beta tester so I have a jumpstart. I still think I keep missing little bits and pieces. Moira's request. Sophia's request. Trying to help Esme with her studies....think I missed that window this time.Talking to Aeolus's various crushes. There are so many little things to do surrounding the big things to do. I wonder if it's possible to get it all done in one game. There will still be a choice of endings and a choice of true loves, so you can't quite get all of them in one game, but what about all those little story pieces? I wonder?

[Mysti_Fogg]

I think so unless you're also trying to 100% your stats as well.

You could not take an elective and then you'd have the time for it all.

Or you could try to squeeze in visiting Sophia and Moira before and after your electives (don't take First Aid because that can make things a little more difficult).

[jedvorak]

Except that taking two electives would be part of a "perfect" game.

[vtots]

Yes, other than electives and romance, you can get most content in the game in one playthrough. Like Mysti_Fogg said, this will probably make it unlikely to max out stats as you'll spend time talking to everyone and doing tasks rather than training. But if you time your days well you can get to all content.

There are a few good guides to time management and skill development at the reddit which are helpful. E.g. you can get to the elective by 4pm and still make it, and training certain ways will increase two stats at once.
https://www.reddit.com/r/roguetoredemption/

[Fast Jimmy]

Originally posted by vtots:

Yes, other than electives and romance, you can get most content in the game in one playthrough. Like Mysti_Fogg said, this will probably make it unlikely to max out stats as you'll spend time talking to everyone and doing tasks rather than training. But if you time your days well you can get to all content.

There are a few good guides to time management and skill development at the reddit which are helpful. E.g. you can get to the elective by 4pm and still make it, and training certain ways will increase two stats at once.
https://www.reddit.com/r/roguetoredemption/

I can actually attest to completing both rounds of electives and getting 100's in every Skill and Ability except Magic (because I specialized in First Aid, never took Magic and, therefore, never got the Sense Magic ability). And I did that without skipping out on any quests, romances or side content - I think the only thing I missed on my most recent playtrhough was Moira's quest, which you need to grab EARLY by speaking to her often the first few days.

It takes some planning and some meta-gaming of how to raise your stats in the best way possible, but it is certainly doable.

Anyone can feel free to look at my guides (just graciously stickied on this forum!), especially my Time Management and Skills guides, for some tips on how to structure your day to get the most out of both your stats AND the plot!