Reducing terror and nightmares?

[DipperDolphin]

Hi guys,

Struggling to get this down, even with monuments and the like - is there a reliable and easy way to get it down? Docking doesn't seem to help.

Thanks!

[Elitewrecker PT]

Depends on the region.

[DipperDolphin]

Originally posted by Elitewrecker PT:

Depends on the region.

Just found a way to do so at Magdalenes, thanks :D

[Elitewrecker PT]

Magdalene's is the only way to reduce Nightmares. Avon's Wood is a good place to reduce terror, you can repeatedly drink cider to reduce it, until you run out of permission to stay (then you give them more gossip or tea).

[DipperDolphin]

Originally posted by Elitewrecker PT:

Magdalene's is the only way to reduce Nightmares. Avon's Wood is a good place to reduce terror, you can repeatedly drink cider to reduce it, until you run out of permission to stay (then you give them more gossip or tea).

Thank you!

[Elitewrecker PT]

Sorry, I meant Port Avon. I was merging Port Avon and Traitor's Wood :P

[Shadowcub]

In addition to the specific places already mentioned, most ports have at least one activity that will reduce terror at a reasonable price and is available on a timer. It's not nearly as brutal as Sunless Seas (60 echos for a terror reduction of... 1, for instance), if you're coming from that game. Try to make it a habit to find that thing at every port and do it every time you land, like port reports. It can make a big difference.

Additionally, there are events and other opportunities floating around (sometimes literally) that can help with terror management, but may require forgoing loot or coin. Keep an eye on that meter and make decisions accordingly. Killing things also often gives an opportunity to reduce terror.

The Inconceivable Circus is another good specific place to stop at. A ticket is cheap (10 sovereigns) and you get a couple of things to do at the circus to reduce terror.

[matson]

Here's a question that's kind of the opposite: what's a reliable way to GAIN Nightmares? (I want to make the Wrath of Heaven and am curious about the different Nightmare endings.)

[Elitewrecker PT]

Go on a Terror (landmark) trip, don't use terror reduction choices, travel without light.
The higher the terror the more terror events you'll have which will speed it up.

[ElHa]

The Mausoleum in Albion helps too. You can reduce 1 Terror for 3 Sovereigns, repeatable. Takes a while but helps in a dire situation

[willy]

Depends on the region.

[Epic The Incandescent]

Originally posted by matson:

Here's a question that's kind of the opposite: what's a reliable way to GAIN Nightmares? (I want to make the Wrath of Heaven and am curious about the different Nightmare endings.)

You can go turn your light off and pick fights with stuff in elutheuria, or go chill around a terror landmark with lights off.