The thought cabinet is really confusing me

[happyskunky]

Is there a guide or something online that talks about this? I'm very confused ... I have the bottom 3 " diamonds " filled up and now I can't think about anything else. This game is awesome but it's hurting my brain because I am not very intellectual at all.

[Du-Vu]

You can unlock more slots by spending skill points -- click one of the empty slots, click unlock. :)

[oku]

https://discoelysium.gamepedia.com/Disco_Elysium_Wiki


You can go here and there is all sorts of useful information and guides. Just be choosy in your selections and you will have minimum spoilers if that is a concern.


*Thought Cabinet

The Thought Cabinet is a special feature in Disco Elysium, giving a glimpse into the head of the Cop and the thoughts swirling within. Mileage may vary.
Overview
The choices you make during the game can unlock different Ideals to "Research", researching these ideals basically allows you to choose what your character's ideals are. While you research, you will be afflicted with the temporary penalty or bonus of the specific Ideal. In-game time will need to pass by conversing with people or reading to progress the research. Keep in mind, while you're sleeping, research does not progress. It only progresses while you're awake. Once finished, the Temporary Bonus/Penalty is removed and you gain the permanent bonuses/penalties. You can spend a Skill point to open more slots for more Ideals, but keep in mind you will also have to spend a Skill point if you want to remove an Ideal you have already researched. (So don't commit to an Ideal you don't want.) You can pause researching one Ideal to focus on another while one is currently in the research phase. Keep in mind, you can also research multiple Ideals at the same time as long as you have the slots to do so.




*This is the basic information written there.

[happyskunky]

Thank you ! I'm someone who have can an entire conversation with a character in game and not know what the hell they are talking about. Some of the conversations are way over my head.

[oku]

There is a lot of depth to this game but if you are enjoying it and think you might replay (which is so totally doable and enjoyable) focus on the murder investigation. Do most of what your notebook tells you to do and don't worry about unfinished tasks at the end of the day. The game expands time to your schedule, even giving you an extra day or two or three to complete tasks.

[happyskunky]

Originally posted by oku:

There is a lot of depth to this game but if you are enjoying it and think you might replay (which is so totally doable and enjoyable) focus on the murder investigation. Do most of what your notebook tells you to do and don't worry about unfinished tasks at the end of the day. The game expands time to your schedule, even giving you an extra day or two or three to complete tasks.

Awesome! Good to know