Questions (and thoughts) from a newbie

[Mystified]

Just got the game a few hours ago. REALLY enjoy it. I've already learned quite a bit by researching these forums but there are some things I haven't found answers to:

METRO
1) I'm really struggling with getting any on-time bonuses. I arrive right as the timer runs out. A big issue is stopping at the exact point. Either I slow down too soon or a hair too late and end up backing up, and by then, time has expired. Any advice?

2) As far as the next stop, when do you need to change it to get credit? Is there some place that tells you what the next stop is before the passengers are on board?

QUESTS
I've figured most quests out pretty quickly but there is one I've encountered (from the guy that owns the store) where you go to the building next door and look for clues about his "baby mamma". I can't enter the place, the intercom doesn't work. I'm guessing that she shows up there at some point? Or am I just looking for an item around there? Just give a clue :)

NPCs
If someone says "get them coffee" or they are going home to get vodka, or something, does that mean I can sell those things to them at a higher price? Thanks!

[Departure Interactive]

Hi, thanks for your feedback, glad you're enjoying the game!

The metro does take some practice to stop right at the marker, but one tip is that you can disobey the speed limits without penalty as long as you maintain the speed limit through the speed trap. Also it helps to go hard on the brakes on approach to the station as opposed to slowing down too early.

To get the next stop bonus you need to change the route panel setting to the corresponding stop name listed under the "Next stop" text before opening the doors and allowing passengers to enter.

So for Jacob's quest his "baby momma" left an item somewhere inside the Maple House apartments, although the location may be changed for the next update so that you don't have to rent the apartment to complete the quest.

When the NPC suggests they are interested in a particular item then you should be able to sell that item to them, but if you notice that doesn't work for a certain NPC it can be fixed if you leave a report.

[Mystified]

Thank you so much! That's very helpful!

My only other question is about making money. I'm struggling to make a significant income. I did manage to rent the cheapest apartments but having to buy drugs all the time for $15 a pop to keep my sanity up is quite a bit. If you have any suggestions for making money, I'd appreciate it.

I've tried selling items (like alcohol) to npcs but if I buy vodka, the npc will only buy one and then i have to go in and out of the store again to get her to buy another. I'm sure there is an easier way. I have done a couple quests and made some decent money doing that as well as the initial drug order; however, buying the components is expensive when you've only got $30 in your pocket!

I did go into the sewers once to look for the place to fix the water (from the working guy), but I ran head long into ....something....scared the crap out of me and I ran out!!

Suggestions:
1) Have you considered cigarettes giving a small amount of sanity?
2) I passed out once (from low energy) right inside my apartment. Not sure if that could ever be changed so you wake up in bed or something, but just a thought.

Keep working on this amazing game!

[Mystified]

One other suggestions, perhaps lower sanity drain and instead, add some sort of addictions system where if you drink smoke, or do drugs to a certain point, you become addicted. And if you're addicted and don't have what you need, you start losing your sanity big time :)

Just a suggestion!

[Departure Interactive]

Thanks for your feedback, there will be more opportunities to earn money in the next update including breaking into buildings, new hacking side jobs, and a stock market trading app. You can earn more cash on the side now with the narcotic production feature, it's kind of like a balance of earning various sources of income at once.

The alcohol and cigarettes will add sanity in the new update and that's a good suggestion for the user to wake up in the bed if they pass out at home. At least the player could be resistant to passing out when they're home. The addiction feature has been mentioned before and will be noted for an update, it would add a good dynamic to the gameplay so that you're more responsible for maintaining your sanity.

[Mystified]

Played the game quite a bit, done most of the side quests. I found the easiest way to make money is just gamble (will be glad when that's not the case). Here are some suggestions now that I've got some experience in the game:

1) If Cigs reduce stress (or if they will at some point), please indicate it in the description. There should be more associated with them and it would be super nice if your guy actually took a few puffs :) (ex-smoker here)

2) I'm sure your aware, but the food system is a little wonky. The more expensive food doesn't seem to do as well as the $3 frozen meal. Would be nice to have a few more options to put in the microwave (soup, etc.) but that's just fluff. (love the coffee!)

3) It would be nice to be working toward some form of "empire". Where you have multiple customers coming to you for many different things. Even if you're just running to a supplier to fill the order. Once you have more in place, I'd suggest lowering the benefit of the blackjack table since I turned $50 into $1000 there. Don't do that now though!

I love the game!

p.s. I actually liked the shoes where they were (baby mamma). I thought that was an awesome little touch. If you wanted to move them out of there, consider putting them outside of an apartment at the 1st apartment building but I think they are fine where they are.