"A Study in Steampunk" Complete Achievements Guide

A complete guide to gaining every achievement in A Study in Steampunk: Choice by Gaslight

Introduction

This guide will list achievements in two parts: first, a general hint; and second, a listing of the choices needed to reach the achievement. It does not list every route to the achievement, since some have many possible routes, but instead lists choices that will affect the stats needed to reach the achievement in a fast and easy manner. I've left non-vital choices blank so that people can roleplay it as they like, though obviously if a particular stat is mentioned, avoid choices that will affect it negatively.

Easy Achievements (5 Points - Part 1)

=== 5 Points ===

One Man's Life: Save James Pierce
Use magic to heal Pierce.
(Prologue) It's the best chance [or] It will balance what was done / I keep trying

A Most Valuable Institution: Use the press to catch a criminal
Write the code message newspaper ad yourself.
(Ch. 1) "He need not participate at all. I can write it."
[or] With high charisma (>60), lure the bombers with a newspaper article.
(Ch. 3) "We don't have to be constrained to those two choices"

Wolf in Sheep's Clothing: Identify the dirigible saboteur
In searching for the regulator, choose the university student as the saboteur.
(Ch. 2) Then we'd best find the regulator / The university student

Hero of the Press: Dubbed a hero by the press
Stay and help people into lifeboats, either before or after the saboteur is revealed.
(Ch. 2) Then we'd best start loading lifeboats
[or]
(Ch. 2)Then we'd best find the regulator / I stay here

Mid-Air Repair: Repair the sabotaged dirigible
Join Finch in the engine room.
(Ch. 2) Then we'd best find the regulator / I run after him! [or] I run after Finch

No Lives Lost: Colossus returns safely with no lives lost
Load the lifeboats either before or after the saboteur is revealed and don't give the stimulant to the engineer.
(Ch. 2) It will cause him too much harm / I cannot kill this man / Then we'd best start loading lifeboats
[or]
(Ch. 2) It will cause him too much harm / I cannot kill this man / Then we'd best find the regulator / I stay here

Eliminate the Impossible: Identify the steelworks saboteur's final target
Through evidence or guesswork, correctly choose or, with high charisma (>60), lure the next bomb target.
(Ch. 3) East River Match Company [or] We don't have to be constrained to those two choices

Shades of Gray: Allow Alexandra Townsend to escape
Choose the correct ambush location, then meet Alexandra and let her escape.
(Ch. 3) East River Match Company [or] We don't have to be constrained to those two choices / I lower the weapon [or] I nod once and mouth "Go"

Enemy of the State: Capture Alexandra Townsend
Choose the correct ambush location, then meet Alexandra and shoot her.
(Ch. 3) East River Match Company [or] We don't have to be constrained to those two choices / I shoot to wound [or] I shoot to kill

Uncompromising: Choose to die rather than kill through light-eating
Lose a battle against Fearnley's men by choosing against your strengths, but stick to your scruples.
(Ch. 4) [Marksmanship <70 = Grab the pistol] [or] [Medicine <70 = Grab a scalpel] [or] [Charisma <70 = Delay being restrained] [Athleticism <65 = An uppercut to the jaw] / No, no, never
[or] When getting mugged, choose not to use your power.
(Ch. 6) Any / I will not become like them

The Taste of Blood: Kill an attacker through light-eating
Lose a battle against Fearnley's men by choosing against your strengths, and then use your magic.
(Ch. 4) [Marksmanship <70 = Grab the pistol] [or] [Medicine <70 = Grab a scalpel] [or] [Charisma <70 = Delay being restrained] [or] [Athleticism <65 = An uppercut to the jaw] / I want to resist [or] I don't hesitate
[or] Successfully escape being interrogated and then drain the guards while running.
(Ch. 4) [Any except] I want to resist [or] [Any except] I don't hesitate / I close with the lead man
[or] Get mugged and choose to drain him.
(Ch. 6) Any / I rip his life [or] It happens anyhow

Blood Sacrifice: Kill Horn through light-eating to save Grace's life
Marry Grace, then take Horn's light to heal her after the cholera outbreak.
(Ch. 6) It doesn't matter that she would not consent / I'd trade Horn's worthless life for hers / I left myself flow away

The Monster in the Mirror: Become a light-eater
Save Grace by killing Horn, then continue on. [or] Become a vigilante.
(Ch. 6) It doesn't matter that she would not consent / I'd trade Horn's worthless life for hers / I left myself flow away / I make careful notes

Winter Soldier: Brainwashed into Arthur Woodward's light-eater army (Hidden Achievement)
Save Grace by killing Horn, then turn yourself in to Woodward.
(Ch. 6) It doesn't matter that she would not consent / I'd trade Horn's worthless life for hers / I left myself flow away / Remorse slams into my heart / I go to Woodward and surrender myself
[or] After becoming the Ripper, kill an innocent then turn yourself in to Woodward.
(Ch. 6) Cleaning up the horrors of the East End / Any / Any
(Ch. 7) Any / What does that matter? / I feel sick / I throw myself on Woodward's mercy
[or] Woodward catches you as the Ripper (low Charisma & Stealth)

Vigilante: Become a light-eater vigilante
Reject other offers and choose to kill criminals.
(Ch. 6) Cleaning up the horrors of the East End / Any / Any

Freedom Fighter: Join Free Mercia
Keep up a good relationship with Alexandra, meet the Professor, impress him, and accept his first task. Unconventionality is the easiest route.
(Ch. 8) I accept Alexandra's offer.
(Ch. 7) [Conventional <40 = Alexandra has told me / I have given up believing] [or] [Perception >60 = Nothing. I meet his eyes / The common goal of all your schemes] [or] [Compassion <40 = I'm surprised / The sooner the gutters run red] / [Any except "No, wait"] / Any / I take the watch

Destruction in Bretagne: Destroy the Bretagne coal mine
During the Bretagne mission with the Resistance, play to your strengths.
(Ch. 7) Marksmanship >60 = I still have the slingshot [or] Athleticism >60 = I have the strength of arm [or] Charisma >70 = I can manage a few words

Brothers in Arms: Save the life of a former comrade-in-arms
Needs Medicine >60 or healing. In Goráska, stay behind to help Morris.
(Ch. 7) I stay to save Morris's life / [Medicine >60 = I press a folded cloth] [or] [if healed previously = I give Morris just enough healing] [or] [/spoiler]

The Empire's Man: Return to work for Arthur Woodward
After the cholera outbreak, rejoin Woodward and the government.
(Ch. 6) I accept Woodward's offer
(Ch. 7) Any
[or] After joining the Temple, accept Finch's offer to return with him.

Woodward's Mythmaker: Use fiction to promote Arthur Woodward's ends
Automatic if you have high Charisma (>65) and you return to the government.
(Ch. 6) I accept Woodward's offer
(Ch. 7) Any

Return to Goráska: Save the Goráska coal mine
Choose Goráska as the next bomb target, then play to your strengths.
(Ch. 7) Goráska / [Marksmanship >60 = I put my trust in my marksmanship] [or] [Athleticism >60 = I put my trust in the strength of my arm] [or] [Charisma >60 = I put my trust in my silver tongue]

Easy Achievements (5 Points - Part 2)

Recovery: Fight your way back from light-eater addiction
After becoming a light-eater, ask Taggart and the Sun Temple for help.
(Ch. 6) It doesn't matter that she would not consent / I'd trade Horn's worthless life for hers / I left myself flow away / Remorse slams into my heart / I throw myself on Taggart's mercy
(Ch. 7) Any / Any / Any / Any
[or]
(Ch. 6) Cleaning up the horrors of the East End / Any / Any
(Ch. 7) Any / What does that matter? / I feel sick / I throw myself on Taggart's mercy / Any / Any / Any / Any

Healer: Become a Sun Temple healer
Maintain a good relationship with the Sun Temple while investigating and later join them.
(Ch. 3) I look at the scene / I investigate the Sun Temple / I go by myself / Any / Any / He has at least one friend / Observe the schoolroom / More than the physical health / I like the ideals they present
(Ch. 6) I accept Taggart's offer
(Ch. 7) Any

Taggart's Mythmaker: Use fiction to promote Christopher Taggart's ends
Needs high Charisma (>65). Join the Temple and talk with Taggart after the protests.
(Ch. 7) He has a point [or] Taggart's right / Yes, of course

Building Bridges: Build a bridge between the Sun Temples and the conventional world
There's a lot of ways to get this achievement.
Join the Temple, then convince Taggart to combine traditional healing with modern medicine
(Ch. 7) We should be using a combination / You're making it impossible / I thank him
[or] After joining the Temple, rejoin the government when Finch returns (not possible for light-eaters).
(Ch. 7) Any / It's time to go home
[or] As a Temple acolyte, bring news of the Rising to the government without asking for anything in return.
(Ch. 9) [Any except "No, I say slowly"] / Yes, immediately / I can take this to Woodward / Any / Yes, I can do that / I will not diminish this moment

Brother's Keeper: Kill Garrett Finch through light-eating (Hidden Achievement)
As the Ripper, evade Woodward's patrols long enough for Finch to track you done.
(Ch. 8) I decline [...] start varying my schedule / I drain him without any bloodletting / A ridiculous risk / Any / Any / Any / This nonsense has gone quite far enough

Walked Away: Leave government service
Join the government, then leave after Finch returns.
(Ch. 8) It can't all be as it was / If I never see Woodward's face again, it will still be too soon

Callahan's Mythmaker: Use fiction to promote Sean Callahan's ends
Needs high Charisma (>65). With the Resistance, offer to write letters instead of tampering with crime scenes.
(Ch. 8) We would need witnesses / It may not be necessary to affect the crime scenes

A Bird in Flight: Allow Garrett Finch to escape (Hidden Achievement)
When Finch infiltrates the Resistance, let him go.
(Ch. 8) Any / I grab for his ankle [or] I pretend to grab for his ankle
[or] After capturing Finch for the Resistance, help him to escape.
(Ch. 8) Any / I draw my revolver and fire / Any / I run to find Finch / (Needs Medicine >65) Start picking the lock

A Bird in the Hand: Capture Garrett Finch (Hidden Achievement)
When Finch infiltrates the Resistance, shoot to capture him.
(Ch. 8) Any / I draw my revolver and fire

A Life for a Life: Sell your life to save Garrett Finch
After Finch is captured by the Resistance, use a prybar to free him.
(Ch. 8) Any / I draw my revolver and fire / Any / I run to find Finch / I grab a tool to use as a lever / I'll take the direct route and pay the price

Deception at the Temple: Pretend to break with Taggart, in order to stop the Rising
When Violet/Jem brings news of the Rising to the Temple, suggest infiltrating the Resistance.
(Ch. 9) [Any except '"No", I say slowly'] / Yes, immediately / If we join the Resistance / We can't count on Violet/Jem's acting skills

Fight Them 'Til We Can't: Join the new Resistance
If you're a government agent or a Resistance member, join up with Alexandra to form the New Resistance after Mercia falls to Vlask.
(Ch. 9) I will do no such thing / I refuse / Any
[or]
(Ch. 9) Why would I want to sabotage anything?

Lone Wolf: Become an independent player
Leave government service and choose to not to go back after it's all finished.
(Ch. 8) It can't all be as it was / If I never see Woodward's face again, it will still be too soon
(Ch. 10) That's not what I want

Medium Achievements (10 Points)

=== 10 Points ===

Daring Escape: Rescue Finch and yourself from Colonel Fearnley
Successfully escape interrogation and prison by playing to your strengths.
(Ch.4) [Marksmanship >70 = Grab the pistol, Medicine >70 = Grab a scalpel, Charisma >70 = Delay being restrained, Athleticism >65 = An uppercut to the jaw] / [Marksmanship >70 = There are three more bullets, Athleticism >70 = Trust the strength of my arm, Marksmanship <70 & Athleticism <70 = I close with the lead man]

Tables Turned: Interrogate your interrogator and learned all he had to tell
Needs high Charisma or one of each [high Stealthy or high Perception] and [high Marksmanship or low Conventional]. Play to your strengths during the interrogation and pick soldier or convict as a disguise.
(Ch. 4) (First part) Charisma >70 = Make him think he's captured the wrong man / A convict / As befits my assumed persona [or] Stealthy >60 = I refuse to answer / I say nothing / I refuse to answer [or] Perception >70 = Ask questions / Who are you? / I respond with a question
(Second part) Marksmanship >60 = A former soldier [or] Conventional <40 = A convict [or] Charisma >60 = Either disguise

Hearth & Home: Marry the love of your life
Have a relationship with Grace Chandler.
(Ch. 2) Grace Chandler, steadily loading lifeboats / Yes / Yes
(Ch. 4) No, it's not [or] You won't always have to defer / Give up the police work
(Ch. 5) Any
[or] Have a relationship with Garrett Finch.
(Ch. 2) I prefer men [or] Either would be fine
(Ch. 4)The truth / I look away [or] I shake my head / I lean forward and kiss him [or] I want to kiss him / Yes

Fencing Salon: Secure the attention of the Prince's mistress
Needs Charisma >50. With high Convention, challenge her; with low Compassion, agree with her.
(Ch. 5) Charisma >70 = Any of the "agree/challenge" options [or] Compassion <50 = I agree with her as to the uses of art [or] Conventional >50 = I challenge her about the morality of using art

Love & War: Begin a relationship with Alexandra Townsend
After the mine explosion, return to Alexandra's tent with her.
(Ch. 7) I would indeed like a drink / Any / Kiss her

The Prime Minister's Dishonor: Scandal forces the Prime Minister from office
Succeed in framing the PM with the Resistance.
(Ch. 8) I assist him in smoothing the dirt / Work harder creating the scenes
[or] Don't cover up the evidence with Woodward.
(Ch. 8) I stay seated / I investigate the crime scene thoroughly / I reach out and remove the cigarette / The idea is needlessly complex / The chalk scrawl is not evidence

The Prime Minister's Honor: Preserve the Prime Minister's reputation
Don't help cover up evidence with Woodward (the others will do it faster and better).
(Ch. 8) Any / I leave the room
[or] Fail to frame the PM with the Resistance.
(Ch. 8) [if Stealth >50 = Subtly undermine the scene] / I am profoundly grateful / I sabotage

Steam & Sorcery: Bring down the East End Ripper with no injury to yourself or your companions
Stay with the government after Finch's return, then play to your strengths. Don't let the Ripper touch you. (I believe there's a bug here - the second half of the Ripper fight is only possible with either high Marksmanship or high Athleticism *and* low Stealth. Both Athleticism options check for low Stealth, rather than one high and one low as the text implies).
(Ch. 8) I have fallen for the ruse /
[Charisma >70 = Are you so dangerous then? / Instinctively flinch away] [or] [Marksmanship >70 = This soldier likes obedience / Instinctively flinch away ] [or] [Athleticism >70 = This soldier likes it rough] /
[Marksmanship >60 = I don't need reinforcements!] [or] [Athleticism >60 = I grab a handy length of pipe] [or] [Medicine >60 = I whip out the syringe]
[Marksmanship >50 = I take over with my revolver] [or] [Athleticism >50 & Stealth <50 = Either except "I take over with my revolver"]

Sanctifier: Bring down the East End Ripper
Fight the Ripper as a Temple healer with Taggart and the others. Easier if you stick with Alice.
(Ch. 8) [if Marksmanship >70, take Chase's gun] / It's time to intervene / [Marksmanship >70 = I whip out the revolver] [or] [High Healing & Athleticism = I launch myself at the Ripper] [or] [Charisma >70 = I start talking / I pretend I just happened by]

Infiltration: Infiltrate the Resistance
As part of the Temple or the government, decide to sneak into the Resistance to try and stop the Rising. Maintaining a good relationship with Alexandra Townsend makes it automatic, otherwise you need to convince her.
(Ch. 9) [Compassion >70 = Atoning for past mistakes / Judge me by the recent work {or} Some way to make amends] [or] [Compassion <40 = Picking the right side / The temples can't get it done {or} The power structure of this city has to change] [or] [Charisma >70 = Do you always greet new allies / Any]

Mercia Falls: Mercia falls to Vlask (Hidden Achievement)
For the government, refuse to help Woodward's mission.
(Ch. 9) I will do no such thing / I refuse / Any
[or] For the Resistance, go along with the Rising instead of sabotaging it.
(Ch. 9) Why would I want to sabotage anything?
[or] For the Temple, don't pass along Jem/Violet's information to Taggart.
(Ch. 9) We need to make sure this Rising happens
[or] Fail at your mission. There's a number of different ways to get this achievement.

Balance of Power: The government and the Resistance will balance each other's excesses (Hidden Achievement)
Successfully finish the game for either the Resistance or the government.

The Greater Good: Kill Sean Callahan
Needs Marksmanship >60. In your final preparations, choose to take out Callahan.
(Ch. 10) The only way we'll be safe is if he dies / Yes

Hard Achievements (20 & 100 Points)

=== 20 Points ===

Yours Truly, Jack the Ripper: Conceal your Ripper identity from Arthur Woodward
Continue to dodge Woodward's patrols by not taking risks.
(Ch. 8) I decline [...] start varying my schedule / I drain him without any bloodletting / A ridiculous risk

The Bard's Weapon: Foil the Rising through storytelling (Hidden Achievement)
Needs Charisma >75 and Perception >50. Use your charisma to weaken the Rising by changing their beliefs.
(Ch. 10) I can make them believe this war is already lost / Any / Any

The Shot Heard 'Round the Empire: Foil the Rising with a single shot (Hidden Achievement)
Needs Marksmanship >60 and Athleticism >30. Use your marksmanship to weaken the Rising by setting off explosives early.
(Ch. 10) I decide to set off an explosive stockpile / I sabotage weapons in small ways / Any / I go out to the merchant's house / I pull out my service revolver

For Want of a Nail: Foil the Rising by disrupting communications (Hidden Achievement)
Needs Athleticism >60 and Charisma >50. Use your athleticism to weaken the Rising by divert messages on courier duty.
(Ch. 10) I volunteer for courier duty / Any

Marching on Its Stomach: Foil the Rising by contaminating the food supply (Hidden Achievement)
Needs Medicine >70 and Stealth >30. Use your medicine skill to weaken the Rising by poisoning the food and water.
(Ch. 10) I decide to poison the food and water / [Conventional >50 = A respectable chemist] [or] [Conventional <50 = One of my East End contacts]

=== 100 Points ===

Primum Non Nocere: End the cholera epidemic with fewer than 200 lives lost
You need high Medicine (>70) or Perception (>70). Work solely on the map, then ask Alexandra for help (without involving Grace, if you're married). Alexandra won't help unless you let her go in Chapter 3.
(Ch. 3) East River Match Company / I lower the weapon [or] I nod once and mouth "Go"
(Ch. 6) I devote all my attention to the problem / I have to finish the map / I ask Alexandra Townsend for help / (if married) I send Alexandra a note privately / Woodward, of course [or] I inform Alexandra Townsend

Long Live His Highness: Save the Prince's life
Onboard the Prince's dirigible, play to your strengths.
(Ch. 5) Marksmanship >70 = I can kill the steward in one shot [or] Stealthy >60 = I am quiet enough to sneak [or] Athleticism >70 = I throw myself at the steward [or] Stealthy <40 = I throw myself at the steward [or] Charisma >70 = The only weapon worth using is words

My Enemy's Enemy: The government and the Resistance band together to fight off the Vlaski invasion
As a Temple acolyte infiltrating the Resistance, convince Alexandra and Woodward to work together. Needs a strong relationship with Alexandra and to be at least neutral with Woodward.
(Ch. 9) I'm on good terms with someone close / [Medicine >60 = I'll pick the lock] [or] [Stealthy >55 = I'll keep watch] [or] [Athleticism >60 = I'll keep watch / I take to my heels] [or] [Charisma >60 = I'll keep watch / Try to bluff it out] /
We have to prevent this / We seek Arthur Woodward's assistance / We do have a common enemy /
[Compassion <50 = Our interests are aligned] [or] [Compassion >50 = The Sun Temples have never supported violence] / If he's offering / [Conventional <30 = A chance they're telling the truth] [or] [Marksman >60 = Converts are flocking to their banner] [or] [Compassion >70 = Your enemy promises to relieve suffering]
[or] As a government agent infiltrating the Resistance, convince Alexandra to work with Woodward. Needs a low or neutral relationship with Alexandra.
(Ch. 9) [Compassion >70 = Atoning for past mistakes / Some way to make amends] [or] [Compassion <40 = Picking the right side / The power structure of this city has to change] [or] [Charisma >70 = Do you always greet new allies / Any] /
Yes, sir, absolutely / Any / I talk to Alexandra privately / I'm sure there's no risk / Any /
[Medicine >60 = I'll pick the lock] [or] [Stealthy >55 = I'll keep watch] [or] [Athleticism >60 = I'll keep watch / I take to my heels] [or] [Charisma >60 = I'll keep watch / Try to bluff it out] / Any / Any
[or] As a Resistance member, convince Woodward to work with Alexandra. Needs high Marksman (>60) or Charisma (>75), a strong relationship with Alexandra and to be at least neutral with Woodward, and to have helped Morris and Finch to escape.
(Ch. 9) [Medicine >60 = I'll pick the lock] [or] [Stealthy >55 = I'll keep watch] [or] [Athleticism >60 = I'll keep watch / I take to my heels] [or] [Charisma >60 = I'll keep watch / Try to bluff it out] / Any / Yes / Any / We do have a common enemy / [Compassion <50 = Our interests are aligned] [or] [Compassion >70 = We are not betraying Callahan] / Any / Any

Labor Reform: Pass the Labor Reform Bill
Negotiate with Woodward about passing the Labor Reform bill and convince him to back it. There's a lot of overlap with My Enemy's Enemy in reaching a meeting with Woodward.
(Government) (Ch. 9) [Compassion >70 = Atoning for past mistakes / Some way to make amends] [or] [Compassion <40 = Picking the right side / The power structure of this city has to change] [or] [Charisma >70 = Do you always greet new allies / Any] /
Yes, sir, absolutely / Any / I talk to Alexandra privately / I'm sure there's no risk / Any /
[Medicine >60 = I'll pick the lock] [or] [Stealthy >55 = I'll keep watch] [or] [Athleticism >60 = I'll keep watch / I take to my heels] [or] [Charisma >60 = I'll keep watch / Try to bluff it out] / Any / Any
[or]
(Temple) (Ch. 9) [Any except "No, I say slowly"] / Yes, immediately / I can take this to Woodward / [Charisma >75 = Any] [or] [Marksman >60 = Change the terms of engagement] [or] [Stealth >55 = A plan that relies on stealth] [or] [Compassion <50 = My own best interest] [or] [Compassion >70 = Can't bear to stand idly by] / Yes, I can do that / If he's offering /
[Compasion <50 = A chance they're telling the truth] [or] [Compassion >70 = Your enemy promises to relieve suffering] [or] [Conventional <30 = Give me something I can take them]
[or]
(Resistance) (Ch. 9) We do have a common enemy / [Compassion <50 = Our interests are aligned] [or] [Compassion >70 = We are not betraying Callahan] / Any / Any

The Watcher on the Walls: Foil the Vlaski invasion
Succeed in sabotaging the Rising by any means.

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