Overview
The game does not give you some important information — there are things I only knew because I played a previous game by this dev first. I will detail them here, along with info we ARE given.
THE BASICS
- Vigor: This is your health meter, and is found in the bottom left corner — the red goblet. When the goblet gets too low, you will learn more slowly and/or make less money due to being too tired. Increase your vigor by eating at the Tavern, or by using a potion from the Laboratory. You can increase your overall health (how much your goblet holds) by completing courses at the Training Camp. Any course that says +(number) Health will make you more resilient.
- Mana: Magic power, found in the bottom left corner, the jar filled with blue. You need mana for studies, work, and of course for casting spells. To replenish your mana, visit the circus and watch a show, or use a potion from the Laboratory. To increase your mana capacity, take courses and study at the Academy. Watch for courses that have a +(number) Maximum Mana.
- Intellect: The higher your intellect, the faster you will be able to learn new courses (less vigor per study session). Increase your intellect by taking courses at the Academy. Watch for courses that have a +(number) Intellect.
- Influence: The higher your influence, the less you have to pay for food, shows, clothes, courses, etc. Increase your influence by taking courses at the Academy, and from some of the items that you buy at the Tailor. Watch for courses and clothes that have a +(number) Intellect.
- Agility: Required for some jobs. Increase by completing courses at the Training Camp. Watch for courses that have a +(number) Agility.
- Magic Strength: Higher levels required to get some jobs, and for casting spells. Increase your magic strength by taking courses and studying at the Academy. Watch for courses that have a +(number) Magic Strength.
BUILDINGS
Some courses require Goods, which you can buy at the Store. Also at the store are Decorations for your room.
- Buy Furniture for your room at the Workshops.
- Buy Potions at the Laboratory.
- Buy Food at the Tavern.
- Buy Pets and “Vehicles” at the Menagerie.
- Buy clothes, shoes, and decorations (necklaces) at the Tailor.
- Take courses to increase Health and/or Agility, or learn spells at the Training Camp.
- Your Room and job Vacancies are found at City Hall.
- Watch shows at the Circus to increase your Mana.
- Take courses at the Academy to increase your Magic Strength, Intellect, Influence, and Maximum Mana.
TIPS
When you buy new items such as clothes, furniture, decorations, pets, vehicles, etc., you get a bonus for Vigor and/or Mana. USE THIS TO YOUR ADVANTAGE! Before you buy something that gives you a bonus, work work work (money money money!) to use up as much Vigor and Mana as possible, THEN go and buy.
You can use the same technique with quests. Use up as much Vigor and Mana as possible before finishing up a quest. You will get to choose your reward, and sometimes it will be a complete refill of Vigor and/or Mana. Nice!
You get a timed bonus on some of the more expensive foods (purchased at the Tavern). For example, Wine will increase your movement speed, while the Turkey Meal will increase your Learning Speed!
Hope all of this has been of some help! Enjoy the game!