Board Thread:General Discussion/@comment-30638141-20170228071700

Two different 7 day challenges have popped up as the Flower Festival is finishing: Black Pearls and Gemstones Search. The numbers are as follows:

Black Pearl: one possible pearl can be found per visit. Often found under or adjacent to straight objects. Therefore, are frequently partially obscured. Can be smaller in clothing store. For energy conservation go to lowest energy cost sites. If it costs 25 energy units per visit, 480 energy given by time regeneration, you can visit 19 sites/day. 133 sites without additional energy contributions from talismans, energy items, visiting, gifting etc.

25 Pearls. Seeker's Star increases change to find CIs and fixer by 90 percent for 2 hrs.

125 Pearls. Fire Crystal increases energy regeneration 10x for 2 hours. Possible 400 energy unit                              totals

???                       Shot of Vigor (SOV) Free energy 1 hr.

Gemstone Search. You receive 1 to 3 gems at regular sites, 3 to 5 gems at premium access key sites.

25 Gems. Eagle Eye increases chance of finding CIs and fixers by 50 percent for 1 hr 30 mins.

100 Gems. Coffee a la Vienne restores 50 energy units.

200 Gems. Belgian Waffle restores 100 energy units.

400 Gems. Cake restores 150 energy units.

??? Gems. Shot of Vigor Free energy 1 hr.

Will fill in ??? When possible. Again, energy cost high till SOV. Probably best for players who have finished or close to finishing longer challenge. Trade off between minimizing energy cost for Black Pearl challenge and increased collection of gems from premium access key sites.

I will be adding this and Flower challenge to guide. By building up info on challenges, hopefully players can pace themselves through challenges. Players might avoid being disappointed by getting close, but not finishing, the large jump required for the final prize. 