A Knight in Nivalis

one chance can fail 1 achievement point
Given by R M Alken

A new (old) game is sweeping Nivalis. Chess! Why? No one knows!

How to start

One chance: some answers in the conversation that offers this quest end it without starting the quest. That conversation does not come back and nothing after it starts the quest, so turning the offer down loses it. Based on the game data; not confirmed in play. Tip: back up your save before a key conversation (copy the .sav file from the save folder).
Starts after a conversation with Ava (Ava - The Tournament's Starting)
Clues· chess tournament started· chess games played > 0· has met R M Alken· has met Mala Spinx· has met Lynnphora Adams· has met Cecil Grimes· Dotson's quest stage ≥ 1· has met Botan Noss· has met Reena ‘The Radiance’ Coda· first venue expansion finished
Dialogue5 decisions spoilers

Quest chain

BeforeOil Rig SeparatistsThe NetworkDotson's Detective AgencyNoodle Bar Expansion
This quest can fail, and a failed quest usually can't be completed any more. Tip: back up your save before a key conversation (copy the .sav file from the save folder).
Walkthrough9 steps · 3 conversations spoilers
  1. Sign Up for the Chess Tournament
    The chess tournament is starting? Why not sign up? It's Chess!
    Talk to R M Alken (R M Alken Chess Introduction Match)
    Dialogue2 decisions spoilers
  2. Pass the Qualification
    If you're interested in chess competitions, you need to qualify first!
    To complete· qualified for the chess tournament
  3. Round 1: Dotson
    Dotson is a clever chess opponent. Can you outsmart the city's second best, second cheapest PI?
    To complete· chess tournament round ≥ 1
  4. Round 2: Botan Noss
    Botan is no slouch when it comes to chess. Good luck.
    To complete· chess tournament round ≥ 2
  5. Round 3: Cecil Grimes
    Cecil is better at chess than he looks. You'll have to be on your game to beat him.
    To complete· chess tournament round ≥ 3
  6. Round 4: Reena
    Reena is a chess whizz. Stay sharp to defeat her.
    To complete· chess tournament round ≥ 4
  7. Round 5: Mala Spinx
    Don't underestimate Mala. She is the second best player in the LUZ.
    To complete· chess tournament round ≥ 5
  8. Finale: Lynnphora Adams
    Lynnphora Adams is a grand master. This is your ultimate challenge.
    To complete· chess tournament round ≥ 6
  9. Collect your Reward from R M Alken
    You ae the chess champion! Collect your reward.
    Talk to R M Alken (Congratulations!)
    Dialogue4 decisions spoilers

Other conversations

Can fail the questBotan Noss · «Botan - Player Loses» · 1 decision spoilers
Rewards spoilers
Possible rewardsmoney +10,000Chess Statue ×1R M Alken Friendship +1

Expand a section to see it. Key choices: clues come from dialogue branches and may not be exact.

This quest can fail in 1 conversation on this page, marked in red. Inside, a red outcome shows the choice or ending that leads there, per the game data.

Every conversation of this quest, line by line. The choices listed under each line are the game's own, taken from its dialogue files (game build 25680465) in the order those files list them. Outcomes listed for a choice come from the game's dialogue scripts. That each one applies when you pick it is our reading of the data, not confirmed in game. Conditions shown as “if you chose …” or “after …” come from where the game data sets that story flag; other events may change it too. A choice marked “ask once” records a story flag when you pick it, and its own condition needs that flag unset. A chip such as “Name +1” is a counter that, per the game data, only this conversation changes. Conditions on it are counted from earlier answers in this conversation; that is our reading of the data, and the counter's starting value is not confirmed.

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