GET YOUR BEARINGS
Plan your next Slay or Fall session
Our independent guide helps you observe how Slay or Fall’s documented systems interact. By comparing faction traits, event outcomes, and accessibility settings, you can develop personal notes that suit any preferred approach, whether you favor brute force, intrigue, or resource management.
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Faction Income vs. Loyalty
Record Goblin coin generation alongside any loyalty requirements mentioned for Cultists or Lizards. Compare how your treasury and faction strengths relate to your espionage or combat options.
- Watch how Goblin income affects your overall treasury.
- Consider using Ratfolk espionage to undermine hero plans.
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Event Outcome Comparison
Play two runs with the same preset but choose opposite branches in a key event. Note differences in hero morale and political standing after the next event.
- Observe early choices to anticipate later hero advantages.
- Use political events to lower hero morale before battles.
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Combat versus Subterfuge
Run one playthrough focusing on combat skirmishes and another emphasizing starvation or corruption. Compare hero survival rates to see which method reduces the final clash difficulty.
- Mix direct combat with indirect tactics for balance.
- Adjust your approach based on how each skirmish unfolds.
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Difficulty Impact Study
Play the same preset on two difficulty levels. Observe any changes in the frequency of political issues and the depth of event branching.
- Try a run focused on espionage before switching to a combat‑heavy approach.
- Experiment with different approaches to each faction to see how they affect outcomes.
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Input Mode Comfort Test
Switch between keyboard‑only and mouse‑only modes while adjusting text size. Record which configuration feels faster or more comfortable for decision making.
- Increase text size for comfortable reading during long sessions.
- Use the save‑anytime feature before trying risky decisions.
