Game of life is the class-specific questline for the Dueller class.
Quests
Shining shoes
Barkeeper Henry Walker: Good that I see you {PLAYER_NAME}. Your father has been at Ben Stark's in the House of the rising sun all night long. You should have seen him this morning. Dead drunk! He also lost his last dollars. Your mother was more than upset, but well, you know how she is. She's an angel and would probably forgive your dad even if he had lost her last pair of bloomers. Your sister Anna has asked me to lend her a few quarters so she can buy some food. Could you please pay me back?
Barkeeper Henry Walker: Without you your family wouldn't look so good now. Ah, there comes your sister.
You asked for it
- Quest Giver: Anna
- Prerequisites: Resolve: Game of life (Shining shoes)
- Requires:
- Defeat Rebellious guy (duel)
- Reward:
- Quest Text: Show Text
Anna: Hello {PLAYER_NAME}. Thank you for settling my debts with Henry.
I think you still have to learn how to shine shoes though, there comes a customer of yours back into the saloon, he wants his money back. Hmmm, his shoes look flawless... Careful, he's pulling out his club!
Anna: I don't like it when you fight, but I guess in this case you didn't have a choice. You can't put up with everything.
Plantation work
- Quest Giver: Anna
- Prerequisites: Resolve: Game of life (You asked for it)
- Requires:
- Reward:
- Quest Text: Show Text
Anna: I still remember how you used to throw rocks at cans. When you were a kid it was your biggest dream to be a famous gunslinger one day. But look what became of our father. He sure knows how to use a gun, but that's about all the knows. If he keeps going like this he might even lose his miserable job at the cotton fields. Could you put up his work for today? He's probably already back at the Rising Sun and is losing the rest of his money to Ben Stark.
Anna: You don't look very happy, but don't forget what father went through the last years. Keep the few dollars. Father would just lose them again anyway.
Sweet work
- Quest Giver: Anna
- Prerequisites: Resolve: Game of life (Plantation work)
- Requires:
- Picking sugar cane (4 hours)
- Reward:
- 1 skill point towards Shooting
- Boomerang
- Quest Text: Show Text
Anna: I'm sure that we can get back on our feet. I'm just worried about father. He's a different person ever since he was dishonorably discharged from the army two years again. I hope he'll forget one day... We have to look at the future. I've just seen a sign that they are looking for working for the sugar cane plantation.
Anna: Good and honest work always pays off. Oh, what is that you brought back? Did you find that on the field? I wonder what it's good for.
Easy money
- Quest Giver: Anna
- Prerequisites: Resolve: Game of life (Sweet work)
- Requires:
- Newspaper *The Western Star* 1/1
- Reward:
- Quest Text: Show Text
Anna: Of course field work is exhausting. But I found you a much more relaxing job as a newspaper boy. With that you can also get around town a bit and meet a few people. Could you bring me back a newspaper when you are done please?
Anna: Lets look at the job offers...
Recruiting
- Quest Giver: Anna
- Prerequisites: Resolve: Game of life (Easy money)
- Requires:
- Guarding the fort (4 hours)
- Reward:
- Quest Text: Show Text
Anna: The army is looking for recruits. That would be something for you. But lets not tell our father about that. He gets too upset if he even hears the word army.
Anna: Shouldn't you be at the fort right now? The military drill doesn't seem to suit you. You are just like your father in that respect, he could never take orders either.
Desertion part 1
- Quest Giver: Anna
- Prerequisites: Resolve: Game of life (Recruiting)
- Requires:
- Reward:
- Yellow poncho or Green poncho
- Quest Text: Show Text
Anna: I've been watching the corporal for an hour now... Could it be possible that they've already realized your desertion?
Anna: You and your father are very similar when it comes to reaching your goals. Make it or break it. I'm really worried! The army doesn't take jokes when it comes to desertion. It's only a matter of time until they get back here. You should get other clothes so they don't recognize you right away.
Gambling debts
- Quest Giver: Anna
- Prerequisites: Resolve: Game of life (Desertion part 1)
- Requires:
- Reward:
- Quest Text: Show Text
Anna: Father is in big trouble. He borrowed a lot of money from Ben Stark to take part in a high stakes poker game. I guess I don't have to tell you how it ended. Father has lost everything and now has high debts with Ben Stark! I heard that Ben can get very dangerous when it comes to money. The good thing is that he accepts gold as payment as well because he knows that we can't come up with enough money quickly. I know a good spot at the river to find gold. Come with me.
Anna: Today is our lucky day. This gold is more than enough to settle our father's debts with Ben. I think we'll still have some gold left that we can exchange for a few dollars for ourselves.
A piece of the action
- Quest Giver: Maya Roalstad
- Prerequisites: Resolve: Game of life (Gambling debts)
- Requires:
- Carving out claims (4 hours)
- Reward:
- $150 or Yellow woolly hat
- Quest Text: Show Text
Maya Roalstad: Hello {PLAYER_NAME}. I have a job for you. Interested? I heard that Anna has found gold down at the river. I'd like to get a piece of the action before the big gold rush starts. I can't get away from here right now, so I'd like to ask you to carve out a claim for me.
Maya Roalstad: Thank you {PLAYER_NAME}. Here is your payment. Or would you prefer this hat? I've made it myself, but in the end, I don't really like the color.
Hint: This quest sequence continues as soon as you reach level 15.
Back to normal
- Quest Giver: Anna
- Prerequisites: Reached level 15
- Resolve: Game of life (A piece of the action)
- Requires:
- Reward:
- 1 skill point towards Vigor
- 120 Experience points
- Quest Text: Show Text
Anna: Where have you been? There is a lot work waiting for you at home. Father wants to build a new shed. He seems like a new man since that horrendous poker game, I guess he knows he has to make up for a lot. I'm sure he would be happy if you would help him cut up the wood.
Anna: Have you ever seen a father this happy? And it looks like you had fun as well. I feel like we're a real family, it's been a long time since it felt that way.
Career
- Quest Giver: Anna
- Prerequisites: Resolve: Game of life (Back to normal)
- Requires:
- Printing newspaper *The Western Star* (6 hours)
- Reward:
- Quest Text: Show Text
Anna: The Makers of the newspaper have asked for you. They were so happy with your work selling the papers that they would like to hire you to help them print the papers. Nice career jump! And you wanted to be a gunslinger. Good that you got that rubbish out of your head.
Anna: If you keep going like this, you'll be chief editor soon. I saw those great shoes earlier and I just had to buy them for you. You have to pay attention to your looks now that you work this job.
Desertion part 2
- Quest Giver: Anna
- Prerequisites: Resolve: Game of life (Career)
- Requires:
- Reward:
- Quest Text: Show Text
Anna: Do you see that sergeant over there at the rain barrel? He's been watching you for a while... the guys from the army really have it in for you.
Anna: I don't think it was a good idea to go to the army...
Home sweet home
- Quest Giver: Anna
- Prerequisites: Resolve: Game of life (Desertion part 2)
- Requires:
- Reward:
- Red bow or Blue bow or Green bow or Yellow bow
- Quest Text: Show Text
Anna: Mother wants to make new curtains. Three rolls of cloth should be enough. Isn't that great? Just a few days ago it looked like we're going to lose the house and now we even have enough money to make it nicer.
Anna: Home sweet home! With the new curtains it looks much more homey now. Mother now wants to make a new bow from the rest of the cloth. You can choose the color.
Hint: This quest sequence continues as soon as you reach level 20.
House of the rising sun
- Resolve: Game of life (Home sweet home)
- Requires:
- Resolve: Game of life (The lion's den)
- Reward:
- Quest Text: Show Text
Barkeeper Henry Walker: {PLAYER_NAME}, I have to tell you something. Yesterday Ben Stark and a few of the men from the House of the Rising Sun were here. They are planning something and your fathers name was mentioned a few times. There is a secret meeting at the House of the Rising Sun at 16:00 o'clock. Maybe you should be there as well...
Hint: The position of the House of the Rising Sun is marked with a white dot on the mini map (quest giver).
On the map the House of the Rising Sun is marked with a square symbol, like that of a job.
Barkeeper Henry Walker: Thank God... you're alive! Your father is alright as well? You really escaped the lion's den there. Ben Stark seems to think that he can do whatever he wants. He's probably right as well. You have to go into hiding for a bit. There is a little chamber at the saloon where I can hide you for a while. Take those throwing knives. You might need them.
Full house
- Quest Giver: House of the rising sun
- Prerequisites: This quest can only be accepted between 16:00 and 23:59 o'clock.
- Accept: Game of life (House of the rising sun)
- Go to House of the rising sun
- Requires:
- Reward:
- 1 attribute point towards Mobility
- 1 attribute point towards Dexterity
- Quest Text: Show Text
Ben Stark: Well, who do we have here? The later the night, the nicer the guests... We are having a nice little poker game. Your father is our guest of honor, but so far he hasn't been very lucky. Are you here to take him back home?... Oh, never mind, as he's just lost your house. But maybe you'll find a cozy place in a barn... Hahaha! Maybe you'd like to join us! The entrance fee is $1000.
Ben Stark: Respect! You won back the house and I now owe you over $10000. There's a little catch though. You both won't get out of here alive, and as the star prize is a pair of coffins! Excuse me please... I don't like blood... Get rid them them boys!
Down to the knife
- Go to House of the rising sun
Mick: I'll let you feel my knife and then I'll serve you instead of turkey on Thanksgiving!
Between the eyes
- Go to House of the rising sun
Jeff: You wait... I'll shoot you right between the eyes!
Jeff: Scott... What are you just standing around over there. Do something!
The lion's den
- Go to House of the rising sun
Scott: Mick... Jeff? Why are you lying on the floor? What did you do to my brothers? You should meet my machete! I'll cut off your arms!
Scott: We won't forget this, don't even think about it... You won't get away with this!
The power of rage
- Quest Giver: Anna
- Prerequisites: Resolve: Game of life (House of the rising sun)
- Requires:
- Building coffins (4 hours)
- Reward:
- Quest Text: Show Text
Anna: Your eyes sparkle with anger... But I can't say that I don't like it! Ben Stark and his men are all over town. You seem to have kicked off something huge. I didn't know quite how powerful Ben Stark is. I always thought he's just a little crook who's ripping off our dad, but it seems that he has his fingers in just about everything. You're going to have to fight him... And you'll need a lot of coffins.
Anna: I don't want that you to get into danger, but it's probably your destiny to fight Ben Stark. Someone has to do it after all. Everyone in town seems to be terrified of him and his men. It is time for this to end. I've put together all of my savings and I want you to have them. It is not much, but it is all I have and I don't know how else I could help you.
Desertion part 3
- Quest Giver: Anna
- Prerequisites: Resolve: Game of life (The power of rage)
- Requires:
- Reward:
- $518
- 200 Experience points
- Quest Text: Show Text
Anna: The Lieutenant over there at the bar is constantly peering at a piece of paper and then back to you. Is that a warrant of apprehension? Careful, he's getting up, and now he's coming over here...
Anna: If this keeps going the army will soon have a general on your track.
Hint: This quest sequence continues as soon as you reach level 25.
Waupee's dream
- Quest Giver: Waupee
- Prerequisites: Reached level 25
- Resolve: Game of life (Desertion part 3)
- Requires:
- Reward:
- 1 attribute point towards Dexterity
- Arrow head
- Quest Text: Show Text
Waupee: I usually stay out of other people's business, but last night I had a strange dream. The hills and the rivers were on fire and a lonely wolf walked through the flames. You are the wolf, and you are in grave danger. I will help you in your fight against Ben Stark. The white men are very determined, but blind for the little things. Lets take a little walk together and explore the surroundings.
Waupee: As you can see, Ben Stark's men are everywhere. It would not be smart to fight all of them. It would be better to fight what makes them strong. That would be Ben Stark and the House of the Rising Sun. This arrow head will help you in your task.
An explosive idea
- Quest Giver: Anna
- Prerequisites: Resolve: Game of life (Waupee's dream)
- Requires:
- Reward:
- Quest Text: Show Text
Anna: I know you're up to something... something is different since you've talked to Waupee... Come, tell me what it is {PLAYER_NAME}!
Anna: Dynamite! That'll be a nice firework when the House of the Rising Sun blows up.
Revenge
- Quest Giver: Anna
- Prerequisites: Resolve: Game of life (An explosive idea)
- Requires:
- Resolve: Game of life (Demolition work)
- Reward:
- Brown leather vest or Brown shirt or Black shirt
- Quest Text: Show Text
Anna: Just make sure that no one sees you when you attach the dynamite.
Hint: The position of the House of the Rising Sun is marked with a white dot on the mini map (quest giver).
On the map the House of the Rising Sun is marked with a round symbol, like that of a job.
Anna: The explosion could be heard all the way here and the paint crumbled on our heads. I hope that'll leave a mark in Ben Starks evil businesses. You've got some blood on your clothes though, you should change.
Incident
- Go to House of the rising sun
Guard: You... will... regre...
Demolition work
- Go to House of the rising sun
The dynamite feels cold in your hands. The air is clean and calm and you are looking for strategically good places to attach it.
BOOOM! Debris is raining down and a smoke cloud is slowly rising. The Rising Sun has almost completely been destroyed. Everyone that has been in the building at the time of the explosion will at least have an ear ache for the next few days. A pair of shoes was blown right down onto the street.
Buffalo hunt
- Quest Giver: Waupee
- Prerequisites: Resolve: Game of life (Revenge)
- Requires:
- Hunting buffalo (12 hours)
- Reward:
- 3 skill points towards Aiming
- Quest Text: Show Text
Waupee: Ben Stark has disappeared. And there is nothing to be seen of his men either. The danger has not passed yet though, there were no bodies found in the ruins of the Rising Sun. Someone must have tipped him and his men off at the last moment. I will go on the buffalo hunt with my men in the next few days. I give you the honor to accompany us. The buffalo is a proud animal, the hunt will strengthen your senses.
Waupee: You have a very calm hand. My people thank you for you help at the hunt. Manitu shall be with you and your family.
Hint: This quest sequence continues as soon as you reach level 30.
Desertion part 4
- Quest Giver: Anna
- Prerequisites: Reached level 30
- Resolve: Game of life (Buffalo hunt)
- Requires:
- Reward:
- $821
- 800 Experience points
- Quest Text: Show Text
Anna: {PLAYER_NAME}, there is a man in uniform behind you. He looks very unfriendly and I don't think that's because he didn't like Henry's whiskey.
Anna: The army is very persistent. You have to admit it.
Distraction
Sheriff John Fitzburn: I have good news for you. A few of Ben Starks men surrendered to me today. I'm sure you'll enjoy working as a prison guard to make sure they don't disappear again. It seems that the destruction of the Rising Sun also destroyed the gang.
Sheriff John Fitzburn: Those backstabbing pigs... They played us! You've barely been gone for two hours and the town turned into a disaster zone. Ben Stark and his men showed up here, started shooting around and were gone before anyone figured out what to do. Your sister Anna has been very brave. We tried to hold the saloon together, but she got hit in the chest by a bullet. A doctor already took care of her, she isn't doing too well, but he said she'll make it. She was really lucky, the bullet just barely missed her heart. They took her to the hospital. I'm afraid though that Ben Stark will come back! And next time I'm sure he'll bring all his men. But we'll give them a good fight. Most people in town already said that they want to help. Could you get some discipline into that group? I'll make you my deputy for that time. Take this hat, so they take you seriously.
Hint: This quest sequence continues as soon as you reach level 35.
Unexpected assistance
- Quest Giver: Waupee
- Prerequisites: Reached level 35
- Resolve: Game of life (Distraction)
- Requires:
- Trading with Indians (10 hours)
- Reward:
- Quest Text: Show Text
Waupee: My people will help you in the fight against Ben Stark. His gang has shot a lot of buffaloes to get their furs. They don't care about the meat, so they just leave it. My people can't accept this kind of waste. You should talk to the chief of my tribe and set the conditions for an alliance.
Waupee: My people will help you in your task. We've already dug up the hatchet.
Common sense
- Quest Giver: Maya Roalstad
- Prerequisites: Resolve: Game of life (Unexpected assistance)
- Unresolved: Game of life (Rear cover)
- Unresolved: Game of life (The path of God)
- Requires:
- Skill Horseback riding at 30 (with bonus)
- Skill Animal instinct at 30 (with bonus)
- Reward:
- 5 skill points towards Dodging
- Quarter Horse
- Quest Text: Show Text
Maya Roalstad: This is Madness! We are sitting here in the open in the town. I don't find it that honorable to die. I want to live and leave this town as long as I can. Ben Stark and his gang don't show mercy. They will want revenge to us standing up to them. There are two very fast horses in the stables. We can take flight on them and come back when the story is dead and buried.
Hint: At this point you have to choose one of three turns of events. You cannot undo your choice.
Maya Roalstad: Everyone is responsible for his own fate. It shows your common sense that you see it that way as well.
Rear cover
- Unresolved: Game of life (Common sense)
- Unresolved: Game of life (The path of God)
- Requires:
- Reward:
- 5 skill points towards Appearance
- Sawed-off shotgun
- Quest Text: Show Text
Sheriff John Fitzburn: Do you see that dust cloud on the horizon? They are on their way! This time we are prepared. Waupee has the northern entrance to the town secured with his fighters. I will take care of the eastern part with a few townsmen. you should go to the western part and take position at the church. But it's not likely that they'll come that way, the terrain is almost impassable. No excuses! I have promised your mother that I won't put you at risk. You've already done enough.
Hint: At this point you have to choose one of three turns of events. You cannot undo your choice.
Sheriff John Fitzburn: Ah, God bless... You're alive! If you hadn't taken out Ben Stark, it would have ended badly for us, he would have gotten us from behind. They quickly saw that we were in the much better position and took flight after the first shots were fired. But what awful weapon did Ben Stark bring there? I hope you'll never point that at anyone innocent.
The path of God
- Quest Giver: Anna
- Prerequisites: Resolve: Game of life (Unexpected assistance)
- Unresolved: Game of life (Common sense)
- Unresolved: Game of life (Rear cover)
- Requires:
- Reward:
- 1 attribute point towards Charisma
- Golden cross
- Quest Text: Show Text
Anna: {PLAYER_NAME}! I'm happy to see you again. It was dark for a long time, then there was this bright light that seemed to draw me to it. But something held me back and then I woke up in the hospital. I guess God had other plans for me. He has an important task for me... for us down here! Both you and me have been guided by hate for too long. Now it's time to spread the message of love. I hope you will help me?
Hint: At this point you have to choose one of three turns of events. You cannot undo your choice.
Anna: Mother is very proud of you. Your positive influence has led father to lead a better life; to quit drinking and gambling. He now even goes to church on Sundays. Hallelujah!
Desertion part 5
- Quest Giver: Anna
- Prerequisites: Resolve: Game of life (Common sense)
- Requires:
- Reward:
- Quest Text: Show Text
Anna: This morning a nice colonel talked to me and told me that he doesn't want to waste his time sending his men after you anymore. He needs them for more important tasks. He wants to talk to you to finally settle the issues with your desertion. I found out that he's an avid cigar smoker. Bringing him a nice cigar might put him in a good mood.
Anna: Didn't I say that the colonel is a nice man and that you can talk to him? He respects that your freedom is more important for you than the service. And in the end, aren't you both fighting for freedom?
Desertion part 5
- Quest Giver: Anna
- Prerequisites: Resolve: Game of life (Rear cover)
- Requires:
- Reward:
- Quest Text: Show Text
Anna: This morning a nice colonel talked to me and told me that he doesn't want to waste his time sending his men after you anymore. He needs them for more important tasks. He wants to talk to you to finally settle the issues with your desertion. I found out that he's an avid cigar smoker. Bringing him a nice cigar might put him in a good mood.
Anna: Didn't I say that the colonel is a nice man and that you can talk to him? He respects that your freedom is more important for you than the service. And in the end, aren't you both fighting for freedom?
Desertion part 5
- Quest Giver: Anna
- Prerequisites: Resolve: Game of life (The path of God)
- Requires:
- Reward:
- Quest Text: Show Text
Anna: This morning a nice colonel talked to me and told me that he doesn't want to waste his time sending his men after you anymore. He needs them for more important tasks. He wants to talk to you to finally settle the issues with your desertion. I found out that he's an avid cigar smoker. Bringing him a nice cigar might put him in a good mood.
Anna: Didn't I say that the colonel is a nice man and that you can talk to him? He respects that your freedom is more important for you than the service. And in the end, aren't you both fighting for freedom?
Discharge papers
- Quest Giver: Anna
- Prerequisites: Letter 1/1
- Requires:
- Reward:
- Quest Text: Show Text
Anna: The letter that the colonel gave you includes your papers of dismissal. I will give them to General Grant personally. You are a free man now.
Anna: Good luck.
I'll get going, but I'm sure we'll see each other again.
Total Reward
Maya's path
The Sheriff's path
Anna's path
