In Atomfall, players can engage in various side quests known as Leads, with one intriguing mission titled “The Bakery”set in Wyndham Village. This quest centers around investigating the local bakery and uncovering secrets related to its owner, Iris. The decisions players make throughout this Lead can significantly influence the storyline and the rewards received, making for a compelling gameplay experience.
“The Bakery”offers players a straightforward quest to embark on early in the game. Designed to be relatively short, it features minimal combat—especially if players opt for a non-confrontational approach to complete the mission. Rewarding players with new Skills, successfully finishing this Lead can significantly enhance your character’s abilities, setting a solid foundation for growth.
How To Start The Bakery Lead
Speak To The Right Character
To initiate “The Bakery”Lead, players need to engage with specific characters within Wyndham Village. As you explore, interact with various individuals, but focus on the following key figures to unlock the quest:
- Captain Sims (Village Hall: 33.4E, 79.3N)
- Iris Baxter (The Bakery: 33.4E, 80.2N)
Alternatively, you can jumpstart the Lead by discovering a note in the Wyndham Garage, located at coordinates (35.5E, 79.2N), which provides essential details about the Bakery quest and includes the key to the bakery’s bedroom.
Conversing with Captain Sims will reveal his suspicions regarding the Bakery, while talking to Iris first uncovers that her husband is suffering from a mysterious affliction, effectively leading to the initiation of “The Bakery”quest. Players can choose to adopt a more aggressive or sympathetic dialogue style, reminiscent of choices seen in other RPG titles, thus tailoring their approach to the situation.
Helping Iris or Reporting Her To Captain Sims
Pick Which Route To Follow
Upon talking to Iris, selecting the “Prying”dialogue option reveals that her husband’s condition is more severe than initially thought, as he is suffering from a dangerous infection that renders him aggressive. He’s confined to the upstairs bedroom of the Bakery, a fact Iris emphasizes.
This discovery puts players at a crossroads: they can either assist Iris in curing her husband or alert Captain Sims to mitigate any potential danger he poses. Both decisions carry profound consequences, impacting the fates of numerous characters in the game.
If players decide to enter the Bakery’s bedroom using the Bedroom Key, they will encounter Iris’ husband, who will attack on sight. Eliminating him will result in Iris becoming hostile, leading to further complications.
Opting to report to Captain Sims simplifies the endeavor, allowing players to return to the Village Hall and complete the Lead without further conflict. Conversely, aiding Iris entails locating a crafting recipe for a Strange Tonic that may cure her husband. To assist her, players should select “Sympathetic”in dialogue, then follow up with “Curious”about the Tonic.
Here’s how to obtain the Strange Tonic:
- Visit The Old Mine in Casterfell Woods (27.2E, 92.2N)
- Consult Mother Jago about the Strange Tonic
- Travel to the Druid Castle (19.6E, 83.7N)
- Retrieve Mother Jago’s Herbology Book
- Acquire the Strange Tonic Recipe
- Consume the recipe to unlock it
The Druid Castle proves a treacherous location filled with enemies, requiring players to navigate its dangers to acquire the Tonic recipe. However, progressing through this hostile area can yield several rewards, including the valuable Atomic Battery. Upon obtaining the Strange Tonic recipe, players must craft it using the following ingredients:
- 4x Spores
- 1x Chemical
- 3x Glass
- 5x Herbs
Rewards For Completing The Bakery Lead
Gain The Same Item From Different Outcomes
Completing the Lead, whether by helping Iris or reporting her to Captain Sims, leads players to a shared reward located in The Bakery’s bedroom. Accessing this area using the Bedroom Key reveals differing outcomes for Iris and her husband based on player decisions.
Your relationship with specific characters will evolve based on your choice. Reporting Iris to Captain Sims improves your standing with him, which could be beneficial for future interactions. Conversely, aiding Iris strengthens ties with Mother Jago, who indirectly benefits from the acquisition of her Herbology book, lost to the Druids.
Helping Iris
If players opt to assist Iris by delivering the Strange Tonic, she will briefly disappear to tend to her husband. Upon returning to The Bakery, players will find that her husband has escaped, creating a new threat. Although defeating him is not necessary for completing the quest, it’s a disappointing outcome after your efforts.
On a positive note, selecting to help Iris grants unobstructed access to the Bakery’s bedroom, where players can find their primary reward: the Consumables Manual. By reading this Manual, players will gain three powerful new skills:
- Gut Health
- Buff Duration
- Blue Fingers
These skills enhance crafting abilities, with some extending the duration of consumable buffs while others increase the yield of harvested spores, adding depth to gameplay strategies.
Reporting Iris To Captain Sims
Reporting Iris to Captain Sims is a more grim choice, leading the Protocol to the Bakery to eliminate the source of potential infection. When you revisit the area, you’ll discover that both Iris and her husband have been killed to prevent their affliction from spreading.
This conclusion is undoubtedly tragic, yet it grants players unhindered access to the Bedroom, where they can still claim the Consumables Manual and acquire the same skills as if they had chosen to aid Iris. The central decision revolves around selecting compassion for Iris or a pragmatic approach prioritizing village safety.
While siding with Captain Sims may yield fewer hostilities from the Protocol in restricted areas, it ultimately depends on your moral compass in navigating the complexities presented by “The Bakery.” Each Lead in Atomfall serves to illuminate the player’s inherent choices and their consequences within the game world.