Talk:Affinity/@comment-96.48.25.0-20140906074620

After the latest patch + DA, you no longer need to worry about affinity levels. In fact, one should probably write a entirely new page or add a notes section to explain this.

If someone has max/near max affinity towards you (the Arisen), it seems to be nearly impossible to raise affinity of another NPC towards you to similar levels no matter what you have done for them/gifted them before. In fact, NPCs who really liked you before the patch (done their quests, given lots of gifts, went on a date) will now have their affinity drop to near baseline in a matter of days.

I believe the patch is intended to even out or address the complaints of "accidental beloved status", but it has unforseen consequences. Meaning - If you didn't know who/which NPC has max affinity towards you before end game(perhaps you didn't know you had one), and you try to pick another in his/her place by gifting lots and doing their one shot quests, you will FAIL.

You really don't need to drop NPCs' affinity anymore, since it drops at a incredible rate if he/she isn't your beloved/highest (in comparsion)/max affinity. I tested this by gifting Quina 30 flowers with augments (and this is after having done 3 of her quests + date). 2 observations - 1. I can not get passed "Chime" level (rosy cheeks can sometimes be difficult to tell)/or it seems that no matter the amount of flowers given, I can't get Quina to the original "Pink Aura" status. 2.  After a few game days, Quina's affinity drops back to baseline or near baseline, meaning I am barely an acquaintance. I got a greeting, but no "Chime".

Therefore, if some of you can not raise a NPC of your choice to Max Affinity/beloved status, it means that it's possible that seat has already been taken and he/she doesn't want to relinquish it. You will be forced to make them hate you or drop back to baseline if you would like another choice than the one you have "chosen" unwittingly.

Personally, this new system makes no sense, as the previous system is more "realistic". Would your childhood friend all of the sudden not recognize you/or treat you like an meer acquaintance after not seeing you for 3 - 5 days??