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Meditation 101

Am I doing this right?

Every time I meditate with my Orb it stops after a short (and apparently random) amount of time. I usually get +8, +10 or maybe +12 energy/mood but no more than that. Am I doing something wrong, or is that the way it's supposed to work?

Posted 13 months ago by RoadHazard Subscriber! | Permalink

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  • Sounds like you are starting out OK.  Meditation time is directly affected by your surroundings and, specifically, by anything that you do while meditating, and anything anyone says around you.  So, active chat windows will stop your meditation because the chatting distracts you.  Moving or looking at your inventory will also distract you.  But, more to your point, low level meditation (so Mediation I or maybe II) does not give a huge amount of energy or mood to start.  It's not until you reach the higher levels, you the Focused Meditation, or if you drink Bubble Tea, that you get substantial meditation gains in one go.
    Posted 13 months ago by Grem Sketch Subscriber! | Permalink
  • If there is a horrible honking noise, it's being cut short because you tried to do something, otherwise, as far as I remember that sounds about right for meditation 1. More for higher levels.

    (bear in mind you can start cooking a batch of something and then start a meditation, it just keeps you topped up)
    Posted 13 months ago by Nobbin Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Yes, honking noise is the sign that you got distracted.  It can also be caused by someone chatting at you (or you chatting at someone).
    Posted 13 months ago by Grem Sketch Subscriber! | Permalink
  • I do get the honking noise, and a phrase like "Oh, got distracted" or something similar. But I'm not doing anything; I don't even touch the computer while my avatar is meditating. I just wait, so it's apparently outside influences that cause the interruption. I'll keep trying.

    P.S. I've studied Focused Meditation already.
    Posted 13 months ago by RoadHazard Subscriber! | Permalink
  • It's just your level of meditation.  At MA3 if you are lucky you can get to +50 mood/energy.
    Posted 13 months ago by Lucille Ball Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Short time is normal, "got distracted" is almost every time unless you "max relax." Honking noise if you're really not doing anything may be bug. The honk noise is normal if you start some task or finish a task during meditation.  If it's only happening in your own home, I believe that's a known bug.
    Posted 13 months ago by snarkle Subscriber! | Permalink
  • I am having a impossible time getting that quest for the wintery place done.  I have martial imagination and meditative arts 3 but I still can't seem to meditate for the full length of time there.

    Last time I tried I made sure my energy and mood were not too low and I moved away from the sno cone vendor but it still didn't work.

    Maybe I need to bring bubble tea?
    Posted 13 months ago by Treesa Subscriber! | Permalink
  • If I remember correctly, you need the Hearty Feeling buff to meditate in the Wintry Place.  Try buying a few Hearty Groddle Sammiches or Hearty Omelets on auction.
    Posted 13 months ago by Lucille Ball Subscriber! | Permalink
  • You can do it without hearty food, but it does help. I have completed that quest twice without any hearty food or bubble teas (so it's possible). The higher level you are, and the higher your meditation skill, the easier it will be.
    Posted 13 months ago by Shepherdmoon Subscriber! | Permalink
  • @ Treesa: You don't need to meditate for the entire time at once. You can do it in stages.
    Posted 13 months ago by BarryW Subscriber! | Permalink
  • I have noticed that chickens flying around me get me distracted but not butterflies. I usually try to find a quiet corner.
    Posted 13 months ago by Rapture Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Good point, KayKayBeats, I had forgotten about the chickens breaking concentration (crypto-agents of the rook if you ask me).  But everyone else is right too, most meditations end in "Oops, lost it" or "Got distracted" or something like that.
    Posted 13 months ago by Grem Sketch Subscriber! | Permalink