Hi there! It seemed like it would be good to try and collect advice for new players in one place, and I didn't see one yet, so I decided to start one!
Buying slaves
- Slave price is mostly based on two things, beauty and level. Other things (like Captured status, grade, or race) apply multipliers, but beauty and level are the foundation. This means you can get some pretty amazing slaves for very cheap, as long as you don't need them for looks.
- OTOH, beauty, as well as mental stats, are based on grade - higher grade slaves start with higher values. So while grade doesn't directly affect their beauty (and therefore price), it does affect it indirectly.
- When you're shopping for cheap slaves, pay attention to their traits. Having a negative trait reduces a slave's price, so check everything before you hit Buy.
- If you're extra lucky, you can find a cheap slave with a useful Specialization. It's only about a 10% chance, but it doesn't add to their price. Since specializations cost 500 gold, it pays to shop around!