|| V.2 - Quests and Reputation 032 ||

Learn how to effectively take on quests in The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall. Understand quest generation, reputation gains/losses, time limits, and strategic quest management.

Taking quests from your guild is beneficial for both you and the faction. Completing quests increases your guild reputation and can yield valuable treasure. Upon accepting a quest, you'll receive a brief description of its requirements (e.g., visiting a dungeon or town, or specific enemies to defeat). You always have the option to refuse a quest without any negative consequences. If you wish to decline a particular task, you can simply ask for another available job.

Quests are randomly generated using templates, ensuring a continuous supply of new tasks. Even if a guild questgiver initially states no work is available, asking again will likely present new options.

Completing a quest rewards you with 5 reputation points. Conversely, accepting a quest and then failing it will result in a loss of 2 reputation points.

A few tips:

• Most quests have time limits. You must complete the objective and report back to the questgiver within the allotted time. While the given time may seem generous, travel and resting in dungeons can consume significant time.
• Avoid taking on too many quests simultaneously, as you may not have enough time to complete them all. Accepting a quick in-town quest, like clearing rats for the Fighters Guild, while en route to another location is acceptable, but never undertake more than one dungeon quest at a time.
• Identify the quests you enjoy most. The reputation gain is the same whether you spend days in a dungeon searching for a vampire ancient or guard a wizard for 3 hours. Some quests consistently reward gold, while others always provide items. The Mages Guild, in particular, offers quests that frequently yield enchanted items. Learn to recognize your preferred quest types.
• Always save your game before accepting a quest, and use a separate save slot for that character until the quest is completed. This ensures you have a clean save from before accepting the quest if it proves too difficult or becomes glitched.

The effect of time on reputation:

Over time, your reputation with each faction will gradually normalize to zero (neutral). This occurs at a rate of one point per month. If you neglect your guild affiliations for an extended period, your reputation may decrease significantly, potentially leading to demotion or expulsion. Therefore, it is advisable to periodically check in with your affiliations and undertake tasks for them. Completing a single quest grants 5 reputation points, providing a 5-month buffer before your reputation begins to decline from its current standing.