In Bethesda’s sprawling space odyssey, Starfield, choices often propel you through a story as vast as the galaxy it’s set in. Yet, not all choices hold the same weight. When you hit the “High Price to Pay” quest, the gravity of your decisions becomes more palpable. You are vexed: Should you rocket toward The Eye or hunker down at the Lodge? This choice doesn’t just influence the mission at hand but carves out the emotional landscape for the rest of your cosmic journey. Buckle up as we analyze what each decision entails and which might be the right one for you.
Warning: This article contains major spoilers for Starfield’s “High Price to Pay” mission. Proceed at your own risk.
The Setup for High Price to Pay
After obtaining the mysterious Artifacts and returning to New Atlantis, you’re given a mission update that makes your stomach churn. A malevolent Starborn called the Hunter is wreaking havoc. Now, you must make a heartbreaking decision: defend the Lodge with companions you’ve nurtured relationships with or venture to The Eye to stave off another calamity.
The Eye or The Lodge: A Heart-Wrenching Choice
Here’s the brutal truth: one of your companions will perish regardless of your choice. Worse yet, the companion doomed to die will be the one with whom you share the highest Affinity. As for the potential casualties? Andreja, Barrett, Sam, and Sarah are all in the death lottery.
Scenario 1: You Choose to Defend The Lodge
If you defend the Lodge, you’ll face off against the Hunter in a series of increasingly intense encounters. Besting him could yield you a unique weapon called Unrestrained Vengeance. After securing the Lodge, your victory will be tainted by the absence of one less face; one of your companions stationed at The Eye will be gone.
Scenario 2: You Opt for The Eye
Conversely, if you decide to bolt to The Eye, you’ll find your companions there mostly unscathed, but upon your return to the Lodge, you’ll discover a tragic sceneyour companion in a lifeless state, blood pooling around them.
What About the Gear?
For those concerned about equipment, here’s some consolation: your deceased companion’s gear will not vanish into the ether. You’ll find all their belongings neatly tucked away in a chest in the Lodge’s basement.
The Final Verdict
There’s no easy answer to the Eye-or-Lodge dilemma. It’s a poignant example of Starfield’s commitment to blending compelling storytelling with interactive gameplay, where not every fork in the road leads to a destination you’ll like. However, the choice does offer some room for tactical thinking; if you’re keen on saving a specific companionperhaps one you plan to romanceyou should go where they are.
As you wrestle with the repercussions of your choice in “High Price to Pay,” remember that its all a part of the roller coaster that is Starfielda game that’s as much about external exploration as it is about internal decision-making.
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Starfield is now available on PC and Xbox Series X|S.
Originally posted 2023-10-05 00:18:34.
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