Finding A Place To Sleep In Disco Elysium

On Day 1 of Disco Elysium, players must navigate the challenge of finding a place to sleep while managing their finances. The game starts with the player character, naked and suffering from memory loss, waking up in the Whirling-in-Rags hostel. To progress, players must pay the hostel manager, Garte, for the room damages and their stay, amounting to a costly 130 Real. This fee poses a significant obstacle, especially considering the limited time frame and the necessity of payment on the first two days. However, players can employ various strategies to secure the required funds, such as exploring Martinaise for spare change, interacting with specific NPCs, or pawning items. Alternatively, players can attempt to negotiate with Garte or find free resting locations, like the shack on the coast, which becomes available on Day 3.

Negotiate with Garte

Negotiating with Garte is a crucial task in Disco Elysium, as it directly impacts your ability to find a place to sleep on the first night of the game. Here's a detailed guide on how to navigate this interaction and secure a good night's rest.

Understanding the Situation

When you first wake up in the Whirling-in-Rags hostel, you'll discover that you owe Garte, the hostel manager, a substantial sum of money. This includes charges for your stay, any drinks you may have consumed, and any damages you caused, such as a broken window in your room. The total bill comes up to 130 Real, a significant amount that you'll need to find a way to pay off.

Strategies for Negotiating with Garte

Threatening with Authority:

One approach to negotiating with Garte is to use your Authority skill to threaten him with arrest. If you have a high enough Authority skill and pass the check, Garte will remove the lodging fee from your bill, charging it to your precinct instead. You can also refuse to pay for the window, reducing the total amount owed. However, you will still need to pay for any drinks you consumed, leaving you with a 30 Real fee.

Using Savoir Faire to Escape:

Another strategy involves using your Savoir Faire skill to attempt an escape. If you pass the skill check, you'll get away, but if you fail, you'll crash into Lena's wheelchair and lose a point of Health (though Lena will be unharmed). Regardless of the outcome, you'll still need to pay your bill. However, Garte can be convinced to remove the drinks from the bill, and with enough Rhetoric skill, you can also get him to drop the charge for the broken window, reducing the total bill to 60 Real.

Negotiating with Kim's Help:

If you're struggling to come up with the money by the late hours of Day 1, you can turn to your partner, Kim, for assistance. At around 22:00, interact with the speech box over Kim's icon on the bottom left. Kim will suggest that you try to convince Garte to let you stay for free, but Garte won't be receptive to this idea. However, Kim will then offer a solution—he has some confiscated wheel spinners that you can sell at a pawnshop to get the money you need.

What to Do if Negotiations Fail

If your attempts to negotiate with Garte don't go as planned, don't despair. You can still find other ways to make money and pay off your bill:

• Explore Martinaise and check containers for spare change.
• Find and equip the yellow Frittte! tare bag and collect empty bottles and cans to exchange for cash at the Frittte! kiosk before 23:00.
• Speak to Siileng and pass a challenging Rhetoric check to borrow 10 Real.
• Go to Roy's Pawn Shop near the water lock to sell any valuable items you may have.
• As a last resort, you can speak to Joyce Messier and pass a Volition check to ask her for money. She'll provide you with the full 130 Real or the negotiated amount if you succeed.

Threaten Garte

On Day 1 of Disco Elysium, you must pay hostel manager Garte a fee of 130 Real to stay at the Whirling-in-Rags. This fee covers the damages you've caused and the cost of your stay. However, if you're short on cash, there are a few ways to negotiate a lower price or find alternative sleeping arrangements.

Negotiating with Garte

You can attempt to negotiate a lower price with Garte by using an Authority check or trying to run away with a Savoir Faire check. If these options fail, you'll need to find another way to cover the cost.

Alternative Sleeping Arrangements

If you're unable to pay Garte, don't worry. Starting from Day 3, you can find a free place to sleep in the Fishing Village. Head west to the village and speak to the elderly Washerwoman sitting outside a shack. Ask her about possible accommodation, and she'll offer you the shack out of goodwill to the RCM. This option will save you money, but your partner, Kim, may not approve of your choice.

Other Money-Making Options

If you prefer to stay at the Whirling-in-Rags but need help covering the cost, there are several ways to make money on Day 1:

• Explore Martinaise and check containers for spare change.
• Before 23:00, find and equip the yellow Frittte! tare bag. Collect empty bottles and cans to exchange for cash at the Frittte! kiosk.
• Before 22:00, speak to Siileng and pass a challenging Rhetoric check to ask for 10 Real.
• Go to Roy's Pawn Shop near the water lock to sell any valuable items.
• Speak to Joyce Messier and pass a Volition check to request money. She will provide the full 130 Real or a negotiated amount if you succeed.

Additionally, your partner Kim can help cover the cost. Wait until 22:00 on Day 1, and he will suggest convincing Garte to let you stay for free. Although Garte refuses, this interaction gives Kim the idea to sell some confiscated wheel spinners. Take these to Roy's Pawn Shop, and you'll have enough money to pay off your debt to Garte.

Find money

Finding money on Day 1 of Disco Elysium can be challenging, but there are several strategies you can employ to get the funds you need. Here are some detailed instructions to help you find money:

• Explore Martinaise and check containers for spare change. Every little bit helps, and it can add up quickly!
• Before 23:00, find and equip the yellow Frittte! tare bag. You can pick up empty bottles and cans to exchange for cash at the Frittte! kiosk.
• Speak to Siileng before 22:00 and pass a challenging Rhetoric check to ask for 10 Real. This option requires good rhetoric skills, but it can be a quick way to boost your funds.
• Visit Roy's Pawn Shop near the water lock to sell any quest items for cash. Roy's Pawn Shop is a great option to liquidate any valuable items you may have acquired during your quests.
• Speak to Joyce Messier and pass a Volition check to ask her for money. She is generous and will provide you with the full 130 Real or a negotiated amount if you succeed. This option can be a lifesaver if you need a large sum of money quickly.
• If you are struggling and it's getting late on Day 1, don't worry. Your partner Kim is there to help. At 22:00 on Day 1, interact with the speech box over Kim's icon on the bottom left. Kim will suggest convincing Garte, the hostel manager, to let you stay for free. Although Garte won't agree, this interaction will give Kim the idea to sell off some wheel spinners he confiscated. You can take these to Roy's Pawn Shop and use the money to pay off your debts to Garte. Then, you can finally get some well-deserved rest.
• There is also a clever strategy to make even more money with Kim's help. Ensure you have almost enough money to cover the cost of your room, but also have a few empty bottles to deposit in the tare machine. When you try to pay but fall short, Kim will offer his assistance. Go to his car with him to retrieve the hubcaps he confiscated. Instead of going to the pawn shop, head to the tare machine, deposit your bottles, and use your money to pay for the room. After Kim goes to bed, sneak out and pawn the hubcaps alone, profiting handsomely. This method may be controversial, as it involves deceiving Kim, but it can net you a significant amount of money.

Remember, money management is crucial in Disco Elysium, especially on Day 2, where there is a well-known soft lock. Ensure you have at least 20 Real by the end of Day 1 to avoid this issue. With careful planning and exploration, you should be able to find the funds you need to progress through the game comfortably.

Explore Martinaise

On Day 1 of Disco Elysium, you'll find yourself in the eastern district of Revachol city, Martinaise Waterfront. Notable buildings in the area include the Whirling-in-Rags hostel (where your adventure begins), docks, a large tenement house, and a bookstore. You'll also meet your partner, Kim Katsuragi, at the hostel.

To make the most of your first day in Martinaise, it's a good idea to start exploring and interacting with your surroundings. Head left when you exit the hostel to find a boarded-up building with a young girl named Annette standing outside. This is the bookstore, where you can purchase or attempt to steal the map of Martinaise, which is essential for fast travel. Upstairs, you'll find some maps hanging on the wall between the bookshelves.

As you wander through Martinaise, keep an eye out for containers with spare change and pick up any empty bottles and cans. These small amounts can add up and be useful for paying your bills at the end of the day. You can exchange bottles and cans for cash at the Frittte! kiosk.

Another important location to visit is Roy's Pawn Shop, located near the water lock. Here, you can sell any quest items you come across. Additionally, don't forget to speak to Siileng before 22:00 and attempt the challenging Rhetoric check to ask for 10 Real.

If you find yourself short on funds at the end of the day, don't worry. Your partner Kim will come to the rescue. At 22:00 on Day 1, interact with the speech box over Kim's icon on the bottom left. Kim will suggest convincing Garte to let you stay at the hostel free of charge. Although Garte refuses, Kim will come up with the idea of selling off some confiscated wheel spinners to cover the costs. You can then pawn them off at Roy's and pay off your stay for the night.

Remember, for the first two days, your exploration is limited to the eastern side of Martinaise due to the raised drawbridge and closed water lock. Make the most of your time in this area, as you'll gain access to new locations on Day 3, including the Fishing Village, Church, Pier, and Feld building.

Speak to Siileng

To sleep on the first night of Disco Elysium, you need to pay Garte, the hostel manager, 130 Real for the damages you've caused and the cost of your stay. If you don't have the money, there are a number of options to make some cash before 22:00. One of these options is to speak to Siileng, a street vendor and lorry driver from Siigay, known as the "Humanitarian Aid Guy".

Siileng is stuck in a traffic jam and has decided to sell the goods he was delivering at a premium to the citizens of Revachol trapped in Martinaise. You can find him sitting on a chest east of the pawn shop entrance, which is south of the Whirling-in-Rags entrance.

When you speak to Siileng, you can question him about the humanitarian goods he's selling, and an Easy Reaction Speed check will allow you to connect him to the nearby HUMANOX lorry. You can also ask him about business regulations in Martinaise, which will result in him describing Revachol as a gossamer state. This will allow you to gain points on your political alignment chart.

If you want to get some money out of Siileng, you can attempt a Challenging Rhetoric test to compliment him and get 10 Real out of him. He also has a few items for sale, including the sad, conquered Samaran speakers, which can be used to repair the stereo in your room at the Whirling-in-Rags.

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