Rep grind

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One of my friends pointed out to me this weekend that what I’m trying to do
with Holly is very much like an aspect of the World of Warcraft game.
In the game there are all sorts of factions and groups that you have
reputation with. As you advance in level, you try and gain reputation with
those groups and factions.
At high levels, you can only go in certain dungeons if your reputation is
above a certain level with the faction that holds the key to it.
So, there is a lot of reputation “grinding” where you try and boost your
rep with those groups. You kill their enemies for them. You do quests for
them. You bring them thinks they want. All of this boosts your reputation
with that faction.

And, it’s true, that’s basically what I’m trying to do with Holly.

It would be much easier if I could go kill some monster for a big rep
bonus. But, usually in the game you do something and only get 10 points of
rep per thing. And, you need thousands of points. (That’s why it’s call
grinding.)

So, clam cakes, fudge, sushi. Maybe, if I’m lucky, I’m getting 5 points
each off of them. I need something like 30,000 points if we’re doing WOW
terms.

So, with only 5 points each, I’m trying to do a lot of things.

I understand why it looks like I’m pushing. But, I don’t think I’m earning
points by not doing anything. Even if she asks me to not do anything, I
don’t see it making things better.

I’d love to be able to do one big thing that would get it all at once.
I know that’s not possible.
That’s why I’m so set on lots of little things.