As you play through Gerda: A Flame In Winter, you'll soon learn that every little thing has the potential to be important. In addition to the choices that Gerda can make in terms of dialogue and actions, there's also a trading component involved. While exploring different locations, Gerda will have the opportunity to explore and look through various objects.
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She'll also have the chance to gain things from certain people based on circumstances or the level of trust that she has with them. From this, it's important to note that some items in Gerda's inventory will prove more valuable than others.
One of the first consumables that Gerda gets are Matches. She'll obtain them while lighting the stove in her house and will hold on to them throughout the story. Considering that the game takes place in winter, anything that provides heat or light is valuable.
She'll start off with six Matches, which can be used to light candles, burn refuse, or for smoking. The last option is particularly noticeable as there are a number of people in the story who smoke — offering them a Match is a quick and simple way to easily raise their Trust by a point.
During wartime, any piece of Food has significant value. In fact, Gerda will encounter a fair number of scenarios where offering Food can have a significant impact. This includes trading it for something else, earning Trust with people, or restoring someone's strength, so they'll be able to act later.
Food is not easy to find, but always take time to look through kitchen-like areas, search through supply crates, or attend events where Food may be present and take what is offered to you.
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