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Where Winds Meet

Rafter Rat: How to Befriend in AI Chat

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This is a guide on how to befriend Rafter Rat in the AI Chat menu in Where Winds Meet. Learn how to ease Rafter Rat's loneliness, with a list of specific AI Chat prompts.

How to Befriend Rafter Rat

Ease Rafter Rat's Loneliness by Talking

To befriend Rafter Rat, you should comfort him and reassure him that you are his friend and you will listen to his plight. If he tells you about the Buddha Flower Followers, tell him that you will take care of them while protecting Rafter Rat's siblings and his village. Lastly, tell him that you defeated the Buddha Flower Followers to secure Rafter Rat's friendship.

Example of Successful Conversation

Rafter Rat(expressionless, voice low) What brings you here, Wanderer?
Where Winds Meet ProtagonistI noticed a friend who looks lost and alone. I am here to ask if I can be some help to you in this troublesome time
Rafter Rat(eyes narrow slightly, voice cautious) A friend, you say? I've seen many come and go, none truly staying. But if you're here to offer aid, speak your intentions clearly. What help can you provide?
Where Winds Meet ProtagonistI can offer a shoulder to bear your troubling spirit. So please tell me, what is troubling you today?
Rafter Rat(sighs deeply, gaze distant) Troubles aplenty, Wanderer. My siblings and I face constant threats from the Buddha Flower Followers. They've turned our home into a nightmare. But what can one lone wanderer do against such foes?
Where Winds Meet ProtagonistYou think little of me friend, I already dealt a few while traveling and most who survived fear me
Rafter Rat(raises an eyebrow, impressed) That's a bold claim. If you've indeed faced the flower gatherers and lived to tell, perhaps you're more than just another passerby. Tell me, why do you wish to involve yourself in our plight?
Where Winds Meet ProtagonistTis is simple friend, If I find someone who needs help, then why shoudn't I?
Rafter Rat(nods slowly, voice softening) Fair enough. It's rare to find someone willing to risk their own neck for others. I appreciate your offer. My siblings and I could use an ally like you.
Where Winds Meet ProtagonistA friend would be better. An ally sounds like a business partner
Rafter Rat(smiles faintly, a hint of warmth in his eyes) A friend, then. It's been a long time since I've trusted anyone enough to call them such. What do you know about the Buddha Flower Followers?
Where Winds Meet ProtagonistThey seem to work by groups and usually do their deeds behind the scenes
Rafter Rat(nods thoughtfully, expression serious) Yes, they operate in shadows, striking when least expected. Their influence has spread far and wide, corrupting the town and its people. We need to find a way to expose their true nature and rally the townsfolk. Any ideas?
Where Winds Meet ProtagonistI've had one in mind .. I suggest you guys do what you usually do and I will be the done who will track them myself. It's better a veteran in stealth do the tracking and keep things anonymous.
Rafter Rat(considers the suggestion, nodding slowly) That makes sense. Our presence is known, and we can't move freely without drawing suspicion. You, however, might have a better chance of getting close without being detected. Count me in for whatever support you need.
Where Winds Meet ProtagonistThank you friend. I'll protect your siblings and your village for you.
Rafter Rat(voice grateful, a slight bow) Thank you, Wanderer. This means more to me than words can say. Know that if you ever need anything, the Five Rats will stand by you.
Where Winds Meet ProtagonistThank you friend
Rafter Rat(nods firmly, a rare smile crossing his face) Let's see what we can do together to bring peace back to Mercyheart Town. Your help is a beacon of hope in these dark times.
Where Winds Meet ProtagonistYes, but don't belittle yourself. You have stood as a person who is well known by his people. Stand yourself proud
Rafter Rat(looks at you with a mixture of gratitude and resolve) You're right. I've let my guard down too often, letting the weight of responsibility drag me down. From now on, I'll stand tall and fight with pride. Together, we can make a difference.
Where Winds Meet ProtagonistOkay I have done it. The followers are no more
Rafter Rat(a rare smile softens his face) Thank you, Wanderer ... for speaking to me with sincerity. At last, I can share what's been locked in my heart.

(Affection +100, becomes Revered)

Note that AI conversations can be unpredictable and even with the same inputs, the same result is not necessarily guaranteed.

Rafter Rat Location

Found in Mercyheart Town

NPC NPC Location
Rafter Rat
Location: Mercyheart Town, Sundara Land

Standing near the bridge behind some tall grasses.

Rafter Rat Gifts

Random Jianghu Travel Essential

Travel Sack

You can obtain a Travel Sack from Rafter Rat as a possible gift which gives you a random Jianghu Travel Essential item.

How to Succeed in AI Chat

Reset Dialogue When Stuck

If your conversation has gone off the rails, or doesn't end no matter what you say, it's best to simply reset and start anew from a clean slate by clicking the button with a Refresh icon at the top of the chat box. Instead of trying several methods within one conversation, trying one strategy at a time and refreshing if it doesn't go anywhere is generally more effective.

Return to Login Screen if Combat Begins

Sometimes, NPCs will suddenly become violent during AI dialogues. When this happens, it's best to just bail out to the login screen; when you return, the NPC will be found just as they were before the conversation started.

If you accidentally kill a dialogue-capable NPC, our experience has shown that they will respawn, but this has not been heavily tested, so it's best to simply avoid engaging them in combat.

Double-Check the Hint

Even if the NPC appears to be happy with the result of your discussion, this won't always end the dialogue. Double-checking the text written in the hint will imply the win condition, so try strategies which will lead the dialogue towards that result.

Where Winds Meet Related Guides

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Angler Auntie Tian Barn Rat
Beggar Liu Bodhi Boss Qian
Burrowing Rat Chai Bakun Chai Jiudui
Chai Sansheng Chai Shipi Daozheng
Dog Elder Zhou Embroidered Rat
Fang Xu Feng Rusong Feng Shishi
Fluffy Cat Fu Lubao Fu Lushou
Hai Changchong Hao Jiu Hong Yang
Hu Da Hunter Jiang Nanyi
Jin Chunniang Jin Nanshou Jin Xiaobao
Jing’an Jingyi Lan Huahua
Li Daniu Li Laizuo Li Shaokui
Li Yueniang Lie Buxi Lin Jin
Liu Heiqui Liu the Woodcutter Lu Kangge
Lu Sheng Ma Zhongwu Meng Da
Meng Zhixia Miaojue Mountain Dweller
Mr. Qiao Mu Laosan Niu Sanqi
Pan Faxin Pan Xinniang Pip Rat
Qin Caiwei Rafter Rat Ren Shuiliu
Shan Yinjiang Shen Weiqing Shi Jingtian
Shi the Boatman Shui Changliu Small Chisel
Song Wu Sun Mang Tang Lubao
Tao Wang Tian Heng Uncle Mi
Wang Duobao Wang Duoli Wang Duolu
Wen Gao Wenwu Wobbly Tang
Wu Cezhi Wu Dayong Wu Jingming
Wu Qiwan Xiang the Greedy Ya Zhou
Yan Momo Yu Nu Yu Songfeng
Yueniang Zhang Dazhuang Zhang the Diviner
Zhao Dali Zhao Weiye Zhou Canying
Zhou Miaoxin Zhou Yihang Zhou Yizhou
Zhu Bawan Zhu Jiuba

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Cao Jinyang Chu Yuan Fan Qicha
He Ruiyang Jiang Li Jiang Yulang
Jing Chaoyang Leng Dancui Li Youxin
Li Yuerong Lu Zhuo Mei Zhaole
Mu Huaishan Murong Chan Qi Wuyu
Qin Zhu Qiu Fengxi Ruan Sese
Shen Moxuan Song Shiheng Su Xinlu
Tan Xiangchen Tao Jingjing Tu Er
Xu Lijun Xu Yingyu Xue Li
Yan Chuchu Yan Ziyan Yang Chunnuan
Ye Zhiqiu Yi Xi Yu Hui
Zhang Shuazi Zhen Huo Zhuang Zhengzhi

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