Favours are great
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I started my account 53 days ago and now I'm watchful 197. I have only a few social actions and never use challenges intentionally for leveling. The only two things that really matter are favours and <a href="/wiki/Talk_to_the_Porters" title="Talk to the Porters">Talk to the Porters</a>.