Oxford tips

This is a guide on how to increase fame more quickly while doing normal tasks without paying for it (newbie friendly).

Requirements to enter Oxford: minimum levels of 5/5/5, London port permit, and English language (or Body Language).

Oxford is located in London. Take the carriage ride located in the north east section of the map, go into the building in front of you, and then talk to the professor (to left once inside).

The research you can take is based on the amount of credits you have accumulated, the number of thesis pagers handed in, and the skills you use (ranks of skills for higher levels).

Level 1 Oxford

Take the research (thesis) "Scholarship Orientation ". This thesis adds experience points + fame to all three classes, has a decent output of credits, and can be completed just by sailing. If you want, you can can kill some barcas with your cannons to add another 20 pages each to the thesis. It's better to do that when you need to finish one which is almost complete before seeing the professor again. Otherwise, just continue on your daily tasks (most likely school quests). Once completed, go to the nearest scholar (archives) to hand in then take it a gain. Do this until you see the message in chat "the professor has requested to see you".

The professor will want to see you for one of two reasons: add new research, or add a new college level. Chances are he will add the second level if it's the first time you have seen this message. NOTE: make sure you complete the thesis you are on before you see him. You won't be able to gain the upgrade until your current thesis is done.

Level 2 Oxford

Now the target research is "Human Activity ". This one is the same as Scholarship Orientation, but takes longer...with more experience+fame+credits output. Once again, repeat this thesis many times as you do other tasks.

By continuing this process for a while, you will generate enough fame to unlock more ports. Be sure to check back with your home city when it's time: check here or here.

DO other research as you feel fit once you've accumulated a good amount of fame from Human Activity.

DO NOT take any of the lvl1 skills...they are a waste of credits. Some later skills cost 10k+ credits....better to save credits for better skills.