Gossip Harbor Special Requests Guide

What special requests are

Special requests are orders that feel more important than a regular customer task. They may appear after story progress, restaurant work, event prompts, or earlier request chains.

They are worth tracking separately because they can drain energy fast if you start building the wrong chain.

What to check first

Before committing energy, write down:

1. Request name.
2. Required items.
3. Item level.
4. Reward.
5. Unlock trigger.
6. Whether the request blocks story or restaurant progress.

When to prioritize one

Prioritize a special request when it unlocks story progress, opens a restaurant area, gives a strong reward, or clears a long-running blocker on the order board.

Delay it when it asks for a high-level item from a chain you barely use, especially if normal orders are close to completion.

Hidden or surprise requests

Some players describe requests as hidden because they appear after finishing an earlier task instead of being visible from the start. Treat these as trigger-based requests. The safest way to document them is to record the task completed right before the new request appeared.

Screenshot notes to collect

Good screenshots should show the request name, required item icons, reward, level or story moment if visible, and the date you checked it. This helps separate verified requests from player-reported notes.

Are special requests always worth finishing?

No. If the reward is weak and the item chain is expensive, wait unless the request blocks story progress.

Can special requests change the order board?

Yes. Some requests appear alongside normal orders and can change what item chains feel important for the next few sessions.

Should you use gems on special requests?

Use gems only if the request clearly unlocks story, an event reward, or a restaurant step you are already trying to finish.