====== Lost Farm in Time Instance Guide ======

The **Lost Farm in Time** instance is part of **Episode 17.2** and requires players to assist in the farming operations of a unique facility. Players will interact with various NPCs and help in harvesting resources while facing enemies. This guide will help you navigate the instance and complete it successfully.

===== Requirements =====
  * Base Level: 150 or higher.
  * Must be in a party.
  * Only the party leader can initiate the instance.

===== Starting the Instance =====
1. **Talk to Luina in ba_maison (311, 206)**:
   - The party leader must speak to **Luina** to initiate the instance.
   - Ensure your base level is 150 or higher, and you are in a party. Solo players cannot proceed.

2. **Quest Progress Check**:
   - If you have already completed part of the Episode 17.2 questline, ensure you have unlocked the instance by following the quest progression.
   - If not, complete the prerequisite quests with **Automatic Doll** before proceeding.

===== Inside the Lost Farm =====
Once inside, follow these steps:

1. **Interact with Luina and Silk**:
   - **Luina** will guide you through the initial steps of the farming process, explaining how to help with harvesting.
   - **Silk** will assist you with more practical tasks, such as dealing with the **Pitaya** creatures.

2. **Defeating Monsters**:
   - Throughout the instance, you will face waves of monsters like **Pitaya** and other creatures.
   - Defeat all enemies to progress to the next stage of the instance.

===== Harvesting Process =====
1. **Assist with Pitaya Harvest**:
   - Luina will explain how to carefully harvest the Pitaya tails.
   - You need to help Silk calm the Pitayas and then assist with the harvest. Avoid damaging the plants to maximize the rewards.

2. **Boss Encounter: Boss Kitty**:
   - As you progress, you will eventually need to face **Boss Kitty**, a powerful Pitaya that serves as the boss of the instance.
   - Use your party’s coordination to defeat Boss Kitty and continue with the harvest.

===== Completing the Instance =====
1. **Final Harvest**:
   - After defeating Boss Kitty, return to **Silk** to finish the harvesting process.
   - You will receive rewards based on how much you harvested.

2. **Exit the Instance**:
   - Once you’ve completed the harvest and collected your rewards, you can exit the instance and return to the main map.

===== Tips =====
  * **Team Coordination**: Make sure your party works together to efficiently defeat monsters and assist with the harvest.
  * **Healing Items**: Bring enough healing items, as the battles with Pitayas can be challenging, especially the boss fight.
  * **Cooldown**: There is a cooldown period after completing the instance before you can re-enter.

Good luck with your harvest at the Lost Farm in Time!