Hey everyone! 

I’ve been interested in this game since launch, but between hardware limitations, money, and lack of time, I could never really dive in. This January, I finally managed to start my journey!

I’ve been having a blast with Warframe lately, currently MR8 and right in the thick of the sacrifice quest. But I’ve gotta admit, the mid-game "wall" is starting to feel real. I’m spinning a lot of plates and honestly, I’m a bit lost on what I should be focusing on next

I’ve got a bunch of gear I’m currently leveling to 30 (cernos, paris, boar, penta,) and I just claimed my dragon nikana, which I’m super hyped about!

I really want to build the tatsu for my orison skin, but I’m totally stuck on the alloys. I need hesperon and auroxium, but I’m nowhere near the standing I need for the blueprints in Cetus or Fortuna I guess  
Is grinding reputation the  only way to get these alloys?

I’m sitting on about 1.8k plat right now. I don't mind spending it to skip a boring or annoying farm—I'm all for efficiency—but I like to be smart about it. I prefer making conscious purchases rather than just throwing money at everything

Am I doing anything wrong?

Thank you, Tenno. (English is not my first language, so I apologize for any mistakes!)

Could use some help