Jimmy's relationship with each of Bullworth's cliques (Bullies, Nerds, Greasers, Preppies, Jocks, and Townies) constantly fluctuates based on his actions. Improving your standing with a clique can offer several benefits:
- Bullies: Initially your main adversaries. Befriending them (or at least not constantly fighting them) can make early game exploration easier.
- Nerds: Helping Nerds often leads to them assisting you in fights, providing distractions, or even giving you items like firecrackers. English and Chemistry classes are often associated with Nerd activities.
- Greasers: Gaining their respect, often through bike races or fighting Preppies, can make them less hostile and sometimes offer help in brawls. Shop class is key for Greaser-related activities.
- Preppies: Difficult to befriend, but completing their missions can sometimes lead to temporary alliances or access to their areas. Art class can sometimes help with Preppy interactions.
- Jocks: Earning their respect, usually through athletic challenges, can reduce their aggression. Gym class is essential for dealing with Jocks.
- Townies: The most hostile group outside the school. There are fewer opportunities to befriend them, but certain missions will require interaction.
Maintaining a balanced reputation, or strategically focusing on one clique at a time, can open up new mission opportunities and make navigating Bullworth much easier. Always check your reputation meter in the pause menu.