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Nomad

Apr-9-2006 22:34
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WARNING GAME SPOILER!!

If you wish to enjoy the adventure of figuring out this game on your own, DO NOT read the rest of this post.

If you are too lazy to read through a page or two of threads to see if your question has already been asked a zillion times, then PLEASE read this first!

Welcome to Sleuth, and your new addiction.  There is no cure, so just accept it and enjoy it! Here are a few tips and hints that you should find helpful, and are among the FAQ of the newbie boards.

First, a great place to FIND ANSWERS and cool history threads about Sleuth is in the Moderator Picks Board. The Mods have picked out their favorite bits and made them easy to find. In addition to personal favorites, try looking over the Newbie FAQ. This can be found on the bottom of most pages as a tiny little grey link. Also the Help file at the upper right of most screens is packed with little useful tidbits.

HOW DO I SOLVE a case? First off…we recommend that you try the tutorial found on the front of the case page. It won’t count against your daily caseload, and it will give you an idea of how the game works. It’s not set up to walk you through the most efficient course through the game, but to show you how the game works, leaving you to find your own strategy. The following formulas will help you find your murderer.

PE+Fake/"none of your business" Alibi=guilty
WE+Fake/"none of your business" Alibi=guilty
2 WE = guilty

PE=Physical Evidence WE=Witness Evidence

Having a clammed suspect that will not give you an alibi is not the same as a fake/none alibi.

PE+WE DOES NOT = Guilty



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Secret_Squirrel
Secret_Squirrel
Safety Officer

Apr-9-2007 07:41

Yes, if the new coat was better for you stats wise. That is, depending on your archetype eg tough, charming, smart, and combinations thereof.

I'm Very Charming, so no way would I sell my +7 Charm coat worth $30,000 because I got a +9 Tough coat worth $50,000. It doesn't suit my stats so even though it's worth more in $'s it's not in gameplay.

Regardless of the $'s return, you should always choose clothes that will add to your stats, coz that will help you solve cases. And that's what it's all about after all :)

Duco
Duco

Apr-18-2007 12:53

no you also need Physical ev (found at crime scene) like hair or a note.
im also a newb but ive already solved 6 cases and i always needed Physical too.

Duco
Duco

Apr-18-2007 13:10

o wait nvm that last post, i was at the wong page.
but something else.
almost every1 clammed up! nobady talks.
ive read the FAQ but is there realy no way out?
not for a favor or waiting a day??
awnser please

R Anstett
R Anstett

Apr-18-2007 14:48

Your question is jumbled but I think what you are trying to ask is:

"your suspects are all clammed, you want to know if there is a way out of the case, by waiting till the next day to see if they will talk, or doing them a favor, etc."

The answer to that is no. You get so many questions answered based on your skills and your tough/charm score. If they are all clammed up and will not answer any more questions then you have to quit the case.

Keep working them cases, build up your skills then you will be able to tackle the harder cases.

Tuppence17
Tuppence17

May-11-2007 15:07

I'm a newbie of 24 hours. . .I've read everything here and even visited the site suggested but I was wondering. . .what are themes? Are they important? What role do they play? And is being part of a faction necessary? Are some better than others?

Tuppence17
Tuppence17

May-11-2007 15:14

Okay. . .after reading the rant of one of the experienced detectives, I will do further research on factions but I have yet to see anyone ask about themes. . .does anyone mind answering that question; what are themes? What role do they play in the game? And what themes will get you where in the game?

AraLives
AraLives
Battered Shoe

May-11-2007 16:04

This is a fairly common question--I looked back and found a relatively recent thread about this:

http://noir.playsleuth.com/map/cityhall/post.spy?id=20517

Hope that helps! :)

Arabella Parker
Arabella Parker
Well-Connected

May-12-2007 11:39

Tuppence, on the first page of this thread, third post down is information about the factions.
Factions are good for gear, although it is pricey. The skills they sell are not worth worrying about until much later. And if you are not subscribed and in an agency, Safecracking will not do you any good at all. It is only used for treasure hunts.

AraLives gave you a very good thread link for the themes question. But basically, the themes only change the look of your screen. Look in the upper left corner (right above where it says Case, Map, Detective...) and you will see a picture in the background. Different themes get you different pictures. It has no barring what so ever on the game play.

mandabandana
mandabandana

May-22-2007 04:15

hi, I've been unable to solve any cases lately. Can someone tell me what to do? Oh, and I'm broke.

biggie528
biggie528
Lucky Stiff

May-22-2007 06:38

manda try dropping down a level or two, it will be easier for you to solve cases and it will build your money up faster, as you'll be bribing less.

If you're still having trouble, you might consider subscribing to join an agency. Other agents can help you out with cases you may be stuck on, and help you move up in experience faster.

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