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The case of the phantom suspect...
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Lastik
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Apr-22-2005 04:35
Yeah... basicaly I acepted a favor for the fortune teller. He indicated me a single suspect, but that was enough to start.
I interviewed her and as usually I first asked for her aliby, and if she suspected anyone else. She clammed up at that last question and I failed to sweet talk to her.
I left and went to verify the aliby of my only suspect, and after confirming I went back in order to try and get a deseperatly needed clue on this case. I needed more suspects, BADLY.
I went into her house, and to my surprise, she was dead, assasinated by someone.
So basicaly... I have a case...with no suspect whatsoever... kinda funny in a dark humorous way. Any hints on how to proceed on this besides quitting the case?
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cfm
Nomad
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Apr-22-2005 06:30
I am going to guess that you have probably quit the case by now. :) However....
Especially early on in a case like this it is possible to jump start your list by asking the non-PE townies if they know anything about the case (ie..fortune teller, butcher, waitress). If they give you a name it will appear on your suspect list, but you will still have to find a motive.
This is why most of us ask for motives first, at least until we get a decent list of suspects. :)
Hope that helps.
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Lastik
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Apr-22-2005 12:29
Actually I didn't quit. The fortune Teller gave me a name, and from there I worked the case and managed to solve it ^_^.
Btw, I'm playing a "smart" character (I find clues to be more reliable and less tempramental than witnesses if you catch my drift). Is it worth it to get all the smart skills?
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Awling
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Apr-22-2005 15:17
The charm or Tough skills are important too. Even if you find all the evidence, you still have to run through a fair list with the townies. At higher levels they clam up like mad.
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Dr. Falco Maltese
Well-Connected
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Apr-22-2005 19:44
Yep, and as Awling implies, stick to the tough OR charming path for your interviewing skills, until you get all the levels you can of them. For toughness, this means Interrogation/Intimidation. For charming, this means Sweet Talking/Rule Bending.
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reda
Well-Connected
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Apr-23-2005 06:30
Always ask motives first! (untill your list is complete)
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