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Jan-16-2007 16:47

I just thought about this last night. When you have handwriting analysis and lockpicking, it only seems to follow that you should be able to determine either a suspect's handedness, or, be able to confirm or eliminate them as a match to your threatening notes, since you'll either find a journal or appointment book, both of which provide samples of the suspect's handwriting.

I'm not calling for a change here, since the system works just fine without it... but I was wondering if anyone else has thought of a similar situation where it seems like something would work but isnt written into the game.

Jan-18-2007 06:36

Yeah...that's really unrealistic when you're carrying out a favor for a townie and this townie clams up fast. You wanna help him...he refuses to give any informations. A lil' change there would be more realistic and avoid to stupidly failing a favor (which are supposed to be easy for an experienced detective since it's apart from the harder cases)

Jan-18-2007 06:39

Keep on saying it Crunch. Those favour folks are just plain rude. Ask for a favour - then clam up!

Jan-18-2007 11:38

I am not that in to the game as you guys, but I liek it

Jan-19-2007 09:19

I think this may have been addressed before, but I would like to see a “None” alibi show up on the suspect screen when discovered via lockpicking. After all, the detective would probably write this in his little black book, right? :)
When I solve, I like to “see” either PE on case screen plus fake/none alibi on suspect screen, or two WE’s for same suspect on case screen – this is a great way to avoid FA’s.
Yes, I can go back and question suspect to get the “no alibi”, but it uses up a question that might be needed elsewhere.
Just MHO :)

Jan-19-2007 09:35

How about, when checking PE, only having those who could match on the list. So if you visit the barber to investigate a curly hair you found at the scene, all the people you know have straight hair could be removed from the list. It would make matching PE easier.

Jan-19-2007 09:41

I was literally opening this thread to say just that Adam :)