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Feb-10-2006 07:02

Like I said, how does it work? Will I be able to see if a suspect is going to clam up on me on my first question?

Feb-10-2006 22:31

I have always found it useful because my character has some skills and I have trouble finding out if people are going to clam up on me. I tend to ask a lot of questions and knowing that maybe I should wait on a key suspect has saved me many times.

In the end, it's up to you to make the decision.

Feb-11-2006 01:20

I think I shall wait on the stress detection then. Shush Peter. Judge of Character might not be useful for a detective on their own, but when working in an agency it allows detectives complement each others skills. Want that extra bit of chance that your persuassion will work, then use JoC.

Bah, when I got JoC I thought it would randomly give you a better chance to unclam your suspect.

Feb-11-2006 03:30

One more question. Does having better charm/tough skills give you more of a chance to ask more questions after a suspects has been unclammed? (And what is the skill modifier for adv Sweet Talking?)

Feb-11-2006 04:26

I'd answer but you might tell me to "Shush"
*rolls her eyes*

Feb-11-2006 05:22

You seem to be taking offense to me LED. My very presense seems to offend you.

As for Peter, I am in his agency. If I didn't feel I could give him friendly jibes and what have you then I wouldn't be part of his agency.

Feb-11-2006 06:45

Personally I find Judge a very usefull skill. But it only became usefull late in the game, when I had high level of both charm and tough interview skills.
Also it wont be much use if you dont have locker accses. but if you do, its great! You just check which way your suspects or townies prefer and go dress accordingly.

I find stress detection to be useless. But offcourse someone else might like it LOL For me its useless and a waste of points. You learn soon enough how many questions you can ask. Also in high levels suspect might die or run on your second visit. So I find it better to ask all I want right away and not wait till next visit.

Feb-11-2006 11:08

Sam,

Yes the better your Interview skills get (Tough/Charm) the more questions you will get answered.

Stress detection is a nice skill but there are lots of others that are more useful for a new detective or an older detective.

Feb-11-2006 15:04

Cheers Anstett.
*frets over whether to go for adv rule bending or adv sweet talking*

Feb-12-2006 03:42

Who clams on you fastre? townies or suspects? There's your answer.

Feb-12-2006 06:29

It was about equal... and both occured far too frequently for my liking though. I went for adv rule breaking in the end because it was cheaper. *nod*