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Shuld shady be changed?
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Aviles
Aviles

Mar-14-2006 21:36

I think shady is a great idea for controling how well people play. But on the other hand "unsolvable" cases and human error can cause fauls acusations way to easy. I think shady should be changed for this reson. How you ask?

I think the cost should be lowered. I found myself not being able to do any cases for weeks having my agency back me on money till I could pay him off. All because of two cases were evry clue pointed to a certain person but the case said I was wrong. I spent so much money on bribes for those cases just to find out those bribes were worthless.??? Thats not right.

Also I think as your skill level incresis so should the amount of false acusations your alowed.

Fellow Sluethers, what do you think?

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Sherlock Holms CPA
Sherlock Holms CPA

Apr-15-2006 20:30

The method of getting this money would be withdrawing available funds from the detective's or agency's on-hand amount, plus garnishing the remaining amount in full from cases solved or safe deposits.

Perhaps also there could be the option that the person who has the loan could go to the bank at any time and settle the remaining principal on the loan.

Laurie Jones
Laurie Jones

Apr-18-2006 18:32

I think it would be kinda cool if we could do favors for Shady and that would make him lower the price for 'wiping our slate clean'. ;)

MacNewbie
MacNewbie
Well-Connected

Apr-18-2006 21:58

Aviles Take note of what Makensie said should have reported it to Ben. I have one thought for you, one time I had similar situation but didn't want to complain or "report" to Ben mainly because all I had was my word as proof. I decided to start keeping some notes just in case. Well to make it short I quit taking the notes because the only thing they proved was human error!! I have had case where the research skill saved me because I had both a WE & PE.
Yes I agree human error can cause fauls acusations but not way to easy that would be lack of concentration or being to careless.
And if you think Shady is expensive now think about what it would cost if you were in the top 30 with 3million exp.

Jullianna
Jullianna

Apr-22-2006 23:55

I agree, Aviles. As you gain experience, you should get more chances 2 get false acusations! You are not going to gain experience without making mistakes, am I right? And don't get me started on Shady, after all that money you give him to clear your record and what does HE do for you? That's right. Nothing. I've only used him once or twice, but it sure motivated me to solve more difficult cases.

Lady Emerald Devon
Lady Emerald Devon
Nomad

Apr-23-2006 03:08

like Shady and the FA system. Sure, I hate paying the half million I need to if I FA. But it's my fault. With careful note taking and by not guessing which was a mantra when I arrived into Sleuthville, I never get FAs.
I get them because I guess, very occasionally I get one from making a mistake in my notetaking.

I know at 2 FAs that I either need to be a) EXTREMLY careful or b) pay Shady.

So, while it sucks people get retired, there's no real need to. As for FAs it's part of the game. I say, get hard people and suck it up :)

There's plently of games on the internet to play if you don't like this one.

I love the fact that this game is a challenge at times and I love the fact you pay for your carelessness.

People want too many rights without the responsibility. And as Stephen King once said, "It's a pay as you go world."

However, in saying all this,I do like the idea of doing a (Ridic.Hard +) case for Shady for a decrease in his prices.

I also like the idea that a ramdom player is selected as Shady for one day and at the end of the day, they have 12 or 24 hours to collect all their money. Hehehe.


Jullianna
Jullianna

Apr-23-2006 13:08

I totally agree. SHE HAS A POINT! The only reason you guys even use shady is
1) You had faulty note taking
or
2) You decided to guess without enough information.

And if you complain so much about this game, why even play it?

Shady is there for your convinence, and think: how hard would it be to sneak past the game inventors, who can see all in the game, try to access your detective account, and remove all the false accusations that you have made!!!

It's not an easy job, I tell you. Cut him some slack! I see that now. He charges high because he could get cancelled in the game if the game inventors catch him in the act. : )

Amarantha
Amarantha

Sep-4-2006 07:02

Maybe some people should have practiced what they preached.

Greyling
Greyling

Sep-4-2006 07:08

I don't think there's any reason to pour salt on someone's wounds.

Secret_Squirrel
Secret_Squirrel
Safety Officer

Sep-4-2006 07:10

Kick a girl whilst she's down.. sweet. I'll play the fiddle, you dance on her grave honey :S

Amarantha
Amarantha

Sep-4-2006 07:16

Maybe its Karma. There are some really preachy people out here.

I'll get my dancing shoes on.

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