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Apr-25-2006 08:55

I have a quick newbie question about the fortune teller. Is it ever beneficial to consult the spirits in a case? I've tried a few times and I get the same answer every time, and its never helpful information, just a generic response. Is there ever a time when consulting the spirits will give useful information about the case?

(I swear, I went back and looked through the titles of every post written this year and I didn't see this question. If it was already asked, then I am a newbie that you may burn at the stake with all other annoying repeat question askers.)

Apr-25-2006 09:03

In a topic here on the boards I read about the use of the Fortune Teller. If I remember correctly what was written there:
The answer you will receive from the Fortune Teller gives you an idea of how many more suspects you have not yet learned about: 0, or 1 - 2, or more than that. This way you know when to stop asking suspects if they know someone with a motive - they will not provide any new information, and you may get in trouble if they clam up at the worst possible moment.

By the way, don't just read the titles of posts, have a look at what's inside as well.

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Apr-25-2006 09:12

The topic about the Fortune Teller is now on the first page, after a quick bump by me. Seems like the Fortune Teller will be quite helpful at higher difficulty levels...

Apr-25-2006 09:13

Gosh, seems I'm slightly challenged when it comes to copying and pasting. Anyway just to post my brilliant reply once more (and hopefully the right way this time) despite others having commented so nicely already- here we go:

Mwuahaha - let's pile up a nice big bonfire right now and grill the lying newbie's feet - "I swear, I went back and looked through the titles of every post written this year ", yeah, right ;)
Well, curtesy of Secret Squirrel's reply 5(!!) pages back:

" - You have only just begun this journey into darkness. There are many more who hold secrets in their hearts. [3 or more suspects to go... and can I just add that that line 'secrets in their hearts', is one of the first things that hooked me into playing this game! :)]

- I sense that you have already passed many signposts on your journey, but there are still others with whom you must speak. [1 to 2 suspects to go]

- Your journey nears its end, for good or ill I cannot say. All of the actors have taken the stage and they now prepare to deliver their final lines. [quick get him/her, they're all there!] "!]"

Apr-25-2006 09:14

Thanks, shadowblack, think I'm just going to go lie down now :D