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Apr-18-2004 20:19

I was playing intermediate mode and I suspected my client, but none of the suspects would give me the 'motive' of my client, so I couldn't accuse him. Some of the suspects gave me motives for other suspects, but two or three suspects wouldn't talk further after I used 'interrogate' skill.... so I ended up quitting the case. What could I have done in that situation? and was that a bug in this game? Thanks!

Apr-18-2004 21:49

No, that's not considered a bug. That is just a possibility the way the game is designed right now. The people who knew the client's motive were the ones who had already clammed up.

Apr-18-2004 22:52

so what could I have done other than quitting the case since I couldn't accuse the suspect (my client) since the only two suspects left had clammed up and wouldn't tell me who else has a motive of committing the crime?

Apr-19-2004 02:55

Nothing. It's a good rule of thumb to ask for motives before alibis because of clamming, especially as you advance through the game.

Apr-19-2004 09:17

As you gain exp, you'll be able to purchase skills such as interrogation and sweet talking. Those will help convince your suspects not to clam up quite so easily.

Apr-19-2004 09:18

Oh, sorry, you already have interrogation - but anyway, you will be able purchase advanced versions of those skills later on.

Apr-20-2004 02:11

LKO, that's a good tip. For more advanced levels I'll ask for motives first before alibi. Thanks again!