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Aug-7-2006 22:40

1. Me and my friend both subscribed to this but it is very annoying how we can't work on a case together. We usually will do it at the same time, but sometimes I am able to interrogate someone who he isn't, and then he is stuck while I continue, and then he can't continue anymore.

2. Is it possible to choose a mission instead of having it picked at random for you? I'd like to choose the same mission as my friend, and we want one of the beginner ones, but all the features missions are intermediate and up.

Aug-7-2006 23:25

G'day Mark,

(Wow Ranstett you're either slipping or not on, where's your join an Agency plug!)

You can share cases, if you are in an Agency with your friend.

You two could join one of the many great Agencies out there. Check the Agencies Notice Board. Plenty looking for enthusiasitc newbies.

Try DAFTNEWBIES if you and your friend want some help learning the ropes. And they'd let you two work cases together, if you didn't want any interference, I'm sure. The later, you two could move on and invent your own Agency, or join a bigger one that's involved inTreasure Hunts etc.

You could even just set up an Agency in a small office between you, if you wanted to save cases for each otehr to help out on. But an Agency like DAFTNEWBIES would probably suit you both better.

Q2. Ah bit confused here. You can't save Feature Mysteries. They're individual things, for you to nut out by yoursef.

You 'could' both work on the same titled FM seperately and compare notes though, because the FM's eg the Science of Murder, will have the same suspects, clues etc etc they're set, not like in a normal case where the suspects and evidence changes.

Hope that helps.

If not just keep asking, someone will always try and help you out.

Happy Sleuthing you two!

Aug-8-2006 04:14

Well, SS, I am thinking our friend here is talking about the missions for the librarian in London and the Postal Clerk in Dehli. And no you can;t choose those, they are randomly generated

Aug-8-2006 05:09

dang I just re-read his question and he IS talking about FMs!

*slinks into corner*

Aug-8-2006 05:12

hey I said I was bit confused :D I saw 'feature mission' and thought ohhhh 'feature mystery' and all the FM's are 'intermediate up' so... lol. oh well, either way they're well informed now ;)

Aug-8-2006 05:26

lol! like i said andrea (obv as u were typing your recant ;) ) least they're well informed either way. No need to slink, you can glide away gracefully.

Aug-8-2006 09:21

Thanks for the help, and yeah I meant featured mystery, I posted it late last night and wasn't thinking :P Where can I contact DAFTNEWBIES?

Aug-8-2006 09:37

There is an agency directory at city hall. Click on teh agency name and it will list all members. Send a Pm to jojo.

*glides away with head held high*

Aug-8-2006 11:21

Grins at SS, I look in all the time, very happy to see how many others are helping and answering questions.

I would only add that it is a much better idea for most new players to join an established agency first, learn the ropes, then go out on your own and start up your own shop. I know many directors that are glad to help out and teach. Jojo is doing a nice job with DAFT if you need a first placd to bunk down.