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Aug-11-2006 10:48

What if the only evidence you have is a handwriting sample?

Aug-21-2006 10:35

OK, I wasn't gonna do this, but now I think I will. I may not be as experienced as some of these ladies, but I KNOW that the crime scene descriptions are just there for flavor. They mean NOTHING. You must, you must, you must use the formula. If you can't use the formula becasue people have clammed up, then whatever, go with your instinct. But I am telling you, there is NO instinct at play here in Sleuth to get the suspect right!

Aug-21-2006 11:14

Well.. if you used process of elimination with accurate note taking.. :)
For example, on an Incred. Hard case where you have 9 people and A, B, C and D have real alibis and E has clammed and but someone saw E wear the victims toupee or whatever it is then you can accuse E.

But wait! Then I guess the formula STILL comes into play ..

OH GOD DAMN YOU PROCESS OF ELIMINATION!

!!!The formula *IS* the only way!!!*

* Not to be confuzzled with ol'J.C's "I am the truth, the way and the light."
Dat dere dis a whole udder kettle of dem fish.

Aug-21-2006 11:43

Since thread digging is so "in" these days
http://noir.playsleuth.com/map/cityhall/post.spy?id=3
Crime scene theory in its initial stages :)

Aug-21-2006 11:52

Thank you Greyling.

Aug-21-2006 12:06

Thanks greyling! That was a great old thread!

I wish I had been around during those days...

Aug-21-2006 13:07

If u cant use the formula, for whatever reason....clam ups etc....then the BEST thing to do, is just to QUIT...not use instinct, BUT, what do I know? LOL ;) To each their own tho....:)

Aug-21-2006 16:13

Lady Emerald,
Didn't I mention that I use the formula?? I think I did! However , every once in a while, logic throws you a curveball. For instance, the opium dealer making the the corpse look nice! Whoever heard of such a thing??

Reese,
If you expect me to quit, you've another thought coming!

Aug-21-2006 16:28

I dont expect you to quit. It will be YOUR retirement,not mine ;) You see it how u want...but , the ONLY cut-scene that matters, is the FACTION scenes. Everything else you read, is just to add effects, and does not help you in any way. If it does, it really is just coincidental. However, as you were told, you go ahead, and play it your way :) I just would hate to see you rack up some skill pts and experience, and any good gear you've earned, then lose it all, by paying attention to things that really dont mean a thing. :) Good luck with your method tho....I dont wish bad things for you, just trying to give you some good advice ;)

Aug-21-2006 17:19

Reese,
Have you been paying attention? I hope so! Because, as I pointed out to Autumn and Lady Emerald numerous times, I *do* use the equation!

Aug-21-2006 17:54

lol ummmm, yes I have been payiing attention. I'm not responding to THAT. You said if you cant use that, you go by instinct, and you pay attention to these cut scenes, to solve the case. I am saying that instinct WILL eventually retire you, whether you choose to believe it or not, and the cut-scenes are there for effects ONLY, unless it is the faction cut-scenes.

However, you go ahead and do it your way, and soon, u will find out what we've all been trying to tell you! ;)