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Feature Mystery

holagurrl
holagurrl

Aug-31-2006 11:01

I know I'm kind of a newbie, but I've been known to have a knack for words... I would like to write a feature mystery, but I was wondering... if it gets published, how long do I get a free subscription? and how hard is it, really?

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R Anstett
R Anstett

Aug-31-2006 11:43

Without being subscribed to play through several Featured Mysteries it is really hard to write one. The length of the subscription is up to the administrators.

The best thing to do is subscribe for a month, take a tour around the cities and see how much better Sleuth is when you are subscribed.

Greyling
Greyling

Sep-5-2006 00:54

I think I've heard that the length of the subscription may depend on the quality of the FM. I know the term "quality" might sound a bit vague, but I think it might have a bit to do with how well it's written, how interesting it is and how well it plays with the frame of what is possible to do with these kinds of mysteries, as well as which type of level it turns out to be when scripted. Most of the available FMs vary a great deal from the regular cases, which is also what makes them such a treat to play.

You can get some idea of how different these mysteries are from the regular cases by playing the sample FM available to non-subscribers. Also the FM guideline overview in the "Submitting Content"-section can give you sort of an outline of what is needed. And you're always welcome to ask lots more questions on the boards if there is something you want elaborated upon - could be some of those who've written one can give you a few tips :)



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