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Aug-15-2007 23:56

Hi, I'm new and would like to know what the "Scripted Mysteries" are. Thanks.

Aug-16-2007 00:26

Scripted Mysteries are a great alternative to standard cases. They are more of a story, written often by real players of Sleuth, that you take an active role in.

You need a bit of time to play them and your thinking head on as there is a lot more reading and clues are often scattered in the story.

Other than the Doomsayer Trilogy there's no great prizes for playing them, they're just good fun.

If people haven't already tried them give them a go, you may like them. And remember - different authors have different styles, play them all and no doubt you'll find some you really like

Aug-16-2007 22:43

I highly suggest that anyone who is rather new to the game should o build up their skills with random cases before they take on a scripted mystery. SMs can be rather difficult.

Aug-16-2007 22:45

Erm... in my excitment to recomend SM's I forgot to say "Pay attention to the difficulty level, some are harder than others".

But the big advantage of SM's is if you accuse the wrong person it doesn't mattter, you can play again another time and don't get a false accusation on your record.