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Aug-16-2007 00:40

I know it's lame to ask for help, but I've tried Dead Before Dessert about 6 times now. I have sufficient skill to ask every character/shop an unlimited number of questions, but no matter what I do, I can't get motives for three of the characters. I've asked every single question available. Do I need a special skill? Is this bugged? Are there any characters whose motives you never determine?

Aug-17-2007 14:03

Most Scripted Mysteries (at least up until now) have not required you to HAVE the research skill in order to be able to USE it (rather big change from the random mysteries ;-). You might try going to the Hall of Records and seeing if there's anything there, then checking all your suspects and townies again. If you don't have people clammed on you, then you're not going to the right person at the right time somewhere down the line, because there should be something for you to find at either a suspect or a townsperson. Also, make sure you read the blurbs at the townies carefully. Their usual hint and favor things may have changed on you.

Good luck!!

Aug-17-2007 22:39

Yeah the 'default' setting for Research in SM's is 'skill not needed'. I haven't seen many people change that, as it's used as a natural plot kicker-onerer. I have had a peek at AA's Mystery's inards, and it would probably we worth checking Research.

Aug-18-2007 00:17

Ah great SS you just ruined my breakfast... inards... hrmph....

Aug-18-2007 01:56

Thank you so much everyone! I figured it out. :D

Aug-18-2007 08:45

Wha.. you're having inards for breakfast? o_O

Aug-19-2007 21:46

I tried DBD like 3 times and failed. I think you just have to guess honestly.... :(

Aug-19-2007 21:56

OMG. I'm such a liar. Delete Post. Ignore. I was talking about a different FM. Dead Before Dessert is wonderful!

From this point forward do not pay attention to anything I post on the boards - it's probably irrelevant.

Aug-20-2007 12:47

I'm disturbed to hear that SS has been going through my innards... :)

Aug-21-2007 03:42

the dead before dessert is very hard..sometimes we can't get motive of the character but we must thinking.this sleuth game make me trouble but if i thinking and does many trick i can solves the cases..you gotta do that..!

Aug-21-2007 11:35

emiya, you wont be able to play the Dead Before Desert game, as it's based in London, and only subscribers are allowed to travel to different cities.