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Aug-17-2007 15:56

Two days on the system and I was logging onto paypal. THANKS for the new addiction!

My apologies if this has been covered someplace. I did use the search bar, went to the newbie FAQ, checked the Help button, cruised the subscriber section and didn't get an answer.

I'd like to know if there is a way to work on more than one case at a time. For me... a little time in the cooker is a beautiful thing. Is there a way? A possibility of working on two cases (or even three) at once?

Currently my poor detective is on her way to Shady's because of the need to shift focus. In the first instance I thought I would loose the case completely if I didn't finish it before it's conclusion. Now I know that I can shut it down and it will be there for me later - WHEW!

The second time, I was waaaay too tired to continue. What I needed was to put the case down and think a little - give my brain a chance to think through the scripted material, ya know? Move onto another case so I could stay in mode but let my subconcious work it out. When the answer came up and I realized how close I was... well... I could have spat.

LadyKK

Aug-19-2007 19:48

Agencies come in all sizes, ages, and, er, work ethics, as it were. Yes, you'll find about one Agency a day that goes bankrupt (these show up on the City News every night). The vast majority of these are either relatively new agencies with associates who simply can't keep up with costs and upkeep, or ones who, as you've noted, have the majority of their roster no longer playing. Unfortuately, when an Agency goes bankrupt, everything in said agency goes poof, the files, equipment locker, trophy room, and message boards. The only thing associates are left with is literally the clothes on their backs and the money in their own personal bank accounts, and they're literally on their own. Again. It can be a painful experience for many. I have a feeling this is why Arabella told you to check out the Established Agencies first. These tend to be ones that are over six months old, may appear on the Leaderboards under Agency Fame, and do regular recruiting on the Recruitment Board. The older and more established an Agency is, the less likely it is to go under.

Anywho, how to find one of these gems....
The first place you might have a gander at is the Recruitment Board. Agencies that are recruiting will usually post on here. You can also leave a message yourself, telling Agencies that you're looking for a spot if they have any open.
Another possibility from the Recruitment Board is to contact some of the bigger Agencies that regularly recruit there. While they may not be recruiting presently, they may have a satellite office or know of another Agency that is.

Again, the key is to go with ESTABLISHED Agencies. While it can be a lot of fun to help with a start-up Agency, you run the risk of running into some of the problems you mentioned above. If you don't want to deal with it, then avoid getting into a situation where you may have to.

Hope that helps a bit. ;-)

Aug-19-2007 20:48

Breitkat and Arabella stated it very well … and kudos to you for researching the subject first. I waited a few weeks before joining an agency because I too was very hesitant. (Looking back, joining an established agency soon after I subscribed would have been the wisest move, but who knew? :D) You will learn the ropes with an established agency, and you in turn can benefit the agency (fame points for cases solved, treasure hunts, etc.) If you don’t want to be expected to contribute “rent” you need to find out about this up front. Most agency directors who are hiring are more than happy to discuss their agency with you and answer any questions you may have. Good luck!

Aug-19-2007 23:10

So...

I've received several suggestions of agencies. A couple here and a few in my private mailbox. I have no idea how to manage this. I did a close look at each agency for location, inception date, fame, treasure, housing, and off system web presence.

I looked at the number of agents, each agent's "age", experience points and active status. I even looked at the standings of folks on the high score boards.

I'm exhausted and feel like I've squandered a good day of sleuthing. The youngest agent I found was 14, with most being around 60. *sigh*

Time to go sleuthing methinks... I need a break.

Lady KK