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Stress Detection - Worth it?
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Jen Wong
Jen Wong

Jan-18-2010 02:32

Is stress detection worth it? or should I just wait till after I get lockpicking? thanks!

BTW, I'm a smart and tough build.

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Anikka
Anikka
Babelfish

Feb-22-2010 20:14

Actually, I know plenty of experienced players who have plenty of tips and resources at their disposal (including me) who make use of Stress Detection all the time.

Everyone has their own style of play, and so some people don't see a point in this particular skill, but I often depend on it.

Breitkat
Breitkat
Pinball Amateur

Feb-26-2010 21:39

And for the record, Roland, this community is a surprisingly honest one. There are MANY different opinions expressed here, but very few liars or con-men about.

I think you'll find the vast majority will say the same basic thing about Stress Detection: That it has its moments, but it's not an inherently invaluable, can't-live-without-it skill. It tends to be a 'guiding' sort of a skill, (as Cordelia showed us) and does tend to have much more use for more experienced detectives.

Lockpicking, on the other hand, I think you'll find a consensus on also. But you'll find that most will say it IS an inherently can't-live-without-it sort-of a thing. (For those who don't know what we're talking about, Lockpicking will automatically answer EITHER the alibi or motive question for up to two suspects. And no, it's not pickpocketing. Different skill there.) For most, if not all of us beyond the newbie stage, we generally count every question we can get as better than gold. So any we can get for free is an extra bonus. It's for this reason, primarily, that the vast majority of people, I'm willing to bet, would say to go with Lockpicking first, and wait til a later point to pick up Stress Detection.

Hope that helps a bit, Jen. ;-)

Breit

Tagasiyasat
Tagasiyasat

Apr-22-2010 01:39

Well, lock picking is great to have, so that you don't have to waste a question on a suspect. But stress detection is also cool so when you know that someone's about to clam up, you'll choose your question(s) wisely

ThePumpkinKing
ThePumpkinKing
Tome Raider

Mar-11-2012 08:42

I absolutely love stress detection. That way I can plan my questions so that every suspect has at least one question left each, when all suspects and every alibi are found. That way I know I can eliminate at least one suspect if I can't find out whodunnit after trying to fit the PE to my suspects. Works every case!

Peter O'Neil
Peter O'Neil
Old Shoe

Mar-12-2012 20:10

I also like it, PK. Of course the real question is - what do you value most ... and least? Which skills will you acquire first, and which later. After all, if one plays long enough, you'll be able to get them all!!

As to lock-picking vs stress detection, I love them both. For me, if I had a new character though, I would get lock-picking first.

ThePumpkinKing
ThePumpkinKing
Tome Raider

Mar-13-2012 05:08

I agree. Research and lock picking first, + evidence analyzing skills, but I'd go for stress detection pretty soon after that.

cfm
cfm
Nomad

Mar-13-2012 08:27

It seems that Stress Detection is as controversial as Judge of Character (JoC). As far as how useful it can be, it really depends on how you play. If you are soaking up every word of the story, every detail of every case, Stress Detection is pretty darn useful. If you have the rhythm of the game and don’t bother to admire the freshly bloomed roses in your client’s garden, you might not even notice the assistance Stress Detection is offering.

I haven’t done a statistical analysis of opinions, but I’d bet those who prefer Stress Detection aren’t in a big rush to use JoC. (Keep in mind that I'm losing dough at the tracks.)

Whichever you choose, I’m with the camp in getting Research and Lock Picking fairly early. It’s generally a good idea to collect your charm OR tough skills, smart skills, Research and Lock Picking, and then poke around at the others. (I’m not dismissing my Tough and Charming friends, but you know the challenges that you worked out on your own to succeed and I’m trying not to get so complicated.)


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