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Dec-16-2004 16:34

I've made a few changes to the structure of mysteries today that aren't very obvious. I'll let you figure out most of them. A few important things though.

1) The harder level mysteries are probably a little tougher than before. If you find yourself having troubles, you might want to move down a level for awhile.

2) The number of suspects is no longer static on ANY difficulty level.

3) If townspeople / shopkeepers know anything about the case, and the person they know about isn't already visible to you, they will now become visible. You will not automatically know their motive though. This should make the non-physical evidence contacts more important than they used to be.

Dec-17-2004 17:53

I like it. Love the townpeople being good for more. With FT, the varying list is not causing me to use up all my questions. so that is fine. All in all makes the play more interesting.

Only down side so far is by dropping down a level now it will take twice as long to build those glacial skill points, and I still have one or two skills I'd like to pick up.

Dec-17-2004 18:25

Jstkdn, I was gonna read your post, but it was just TOO DARSH LONG!

Dec-17-2004 18:41

Well, nobody's mentioned the most distressing fallout from the change. I had finally figured out a coding system that let me get EXACTLY 3 incredibly hard cases on one sheet of paper with no waste - and now - poof!! Heartless Ben. Trying my poor accountant's soul like that!!

Dec-17-2004 19:31

2) The Fortune Teller's really helpful - thanks!

Dec-17-2004 19:33

LOL at dogberta. You poor, poor thing. We actually have to do work now! It's horrible!

Dec-18-2004 08:47

It's been a little awkward, but I managed to fit four cases onto one sheet relatively neatly. Even with the changes, it works well enough.

Dec-18-2004 09:30

like em all except # 2
i do like what u can now do at the fortune teller

Dec-18-2004 11:14

I am sure that someone else has brought this up already but i will do it again for jstkdn and friends. Is there any way to freeze the cost of shady for a week or two while we get used to the changes, say maybe you will only have to pay the same ammount as you did on your last visit

Dec-18-2004 17:08

plz do
i have to pay him almost $14000!!!
ive heard of some ppl paying him $100000

Dec-18-2004 18:36

I guess there are no certainties in detective work!!! I am thouroughly enjoying the new changes. Keep up the good work.