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Nancy Drew05
Nancy Drew05

Feb-10-2005 20:53

Please help. The only suspect I have on list died. I asked her any other suspects that may have motive for killing but she clammed. When I returned to try my luck, she was dead. What do I do?

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jstkdn
jstkdn
Well-Connected

Feb-11-2005 11:20

Boys behave (or should I say Jake behave.) I don't think starting debates on the newbie board are a smart thing, nor making fun of other detectives. Although most of us can take a hit, a newbie visiting for the first time, maybe a permanently put off by a reply of someone. Keep in mind, it is THEIR introduction to the community, and it is important to make a good impression.

Nancy...

Rule of thumb, ask motive first. You won't find all suspects if you don't.

Sometimes asking the Fortune teller, Waitress, Butcher, Priest, Bartender, and Music teacher (NOT the rest of the towns people) if they know anything about the case, it can unlock extra suspects, usually no more 2 or 3 I believe. Problem is if these suspects are already identified, then it won't help.
Also asking the town people if they know anything about the case, means you can ask that particular towns person 1 question less. This can became a problem later, if you need to check alibi's.

I think the best play is this:
1. Ask motive first
2. If you don't get all, ask your contact first.
3. Then the rest.

An option is to also do a quick check on the suspects, on who they say they were with for alibi's. Then you ask the towns person you don't require (as much) the question if they know anything about the case.

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