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May-5-2005 08:43

I've been around for a little while and I finally left New York. Don't know why it took so long, but it did. Anyways, I moved to Shanghai, did some cases and got a favor. My favors are incredibly hard. So my question is...HOW AM I SUPPOSED TO GET A CONTACT IF I CAN'T SOLVE A FAVOR? It's really difficult to solve a favor of that level with no contacts. Anyone had the same experience...or know any ideas?

May-5-2005 19:17

Try to dress more to max your interview skills when you travel - but don't go negative on smarts. I try for about 14 charm and 7 smarts when I travel. Research is essential - if you haven't got that yet, go home and get the skill points there.

And, yes, you will have to quit a few more on the road - even after you get your PE contact - because you are just never going to be as well equipped on the road. But if you think of it as a challenge, it can be fun as well as frustrating.

May-6-2005 16:02

If you're in an agency it helps to have your agency move there to let all their agents get their contacts. Then you can use the equpiment locker to switch out your gear.

May-7-2005 23:28

Alright, thanks for the suggestions guys. Just so you know, I had already moved hq to Shanghai, i had been changing out my gear so that i checked the crime scene with max smarts and talked to people with max charm, i do keep notes on my cases, i have gotten it down to a fine art since starting, and i have advanced hair thread footprint and handwriting. I guess I will keep trying for the contacts.