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Jul-2-2004 22:27

Sorry I can't be more precise about the job things that I'm talking about, but they're the ones you do for the Cosa Nostra or the Dies Arcanum or the Order of Socrates. I have the best standing with La Cosa Nostra so I'll use them as an example. Sometimes the Don of La Cosa Nostra will send me to do little jobs where I get information for her. But when I get there I have to answer all these questions about books I've never read (Okay okay it's only three questions, but it's still tricky). Even if I've read one or two of the books, I don't ever stand any chance of answering the questions correctly. :(. Perhaps instead of the questions being about mystery books they could be some sort of puzzle or riddle or something? Maybe I'm just stupid? Anyhoo, thanks for reading.

Jul-3-2004 01:06

Firefly, your suggestion for a puzzle would be nice for a change, though that will mean more work for Ben. *laughs*

Alternatively, you may want to use a Search Engine such as Google (www.google.com), and do some research there. It has always worked for me.

Of course, the library would be a commendable place to conduct your research, but it is highly time-consuming. I don't recommend it if you are not a patient person. ;)

Jul-3-2004 01:26

www.agathachristie.com is really helpful too. It lists all of her books in alphabetical order.

Jul-3-2004 10:09

thanks, but ive tried google and sometimes amazon.com even helps, but i'm just either too bad at research or the answers aren't out there if you don't go to the library (waaay time consuming and often not an option for me as im only 13 and not in walking distance)

Jul-3-2004 10:39

YES! I'M NOT ALONE!

Jul-3-2004 11:00

This is why Google is the best invention ever. :)

Jul-3-2004 14:07

Some Google tips:
1. Put names and book titles in quotes, e.g. "Agathe Cristie"
2. Put all the given information into your search, e.g. author's name, book title, name of victim...
3. Sometime there are keywords to be added, like drug or victim.
3. It helps to google for each given answer. Sometimes he wrong ones won't give you a result.
4. For more complicated questions, like the one about Poe's first crime novels, you'll have to find a page with more detailed information.

Jul-3-2004 14:13

Cool thanks, that'll help (although I still like the idea of not answering questions like that)

Oh oh oh wait pick me pick me, what does researching stuff in the hall of records do? Thanks

:)

Jul-3-2004 16:47

You can make use of the Hall of REcords if you possess the Research Skill. THis can be purchased with your Skills Points through a link in your "Detective" Page.

The Research done at the Hall of Records may eliminate one of your suspects with a FAKE alibi, as the murderer. So.. you'll have 1 less suspect to question and accuse.

Some points to note abt Research:

1. Try not to go there until you have enough suspects (for that level of difficulty), otherwise your research skill runs the risk of turning up NOTHING.

2. The Research can only be done once for each case. So no matter how many times you go back to the Hall of Records, the results will still be the same as the first time.

3. You may wish to dress in SMarts gear before going to the HAll, though in all the cases I've done, this hasn't been a huge factor of reaping favorable results.

Hope this has answered your question. *smiles*

Jul-3-2004 17:30

you dont have to dress SMART, to have research work, it works automatically, the only thing it requires though, is that you have that person on your list of suspects, and you can research how ever many times you want, but the results will be the same

Jul-3-2004 18:34

here's a nifty research tip: go there before interviewing any new suspects - it saves asking them unnecessary alibi questions, if they're the ones who come up in your research...the amount of questions asked of a suspect really comes into play in the harder aspects of the game