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Dec-27-2005 11:48

Out of my last 10 favors I'd say I've falsely accused on five, maybe even more. I never had this problem before. In fact, the incredibly hard favors were easy compared to the stupendously hard cases I was solving. However, all of a sudden I can't seem to accuse correctly. I don't even want to think about how much money I've given Shady recently to keep my record clear. It almost makes me not want to play favors. I think I have th right person; I've checked evidence, used research and then then, "No, the real murderer was so-and-so..." It makes me not want to play favors. Anyone else ever had this happen?

Dec-27-2005 12:01

I have had favor patterns that curve and squiggle like crazy. I've solved at least 5 Really Really Hard's, but then I falsely accuse and quit them for about 3 times. I want to help my agency in the hunts, but so far, with my unsteady favor-solving, I've not managed to nab the correct townie as of yet.

With favors, they are supposed to be challenging. But I wish they weren't THAT challenging.

Dec-27-2005 13:25

Careful note taking is all important.

We were on a real roll, turning in case after case, favor after favor. Then a couple of hours into that get a little sloppy and BAM time to visit shady.

Time to put the files away go sit down with your favorite bloodhound on a park bench and get some fresh air.

Dec-27-2005 13:39

I always have some blank paper and a pencil to take notes on cases. It helps me a lot. Especially if I need to know who is right handed and who is lef handed. Who has curly or straight hair. Who is slim and who is heavy. That sort of thing.

Dec-29-2005 02:03

I have to quit favors from time to time, which really hurts my ego! I hate giving in! But if I don't have one of the golden rules in my hand, I won't accuse. It's too expensive!

Dec-29-2005 05:09

I have created some really good spreadsheets to keep track of all the details on both Random and Featured cases. I am going to put them on a website for general download. I think you will find them to be very useful...

Dec-29-2005 05:11

I also agree with cfm...I'd rather take 20 quits than take a severe risk on 1 false accusation.

Dec-29-2005 10:55

Thanks everyone for the tips and such. I jsut solved a favor without any problems so maybe my slump has ended. *crosses fingers*

Jan-2-2006 12:19

i take notes too. they really help.
does any one find it wierd that when you reasearch, one of the alibies is that the suspect was in a brothel!! one with " unusual"
preferences. ewwww!!!
they may be a pervert but not a murderer? come on!

Jan-2-2006 20:37

That used to be my favorite one. Now, I am more of a hard-boiled detective. I don't care why they are innocent; I just look for the name and move on.

This sleuth world is filled with all sorts of darkness...