Y’know, I can’t really go any more in-depth when it comes to spending points for clues. There will be times when the Keeper asks a player if they want to spend some points towards a clue. If the player agrees, then the player gets a clue that has an added benefit.

“Free” clues move the story along; clues that cost points give you a little something extra to go with it.

Simple Searches

I had forgotten to mention “simple searches”. Just because you don’t have the necessary skills for a scene doesn’t mean you can’t look around. The player just needs to be specific when doing a simple search.

Ex 1: A player with Forensics

Player: I’d like to use my Forensics skill to search the room.
Keeper: As you search the room, you notice a slight impression in the carpet by the bed. Upon closer examination, you realize that it’s a footprint. Not a shoe print, however, because this print has the distinct outline of three webbed toes!

Ex 2: A player without Forensics and doing a simple search

Player: Doctor Van Wiffle is going to search the nightstand.
Keeper: You find several matchbooks all coming from the Goose and Maverick Tavern.
When it comes to simple searches, the players need to be specific.