ugmarkj@sunybcs.UUCP (Mark D. Johnson) (06/30/85)
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*** WARNING: THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS ***
I am currently working on Infocom's SUSPECT murder/mystery game, and I
am stuck. So far, I have found the Ashcroft sale folder, trust folder,
and the piece of paper. I gave all 3 to the detective and he said, "that's
the motive I have been looking for!", exits to the ballroom, and stands
next to Colonel Marston for the rest of the evening. I think I am on the
right track since the detective doesn't arrest me. So, I tried:
> detective, arrest marston
"You've certainly shown a pattern of theft on his part, which may well
establish a motive, but what about the method and opportunity? Theft for
sure, but we're looking at murder here."
...and so on to and end-game. Method? He must have stolen my lariat!
Opportunity? He was in the area of the office at the right time! How do
I get the game to understand that? Am I on the right track? Am I close
to finishing?
Please mail strong hints. Thanks in advance!
(I have solved all 3 Zorks, Planetfall, Infidel, Cutthroats, and Hitchhiker's
Guide if anyone out in netland would like help with those.)
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