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writingwithfolklore · 4 months
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Following a Trail of Clues
                Lots of plots have at least some aspect of figuring out a mystery or uncovering some hidden truth. While it may not be a traditional murder mystery, writing a plot that revolves around the gathering of information and uncovering of clues can be written using a lot of the same techniques.
1. You should probably plan it
If you’re strictly a pantser, give it a shot, but I have never been able to pants mysteries like this. I would recommend planning it from the beginning and saving yourself a lot of time and headaches trying to piece it together later.
2. Start with the beginning and end
When planning a mystery, I start with the beginning, and then skip to the point that they uncover the truth or figure it out and work backwards to fill out the middle. What is the last hint they need to uncover the full truth, then, what leads to that hint, rinse and repeat until we get back to that beginning you created.
                For example, say the MC is trying to find their missing friend. The last point would be ‘they find their friend’, so that’s where we begin. Maybe right before that, they’re told the location, to get their location, they’ve kidnapped one of the bad guys who knows it, to get to him, they need to break into the evil lair, to find the lair, they need to spy on the organization, and so on.
3. Diversify the hints
I talk about this a bit in my post about written elements (here), but essentially, you’ll want to diversify how your characters get their hints. It will seem cheap if they find everything they need to know on conveniently spaced notes or journal entries (unless you can really justify that), or it’s all told to them by someone who happens to know it all (such as the ‘wise man’ trope).
                Maybe they find the last clue written down, but the one before was told to them from a key character, and the one before was puzzled out through a riddle, etc. etc. Here are some places to find clues:
Someone else knows something
This could be either an ally or an enemy. Family members, friends they weren’t aware of, a hidden partner, seemingly a stranger who knows more than they’re letting on. If they are an ally, there should be a reason they haven’t come forward yet, or justification for why their testimony is where it is in a story. Maybe they are somewhat accidentally guilty in the mystery, maybe they are afraid to be involved, maybe they aren’t aware anything has happened at all.
If they’re an enemy, maybe your protagonists need to corner them, best them in a battle, talk to them away from their boss, kidnap them, etc. Consider why this person would betray their ‘side’ to provide a clue to the protagonists.
Journal entries, notes, letters, ledgers, or otherwise written down
Physical evidence—footprints, pieces of clothing left behind, an object, photos, drawings
Biological evidence--fingerprints, DNA, hair, etc. If your character already has access to the equipment for this, great! If not, consider how they could find this out.
A prophetic dream or vision (use in cases in which it would make sense for your character to have this, obviously)
A riddle, poem, or song, if you can justify it.
An educated guess (for small jumps)
Timing—if they can figure out a timeline, they may be able to figure out something else
Something is missing or off place. That’s odd, character always leaves their book on the bedside table, so why isn’t it there?
Any other ways to get hints or clues to your characters?
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tare-anime · 5 months
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I notice that Endo always slips in subtle hints of sxf world building whenever he make an Eden kids focused chapter.
In the latest chapter 88, he slips in rumours:
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We have a "King Willy the second" and "Queen of enemy nation".
It makes me think that there might be kingdoms in the land of Ostania, or in adjacent lands nearby Ostania. Perhaps this kingdoms already gone, or maybe there're still exist?
This really brings back a theory regarding Anya as the descendants of an extinc kingdom, due to her hair color, and her ability to speak "ancient language"
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Even though, the "ancient language" can also means Anya overhears the lab scientist listing all terminologies in latin words.
Another example.
Back then, at chp. 42, he slips in
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Pastry of knowledge. With a big picture of Apple. An Appe of knowledge. In Eden Academy.
Apple. Knowledge. Eden.
A reference to bible, in which someone in Eden might know a forbidden information, in corelation with Handler Sylvia's teaching to Twilight: knowledge is a very dangerous weapon.
A fact that there is a space race in the sxf world
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Or a fact that Mr. Green knows a secret code for Ostanian people who deflect to the West
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So as much as I really enjoy chapters where Endo shows us kids acting like kids (with all their dramatic antics); which emphazise Twilight and Yor's resolution to stay in the shadow in order to maintain peace so that these kids can always enjoy their time being kids; I will always squints my eyes for these clues. 🤣🤣
I love Endo and his way of storytelling.
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dumblr · 1 year
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I don’t take hints. Throw a rock at me.
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suchawrathfullamb · 3 months
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when hannibal says "people thought we were having an affair, why weren't we?" and alana says "you were already having one!" was it with another man because why would people think he was having an affair with alana if he was already having one with another woman? this means nothing but bryan fuller is the creator so i'm just gonna take this as "people assume heterosexuality as always and dismissed that hannibal was having an affair with a man and assumed he was having one with the first attractive female he seemed friendly with and was friendly with him"
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anathemafiction · 10 months
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Hi! A while ago I managed to get the "route" where lance slips about latim, but I cant manage to get this part again :( would you mind telling what are the important choices that lead to the slip? Thank you!! (and please excuse my english, its not my first language ;-; )
To trigger this, you need to have a Lore stat of 35 or higher. 
Here are the choices which raise Lore throughout the entire game. You don't need to pick every single one of these, but at least a good amount until you reach the 35% mark:
You were curious about some inscriptions on the wall. One step led to another, and the next thing you knew, you were lost. (Chapter One)
Inspect the ancient armor in the tombs. (Chapter One)
Take the gauntlet with you. (Chapter One)
The old gauntlet still rests in your satchel. You go to retrieve it. (Chapter Three)
If you choose to inspect the coin instead, pick this: You look at its design and try to compare it with others you have found before. (Chapter Three)
Visit the Devil's Bridge. (Chapter Four)
You follow her gaze to the statue. "Vulcan," you invoke the name. "Tell me about him." (Devil's Bridge)
You speak a name. "Nero," you say to the air. "Heard of him?" (Devil's Bridge)
"I have…" You hesitate. "A gauntlet with a face on it. One I've seen before. You wouldn't happen to know it?" (This option is only present if you don't know Nero's name which, if you're doing a Lore playthrough, you probably already know. But I'll add it to this list because it raises Lore - Devil's Bridge)
You think of all you've learned. Emperor Nero. And decide to put it on paper. (Chapter Seven)
You go to your bag and pull out the gauntlet you found in the ruin. (Appears if you haven't inspected the gauntlet and don't yet know who Nero is - Chapter Seven)
You look at its design and try to compare it with others you have found before. (Again, if you haven't inspected the coin before and do it now, this option raises Lore - Chapter Seven)
That's it! Lance will have a slip of the tongue then. 
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The Hint system in the Wood Grain UI Nancy Drew games is genuinely awful. The task will be like “Go outside and investigate the weird noise,” and the hint will be like “First, you need to look up the definition for ‘outside.’” And then it’ll prevent you from getting more hints for thirty minutes.
Meanwhile in the old games, Ned, unpromptedly, would just be like, “It was Paul digging through the trash. Go find the ring he left near the trash can and ask him what he was doing. This will trigger the final cutscene.”
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nando161mando · 5 months
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If coming to a #freePalestine rally, bring a mask because:
1. #CovidIsNotOver
2. Cops are taking photos.
We protect each other. 🇵🇸
Masks keep us all safe. 😷
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auntbibby · 2 months
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neurotypicals: hmmm if i state what i want plainly, it might get criticized as rude or selfish
neurotypicals: hmmmm
neurotypicals: i know!!!!! ill hint at it ambiguously, so if my target picks up on the hidden meaning and finds it rude or selfish, i can deny i ever meant any hidden meaning!!!!
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Hiiii bestie I got a question.
What do you need to do to get the Devil's dozen? Because on one play-through I'd get it but the next I won't? Or is it like a super secret that I can't crack?🫢
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Each ball has different requirements, but Devil's dozen is ultimately a finesse + endurance check.
To simplify, I'd say you'll need finesse > 29, endurance > 29. Agility > 29 helps in the last ball (where you can sprint towards it) but you also need to not be too tired (which goes back to endurance). And you can choose the other options if you're not fast enough (e.g. Concentrate).
You also need to not "protect your moneymaker" (i.e. face) when Coach Sy blasts a ball right towards you. Courage in the face of adversity!
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pja-party · 20 days
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Teacup Family:
Athena 😢
Faith 😵
Utena 😵‍💫
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tamapalace · 4 days
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Bandai Dropped Clues before Launching Very Berry Land & LoveMelo Concert Downloadable Content
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Did you notice that? Before the Tamagotchi Uni 1.6.0 software update as announced with the new Tama Portal feature bringing downloadable content to our devices, Bandai did drop some hints on two of the locations!
That’s right, beautiful artwork of both Very Berry Land and Melody Land were posted on their social media profiles. Is that a coincidence? Perhaps we’ll get clues for the two remaining locations?
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youweremadetosoar · 3 months
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Everyone talking about how, in the new Percy Jackson series, Luke seems so nice and unassuming even when we know how it ends but did you guys hear the instant music change when he shook Percy’s hand for the first time?
“I’m Luke,” [*EVIL MUSIC INTENSIFIES*]
Guys when I tell you my whole being mourned for who Luke is and who he was and who he will be.
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sharlmbracta · 3 months
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this is woodland stable, botw
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damn she predicted the entire sequel
please no totk spoilers on this post as i haven't been able to play the game yet please and thank you
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taekooktimeline · 8 months
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August 3, 2023 -
Jk goes live! Throughout the live, suspicious noises can be heard in the background, indicating someone else is at Jk’s home with him. I’m aware that sometimes gadgets do hum and whir, but there’s a distinct door slam that’s indicative someone else is present and making those noises. Five minutes into the live, Jk glances back -
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And at 5:35 you can clearly hear a thud (I’m going to assume it’s the fridge shutting, since Jk will soon after comment about the fridge (see below)).
At 5:59, more noises can be heard in the background, and Jk glances over again.
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He then looks to his left again, while excusing the noises as the fridge.
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Timestamp 6:06
Below are a couple links to various suspicious noises noted during Jk’s live.
https://twitter.com/malgotkvk/status/1687140292934213638?s=46&t=StSwHjW0_Domk_lHUFMaCg
https://twitter.com/ayenemipololito/status/1687129029877329920?s=46&t=StSwHjW0_Domk_lHUFMaCg
During the start of the live, Jk makes periodic comments that his house is a mess, he needs to clean and the wifi doesn’t work well (expressing that it’s getting him stressed). Some have speculated based on these comments and the background of his more recent lives that Jk spends more time at Tae’s and his house is used more for storage. Decide as you like.
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timestamp 1:06 (pic 1) 4:52 (pic 2), 9:28 (pics 3-4)
Jk complains about the network “in this house,” and shakes his head in frustration. He then asks, “What’s wrong with this house?” Again, comments like this have led to speculation he spends more time at Tae’s than his (but again, please decide as you will). He goes out of frame, and can be heard saying, “The LTE isn’t working either.” After saying this, “Huh?” can be heard. I’ll leave a couple links for you to decide if it’s Jk talking to himself, or to someone else, plus the timestamp is noted to hear in real time.
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Timestamp 9:53
https://www.instagram.com/p/CvfFqweNkbG/
https://twitter.com/fan_ac_taekook_/status/1687161451176214560?s=46&t=StSwHjW0_Domk_lHUFMaCg
https://twitter.com/hopetk000/status/1687151890352820224?s=46&t=StSwHjW0_Domk_lHUFMaCg
https://twitter.com/evexece_kthjjk/status/1687416779264708609?s=46&t=StSwHjW0_Domk_lHUFMaCg
While complaining about the wifi, Jk expresses his stress about the house, saying, “I think I need to turn over the entire house once.” He then shakes his head and says, “It’s too stressful. I can’t live this way.” He once again glances to his left, then glances further left. I didn’t hear any noises at this time, so perhaps he’s just looking in that general direction, but since he looked this way when his “fridge” was making noise I thought I should note it, since it’s interpretative why he looked this way.
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Timestamp 27:39
This isn’t Taekook related, but Jk has never spoken about religion, so I want to archive this.
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Timestamp 32:13
Of course, it’s not impossible or improbable that someone else is in the home with Jk. On September 28, 2018, we can hear Tae’s distinct voice during Jk’s live, and then Jk glances over and then looks back to the camera and says, “Quiet,” before telling us he’s only going to be on live for 10 minutes.
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Recap - https://www.tumblr.com/taekooktimeline2018/625029355610980353
And of course, no one can forget the infamous May 19, 2019, when Tae clearly didn’t leave Jk’s hotel room, threw a chocolate wrapper, sighed after Jk did and whispered, “Saranghae.”
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Recap (it should be noted that I always thought Tae threw the chocolate wrapper out of frame, but at the time of writing this specific piece, I worked the blog with someone else and we didn’t disclaim for disagreeing opinions at first, hence why it was attributed as dust. Tumblr is too cumbersome to edit so I’ve just left it as is, but see the recap and links within the recap):
https://www.tumblr.com/taekooktimeline2019/625212630501556224/may-19-2019
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abybweisse · 11 months
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What do you think, who will be the final villains?
Maybe Queen Victoria will be a negative character in like in the anime?
Could London burn down like in the anime?
I've answered asks like this a few times.
Basically, I still expect the big bads to be Queen Victoria and John Brown, much like the queen and Ash Landers/Angela Blanc were in s1. But I doubt it would include London burning down.
I do, however, expect/hope that Tower Bridge is discussed as part of the reason the Phantomhives were attacked. Because I think that Vincent wasn't as helpful as the queen wanted when she asked for money and workers... and after the attack, the estate was relinquished to the crown, and she moved funds and people from the estate into the bridge project. Which points back to what our earl says (ch85) about how long it's taking to build the bridge -- that humans have priorities. I think that Vincent focused on other priorities, while the queen wanted all the needed resources for the bridge right away... since the bridge was historically dedicated to her dead husband, Prince Albert. There are other clues about this, like the timeline itself for the bridge project in the manga (ch85 again, see below), as well as Vincent saying (ch132) that bridges and ditches take a lot of money and help (manpower).
Sebastian points out in ch85 that the project plans were approved around when the earl was born, so 1875. Then he says construction didn't actually start until 3 years ago. This discussion is in 1889, so construction started in 1886. Well, the twins were born in 1875, and Vincent's priorities were his pregnant wife, the expected child, and their estate's prosperity. The attack happens December 14, 1885, and the demon contract is made ~Jan 20, 1886. Then construction "magically" begins around the time that our earl is working to regain the estate under the Phantomhive name. Vincent had previously (ch132 again) warned Francis/Frances that if he didn't have an heir who could run the estate, they might have to relinquish the property to the crown. That's exactly what happens between the attack itself and our earl officially becoming Earl Phantomhive. Our earl officially gets the earl title on March 17, 1886 (ch63). In the letter the queen sends to our earl, she even confirms that the estate and title were in her hands until it could be returned to the Phantomhives (or bequeathed to another family).
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Though there is probably more than one reason for the attack on the Phantomhive family, I theorize that a big part of it is essentially a money (and labor) grab by the queen.
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anathemafiction · 10 months
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You said that Alessa and Hadrian can impulsively kiss you in Chapter 8. Can you tell how to trigger that?
The impulsive kisses happen in Chapter Eight, right before you step into Rafael's interrogation. But, I just checked the code, and I misspoke. 
Alessa doesn't kiss you impulsively, which, now that I think about it, alines with her character. Alessa's not in the headspace to do it. She's so focused on the Eye and the real possibility that you all (including the White Company) are doomed. 
There's one option with Alessa that has Romanus kissing her impulsively if you haven't in the inn — and it's this one: "Stop putting everything on your shoulders," you say forcefully. "We'll deal with this. Together."
It's a small, quick, reserved kiss, but it's your first with her. 
Hadrian, however, will kiss you in all of the options except this one: You feel steel settling over your heart. "Maybe prayers aren't the answer, Hadrian."
Where, essentially, you disregard his feelings. In all the other options, if you don't kiss him in the inn, then Hadrian will kiss you out of impulse. 
Hope this helps!
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