Private Investigator Play-Through

[MrsFlynn]

You get these types of stakeouts too huh?

Have to laugh at them.

VJ: I strangely didn't see anything, maybe if I try again...

[MrsFlynn]

Wha-hoo!! Finished all 35 cases!! You can read about the cases in my PI Journal here.

I got the last few cases with the computer, as I lost the cases by phone option and didn't want to start the case count over again.

I'll be starting a new save in Appaloosa Plains next with Melani. It may be a short save depending on how the career works for me in AP. If it gives me too much trouble, we'll be "moving" to Twinbrook.

[Nindigo]

Congrats!!!

Yes, from me too! <3

I'm glad I'm not the only one accepting some of the same cases over again.

In Twinbrook, I had the same case involving the exact same Sims twice. Case: In the Name of Love - client: Kat Hunter target: Buck Green

And you actually managed to complete the Art Heist case---well done!!!

It solved smoothly for me twice

[MrsFlynn]

PI Journal for Appaloosa Plains - Cases are going from oldest to newest.
- Getting cases mostly by computer. If I get too many repeats I'll start using the case list via DebugEnabler.


~ 15. Fishermen
~ 14.Little Dirt

--- ★ Lv10 - Private Eye - White Trenchcoat
--- ★ Lv9 - Flatfooted Investigation Specialist - Red Trenchcoat

~ 13 .Rumor Mill:
~ 12. Gnome Footsy:
~ 11. Bermuda Triangle Love Triangle:

--- ★ Lv8 - Inspector of Iniquities - Red Trenchcoat
- Yomoshoto Evasion

Played Chess to level up the skill

--- ★ Lv7 - Licenced Snoop - Red Trenchcoat

~ 10. Gnome Footsy:

--- ★ Lv6 - Gumshoe - Red Trenchcoat
- Investigator's Case Board

~ 9. Missing Pink Feathers:

--- ★ Lv5 - Obscure Clue Sumoner - Red Trenchcoat
- New Uniform

~ 8. Closed Chapter:

Date Calls?! Darn it!! I knew they were patched in with one of the patches. Can't remember which one. I now have Pets enabled. Wasn't getting them before with just Base game and Ambitions installed.

~ 7. Snail Mail Jam:

--- ★ Lv4 - Caper Crusader - Brown Trenchcoat
- Finger Dusting Kit

~ 6. Longing Heart:

--- ★ Lv3 - Superfluous Sleuth - Brown Trenchcoat
- Professional's Frosted Door

~ 5. Missing Mouthwash:

~ 4. Scrounging for Blackmail:

--- ★ Lv2 - Small Claims Investigator - Brown Trenchcoat
- Magnifying Glass
- Stakeouts and Stakeout Reports? - Yes, but need to do 3 or more stakeout before it becomes an option.
- 3 Cases Award - Investigator Trophy.

~ 3. Hacked!:

~ 2. Hacked Off Client:
 
~ 1. Digging For Dirt:

--- ★ Lv1 - Eavesdropper - Brown Trenchcoat

[MrsFlynn]

I was trying to find a specific case via DebugEnabler and may have found a new case?. I'm not sure what it's real name is, but in DE it's called Missing Friend Case, but gives me the message Unable to fulfill requirements for opportunity.

Anyone have more info and/or have been able to solve the case?

[MrsFlynn]

Found some more cases that are giving me the message of Unable to fulfill requirements for opportunity

Nraas Name | (In-Game Name)

Bad Call - (The Bad Call) - Needs a Big Park lot in Town to trigger the case.
Loved   - (Unsure Heart) - Needs a Boy/Girlfriend Couple in Town to trigger the case.
ManLoved   - (In the Name of Love) - Needs a Boy/Girlfriend Couple in Town to trigger the case.
MissingCar   - (Wayward Jalopy) - Needs consignment shop to trigger the case and it's about the timing of doing the stakeout. Suggested to do in the morning hours and visiting the shop during business hours. - Maybe need to know the consignment shop Sim before it can trigger?
MissingFriend   - (Missing Mate)
Spa   - (Freshwater Pumps) - Needs Salon and timing needs to be right, check in with a stylist during business hours to trigger the case.

I'm thinking this is what we get for trying to get cases via DebugEnabler?  The only one on that looks familiar is Bad Call.

** Some cases need to meet specific requirements and have specific lots available in the saved game. Also the timing needs to be just right. If it's off, it doesn't work quite right.

[Nindigo]

I don't know why we get that message with some of the cases :/

[Nindigo]

A new record!

The Case of the Cop Gone Rogue
- Interview Client (exp received)
...and then the case canceled itself


Also, VJ hit level 10 Private Eye...and nothing happened. No ceremony, not even the town key reward. Nada. Zip. Zero. Nothing.

When VJ reaches 35 cases, I'm going to stop playing this profession. The level of bugginess now seriously takes the fun out for me.

[MrsFlynn]

I totally understand. Thank you -so- much for helping!!

If you want you can quit now if you'd like. Since haven't you gotten 35 cases in a couple/few other games as well?

Most of the cases I found via DebugEnabler I'm going to leave off the official list since there isn't any information about them and they most likely won't come up via regular game play.

I did note on our official case list that Rogue Cop and Wayward Jalopy cancels or doesn't work properly.

[Nindigo]

No, VJ will get to complete his LTW of 35 cases. No quitting before that.

What really annoys me is that this case - the rogue cop one - is supposed to net you a service reward from city hall. It has never cancelled for me right after the initial interview before. When I read about others doing this case, they get stuck when they are supposed to confirm a criminal's presence. I never even get that far.