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Investigation

Investigation is the ability to actively look for things, and hopefully, find them. This skill is used when observing something over a period of time and can make assessments about patterns or hidden flaws. in contrast of passive Alertness, Investigation gives more in-depth information at the expense of extra time.

Trappings

Finding Hidden Things

The base difficulty to find something is Mediocre(+0) with the number of shifts equal to the time needed to find the object.

Declarations

Investigation can also be used to declarations, similar to Declare Minor Details trapping. This allows Sherlock Holmes-like declarations, asserting minor details about the scene, and confirming them with a successful skill roll.

Surveillance

Surveillance is the art of using Investigation to keep track of a target over an extended period of time. If the investigator is looking to keep an eye on a target and remain hidden a Stealth roll is also necessary. Long term surveillance is restricted by Endurance to maintain your focus throughout the effort.

Stunts

Stunt Prerequisite Description Page1)
Scene of the Crime Use to determine what has changed since last visit 92
Eye for Detail Scene of the Crime FP for skill check to search previous scene 92
Uncanny Hunch 1 Investigation, 1 Empathy Hidden hunch about something allows skill against it 92
Lip Reading Eavesdrop on conversations you can only see 92
Focused Senses +2 bonus when using selected sense 92
Impossible Detail Focused Senses No penalty for details too small to normally sense 92
Quick Eye -2 Time for searching 92
Pin the Tail +2 bonus to track a target during Surveillance 1532)
Complement Stealth while Shadowing someone
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