Old Newspapers is a School event you can encounter in World of Horror.
Description[]
"With the trail getting colder, you wonder if any similar case happened in the past. Maybe a little trip to the library isn't a bad idea?"
- 'study issues of local newspapers' (Knowledge check)
- [Success] "Near closing time, you stumble upon a curious article on the last page of a local newspaper. You copy the author's name, along with the address, before getting ready to leave." (-3% DOOM/+10 EXPERIENCE)
- [Failure] "It was a complete waste of time. You've spent the whole day reading about cute dogs, giant vegetables and an occasional accident. Nothing related to the case at hand." (+5% DOOM)
- 'it's a waste of time'
- "A mere thought of studying the old dusty newspapers makes your head hurt. There is no way you will waste a whole day in a library" (-1 STAMINA)
- 'connect the dots' (needs Paranoia status)
- "You find obvious clues related to the cult's activities in every article you read. Their arrogance is going to be their downfall. You tear the incriminating paragraphs from their pages and arrange them in an elaborate sequence. The librarians soon discover your vandalism and throw you out in disgust." (-2 REASON, -5% DOOM)