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Two new features

Two new features - online detective unsolved crime game

2025-06-05
Two new features were added to the game:

1. Case aftermath
Some of the solutions might have added case aftermath, describing what happened after the case has closed, explanation what happened if the detective has solved the case, but missed some parts of the mystery.

2. Option to continue investigation
Some of the solutions may produce an additional decision for the detective, if the last solution was close to the correct one, but there are some broader aspects of the case that he / she missed, Game Master may offer them choice to stop the investigation right there or continue in order to find the full story.

This new features expend on the previous outcomes that the cases had, offering more choices for the users.


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Notebook quick fix

Notebook quick fix - online detective game

2026-07-07
The in-game notebook had a flaw, which in some circumstances was causing the text to be strapped off the end of the line marks, so organized notes were turning into a long string of text. The notebook was reworked, so the problem would not take pl...


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Reminder regarding use of AI

Reminder regarding use of AI - online detective mystery game

2026-07-06
It is mentioned in several places around the website, but apparently the message still did not get through - it is against the rules to submit AI-generated solutions. The Lone Detective is all about challenging yourself, not testing the AI models ...


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Interface rework - phase one

Interface rework - phase one - online sleuth game

2026-06-07
The first phase of the game interface rework has just come to an end - the main part of the game remains mostly unchanged, but the front page and several parts of the game presentation were improved. One of the most important changes is the new bu...


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Countries list update

Countries list update - online detective unsolved crime game

2026-04-22
The list of countries available in the account settings has been updated to correct an issue where the United Kingdom was represented only by England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, and Wales. This structure was a legacy feature from the system’s spor...


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Notifications problems

Notifications problems - online cold case files game

2026-02-24
In past few hours we have experienced some problems with the notifications and access code e-mails not being delivered. The reason behind it was fixed, but unfortunately the new accounts that were not activated during that period were automatically r...


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Temporary access problems

Temporary access problems - online CSI game

2026-02-16
During the night, there were temporary access problems caused by the tests of new features. The problems were solved now, if you spot any further access problem, please let us know. Sorry for the inconvenience....


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