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CSI: Crime Scene Investigation - Dark Motives
Document Version 1.2 - April 11, 2004

Written By: Frederic Hutow
E-Mail: fhutow@togrc.com

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Copyright 2004 Frederic Hutow

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violation of copyright.

NOTE: This is a step by step walkthrough to go through the game.
Only read it if you are completely stuck since the fun is to figure out by
yourself how to solve each cases.

Document History
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1.2 (April 11, 2004) - Added Patch Information
- Added Bonus Material Listing
- Made some minor changes to all the cases
- Added more Observational Challenge Questions/Answers
1.1 (April 1, 2004) - Fixed a few errors in the Case 1
1.0 (March 30, 2004) - Completed Case 5 and added the Extra Material
- Fixed an error with Case 1 (Video Tape)
0.2 (March 30, 2004) - Completed Cases 3 and 4
0.1 (March 29, 2004) - Initial Version (Cases 1, 2 and part of 3)

Patch
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A patch is now available for CSI: Crime Scene Investigation - Dark Motives.
It updates the game to version 1.01.

The patch addresses the following issues:
-General stability/slow-down improvements during extended play sessions
-Redundant Casefile update notifications fixed
-Magnifying glass effect not appearing in some views fixed
-Evidence collected from objects in their pop-up views remain visible fixed
-Inactive pieces evidence showing up briefly after exiting lab
computer/microscope fixed
-Various instances of out-of-context dialogue fixed
-UV light effect corruption in evidence pop-up windows fixed
-Evidence collection logic adjusted in several instances

The patch can be transferred from:
http://ubisoft.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/ubisoft.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?
p_faqid=9563
(cut & paste the above link on one line)

It can also be transferred from FilePlanet:
http://www.fileplanet.com/files/130000/139293.shtml


Case 1: Daredevil Disaster
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Available Locations: Casino Stunt Site, St. Anthony's Hospital
Movie: Meet your CSI team

Go to "Casino Stunt Site"
Examine the tracks on the ground
- New Victim: Ace Dillinger
Examine the ground near a barrel
Examine the motorcycle
Examine the liquid on the ground
Use the Swab on the liquid
- New Evidence: Yellow Liquid Substance (Under the motorcycle)
Examine the wheel of the motorcycle
Use the Adhesive Lifter on the wheel
- New Evidence: Motorcycle Tire Tread (Casino Stunt Site)
Examine the motorcycle's handlebars
Use the Gloves on the sticker
- New Evidence: Service Sticker (Crashed Motorcycle)
Examine the motorcycle's engine
- Movie: Ace's custom engine
Examine the throttle
Use the Tweezers on the spring
- New Evidence: Broken Return Spring (Crashed Motorcycle)
Examine the cable near the throttle
Use the Swab on the substance
- New Evidence: Throttle Cable Substance (Crashed Motorcycle)
Examine the top area of the engine
Use the Fingerprint Powder on the engine
- New Evidence: Engine Fingerprint (Crashed Motorcycle)
Examine the stuff on the ground near the truck
Use the Swab on the liquid
- New Evidence: Chemical Substance (Truck at Casino Fountain)
Examine the landing ramp
- Movie: Evidence of a perfect landing
Examine the tread on the ramp
Talk to the man
Ask "Who are you?"
- New Suspect: David McLadden
Ask "What exactly happened here?"
Ask "What is your involvement in the show?"
Ask "How well do you know Ace Dillinger?"
Ask "Who inspected Ace's bike before the show?"
- New Location: McLadden's Trailer
Ask "Who swept up the debris?"

Go to "St. Anthony's Hospital"
Click on the man
Ask "May we speak with you?"
Ask "How are you feeling?"
Ask "What are your injuries?"
- Movie: Tally of injuries
Ask "How did it happen?"
- Movie: Ace's stunt goes bad
Ask "Do you think it was an accident?"
Ask "What should we check on your bike?"
Ask "Did anyone have access to your bike before the stunt?"
Ask "Does McLadden have a grudge against you?"
Ask "Where can we find the Producer?"
- New Suspect: Cory Muzotti

Go to "McLadden's Trailer"

Go to "Laboratory"
Show the "Yellow Liquid Substance (Under the motorcycle)" to Greg
Show the "Motorcycle Tire Tread (Casino Stunt Site)" to Greg
Show the "Throttle Cable Substance (Crashed Motorcycle)" to Greg
Show the "Engine Fingerprint (Crashed Motorcycle)" to Greg
Show the "Chemical Substance (Truck at Casino Fountain)" to Greg
Show the "Service Sticker (Crashed Motorcycle)" to Greg
Show the "Broken Return Spring (Crashed Motorcycle)" to Greg
Use the computer
Select "Finger Prints"
Do a search on the "Engine Fingerprint"
Select "Tire Treads"
Do a search on the "Motorcycle Tread"
Compare it with the "Product Code: 10244" and confirm the match

Go to "Brass' Office"
Ask "Can you look up the address of Vegas Motorcycle?"
- New Location: Vegas Motorcycle
Ask "Can you look up the address of Draffler Promotions?"
- New Location: Draffler Promotions Office

Go to "Casino Stunt Site"
Ask "What do you know about Vegas Motorcycle?"
Ask "Why did you take longer on Ace's bike?"
Ask "Do you have a grudge against the producer of the show?"
Ask "Do you mind if look around your equipment trailer?"

Go to "Brass' Office"
Ask for a warrant for the McLadden's Trailer

Go to "McLadden's Trailer"
Enter the trailer
Examine the coffee cup
Use the Magnetic Powder on the coffee cup
- New Evidence: Coffee Cup Print (Coffee Cup From McLadden's Trailer)
Use the Gloves on the coffee cup
- New Evidence: Styrofoam Coffee Cup (McLadden's Trailer)
Examine the open drawer
Use the Gloves on the tool
- New Evidence: Wire Stripping Tool (McLadden's Trailer)
Examine the trash can
Use the Gloves on the borken video tape
- New Evidence: Smashed Beta Video Tape (McLadden's Trailer)
Examine the dustpan on the ground
Examine the metal bit inside
Use the Tweezes on the metal bit
- New Evidence: Spring Fragment (McLadden's Trailer Dustpan)
Examine the broom

Go to "Vegas Motorcycle"
Examine the ground to find tread marks
Enter the shop
Talk to the woman
Ask "Are you the owner here?"
- New Suspect: Leslie Handleman"
Ask "Do you know the stuntman?"
Ask "Have you serviced Ace's bike recently?"
Ask "Do you know anythinga bout the stunt show?"
Ask "Can we look around?"
Examine the glass counter
Use the Fingerprint Powder on the counter
- New Evidence: Counter Fingerprint (Vegas Motorcycle)
Return outside and examine the tread marks
Use the Electrostatic Dust Print Lifter on the tread
- New Evidence: Tire Tread (Vegas Motorcycle)

Go to "Draffler Promotions Office"
Talk to the man
Ask "Are you the producer of the stunt show?"
Ask "What do you know about the accident?"
Ask "Can we look around your office?"
Ask "Are you going to fire Stunt Director McLadden?"
Examine the door's handle
Use the Fingerprint Powder on the handle
- New Evidence: Doorway Prints (Draffler Promotions Office)
Examine the wall near the watertank
Use the Swab on the stain
- New Evidence: Dark Stain Sample (Draffler Promotions Office)

Go to "Laboratory"
Show the "Coffee Cup Print (Coffee Cup From McLadden's Trailer)" to Greg
Show the "Counter Fingerprint (Vegas Motorcycle)" to Greg
Show the "Tire Tread (Vegas Motorcycle)" to Greg
Show the "Doorway Prints (Draffler Promotions Office)" to Greg
Show the "Dark Stain Sample (Draffler Promotions Office)" to Greg
Show the "Styrofoam Coffee Cup (McLadden's Trailer)" to Greg
Show the "Wire Stripping Tool (McLadden's Trailer)" to Greg
Show the "Smashed Video Tape (McLadden's Trailer)" to Greg
- New Evidence: Image 1 (Smashed Video Tape)
- New Evidence: Image 2 (Smashed Video Tape)
- New Evidence: Image 3 (Smashed Video Tape)
- New Evidence: Image 4 (Smashed Video Tape)
Show the "Spring Fragment (McLadden's Trailer Dustpan)" to Greg
Double-Click on the "Broken Return Spring (Crashed Motorcycle)"
Drag the "Spring Fragment (McLadden's Trailer Dustpan)" on it
- New Evidence: Assembled Return Spring (Motorcycle/Dustpan)
Show the "Assembled Return Spring (Motorcycle/Dustpan)" to Greg
Double-Click on the "Assembled Return Spring (Motorcycle/Dustpan)"
Use the Magnifying Scope on the spring
Show the "Assembled Return Spring (Motorcycle/Dustpan)" to Greg
Use the computer
Select "Finger Prints"
Select the "Coffee Cup Fingerprints" and do a Search
Select the "Counter Fingerprint" and do a Search
Compare it with the fingerprint of "Muzotti, Cory" and confirm the match
Select the "Doorway Fingerprint" and do a Search
Compare it with the "Engine Fingerprint" and confirm the match
Compare it with the "Coffee Cup Fingerprints" and confirm the match
Compare the "Engine Fingerprint" with the "Coffee Cup Fingerprints"
Select "Tire Treads"
Do a search on the "Garage Tiretread"
Compare it with the "Product Code: 91321" and confirm the match
Compare the "Motorcycle Tread" and the "Garage Tiretread"
Use the Microscope
Examine the 4 images under the Microscrope

Go to "Casino Stunt Site"
Ask "Why did you have the video tape in your trailer?"
Ask "Were you recently at Cory Muzotti's office?"

Go to "Draffler Promotions Office"
Ask "Why was David McLadden in your office recently?"
Ask "Were you at Vegas Motorcycle recently?"
Ask "Why did we find your prints at Vegas Motorcycle?"

Go to "Vegas Motorcycle"
Ask "Why did we find Ace's bike treads outside your shop?"