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Ideas around forensics training - Vulwin_Gilran - 03-03-2026
Now I know that it's not merged but I saw PR #26093 about adding a specific training for the det, and it got me thinking about some old ideas I had about detectives which could be interesting to have as part of forensic training.
Being able to estimate time of death or time since death, whichever would work better, when examining a body.
(not as sure about this one, as it relies more on crime scenes not being messed with immediately) being able to tell if the body was moved after they died
(not sure on this one as im unsure how hard it would be to implement) on examining bodies which were killed via certain fairly unique means such as being fibrewired/choked that leaving a detail the detective would notice. Also could be interesting if a detective was able to recognize deaths from certain poisons?
Very interested in hearing other ideas aswell
RE: Ideas around forensics training - Zombie - 03-03-2026
I've been thinking lately, that it is way too easy to hide crimes by simply wearing gloves. I can't remember the last time a non-petty crime was solved by forensics and I have been floating an idea in my head.
Anyway, in 2025 DNA forensics allows us to solve crimes that are 30 years old by, by having preserved murderweapons, a strand of hair or whatever. I don't see why a culprit wouldn't have left some DNA on a murder victim, even if just a strand of hair (go go baldies with a wig leaving nothing). Anyway, I propose the DNA should be able to take a swap of a victim (possibly just with a wet sponge or something equally goofy) and insert it into a machine that will analyze DNA on the victim, this process could maybe take a few minutes and not be done on scene like with fingerprints.
Possible ways to avoid leaving DNA: Wear a full bodysuit that you have showered with on before committing crime
I also think this detective training / ability should not be unique to detective (might be antag, might be dead, might not even have spawned) - Could give the same machine to medbay in morgue.
I like your idea too, again, I don't think it should be unique to detective. Possibly the MD should be experienced enough of a doctor to recognize the same things.