Darrell looks at his notes.

This deck focuses around Research Notes.

WHY RESEARCH NOTES IS BONKERS

There is so much synergy with Darrell Simmons.

• This gives him evidence for his ability to reduce the difficulty of any test.
• You can pile on lots of evidence with Quick Study and Captivating Discovery. Forewarned is also strong and Bizarre Diagnosis is free healing for Darrell's lower health.
• Since it's a tome, you can use Research Librarian to find it!
• Once you have research notes in play, you can exile the other copy of Research Notes and/or Research Librarian to Burn After Reading for 2 "no test" clues. Since both research notes and research librarian are 0-level cards, it will cost you no XP to re-add them to your deck at the end of the scenario.
• With its ability, you can use Quick Study to not only pump up the test, but clue you just dropped can be picked up.
• Most importantly, you can use it's on high shroud locations allowing you to clear victory locations easily!

OTHER SYNERGYS

• Pocket Telescope + Darrell's Kodak = You can investigate connecting locations so you don't have to engage enemies to collect the evidence on them.
• Press Pass + Quick Study = An extra action each turn.
• True Survivor + Resourceful = A classic combo that keeps innate skills cycling in your hand.
• Shed a Light + Gumption = Paired with Darrels ability, you can automatically succeed at 4 shroud location.
• Shed a Light + Sharp Vision + Deduction = The automatic success ensures you get the extra clues!