Category: The Sprawl

Hey, have a question about the hunter move: On The Trail.

On the Trail: When you want to find someone or something, name your target.

When you gain [intel], you may note that it concerns your target. When you

spend three such [intel], the MC will describe where your target is; you say

how the clues led you to that knowledge and how you have your target or its

defenses at a disadvantage.

My question is how does the move look when utilized in your game and “note that it concerns your target”

Does this mean the player discribes fictionally how their research lead to this clue or is it possible to gather research or “farm intel” (as my players call it)

I had a player who began farming intel by researching “who owns the corner store” “where would i find my teammates hide out” ect ect. the intel gathered was then spent to track their target a group who had barricaded themselves inside an arcology. I allowed him to use the move and the intel but only gave him the building and the exterior defenses (since no one on the team researched the building or had ever stepped foot inside nor did they know who was leading this group). He seemed adamant the move should have revealed all their defenses and any leaders since he was tracking the group.

im looking for clarity on if i made the right call here any assistance would be appreciated.