Don't worry, the fastest way to the direct lead is through completely random unintended side distractions.<br/><br/>"That's too obvious! The GM would never want us to go there because it's so obvious. Clearly what that npc said three weeks ago off-handedly to the other npc we heard in the bar while we were having drinks was where the real lead is!"<br/><br/>*watches the GM facepalm and then smack head on table*