Mathematical Problem is a Scripted Call Incident featured in 911 Operator. This call has only one possible storyline, in which a young child named Oscar calls 911 for help with his arithmetic homework.
As a Scripted Call, Mathematical Problem can only be triggered in Career Mode, and only in Chicago.
This call allows you to win the Achievement "Order of Smile".
Opening Line[]
| Speaker | Line |
|---|---|
| Operator | "911, what's your emergency?" |
| Caller | "Yeah, I need some help." |
| Operator | "What's the problem little guy?" |
| Caller | "With my m[...]" |
Reputation[]
| Dialog Choice | Resolve Call Reputation | Ignore Call Reputation |
|---|---|---|
| (Script default) | 2 | |
| (ANSWER CALL) | Set to -1 | Set to +1 |
ARE YOUR PARENTS HOME?
|
Set to -2 | Set to +2 |
ZERO
|
Set to -2 | Set to +2 |
EIGHT
|
Set to -2 | Set to +2 |
WHAT'S YOUR GUESS?
|
Set to -2 | Set to +2 |
| Maximum possible: | -2 | 2 |
The script sets a default Reputation reward of +2, but there is no way to finish the conversation and send units to the address without it getting set to a negative value beforehand. As a result, you will always receive a penalty for sending units to the incident site (which would have to be discovered by tracing the call, as there is no way to acquire it through conversation).
In short, this call should be IGNORED. The Optimal Conversation below shows the fastest way to do so while acquiring the full +2 Ignore Reputation reward.
Plot[]
This call has only a single plotline and a single ending.
Summary[]
A young boy named Oscar, perhaps 4 years old, calls 911 and asks for help. It takes the operator a moment to realize that the boy needs help with his arithmetic homework. He has been taught to call 911 if he needs help, and since his mother was busy, he figured he should call.
The operator indulges the boy for a moment, but then asks to speak with his mother. The mother apologizes sincerely and promises to keep the boy away from the phone. The operator asks her to make sure that the boy will not be afraid to call 911 in the future - in case of a real emergency.
On Site[]
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MATHEMATICAL PROBLEM | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Element | Name | Actions | Notes | ||
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Child on the phone | Always a male child. Resolved by default. | |||
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Child's mother | 
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Fine | $200 | Always white female. |
- On arrival, units will find the child and his mother at home.
- The child is resolved by default, and does not require interaction.
- The mother must be fined by police for $200.
- NOTE: Sending any units to the incident site will cost you at least 1 point of Reputation - certainly not worth $200.
Optimal Conversation[]
This Optimal Conversation is designed to maximize the number of Reputation points acquired from IGNORING the call as quickly as possible.
| Speaker | Dialogue | Extra Effects |
|---|---|---|
| Operator | 911, what's your emergency? | Reputation -1 |
| Caller | Yeah, I need some help. | |
| Operator | What's the problem little guy? | |
| Caller | With my m[...] | |
MATH?
| ||
| Operator | With your math? | |
| Caller | ... I have to do it. Will you help me? | |
WHAT'S THE MATH?
| ||
| Operator | Alright, what's the math? | Reputation set to -2. Ignore Reputation set to 2. |
| IGNORE the call as soon as the boy begins speaking his next line. | ||
Achievement: Order of Smile[]
This is one of the few calls that allows you to get the Achievement "Order of Smile". However this requires engaging with the child for a bit longer than necessary. You can still IGNORE the conversation to get a Reputation reward after that's done.
| Speaker | Dialogue | Extra Effects |
|---|---|---|
| Operator | 911, what's your emergency? | Reputation -1 |
| Caller | Yeah, I need some help. | |
| Operator | What's the problem little guy? | Reputation -1 |
| Caller | With my m[...] | |
MATH?
| ||
| Operator | With your math? | |
| Caller | ... I have to do it. Will you help me? | |
WHAT'S THE MATH?
| ||
| Operator | Alright, what's the math? | Reputation set to -2. Ignore Reputation set to 2. |
| Caller | Okay, seventeen... | |
| Operator | Yeah? | |
| Caller | Take away seven... | |
| Operator | Uhum... | |
| Caller | Is what? | |
TEN
| ||
| Operator | That's ten. | |
| Caller | Ok... | |
WHAT'S NEXT?
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| Operator | Yeah... what's another problem, that was a tough one. | |
| Caller | Umm here is one four.... take away four. | |
WHAT'S YOUR GUESS?
| ||
| Operator | And how much do you think that is? | |
| Caller | Five! | Achievement: Order of Smile |
| IGNORE the call as soon as the mother begins to speak. | ||
After Action Report[]
| Condition ID | If... | After-Action Report Text |
|---|---|---|
| Inter | Mother -> Fined
|
"Intervention was completely unnecessary." |
| Goodmath | TEN
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"Math help was provided." |
| Badmath | EIGHT
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"However, some calculation error occurred." |
WHAT'S YOUR GUESS?
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Trivia[]
This call script is based on a real 911 call (from before 2010) in which 4-year-old Johnny called for help with his arithmetic. Much of the script directly quotes the original call, verbatim.