Buddy's Words: Your Secret Weapon

July 25, 2025 | Discuss on Reddit

Your buddy swears they'll back you up on that claim? Great! Make sure they write a clear, detailed buddy statement that paints a picture of what they witnessed. A solid statement can be the difference between awesome and "aww man".

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