- Events all require Wits tests except for ones with the "b" (Being) listed (see next answer).
- B-evil are automatic combat. You don't need Wits for those.
- Shortcut is intended to provide a Thing reward.
- You should still resolve the location as the game is intended to follow the Event, Location, Track Check order. I always think of this as following the final Tracks to the Location.
- There is no maximum Spirit (design oversight), so feel free to add the addition 3 onto your character! Spirit really helps balance some tougher encounters with the +1 bonus per spent Spirit on a die result.