This document discusses techniques for investigating cheating incidents in games. It identifies key questions to consider at the start of an investigation. It then outlines approaches for gathering information, such as asking technical questions, reconstructing events, separating witnesses, and getting different perspectives. The document also discusses analyzing the information by understanding the context, distinguishing premeditated from opportunistic cheating, and developing theories. Finally, it raises tactical considerations around what information is needed and how it will be used to draw a conclusion.
2. Identifying
What is triggering the investigation?
Who, when, why?
What are you trying to find out?
Any clue how?
Chances of finding an answer?
How much time will you spend?
3. Gathering information (I)
Techniques depend on your target
The competitive guy walking the line
The clueless
The liar & the storyteller
The opportunistic cheater
The premeditated cheater
The complete mess
Indirect investigations
4. Gathering information (II)
Ask questions (technical)
Reconstruct & confirm
Separate the players (when and why?)
Let them talk (why am I here?)
Ask questions (motivation, suggestion)
Witnesses, second opinions (judge?)
One last chance
Accusation
5. Analyzing
Understand the game state: technical, facts, evidence
Cheats of opportunity vs premeditated cheating
Motive, motive, motive!
Theories of what happened and their likelihood
6. Tactics
What do you want to know?
How will you investigate?
How will you use that information to draw a
conclusion?
7. What’s your tactic?
Marks on your sleeves
During the deck check or opponent asks
Check out the shuffle
Witnesses or reputation
He said, she said
Called to the table … the unfortunate classic
Extra Bird caught on camera!
Opponent “mistakes” pointed out after the match
