Practical guide
Detective notebook: evidence and hypotheses
How the notebook separates observations, suspicion, contradictions, hypotheses, and confirmed facts.
Short answer
The detective notebook does not name a culprit for the player. It connects evidence, observations, suspicion, hypotheses, and contradictions, while confirmation requires a server-validated event with provenance.
What to do
- Record an observation separately from its interpretation.
- Link a hypothesis to supporting and contradicting evidence.
- Change status only after a confirmed action or event.
Practical scenario
A red fiber on the window is an observation. “The killer was inside” is a hypothesis. It becomes confirmed only when verifiable events rule out competing explanations.
Limitations
- The notebook does not reveal secrets or hidden threats in advance.
- High confidence is not canonical truth without provenance.
Common question
Can a hypothesis be wrong?
Yes. It can be supported, challenged, refuted, or archived without rewriting confirmed events.