The 3rd stage of the annual John Van Caneghem Tournament (2010).

I don't understand how you can participate in a tournament without trusting the host? :smile32:

Whether to play or not, whether to trust or not, whether to try to prove that you're not a fool or not – that's a matter of personal preference.
But it's much easier to avoid "sharp corners" than to lick your "wounds" later.
Besides, there are games where "espionage" is built into the gameplay itself.
And, for example, a move like "recruit the host" or infiltrate someone into that position only adds excitement to the game.
And after such games, I personally don't trust myself, let alone the host :))).
Moreover, I didn't express any distrust, but simply suggested a course of action that excludes any situations in which the host's reputation might be damaged, and the players' mood might be spoiled. And the host wisely agreed with this option.