*raises hand* I'm complaining. JK.
Which game was that?
I like the idea as well, but I think we have a similar version in the "Beat Conan deduction game" (@Detective Gin: Was that the one you were talking about?). This version seems more complex, and we would need a whole lot of people who are good with deductions/mysteries, along with writing. I say we need more details and specifics before we can actually put this into play, plus it would be difficult to set up times judging by the time difference between many of us. Go ahead and try it, but before you do so, we really need somebody to get specific rules, extra details, etc. It would be easy to find things online which would make it easier for techies, plus people can communicate with friends. In real life, detectives would be allowed to use that, but if you're saying we shouldn't, you need to find a way to put a barrier up or something like that. Maybe an honor code, but people are perfectly capable of lying.
Perhaps people should be in teams? They could communicate and maybe by the end of the week, come to some sort of conclusion and present it? The team with the closest deduction wins. Teams would probably need to be decided by the Game Master, seeing as we want more of an even one. However, if you were considering a real life scenario, it would probably be better for people to get into groups themselves then report it to the Game Master.
Also, would the Game Master (or whoever is organizing this) give out hints? How often would this deduction contest take place? Please be more specific, or else we can't put this into action.