What is a Hack Check (Screenshare)?

At its core, a Hack Check or Screenshare is a specific, structured procedure initiated and conducted by authorized server staff members. Its objective is to investigate and determine whether a player under scrutiny is utilizing cheats, unauthorized software, or other modifications that confer an unfair advantage within the game environment. It represents a direct method of verification, moving beyond behavioral analysis or statistical detection to examine the player's actual system environment and game configuration for tangible evidence.

This practice is fundamentally rooted in the principle of maintaining fair play – ensuring that success within the game is derived from skill, strategy, and legitimate gameplay, rather than illicit technological aids. Cheating undermines the competitive balance, erodes community trust, and can lead to widespread player frustration. Screensharing, therefore, acts as a crucial enforcement mechanism where other methods fall short. The process typically involves isolating the suspected player, obtaining their (usually necessary) consent to allow remote access to their computer via specialized software (like AnyDesk or TeamViewer), and then conducting a methodical examination of files, processes, system settings, and game-related artifacts. It is a detailed inspection designed to confirm or refute allegations of cheating based on observable evidence found on the player's machine during the check.