Save Strategy
When to save, how many slots to use, and how to protect your cleanup run. Treat every major scene transition as a checkpoint until chapter select behavior is verified.
Core Principle
Until chapter select and replay behavior are verified, treat every major scene transition as a checkpoint. Before leaving a bedroom, finish all visible interactions, wait for dialogue to end, and capture your own screenshots if you are tracking 100% completion.
Recommended Save Points
- Before leaving each of the four bedrooms.
- Before major scene transitions (skateboard sequences, The Ritz, the party).
- After completing each challenge attempt.
- Before the final farewell sequence.
Save Slot Management
If the game supports multiple save slots (unverified), consider:
- Slot 1 — Rolling save, updated at each transition.
- Slot 2 — Backup before high-risk moments (Cassandra's room, party sequence).
- Slot 3 — Pre-credits save for post-game cleanup access.
Progress Export (Future Feature)
A planned site feature will allow exporting your local checklist progress as JSON. This protects your completion tracking even if browser cache is cleared.
What We Don't Know Yet
- Whether chapter select preserves all prior progress.
- Whether autosave overwrites manual saves.
- Whether post-credits replay resets collectible tracking.
All items above are marked needs_playtest.