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{
  "title": "Rue Valley",
  "description": "An isometric narrative RPG about a man trapped in a 47-minute time loop, confronting mental health challenges while unraveling Rue Valley’s anomaly.",
  "developer": "Emotion Spark Studio",
  "publisher": "Owlcat Games",
  "releaseDate": "2025-11-11",
  "platforms": [
    "Steam",
    "GOG",
    "Epic Games Store",
    "Xbox",
    "PlayStation",
    "PC"
  ],
  "languages": [
    {
      "name": "English",
      "interface": true,
      "fullAudio": true,
      "subtitles": true
    },
    {
      "name": "French",
      "interface": true,
      "fullAudio": true,
      "subtitles": true
    },
    {
      "name": "German",
      "interface": true,
      "fullAudio": true,
      "subtitles": true
    },
    {
      "name": "Russian",
      "interface": true,
      "fullAudio": true,
      "subtitles": true
    },
    {
      "name": "Simplified Chinese",
      "interface": true,
      "fullAudio": true,
      "subtitles": true
    }
  ],
  "tags": [
    "Adventure",
    "Isometric",
    "Story Rich",
    "RPG",
    "Choices Matter",
    "Point & Click",
    "Atmospheric",
    "Psychological",
    "Exploration",
    "Singleplayer"
  ],
  "movemberPartnership": {
    "summary": "Narrative team collaborated with the Movember men’s mental-health charity to portray therapy and emotional resilience authentically while keeping the game fun.",
    "objectives": [
      "Reduce stigma around therapy",
      "Normalize mental-health discussions for all genders",
      "Blend serious themes with entertaining time-loop gameplay"
    ]
  },
  "deluxeEdition": {
    "items": [
      "Digital Original Soundtrack",
      "Digital Artbook (five years of concept art)",
      "Printable Town Map",
      "Golden Pistol cosmetic",
      "Player-name Gravestone cameo"
    ]
  },
  "sources": [
    "Official website hero section",
    "Steam store Movember description",
    "Steam store requirements table"
  ]
}

[
  {
    "platform": "Steam",
    "url": "https://store.steampowered.com/app/2126190/Rue_Valley/"
  },
  {
    "platform": "GOG",
    "url": "https://www.gog.com/en/game/rue_valley"
  },
  {
    "platform": "Epic Games Store",
    "url": "https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/rue-valley-48a101"
  },
  {
    "platform": "Xbox",
    "url": "https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/rue-valley/9PJMHLRCT0J2"
  },
  {
    "platform": "PlayStation",
    "url": "https://store.playstation.com/en-us/concept/10012085"
  },
  {
    "platform": "Official Site",
    "url": "https://ruevalley.com/"
  }
]

{
  "minimum": {
    "os": "64-bit Windows 10",
    "processor": "Intel Core i5 (or equivalent)",
    "memory": "8 GB RAM",
    "graphics": "NVIDIA GTX 970 / AMD equivalent",
    "directX": "Version 11",
    "storage": "20 GB available space"
  },
  "recommended": {
    "os": "64-bit Windows 10",
    "processor": "Intel Core i7 or AMD Ryzen 7 1800 equivalent",
    "memory": "8 GB RAM",
    "graphics": "NVIDIA GTX 1060 or equivalent",
    "directX": "Version 11",
    "storage": "20 GB available space"
  },
  "source": "Steam Store system requirements panel"
}

{
  "loopDurationMinutes": 47,
  "timeAdvancesDuring": [
    "Dialogue sequences",
    "Travel between locations (walking or driving)",
    "Explicit time-wasting actions"
  ],
  "baseStats": [
    "Decisional",
    "Social",
    "Emotional"
  ],
  "resourceTokens": [
    {
      "name": "Willpower",
      "usage": "Commit to an Intention or stay focused on a goal."
    },
    {
      "name": "Inspiration",
      "usage": "Unlock creative approaches or alternative dialogue."
    },
    {
      "name": "Motivation",
      "usage": "Maintain momentum after setbacks; can be lost due to status effects."
    }
  ],
  "npcRoutineNote": "NPCs follow daily schedules; observing them is required to trigger some memories.",
  "travelCostNote": "Travel consumes precious minutes; early intentions often involve escaping town, which highlights the need for optimal routing.",
  "sources": [
    "Mortismal Gaming review (YouTube, timestamp 16:40-17:55)",
    "Mortismal Gaming review (YouTube, timestamp 13:10-14:60)",
    "Mortismal Gaming review (YouTube, timestamp 21:40-22:35)"
  ]
}

[
  {
    "step": 1,
    "title": "Therapy Intake",
    "time": "20:00",
    "description": "Session with Dr. Harrow introduces badges, personality sliders, and the Movember framing.",
    "source": "Luke Stephens preview (therapy intro)"
  },
  {
    "step": 2,
    "title": "Bar Encounter",
    "time": "20:15",
    "description": "Meet Travis, test Arrogant/Drunk tags, and gather gossip about Anita.",
    "source": "Luke Stephens preview (bar scene)"
  },
  {
    "step": 3,
    "title": "Drive to Motel",
    "time": "20:25",
    "description": "Travel consumes loop time; arrival kicks off reception Social checks.",
    "source": "Mortismal Gaming review (travel section)"
  },
  {
    "step": 4,
    "title": "Reception Patience Test",
    "time": "20:35",
    "description": "Wait out the receptionist’s phone call or interrupt politely using Social skill.",
    "source": "GameRiot alpha walkthrough (waiting at reception)"
  },
  {
    "step": 5,
    "title": "Keycard Heist",
    "time": "20:45",
    "description": "Explore rooms, commit minor crimes, gather clues for future intentions.",
    "source": "Mortismal Gaming review (crime/investigation beats)"
  }
]

[
  {
    "name": "Drunk",
    "positiveModifiers": [
      {
        "attribute": "Social interactions",
        "effect": "More outgoing, bold dialogue options appear."
      }
    ],
    "negativeModifiers": [
      {
        "attribute": "Motor control",
        "effect": "Less agile and easier to make clumsy decisions."
      }
    ],
    "notes": "Triggered by taking multiple shots at the bar; useful for social gates but risky for precision tasks.",
    "source": "Luke Stephens preview (status overview segment)"
  },
  {
    "name": "Anxious",
    "positiveModifiers": [
      {
        "attribute": "Empathy",
        "effect": "Unlocks sensitive/empathetic dialogue when dealing with other troubled NPCs."
      }
    ],
    "negativeModifiers": [
      {
        "attribute": "Confidence",
        "effect": "Makes bold or confrontational lines harder to access."
      }
    ],
    "notes": "Can be caused by narrative events; unlocks certain empathetic dialogues but may close off confident lines.",
    "source": "Official site + Steam Movember copy"
  },
  {
    "name": "Injured",
    "positiveModifiers": [],
    "negativeModifiers": [
      {
        "attribute": "Movement",
        "effect": "Travel takes longer and some checks auto-fail due to pain."
      }
    ],
    "notes": "Mentioned in Mortismal’s review as a status that can appear via story beats and impacts later checks.",
    "source": "Mortismal Gaming review (injury discussion)"
  },
  {
    "name": "Streaking",
    "positiveModifiers": [
      {
        "attribute": "Attention",
        "effect": "Draws NPC focus immediately."
      }
    ],
    "negativeModifiers": [
      {
        "attribute": "Respect",
        "effect": "Authority figures refuse to engage; raises suspicion."
      }
    ],
    "notes": "Used as a humorous example in Mortismal’s review; mostly narrative but can open unique comedic paths.",
    "source": "Mortismal Gaming review (status examples)"
  },
  {
    "name": "Total Lack of Motivation",
    "positiveModifiers": [],
    "negativeModifiers": [
      {
        "attribute": "Action speed",
        "effect": "Prompts procrastination, making players waste time scrolling or daydreaming."
      }
    ],
    "notes": "Displayed as a badge at the start of the loop during therapy; pushes the player toward lethargic responses.",
    "source": "Luke Stephens preview (therapy introduction)"
  },
  {
    "name": "Introvert Badge",
    "positiveModifiers": [
      {
        "attribute": "Composure",
        "effect": "Allows alternative 'wait and observe' prompts during social encounters."
      }
    ],
    "negativeModifiers": [
      {
        "attribute": "Impulsive actions",
        "effect": "Less likely to take initiative, so some quick options disappear."
      }
    ],
    "notes": "Mentioned in the motel check-in scene where the protagonist prefers to stare at leaflets instead of confronting the receptionist.",
    "source": "GameRiot alpha walkthrough (reception patience scene)"
  }
]

[
  {
    "name": "Impatient",
    "axis": "Decisional (far left)",
    "description": "Rushes decisions, pushes NPCs, and unlocks aggressive options but can irritate calm characters.",
    "dialogueImpact": "Useful when confronting slow processes (e.g., receptionist call), but may escalate conflicts.",
    "source": "Luke Stephens preview (character creation segment ~03:50-04:40)"
  },
  {
    "name": "Reckless",
    "axis": "Decisional (left)",
    "description": "Doubles down on gut instincts, enabling daring stunts like crime sprees Mortismal mentions.",
    "dialogueImpact": "Unlocks high-risk paths and comedic outcomes.",
    "source": "Luke Stephens preview (character creation segment ~03:50-04:40)"
  },
  {
    "name": "Sensitive",
    "axis": "Emotional (left)",
    "description": "Heightened empathy and vulnerability; opens heartfelt responses during therapy.",
    "dialogueImpact": "Better for comforting NPCs but can spiral into Anxious status.",
    "source": "Luke Stephens preview (emotional slider commentary ~04:00-05:00)"
  },
  {
    "name": "Dramatic",
    "axis": "Emotional (far left)",
    "description": "Leans into theatrical outbursts such as “I think I’m dying” at the motel to get attention.",
    "dialogueImpact": "Creates unique narrative beats with comedic or chaotic payoff.",
    "source": "GameRiot alpha walkthrough (dramatic check-in response)"
  },
  {
    "name": "Guilt-Ridden",
    "axis": "Emotional (left blend)",
    "description": "Carries remorse that can sway townfolk into sharing secrets.",
    "dialogueImpact": "Enables apologetic or confessional lines during therapy and with Anita.",
    "source": "Luke Stephens preview (slider extremes discussion)"
  },
  {
    "name": "Arrogant",
    "axis": "Decisional (far right)",
    "description": "Believes he knows best; required to unlock Travis confrontation dialogue.",
    "dialogueImpact": "Has exclusive lines when challenging authority figures like Travis or Anita.",
    "source": "Luke Stephens preview (Travis conversation, ~16:40-18:40)"
  },
  {
    "name": "Indecisive",
    "axis": "Decisional (right blend)",
    "description": "Struggles to pick a path; often needs NPC guidance before acting.",
    "dialogueImpact": "Adds hesitation prompts and can delay progress but reveals more exposition.",
    "source": "GameRiot alpha walkthrough (character creation intro)"
  },
  {
    "name": "Paranoid",
    "axis": "Social (extreme)",
    "description": "Always on edge, questioning motives; triggered by slider extremes in character creation.",
    "dialogueImpact": "Opens suspicion-focused lines and investigative angles.",
    "source": "GameRiot alpha walkthrough (character creation intro)"
  }
]

[
  {
    "name": "Escape Town",
    "category": "Main Loop",
    "description": "Attempt to leave Rue Valley during the 47-minute window, usually by rushing to the car or city limits. Early runs teach you why the anomaly resets.",
    "requirements": [
      "Acquire transportation (car keys or vehicle)",
      "Invest in strong Decisional stats to pass key checks"
    ],
    "associatedNpcs": [
      "Dr. Harrow"
    ],
    "failureBehavior": "Intentionally fails in initial loops, but reveals new dialogue about the anomaly and opens fresh memory nodes.",
    "source": "Mortismal Gaming review (YouTube, ~14:20-15:10)"
  },
  {
    "name": "Investigate Motel",
    "category": "Investigation",
    "description": "Observe the receptionist, wait for her to finish the phone call, and use social cues to gain access to rooms and guest intel.",
    "requirements": [
      "Patience or Social check to interrupt politely",
      "Optional introvert trait to unlock alternative prompts"
    ],
    "associatedNpcs": [
      "Motel Receptionist"
    ],
    "failureBehavior": "Failing the Social check forces the player to wait, consuming loop time before the NPC notices you.",
    "source": "GameRiot alpha walkthrough (YouTube, motel check-in segment)"
  },
  {
    "name": "Attend Therapy Session",
    "category": "Character Growth",
    "description": "Begin the loop at Dr. Harrow’s office around 8 p.m.; therapy sets the tone for personality shifts and ties into the Movember narrative.",
    "requirements": [
      "Start-of-loop mandatory session",
      "Emotional or Dramatic tags affect available responses"
    ],
    "associatedNpcs": [
      "Dr. Harrow"
    ],
    "failureBehavior": "Skipping or role-playing against the therapist can trigger negative status badges such as 'Total Lack of Motivation'.",
    "source": "Luke Stephens preview (therapy intro, ~03:20-05:20)"
  },
  {
    "name": "Shadow Travis",
    "category": "Character Storyline",
    "description": "Follow bartender Travis, leverage Arrogant or Drunk tags to unlock confrontational dialogue, and learn his connection to Anita.",
    "requirements": [
      "Meet Travis at the bar",
      "Possess the Arrogant tag or equivalent personality extremes"
    ],
    "associatedNpcs": [
      "Travis",
      "Anita"
    ],
    "failureBehavior": "Without the tag, conversations branch differently and may halt the lead.",
    "source": "Luke Stephens preview (bar scene with Travis, ~16:40-18:40)"
  },
  {
    "name": "Support Movember Initiative",
    "category": "Community",
    "description": "Engage with therapy/awareness events promoted by Dr. Harrow and the town to highlight mental health themes.",
    "requirements": [
      "Complete therapy check-ins",
      "Choose empathetic Emotional responses"
    ],
    "associatedNpcs": [
      "Dr. Harrow",
      "Movember Counselors"
    ],
    "failureBehavior": "Ignoring the initiative reduces rapport with townsfolk and skips unique Movember dialogue.",
    "source": "Official site & Steam Movember section"
  }
]

[
  {
    "name": "Dr. Harrow",
    "role": "Therapist",
    "firstEncounter": "Loop start (8 p.m. therapy session)",
    "personality": "Calm, clinical, tied to Movember mental-health messaging.",
    "usefulFor": [
      "Explaining status badges like Total Lack of Motivation",
      "Introducing therapy choices that affect Emotional axis"
    ],
    "notes": "Sessions frame the narrative and often gate Emotional growth.",
    "source": "Luke Stephens preview (therapy opening)"
  },
  {
    "name": "Travis",
    "role": "Bartender/confidant",
    "firstEncounter": "Bar after leaving therapy",
    "personality": "Talkative, draws the protagonist into hints about Anita.",
    "usefulFor": [
      "Testing Arrogant or Drunk tags",
      "Learning about other townsfolk schedules"
    ],
    "notes": "Dialogue changes significantly when Arrogant tag is active.",
    "source": "Luke Stephens preview (bar scene)"
  },
  {
    "name": "Anita",
    "role": "Law enforcement / authority figure",
    "firstEncounter": "Discussed via Travis at the bar; later direct meetings",
    "personality": "Tough, by-the-book, can push the protagonist around.",
    "usefulFor": [
      "Unlocking law/crime-related quests",
      "Testing Dramatic or Sensitive responses"
    ],
    "notes": "NPC reactions change depending on how much you pry into her behavior.",
    "source": "Luke Stephens preview (Anita description through Travis)"
  },
  {
    "name": "Motel Receptionist",
    "role": "Check-in desk attendant",
    "firstEncounter": "Early in GameRiot walkthrough when protagonist seeks room access",
    "personality": "Distracted, keeps talking on the phone unless interrupted politely.",
    "usefulFor": [
      "Practicing Social checks",
      "Learning to wait or use Introvert prompts to avoid confrontation"
    ],
    "notes": "Failing checks wastes time; success grants keycard and new exploration nodes.",
    "source": "GameRiot alpha walkthrough (reception sequence)"
  }
]

[
  {
    "title": "Rue Valley is Out!",
    "date": "2025-11-11",
    "summary": "Celebrates five years of development and invites players to experience the full time-loop RPG.",
    "link": "https://steamcommunity.com/games/2126190",
    "source": "Steam Community RSS (2025-11-13 snapshot)"
  },
  {
    "title": "Rue Valley Release Schedule",
    "date": "2025-11-08",
    "summary": "Lists regional unlock times so players worldwide know when the loop begins.",
    "link": "https://steamcommunity.com/games/2126190",
    "source": "Steam Community RSS (2025-11-13 snapshot)"
  },
  {
    "title": "Rue Valley Deluxe Edition",
    "date": "2025-11-05",
    "summary": "Breaks down the Deluxe rewards: OST, Artbook, Map, Golden Pistol, and personalized gravestone.",
    "link": "https://steamcommunity.com/games/2126190",
    "source": "Steam Community RSS (2025-11-13 snapshot)"
  }
]

[
  {
    "creator": "Luke Stephens",
    "video": "I tried 'Rue Valley' early...",
    "focusPoints": [
      "Personality sliders grant tags like Impatient, Reckless, Sensitive, Dramatic.",
      "Status effects (Drunk, Total Lack of Motivation) significantly alter dialogue.",
      "Arrogant tag unlocks exclusive confrontations with Travis/Anita."
    ],
    "link": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UwuDtXjYLqQ",
    "transcript": "Luke Stephens preview transcript"
  },
  {
    "creator": "Mortismal Gaming",
    "video": "Rue Valley - Review After 100%",
    "focusPoints": [
      "Confirms 47-minute loops and time only moving during dialogue/travel.",
      "Explains Intentions/Mindsets loops and unavoidable failures.",
      "Highlights mobility costs and status effects such as Streaking or Injured."
    ],
    "link": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oK50UOHRwJE",
    "transcript": "Mortismal Gaming 100% review transcript"
  },
  {
    "creator": "GameRiot",
    "video": "Rue Valley Gameplay Walkthrough Part 1",
    "focusPoints": [
      "Shows patience-based Social checks at the motel reception.",
      "Demonstrates dramatic role-play options (\"I think I’m dying\") affecting NPC behavior.",
      "Covers early alpha UX and how introvert tendencies influence prompts."
    ],
    "link": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Elpbgz4JFS8",
    "transcript": "GameRiot alpha gameplay transcript"
  }
]

[
  {
    "id": "plan-a",
    "title": "Travis Trust Route",
    "goal": "Advance the Travis/Anita storyline",
    "targetGoals": [
      "travis",
      "anita",
      "motel",
      "movember"
    ],
    "successRate": 0.82,
    "summary": "Lean into social stats plus bold states (Arrogant + Drunk) to pull intel from Travis before raiding the motel.",
    "recommendedStatuses": [
      "Drunk",
      "Arrogant",
      "Introvert badge"
    ],
    "recommendedIntentions": [
      "Shadow Travis",
      "Attend Therapy Session",
      "Investigate Motel"
    ],
    "sources": [
      "Luke Stephens preview (bar confrontation section)",
      "GameRiot motel walkthrough (reception stakeout)"
    ],
    "steps": [
      {
        "time": "00:00-05:00",
        "action": "Recap with Dr. Harrow and confirm personality tags",
        "skillCheck": "Emotional ≥ 4",
        "statusNeeded": "Total Lack of Motivation (automatic)",
        "notes": "Establishes the mental-health framing; skipping loses Movember hints."
      },
      {
        "time": "05:00-15:00",
        "action": "Head to the bar and push Travis for details",
        "skillCheck": "Social ≥ 5",
        "statusNeeded": "Drunk boost",
        "notes": "Allows Arrogant-only dialogue to gather info on Anita."
      },
      {
        "time": "15:00-30:00",
        "action": "Drive to the motel and wait out the receptionist",
        "skillCheck": "Social (Patience)",
        "statusNeeded": "Introvert badge ideal",
        "notes": "Failing wastes roughly 5 extra minutes."
      },
      {
        "time": "30:00-47:00",
        "action": "Slip into rooms and collect evidence",
        "skillCheck": "Decisional ≥ 6",
        "statusNeeded": "Sober (Drunk slows movement)",
        "notes": "Unlocks Intentions tied to Anita's storyline."
      }
    ]
  },
  {
    "id": "plan-b",
    "title": "Escape Experiment",
    "goal": "Attempt to break the loop",
    "targetGoals": [
      "escape"
    ],
    "successRate": 0.54,
    "summary": "Max out Decisional and travel efficiency to rush the escape steps; even failure logs anomaly clues.",
    "recommendedStatuses": [
      "Sober"
    ],
    "recommendedIntentions": [
      "Escape Town",
      "Investigate Motel"
    ],
    "sources": [
      "Mortismal Gaming 100% review (escape attempts discussion)"
    ],
    "steps": [
      {
        "time": "00:00-10:00",
        "action": "Speed through therapy and skip deep emotional talk",
        "skillCheck": "Decisional ≥ 5",
        "statusNeeded": "Avoid Drunk",
        "notes": "Minimizes dialogue time to start moving quickly."
      },
      {
        "time": "10:00-25:00",
        "action": "Collect car keys and fuel",
        "skillCheck": "Decisional ≥ 6",
        "statusNeeded": "Avoid Injured (auto-failure)",
        "notes": "Requires extra Willpower to complete errands fast."
      },
      {
        "time": "25:00-40:00",
        "action": "Drive toward the town border",
        "skillCheck": "None (time sink)",
        "statusNeeded": "Stay sober",
        "notes": "Random events may surface; decide quickly whether to stop."
      },
      {
        "time": "40:00-47:00",
        "action": "Attempt to push through the anomaly",
        "skillCheck": "Decisional ≥ 7 or specific Intentions complete",
        "statusNeeded": "None",
        "notes": "Usually fails but archives new memory nodes for future loops."
      }
    ]
  },
  {
    "id": "plan-c",
    "title": "Movember Support Circuit",
    "goal": "Uplift the Movember therapy storyline",
    "targetGoals": [
      "movember",
      "travis"
    ],
    "successRate": 0.7,
    "summary": "Stay sensitive, attend therapy in full, then assist the Movember outreach to unlock emotional breakthroughs.",
    "recommendedStatuses": [
      "Total Lack of Motivation",
      "Introvert badge"
    ],
    "recommendedIntentions": [
      "Attend Therapy Session",
      "Support Movember Initiative"
    ],
    "sources": [
      "Official Movember partnership announcement",
      "Luke Stephens preview (therapy choices)"
    ],
    "steps": [
      {
        "time": "00:00-10:00",
        "action": "Commit to a full therapy deep dive with Dr. Harrow",
        "skillCheck": "Emotional ≥ 5",
        "statusNeeded": "Total Lack of Motivation badge (automatic)",
        "notes": "Unlocks Movember prompts and calms anxiety penalties."
      },
      {
        "time": "10:00-25:00",
        "action": "Collect Movember flyers / speak to townsfolk",
        "skillCheck": "Social ≥ 4",
        "statusNeeded": "Total Lack of Motivation badge",
        "notes": "Use empathy to convince NPCs; failure creates new memory nodes."
      },
      {
        "time": "25:00-40:00",
        "action": "Host the small support meetup near the town square",
        "skillCheck": "Social ≥ 5",
        "statusNeeded": "Avoid Drunk",
        "notes": "Completing the meetup boosts NPC trust and future dialogue."
      },
      {
        "time": "40:00-47:00",
        "action": "Debrief with Dr. Harrow / log new emotional insights",
        "skillCheck": "Emotional ≥ 6",
        "statusNeeded": "Introvert badge",
        "notes": "Adds Movember-focused memory nodes for later loops."
      }
    ]
  },
  {
    "id": "plan-d",
    "title": "Reception Stakeout",
    "goal": "Investigate the motel staff and guest routines",
    "targetGoals": [
      "motel"
    ],
    "successRate": 0.68,
    "summary": "Use patience and introvert tactics to monitor the front desk, nab the keycard, and uncover guest intel.",
    "recommendedStatuses": [
      "Introvert badge",
      "Impatient"
    ],
    "recommendedIntentions": [
      "Investigate Motel",
      "Shadow Travis"
    ],
    "sources": [
      "GameRiot alpha walkthrough (waiting at reception)",
      "Mortismal Gaming review (crime/investigation beats)"
    ],
    "steps": [
      {
        "time": "00:00-05:00",
        "action": "Gear up at the motel lobby, note who is on duty",
        "skillCheck": "Decisional ≥ 4",
        "statusNeeded": "Introvert badge",
        "notes": "Avoid drawing attention while logging NPC routines."
      },
      {
        "time": "05:00-20:00",
        "action": "Wait out the receptionist's never-ending call",
        "skillCheck": "Social (Patience)",
        "statusNeeded": "Introvert badge",
        "notes": "If you snap too early, you lose the keycard opportunity."
      },
      {
        "time": "20:00-35:00",
        "action": "Swipe the keycard and sweep the first corridor",
        "skillCheck": "Decisional ≥ 6",
        "statusNeeded": "Sober",
        "notes": "Find evidence about Anita's patrol schedule."
      },
      {
        "time": "35:00-47:00",
        "action": "Eavesdrop on guest rooms / log routines for next loop",
        "skillCheck": "Social ≥ 4",
        "statusNeeded": "Avoid Injured",
        "notes": "Produces memory nodes that boost future plan accuracy."
      }
    ]
  },
  {
    "id": "plan-e",
    "title": "Crime Scene Sweep",
    "goal": "Strengthen Anita's trust by solving a local incident",
    "targetGoals": [
      "anita",
      "motel"
    ],
    "successRate": 0.6,
    "summary": "Follow Anita's leads, collect physical evidence, and report back before the loop ends.",
    "recommendedStatuses": [
      "Drunk",
      "Arrogant"
    ],
    "recommendedIntentions": [
      "Shadow Travis",
      "Investigate Motel",
      "Support Movember Initiative"
    ],
    "sources": [
      "Luke Stephens preview (Anita discussion)",
      "Mortismal Gaming review (crime examples)"
    ],
    "steps": [
      {
        "time": "00:00-08:00",
        "action": "Check in with Anita / learn the current suspect",
        "skillCheck": "Social ≥ 4",
        "statusNeeded": "Arrogant (for bold questions)",
        "notes": "Gives permission to inspect scenes without immediate arrest."
      },
      {
        "time": "08:00-25:00",
        "action": "Inspect motel rooms for anomalies",
        "skillCheck": "Decisional ≥ 6",
        "statusNeeded": "Sober (avoid sloppy evidence handling)",
        "notes": "Each success grants Anita-trust points used in later loops."
      },
      {
        "time": "25:00-40:00",
        "action": "Push Travis/Anita about their relationship",
        "skillCheck": "Social ≥ 5",
        "statusNeeded": "Drunk optional (loosen tongues)",
        "notes": "Unlocks additional Anita-focused Intentions."
      },
      {
        "time": "40:00-47:00",
        "action": "Report findings and file emotional impact with Harrow",
        "skillCheck": "Emotional ≥ 4",
        "statusNeeded": "Introvert badge or Total Lack of Motivation",
        "notes": "Maintains mental stability for the next loop."
      }
    ]
  }
]