Naming every odd detail an anomaly
Replacement: compare what changed and how the interface responds.
What to do when the cafe stops feeling normal
Anomaly behavior can change during alpha. Use a response pattern that works before you have memorized every character or scare.
Do this now
When something changes unexpectedly, stop starting new service actions. Say what changed and where you saw it. Keep the team together long enough to compare the room, then use the current objective and visible interface to decide whether to inspect, wait or return to service. Do not turn one uncertain sighting into a confident rule for the next run.
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Action route
Follow the shift in order
- 01
Stop the task chain
Finish or safely leave the action in front of you; do not send every player in a different direction.
- 02
Name the change
Describe the object, character, sound or room area that changed without adding a theory.
- 03
Check the team state
Confirm who saw it, who is safe and whether the visible HUD changed.
- 04
Resume deliberately
Once the room is stable, re-read the objective and choose one next action.
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Decision table
Read the signal, then act
What you seeWhat to doWhy
Only one player saw the changeVerify before spreading outA second view is more useful than a fast guess.
The HUD or objective changedTreat the new text as the routeIt gives the team a shared next step.
Nothing is currently changingReturn to service with one observerThe cafe loop still needs to move forward.
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Recovery
Replace these mistakes
Following a copied counter
Replacement: use the visible objective and team observation for the run in front of you.
Leaving service abandoned
Replacement: keep one player aware of the order state when it is safe to do so.
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Quick answers
FAQ
Where is the complete anomaly list?
This page avoids publishing names and counters that are not stable enough yet. Use the response checklist for the version you are playing.
Should the whole team investigate?
Not automatically. First compare what changed, then keep only the people needed on the inspection while the rest hold the shift state.