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: The Expert's manual now includes a "Facility Layout" section. They can see what distractions are affecting the Defuser and must provide instructions on how to disable them (e.g., "Flip the breaker in the corner to stop the strobe light").

It breaks the "reading a PDF" rhythm for the Expert and makes the Defuser feel less like they are playing a menu-based game and more like they are in a high-stakes escape room. It adds a layer of to the communication challenge. Keep-Talking-and-Nobody-Explodes-v1.9.16_www.Fr...

: Instead of all information being on the bomb, some clues (like a code for a keypad) are hidden in the Defuser's actual room (e.g., written on a wall or under a desk). The Expert must guide the Defuser to find these "Environmental Keys" based on descriptions in the manual. Why This Works : The Expert's manual now includes a "Facility

: A hidden "stress" mechanic tracks the Defuser's accuracy and speed. If the meter peaks, the bomb might temporarily shift modules around or hide serial numbers, requiring the Expert to talk the Defuser through a "Calming Protocol" before they can resume. It adds a layer of to the communication challenge