Using a rigid day script
Replacement: follow the objective and current room state after every update.
A walkthrough loop you can reuse every shift
Objectives can change as the alpha evolves. This route follows the player-visible state instead of pretending every day has one permanent script.
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Run each shift in four passes: orient, serve, observe, recover. At opening, read the objective and HUD. During service, keep one active task moving. When the cafe changes, stop adding new tasks and compare what the team can actually see. After the interruption, re-read the objective before resuming; do not assume the old task is still the right one.
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Action route
Follow the shift in order
- 01
Orient
Confirm the day/open state, current objective, order count, reputation, Sanity and cash.
- 02
Serve
Complete the visible service task and keep the order queue from becoming the team's only focus.
- 03
Observe
Name unexpected visual or audio changes and give one player room to inspect while others hold position.
- 04
Recover
After the interruption, check the objective and HUD again before choosing the next action.
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Decision table
Read the signal, then act
What you seeWhat to doWhy
The objective remains clearContinue the current taskA visible instruction is stronger than a remembered route.
The team disagrees about a changeStop and compare positionsSeparating observations from guesses prevents a panic chain.
The interruption endsRe-read before resumingThe next required task may not match what you were doing before.
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Recovery
Replace these mistakes
Adding tasks during a scare
Replacement: freeze the queue, resolve the visible problem, then restart service.
Skipping the recovery check
Replacement: verify objective, orders and Sanity before moving again.
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Quick answers
FAQ
Does this walkthrough list every day objective?
No. It gives a reusable shift loop because alpha objectives can change. Follow the current task shown in your game.
When should I check CCTV?
Use the CCTV workstation when the current task or a visible cafe change gives you a reason, then return to the shift loop.