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NPC Interaction Bug Fix - Documentation Index

Date: November 4, 2025
Issue: "Press E" prompt shows but doesn't trigger conversation
Status: ✅ FIXED

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📖 Quick Navigation

🚨 For Urgent Issues

1. Just saw the bug? → SESSION_BUG_FIX_SUMMARY.md
2. Need to fix it? → EXACT_CODE_CHANGE.md
3. Want to verify? → Jump to "Testing" section below

🔍 For Understanding

1. What was the bug? → MAP_ITERATOR_BUG_FIX.md
2. How was it fixed? → EXACT_CODE_CHANGE.md
3. Why did it happen? → Read "Root Cause" in any of above

🧪 For Testing

1. Quick 2-min test? → test-npc-interaction.html (click buttons)
2. Console debugging? → CONSOLE_COMMANDS.md (copy-paste commands)
3. Detailed testing? → NPC_INTERACTION_DEBUG.md (step-by-step guide)

📚 For Reference

1. System overview? → PHASE_3_BUG_FIX_COMPLETE.md
2. All console commands? → CONSOLE_COMMANDS.md
3. Quick reference? → FIX_SUMMARY.md

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📁 Files in This Directory

Core Documentation

EXACT_CODE_CHANGE.md ⭐

What: The exact code change made
Use when: You need to know exactly what line changed
Contains: Before/after code, diff, impact analysis
Read time: 2 min

MAP_ITERATOR_BUG_FIX.md ⭐

What: Complete explanation of the bug
Use when: You want to understand what went wrong
Contains: Bug explanation, why it broke, how it was fixed
Read time: 5 min

SESSION_BUG_FIX_SUMMARY.md

What: Full session summary
Use when: You want the complete picture
Contains: Problem, cause, fix, verification, results
Read time: 10 min

Quick References

FIX_SUMMARY.md

What: Quick reference summary
Use when: You need a fast overview
Contains: Problem, solution, verification steps
Read time: 3 min

CONSOLE_COMMANDS.md ⭐

What: Copy-paste console debugging commands
Use when: Testing in browser console
Contains: 15+ ready-to-use console commands
Read time: 5 min (reference)

Detailed Guides

NPC_INTERACTION_DEBUG.md ⭐

What: Comprehensive debugging guide
Use when: Something isn't working
Contains: Step-by-step debugging, common issues, solutions
Read time: 15 min

PHASE_3_BUG_FIX_COMPLETE.md

What: Complete status report
Use when: You want full system details
Contains: Architecture, flow diagram, performance metrics
Read time: 20 min

Interactive Testing

test-npc-interaction.html

What: Interactive test page
Use when: Testing in browser
Contains: System checks, proximity tests, manual triggers
How: Click buttons to run tests

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🎯 By Use Case

"I found a bug. What do I do?"

1. Read: SESSION_BUG_FIX_SUMMARY.md (what happened)
2. Check: EXACT_CODE_CHANGE.md (what changed)
3. Test: Open test-npc-interaction.html (verify fix)

"How do I test if this is fixed?"

1. Option A: Open test-npc-interaction.html → Click buttons
2. Option B: Use CONSOLE_COMMANDS.md → Paste commands
3. Option C: Follow NPC_INTERACTION_DEBUG.md → Step-by-step

"I'm getting errors. Help!"

1. Read: NPC_INTERACTION_DEBUG.md → "Common Issues & Solutions"
2. Use: CONSOLE_COMMANDS.md → Commands 11-14 for debugging
3. Check: PHASE_3_BUG_FIX_COMPLETE.md → Architecture section

"What was the root cause?"

1. Read: MAP_ITERATOR_BUG_FIX.md (full explanation)
2. Or: EXACT_CODE_CHANGE.md → "Why This Works" section
3. Or: SESSION_BUG_FIX_SUMMARY.md → "The Bug" section

"I want to understand the whole system"

1. Read: PHASE_3_BUG_FIX_COMPLETE.md (full system overview)
2. Check: System architecture diagram in that file
3. Reference: NPC_INTERACTION_DEBUG.md → "Expected Behavior Flowchart"

"How do I verify the fix works?"

1. Option A (Fast): test-npc-interaction.html (2 min)
2. Option B (Console): CONSOLE_COMMANDS.md (5 min)
3. Option C (Manual): NPC_INTERACTION_DEBUG.md (15 min)

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📊 Document Properties

Document	Type	Read Time	Audience	Urgency
EXACT_CODE_CHANGE.md	Reference	2 min	Developers	Medium
MAP_ITERATOR_BUG_FIX.md	Explanation	5 min	Developers	High
SESSION_BUG_FIX_SUMMARY.md	Summary	10 min	All	Medium
FIX_SUMMARY.md	Quick Ref	3 min	Developers	Low
CONSOLE_COMMANDS.md	Reference	5 min (ref)	Testers	High
NPC_INTERACTION_DEBUG.md	Guide	15 min	Testers	High
PHASE_3_BUG_FIX_COMPLETE.md	Report	20 min	Managers	Low
test-npc-interaction.html	Tool	2 min	Testers	High

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🔍 Quick Search

Looking for...

• "Object.entries" → EXACT_CODE_CHANGE.md, MAP_ITERATOR_BUG_FIX.md
• "Map iteration" → MAP_ITERATOR_BUG_FIX.md, CONSOLE_COMMANDS.md
• "Console commands" → CONSOLE_COMMANDS.md
• "System architecture" → PHASE_3_BUG_FIX_COMPLETE.md
• "How to test" → NPC_INTERACTION_DEBUG.md, CONSOLE_COMMANDS.md
• "Proximity detection" → PHASE_3_BUG_FIX_COMPLETE.md, EXACT_CODE_CHANGE.md
• "E-key handler" → NPC_INTERACTION_DEBUG.md, PHASE_3_BUG_FIX_COMPLETE.md
• "Common issues" → NPC_INTERACTION_DEBUG.md (Issues section)
• "Performance" → PHASE_3_BUG_FIX_COMPLETE.md (Performance section)
• "Interactive test" → test-npc-interaction.html

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🚀 Getting Started

For New Team Members

1. Start: SESSION_BUG_FIX_SUMMARY.md (understand what happened)
2. Then: PHASE_3_BUG_FIX_COMPLETE.md (learn the system)
3. Finally: CONSOLE_COMMANDS.md (practice testing)

For Developers

1. Check: EXACT_CODE_CHANGE.md (the fix)
2. Understand: MAP_ITERATOR_BUG_FIX.md (why it matters)
3. Test: CONSOLE_COMMANDS.md (verify it works)

For QA/Testers

1. Use: test-npc-interaction.html (interactive testing)
2. Reference: CONSOLE_COMMANDS.md (automation)
3. Debug: NPC_INTERACTION_DEBUG.md (troubleshooting)

For Managers

1. Read: SESSION_BUG_FIX_SUMMARY.md (what happened)
2. Check: PHASE_3_BUG_FIX_COMPLETE.md (status report)
3. Know: Phase 3 is now 100% complete ✅

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✅ Verification Checklist

Use this to verify everything is working:

• Read SESSION_BUG_FIX_SUMMARY.md
• Review code change in EXACT_CODE_CHANGE.md
• Open test-npc-interaction.html
• Run "Check NPC System" test
• Run "Check Proximity Detection" test
• Load NPC Test Scenario
• Walk near an NPC
• See "Press E to talk" prompt
• Press E
• Conversation starts ✓

If all items check out, Phase 3 is fully functional!

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📞 Support

Can't find what you're looking for?

• Try the Quick Search section above
• Use Ctrl+F to search within documents
• Check the By Use Case section

Getting errors?

1. Check NPC_INTERACTION_DEBUG.md → "Common Issues"
2. Use CONSOLE_COMMANDS.md → Commands 11-14

Want more details?

• Read PHASE_3_BUG_FIX_COMPLETE.md (20 min)
• Contains full system architecture and diagrams

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📈 Progress

• ✅ Phase 1: NPC Sprites (100%)
• ✅ Phase 2: Person-Chat Minigame (100%)
• ✅ Phase 3: Interaction System (100%) - JUST FIXED
• ⏳ Phase 4: Dual Identity (Pending)
• ⏳ Phase 5: Events & Barks (Pending)
• ⏳ Phase 6: Polish & Docs (Pending)

Overall: 50% Complete 🎉

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Last Updated: November 4, 2025
Status: All documentation complete and verified
Next: Phase 4 - Dual Identity System