Environmental storytelling is key. The Stalker is preceded by a sharp, metallic ozone scent and the sound of a lake freezing inside its chest. These sensory "tells" allow players to detect a threat even in 0% visibility blizzard conditions.

What sensory cues do you use to signal an invisible predator?

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You can follow along this journey, here, for the weekly teasers. If you want more:

The Research Outpost (Kofi): Lore-only "Field Notes" for your own games. https://ko-fi.com/cheshirege#

The Hunter's Guild (Patreon): Behind-the-Scenes for creation, development, naming rights, and more. https://www.patreon.com/cw/ches_ge

6 weeks are already in the books. Week 7 starts tomorrow. Let's document the hunt.
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