Beginner mistakes
The short list of habits that make a first run less confusing.
What to do in the house
Start with observation
The first run is for learning where the house, camera controls, chores, and door interaction are—not for memorizing every name.
Do not overread atmosphere
Horror presentation makes ordinary details feel suspicious. Match the source-described clue instead of reacting to mood.
Write down conflicts
A conflicting clue is valuable evidence. It belongs in the needs-another-check bucket until a stronger current source resolves it.
Use a repeatable process
Set a baseline
Notice the normal house state before the first visitor.
Use the index
Search the visitor name or alias instead of guessing from appearance.
Review after the run
Record the clue and channel so the next attempt is faster.
Do not force a verdict
You opened the wrong visitor
Use the source links and alias field; names can vary between community guides.
Keep the evidence clean
Trusting a single screenshot
A screenshot can miss audio, motion, or a house-state mismatch.
Questions players ask next
Do I need to know every anomaly before playing?
No. Learn the evidence loop and keep the visitor index nearby.