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State, Continuity, and Information Management: Updating shared state

After an action resolves, update the affected resources, conditions, locations, or commitments. Agree who maintains each record and confirm consequential changes. Keep the record retrievable instead of relying on memory alone.

Example: If a door is barred and a key is transferred, record both the changed access and the new holder rather than only the scene's narrative outcome.

Check your understanding: Does delegating a record remove the need to confirm important changes? No. Clarify responsibility and check shared understanding.

Application: choose a situation where you could try this approach. Write the cue you will look for and the action you intend to take.

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