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+# 🎮 PWA Quick Start Guide
+
+## Getting Started
+
+1. **Visit:** https://echoesoftheashgame.patacuack.net
+2. **Register:** Create a new account with username and password
+3. **Login:** Enter your credentials
+4. **Play!** Start exploring the wasteland
+
+---
+
+## Interface Overview
+
+### 📊 Stats Bar (Always Visible)
+- **❤️ Health** - Your current HP / max HP
+- **⚡ Stamina** - Energy for movement and actions
+- **📍 Location** - Current area name
+
+### 🗺️ Explore Tab
+- **Location Info:** Name and description of where you are
+- **Compass:** Move north, south, east, or west
+  - Grayed out buttons = no path in that direction
+- **Actions:** Rest, Look, Search (coming soon)
+- **NPCs/Items:** See who and what is at your location
+
+### 🎒 Inventory Tab
+- View your items and equipment
+- Note: Being migrated for web users
+
+### 🗺️ Map Tab
+- See available exits from your current location
+- Interactive map visualization coming soon
+
+### 👤 Profile Tab
+- Character stats (Level, XP, Attributes)
+- Skill points to spend
+- Combat stats
+
+---
+
+## How to Play
+
+### Moving Around
+1. Go to **Explore** tab
+2. Click compass buttons to travel
+3. Each move costs 1 stamina
+4. Read the location description to explore
+
+### Managing Resources
+- **Stamina:** Regenerates over time (feature coming)
+- **Health:** Rest or use items to recover
+- **Items:** Check inventory tab
+
+### Character Development
+- Gain XP by exploring and combat
+- Level up to earn skill points
+- Spend points in Profile tab (coming soon)
+
+---
+
+## Mobile Installation
+
+### Android (Chrome/Edge)
+1. Visit the site
+2. Tap menu (⋮)
+3. Select "Add to Home Screen"
+4. Confirm installation
+
+### iOS (Safari)
+1. Visit the site
+2. Tap Share button
+3. Select "Add to Home Screen"
+4. Confirm installation
+
+---
+
+## Keyboard Shortcuts (Coming Soon)
+- **Arrow Keys** - Move in directions
+- **I** - Open inventory
+- **M** - Open map
+- **P** - Open profile
+- **R** - Rest
+
+---
+
+## Tips & Tricks
+
+1. **Explore Everywhere** - Each location has unique features
+2. **Watch Your Stamina** - Don't get stranded without energy
+3. **Read Descriptions** - Clues for quests and secrets
+4. **Talk to NPCs** - They have stories and items (coming soon)
+5. **Install the PWA** - Works offline after first visit!
+
+---
+
+## Troubleshooting
+
+### Can't Login?
+- Check username/password spelling
+- Try registering a new account
+- Clear browser cache and retry
+
+### Not Loading?
+- Check internet connection
+- Try refreshing the page (Ctrl+R / Cmd+R)
+- Clear cache and reload
+
+### Movement Not Working?
+- Check stamina - need at least 1 to move
+- Ensure path exists (button should be enabled)
+- Refresh page if stuck
+
+### Lost Connection?
+- PWA works offline for basic navigation
+- Reconnect to sync progress
+- Changes saved to server automatically
+
+---
+
+## Features Coming Soon
+
+- ⚔️ Combat system
+- 💬 NPC conversations
+- 📦 Item pickup and use
+- 🗺️ Interactive world map
+- 🏆 Achievements
+- 👥 Player trading
+- 🔔 Push notifications
+
+---
+
+## Need Help?
+
+- Check game logs
+- Report issues to admin
+- Join community discord (coming soon)
+
+**Happy exploring! 🏜️**