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(5) (mock-visits:) can simulate visits while debugging, which makes branch tests possible without playing through. Failure modes. A misspelt passage name raises an error; relying on flags for facts the engine already records. Limitations. Does not cover save slots or version loading (C2-B08-F-05). Behaviour read from the manual, not run. Version/date. 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