Mood Balance Tracker
Track the Apathy/Mania scale, understand gameplay effects, and nudge your state toward the ideal range for each activity.
Live tracker
Current Mood Position
Move the slider to mirror your current in-game indicator. Log entries to build a personal trend.
Current state
Balanced
A neutral emotional state where neither extreme dominates
- Normal gameplay experience
- Standard health regeneration
- Neutral NPC interactions
Course correction
Recommended Actions
Use these activities to steer toward the balanced zone before critical encounters.
Sleep naturally balances emotional extremes
Calm, focused moments help restore equilibrium
Target windows
Ideal Ranges by Activity
Aim for these zones before dialogues, treatment, or investigations to avoid penalties.
Balanced empathy with professional detachment needed
Slight detachment helps maintain objectivity
Emotional engagement strengthens connections
Balance prevents both cold calculation and rash choices
Detachment helps cope with harsh realities
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Practical Tips
Quick reminders that keep your meter stable while moving between story beats.
Pay attention to visual indicators on the HUD showing your current emotional position
Before important interactions, adjust your state to the optimal range for that activity
Both ends of the spectrum have severe penalties - aim for moderate ranges
Strategically use locations and activities to shift your emotional state
The middle range (40-60) is safe for most situations if unsure
Rest naturally restores balance - use sleep strategically when too extreme
Progress tracking
Mood History
Review how your state shifted after key events. Keep it close to the ideal band to avoid penalties.
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Log your first state to unlock trend analysis.