Buffers

Buffers are review lists for extra information. They are separate from normal focus navigation. Moving focus chooses what information is available; buffer commands let you inspect that information without moving focus away.

Default Buffer Controls

• Ctrl+Up: previous item in the current buffer.
• Ctrl+Down: next item in the current buffer.
• Ctrl+Left: previous buffer.
• Ctrl+Right: next buffer.
• Right stick directions perform the same actions on controller.

Common Buffers

• UI: text and details for the currently focused UI element.
• Events: recent gameplay events.
• Card: card name, cost, effects, traits, upgrades, and related text.
• Creature: unit stats, status effects, abilities, equipment, and intent where available.
• Artifact: artifact name and effect text.
• Reward: reward details.

Only buffers that have relevant information are available. Use Ctrl+Left and Ctrl+Right to cycle through them.

Why Buffers Matter

Some elements need short focus text but long detail text. For example, a card in hand may speak only its name and important immediate effects, while the card buffer contains the full text. Shops, challenge rewards, artifacts, compendium entries, and event options also use buffers for details.