Rematch done on the new build, same setup as before (real itch page, 1280x800, one wheel notch every 0.9 s, never pressing A or D):
- PLAY is above the fold now, no page scroll needed to start.
- The metronome held PERFECT RHYTHM but fuel sat at 50% the whole time and the combo stayed at x1 ("Combo stuck at x1, judge posts"). It went out at 2:54 when a reverse scroll hit, versus 5:02 and still going last time. So rhythm alone keeps you alive but no longer carries you.
- The meme checkpoint it ignored logged "Checkpoint failed: -8 fuel" and no +150 this time. Low Battery Mode, which it did hold through, still paid +150. That's the right split.
- Page jump: 0 in 332 notches including the tutorial cards (it was 7 across my runs before).
- I didn't get an algorithm update in 2:54, so I haven't seen that banner yet. The reverse scroll banner wraps cleanly to two lines.
All checked out on my end. Nice turnaround.