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I like the idea of fading the guide in stages instead of removing it all at once. Letting it return briefly after a failed attempt would keep the learning calm rather than punishing. I would also tie the fade to a low pressure moment, so players are not learning a new shape in the middle of a hard fight.

Asking one focused question after a vague comment seems most useful to me. It keeps the conversation short and usually reveals whether the issue was a design choice or a real bug.