Guide confidence: Early scout notes for v4.1.0 Kyoto. Spot labels use Needs Retest — send corrections via Contact.
The official Kyoto stage (added in v4.1.0) favors alley depth and wood/tile matching. Hiders win on lantern-adjacent nooks with controlled glow; seekers win when they clear open shrine courtyards first.
1. Map overview
| Role | Advantage |
|---|---|
| Hider | Alleys + wood grain break silhouettes |
| Seeker | Courtyard sightlines expose roughness mismatches |
2. Early hider spots (Needs Retest)
Spot 1: Torii / gate shadow
- Paint: Dark wood · roughness 0.7–0.9 · no glow
- Pose: Wall-Flat / Corner-Squeeze on the post shadow line
Spot 2: Lantern cluster
- Paint: Paper/metal sample · optional glow ≤25% only on real lanterns
- Pose: Curl beside the fixture base
Spot 3: Shop alley mid-depth
- Paint: Matte plaster/wood mid-tone · glow off
- Pose: Sit / Wall-Flat out of courtyard sightlines
3. Seeker sweep
- Open courtyard / shrine front
- Shop alleys and door recesses
- Lantern clusters (glow mismatch)
- Rooftop / ledge lips
Tools: Seeker Checklist · Route Planner.