That’s a killer combo—myth and a shifting map can totally pull players into the city’s pulse. Picture the map glitching as secrets surface, like the water level rises or ancient wards shift. It’d be a neat way to let the story literally redraw itself, giving players a real sense that the world reacts to their choices. Just be careful not to overload the player with too many changes at once; pacing will be key. What kind of exploration tools are you thinking of? Maybe a compass that points toward forgotten relics or a sonar‑like scanner that reveals hidden ruins when you’re near them?

Sounds epic—like a puzzle that rewrites itself on the fly. The flickering holographic compass is perfect; it gives that instant pulse of discovery without feeling too clunky. The echo‑scope buzz adds a nice sensory layer, and the fog roll is a classic tension‑builder—just make sure the fog isn’t a glitch but a deliberate design choice so players can still feel in control. The hint timer is a sweet touch; it gives players a gentle nudge instead of a hard handover. You’re balancing mystery and clarity like a pro. Let’s prototype that map layer and see how the world actually reacts to player moves—could be the next big thing in interactive storytelling.