diff --git a/CONTEXT.md b/CONTEXT.md
index 742742d..584fb4a 100644
--- a/CONTEXT.md
+++ b/CONTEXT.md
@@ -91,9 +91,10 @@ docs/
     15-input/                  # Enhanced Input System (1 file, 128)
     16-state/                  # State Management (2 files, 130-131)
   developer/                  # Developer Reference Docs (NEW)
-    INDEX.md                   # Master developer docs index (11 docs)
+    INDEX.md                   # Master developer docs index (12 docs)
     architecture-overview.md   # Framework-wide architecture walkthrough
     implementation-patterns.md # Common UE5 Blueprint patterns used
+    project-setup-migration.md # Project setup & migration guide (NEW — Project Settings, plugins, init sequence)
     01-core-foundation.md      # Foundation systems explained
     02-player-systems.md       # Player state & embodiment explained
     03-interaction-systems.md  # Interaction & world manipulation explained
@@ -122,7 +123,7 @@ docs/
    enhanced-input-system.md
    bpc-statemanager.md         # NEW — State Manager implementation checklist
 ```
-**Total: 135 numbered Blueprint files + 5 enums + 5 Data Assets + 11 Data Table CSVs + TEMPLATE.md + AUDIT_REPORT.md + INDEX.md + 11 developer docs + 8 architecture docs + 1 audit report = 177 files in 19 directory groups**
+**Total: 135 numbered Blueprint files + 5 enums + 5 Data Assets + 11 Data Table CSVs + TEMPLATE.md + AUDIT_REPORT.md + INDEX.md + 12 developer docs + 8 architecture docs + 1 audit report = 178 files in 19 directory groups**
 
 ## Naming Conventions
 | Prefix | Type |
diff --git a/docs/developer/INDEX.md b/docs/developer/INDEX.md
index 0455a47..d202f42 100644
--- a/docs/developer/INDEX.md
+++ b/docs/developer/INDEX.md
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 # Developer Reference — UE5 Modular Game Framework
 
-**Version:** 1.1 | **Generated:** 2026-05-19 | **Files:** 14 (1 index + 2 overview + 10 category docs + 1 combined) | **Networking:** All docs include multiplayer sections
+**Version:** 1.2 | **Generated:** 2026-05-19 | **Files:** 15 (1 index + 2 overview + 1 migration + 10 category docs + 1 combined) | **Networking:** All docs include multiplayer sections
 
 This directory contains developer-facing reference documentation for every system in the framework. Unlike the blueprint spec files (which define *what* to build), these documents explain *how each system works internally* — the data flow, state machines, integration points, and design rationale. Use these when you need to understand a system's behavior to implement, debug, or extend it.
 
@@ -18,6 +18,7 @@ docs/developer/
 ├── INDEX.md                              ← THIS FILE
 ├── architecture-overview.md              ← Framework-wide architecture walkthrough
 ├── implementation-patterns.md            ← Common UE5 Blueprint patterns used
+├── project-setup-migration.md            ← Project setup & migration guide (NEW — Project Settings, plugins, init sequence)
 │
 ├── 01-core-foundation.md                 ← Foundation systems (systems 01-07)
 ├── 02-player-systems.md                  ← Player state & embodiment (systems 08-15)
@@ -175,10 +176,12 @@ docs/developer/
 ## How to Use These Docs
 
 1. **New to the framework?** Start with [`architecture-overview.md`](architecture-overview.md) to understand the big picture.
-2. **Implementing a system?** Find it in the quick reference above, then read its category document.
-3. **Debugging?** Each category doc includes a data flow section showing how data moves between systems.
-4. **Need implementation patterns?** See [`implementation-patterns.md`](implementation-patterns.md) for common UE5 Blueprint patterns.
-5. **Multiplayer networking?** See [`../architecture/multiplayer-networking.md`](../architecture/multiplayer-networking.md) for the full networking architecture. Every category doc has a Multiplayer Networking section.
+2. **Setting up a new project?** Read [`project-setup-migration.md`](project-setup-migration.md) — covers all Project Settings, plugins, Data Tables, Enhanced Input, and initialization sequence.
+3. **Implementing a system?** Read the Blueprint Spec in `docs/blueprints/` — every file has a Manual Implementation Guide with node-by-node logic.
+4. **Need to understand internals?** Read the corresponding Developer Reference doc in this directory.
+5. **Debugging?** Each category doc includes a data flow section showing how data moves between systems.
+6. **Need UE5 Blueprint patterns?** See [`implementation-patterns.md`](implementation-patterns.md).
+7. **Multiplayer networking?** See [`../architecture/multiplayer-networking.md`](../architecture/multiplayer-networking.md). Every doc has a Multiplayer Networking section.
 
 ## Relationship to Spec Files
 
@@ -187,8 +190,8 @@ docs/developer/
 | **Purpose** | Define what to build with node-by-node logic (v2.0) | Explain how it works (understanding) |
 | **Audience** | Implementers building Blueprints manually | Anyone needing to understand internals |
 | **Content** | Enums, structs, variables, functions, **Manual Implementation Guide** | Data flow, state machines, design rationale |
-| **Format** | TEMPLATE.md v2.0 — includes Build Checklist | Per-category reference docs |
+| **Format** | TEMPLATE.md v2.0 — includes Build Checklist | Per-category reference docs + project-setup-migration.md |
 
 ---
 
-*Developer Reference Index v1.0 — Companion to the Blueprint Spec system. Update both together.*
+*Developer Reference Index v1.2 — Companion to the Blueprint Spec system. Update both together.*
diff --git a/docs/developer/project-setup-migration.md b/docs/developer/project-setup-migration.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..9251d01
--- /dev/null
+++ b/docs/developer/project-setup-migration.md
@@ -0,0 +1,384 @@
+# Project Setup & Migration Guide — UE5 Modular Game Framework
+
+**Version:** 1.0 | **Target UE:** 5.5–5.7
+
+This guide covers everything you need to configure when migrating the framework into a new or existing UE5 project. Follow these steps in order.
+
+---
+
+## 1. Prerequisites
+
+### 1.1 Required UE5 Plugins
+Enable these in `Edit → Plugins`:
+
+| Plugin | Category | Required For |
+|--------|----------|-------------|
+| `Enhanced Input` | Input | `SS_EnhancedInputManager`, all input handling |
+| `GameplayTags` | Gameplay | All tag-driven state management (enabled by default) |
+| `Motion Warping` | Animation | `BPC_ContextualTraversalSystem` vault/mantle |
+| `Gameplay Abilities` | Gameplay | *(optional — only if using GAS for combat layer)* |
+
+### 1.2 Framework Files to Copy
+Copy these folders into your project's `Content/` directory:
+
+```
+YourProject/Content/
+├── Framework/
+│   ├── Core/          ← Foundation (GI_GameFramework, DA_GameTagRegistry, FL_GameUtilities, etc.)
+│   ├── Player/        ← Health, Stamina, Stress, Movement, Hiding, Camera, Body
+│   ├── Interaction/   ← Doors, Puzzles, Traversal, Physics, UsableObjects, Displays
+│   ├── Inventory/     ← InventorySystem, Containers, Pickups, Equipment, Keys, etc.
+│   ├── Weapons/       ← WeaponBase, Firearm, Melee, Ammo, Reload, Recoil, Shield
+│   ├── UI/            ← HUD, Menus, Inventory UI, Notifications, Settings
+│   ├── Narrative/     ← NarrativeState, Dialogue, Objectives, Choices, Cutscenes
+│   ├── AI/            ← EnemyBase, Controller, Perception, Alert, StateMachine
+│   ├── Adaptive/      ← Atmosphere, Difficulty, Scares, Pacing, Audio
+│   ├── Save/          ← SaveManager, Checkpoints, Death, Respawn, Corpses
+│   ├── Meta/          ← Achievements, Progress Stats
+│   ├── Settings/      ← Settings, Accessibility
+│   ├── Polish/        ← Tutorial, Loading, Credits, Debug
+│   ├── DataAssets/    ← All DA_* Data Assets
+│   ├── Input/         ← IA_* Input Actions, IMC_* Input Mapping Contexts
+│   ├── DataTables/    ← All DT_Tags_* Data Tables
+│   ├── State/         ← BPC_StateManager, DA_StateGatingTable, Enums, Structs
+│   └── Audio/         ← MS_* MetaSound buses, SS_AudioManager, RoomZones
+```
+
+---
+
+## 2. Project Settings Configuration
+
+### 2.1 Maps & Modes
+`Edit → Project Settings → Maps & Modes`
+
+| Setting | Value | Notes |
+|---------|-------|-------|
+| **Default GameMode** | `GM_CoreGameMode` | Or your project's subclass |
+| **Default Game Instance** | `GI_GameFramework` | **Critical** — owns all SS_ subsystems |
+| **Default Pawn Class** | Your GASP-based player character | With all BPC_ components attached |
+| **Default Player Controller** | `PC_CoreController` | Handles input routing |
+| **Game Default Map** | Your main menu / startup level | |
+| **Editor Startup Map** | Your testing/development level | |
+
+### 2.2 Gameplay Tags — Register All Data Tables
+`Edit → Project Settings → Gameplay Tags`
+
+Under **Gameplay Tag Table List**, click `+` 11 times and assign:
+
+| Index | Data Table | Tag Count |
+|-------|-----------|:---------:|
+| 0 | `DT_Tags_Player` | 34 |
+| 1 | `DT_Tags_Interaction` | 36 |
+| 2 | `DT_Tags_Item` | 26 |
+| 3 | `DT_Tags_Narrative` | 48 |
+| 4 | `DT_Tags_AI` | 23 |
+| 5 | `DT_Tags_Save` | 22 |
+| 6 | `DT_Tags_Environment` | 30 |
+| 7 | `DT_Tags_Combat` | 26 |
+| 8 | `DT_Tags_State` | 39 |
+| 9 | `DT_Tags_Audio` | 30 |
+| 10 | `DT_Tags_Achievement` | 20 |
+
+> **⚠️ Critical:** Without this step, NO framework GameplayTags will be recognized. `Is Gameplay Tag Valid` will return false for all tags. `DA_GameTagRegistry.ValidateTag()` will fail.
+
+**Alternative — .ini approach:** If you prefer `DefaultGameplayTags.ini`, add entries manually:
+```ini
++GameplayTagList=(Tag="Framework.Player.State.Alive",DevComment="Player is alive and active")
++GameplayTagList=(Tag="Framework.Player.State.Dead",DevComment="Player health reached zero")
+; ... (all 334 tags)
+```
+The Data Table approach is recommended because the CSV files are maintained alongside the framework docs.
+
+### 2.3 Asset Manager — Data Asset Registration
+`Edit → Project Settings → Asset Manager`
+
+Under **Primary Asset Types to Scan**, add entries for framework Data Asset types:
+
+| Primary Asset Type | Base Class | Has Blueprint Classes | Directory |
+|-------------------|-----------|----------------------|-----------|
+| `Item` | `PrimaryDataAsset` | ✓ | `/Game/Framework/DataAssets/Items` |
+| `Equipment` | `PrimaryDataAsset` | ✓ | `/Game/Framework/DataAssets/Equipment` |
+| `Weapon` | `PrimaryDataAsset` | ✓ | `/Game/Framework/DataAssets/Weapons` |
+| `AIProfile` | `PrimaryDataAsset` | ✓ | `/Game/Framework/DataAssets/AI` |
+| `Narrative` | `PrimaryDataAsset` | ✓ | `/Game/Framework/DataAssets/Narrative` |
+| `Encounter` | `PrimaryDataAsset` | ✓ | `/Game/Framework/DataAssets/Encounters` |
+| `Objective` | `PrimaryDataAsset` | ✓ | `/Game/Framework/DataAssets/Objectives` |
+| `Puzzle` | `PrimaryDataAsset` | ✓ | `/Game/Framework/DataAssets/Puzzles` |
+| `Atmosphere` | `PrimaryDataAsset` | ✓ | `/Game/Framework/DataAssets/Atmosphere` |
+| `Scare` | `PrimaryDataAsset` | ✓ | `/Game/Framework/DataAssets/Scares` |
+| `Audio` | `PrimaryDataAsset` | ✓ | `/Game/Framework/DataAssets/Audio` |
+| `Input` | `PrimaryDataAsset` | ✓ | `/Game/Framework/DataAssets/Input` |
+
+> **⚠️ Why:** This enables `Async Load Primary Asset` for Data Assets. Without it, async loading and the `DA_GameTagRegistry` lookups via Asset Manager will fail.
+
+### 2.4 Collision Presets
+`Edit → Project Settings → Collision`
+
+Create these custom Object Channels and Presets:
+
+| Name | Type | Response |
+|------|------|----------|
+| `Interaction` | **Object Channel** | Used by `BPC_InteractionDetector` traces |
+| `HideSpot` | **Object Channel** | Used by `I_HidingSpot` overlap detection |
+| `WeaponTrace` | **Trace Channel** | Used by `BPC_FirearmSystem` hitscan |
+| `MeleeHitbox` | **Object Channel** | Used by `BPC_MeleeSystem` swing detection |
+
+**Interaction Preset:**
+- Block: WorldStatic, WorldDynamic
+- Ignore: Pawn, Camera
+- Overlap: Interaction objects
+
+---
+
+## 3. Enhanced Input Setup
+
+### 3.1 Input Actions Required (Create in `Content/Framework/Input/Actions/`)
+
+| Input Action | Type | Used By |
+|-------------|------|---------|
+| `IA_Move` | Axis2D | Movement |
+| `IA_Look` | Axis2D | Camera |
+| `IA_Jump` | Digital | Jump / Traversal |
+| `IA_Sprint` | Digital | Stamina drain |
+| `IA_Crouch` | Digital | Posture toggle |
+| `IA_Interact` | Digital | InteractionDetector |
+| `IA_Fire` | Digital | WeaponBase |
+| `IA_Aim` | Digital | ADS aim |
+| `IA_Reload` | Digital | ReloadSystem |
+| `IA_Melee` | Digital | MeleeSystem |
+| `IA_Block` | Digital | Shield / Block |
+| `IA_UseItem` | Digital | ActiveItemSystem / Consumable |
+| `IA_Hotkey1` through `IA_Hotkey8` | Digital | Quick slot selection |
+| `IA_NextItem` | Digital | Cycle quick slot forward |
+| `IA_PreviousItem` | Digital | Cycle quick slot backward |
+| `IA_Pause` | Digital | Pause menu |
+| `IA_Inventory` | Digital | Inventory toggle |
+| `IA_Journal` | Digital | Journal toggle |
+| `IA_Map` | Digital | Map toggle |
+| `IA_SkipCutscene` | Digital | CutsceneBridge skip |
+| `IA_SkipDialogue` | Digital | DialoguePlayback skip |
+| `IA_Grab` | Digital | PhysicsDragSystem |
+
+### 3.2 Input Mapping Contexts (Create in `Content/Framework/Input/Contexts/`)
+
+| Mapping Context | Priority | Contains |
+|----------------|:--------:|----------|
+| `IMC_Default` | 0 | Move, Look, Jump, Sprint, Crouch, Interact, Fire, Aim, Reload, Melee, Block, UseItem, Hotkey1-8, NextItem, PreviousItem, Pause, Inventory, Journal, Map, Grab |
+| `IMC_Hiding` | 5 | PeekLeft, PeekRight, ExitHide, HoldBreath |
+| `IMC_WristwatchUI` | 10 | Menu navigation (d-pad), Confirm, Back |
+| `IMC_Inspection` | 20 | RotateItem, ZoomItem, ExitInspect |
+| `IMC_UI` | 100 | Menu navigation, Confirm, Back (consumes input) |
+
+### 3.3 Platform Input Profiles
+Create `DA_InputMappingProfile` Data Assets per platform:
+
+- `DA_InputProfile_PC` — Keyboard + Mouse bindings
+- `DA_InputProfile_Xbox` — Xbox controller bindings
+- `DA_InputProfile_PS5` — DualSense bindings
+
+Each profile maps Input Actions to keys/buttons. Reference: `SS_EnhancedInputManager` reads these at init.
+
+---
+
+## 4. Gameplay Tag Configuration
+
+### 4.1 Verify Tag Registration
+After adding all 11 Data Tables to Project Settings:
+
+1. Open `DA_GameTagRegistry` → call `GetAllRegisteredTags()` → output should show ~334 tags
+2. Call `ValidateTag(Framework.Player.State.Alive)` → should return `true`
+3. Call `ValidateTag(NonExistent.Tag)` → should return `false`
+
+### 4.2 Project-Specific Tags
+Add project narrative/achievement tags to the existing CSVs (e.g., `DT_Tags_Narrative.csv`) or create a new `DT_Tags_Project.csv`. The `Game.` prefix namespace is reserved for project-specific tags. Example:
+
+```csv
+Name,Tag,DevComment
+Game_Narrative_MyBossFight,Game.Narrative.Flag.BossDefeated,Boss fight completed
+Game_Narrative_MySecretEnding,Game.Narrative.Ending.Secret,Secret ending flag
+```
+
+### 4.3 Tag-Driven State Gates
+`BPC_StateManager` reads `DA_StateGatingTable` which maps action tags to blocking state tags. Ensure all state tags in the gating table exist in `DT_Tags_State.csv`.
+
+---
+
+## 5. Data Asset Population
+
+### 5.1 Minimum Required Data Assets
+Create these before running the game:
+
+| Data Asset | Type | Required For |
+|-----------|------|-------------|
+| `DA_GameTagRegistry` | Base | Tag validation (loaded by GI_GameFramework.Init) |
+| `DA_StateGatingTable` | State | `BPC_StateManager` action permission checks |
+| `DA_AudioSettings` | Audio | `SS_AudioManager` bus volumes and defaults |
+| `DA_InputMappingProfile` | Input | `SS_EnhancedInputManager` key bindings |
+| `DA_AISettings` (or per-enemy) | AI | `AI_BaseAgentController` perception config |
+
+### 5.2 Content Data Assets (Populate as you build content)
+
+| Data Asset | One Per |
+|-----------|---------|
+| `DA_ItemData` | Each item in the game |
+| `DA_EquipmentConfig` | Each weapon / equipment piece |
+| `DA_ObjectiveData` | Each quest / objective |
+| `DA_DialogueSequence` | Each conversation |
+| `DA_PuzzleData` | Each puzzle device |
+| `DA_EncounterData` | Each enemy encounter group |
+| `DA_AtmosphereProfile` | Each room / zone |
+| `DA_ScareEvent` | Each scare event |
+| `DA_RoomAcousticPreset` | Each acoustic zone |
+| `DA_EndingCondition` | Each ending path |
+
+---
+
+## 6. Player Character Setup
+
+Your player character Blueprint must have these components attached:
+
+| Component | Location | Notes |
+|-----------|----------|-------|
+| `BPC_HealthSystem` | Character | Must be first-tier for damage cascade |
+| `BPC_StaminaSystem` | Character | |
+| `BPC_StressSystem` | Character | |
+| `BPC_MovementStateSystem` | Character | Bridges to CMC + ABP_GASP |
+| `BPC_HidingSystem` | Character | |
+| `BPC_InteractionDetector` | Character | |
+| `BPC_InventorySystem` | Character | Central authority |
+| `BPC_ActiveItemSystem` | Character | Quick slots |
+| `BPC_EquipmentSlotSystem` | Character | Equipped items |
+| `BPC_ConsumableSystem` | Character | |
+| `BPC_KeyItemSystem` | Character | |
+| `BPC_DocumentArchiveSystem` | Character | |
+| `BPC_JournalSystem` | Character | |
+| `BPC_CameraStateLayer` | Character | Camera FOV / shake |
+| `BPC_EmbodimentSystem` | Character | First-person body |
+| `BPC_PlayerMetricsTracker` | Character | Analytics |
+| `BPC_DeathHandlingSystem` | PlayerController | Death orchestrator |
+| `BPC_StateManager` | PlayerController | State authority |
+| `BPC_ContextualTraversalSystem` | Character | Motion warping vaults |
+| `BPC_PhysicsDragSystem` | Character | Grab/drag |
+
+**GASP Integration:** Add your GASP Animation Blueprint to the character's Mesh. `BPC_MovementStateSystem` sets GASP variables directly.
+
+---
+
+## 7. Level Setup
+
+### 7.1 Minimum Level Requirements
+Every playable level needs:
+
+- **GameMode override:** `GM_CoreGameMode` (or per-level subclass)
+- **Player Start:** Standard `PlayerStart` actor
+- **Lighting:** At minimum a DirectionalLight + Skylight
+
+### 7.2 World-Placed Framework Actors
+Place these as needed:
+
+| Actor | Purpose |
+|-------|---------|
+| `BP_DoorActor` | Interactive doors (set LinkedActors, DoorConfig per instance) |
+| `BP_ItemPickup` | World items (set ItemData Data Asset per instance) |
+| `BP_ContainerInventory` | Lootable containers |
+| `BP_PuzzleDeviceActor` | Puzzles (set PuzzleData per instance) |
+| `BP_NarrativeTriggerVolume` | Story triggers (set TriggerActions per instance) |
+| `BP_Checkpoint` | Respawn points |
+| `BP_RoomAudioZone` | Acoustic zones |
+| `BP_EnemyBase` | AI enemies (set AIProfile per instance) |
+| `BP_PatrolPath` | Enemy patrol routes |
+
+---
+
+## 8. Initialization Sequence (First Boot)
+
+The framework boot order on a fresh project launch:
+
+```
+1. Engine creates UGameInstance → GI_GameFramework
+2. GI_GameFramework.Init()
+   ├─ InitPlatformServices()
+   ├─ UE auto-creates all SS_ GameInstanceSubsystems:
+   │   ├─ SS_SaveManager.Initialize()
+   │   ├─ SS_AudioManager.Initialize() → loads DA_AudioSettings
+   │   ├─ SS_EnhancedInputManager.Initialize() → loads DA_InputMappingProfile
+   │   ├─ SS_UIManager.Initialize()
+   │   └─ SS_AchievementSystem.Initialize()
+   ├─ SS_SettingsSystem loads persistent settings
+   └─ SetGamePhase(MainMenu)
+
+3. GM_CoreGameMode loads (on level start)
+   ├─ Spawns GS_CoreGameState (replicated state bus)
+   ├─ Spawns PlayerController → auto-possesses Player Pawn
+   └─ All BPC_ components BeginPlay → bind dispatchers
+
+4. PlayerController.BeginPlay()
+   ├─ BPC_StateManager.BeginPlay() → load DA_StateGatingTable
+   ├─ SS_EnhancedInputManager.PushContext(IMC_Default, Priority=0)
+   └─ GI_GameFramework.SetGamePhase(InGame)
+
+5. If loading a save:
+   ├─ SS_SaveManager.LoadFromSlot(SlotIndex)
+   ├─ Deserializes all I_Persistable actors
+   └─ Restores player position, inventory, narrative flags
+```
+
+---
+
+## 9. Common Migration Pitfalls
+
+### 9.1 "No Gameplay Tags Registered" Warning
+**Cause:** Data Tables not added to `Project Settings → Gameplay Tags → Gameplay Tag Table List`.  
+**Fix:** Add all 11 DT_Tags_* tables. Restart editor to refresh tag table.
+
+### 9.2 "GetAllRegisteredTags Returns Empty Array"
+**Cause:** `DA_GameTagRegistry.TagDataTables` array is empty (the variable defaults need populating in the Data Asset).  
+**Fix:** Open `DA_GameTagRegistry` → set `TagDataTables` array → add all 11 Data Table references.
+
+### 9.3 "SS_Subsystem Not Found" / Null Subsystem
+**Cause:** `GI_GameFramework` not set as Default Game Instance in Project Settings.  
+**Fix:** `Project Settings → Maps & Modes → Default Game Instance → GI_GameFramework`.
+
+### 9.4 Enhanced Input Not Working
+**Cause:** Enhanced Input plugin not enabled, or Input Mapping Contexts not pushed.  
+**Fix:** Enable plugin → verify `SS_EnhancedInputManager.PushContext()` is called in PlayerController.BeginPlay.
+
+### 9.5 Motion Warping Traversals Not Aligning
+**Cause:** Motion Warping plugin not enabled.  
+**Fix:** `Edit → Plugins → Motion Warping → Enable → Restart Editor`.
+
+### 9.6 AI Behavior Trees Not Running
+**Cause:** `AI_BaseAgentController` not assigned to enemy pawn, or Blackboard not configured.  
+**Fix:** Set `AI Controller Class` on `BP_EnemyBase` to `AI_BaseAgentController`. Ensure `BB_AgentBoard` is assigned.
+
+---
+
+## 10. Testing the Migration
+
+### 10.1 Smoke Test Checklist
+- [ ] Editor opens without asset-loading errors
+- [ ] PIE (Play In Editor): no `GetSubsystem()` null pointer errors
+- [ ] GameplayTag validation: `DA_GameTagRegistry.ValidateTag(Framework.Player.State.Alive)` returns true
+- [ ] Player can move (IMC_Default pushed, input routed)
+- [ ] Health/Stamina/Stress bars appear on HUD
+- [ ] Interaction: approach a door, see prompt, press E → door opens
+- [ ] Inventory: pick up an item → appears in inventory UI
+- [ ] Combat: fire weapon → damage applies → enemy reacts
+- [ ] Save/Load: save game → quit → load → state restored
+- [ ] Death: die → respawn at checkpoint
+- [ ] State Gating: sprint → reload while sprinting → sprint blocked
+
+---
+
+## 11. Updating This Document
+
+When adding new framework systems that require Project Settings changes:
+
+1. Add the setting to the appropriate section above
+2. Update the Prerequisites or Data Asset lists
+3. Add a Common Pitfall if the setting is easy to forget
+4. Increment the version at the top
+
+---
+
+*Project Setup & Migration Guide v1.0 — Required reading before importing the framework into any UE5 project.*