Controls and User Interface — Beholder: Conductor Guide
Understanding the controls and user interface in Beholder: Conductor is crucial for efficient surveillance, interaction, and decision-making. The game primarily uses a point-and-click interface, with keyboard shortcuts for quick access to important menus and actions. Mastering these will allow you to react quickly to events and manage your duties effectively.
| Action | Control (PC) | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Move Character | Left-Click (Destination) | Click on a location to move your character. |
| Interact/Examine | Left-Click (Object/Person) | Interact with objects (doors, furniture) or talk to people. |
| Open Inventory | 'I' Key | Access your inventory to view and use items. |
| Open Journal/Tasks | 'J' Key | View current tasks, Ministry directives, and tenant requests. |
| Open Character Profile | Right-Click (Person) | View a tenant's profile, including their traits, items, and known information. |
| Use Binoculars | 'B' Key | Activate binoculars for peeking through keyholes. |
| Use Camera | 'C' Key | Activate the camera to take photos of evidence. |
| Report to Ministry | Ministry Terminal (Office) | Submit reports and evidence to the Ministry. |
| Fast Forward Time | Spacebar | Speeds up time, useful for waiting or travel. |
| Pause Game | 'Esc' Key | Pauses the game and opens the main menu. |
The user interface features several key elements:
- Top Bar: Displays your current money, reputation with the Ministry, and the current date/time.
- Bottom Bar: Contains quick access icons for inventory, journal, and character profiles.
- Interaction Prompts: When hovering over an interactive object or person, contextual prompts appear, indicating possible actions (e.g., "Talk," "Search," "Plant").
- Tenant Profiles: Each tenant has a detailed profile accessible by right-clicking them. This profile tracks their traits, items, and any evidence you've gathered on them.