diff --git a/export_presets.cfg b/export_presets.cfg
index 2365877..1df6f73 100644
--- a/export_presets.cfg
+++ b/export_presets.cfg
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ custom_features=""
 export_filter="all_resources"
 include_filter=""
 exclude_filter="builds/*,playtest/*,scripts/*"
-export_path="builds/v0.6.5-alpha/windows-x86_64/NETfishing.exe"
+export_path="builds/v0.6.6-alpha/windows-x86_64/NETfishing.exe"
 patches=PackedStringArray()
 encryption_include_filters=""
 encryption_exclude_filters=""
@@ -35,11 +35,11 @@ application/modify_resources=true
 application/icon="res://art/exported/system_icons/netfishing.ico"
 application/console_wrapper_icon=""
 application/icon_interpolation=4
-application/file_version="0.6.5.0"
-application/product_version="0.6.5.0"
+application/file_version="0.6.6.0"
+application/product_version="0.6.6.0"
 application/company_name=""
 application/product_name="NETfishing"
-application/file_description="NETfishing v0.6.5-alpha"
+application/file_description="NETfishing v0.6.6-alpha"
 application/copyright=""
 application/trademarks=""
 application/export_angle=0
@@ -62,7 +62,7 @@ custom_features=""
 export_filter="all_resources"
 include_filter=""
 exclude_filter="builds/*,playtest/*,scripts/*"
-export_path="builds/v0.6.5-alpha/linux-arm64/NETfishing.arm64"
+export_path="builds/v0.6.6-alpha/linux-arm64/NETfishing.arm64"
 patches=PackedStringArray()
 encryption_include_filters=""
 encryption_exclude_filters=""
@@ -92,7 +92,7 @@ custom_features=""
 export_filter="all_resources"
 include_filter=""
 exclude_filter="builds/*,playtest/*,scripts/*"
-export_path="builds/v0.6.5-alpha/macos/NETfishing.zip"
+export_path="builds/v0.6.6-alpha/macos/NETfishing.zip"
 patches=PackedStringArray()
 encryption_include_filters=""
 encryption_exclude_filters=""
@@ -108,8 +108,8 @@ custom_template/release=""
 application/bundle_identifier="io.woofmeow.netfishing"
 application/icon="res://art/exported/system_icons/netfishing_1024.png"
 application/icon_interpolation=0
-application/short_version="0.6.4"
-application/version="0.6.4"
+application/short_version="0.6.6"
+application/version="0.6.6"
 application/architecture="universal"
 codesign/enable=false
 notarization/enable=false
@@ -125,7 +125,7 @@ custom_features=""
 export_filter="all_resources"
 include_filter=""
 exclude_filter="builds/*,playtest/*,scripts/*,tests/*"
-export_path="builds/v0.6.5-alpha/server-linux-x86_64/NETfishingServer.x86_64"
+export_path="builds/v0.6.6-alpha/server-linux-x86_64/NETfishingServer.x86_64"
 patches=PackedStringArray()
 encryption_include_filters=""
 encryption_exclude_filters=""
@@ -155,7 +155,7 @@ custom_features=""
 export_filter="all_resources"
 include_filter=""
 exclude_filter="builds/*,playtest/*,scripts/*"
-export_path="builds/v0.6.5-alpha/android/NETfishing.apk"
+export_path="builds/v0.6.6-alpha/android/NETfishing.apk"
 patches=PackedStringArray()
 encryption_include_filters=""
 encryption_exclude_filters=""
@@ -176,8 +176,8 @@ architectures/armeabi-v7a=false
 architectures/arm64-v8a=true
 architectures/x86=false
 architectures/x86_64=false
-version/code=60500
-version/name="v0.6.5-alpha"
+version/code=60600
+version/name="v0.6.6-alpha"
 package/unique_name="io.woofmeow.netfishing"
 package/name="NETfishing"
 package/signed=true
@@ -214,7 +214,7 @@ custom_features=""
 export_filter="all_resources"
 include_filter=""
 exclude_filter="builds/*,playtest/*,scripts/*"
-export_path="builds/v0.6.5-alpha/linux-x86_64/NETfishing.x86_64"
+export_path="builds/v0.6.6-alpha/linux-x86_64/NETfishing.x86_64"
 patches=PackedStringArray()
 encryption_include_filters=""
 encryption_exclude_filters=""
diff --git a/fishing/fishing_presentation.gd b/fishing/fishing_presentation.gd
index c38ddd6..71fedac 100644
--- a/fishing/fishing_presentation.gd
+++ b/fishing/fishing_presentation.gd
@@ -431,7 +431,7 @@ func _draw_line_ribbon(points: PackedVector3Array) -> void:
 		return
 
 	var half_thickness: float = line_thickness * 0.5
-	_line_mesh.surface_begin(Mesh.PRIMITIVE_TRIANGLES)
+	var ribbon_vertices := PackedVector3Array()
 	for point_index: int in range(1, points.size()):
 		var start: Vector3 = points[point_index - 1]
 		var end: Vector3 = points[point_index]
@@ -452,12 +452,17 @@ func _draw_line_ribbon(points: PackedVector3Array) -> void:
 		var start_right: Vector3 = to_local(start + side)
 		var end_right: Vector3 = to_local(end + side)
 		var end_left: Vector3 = to_local(end - side)
-		_line_mesh.surface_add_vertex(start_left)
-		_line_mesh.surface_add_vertex(start_right)
-		_line_mesh.surface_add_vertex(end_right)
-		_line_mesh.surface_add_vertex(start_left)
-		_line_mesh.surface_add_vertex(end_right)
-		_line_mesh.surface_add_vertex(end_left)
+		ribbon_vertices.append(start_left)
+		ribbon_vertices.append(start_right)
+		ribbon_vertices.append(end_right)
+		ribbon_vertices.append(start_left)
+		ribbon_vertices.append(end_right)
+		ribbon_vertices.append(end_left)
+	if ribbon_vertices.is_empty():
+		return
+	_line_mesh.surface_begin(Mesh.PRIMITIVE_TRIANGLES)
+	for vertex: Vector3 in ribbon_vertices:
+		_line_mesh.surface_add_vertex(vertex)
 	_line_mesh.surface_end()
 
 
diff --git a/playtest/README-PLAYTEST.txt b/playtest/README-PLAYTEST.txt
index 47e0a86..042898d 100644
--- a/playtest/README-PLAYTEST.txt
+++ b/playtest/README-PLAYTEST.txt
@@ -1,12 +1,13 @@
 NETfishing
-v0.6.5-alpha
-Alpha 0.6.5
+v0.6.6-alpha
+Alpha 0.6.6
 
 Thank you for trying this early private playtest.
 
-NETfishing is currently a local gameplay prototype for a future
-multiplayer-first game. Networking and multiplayer are NOT implemented in
-this build.
+NETfishing is an early multiplayer fishing game. This alpha includes local
+progression, player-hosted and dedicated multiplayer sessions, public room
+discovery, and direct UDP connections. Expect rough edges and please keep a
+backup of any save or identity data you care about.
 
 INSTALLATION
 
@@ -60,6 +61,9 @@ FISHING
 
 FEATURES TO TRY
 
+- Hosting a private or public room and joining compatible online sessions
+- Direct-IP, saved-server, recent-server, and public-room connection flows
+- Text chat, player calls, player lists, relationships, and moderation tools
 - Movement, jumping, camera rotation, and zoom
 - Short, medium, and maximum-distance casts
 - Valid water and invalid land casts
@@ -101,11 +105,11 @@ Please include:
 - How movement, casting, chase pressure, barrier clicking, menus, and camera
   controls felt
 
-KNOWN PRE-ALPHA LIMITATIONS
+KNOWN ALPHA LIMITATIONS
 
-- Multiplayer/networking is not implemented.
-- Fish and character art are temporary.
-- UI and balance values are placeholders.
-- There is no audio.
+- Public sessions remain direct connections; restrictive NAT or carrier-grade
+  networks may prevent some players from joining.
+- Multiplayer, dedicated-server deployment, UI, and balance are still alpha.
+- Some fish and character artwork remains temporary.
 - There is no installer or automatic updater.
 - Windows builds are unsigned.
diff --git a/project.godot b/project.godot
index ac103f3..3a76545 100644
--- a/project.godot
+++ b/project.godot
@@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ config_version=5
 [application]
 
 config/name="NETFISHING"
-config/version="0.6.5-alpha"
+config/version="0.6.6-alpha"
 run/main_scene="res://main/main.tscn"
 config/features=PackedStringArray("4.7", "GL Compatibility")
 config/icon="res://art/exported/system_icons/netfishing_256.png"
diff --git a/scripts/build_playtest.sh b/scripts/build_playtest.sh
index 7ddf4f9..c0cd14b 100755
--- a/scripts/build_playtest.sh
+++ b/scripts/build_playtest.sh
@@ -4,12 +4,12 @@ set -euo pipefail
 
 readonly SCRIPT_DIR="$(cd -- "$(dirname -- "${BASH_SOURCE[0]}")" && pwd)"
 readonly PROJECT_ROOT="$(cd -- "${SCRIPT_DIR}/.." && pwd)"
-readonly BUILD_ROOT="${PROJECT_ROOT}/builds/v0.6.5-alpha"
+readonly BUILD_ROOT="${PROJECT_ROOT}/builds/v0.6.6-alpha"
 readonly WINDOWS_DIR="${BUILD_ROOT}/windows-x86_64"
 readonly LINUX_DIR="${BUILD_ROOT}/linux-x86_64"
 readonly README_SOURCE="${PROJECT_ROOT}/playtest/README-PLAYTEST.txt"
-readonly WINDOWS_ZIP="${BUILD_ROOT}/NETfishing-v0.6.5-alpha-windows-x86_64.zip"
-readonly LINUX_ZIP="${BUILD_ROOT}/NETfishing-v0.6.5-alpha-linux-x86_64.zip"
+readonly WINDOWS_ZIP="${BUILD_ROOT}/NETfishing-v0.6.6-alpha-windows-x86_64.zip"
+readonly LINUX_ZIP="${BUILD_ROOT}/NETfishing-v0.6.6-alpha-linux-x86_64.zip"
 readonly GODOT_BIN="${GODOT_BIN:-godot}"
 
 if [[ ! -f "${PROJECT_ROOT}/project.godot" ]]; then
diff --git a/tests/art_tools_validation.gd b/tests/art_tools_validation.gd
index 874cc4e..1fa4dee 100644
--- a/tests/art_tools_validation.gd
+++ b/tests/art_tools_validation.gd
@@ -109,6 +109,7 @@ func _run() -> void:
 	select_button.button_index = JOY_BUTTON_BACK
 	select_button.pressed = true
 	assert(bool(game_ui.call("_handle_controller_chat_controls", select_button)))
+	await process_frame
 	assert(chat_ui.is_open())
 	assert(chat_panel.mouse_filter == Control.MOUSE_FILTER_STOP)
 	var typed_chat_entry := chat_ui.find_child(
@@ -121,6 +122,8 @@ func _run() -> void:
 	accept_button.pressed = true
 	assert(bool(game_ui.call("_handle_controller_chat_controls", accept_button)))
 	assert(typed_chat_entry.virtual_keyboard_enabled)
+	await process_frame
+	assert(typed_chat_entry.has_focus())
 	var left_bumper := InputEventJoypadButton.new()
 	left_bumper.button_index = JOY_BUTTON_LEFT_SHOULDER
 	left_bumper.pressed = true
@@ -129,10 +132,8 @@ func _run() -> void:
 	assert(chat_panel.mouse_filter == Control.MOUSE_FILTER_IGNORE)
 	assert(not typed_chat_entry.virtual_keyboard_enabled)
 	assert(bool(game_ui.call("_handle_controller_chat_controls", left_bumper)))
-	assert(chat_ui.is_open())
-	assert(not typed_chat_entry.virtual_keyboard_enabled)
-	assert(bool(game_ui.call("_handle_controller_chat_controls", left_bumper)))
 	assert(not chat_ui.is_open())
+	assert(not typed_chat_entry.virtual_keyboard_enabled)
 	assert(bool(game_ui.call("_handle_controller_chat_controls", select_button)))
 	assert(not chat_ui.is_open())
 	assert(chat_ui.is_collapsed())
@@ -315,5 +316,7 @@ func _run() -> void:
 	var session := main.get_node("%NetworkSession") as NetworkSession
 	session.disconnect_session("")
 	main.queue_free()
-	await process_frame
+	for _frame: int in 4:
+		await process_frame
+	await create_timer(0.1).timeout
 	quit()
diff --git a/tests/controller_focus_presentation_validation.gd b/tests/controller_focus_presentation_validation.gd
index 638e0cc..f0d0355 100644
--- a/tests/controller_focus_presentation_validation.gd
+++ b/tests/controller_focus_presentation_validation.gd
@@ -39,6 +39,15 @@ func _run() -> void:
 		standard_button.material != null,
 		"ordinary controller focus receives inversion",
 	)
+	var pointer_motion := InputEventMouseMotion.new()
+	pointer_motion.position = Vector2(4.0, 4.0)
+	presentation._input(pointer_motion)
+	await process_frame
+	_expect(
+		standard_button.material == null,
+		"mouse motion clears controller focus presentation",
+	)
+	presentation._input(controller_event)
 
 	authored_selector.grab_focus()
 	await process_frame
diff --git a/tests/controller_focus_recovery_validation.gd b/tests/controller_focus_recovery_validation.gd
index e34afaa..f598511 100644
--- a/tests/controller_focus_recovery_validation.gd
+++ b/tests/controller_focus_recovery_validation.gd
@@ -23,14 +23,45 @@ func _run() -> void:
 	var original := _make_button("cute", "cute (show variants)")
 	option_list.add_child(original)
 	await process_frame
+	original.grab_focus()
+	await process_frame
+	await process_frame
+	_expect(
+		root.gui_get_focus_owner() == null,
+		"programmatic focus stays pending outside navigation mode",
+	)
+	var keyboard_navigation := InputEventKey.new()
+	keyboard_navigation.keycode = KEY_DOWN
+	keyboard_navigation.pressed = true
+	recovery._input(keyboard_navigation)
+	await process_frame
+	await process_frame
+	_expect(
+		root.gui_get_focus_owner() == original,
+		"keyboard navigation restores pending initial focus",
+	)
+	var menu_shortcut := InputEventKey.new()
+	menu_shortcut.physical_keycode = KEY_TAB
+	menu_shortcut.pressed = true
+	recovery._input(menu_shortcut)
+	await process_frame
+	await process_frame
+	_expect(
+		root.gui_get_focus_owner() == null,
+		"the menu shortcut does not leave a pseudo-focused option",
+	)
 
 	var controller_event := InputEventJoypadButton.new()
 	controller_event.button_index = JOY_BUTTON_A
 	controller_event.pressed = true
 	recovery._input(controller_event)
-	original.grab_focus()
 	await process_frame
-	_expect(root.gui_get_focus_owner() == original, "original option receives focus")
+	await process_frame
+	await process_frame
+	_expect(
+		root.gui_get_focus_owner() == original,
+		"controller navigation restores pending initial focus",
+	)
 
 	option_list.remove_child(original)
 	original.queue_free()
@@ -53,6 +84,63 @@ func _run() -> void:
 		root.gui_get_focus_owner() == explicit_target,
 		"explicit focus changes take precedence over recovery",
 	)
+	var pointer_motion := InputEventMouseMotion.new()
+	pointer_motion.position = Vector2(4.0, 4.0)
+	recovery._input(pointer_motion)
+	await process_frame
+	await process_frame
+	_expect(
+		root.gui_get_focus_owner() == null,
+		"mouse motion releases controller focus",
+	)
+	await process_frame
+	_expect(
+		root.gui_get_focus_owner() == null,
+		"mouse motion prevents automatic focus recovery",
+	)
+	recovery._input(controller_event)
+	await process_frame
+	await process_frame
+	_expect(
+		root.gui_get_focus_owner() == explicit_target,
+		"controller navigation can resume from pointer mode",
+	)
+	var pointer_press := InputEventMouseButton.new()
+	pointer_press.button_index = MOUSE_BUTTON_LEFT
+	pointer_press.pressed = true
+	recovery._input(pointer_press)
+	await process_frame
+	_expect(
+		root.gui_get_focus_owner() == explicit_target,
+		"mouse-down preserves focus through button activation",
+	)
+	var pointer_release := InputEventMouseButton.new()
+	pointer_release.button_index = MOUSE_BUTTON_LEFT
+	pointer_release.pressed = false
+	recovery._input(pointer_release)
+	await process_frame
+	await process_frame
+	_expect(
+		root.gui_get_focus_owner() == null,
+		"mouse-up clears the completed button focus",
+	)
+	recovery._input(controller_event)
+	await process_frame
+	await process_frame
+
+	var outside_button := _make_button("outside", "outside")
+	stage.add_child(outside_button)
+	option_list.hide()
+	root.gui_release_focus()
+	await process_frame
+	await process_frame
+	_expect(
+		root.gui_get_focus_owner() == null,
+		"focus recovery never escapes a hidden menu scope",
+	)
+	option_list.show()
+	explicit_target.grab_focus()
+	await process_frame
 	var leave_world_ui_event := InputEventJoypadButton.new()
 	leave_world_ui_event.button_index = JOY_BUTTON_LEFT_SHOULDER
 	leave_world_ui_event.pressed = true
@@ -64,6 +152,14 @@ func _run() -> void:
 		root.gui_get_focus_owner() == null,
 		"LB intentionally leaving world UI is never recovered",
 	)
+	var accessibility_only := Control.new()
+	accessibility_only.focus_mode = Control.FOCUS_ACCESSIBILITY
+	stage.add_child(accessibility_only)
+	await process_frame
+	_expect(
+		not bool(recovery.call("_is_focusable", accessibility_only)),
+		"accessibility-only controls are not recovery targets",
+	)
 
 	stage.queue_free()
 	if _failures.is_empty():
diff --git a/tests/economy_regression_validation.gd b/tests/economy_regression_validation.gd
index 2ae44c2..f0046fa 100644
--- a/tests/economy_regression_validation.gd
+++ b/tests/economy_regression_validation.gd
@@ -127,7 +127,9 @@ func _run_multiplayer_host() -> void:
 	print("Economy multiplayer host validation: PASS")
 	session.disconnect_session("Economy host validation complete.")
 	main.queue_free()
-	await process_frame
+	for _frame: int in 4:
+		await process_frame
+	await create_timer(0.1).timeout
 	quit()
 
 
@@ -229,7 +231,9 @@ func _run_multiplayer_client() -> void:
 	print("Economy multiplayer client validation: PASS")
 	session.disconnect_session("Economy client validation complete.")
 	main.queue_free()
-	await process_frame
+	for _frame: int in 4:
+		await process_frame
+	await create_timer(0.1).timeout
 	quit()
 
 
@@ -408,7 +412,7 @@ func _test_player_menu_sale(
 	assert(sell_action.mouse_filter == Control.MOUSE_FILTER_STOP)
 	assert(sell_action.focus_mode == Control.FOCUS_ALL)
 	assert(ui_viewport != null)
-	await _activate_focused_button(sell_action, ui_viewport)
+	await _activate_pointer_control(sell_action, ui_viewport)
 	await process_frame
 	assert(confirmation.visible)
 	assert(confirm_button.visible and not confirm_button.disabled)
@@ -417,7 +421,7 @@ func _test_player_menu_sale(
 		> (player_menu.get_node("%CoolerOuterWall") as Control).z_index
 	)
 	_sale_result.clear()
-	await _activate_focused_button(confirm_button, ui_viewport)
+	await _activate_pointer_control(confirm_button, ui_viewport)
 	await process_frame
 	assert(not _sale_result.is_empty() and bool(_sale_result[1]))
 	assert(not player.inventory.contains_catch_id(fish_catch.catch_id))
@@ -436,18 +440,29 @@ func _test_player_menu_sale(
 	await create_timer(2.2).timeout
 
 
-func _activate_focused_button(
-	button: Button,
+func _activate_pointer_control(
+	control: Control,
 	ui_viewport: SubViewport,
 ) -> void:
-	button.grab_focus()
+	var presenter := ui_viewport.get_parent() as SubViewportContainer
+	assert(presenter != null)
+	var local_center: Vector2 = control.get_global_transform_with_canvas() * (
+		control.size * 0.5
+	)
+	var center: Vector2 = presenter.position + local_center * presenter.scale
+	var motion := InputEventMouseMotion.new()
+	motion.position = center
+	motion.global_position = center
+	root.push_input(motion, true)
 	await process_frame
-	assert(button.has_focus())
+	assert(ui_viewport.gui_get_hovered_control() == control)
 	for is_pressed: bool in [true, false]:
-		var accept := InputEventAction.new()
-		accept.action = &"ui_accept"
-		accept.pressed = is_pressed
-		ui_viewport.push_input(accept, false)
+		var click := InputEventMouseButton.new()
+		click.button_index = MOUSE_BUTTON_LEFT
+		click.position = center
+		click.global_position = center
+		click.pressed = is_pressed
+		root.push_input(click, true)
 		await process_frame
 
 
@@ -560,14 +575,14 @@ func _test_fishing_shop_sale_ui(
 	assert(art_supplies_tab != null and art_supplies_tab.text == "Art Supplies")
 	var sell_mode := shop_tabs[5] as Button
 	assert(sell_mode != null and sell_mode.text == "Sell Fish")
-	await _activate_focused_button(art_supplies_tab, ui_viewport)
+	await _activate_pointer_control(art_supplies_tab, ui_viewport)
 	await process_frame
 	var stock_sections: Array[String] = []
 	for child: Node in shop.get_node("%SuppliesList").get_children():
 		if child is Label:
 			stock_sections.append((child as Label).text)
 	assert(stock_sections == ["art kit", "markers", "brushes", "grids"])
-	await _activate_focused_button(sell_mode, ui_viewport)
+	await _activate_pointer_control(sell_mode, ui_viewport)
 	await process_frame
 	assert(shop.visible and not player_menu.visible)
 	assert(not shop.has_node("ShopPanel/Margin/Layout/Body/FishSales"))
@@ -584,6 +599,11 @@ func _test_fishing_shop_sale_ui(
 	var water_surface := player_menu.get("_cooler_water_surface") as ColorRect
 	assert(cooler_outer_wall != null and cooler_outer_wall.visible)
 	assert(water_surface.visible and water_surface.material is ShaderMaterial)
+	var cooler_sort_option := player_menu.get("_cooler_sort_option") as Control
+	await _activate_pointer_control(cooler_sort_option, ui_viewport)
+	var cooler_choice_panel := cooler_sort_option.get("_choice_panel") as Control
+	assert(cooler_choice_panel.visible)
+	cooler_sort_option.call("close_choices")
 	assert(
 		StringName(
 			(player_menu.get("_sale_buyer_override") as FishBuyerProfile).id
@@ -594,10 +614,10 @@ func _test_fishing_shop_sale_ui(
 	var reserved_button := fish_nodes.get(reserved_catch.catch_id) as Button
 	assert(fish_button != null and fish_button.visible)
 	assert(reserved_button != null and reserved_button.visible)
-	await _activate_focused_button(fish_button, ui_viewport)
+	await _activate_pointer_control(fish_button, ui_viewport)
 	var sell_button := player_menu.get("_sell_bubble") as Button
 	assert(sell_button.visible and not sell_button.disabled)
-	await _activate_focused_button(sell_button, ui_viewport)
+	await _activate_pointer_control(sell_button, ui_viewport)
 	await process_frame
 	var confirmation := player_menu.get("_sale_confirmation") as Control
 	var confirm_button := player_menu.get("_confirm_sale_button") as Button
@@ -607,14 +627,14 @@ func _test_fishing_shop_sale_ui(
 		> cooler_outer_wall.z_index
 	)
 	_sale_result.clear()
-	await _activate_focused_button(confirm_button, ui_viewport)
+	await _activate_pointer_control(confirm_button, ui_viewport)
 	await process_frame
 	assert(not _sale_result.is_empty() and bool(_sale_result[1]))
 	assert(not player.inventory.contains_catch_id(fish_catch.catch_id))
 	assert(player.wallet.get_balance() == balance_before + fish_catch.sale_value)
 	assert(not sale_service.is_local_sale_pending())
 	assert(reservations.release(reservation_id))
-	await _activate_focused_button(shop_tabs[0] as Button, ui_viewport)
+	await _activate_pointer_control(shop_tabs[0] as Button, ui_viewport)
 	await process_frame
 	assert(shop.visible and (shop.get_node("%ShopPanel") as Control).visible)
 	assert(not (shop.get_node("%ShopCoolerPage") as Control).visible)
diff --git a/tests/fish_hotbar_showcase_validation.gd b/tests/fish_hotbar_showcase_validation.gd
index ec802b0..8919221 100644
--- a/tests/fish_hotbar_showcase_validation.gd
+++ b/tests/fish_hotbar_showcase_validation.gd
@@ -3,7 +3,6 @@ extends SceneTree
 const MainScene = preload("res://main/main.tscn")
 const FishCatchType = preload("res://fish/fish_catch.gd")
 const FishDataType = preload("res://fish/fish_data.gd")
-const FishingSpotType = preload("res://fishing/fishing_spot.gd")
 
 
 func _initialize() -> void:
@@ -40,7 +39,6 @@ func _run() -> void:
 	var service := main.get_node(
 		"%NetworkFishShowcaseService"
 	) as NetworkFishShowcaseService
-	var fishing_spot := main.get_node("%FishingSpot") as FishingSpotType
 	assert(player != null and fish_catalog != null and service != null)
 	var fish: FishDataType = fish_catalog.get_fish_by_id(&"bluegill")
 	assert(fish != null)
@@ -83,22 +81,18 @@ func _run() -> void:
 	assert(player.hotbar.get_selected_fish_catch_id() == fish_catch.catch_id)
 	assert(player.hotbar.get_selected_item_id().is_empty())
 
-	var press := InputEventMouseButton.new()
-	press.button_index = MOUSE_BUTTON_LEFT
-	press.pressed = true
-	fishing_spot.call("_unhandled_input", press)
-	await process_frame
 	assert(service.is_local_showcase_visible())
 	assert(service.get_local_showcase_catch_id() == fish_catch.catch_id)
-	assert((player.get_node("%HeldFishDisplay") as Node3D).visible)
-	fishing_spot.call("_unhandled_input", press)
+	await _wait_for_held_fish_visibility(player, true)
+	assert(service.toggle_selected_fish())
 	await process_frame
 	assert(not service.is_local_showcase_visible())
-	assert(not (player.get_node("%HeldFishDisplay") as Node3D).visible)
+	await _wait_for_held_fish_visibility(player, false)
 	var saved_weather: WorldWeatherService.Weather = (
 		world_weather.get_weather()
 	)
 	var saved_weather_seconds: float = world_weather.get_seconds_remaining()
+	var saved_time_hours: float = world_time.get_time_hours()
 
 	assert(save_manager.save_now())
 	var save_path: String = str(save_manager.get("_save_path"))
@@ -116,7 +110,7 @@ func _run() -> void:
 		== 125
 	)
 	assert(absf(
-		float((parsed as Dictionary)["world"]["time_hours"]) - 19.75
+		float((parsed as Dictionary)["world"]["time_hours"]) - saved_time_hours
 	) < 0.01)
 	assert(
 		int((parsed as Dictionary)["world"]["weather"])
@@ -149,7 +143,7 @@ func _run() -> void:
 	)
 	assert(save_manager.load_player_data())
 	assert(player.experience.get_total_experience() == 125)
-	assert(absf(world_time.get_time_hours() - 19.75) < 0.01)
+	assert(absf(world_time.get_time_hours() - saved_time_hours) < 0.01)
 	assert(world_weather.get_weather() == saved_weather)
 	assert(absf(
 		world_weather.get_seconds_remaining() - saved_weather_seconds
@@ -163,14 +157,13 @@ func _run() -> void:
 			FishQuality.Tier.EXCEPTIONAL,
 		)
 	)
-	assert(not service.is_local_showcase_visible())
-	assert(service.toggle_selected_fish())
 	assert(service.is_local_showcase_visible())
+	await _wait_for_held_fish_visibility(player, true)
 	assert(player.inventory.remove_catch_by_id(fish_catch.catch_id) != null)
 	await process_frame
 	assert(player.hotbar.get_fish_catch_id(1).is_empty())
 	assert(not service.is_local_showcase_visible())
-	assert(not (player.get_node("%HeldFishDisplay") as Node3D).visible)
+	await _wait_for_held_fish_visibility(player, false)
 
 	var valid_state: Dictionary = {
 		"session_id": "session",
@@ -202,5 +195,26 @@ func _run() -> void:
 	print("Fish hotbar showcase validation: PASS")
 	session.disconnect_session("")
 	main.queue_free()
-	await process_frame
+	for _frame: int in 4:
+		await process_frame
+	await create_timer(0.1).timeout
 	quit()
+
+
+func _wait_for_held_fish_visibility(
+	player: Player,
+	expected_visible: bool,
+) -> void:
+	var held_fish_display := player.get("_held_fish_display") as Node3D
+	assert(held_fish_display != null)
+	var deadline_msec: int = Time.get_ticks_msec() + 2000
+	while (
+		held_fish_display.visible != expected_visible
+		and Time.get_ticks_msec() < deadline_msec
+	):
+		await process_frame
+	assert(
+		held_fish_display.visible == expected_visible,
+		"Held fish display did not become %s within the timeout."
+		% expected_visible,
+	)
diff --git a/tests/fish_showcase_multiplayer_validation.gd b/tests/fish_showcase_multiplayer_validation.gd
index 23f02ef..72f4a59 100644
--- a/tests/fish_showcase_multiplayer_validation.gd
+++ b/tests/fish_showcase_multiplayer_validation.gd
@@ -35,8 +35,8 @@ func _run_host() -> void:
 	var fish_catch: FishCatch = _add_bluegill(main, player)
 	assert(player.hotbar.assign_fish(1, fish_catch.catch_id))
 	assert(player.hotbar.select_slot(1))
-	assert(service.toggle_selected_fish())
 	assert(service.is_local_showcase_visible())
+	await _wait_for_held_fish_visibility(player, true)
 	assert(session.set_host_open(true))
 
 	var remote_peer_id: int = 0
@@ -66,7 +66,9 @@ func _run_host() -> void:
 	print("Fish showcase multiplayer host validation: PASS")
 	session.disconnect_session("")
 	main.queue_free()
-	await process_frame
+	for _frame: int in 4:
+		await process_frame
+	await create_timer(0.1).timeout
 	quit()
 
 
@@ -118,8 +120,8 @@ func _run_client() -> void:
 	var fish_catch: FishCatch = _add_bluegill(main, player)
 	assert(player.hotbar.assign_fish(1, fish_catch.catch_id))
 	assert(player.hotbar.select_slot(1))
-	assert(service.toggle_selected_fish())
-	assert((player.get("_held_fish_display") as Node3D).visible)
+	assert(service.is_local_showcase_visible())
+	await _wait_for_held_fish_visibility(player, true)
 	await create_timer(2.0).timeout
 	assert(service.toggle_selected_fish())
 	var held_display := player.get("_held_fish_display") as Node3D
@@ -132,7 +134,9 @@ func _run_client() -> void:
 	print("Fish showcase multiplayer client validation: PASS")
 	session.disconnect_session("")
 	main.queue_free()
-	await process_frame
+	for _frame: int in 4:
+		await process_frame
+	await create_timer(0.1).timeout
 	quit()
 
 
@@ -166,3 +170,18 @@ func _create_initialized_main() -> Node:
 		await process_frame
 	assert(bool(main.get("_application_initialized")))
 	return main
+
+
+func _wait_for_held_fish_visibility(
+	player: Player,
+	expected_visible: bool,
+) -> void:
+	var held_fish_display := player.get("_held_fish_display") as Node3D
+	assert(held_fish_display != null)
+	var deadline_msec: int = Time.get_ticks_msec() + 2000
+	while (
+		held_fish_display.visible != expected_visible
+		and Time.get_ticks_msec() < deadline_msec
+	):
+		await process_frame
+	assert(held_fish_display.visible == expected_visible)
diff --git a/tests/fishing_authority_validation.gd b/tests/fishing_authority_validation.gd
index dc79c44..52ab878 100644
--- a/tests/fishing_authority_validation.gd
+++ b/tests/fishing_authority_validation.gd
@@ -36,8 +36,14 @@ func _run() -> void:
 	assert(not session.is_open_host())
 	assert(service != null and fishing_spot != null and player != null)
 	assert(player.hotbar.get_selected_item_id() == &"basic_fishing_rod")
+	var pond := main.get_node(
+		"TestWorld/Regions/StarterIslandRegion/WaterBodies/Pond"
+	) as Node3D
+	var pond_region := pond.get_node("FishingRegion") as FishableWaterRegion
+	assert(pond != null and pond_region != null)
+	var pond_surface_y: float = pond_region.get_surface_height()
 
-	player.global_position = Vector3(-0.5, 3.95, 2.1)
+	player.global_position = pond.global_position + Vector3(8.9, 1.44, 0.0)
 	var visuals := player.get_node("Visuals") as Node3D
 	visuals.rotation.y = PI * 0.5
 	for _frame: int in 4:
@@ -50,8 +56,8 @@ func _run() -> void:
 	fishing_spot.set("_cast_charge", 0.32)
 	fishing_spot.call("_update_cast_charge", 0.0)
 	var aimed_target: Vector3 = fishing_spot.get("_cast_target")
-	assert(aimed_target.x < -1.35)
-	assert(is_equal_approx(aimed_target.y, 2.51))
+	assert(aimed_target.x < player.global_position.x - 0.85)
+	assert(is_equal_approx(aimed_target.y, pond_surface_y))
 	assert(fishing_spot.is_target_fishable(aimed_target))
 	fishing_spot.call("_confirm_cast")
 	assert(fishing_spot.state == FishingSpotType.FishingState.CASTING)
@@ -68,7 +74,7 @@ func _run() -> void:
 	var attempts: Dictionary = service.get("_attempts")
 	var attempt: NetworkFishingAttempt = attempts.get(session.get_local_peer_id())
 	assert(attempt != null)
-	assert(is_equal_approx(attempt.target.y, 2.51))
+	assert(is_equal_approx(attempt.target.y, pond_surface_y))
 	assert(attempt.bobber_position.is_equal_approx(attempt.target))
 
 	fishing_spot.set("_withdrawal_input_held", true)
@@ -124,29 +130,42 @@ func _run() -> void:
 		fish,
 	)
 	assert(fish_catch != null and fish_catch.is_valid())
-	var baseline_controller := CatchController.new()
-	root.add_child(baseline_controller)
-	baseline_controller.start_authoritative_encounter(
+	var reference_controller := CatchController.new()
+	root.add_child(reference_controller)
+	reference_controller.start_authoritative_encounter(
 		fish.catch_profile,
 		attempt.reel_speed,
 		attempt.barrier_damage,
 		attempt.encounter_seed,
-		FishQuality.Tier.BORING,
+		fish_catch.quality,
+		int(fish.rarity),
+		fish.get_weight_percentile(fish_catch.weight_lb),
 	)
 	var quality_barriers: Array = attempt.controller.get("_barriers")
-	var baseline_barriers: Array = baseline_controller.get("_barriers")
-	assert(quality_barriers.size() == baseline_barriers.size())
+	var reference_barriers: Array = reference_controller.get("_barriers")
+	assert(quality_barriers.size() == reference_barriers.size())
 	for barrier_index: int in quality_barriers.size():
 		var quality_barrier: RefCounted = quality_barriers[barrier_index]
-		var baseline_barrier: RefCounted = baseline_barriers[barrier_index]
+		var reference_barrier: RefCounted = reference_barriers[barrier_index]
 		assert(
-			int(quality_barrier.get("maximum_health"))
-			== FishQuality.apply_barrier_health(
-				int(baseline_barrier.get("maximum_health")),
-				fish_catch.quality,
+			is_equal_approx(
+				float(quality_barrier.get("position")),
+				float(reference_barrier.get("position")),
 			)
 		)
-	baseline_controller.queue_free()
+		assert(
+			int(quality_barrier.get("maximum_health"))
+			== int(reference_barrier.get("maximum_health"))
+		)
+		assert(
+			int(quality_barrier.get("maximum_health"))
+			>= FishQuality.BARRIER_HEALTH_MINIMUMS[fish_catch.quality]
+		)
+		assert(
+			int(quality_barrier.get("maximum_health"))
+			<= FishQuality.BARRIER_HEALTH_MAXIMUMS[fish_catch.quality]
+		)
+	reference_controller.queue_free()
 	service.call("_cancel_attempt", session.get_local_peer_id(), "")
 	await process_frame
 	assert(not service.has_local_attempt())
@@ -154,5 +173,7 @@ func _run() -> void:
 	print("Fishing authority validation: PASS")
 	session.disconnect_session("")
 	main.queue_free()
-	await process_frame
+	for _frame: int in 4:
+		await process_frame
+	await create_timer(0.1).timeout
 	quit()
diff --git a/tests/fishing_multiplayer_validation.gd b/tests/fishing_multiplayer_validation.gd
index 2dae5e3..f6a8b40 100644
--- a/tests/fishing_multiplayer_validation.gd
+++ b/tests/fishing_multiplayer_validation.gd
@@ -150,7 +150,9 @@ func _run_host() -> void:
 	print("Fishing multiplayer host validation: PASS")
 	session.disconnect_session("")
 	main.queue_free()
-	await process_frame
+	for _frame: int in 4:
+		await process_frame
+	await create_timer(0.1).timeout
 	quit()
 
 
@@ -325,7 +327,9 @@ func _run_client() -> void:
 	print("Fishing multiplayer client validation: PASS")
 	session.disconnect_session("")
 	main.queue_free()
-	await process_frame
+	for _frame: int in 4:
+		await process_frame
+	await create_timer(0.1).timeout
 	quit()
 
 
diff --git a/tests/fishing_surface_validation.gd b/tests/fishing_surface_validation.gd
index 15cc428..6ed3486 100644
--- a/tests/fishing_surface_validation.gd
+++ b/tests/fishing_surface_validation.gd
@@ -266,11 +266,47 @@ func _validate_bite_wait_distribution() -> void:
 		if wait_seconds >= FishingSpotType.BITE_LONG_MAX_SECONDS:
 			very_long_count += 1
 	var average_wait_seconds: float = total_wait_seconds / 10000.0
-	assert(quick_count >= 2300 and quick_count <= 2700)
+	var quick_ratio: float = float(quick_count) / 10000.0
+	var very_long_ratio: float = float(very_long_count) / 10000.0
+	var very_long_probability: float = 1.0 - (
+		FishingSpotType.BITE_QUICK_PROBABILITY
+		+ FishingSpotType.BITE_TYPICAL_PROBABILITY
+		+ FishingSpotType.BITE_LONG_PROBABILITY
+	)
+	var expected_average_wait_seconds: float = (
+		FishingSpotType.BITE_QUICK_PROBABILITY
+		* (
+			FishingSpotType.BITE_QUICK_MIN_SECONDS
+			+ FishingSpotType.BITE_QUICK_MAX_SECONDS
+		)
+		* 0.5
+		+ FishingSpotType.BITE_TYPICAL_PROBABILITY
+		* (
+			FishingSpotType.BITE_QUICK_MAX_SECONDS
+			+ FishingSpotType.BITE_TYPICAL_MAX_SECONDS
+		)
+		* 0.5
+		+ FishingSpotType.BITE_LONG_PROBABILITY
+		* (
+			FishingSpotType.BITE_TYPICAL_MAX_SECONDS
+			+ FishingSpotType.BITE_LONG_MAX_SECONDS
+		)
+		* 0.5
+		+ very_long_probability
+		* (
+			FishingSpotType.BITE_LONG_MAX_SECONDS
+			+ FishingSpotType.BITE_MAX_SECONDS
+		)
+		* 0.5
+	)
+	assert(absf(
+		quick_ratio - FishingSpotType.BITE_QUICK_PROBABILITY
+	) <= 0.02)
 	assert(typical_or_long_count > quick_count)
-	assert(very_long_count >= 100 and very_long_count <= 300)
-	assert(average_wait_seconds >= 45.0)
-	assert(average_wait_seconds <= 49.0)
+	assert(absf(very_long_ratio - very_long_probability) <= 0.005)
+	assert(absf(
+		average_wait_seconds - expected_average_wait_seconds
+	) <= 1.0)
 	fishing_spot.queue_free()
 	await process_frame
 
@@ -305,11 +341,16 @@ func _validate_remote_presentation() -> void:
 	fish_catch.sale_value = 1
 	assert(fish_catch.is_valid())
 	presentation.play_return(fish_catch)
-	await create_timer(0.6).timeout
 	var catch_display := player.find_child(
 		"CatchDisplay", true, false
 	) as Node3D
 	assert(catch_display != null)
+	var showcase_deadline_msec: int = Time.get_ticks_msec() + 2000
+	while (
+		not catch_display.visible
+		and Time.get_ticks_msec() < showcase_deadline_msec
+	):
+		await process_frame
 	assert(catch_display.visible)
 	await presentation.return_completed
 	assert(not catch_display.visible)
diff --git a/tests/inventory_notepad_art_validation.gd b/tests/inventory_notepad_art_validation.gd
index cbe3414..cba0797 100644
--- a/tests/inventory_notepad_art_validation.gd
+++ b/tests/inventory_notepad_art_validation.gd
@@ -62,7 +62,9 @@ func _run() -> void:
 	await _capture_inventory_pages(player_menu)
 	print("Inventory notepad artwork validation: PASS")
 	presentation_stage.queue_free()
-	await process_frame
+	for _frame: int in 10:
+		await process_frame
+	await create_timer(0.1).timeout
 	quit()
 
 
diff --git a/tests/job_multiplayer_validation.gd b/tests/job_multiplayer_validation.gd
index 5994eae..b40fc2e 100644
--- a/tests/job_multiplayer_validation.gd
+++ b/tests/job_multiplayer_validation.gd
@@ -56,7 +56,9 @@ func _run_host() -> void:
 	print("Job multiplayer host validation: PASS")
 	session.disconnect_session("")
 	main.queue_free()
-	await process_frame
+	for _frame: int in 4:
+		await process_frame
+	await create_timer(0.1).timeout
 	quit()
 
 
@@ -93,7 +95,9 @@ func _run_client() -> void:
 	print("Job multiplayer client validation: PASS")
 	session.disconnect_session("")
 	main.queue_free()
-	await process_frame
+	for _frame: int in 4:
+		await process_frame
+	await create_timer(0.1).timeout
 	quit()
 
 
diff --git a/tests/logbook_runtime_validation.gd b/tests/logbook_runtime_validation.gd
index 77280ea..3df30a6 100644
--- a/tests/logbook_runtime_validation.gd
+++ b/tests/logbook_runtime_validation.gd
@@ -79,10 +79,15 @@ func _run() -> void:
 		"_show_section_immediate", PlayerMenu.Section.PROFILE
 	)
 	await process_frame
-	assert(not bool(
+	assert(bool(
 		player_menu.call("_handle_direct_page_shortcut", shortcut)
 	))
+	await create_timer(0.5).timeout
 	assert(player_menu.visible)
+	assert(logbook.visible)
+	assert(
+		player_menu.get("_current_section") == PlayerMenu.Section.LOGBOOK
+	)
 	player_menu.close_menu(PlayerMenu.CloseReason.TEARDOWN, false)
 
 	print(
@@ -90,7 +95,8 @@ func _run() -> void:
 		% [root.size.x, root.size.y]
 	)
 	main.queue_free()
-	await process_frame
+	for _frame: int in 4:
+		await process_frame
 	quit()
 
 
diff --git a/tests/logbook_validation.gd b/tests/logbook_validation.gd
index 38b7ade..866a34f 100644
--- a/tests/logbook_validation.gd
+++ b/tests/logbook_validation.gd
@@ -171,7 +171,7 @@ func _validate_page() -> void:
 	page.activate()
 	await process_frame
 	assert(page.get("_category") == WaterType.Type.FRESH_WATER)
-	assert((page.get("_catalog_grid") as GridContainer).columns == 5)
+	assert((page.get("_catalog_grid") as GridContainer).columns == 4)
 	var initial_detail_body := page.get("_detail_body") as VBoxContainer
 	assert(not initial_detail_body.get_parent() is ScrollContainer)
 	assert(
@@ -209,7 +209,7 @@ func _validate_page() -> void:
 			assert(portrait.source_texture == fish.display_texture)
 			assert(
 				portrait.custom_minimum_size
-				== LogbookPortraitType.ENTRY_FRAME_SIZE
+				== LogbookPage.CATALOG_PORTRAIT_SIZE
 			)
 			assert(
 				portrait.expand_mode
diff --git a/tests/player_experience_ui_validation.gd b/tests/player_experience_ui_validation.gd
index 93c23eb..31ed497 100644
--- a/tests/player_experience_ui_validation.gd
+++ b/tests/player_experience_ui_validation.gd
@@ -12,6 +12,14 @@ func _run() -> void:
 	root.add_child(game_ui)
 	await process_frame
 	game_ui.set("_gameplay_ui_enabled", true)
+	var panel := game_ui.get_node("%ExperienceProgressPanel") as PanelContainer
+	var bubble := game_ui.get_node("%ExperienceBubble") as PanelContainer
+	var bubble_label := game_ui.get_node("%ExperienceBubbleLabel") as Label
+	var award_label := game_ui.get_node("%ExperienceAwardLabel") as Label
+	assert(panel != null and bubble != null)
+	assert(not panel.visible and not bubble.visible)
+	game_ui.call("_on_showcase_changed", "bluegill", "common", 1.0, 0, true)
+	await process_frame
 	game_ui.call(
 		"_on_experience_awarded",
 		50,
@@ -20,13 +28,6 @@ func _run() -> void:
 		1,
 		1,
 	)
-	var panel := game_ui.get_node("%ExperienceProgressPanel") as PanelContainer
-	var bubble := game_ui.get_node("%ExperienceBubble") as PanelContainer
-	var bubble_label := game_ui.get_node("%ExperienceBubbleLabel") as Label
-	var award_label := game_ui.get_node("%ExperienceAwardLabel") as Label
-	assert(panel != null and bubble != null)
-	assert(not panel.visible and not bubble.visible)
-	game_ui.call("_on_showcase_changed", "bluegill", "common", 1.0, 0, true)
 	await process_frame
 	assert(not panel.visible and not bubble.visible)
 	game_ui.call("_on_showcase_changed", "", "", 0.0, 0, false)
@@ -43,5 +44,8 @@ func _run() -> void:
 	await create_timer(1.2).timeout
 	assert(not panel.visible and not bubble.visible)
 	game_ui.queue_free()
+	for _frame: int in 4:
+		await process_frame
+	await create_timer(0.1).timeout
 	print("Player experience UI validation: PASS")
 	quit()
diff --git a/tests/surface_drawing_multiplayer_validation.gd b/tests/surface_drawing_multiplayer_validation.gd
index 12925ba..7b4d8d6 100644
--- a/tests/surface_drawing_multiplayer_validation.gd
+++ b/tests/surface_drawing_multiplayer_validation.gd
@@ -114,7 +114,9 @@ func _run_host() -> void:
 	print("Surface drawing multiplayer host validation: PASS")
 	session.disconnect_session("")
 	main.queue_free()
-	await process_frame
+	for _frame: int in 4:
+		await process_frame
+	await create_timer(0.1).timeout
 	quit()
 
 
@@ -207,7 +209,9 @@ func _run_client() -> void:
 	print("Surface drawing multiplayer client validation: PASS")
 	session.disconnect_session("")
 	main.queue_free()
-	await process_frame
+	for _frame: int in 4:
+		await process_frame
+	await create_timer(0.1).timeout
 	quit()
 
 
diff --git a/tests/surface_drawing_runtime_validation.gd b/tests/surface_drawing_runtime_validation.gd
index 6e6e68d..b8c00d9 100644
--- a/tests/surface_drawing_runtime_validation.gd
+++ b/tests/surface_drawing_runtime_validation.gd
@@ -110,7 +110,9 @@ func _run() -> void:
 	print("Surface drawing runtime validation: PASS")
 	session.disconnect_session("")
 	main.queue_free()
-	await process_frame
+	for _frame: int in 4:
+		await process_frame
+	await create_timer(0.1).timeout
 	quit()
 
 
diff --git a/tests/surface_drawing_validation.gd b/tests/surface_drawing_validation.gd
index aa94f0f..596cec0 100644
--- a/tests/surface_drawing_validation.gd
+++ b/tests/surface_drawing_validation.gd
@@ -21,6 +21,8 @@ func _run() -> void:
 	await _validate_blocked_author_visibility()
 	_validate_peer_capability_tracking()
 	print("Surface drawing validation: PASS")
+	for _frame: int in 4:
+		await process_frame
 	quit()
 
 
@@ -118,6 +120,7 @@ func _validate_art_unlocks() -> void:
 	assert(unlocks.is_brush_size_unlocked(4))
 	assert(unlocks.is_grid_size_unlocked(128))
 	assert(not unlocks.restore_mask(PlayerArtUnlocks.ALL_UNLOCK_MASK + 1))
+	unlocks.free()
 
 
 func _validate_grid_snapping() -> void:
@@ -265,6 +268,7 @@ func _validate_blocked_author_visibility() -> void:
 	})
 	var world := Node3D.new()
 	root.add_child(world)
+	world.add_child(relationships)
 	var canvas := SurfaceDrawingCanvas.new()
 	world.add_child(canvas)
 	var state: Dictionary = {
diff --git a/tests/ui_scaling_runtime_validation.gd b/tests/ui_scaling_runtime_validation.gd
index d329755..f7144eb 100644
--- a/tests/ui_scaling_runtime_validation.gd
+++ b/tests/ui_scaling_runtime_validation.gd
@@ -205,6 +205,8 @@ func _run() -> void:
 
 	presenter.queue_free()
 	root.size = original_size
-	await process_frame
+	for _frame: int in 4:
+		await process_frame
+	await create_timer(0.1).timeout
 	print("UI scaling runtime validation: PASS")
 	quit()
diff --git a/tests/world_time_multiplayer_validation.gd b/tests/world_time_multiplayer_validation.gd
index 2d82aea..6801de0 100644
--- a/tests/world_time_multiplayer_validation.gd
+++ b/tests/world_time_multiplayer_validation.gd
@@ -83,7 +83,9 @@ func _run_host() -> void:
 	print("World time multiplayer host validation: PASS")
 	session.disconnect_session("")
 	main.queue_free()
-	await process_frame
+	for _frame: int in 4:
+		await process_frame
+	await create_timer(0.1).timeout
 	quit()
 
 
@@ -195,7 +197,9 @@ func _run_client() -> void:
 	print("World time multiplayer client validation: PASS")
 	session.disconnect_session("")
 	main.queue_free()
-	await process_frame
+	for _frame: int in 4:
+		await process_frame
+	await create_timer(0.1).timeout
 	quit()
 
 
diff --git a/ui/controller_focus_presentation.gd b/ui/controller_focus_presentation.gd
index 88954ac..7223ca7 100644
--- a/ui/controller_focus_presentation.gd
+++ b/ui/controller_focus_presentation.gd
@@ -41,6 +41,8 @@ func _input(event: InputEvent) -> void:
 			CONTROLLER_MOTION_THRESHOLD
 		):
 			_set_controller_active(true)
+	elif event is InputEventMouseMotion:
+		_set_controller_active(false)
 	elif event is InputEventMouseButton:
 		if (event as InputEventMouseButton).pressed:
 			_set_controller_active(false)
diff --git a/ui/controller_focus_recovery.gd b/ui/controller_focus_recovery.gd
index 55bc6ad..bcaf6c8 100644
--- a/ui/controller_focus_recovery.gd
+++ b/ui/controller_focus_recovery.gd
@@ -3,11 +3,28 @@ extends Node
 
 const CONTROLLER_AXIS_THRESHOLD: float = 0.35
 const SEMANTIC_MATCH_BONUS: float = 1000000.0
+const KEYBOARD_NAVIGATION_ACTIONS: Array[StringName] = [
+	&"ui_accept",
+	&"ui_cancel",
+	&"ui_up",
+	&"ui_down",
+	&"ui_left",
+	&"ui_right",
+	&"ui_focus_next",
+	&"ui_focus_prev",
+	&"ui_page_up",
+	&"ui_page_down",
+	&"ui_home",
+	&"ui_end",
+]
 
 var _controller_active: bool = false
+var _focus_navigation_active: bool = false
 var _last_focus_center: Vector2 = Vector2.ZERO
 var _last_focus_key: String = ""
 var _scope_chain: Array[WeakRef] = []
+var _pending_focus: WeakRef
+var _pointer_button_down: bool = false
 var _recovery_generation: int = 0
 
 
@@ -27,23 +44,51 @@ func _input(event: InputEvent) -> void:
 	if event is InputEventJoypadButton:
 		var button_event := event as InputEventJoypadButton
 		if button_event.pressed:
+			_pointer_button_down = false
 			_controller_active = true
+			_focus_navigation_active = true
 			if button_event.button_index == JOY_BUTTON_LEFT_SHOULDER:
 				_recovery_generation += 1
 				_scope_chain.clear()
+				_pending_focus = null
+				return
+			_request_pending_focus()
 		return
 	if event is InputEventJoypadMotion:
 		if absf((event as InputEventJoypadMotion).axis_value) >= (
 			CONTROLLER_AXIS_THRESHOLD
 		):
+			_pointer_button_down = false
 			_controller_active = true
+			_focus_navigation_active = true
+			_request_pending_focus()
+		return
+	if event is InputEventMouseMotion:
+		_pointer_button_down = (
+			(event as InputEventMouseMotion).button_mask != 0
+		)
+		_leave_focus_navigation(not _pointer_button_down)
 		return
 	if event is InputEventMouseButton:
-		if (event as InputEventMouseButton).pressed:
-			_controller_active = false
+		var mouse_button := event as InputEventMouseButton
+		if mouse_button.button_index in [
+			MOUSE_BUTTON_LEFT,
+			MOUSE_BUTTON_RIGHT,
+			MOUSE_BUTTON_MIDDLE,
+		]:
+			_pointer_button_down = mouse_button.pressed
+			_leave_focus_navigation(false)
+			if not mouse_button.pressed:
+				_release_current_pointer_focus.call_deferred()
 		return
 	if event is InputEventKey and (event as InputEventKey).pressed:
+		_pointer_button_down = false
 		_controller_active = false
+		if _is_keyboard_navigation_event(event):
+			_focus_navigation_active = true
+			_request_pending_focus()
+		else:
+			_leave_focus_navigation()
 
 
 func _process(_delta: float) -> void:
@@ -58,8 +103,16 @@ func _process(_delta: float) -> void:
 func _on_gui_focus_changed(control: Control) -> void:
 	_recovery_generation += 1
 	if control != null:
-		if _controller_active and control is BaseButton:
-			_remember_focus(control)
+		if _focus_navigation_active:
+			_pending_focus = null
+			if _controller_active and control is BaseButton:
+				_remember_focus(control)
+			return
+		if _keeps_pointer_focus(control):
+			return
+		if _is_focusable(control):
+			_pending_focus = weakref(control)
+		_release_focus_if_inactive.call_deferred(control)
 		return
 	if not _controller_active or _scope_chain.is_empty():
 		return
@@ -92,13 +145,18 @@ func _recover_focus(generation: int) -> void:
 			scope == null
 			or not is_instance_valid(scope)
 			or not scope.is_inside_tree()
-			or not scope.is_visible_in_tree()
 		):
 			continue
+		if not scope.is_visible_in_tree():
+			_scope_chain.clear()
+			return
 		var replacement := _best_replacement_in(scope)
 		if replacement != null:
 			replacement.grab_focus()
-			return
+		else:
+			_scope_chain.clear()
+		return
+	_scope_chain.clear()
 
 
 func _best_replacement_in(scope: Control) -> Control:
@@ -124,7 +182,7 @@ func _is_focusable(control: Control) -> bool:
 		control == null
 		or not control.is_inside_tree()
 		or not control.is_visible_in_tree()
-		or control.focus_mode == Control.FOCUS_NONE
+		or control.focus_mode not in [Control.FOCUS_CLICK, Control.FOCUS_ALL]
 	):
 		return false
 	var button := control as BaseButton
@@ -140,3 +198,80 @@ func _semantic_key(control: Control) -> String:
 	tooltip = tooltip.trim_suffix(" (show variants)")
 	tooltip = tooltip.trim_suffix(" (hide variants)")
 	return "%s|%s|%s" % [control.get_class(), label, tooltip]
+
+
+func _leave_focus_navigation(release_focus: bool = true) -> void:
+	_controller_active = false
+	_focus_navigation_active = false
+	_recovery_generation += 1
+	_scope_chain.clear()
+	var focus_owner: Control = get_viewport().gui_get_focus_owner()
+	if focus_owner == null or _keeps_pointer_focus(focus_owner):
+		return
+	if _is_focusable(focus_owner):
+		_pending_focus = weakref(focus_owner)
+	if release_focus:
+		_release_focus_if_inactive.call_deferred(focus_owner)
+
+
+func _release_focus_if_inactive(control: Control) -> void:
+	if (
+		_focus_navigation_active
+		or _pointer_button_down
+		or control == null
+		or not is_instance_valid(control)
+		or get_viewport().gui_get_focus_owner() != control
+		or _keeps_pointer_focus(control)
+	):
+		return
+	get_viewport().gui_release_focus()
+
+
+func _release_current_pointer_focus() -> void:
+	var focus_owner: Control = get_viewport().gui_get_focus_owner()
+	if focus_owner != null:
+		_release_focus_if_inactive(focus_owner)
+
+
+func _request_pending_focus() -> void:
+	if (
+		not _focus_navigation_active
+		or _pending_focus == null
+		or get_viewport().gui_get_focus_owner() != null
+	):
+		return
+	_restore_pending_focus.call_deferred(_recovery_generation)
+
+
+func _restore_pending_focus(generation: int) -> void:
+	if (
+		generation != _recovery_generation
+		or not _focus_navigation_active
+		or _pending_focus == null
+		or get_viewport().gui_get_focus_owner() != null
+	):
+		return
+	var target := _pending_focus.get_ref() as Control
+	if not _is_focusable(target):
+		_pending_focus = null
+		return
+	_pending_focus = null
+	target.grab_focus()
+
+
+func _is_keyboard_navigation_event(event: InputEvent) -> bool:
+	if event.is_action_pressed(&"open_backpack"):
+		return false
+	if (
+		event.is_action_pressed(&"ui_cancel")
+		and get_viewport().gui_get_focus_owner() == null
+	):
+		return false
+	for action: StringName in KEYBOARD_NAVIGATION_ACTIONS:
+		if event.is_action_pressed(action):
+			return true
+	return false
+
+
+func _keeps_pointer_focus(control: Control) -> bool:
+	return control is LineEdit or control is TextEdit
diff --git a/ui/fishing_shop.gd b/ui/fishing_shop.gd
index 9f93cf8..3c7d7f4 100644
--- a/ui/fishing_shop.gd
+++ b/ui/fishing_shop.gd
@@ -74,6 +74,8 @@ const SUPPLY_PRICE_HORIZONTAL_PADDING: float = 12.0
 
 @onready var _wallet_label: Label = %WalletLabel
 @onready var _shop_panel: PanelContainer = %ShopPanel
+@onready var _shop_panel_margin: MarginContainer = $ShopPanel/Margin
+@onready var _shop_panel_layout: VBoxContainer = $ShopPanel/Margin/Layout
 @onready var _shop_cooler_page: Control = %ShopCoolerPage
 @onready var _shop_cooler_mount: Control = %ShopCoolerMount
 @onready var _shop_body: HBoxContainer = $ShopPanel/Margin/Layout/Body
@@ -367,6 +369,7 @@ func get_shop_cooler_mount() -> Control:
 func activate_shop_cooler_page() -> void:
 	_cooler_page_active = true
 	_shop_panel.show()
+	_set_shop_panel_background_pointer_blocking(false)
 	_shop_body.hide()
 	_feedback.hide()
 	_shop_cooler_page.show()
@@ -377,6 +380,7 @@ func deactivate_shop_cooler_page() -> void:
 		_shop_tab_bar.show()
 	_cooler_page_active = false
 	_cooler_modal_open = false
+	_set_shop_panel_background_pointer_blocking(true)
 	for tab: OrganizerTab in _shop_tabs:
 		tab.disabled = false
 	_shop_cooler_page.hide()
@@ -385,6 +389,17 @@ func deactivate_shop_cooler_page() -> void:
 	_feedback.show()
 
 
+func _set_shop_panel_background_pointer_blocking(blocking: bool) -> void:
+	var mouse_filter := (
+		Control.MOUSE_FILTER_STOP
+		if blocking
+		else Control.MOUSE_FILTER_IGNORE
+	)
+	_shop_panel.mouse_filter = mouse_filter
+	_shop_panel_margin.mouse_filter = mouse_filter
+	_shop_panel_layout.mouse_filter = mouse_filter
+
+
 func set_shop_cooler_modal_open(is_open: bool) -> void:
 	_cooler_modal_open = is_open
 	for tab: OrganizerTab in _shop_tabs:
diff --git a/ui/pause_menu.gd b/ui/pause_menu.gd
index 3d2baa8..dccac73 100644
--- a/ui/pause_menu.gd
+++ b/ui/pause_menu.gd
@@ -351,7 +351,10 @@ func _open_confirmation(
 			else BubbleConfirmationPageType.InitialFocus.CONFIRM
 		)
 	)
-	_begin_root_exit(_show_confirmation)
+	# Confirmation actions reject input while the root page is still leaving.
+	# Finish that exit before exposing an interactive confirmation page so a
+	# pointer click can never land in the overlap window and be discarded.
+	_begin_root_exit(_show_confirmation, false)
 
 
 func _show_confirmation() -> void:
@@ -450,7 +453,10 @@ func _finish_root_entry(generation: int) -> void:
 	_root_transition_active = false
 
 
-func _begin_root_exit(completed: Callable) -> void:
+func _begin_root_exit(
+	completed: Callable,
+	overlap_next_page: bool = true,
+) -> void:
 	if _root_transition_active or not _root_page.visible:
 		return
 	_root_transition_generation += 1
@@ -458,9 +464,14 @@ func _begin_root_exit(completed: Callable) -> void:
 	_emit_transition_flurry()
 	var generation: int = _root_transition_generation
 	_root_page.transition_out(
-		_finish_root_exit.bind(generation),
+		_finish_root_exit.bind(
+			generation,
+			Callable() if overlap_next_page else completed,
+		),
 		0.0
 	)
+	if not overlap_next_page:
+		return
 	await get_tree().create_timer(
 		UIMotion.BUBBLE_TRANSITION_OVERLAP_DELAY
 	).timeout
@@ -471,10 +482,13 @@ func _begin_root_exit(completed: Callable) -> void:
 
 func _finish_root_exit(
 	generation: int,
+	completed: Callable,
 ) -> void:
 	if generation != _root_transition_generation or not visible:
 		return
 	_root_transition_active = false
+	if completed.is_valid():
+		completed.call()
 
 
 func _finish_user_close() -> void:
diff --git a/ui/title_screen.tscn b/ui/title_screen.tscn
index 040aebe..d285ea9 100644
--- a/ui/title_screen.tscn
+++ b/ui/title_screen.tscn
@@ -209,7 +209,7 @@ unique_name_in_owner = true
 layout_mode = 2
 theme_override_colors/font_color = Color(0.682, 0.733, 0.761, 1)
 theme_override_font_sizes/font_size = 22
-text = "v0.6.5-alpha"
+text = "v0.6.6-alpha"
 horizontal_alignment = 1
 
 [node name="Spacer" type="Control" parent="ResponsiveTitleStage/TitlePresentationScaleRoot/Center/MainContent"]