Progress Tracking

Silksong Map includes comprehensive progress tracking features that help you monitor your exploration progress, mark completed POIs, and view detailed statistics about your Hollow Knight: Silksong journey.

Overview of Progress Tracking

What Gets Tracked

• POIs Completed: Mark bosses defeated, NPCs met, items collected, and areas explored
• Category Progress: Track completion by type (bosses, collectibles, NPCs, secrets, etc.)
• Area Statistics: Monitor progress across different regions and zones
• Overall Completion: Real-time percentage of total content discovered

How Progress is Saved

• Account-Based: Secure progress saving tied to your user account
• Cross-Device Sync: Access your progress from any device after signing in
• Cloud Storage: Progress data safely stored in our secure database
• Real-Time Updates: Changes saved instantly as you mark POIs complete

Getting Started

Account Setup

1. Sign In Required: Create an account or sign in to enable progress tracking
2. Access Dashboard: Visit the Interactive Dashboard to start tracking
3. Browse Map: Use the integrated map interface with full progress features
4. Mark POIs: Click on any POI popup to mark it as completed

POI Progress Marking

• Click to Complete: Click "Mark Complete" button in POI popups
• Add Notes: Optional personal notes for each completed POI
• Visual Feedback: Completed POIs show different visual indicators
• Instant Save: Progress automatically saved to your account

Progress States

• Not Completed: Default state for all POIs (normal appearance)
• Completed: Marked as finished (visual indicator + notes)
• Reversible: Mark/unmark POIs as needed

Progress Dashboard

Statistics Overview

• Completion Percentage: Overall progress across all content
• Category Breakdown: Progress by POI type (bosses, collectibles, NPCs, etc.)
• Recent Activity: Timeline of recently completed POIs
• Progress Panel: Accessible from map header when signed in

Dashboard Features

Progress Panel

Access from the map header to view:

• Overall Statistics: Total completion percentage and POI counts
• Category Breakdown: Progress by POI type with visual indicators
• Recent Activity: Your latest 10 completed POIs with timestamps
• Quick Stats: "X out of Y completed" for each category

Authentication Integration

• Login Protection: Progress features require user authentication
• Secure Access: All progress data protected by login requirements
• Cross-Session: Progress persists across browser sessions
• Device Sync: Access your progress from any device after signing in

Map Integration

Visual Progress Indicators

• POI Status: Visual indicators show completion status on map
• Progress Context: useProgress hook provides completion data
• Real-Time Updates: Map updates instantly when POIs are marked
• Category Filtering: Filter POIs by completion status

Interactive Features

• POI Popups: Enhanced popups with completion controls for authenticated users
• Bulk Operations: Mark multiple POIs complete (planned feature)
• Progress Queries: Efficient database queries for user progress data
• Caching: Smart caching reduces server requests

Security & Privacy

Data Protection

• Authentication Required: All progress data requires user login
• Session Validation: Server-side session verification for all operations
• User Isolation: Progress data strictly separated by user account
• No Data Leakage: Unauthenticated users cannot access any progress data

Privacy Features

• Account Control: Users control their own progress data
• Secure Storage: Progress data encrypted and securely stored
• No Tracking: Progress tracking is opt-in and requires account creation
• Data Ownership: Users own their progress data

Future Enhancements

Planned Features

• Bulk Operations: Mark multiple POIs complete simultaneously
• Export/Import: Backup and restore progress data
• Progress Sharing: Share completion milestones with friends
• Advanced Analytics: Detailed completion statistics and insights

Technical Improvements

• Offline Support: Cache progress changes for offline gameplay
• Performance Optimization: Reduce database queries and improve response times
• Mobile Enhancement: Improved touch interfaces for progress marking
• Accessibility: Enhanced screen reader support for progress features

Getting Help

Support Resources

• Authentication Issues: Check login status and session validity
• Progress Problems: Verify account access and data synchronization
• Technical Support: Contact support for data recovery or account issues
• Feature Requests: Submit feedback for new progress tracking features