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+# general idea
+- a help system that pops up onscreen
+- changes based on control layout
+  - mobile / desktop
+- on desktop especially, keybinds will dynamically update, based on what is actually assigned
+
+# UI layout specifics:
+- remake the current help component from scratch
+  - leave it in the place where it is, so people can always look at the help
+- match the styling of the rest of the page
+- make sure the help is easy to edit
+- add a pop-up which displays underneath any other popup layers, which will display the help component in a large format
+  - make this pop-up show every time UNLESS the user checks "dont show again"
+    - use the settings system to store this in the browser
+
+# what will the help explain?
+- how to use the nickname and chat
+- how to start driving the rover
+- rover controls
+  - this is the biggest thing that will change in different layouts
+- how it works technically (just a placeholder for now)
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