Ending System
# Dispatch Mentor Counter Guide
The Robert Mentor Counter is the hidden number that decides whether Robert actually succeeds at mentoring Invisigal. It is not shown on screen, it is built across all eight episodes, and it quietly gates both the mentor ending and the Invisigal romance route. This guide explains what it tracks, where the other hidden counters fit, and how to stack the run toward the good ending without guessing.
Spoiler warning: this page discusses finale structure and ending thresholds in general terms.
# The Hidden Counters That Decide the Ending
| Counter | What It Tracks | Threshold | What It Gates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Mentor Counter (RMC) | How consistently Robert mentors and stands by Invisigal across the eight episodes. | 45 or higher to succeed as a mentor. | The mentor-success finale and Invisigal romance eligibility. |
| Sweet Exit Counter (SEC) | Romantic momentum toward Invisigal, alongside several true-or-false checks. | 10 or higher to unlock the Invisigal romance option. | The Episode 7 locker-room kiss and the Invisigal romance ending. |
| Hero Counter | Compassionate, selfless, and ethical choices. | 20 or higher for the True Hero alignment. | The hero-alignment ending track. |
| Antihero Counter | Ruthless, devious, or morally hard choices. | 20 or higher for the Antihero alignment. | The antihero-alignment ending track. |
| Everyman | A run that stays below both Hero and Antihero extremes. | Both counters below 20. | The balanced everyman alignment. |
# Ending Recipes at a Glance
| Target | Requirements |
|---|---|
| Succeed as a mentor | Reach a Robert Mentor Counter of at least 45 by the finale. |
| Romance Invisigal | Reach a Sweet Exit Counter of at least 10, kiss her in the Episode 7 locker room, and succeed as a mentor. |
| Romance Blonde Blazer | Accept the Episode 4 dinner, kiss her there, and do not kiss Invisigal. |
| Date both (resolves to Invisigal) | Kiss Blonde Blazer at dinner, kiss Invisigal in Episode 7, and succeed as a mentor. |
| End with no romance | Decline Blonde Blazer's advances and keep the Sweet Exit Counter below 10, or fail the mentor route after moving toward Invisigal. |
| True Hero | Finish with 20 or more Hero points. |
| Antihero | Finish with 20 or more Antihero points. |
| Everyman | Finish with both Hero and Antihero points below 20. |
# What Feeds the Mentor Counter
Back Invisigal when the team doubts her
Strengthens the mentor counter and keeps the Invisigal romance route alive.
Defend her in the Episode 7 boardroom
A key mentor check late in the run; siding against her pushes toward mentor failure.
Support her plan in Episode 6 instead of blocking it
Part of the consistent support pattern the mentor track rewards on an Invisigal-leaning run.
Stay consistent across episodes
One supportive scene cannot rescue a run that has spent chapters undermining her.
The mentor counter is not a single conversation. It is the accumulation of how often Robert protects Invisigal, how he responds when the team doubts her, and whether his support stays coherent through the middle and late episodes.
# FAQ
Is the Robert Mentor Counter shown anywhere in the game?
No. It is a hidden numeric value tracked silently across all eight episodes. Community-made trackers and mods can reveal the running values for players who want to see them.
What number do I need for a good mentor ending?
45 or higher. The mentor-success finale requires the Robert Mentor Counter to reach that threshold by the end of the run.
Does the mentor counter affect romance?
Yes. If you do not succeed as a mentor, the Invisigal romance ending is blocked. The mentor route and the Invisigal romance route are intertwined rather than separate tracks.
What is the Sweet Exit Counter?
It is a separate hidden romance value for Invisigal, combined with several true-or-false checks. It needs to reach 10 to unlock the Invisigal romance option, and it interacts with the mentor outcome.
Can one late choice fix a low mentor counter?
Not reliably. The counter is cumulative, so a single supportive finale is a weak repair for a run that has spent multiple chapters undercutting her. Consistent support through the middle episodes matters more.
Last updated: August 12, 2026