chore: stable Epic 3 slice anchors; deep-links from gather/craft docs

- epic_03: HTML ids epic-3-slice-2 / epic-3-slice-3
- gathering/crafting: where-next and prototype scope use # anchors
- game-design docs review: mark slice nit done; clarify gigs-first nit

docs/decomposition/epics/epic_03_crafting_economy.md

@@ -62,6 +62,8 @@ Implement gathering from world nodes, item/inventory representation, recipe exec
   - Item schema versioned for forward-compatible migrations.
 - Telemetry hooks: `item_created`, `inventory_full` / transfer failures.
 
+<a id="epic-3-slice-2"></a>
+
 ### Slice 2 - Gather nodes and outputs
 
 - Scope: E3.M1 with 4-6 node types and yield tables; awards crafting/gathering XP via E2.M2.
@@ -70,6 +72,8 @@ Implement gathering from world nodes, item/inventory representation, recipe exec
   - Full gather interaction in prototype region without dupes or free resources.
 - Telemetry hooks: `resource_gathered`, `gather_node_depleted`.
 
+<a id="epic-3-slice-3"></a>
+
 ### Slice 3 - Recipes and crafting pipeline
 
 - Scope: E3.M2 with 8-12 starter recipes per prototype minimums.

docs/game-design/crafting.md

@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ Authoritative **recipe graph** is **data** (`RecipeDef`); design intent:
 | **Branching** | Same inputs can route to **different** skills or recipes for **different** outputs (**overlapping chains**)—dense economy, not a single trunk. |
 | **Skill per recipe** | Each recipe names **required skill** (and level band **TBD**); one **Process** skill is not the only mid-pipeline actor. |
 
-**Prototype scope:** [Epic 3](../decomposition/epics/epic_03_crafting_economy.md) **Slice 3** targets a **starter recipe set** (e.g. 8–12 minimums in epic text) proving **gather → refine → item used in combat or quest**.
+**Prototype scope:** [Epic 3 — Slice 3 (Recipes pipeline)](../decomposition/epics/epic_03_crafting_economy.md#epic-3-slice-3) targets a **starter recipe set** (e.g. 8–12 minimums in epic text) proving **gather → refine → item used in combat or quest**.
 
 ## Stations, co-op, and UX
 
@@ -71,5 +71,5 @@ Authoritative **recipe graph** is **data** (`RecipeDef`); design intent:
 | Process / Make skill names | [skills.md](skills.md) **Process** and **Make** tables |
 | Raw inputs from the world | [gathering.md](gathering.md) |
 | Item categories & tooltips | [items.md](items.md) |
-| Epic 3 craft slice | [Epic 3](../decomposition/epics/epic_03_crafting_economy.md) — *Slice 3 — Recipes and crafting pipeline* |
+| Epic 3 craft slice | [Epic 3 — Slice 3 (Recipes pipeline)](../decomposition/epics/epic_03_crafting_economy.md#epic-3-slice-3) |
-| Gather slice (inputs) | [Epic 3](../decomposition/epics/epic_03_crafting_economy.md) — *Slice 2 — Gather nodes and outputs* |
+| Gather slice (inputs) | [Epic 3 — Slice 2 (Gather nodes)](../decomposition/epics/epic_03_crafting_economy.md#epic-3-slice-2) |

docs/game-design/gathering.md

@@ -75,6 +75,6 @@ Directional goals (implementation **open**):
 | Gather skill names & merge notes | [skills.md](skills.md) **Gather** table |
 | Items & materials buckets | [items.md](items.md) |
 | Crafting & recipes (vision) | [crafting.md](crafting.md) |
-| Epic 3 gather slice | [Epic 3](../decomposition/epics/epic_03_crafting_economy.md) — *Slice 2 — Gather nodes and outputs* |
+| Epic 3 gather slice | [Epic 3 — Slice 2 (Gather nodes)](../decomposition/epics/epic_03_crafting_economy.md#epic-3-slice-2) |
 | Interaction contracts | [E1.M3](../decomposition/modules/E1_M3_InteractionAndTargetingLayer.md) |
 | Zone ecology | [E4.M2](../decomposition/modules/E4_M2_SpawnEcologyController.md), [Epic 4](../decomposition/epics/epic_04_world_topology.md) |

docs/reviews/2026-04-03-game-design-branch-docs-review.md

@@ -51,8 +51,8 @@ None identified.
 
 ## Nits
 
-- Epic 3 slice references in `gathering.md` / `crafting.md` use *italic* slice titles next to the epic link rather than `#` anchors—**intentionally robust** vs GitHub slug drift; keep as-is unless you add explicit HTML ids in the epic doc.
+- ~~Epic 3 slice references in `gathering.md` / `crafting.md` use *italic* slice titles next to the epic link rather than `#` anchors—**intentionally robust** vs GitHub slug drift; keep as-is unless you add explicit HTML ids in the epic doc.~~ **Done** — `epic_03_crafting_economy.md` now has `<a id="epic-3-slice-2"></a>` / `<a id="epic-3-slice-3"></a>`; `gathering.md` / `crafting.md` deep-link with stable anchors.
-- `skills.md` **Next artifacts** still lists **gigs** first (appropriate for folder flow); no change required.
+- `skills.md` **Next artifacts** lists **gigs** first — **intentional** (folder reading order); no change.
 
 ## Verification