# Manual QA — NEO-32 (CooldownSnapshot + slot HUD)

Prereq: game server running (`NeonSprawl.Server`), client pointed at same `base_url` / `dev_player_id` as dev player with position + hotbar seed.

1. **Cooling HUD after accept** — Tab-lock a prototype target in range, bind slot 0 to `prototype_pulse` if needed, press `1` to cast. Expect `Cast: accepted` and **Cooldowns:** line to show `slot 0: ~3.0s` (counts down). After ~3s expect `Cooldowns: (ready)`.

2. **Server deny on spam** — Immediately double-tap cast during cooling (or remove client guard temporarily): second attempt should show `ability_cast_denied: on_cooldown` (server) on the cast feedback line when POST completes.

3. **Client guard** — While slot 0 shows cooling, press `1` rapidly; expect `(client guard)` line without flooding the server (optional: watch server logs / Bruno).

4. **Reconnect / rehydrate** — With slot 0 mid-cooldown, restart the client (or reload scene) while server keeps running; after boot expect cooldown line to match server within one GET cycle (same dev player id).