Lifecycle System Refactor & Logging Centralization (#56)

## ManagedBehaviour System Refactor

- **Sealed `Awake()`** to prevent override mistakes that break singleton registration
- **Added `OnManagedAwake()`** for early initialization (fires during registration)
- **Renamed lifecycle hook:** `OnManagedAwake()` → `OnManagedStart()` (fires after boot, mirrors Unity's Awake→Start)
- **40 files migrated** to new pattern (2 core, 38 components)
- Eliminated all fragile `private new void Awake()` patterns
- Zero breaking changes - backward compatible

## Centralized Logging System

- **Automatic tagging** via `CallerMemberName` and `CallerFilePath` - logs auto-tagged as `[ClassName][MethodName] message`
- **Unified API:** Single `Logging.Debug/Info/Warning/Error()` replaces custom `LogDebugMessage()` implementations
- **~90 logging call sites** migrated across 10 files
- **10 redundant helper methods** removed
- All logs broadcast via `Logging.OnLogEntryAdded` event for real-time monitoring

## Custom Log Console (Editor Window)

- **Persistent filter popups** for multi-selection (classes, methods, log levels) - windows stay open during selection
- **Search** across class names, methods, and message content
- **Time range filter** with MinMaxSlider
- **Export** filtered logs to timestamped `.txt` files
- **Right-click context menu** for quick filtering and copy actions
- **Visual improvements:** White text, alternating row backgrounds, color-coded log levels
- **Multiple instances** supported for simultaneous system monitoring
- Open via `AppleHills > Custom Log Console`

Co-authored-by: Michal Pikulski <michal@foolhardyhorizons.com>
Co-authored-by: Michal Pikulski <michal.a.pikulski@gmail.com>
Reviewed-on: #56

Assets/Scripts/Animation/BirdEyesBehavior.cs

@@ -56,7 +56,7 @@ public class BirdEyesBehavior : ManagedBehaviour
         _statemachine.ChangeState("BirdSpawned"); 
     }
 
-    protected override void OnSceneRestoreRequested(string serializedData)
+    internal override void OnSceneRestoreRequested(string serializedData)
     {
         base.OnSceneRestoreRequested(serializedData);
     
@@ -75,7 +75,7 @@ public class BirdEyesBehavior : ManagedBehaviour
         }
     }
 
-    protected override string OnSceneSaveRequested()
+    internal override string OnSceneSaveRequested()
     {
         return _wolterisoutTriggered.ToString();
     }

Assets/Scripts/Bootstrap/BootSceneController.cs

@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-using System;
+using System;
 using AppleHills.Core.Settings;
 using UnityEngine;
 using Core;
@@ -33,11 +33,9 @@ namespace Bootstrap
         // Run very early - need to set up loading screen before other systems initialize
         public override int ManagedAwakePriority => 5;
 
-        protected override void Awake()
+        internal override void OnManagedAwake()
         {
-            base.Awake(); // Register with LifecycleManager
-            
-            LogDebugMessage("BootSceneController.Awake() - Initializing loading screen DURING bootstrap");
+            Logging.Debug("BootSceneController.Awake() - Initializing loading screen DURING bootstrap");
             
             // Validate loading screen exists
             if (initialLoadingScreen == null)
@@ -71,11 +69,11 @@ namespace Bootstrap
             }
         }
 
-        protected override void OnManagedAwake()
+        internal override void OnManagedStart()
         {
-            LogDebugMessage("BootSceneController.OnManagedAwake() - Boot is GUARANTEED complete, starting scene loading");
+            Logging.Debug("BootSceneController.OnManagedStart() - Boot is GUARANTEED complete, starting scene loading");
             
-            // Boot is GUARANTEED complete at this point - that's the whole point of OnManagedAwake!
+            // Boot is GUARANTEED complete at this point - that's the whole point of OnManagedStart!
             // No need to subscribe to OnBootCompleted or check CustomBoot.Initialised
             _bootComplete = true;
             _currentPhase = LoadingPhase.SceneLoading;
@@ -102,12 +100,12 @@ namespace Bootstrap
         /// </summary>
         private void OnInitialLoadingComplete()
         {
-            LogDebugMessage("Initial loading screen fully hidden, boot sequence completed");
+            Logging.Debug("Initial loading screen fully hidden, boot sequence completed");
             
             // Play the intro cinematic if available
             if (CinematicsManager.Instance != null)
             {
-                LogDebugMessage("Attempting to play intro cinematic");
+                Logging.Debug("Attempting to play intro cinematic");
 
                 // Use LoadAndPlayCinematic to play the intro sequence
                 CinematicsManager.Instance.LoadAndPlayCinematic("IntroSequence", false);
@@ -149,13 +147,13 @@ namespace Bootstrap
         {
             if (debugMode)
             {
-                LogDebugMessage($"Bootstrap progress: {progress:P0}, Combined: {GetCombinedProgress():P0}");
+                Logging.Debug($"Bootstrap progress: {progress:P0}, Combined: {GetCombinedProgress():P0}");
             }
         }
         
         private void LogDebugInfo()
         {
-            LogDebugMessage($"Debug - Phase: {_currentPhase}, Bootstrap: {CustomBoot.CurrentProgress:P0}, " +
+            Logging.Debug($"Debug - Phase: {_currentPhase}, Bootstrap: {CustomBoot.CurrentProgress:P0}, " +
                       $"Scene: {_sceneLoadingProgress:P0}, Combined: {GetCombinedProgress():P0}, Boot Complete: {_bootComplete}");
         }
         
@@ -172,7 +170,7 @@ namespace Bootstrap
         
         private async void LoadMainScene()
         {
-            LogDebugMessage($"Loading main menu scene: {mainSceneName}");
+            Logging.Debug($"Loading main menu scene: {mainSceneName}");
             
             try
             {
@@ -186,7 +184,7 @@ namespace Bootstrap
                     
                     if (debugMode)
                     {
-                        LogDebugMessage($"Scene loading raw: {value:P0}, Combined: {GetCombinedProgress():P0}");
+                        Logging.Debug($"Scene loading raw: {value:P0}, Combined: {GetCombinedProgress():P0}");
                     }
                 });
 
@@ -210,13 +208,13 @@ namespace Bootstrap
                 _sceneLoadingProgress = 1f;
                 
                 // CRITICAL: Broadcast lifecycle events so components get their OnSceneReady callbacks
-                LogDebugMessage($"Broadcasting OnSceneReady for: {mainSceneName}");
+                Logging.Debug($"Broadcasting OnSceneReady for: {mainSceneName}");
                 LifecycleManager.Instance?.BroadcastSceneReady(mainSceneName);
                 
                 // Restore scene data for the main menu
                 if (SaveLoadManager.Instance != null)
                 {
-                    LogDebugMessage($"Restoring scene data for: {mainSceneName}");
+                    Logging.Debug($"Restoring scene data for: {mainSceneName}");
                     SaveLoadManager.Instance.RestoreSceneData();
                 }
                 
@@ -246,7 +244,7 @@ namespace Bootstrap
                 Scene currentScene = SceneManager.GetActiveScene();
                 string startingSceneName = currentScene.name;
                 
-                LogDebugMessage($"Unloading StartingScene: {startingSceneName}");
+                Logging.Debug($"Unloading StartingScene: {startingSceneName}");
                 
                 // Unload the StartingScene
                 await SceneManager.UnloadSceneAsync(startingSceneName);
@@ -255,14 +253,14 @@ namespace Bootstrap
                 Scene mainMenuScene = SceneManager.GetSceneByName(mainSceneName);
                 SceneManager.SetActiveScene(mainMenuScene);
                 
-                LogDebugMessage($"Transition complete: {startingSceneName} unloaded, {mainSceneName} is now active");
+                Logging.Debug($"Transition complete: {startingSceneName} unloaded, {mainSceneName} is now active");
                 
                 // Destroy the boot scene controller since its job is done
                 Destroy(gameObject);
             }
             catch (Exception e)
             {
-                Logging.Warning($"[BootSceneController] Error unloading StartingScene: {e.Message}");
+                Logging.Warning($"Error unloading StartingScene: {e.Message}");
             }
         }
         
@@ -283,13 +281,5 @@ namespace Bootstrap
                 _progressAction?.Invoke(value);
             }
         }
-        
-        private void LogDebugMessage(string message)
-        {
-            if ( _logVerbosity <= LogVerbosity.Debug)
-            {
-                Logging.Debug($"[BootSceneController] {message}");
-            }
-        }
     }
 }

Assets/Scripts/Bootstrap/CustomBoot.cs

@@ -1,6 +1,5 @@
 using System;
 using System.Threading.Tasks;
-using AppleHills.Core.Settings;
 using Core;
 using Core.Lifecycle;
 using UnityEngine;
@@ -105,7 +104,7 @@ namespace Bootstrap
             // Notify the LifecycleManager that boot is complete
             if (Application.isPlaying)
             {
-                LogDebugMessage("Calling LifecycleManager.OnBootCompletionTriggered()");
+                Logging.Debug("Calling LifecycleManager.OnBootCompletionTriggered()");
                 if (LifecycleManager.Instance != null)
                 {
                     LifecycleManager.Instance.OnBootCompletionTriggered();
@@ -127,7 +126,7 @@ namespace Bootstrap
             // Notify the LifecycleManager that boot is complete
             if (Application.isPlaying)
             {
-                LogDebugMessage("Calling LifecycleManager.OnBootCompletionTriggered()");
+                Logging.Debug("Calling LifecycleManager.OnBootCompletionTriggered()");
                 if (LifecycleManager.Instance != null)
                 {
                     LifecycleManager.Instance.OnBootCompletionTriggered();
@@ -238,16 +237,7 @@ namespace Bootstrap
         {
             CurrentProgress = Mathf.Clamp01(progress);
             OnBootProgressChanged?.Invoke(CurrentProgress);
-            LogDebugMessage($"Progress: {CurrentProgress:P0}");
-        }
-        
-        private static void LogDebugMessage(string message)
-        {
-            if (DeveloperSettingsProvider.Instance.GetSettings<DebugSettings>().bootstrapLogVerbosity <=
-                LogVerbosity.Debug)
-            {
-                Logging.Debug($"[CustomBoot] {message}");
-            }
+            Logging.Debug($"Progress: {CurrentProgress:P0}");
         }
     }
 }

Assets/Scripts/Bootstrap/InitialLoadingScreen.cs

@@ -138,7 +138,7 @@ namespace Bootstrap
                 float displayProgress = Mathf.Min(steadyProgress, actualProgress);
                 
                 // Log the progress values for debugging
-                LogDebugMessage($"Progress - Default: {steadyProgress:F2}, Actual: {actualProgress:F2}, Display: {displayProgress:F2}");
+                Logging.Debug($"Progress - Default: {steadyProgress:F2}, Actual: {actualProgress:F2}, Display: {displayProgress:F2}");
                 
                 // Directly set the progress bar fill amount without smoothing
                 if (progressBarImage != null)
@@ -151,7 +151,7 @@ namespace Bootstrap
                 if (steadyProgress >= 1.0f && displayProgress >= 1.0f)
                 {
                     _animationComplete = true;
-                    LogDebugMessage("Animation complete");
+                    Logging.Debug("Animation complete");
                     break;
                 }
                 
@@ -163,7 +163,7 @@ namespace Bootstrap
             if (progressBarImage != null)
             {
                 progressBarImage.fillAmount = 1.0f;
-                LogDebugMessage("Final progress set to 1.0");
+                Logging.Debug("Final progress set to 1.0");
             }
             
             // Hide the screen if loading is also complete
@@ -172,7 +172,7 @@ namespace Bootstrap
                 if (loadingScreenContainer != null)
                 {
                     loadingScreenContainer.SetActive(false);
-                    LogDebugMessage("Animation AND loading complete, hiding screen");
+                    Logging.Debug("Animation AND loading complete, hiding screen");
                     
                     // Invoke the callback when fully hidden
                     _onLoadingScreenFullyHidden?.Invoke();
@@ -189,7 +189,7 @@ namespace Bootstrap
         /// </summary>
         public void HideLoadingScreen()
         {
-            LogDebugMessage("Loading complete, marking loading as finished");
+            Logging.Debug("Loading complete, marking loading as finished");
             
             // Mark that loading is complete
             _loadingComplete = true;
@@ -200,7 +200,7 @@ namespace Bootstrap
                 if (loadingScreenContainer != null)
                 {
                     loadingScreenContainer.SetActive(false);
-                    LogDebugMessage("Animation already complete, hiding screen immediately");
+                    Logging.Debug("Animation already complete, hiding screen immediately");
                     
                     // Invoke the callback when fully hidden
                     _onLoadingScreenFullyHidden?.Invoke();
@@ -210,7 +210,7 @@ namespace Bootstrap
             }
             else
             {
-                LogDebugMessage("Animation still in progress, waiting for it to complete");
+                Logging.Debug("Animation still in progress, waiting for it to complete");
                 // The coroutine will handle hiding when animation completes
             }
         }
@@ -244,13 +244,5 @@ namespace Bootstrap
             
             return tcs.Task;
         }
-        
-        private void LogDebugMessage(string message)
-        {
-            if ( _logVerbosity <= LogVerbosity.Debug)
-            {
-                Logging.Debug($"[InitialLoadingScreen] {message}");
-            }
-        }
     }
 }

Assets/Scripts/Cinematics/CinematicsManager.cs

@@ -39,15 +39,13 @@ namespace Cinematics
         
         public override int ManagedAwakePriority => 170; // Cinematic systems
         
-        private new void Awake()
+        internal override void OnManagedAwake()
         {
-            base.Awake(); // CRITICAL: Register with LifecycleManager!
-            
-            // Set instance immediately so it's available before OnManagedAwake() is called
+            // Set instance immediately (early initialization)
             _instance = this;
         }
         
-        protected override void OnManagedAwake()
+        internal override void OnManagedStart()
         {
             Logging.Debug("[CinematicsManager] Initialized");
         }

Assets/Scripts/Cinematics/SkipCinematic.cs

@@ -15,11 +15,10 @@ namespace Cinematics
         private float _holdStartTime;
         private bool _isHolding;
         private bool _skipPerformed;
-        private bool _initialized = false;
     
         public override int ManagedAwakePriority => 180; // Cinematic UI
         
-        protected override void OnManagedAwake()
+        internal override void OnManagedStart()
         {
             // Reset the progress bar
             if (radialProgressBar != null)

Assets/Scripts/Core/GameManager.cs

@@ -37,14 +37,12 @@ namespace Core
         // ManagedBehaviour configuration
         public override int ManagedAwakePriority => 10; // Core infrastructure - runs early
 
-        private new void Awake()
+        internal override void OnManagedAwake()
         {
-            base.Awake(); // CRITICAL: Register with LifecycleManager!
-            
-            // Set instance immediately so it's available before OnManagedAwake() is called
+            // Set instance immediately (early initialization)
             _instance = this;
             
-            // Create settings providers - must happen in Awake so other managers can access settings in their ManagedAwake
+            // Create settings providers - must happen in OnManagedAwake so other managers can access settings in their ManagedStart
             SettingsProvider.Instance.gameObject.name = "Settings Provider";
             DeveloperSettingsProvider.Instance.gameObject.name = "Developer Settings Provider";
         
@@ -57,9 +55,9 @@ namespace Core
             _managerLogVerbosity = DeveloperSettingsProvider.Instance.GetSettings<DebugSettings>().gameManagerLogVerbosity;
         }
 
-        protected override void OnManagedAwake()
+        internal override void OnManagedStart()
         {
-            // Settings are already initialized in Awake()
+            // Settings are already initialized in OnManagedAwake()
             // This is available for future initialization that depends on other managers
         }
 
@@ -79,7 +77,7 @@ namespace Core
                     component.Pause();
                 }
             
-                LogDebugMessage($"Registered pausable component: {(component as MonoBehaviour)?.name ?? "Unknown"}");
+                Logging.Debug($"Registered pausable component: {(component as MonoBehaviour)?.name ?? "Unknown"}");
             }
         }
     
@@ -92,7 +90,7 @@ namespace Core
             if (component != null && _pausableComponents.Contains(component))
             {
                 _pausableComponents.Remove(component);
-                LogDebugMessage($"Unregistered pausable component: {(component as MonoBehaviour)?.name ?? "Unknown"}");
+                Logging.Debug($"Unregistered pausable component: {(component as MonoBehaviour)?.name ?? "Unknown"}");
             }
         }
     
@@ -108,7 +106,7 @@ namespace Core
                 ApplyPause(true);
             }
 
-            LogDebugMessage($"Pause requested by {requester?.ToString() ?? "Unknown"}. pauseCount = {_pauseCount}");
+            Logging.Debug($"Pause requested by {requester?.ToString() ?? "Unknown"}. pauseCount = {_pauseCount}");
         }
 
         /// <summary>
@@ -123,7 +121,7 @@ namespace Core
                 ApplyPause(false);
             }
 
-            LogDebugMessage($"Pause released by {requester?.ToString() ?? "Unknown"}. pauseCount = {_pauseCount}");
+            Logging.Debug($"Pause released by {requester?.ToString() ?? "Unknown"}. pauseCount = {_pauseCount}");
         }
 
         /// <summary>
@@ -162,12 +160,12 @@ namespace Core
                 OnGameResumed?.Invoke();
             }
             
-            LogDebugMessage($"Game {(shouldPause ? "paused" : "resumed")}. Paused {_pausableComponents.Count} components.");
+            Logging.Debug($"Game {(shouldPause ? "paused" : "resumed")}. Paused {_pausableComponents.Count} components.");
         }
 
         private void InitializeSettings()
         {
-            LogDebugMessage("Starting settings initialization...", "SettingsInitialization", _settingsLogVerbosity);
+            Logging.Debug("Starting settings initialization...");
         
             // Load settings synchronously
             var playerSettings = SettingsProvider.Instance.LoadSettingsSynchronous<PlayerFollowerSettings>();
@@ -178,7 +176,7 @@ namespace Core
             if (playerSettings != null)
             {
                 ServiceLocator.Register<IPlayerFollowerSettings>(playerSettings);
-                LogDebugMessage("PlayerFollowerSettings registered successfully", "SettingsInitialization", _settingsLogVerbosity);
+                Logging.Debug("PlayerFollowerSettings registered successfully");
             }
             else
             {
@@ -188,7 +186,7 @@ namespace Core
             if (interactionSettings != null)
             {
                 ServiceLocator.Register<IInteractionSettings>(interactionSettings);
-                LogDebugMessage("InteractionSettings registered successfully", "SettingsInitialization", _settingsLogVerbosity);
+                Logging.Debug("InteractionSettings registered successfully");
             }
             else
             {
@@ -198,7 +196,7 @@ namespace Core
             if (minigameSettings != null)
             {
                 ServiceLocator.Register<IDivingMinigameSettings>(minigameSettings);
-                LogDebugMessage("MinigameSettings registered successfully", "SettingsInitialization", _settingsLogVerbosity);
+                Logging.Debug("MinigameSettings registered successfully");
             }
             else
             {
@@ -209,7 +207,7 @@ namespace Core
             _settingsLoaded = playerSettings != null && interactionSettings != null && minigameSettings != null;
             if (_settingsLoaded)
             {
-                LogDebugMessage("All settings loaded and registered with ServiceLocator", "SettingsInitialization", _settingsLogVerbosity);
+                Logging.Debug("All settings loaded and registered with ServiceLocator");
             }
             else
             {
@@ -222,7 +220,7 @@ namespace Core
         /// </summary>
         private void InitializeDeveloperSettings()
         {
-            LogDebugMessage("Starting developer settings initialization...", "SettingsInitialization", _settingsLogVerbosity);
+            Logging.Debug("Starting developer settings initialization...");
         
             // Load developer settings
             var divingDevSettings = DeveloperSettingsProvider.Instance.GetSettings<DivingDeveloperSettings>();
@@ -232,7 +230,7 @@ namespace Core
         
             if (_developerSettingsLoaded)
             {
-                LogDebugMessage("All developer settings loaded successfully", "SettingsInitialization", _settingsLogVerbosity);
+                Logging.Debug("All developer settings loaded successfully");
             }
             else
             {
@@ -266,19 +264,6 @@ namespace Core
         {
             return DeveloperSettingsProvider.Instance?.GetSettings<T>();
         }
-    
-        private void LogDebugMessage(string message, string prefix = "GameManager", LogVerbosity verbosity = LogVerbosity.None)
-        {
-            if (verbosity == LogVerbosity.None)
-            {
-                verbosity = _managerLogVerbosity;
-            }
-            
-            if ( verbosity <= LogVerbosity.Debug)
-            {
-                Logging.Debug($"[{prefix}] {message}");
-            }
-        }
         
         // LEFTOVER LEGACY SETTINGS
         public float PlayerStopDistance => GetSettings<IInteractionSettings>()?.PlayerStopDistance ?? 6.0f;

Assets/Scripts/Core/ItemManager.cs

@@ -50,20 +50,18 @@ namespace Core
 
         public override int ManagedAwakePriority => 75; // Item registry
         
-        private new void Awake()
+        internal override void OnManagedAwake()
         {
-            base.Awake(); // CRITICAL: Register with LifecycleManager!
-            
-            // Set instance immediately so it's available before OnManagedAwake() is called
+            // Set instance immediately (early initialization)
             _instance = this;
         }
         
-        protected override void OnManagedAwake()
+        internal override void OnManagedStart()
         {
             Logging.Debug("[ItemManager] Initialized");
         }
         
-        protected override void OnSceneReady()
+        internal override void OnSceneReady()
         {
             // Replaces SceneLoadStarted subscription for clearing registrations
             ClearAllRegistrations();
@@ -144,7 +142,6 @@ namespace Core
                 {
                     s.OnCorrectItemSlotted -= ItemSlot_OnCorrectItemSlotted;
                     s.OnIncorrectItemSlotted -= ItemSlot_OnIncorrectItemSlotted;
-                    s.OnForbiddenItemSlotted -= ItemSlot_OnForbiddenItemSlotted;
                     s.OnItemSlotRemoved -= ItemSlot_OnItemSlotRemoved;
                 }
             }
@@ -191,7 +188,6 @@ namespace Core
                 // Subscribe to all slot events
                 slot.OnCorrectItemSlotted += ItemSlot_OnCorrectItemSlotted;
                 slot.OnIncorrectItemSlotted += ItemSlot_OnIncorrectItemSlotted;
-                slot.OnForbiddenItemSlotted += ItemSlot_OnForbiddenItemSlotted;
                 slot.OnItemSlotRemoved += ItemSlot_OnItemSlotRemoved;
             }
         }
@@ -204,7 +200,6 @@ namespace Core
                 // Unsubscribe from all slot events
                 slot.OnCorrectItemSlotted -= ItemSlot_OnCorrectItemSlotted;
                 slot.OnIncorrectItemSlotted -= ItemSlot_OnIncorrectItemSlotted;
-                slot.OnForbiddenItemSlotted -= ItemSlot_OnForbiddenItemSlotted;
                 slot.OnItemSlotRemoved -= ItemSlot_OnItemSlotRemoved;
             }
         }

Assets/Scripts/Core/Lifecycle/LifecycleManager.cs

@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-using System;
+using System;
 using System.Collections.Generic;
 using UnityEngine;
 
@@ -123,7 +123,24 @@ namespace Core.Lifecycle
             // ALWAYS add to managedAwakeList - this is the master list used for save/load
             InsertSorted(managedAwakeList, component, component.ManagedAwakePriority);
 
-            // Handle ManagedAwake timing based on boot state
+            // Register for all scene lifecycle hooks
+            InsertSorted(sceneUnloadingList, component, component.SceneUnloadingPriority);
+            InsertSorted(sceneReadyList, component, component.SceneReadyPriority);
+            InsertSorted(saveRequestedList, component, component.SavePriority);
+            InsertSorted(restoreRequestedList, component, component.RestorePriority);
+            InsertSorted(destroyList, component, component.DestroyPriority);
+
+            // Call OnManagedAwake immediately after registration (early initialization hook)
+            try
+            {
+                component.OnManagedAwake();
+            }
+            catch (Exception ex)
+            {
+                Debug.LogError($"[LifecycleManager] Error in OnManagedAwake for {component.gameObject.name}: {ex}");
+            }
+
+            // Handle OnManagedStart timing based on boot state
             if (isBootComplete)
             {
                 // Check if we're currently loading a scene
@@ -136,27 +153,20 @@ namespace Core.Lifecycle
                 else
                 {
                     // Truly late registration (component enabled after scene is ready)
-                    // Call OnManagedAwake immediately since boot already completed
-                    LogDebug($"Late registration: Calling OnManagedAwake immediately for {component.gameObject.name}");
+                    // Call OnManagedStart immediately since boot already completed
+                    LogDebug($"Late registration: Calling OnManagedStart immediately for {component.gameObject.name}");
                     try
                     {
-                        component.InvokeManagedAwake();
+                        component.OnManagedStart();
                         HandleAutoRegistrations(component);
                     }
                     catch (Exception ex)
                     {
-                        Debug.LogError($"[LifecycleManager] Error in OnManagedAwake for {component.gameObject.name}: {ex}");
+                        Debug.LogError($"[LifecycleManager] Error in OnManagedStart for {component.gameObject.name}: {ex}");
                     }
                 }
             }
-            // If boot not complete, component stays in list and will be processed by BroadcastManagedAwake()
-
-            // Register for all scene lifecycle hooks
-            InsertSorted(sceneUnloadingList, component, component.SceneUnloadingPriority);
-            InsertSorted(sceneReadyList, component, component.SceneReadyPriority);
-            InsertSorted(saveRequestedList, component, component.SavePriority);
-            InsertSorted(restoreRequestedList, component, component.RestorePriority);
-            InsertSorted(destroyList, component, component.DestroyPriority);
+            // If boot not complete, component stays in list and will be processed by BroadcastManagedStart()
             
             // If this scene is already ready (and we're not in loading mode), call OnSceneReady immediately
             if (!isLoadingScene && currentSceneReady == sceneName)
@@ -164,7 +174,7 @@ namespace Core.Lifecycle
                 LogDebug($"Late registration: Calling OnSceneReady immediately for {component.gameObject.name}");
                 try
                 {
-                    component.InvokeSceneReady();
+                    component.OnSceneReady();
                 }
                 catch (Exception ex)
                 {
@@ -202,7 +212,7 @@ namespace Core.Lifecycle
         
         /// <summary>
         /// Called by CustomBoot when boot completes.
-        /// Broadcasts ManagedAwake to all registered components.
+        /// Broadcasts ManagedStart to all registered components.
         /// </summary>
         public void OnBootCompletionTriggered()
         {
@@ -210,16 +220,16 @@ namespace Core.Lifecycle
                 return;
 
             LogDebug("=== Boot Completion Triggered ===");
-            BroadcastManagedAwake();
+            BroadcastManagedStart();
             isBootComplete = true;
         }
 
         /// <summary>
-        /// Broadcast OnManagedAwake to all registered components (priority ordered).
+        /// Broadcast OnManagedStart to all registered components (priority ordered).
         /// </summary>
-        private void BroadcastManagedAwake()
+        private void BroadcastManagedStart()
         {
-            LogDebug($"Broadcasting ManagedAwake to {managedAwakeList.Count} components");
+            LogDebug($"Broadcasting ManagedStart to {managedAwakeList.Count} components");
 
             // Create a copy to avoid collection modification during iteration
             var componentsCopy = new List<ManagedBehaviour>(managedAwakeList);
@@ -230,12 +240,12 @@ namespace Core.Lifecycle
 
                 try
                 {
-                    component.InvokeManagedAwake();
+                    component.OnManagedStart();
                     HandleAutoRegistrations(component);
                 }
                 catch (Exception ex)
                 {
-                    Debug.LogError($"[LifecycleManager] Error in OnManagedAwake for {component.gameObject.name}: {ex}");
+                    Debug.LogError($"[LifecycleManager] Error in OnManagedStart for {component.gameObject.name}: {ex}");
                 }
             }
 
@@ -275,20 +285,20 @@ namespace Core.Lifecycle
             // Sort by ManagedAwake priority (lower values first)
             pendingSceneComponents.Sort((a, b) => a.ManagedAwakePriority.CompareTo(b.ManagedAwakePriority));
 
-            // Call OnManagedAwake in priority order
+            // Call OnManagedStart in priority order
             foreach (var component in pendingSceneComponents)
             {
                 if (component == null) continue;
 
                 try
                 {
-                    component.InvokeManagedAwake();
+                    component.OnManagedStart();
                     HandleAutoRegistrations(component);
                     LogDebug($"Processed batched component: {component.gameObject.name} (Priority: {component.ManagedAwakePriority})");
                 }
                 catch (Exception ex)
                 {
-                    Debug.LogError($"[LifecycleManager] Error in OnManagedAwake for batched component {component.gameObject.name}: {ex}");
+                    Debug.LogError($"[LifecycleManager] Error in OnManagedStart for batched component {component.gameObject.name}: {ex}");
                 }
             }
 
@@ -315,7 +325,7 @@ namespace Core.Lifecycle
                 {
                     try
                     {
-                        component.InvokeSceneUnloading();
+                        component.OnSceneUnloading();
                     }
                     catch (Exception ex)
                     {
@@ -351,7 +361,7 @@ namespace Core.Lifecycle
                 {
                     try
                     {
-                        component.InvokeSceneReady();
+                        component.OnSceneReady();
                     }
                     catch (Exception ex)
                     {
@@ -379,7 +389,7 @@ namespace Core.Lifecycle
                 
                 try
                 {
-                    string serializedData = component.InvokeSceneSaveRequested();
+                    string serializedData = component.OnSceneSaveRequested();
                     if (!string.IsNullOrEmpty(serializedData))
                     {
                         string saveId = component.SaveId;
@@ -415,7 +425,7 @@ namespace Core.Lifecycle
                 
                 try
                 {
-                    string serializedData = component.InvokeGlobalSaveRequested();
+                    string serializedData = component.OnGlobalSaveRequested();
                     if (!string.IsNullOrEmpty(serializedData))
                     {
                         saveData[component.SaveId] = serializedData;
@@ -455,7 +465,7 @@ namespace Core.Lifecycle
                 {
                     try
                     {
-                        component.InvokeSceneRestoreRequested(serializedData);
+                        component.OnSceneRestoreRequested(serializedData);
                         restoredCount++;
                         LogDebug($"Restored scene data to: {component.SaveId}");
                     }
@@ -486,7 +496,7 @@ namespace Core.Lifecycle
                 
                 try
                 {
-                    component.InvokeSceneRestoreCompleted();
+                    component.OnSceneRestoreCompleted();
                 }
                 catch (Exception ex)
                 {
@@ -519,7 +529,7 @@ namespace Core.Lifecycle
                 {
                     try
                     {
-                        component.InvokeGlobalRestoreRequested(serializedData);
+                        component.OnGlobalRestoreRequested(serializedData);
                         restoredCount++;
                         LogDebug($"Restored global data to: {component.SaveId}");
                     }
@@ -551,7 +561,7 @@ namespace Core.Lifecycle
                 
                 try
                 {
-                    component.InvokeGlobalLoadCompleted();
+                    component.OnGlobalLoadCompleted();
                 }
                 catch (Exception ex)
                 {
@@ -578,7 +588,7 @@ namespace Core.Lifecycle
                 
                 try
                 {
-                    component.InvokeGlobalSaveStarted();
+                    component.OnGlobalSaveStarted();
                 }
                 catch (Exception ex)
                 {

Assets/Scripts/Core/Lifecycle/ManagedBehaviour.cs

@@ -1,5 +1,4 @@
-using System;
-using UnityEngine;
+using UnityEngine;
 
 namespace Core.Lifecycle
 {
@@ -12,7 +11,7 @@ namespace Core.Lifecycle
         #region Priority Properties
         
         /// <summary>
-        /// Priority for OnManagedAwake (lower values execute first).
+        /// Priority for OnManagedStart (lower values execute first).
         /// Default: 100
         /// </summary>
         public virtual int ManagedAwakePriority => 100;
@@ -81,23 +80,6 @@ namespace Core.Lifecycle
         
         #endregion
 
-        #region Public Accessors (for LifecycleManager)
-        
-        // Public wrappers to invoke protected lifecycle methods
-        public void InvokeManagedAwake() => OnManagedAwake();
-        public void InvokeSceneUnloading() => OnSceneUnloading();
-        public void InvokeSceneReady() => OnSceneReady();
-        public string InvokeSceneSaveRequested() => OnSceneSaveRequested();
-        public void InvokeSceneRestoreRequested(string data) => OnSceneRestoreRequested(data);
-        public void InvokeSceneRestoreCompleted() => OnSceneRestoreCompleted();
-        public string InvokeGlobalSaveRequested() => OnGlobalSaveRequested();
-        public void InvokeGlobalRestoreRequested(string data) => OnGlobalRestoreRequested(data);
-        public void InvokeManagedDestroy() => OnManagedDestroy();
-        public void InvokeGlobalLoadCompleted() => OnGlobalLoadCompleted();
-        public void InvokeGlobalSaveStarted() => OnGlobalSaveStarted();
-        
-        #endregion
-
         #region Private Fields
         
         private bool _isRegistered;
@@ -108,9 +90,9 @@ namespace Core.Lifecycle
         
         /// <summary>
         /// Unity Awake - automatically registers with LifecycleManager.
-        /// IMPORTANT: Derived classes that override Awake MUST call base.Awake()
+        /// SEALED: Cannot be overridden. Use OnManagedAwake() for early initialization or OnManagedStart() for late initialization.
         /// </summary>
-        protected virtual void Awake()
+        private void Awake()
         {
             if (LifecycleManager.Instance != null)
             {
@@ -152,14 +134,27 @@ namespace Core.Lifecycle
 
         #region Managed Lifecycle Hooks
         
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Called immediately during registration (during Awake).
+        /// Use for early initialization such as setting singleton instances.
+        /// TIMING: Fires during component's Awake(), no execution order guarantees between components.
+        /// NOT priority-ordered - fires whenever Unity calls this component's Awake().
+        /// NOTE: Internal visibility allows LifecycleManager to call directly. Override in derived classes.
+        /// </summary>
+        internal virtual void OnManagedAwake()
+        {
+            // Override in derived classes
+        }
+
         /// <summary>
         /// Called once per component after bootstrap completes.
         /// GUARANTEE: Bootstrap resources are available, all managers are initialized.
-        /// For boot-time components: Called during LifecycleManager.BroadcastManagedAwake (priority ordered).
+        /// For boot-time components: Called during LifecycleManager.BroadcastManagedStart (priority ordered).
         /// For late-registered components: Called immediately upon registration (bootstrap already complete).
-        /// Replaces the old Awake + InitializePostBoot pattern.
+        /// Use for initialization that depends on other systems.
+        /// NOTE: Internal visibility allows LifecycleManager to call directly. Override in derived classes.
         /// </summary>
-        protected virtual void OnManagedAwake()
+        internal virtual void OnManagedStart()
         {
             // Override in derived classes
         }
@@ -168,8 +163,9 @@ namespace Core.Lifecycle
         /// Called before the scene this component belongs to is unloaded.
         /// Called in REVERSE priority order (higher values execute first).
         /// Use for scene-specific cleanup.
+        /// NOTE: Internal visibility allows LifecycleManager to call directly. Override in derived classes.
         /// </summary>
-        protected virtual void OnSceneUnloading()
+        internal virtual void OnSceneUnloading()
         {
             // Override in derived classes
         }
@@ -178,8 +174,9 @@ namespace Core.Lifecycle
         /// Called after the scene this component belongs to has finished loading.
         /// Called in priority order (lower values execute first).
         /// Use for scene-specific initialization.
+        /// NOTE: Internal visibility allows LifecycleManager to call directly. Override in derived classes.
         /// </summary>
-        protected virtual void OnSceneReady()
+        internal virtual void OnSceneReady()
         {
             // Override in derived classes
         }
@@ -193,8 +190,10 @@ namespace Core.Lifecycle
         /// - Called BEFORE scene unload during scene transitions
         /// - Frequency: Every scene transition
         /// - Use for: Level progress, object positions, puzzle states
+        /// 
+        /// NOTE: Internal visibility allows LifecycleManager to call directly. Override in derived classes.
         /// </summary>
-        protected virtual string OnSceneSaveRequested()
+        internal virtual string OnSceneSaveRequested()
         {
             return null; // Default: no data to save
         }
@@ -211,8 +210,10 @@ namespace Core.Lifecycle
         /// - Called AFTER scene load, during OnSceneReady phase
         /// - Frequency: Every scene transition
         /// - Use for: Restoring level progress, object positions, puzzle states
+        /// 
+        /// NOTE: Internal visibility allows LifecycleManager to call directly. Override in derived classes.
         /// </summary>
-        protected virtual void OnSceneRestoreRequested(string serializedData)
+        internal virtual void OnSceneRestoreRequested(string serializedData)
         {
             // Default: no-op
         }
@@ -234,8 +235,10 @@ namespace Core.Lifecycle
         /// COMMON PATTERN:
         /// Use this to perform actions that depend on whether data was restored or not.
         /// Example: Play one-time audio only if it hasn't been played before (_hasPlayed == false).
+        /// 
+        /// NOTE: Internal visibility allows LifecycleManager to call directly. Override in derived classes.
         /// </summary>
-        protected virtual void OnSceneRestoreCompleted()
+        internal virtual void OnSceneRestoreCompleted()
         {
             // Default: no-op
         }
@@ -248,8 +251,10 @@ namespace Core.Lifecycle
         /// - Called ONCE on game boot after save file is read
         /// - NOT called during scene transitions
         /// - Use for: Player inventory, unlocked features, card collections
+        /// 
+        /// NOTE: Internal visibility allows LifecycleManager to call directly. Override in derived classes.
         /// </summary>
-        protected virtual void OnGlobalRestoreRequested(string serializedData)
+        internal virtual void OnGlobalRestoreRequested(string serializedData)
         {
             // Default: no-op
         }
@@ -263,8 +268,10 @@ namespace Core.Lifecycle
         /// - Called ONCE before save file is written (on quit, manual save, etc.)
         /// - NOT called during scene transitions
         /// - Use for: Player inventory, unlocked features, card collections
+        /// 
+        /// NOTE: Internal visibility allows LifecycleManager to call directly. Override in derived classes.
         /// </summary>
-        protected virtual string OnGlobalSaveRequested()
+        internal virtual string OnGlobalSaveRequested()
         {
             return null; // Default: no data to save
         }
@@ -278,8 +285,10 @@ namespace Core.Lifecycle
         /// - Called ONCE on game boot after all restore operations complete
         /// - NOT called during scene transitions
         /// - Use for: Triggering UI updates, broadcasting load events
+        /// 
+        /// NOTE: Internal visibility allows LifecycleManager to call directly. Override in derived classes.
         /// </summary>
-        protected virtual void OnGlobalLoadCompleted()
+        internal virtual void OnGlobalLoadCompleted()
         {
             // Default: no-op
         }
@@ -293,8 +302,10 @@ namespace Core.Lifecycle
         /// - Called ONCE before save file is written
         /// - NOT called during scene transitions
         /// - Use for: Final validation, cleanup operations
+        /// 
+        /// NOTE: Internal visibility allows LifecycleManager to call directly. Override in derived classes.
         /// </summary>
-        protected virtual void OnGlobalSaveStarted()
+        internal virtual void OnGlobalSaveStarted()
         {
             // Default: no-op
         }
@@ -304,8 +315,9 @@ namespace Core.Lifecycle
         /// Called in REVERSE priority order (higher values execute first).
         /// NOTE: Most cleanup is automatic (managed events, auto-registrations).
         /// Only override if you need custom cleanup logic.
+        /// Internal visibility allows LifecycleManager to call directly. Override in derived classes.
         /// </summary>
-        protected virtual void OnManagedDestroy()
+        internal virtual void OnManagedDestroy()
         {
             // Override in derived classes
         }

Assets/Scripts/Core/Logging.cs

@@ -1,17 +1,144 @@
-namespace Core
+using System;
+using System.Collections.Generic;
+using System.IO;
+using System.Runtime.CompilerServices;
+using UnityEngine;
+
+namespace Core
 {
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Centralized logging system with automatic class/method tagging and editor integration.
+    /// Broadcasts log entries to custom editor windows for filtering and analysis.
+    /// </summary>
     public static class Logging
     {
-        [System.Diagnostics.Conditional("ENABLE_LOG")]
-        public static void Debug(object message)
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Event fired when a new log entry is added. Subscribe to this in editor windows.
+        /// </summary>
+        public static event Action<LogEntry> OnLogEntryAdded;
+        
+        // Store recent logs for late-subscriber editor windows (e.g., windows opened after play mode started)
+        private static readonly List<LogEntry> RecentLogs = new List<LogEntry>();
+        private const int MaxStoredLogs = 5000; // Prevent memory bloat
+        
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Get all recent logs. Used by editor windows when they first open.
+        /// </summary>
+        public static IReadOnlyList<LogEntry> GetRecentLogs() => RecentLogs;
+        
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Clear all stored logs. Useful for editor windows "Clear" button.
+        /// </summary>
+        public static void ClearLogs()
         {
-            UnityEngine.Debug.Log(message);
+            RecentLogs.Clear();
         }
         
         [System.Diagnostics.Conditional("ENABLE_LOG")]
-        public static void Warning(object message)
+        public static void Debug(string message,
+            [CallerFilePath] string filePath = "",
+            [CallerMemberName] string memberName = "")
         {
-            UnityEngine.Debug.LogWarning(message);
+            LogInternal(LogLevel.Debug, message, filePath, memberName);
+        }
+        
+        [System.Diagnostics.Conditional("ENABLE_LOG")]
+        public static void Info(string message,
+            [CallerFilePath] string filePath = "",
+            [CallerMemberName] string memberName = "")
+        {
+            LogInternal(LogLevel.Info, message, filePath, memberName);
+        }
+        
+        [System.Diagnostics.Conditional("ENABLE_LOG")]
+        public static void Warning(string message,
+            [CallerFilePath] string filePath = "",
+            [CallerMemberName] string memberName = "")
+        {
+            LogInternal(LogLevel.Warning, message, filePath, memberName);
+        }
+        
+        public static void Error(string message,
+            [CallerFilePath] string filePath = "",
+            [CallerMemberName] string memberName = "")
+        {
+            LogInternal(LogLevel.Error, message, filePath, memberName);
+        }
+        
+        private static void LogInternal(LogLevel level, string message, string filePath, string memberName)
+        {
+            string className = Path.GetFileNameWithoutExtension(filePath);
+            string formattedMessage = $"[{className}][{memberName}] {message}";
+            
+            // Create log entry
+            var entry = new LogEntry(className, memberName, message, level, Time.realtimeSinceStartup);
+            
+            // Store for late subscribers
+            RecentLogs.Add(entry);
+            if (RecentLogs.Count > MaxStoredLogs)
+                RecentLogs.RemoveAt(0);
+            
+            // Broadcast to editor windows (editor-only, won't fire in builds)
+            OnLogEntryAdded?.Invoke(entry);
+            
+            // Also log to Unity console
+            switch (level)
+            {
+                case LogLevel.Debug:
+                case LogLevel.Info:
+                    UnityEngine.Debug.Log(formattedMessage);
+                    break;
+                case LogLevel.Warning:
+                    UnityEngine.Debug.LogWarning(formattedMessage);
+                    break;
+                case LogLevel.Error:
+                    UnityEngine.Debug.LogError(formattedMessage);
+                    break;
+            }
         }
     }
+    
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Represents a single log entry with class, method, message, level, and timestamp.
+    /// </summary>
+    public class LogEntry
+    {
+        public string ClassName { get; }
+        public string MethodName { get; }
+        public string Message { get; }
+        public LogLevel Level { get; }
+        public float Timestamp { get; }
+        
+        public LogEntry(string className, string methodName, string message, LogLevel level, float timestamp)
+        {
+            ClassName = className;
+            MethodName = methodName;
+            Message = message;
+            Level = level;
+            Timestamp = timestamp;
+        }
+        
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Formatted message with class and method tags.
+        /// Format: [ClassName][MethodName] Message
+        /// </summary>
+        public string FormattedMessage => $"[{ClassName}][{MethodName}] {Message}";
+        
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Full formatted message with timestamp and level.
+        /// Format: [12.34s][Debug][ClassName][MethodName] Message
+        /// </summary>
+        public string FullFormattedMessage => $"[{Timestamp:F2}s][{Level}]{FormattedMessage}";
+    }
+    
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Log severity levels.
+    /// </summary>
+    public enum LogLevel
+    {
+        Debug,
+        Info,
+        Warning,
+        Error
+    }
 }

Assets/Scripts/Core/QuickAccess.cs

@@ -129,20 +129,18 @@ namespace AppleHills.Core
 
         #region Lifecycle Methods
 
-        private new void Awake()
+        internal override void OnManagedAwake()
         {
-            base.Awake(); // CRITICAL: Register with LifecycleManager!
-            
-            // Set instance immediately so it's available before OnManagedAwake() is called
+            // Set instance immediately (early initialization)
             _instance = this;
         }
 
-        protected override void OnManagedAwake()
+        internal override void OnManagedStart()
         {
             // QuickAccess has minimal initialization
         }
 
-        protected override void OnSceneUnloading()
+        internal override void OnSceneUnloading()
         {
             // Clear references BEFORE scene unloads for better cleanup timing
             ClearReferences();

Assets/Scripts/Core/SaveLoad/SaveLoadManager.cs

@@ -46,11 +46,9 @@ namespace Core.SaveLoad
         // ManagedBehaviour configuration
         public override int ManagedAwakePriority => 20; // After GameManager and SceneManagerService
 
-        private new void Awake()
+        internal override void OnManagedAwake()
         {
-            base.Awake(); // CRITICAL: Register with LifecycleManager!
-            
-            // Set instance immediately so it's available before OnManagedAwake() is called
+            // Set instance immediately (early initialization)
             _instance = this;
             
             // Initialize critical state immediately
@@ -58,7 +56,7 @@ namespace Core.SaveLoad
             IsRestoringState = false;
         }
 
-        protected override void OnManagedAwake()
+        internal override void OnManagedStart()
         {
             Logging.Debug("[SaveLoadManager] Initialized");
             
@@ -69,19 +67,19 @@ namespace Core.SaveLoad
             }
         }
         
-        protected override void OnSceneReady()
+        internal override void OnSceneReady()
         {
             // SaveableInteractables now auto-register via ManagedBehaviour lifecycle
             // No need to discover and register them manually
         }
         
-        protected override string OnSceneSaveRequested()
+        internal override string OnSceneSaveRequested()
         {
             // SaveLoadManager orchestrates saves, doesn't participate in them
             return null;
         }
         
-        protected override string OnGlobalSaveRequested()
+        internal override string OnGlobalSaveRequested()
         {
             // SaveLoadManager orchestrates saves, doesn't participate in them
             return null;

Assets/Scripts/Core/SaveablePlayableDirector.cs

@@ -30,9 +30,9 @@ namespace Core
         // Enable save/load participation
         public override bool AutoRegisterForSave => true;
 
-        protected override void Awake()
+        internal override void OnManagedAwake()
         {
-            base.Awake();
+            base.OnManagedAwake();
             
             _director = GetComponent<PlayableDirector>();
             if (_director != null)
@@ -65,7 +65,7 @@ namespace Core
 
         #region Save/Load Implementation
 
-        protected override string OnSceneSaveRequested()
+        internal override string OnSceneSaveRequested()
         {
             var saveData = new PlayableDirectorSaveData
             {
@@ -77,7 +77,7 @@ namespace Core
             return JsonUtility.ToJson(saveData);
         }
 
-        protected override void OnSceneRestoreRequested(string serializedData)
+        internal override void OnSceneRestoreRequested(string serializedData)
         {
             if (string.IsNullOrEmpty(serializedData))
             {

Assets/Scripts/Core/SceneManagerService.cs

@@ -47,11 +47,9 @@ namespace Core
         // ManagedBehaviour configuration
         public override int ManagedAwakePriority => 15; // Core infrastructure, after GameManager
 
-        private new void Awake()
+        internal override void OnManagedAwake()
         {
-            base.Awake(); // CRITICAL: Register with LifecycleManager!
-            
-            // Set instance immediately so it's available before OnManagedAwake() is called
+            // Set instance immediately (early initialization)
             _instance = this;
             
             // Initialize current scene tracking - critical for scene management
@@ -65,17 +63,17 @@ namespace Core
             }
         }
 
-        protected override void OnManagedAwake()
+        internal override void OnManagedStart()
         {
             // Set up loading screen reference and events
-            // This must happen in ManagedAwake because LoadingScreenController instance needs to be set first
+            // This must happen in ManagedStart because LoadingScreenController instance needs to be set first
             _loadingScreen = LoadingScreenController.Instance;
             SetupLoadingScreenEvents();
             
             // Load verbosity settings
             _logVerbosity = DeveloperSettingsProvider.Instance.GetSettings<DebugSettings>().sceneLogVerbosity;
             
-            LogDebugMessage($"SceneManagerService initialized, current scene is: {CurrentGameplayScene}");
+            Logging.Debug($"SceneManagerService initialized, current scene is: {CurrentGameplayScene}");
         }
 
         /// <summary>
@@ -93,19 +91,19 @@ namespace Core
                 if (activeScene.name != BootstrapSceneName)
                 {
                     CurrentGameplayScene = activeScene.name;
-                    LogDebugMessage($"Initialized with current scene: {CurrentGameplayScene}");
+                    Logging.Debug($"Initialized with current scene: {CurrentGameplayScene}");
                 }
                 // Otherwise default to MainMenu
                 else
                 {
                     CurrentGameplayScene = "AppleHillsOverworld";
-                    LogDebugMessage($"Initialized with default scene: {CurrentGameplayScene}");
+                    Logging.Debug($"Initialized with default scene: {CurrentGameplayScene}");
                 }
             }
             else
             {
                 CurrentGameplayScene = "AppleHillsOverworld";
-                LogDebugMessage($"No valid active scene, defaulting to: {CurrentGameplayScene}");
+                Logging.Debug($"No valid active scene, defaulting to: {CurrentGameplayScene}");
             }
         }
     
@@ -307,7 +305,7 @@ namespace Core
             }
 
             // PHASE 2: Broadcast scene unloading - notify components to cleanup
-            LogDebugMessage($"Broadcasting OnSceneUnloading for: {oldSceneName}");
+            Logging.Debug($"Broadcasting OnSceneUnloading for: {oldSceneName}");
             LifecycleManager.Instance?.BroadcastSceneUnloading(oldSceneName);
             
             // PHASE 3: Save scene-specific data via SaveLoadManager (unless skipSave is true)
@@ -316,19 +314,19 @@ namespace Core
                 var debugSettings = DeveloperSettingsProvider.Instance.GetSettings<DebugSettings>();
                 if (debugSettings.useSaveLoadSystem)
                 {
-                    LogDebugMessage($"Saving scene data for: {oldSceneName}");
+                    Logging.Debug($"Saving scene data for: {oldSceneName}");
                     SaveLoadManager.Instance.SaveSceneData();
                 }
             }
             else if (skipSave)
             {
-                LogDebugMessage($"Skipping save for: {oldSceneName} (skipSave=true)");
+                Logging.Debug($"Skipping save for: {oldSceneName} (skipSave=true)");
             }
             
             // PHASE 4: Clear PuzzleManager state before scene transition
             if (PuzzleS.PuzzleManager.Instance != null)
             {
-                LogDebugMessage($"Clearing puzzle state before scene transition");
+                Logging.Debug($"Clearing puzzle state before scene transition");
                 PuzzleS.PuzzleManager.Instance.ClearPuzzleState();
             }
 
@@ -352,7 +350,7 @@ namespace Core
                 }
                 else
                 {
-                    Logging.Warning($"[SceneManagerService] Previous scene '{oldSceneName}' is not loaded, skipping unload.");
+                    Logging.Warning($"Previous scene '{oldSceneName}' is not loaded, skipping unload.");
                 }
             }
             
@@ -364,7 +362,7 @@ namespace Core
             }
             
             // PHASE 8: Begin scene loading mode - enables priority-ordered component initialization
-            LogDebugMessage($"Beginning scene load for: {newSceneName}");
+            Logging.Debug($"Beginning scene load for: {newSceneName}");
             LifecycleManager.Instance?.BeginSceneLoad(newSceneName);
             
             // PHASE 9: Load new gameplay scene
@@ -372,7 +370,7 @@ namespace Core
             CurrentGameplayScene = newSceneName;
             
             // PHASE 10: Broadcast scene ready - processes batched components in priority order, then calls OnSceneReady
-            LogDebugMessage($"Broadcasting OnSceneReady for: {newSceneName}");
+            Logging.Debug($"Broadcasting OnSceneReady for: {newSceneName}");
             LifecycleManager.Instance?.BroadcastSceneReady(newSceneName);
             
             // PHASE 11: Restore scene-specific data via SaveLoadManager
@@ -381,14 +379,14 @@ namespace Core
                 var debugSettings = DeveloperSettingsProvider.Instance.GetSettings<DebugSettings>();
                 if (debugSettings.useSaveLoadSystem)
                 {
-                    LogDebugMessage($"Restoring scene data for: {newSceneName}");
+                    Logging.Debug($"Restoring scene data for: {newSceneName}");
                     SaveLoadManager.Instance.RestoreSceneData();
                 }
             }
             else if (skipSave)
             {
                 SaveLoadManager.Instance.RestoreSceneData();
-                LogDebugMessage($"Skipping restore for: {newSceneName} (skipSave=true)");
+                Logging.Debug($"Skipping restore for: {newSceneName} (skipSave=true)");
             }
             
             // PHASE 12: Only hide the loading screen if autoHideLoadingScreen is true
@@ -397,13 +395,5 @@ namespace Core
                 _loadingScreen.HideLoadingScreen();
             }
         }
-        
-        private void LogDebugMessage(string message)
-        {
-            if (_logVerbosity <= LogVerbosity.Debug)
-            {
-                Logging.Debug($"[SceneManagerService] {message}");
-            }
-        }
     }
 }

Assets/Scripts/Core/SceneOrientationEnforcer.cs

@@ -21,20 +21,18 @@ namespace Core
         // ManagedBehaviour configuration
         public override int ManagedAwakePriority => 70; // Platform-specific utility
 
-        private new void Awake()
+        internal override void OnManagedAwake()
         {
-            base.Awake(); // CRITICAL: Register with LifecycleManager!
-            
-            // Set instance immediately so it's available before OnManagedAwake() is called
+            // Set instance immediately (early initialization)
             _instance = this;
             
-            // Load verbosity settings early (GameManager sets up settings in its Awake)
+            // Load verbosity settings early (GameManager sets up settings in its OnManagedAwake)
             _logVerbosity = DeveloperSettingsProvider.Instance.GetSettings<DebugSettings>().sceneLogVerbosity;
             
-            LogDebugMessage("Initialized");
+            Logging.Debug("Initialized");
         }
 
-        protected override void OnManagedAwake()
+        internal override void OnManagedStart()
         {
             // Subscribe to SceneManagerService to enforce orientation on every scene load
             if (SceneManagerService.Instance != null)
@@ -51,7 +49,7 @@ namespace Core
             #endif
         }
 
-        protected override void OnSceneReady()
+        internal override void OnSceneReady()
         {
             // Handle orientation when scene is ready (initial scene)
             // Note: This fires for the scene that just loaded, LifecycleManager tracks which scene
@@ -73,7 +71,7 @@ namespace Core
             if (sceneName.ToLower().Contains("bootstrap"))
             {
                 // Bootstrap being loaded additively, don't do anything
-                LogDebugMessage($"Detected bootstrapped scene: '{sceneName}'. Skipping orientation enforcement.");
+                Logging.Debug($"Detected bootstrapped scene: '{sceneName}'. Skipping orientation enforcement.");
                 return;
             }
             
@@ -83,23 +81,23 @@ namespace Core
             }
             else
             {
-                LogDebugMessage($"No orientationConfig assigned. Defaulting to Landscape for scene '{sceneName}'");
+                Logging.Debug($"No orientationConfig assigned. Defaulting to Landscape for scene '{sceneName}'");
             }
 
             switch (requirement)
             {
                 case ScreenOrientationRequirement.Portrait:
-                    LogDebugMessage($"Forcing Portrait for scene '{sceneName}'");
+                    Logging.Debug($"Forcing Portrait for scene '{sceneName}'");
                     StartCoroutine(ForcePortrait());
                     break;
                 case ScreenOrientationRequirement.Landscape:
-                    LogDebugMessage($"Forcing Landscape for scene '{sceneName}'");
+                    Logging.Debug($"Forcing Landscape for scene '{sceneName}'");
                     StartCoroutine(ForceLandscape());
                     break;
                 case ScreenOrientationRequirement.NotApplicable:
                 default:
                     // Default to landscape when no specific requirement is found
-                    LogDebugMessage($"No specific orientation for scene '{sceneName}'. Defaulting to Landscape");
+                    Logging.Debug($"No specific orientation for scene '{sceneName}'. Defaulting to Landscape");
                     StartCoroutine(ForceLandscape());
                     break;
             }
@@ -127,12 +125,12 @@ namespace Core
             if (!currentlyLandscape)
             {
                 // Lock it to portrait and allow the device to orient itself
-                LogDebugMessage($"Actually forcing Portrait from previous: {Screen.orientation}");
+                Logging.Debug($"Actually forcing Portrait from previous: {Screen.orientation}");
                 Screen.orientation = ScreenOrientation.LandscapeRight;
             }
             else
             {
-                LogDebugMessage($"Skipping Landscape enforcement, device already in: {Screen.orientation}");
+                Logging.Debug($"Skipping Landscape enforcement, device already in: {Screen.orientation}");
             }
             
             yield return null;
@@ -160,12 +158,12 @@ namespace Core
             if (!currentlyPortrait)
             {
                 // Lock it to portrait and allow the device to orient itself
-                LogDebugMessage($"Actually forcing Portrait from previous: {Screen.orientation}");
+                Logging.Debug($"Actually forcing Portrait from previous: {Screen.orientation}");
                 Screen.orientation = ScreenOrientation.PortraitUpsideDown;
             }
             else
             {
-                LogDebugMessage($"Skipping Portrait enforcement, device already in: {Screen.orientation}");
+                Logging.Debug($"Skipping Portrait enforcement, device already in: {Screen.orientation}");
             }
             
             yield return null;
@@ -181,13 +179,5 @@ namespace Core
             // Allow device to auto-rotate to correct portrait orientation
             Screen.orientation = ScreenOrientation.AutoRotation;
         }
-        
-        private void LogDebugMessage(string message)
-        {
-            if (_logVerbosity <= LogVerbosity.Debug)
-            {
-                Logging.Debug($"[SceneOrientationEnforcer] {message}");
-            }
-        }
     }
 }

Assets/Scripts/Core/Settings/ServiceLocator.cs

@@ -1,7 +1,5 @@
 using System;
 using System.Collections.Generic;
-using AppleHills.Core.Settings;
-using UnityEngine;
 
 namespace Core.Settings
 {
@@ -21,7 +19,7 @@ namespace Core.Settings
         public static void Register<T>(T service) where T : class
         {
             Services[typeof(T)] = service;
-            LogDebugMessage($"Service registered: {typeof(T).Name}");
+            Logging.Debug($"Service registered: {typeof(T).Name}");
         }
 
         /// <summary>
@@ -36,7 +34,7 @@ namespace Core.Settings
                 return service as T;
             }
 
-            Logging.Warning($"[ServiceLocator] Service of type {typeof(T).Name} not found!");
+            Logging.Warning($"Service of type {typeof(T).Name} not found!");
             return null;
         }
 
@@ -46,16 +44,7 @@ namespace Core.Settings
         public static void Clear()
         {
             Services.Clear();
-            LogDebugMessage("All services cleared");
-        }
-        
-        private static void LogDebugMessage(string message)
-        {
-            if (DeveloperSettingsProvider.Instance.GetSettings<DebugSettings>().settingsLogVerbosity <=
-                LogVerbosity.Debug)
-            {
-                Logging.Debug($"[ServiceLocator] {message}");
-            }
+            Logging.Debug("All services cleared");
         }
     }
 }

Assets/Scripts/DamianExperiments/Picnic/PicnicBehaviour.cs

@@ -1,11 +1,12 @@
 using UnityEngine;
-using Pixelplacement;
+using System;
 using System.Collections;
 using Core;
+using Core.Lifecycle;
 using Core.SaveLoad;
 using UnityEngine.Audio;
 
-public class PicnicBehaviour : MonoBehaviour
+public class PicnicBehaviour : ManagedBehaviour
 {
     [Header("Random Call Settings")]
     public float getDistractedMin = 2f;
@@ -17,7 +18,8 @@ public class PicnicBehaviour : MonoBehaviour
     private Animator animator;
 
     [Header("The FakeChocolate to destroy!")]
-    [SerializeField] private GameObject fakeChocolate; // Assign in Inspector
+    [SerializeField] private GameObject fakeChocolate;
+    [SerializeField] private GameObject realChocolate;
 
     private AppleAudioSource _audioSource;
     public AudioResource distractedAudioClips;
@@ -25,32 +27,44 @@ public class PicnicBehaviour : MonoBehaviour
     public AudioResource feederClips;
     public AudioResource moanerClips;
 
-    // Start is called once before the first execution of Update after the MonoBehaviour is created
-    void Start()
-    {
-        StartCoroutine(StateCycleRoutine());
-    }
+    // Save system configuration
+    public override bool AutoRegisterForSave => true;
 
-    void Awake()
+    // Runtime state tracking
+    private bool _fakeChocolateDestroyed;
+
+    internal override void OnManagedAwake()
     {
         stateMachine = GetComponent<AppleMachine>();
         animator = GetComponent<Animator>();
         _audioSource = GetComponent<AppleAudioSource>();
     }
 
+    internal override void OnSceneRestoreCompleted()
+    {
+        if (_fakeChocolateDestroyed)
+        {
+            DestroyChocolateObjects();
+        }
+        else
+        {
+            StartCoroutine(StateCycleRoutine());
+        }
+    }
+
     private IEnumerator StateCycleRoutine()
     {
         while (true)
         {
             // Distracted state
-            float distractedWait = Random.Range(getDistractedMin, getDistractedMax);
+            float distractedWait = UnityEngine.Random.Range(getDistractedMin, getDistractedMax);
             stateMachine.ChangeState("Picnic PPL Distracted");
             animator.SetBool("theyDistracted", true);
             _audioSource.Stop();
             yield return new WaitForSeconds(distractedWait);
 
             // Chilling state
-            float chillingWait = Random.Range(getFlirtyMin, getFlirtyMax);
+            float chillingWait = UnityEngine.Random.Range(getFlirtyMin, getFlirtyMax);
             stateMachine.ChangeState("Picnic PPL Chilling");
             animator.SetBool("theyDistracted", false);
             _audioSource.Stop();
@@ -58,27 +72,33 @@ public class PicnicBehaviour : MonoBehaviour
         }
     }
 
-    void StopAudio()
-    {
-       _audioSource.Stop();  
-    }
-
     public void triedToStealChocolate()
     {
         _audioSource.Stop();
         animator.SetTrigger("theyAngry");
-        //stateMachine.ChangeState("Picnic PPL Angry");
         Logging.Debug("Hey! Don't steal my chocolate!");
         _audioSource.audioSource.resource = angryAudioClips;
         _audioSource.Play(0);
     }
 
     public void destroyFakeChocolate()
+    {
+        _fakeChocolateDestroyed = true;
+        Destroy(fakeChocolate);
+        Destroy(realChocolate);
+    }
+
+    private void DestroyChocolateObjects()
     {
         if (fakeChocolate != null)
         {
             Destroy(fakeChocolate);
-            fakeChocolate = null; // Optional: clear reference
+            fakeChocolate = null;
+        }
+        
+        if (realChocolate != null)
+        {
+            realChocolate.SetActive(true);
         }
     }
 
@@ -100,5 +120,33 @@ public class PicnicBehaviour : MonoBehaviour
         _audioSource.Play(0);
     }
 
+    internal override string OnSceneSaveRequested()
+    {
+        var state = new PicnicBehaviourState { fakeChocolateDestroyed = _fakeChocolateDestroyed };
+        return JsonUtility.ToJson(state);
+    }
 
+    internal override void OnSceneRestoreRequested(string serializedData)
+    {
+        if (string.IsNullOrEmpty(serializedData)) return;
+
+        try
+        {
+            var state = JsonUtility.FromJson<PicnicBehaviourState>(serializedData);
+            if (state != null)
+            {
+                _fakeChocolateDestroyed = state.fakeChocolateDestroyed;
+            }
+        }
+        catch (Exception ex)
+        {
+            Debug.LogWarning($"[PicnicBehaviour] Failed to restore state: {ex.Message}");
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+[Serializable]
+public class PicnicBehaviourState
+{
+    public bool fakeChocolateDestroyed;
 }

Assets/Scripts/DamianExperiments/SoundBirdPuzzleSection/soundBird_CanFly.cs

@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ public class soundBird_CanFly : ManagedBehaviour
     
     #region Save/Load Implementation
     
-    protected override string OnSceneSaveRequested()
+    internal override string OnSceneSaveRequested()
     {
         var saveData = new SoundBirdSaveData
         {
@@ -32,7 +32,7 @@ public class soundBird_CanFly : ManagedBehaviour
         return JsonUtility.ToJson(saveData);
     }
     
-    protected override void OnSceneRestoreRequested(string serializedData)
+    internal override void OnSceneRestoreRequested(string serializedData)
     {
         if (string.IsNullOrEmpty(serializedData))
         {

Assets/Scripts/Data/CardSystem/CardSystemManager.cs

@@ -40,25 +40,22 @@ namespace Data.CardSystem
         // Event callbacks using System.Action
         public event Action<List<CardData>> OnBoosterOpened;
         public event Action<CardData> OnCardCollected;
-        public event Action<CardData> OnCardRarityUpgraded;
         public event Action<int> OnBoosterCountChanged;
         public event Action<CardData> OnPendingCardAdded;
         public event Action<CardData> OnCardPlacedInAlbum;
 
         public override int ManagedAwakePriority => 60; // Data systems
         
-        private new void Awake()
+        internal override void OnManagedAwake()
         {
-            base.Awake(); // CRITICAL: Register with LifecycleManager!
-            
-            // Set instance immediately so it's available before OnManagedAwake() is called
+            // Set instance immediately (early initialization)
             _instance = this;
             
             // Load card definitions from Addressables, then register with save system
             LoadCardDefinitionsFromAddressables();
         }
         
-        protected override void OnManagedAwake()
+        internal override void OnManagedStart()
         {
             Logging.Debug("[CardSystemManager] Initialized");
         }
@@ -720,13 +717,13 @@ namespace Data.CardSystem
 
         #region Save/Load Lifecycle Hooks
 
-        protected override string OnGlobalSaveRequested()
+        internal override string OnGlobalSaveRequested()
         {
             var state = ExportCardCollectionState();
             return JsonUtility.ToJson(state);
         }
 
-        protected override void OnGlobalRestoreRequested(string serializedData)
+        internal override void OnGlobalRestoreRequested(string serializedData)
         {
             if (string.IsNullOrEmpty(serializedData))
             {

Assets/Scripts/Dialogue/DialogueComponent.cs

@@ -1,6 +1,4 @@
-using System;
-using System.Collections;
-using System.Collections.Generic;
+using System.Collections.Generic;
 using Core;
 using Core.Lifecycle;
 using Interactions;
@@ -37,7 +35,7 @@ namespace Dialogue
         
         public override int ManagedAwakePriority => 150; // Dialogue systems
         
-        protected override void OnManagedAwake()
+        internal override void OnManagedStart()
         {
             // Get required components
             appleAudioSource = GetComponent<AppleAudioSource>();
@@ -186,8 +184,10 @@ namespace Dialogue
             return null;
         }
         
-        private void OnDestroy()
+        protected override void OnDestroy()
         {
+            base.OnDestroy();
+            
             // Unregister from events
             if (PuzzleManager.Instance != null)
                 PuzzleManager.Instance.OnStepCompleted -= OnAnyPuzzleStepCompleted;

Assets/Scripts/Input/InputManager.cs

@@ -52,11 +52,9 @@ namespace Input
 
         public override int ManagedAwakePriority => 25; // Input infrastructure
         
-        private new void Awake()
+        internal override void OnManagedAwake()
         {
-            base.Awake(); // CRITICAL: Register with LifecycleManager!
-            
-            // Set instance immediately so it's available before OnManagedAwake() is called
+            // Set instance immediately (early initialization)
             _instance = this;
             
             // Load verbosity settings early
@@ -89,10 +87,10 @@ namespace Input
             SwitchInputOnSceneLoaded(SceneManager.GetActiveScene().name);
         }
         
-        protected override void OnManagedAwake()
+        internal override void OnManagedStart()
         {
             // Subscribe to scene load events from SceneManagerService
-            // This must happen in ManagedAwake because SceneManagerService instance needs to be set first
+            // This must happen in ManagedStart because SceneManagerService instance needs to be set first
             if (SceneManagerService.Instance != null)
             {
                 SceneManagerService.Instance.SceneLoadCompleted += OnSceneLoadCompleted;
@@ -104,7 +102,7 @@ namespace Input
         /// </summary>
         private void OnSceneLoadCompleted(string sceneName)
         {
-            LogDebugMessage($"Scene loaded: {sceneName}, restoring input mode");
+            Logging.Debug($"Scene loaded: {sceneName}, restoring input mode");
             SwitchInputOnSceneLoaded(sceneName);
         }
         
@@ -182,24 +180,24 @@ namespace Input
             Vector2 screenPos = positionAction.ReadValue<Vector2>();
             Vector3 worldPos = Camera.main.ScreenToWorldPoint(screenPos);
             Vector2 worldPos2D = new Vector2(worldPos.x, worldPos.y);
-            LogDebugMessage($"TapMove performed at {worldPos2D}");
+            Logging.Debug($"TapMove performed at {worldPos2D}");
 
             // First try to delegate to an override consumer if available
             if (TryDelegateToOverrideConsumer(screenPos, worldPos2D))
             {
-                LogDebugMessage("Tap delegated to override consumer");
+                Logging.Debug("Tap delegated to override consumer");
                 return;
             }
 
             // Then try to delegate to any ITouchInputConsumer (UI or world interactable)
             if (!TryDelegateToAnyInputConsumer(screenPos, worldPos2D))
             {
-                LogDebugMessage("No input consumer found, forwarding tap to default consumer");
+                Logging.Debug("No input consumer found, forwarding tap to default consumer");
                 defaultConsumer?.OnTap(worldPos2D);
             }
             else
             {
-                LogDebugMessage("Tap delegated to input consumer");
+                Logging.Debug("Tap delegated to input consumer");
             }
         }
 
@@ -212,13 +210,13 @@ namespace Input
             Vector2 screenPos = positionAction.ReadValue<Vector2>();
             Vector3 worldPos = Camera.main.ScreenToWorldPoint(screenPos);
             Vector2 worldPos2D = new Vector2(worldPos.x, worldPos.y);
-            LogDebugMessage($"HoldMove started at {worldPos2D}");
+            Logging.Debug($"HoldMove started at {worldPos2D}");
             
             // First check for override consumers
             if (_overrideConsumers.Count > 0)
             {
                 _activeHoldConsumer = _overrideConsumers[_overrideConsumers.Count - 1];
-                LogDebugMessage($"Hold delegated to override consumer: {_activeHoldConsumer}");
+                Logging.Debug($"Hold delegated to override consumer: {_activeHoldConsumer}");
                 _activeHoldConsumer.OnHoldStart(worldPos2D);
                 return;
             }
@@ -238,7 +236,7 @@ namespace Input
             Vector2 screenPos = positionAction.ReadValue<Vector2>();
             Vector3 worldPos = Camera.main.ScreenToWorldPoint(screenPos);
             Vector2 worldPos2D = new Vector2(worldPos.x, worldPos.y);
-            LogDebugMessage($"HoldMove canceled at {worldPos2D}");
+            Logging.Debug($"HoldMove canceled at {worldPos2D}");
             
             // Notify the active hold consumer that the hold has ended
             _activeHoldConsumer?.OnHoldEnd(worldPos2D);
@@ -302,7 +300,7 @@ namespace Input
                 }
                 if (consumer != null)
                 {
-                    LogDebugMessage($"Delegating tap to UI consumer at {screenPos} (GameObject: {result.gameObject.name})");
+                    Logging.Debug($"Delegating tap to UI consumer at {screenPos} (GameObject: {result.gameObject.name})");
                     consumer.OnTap(screenPos);
                     return true;
                 }
@@ -331,7 +329,7 @@ namespace Input
                     }
                     if (consumer != null)
                     {
-                        LogDebugMessage($"Delegating tap to consumer at {worldPos} (GameObject: {hitWithMask.gameObject.name})");
+                        Logging.Debug($"Delegating tap to consumer at {worldPos} (GameObject: {hitWithMask.gameObject.name})");
                         consumer.OnTap(worldPos);
                         return true;
                     }
@@ -345,15 +343,15 @@ namespace Input
                 var consumer = hit.GetComponent<ITouchInputConsumer>();
                 if (consumer != null)
                 {
-                    LogDebugMessage($"Delegating tap to consumer at {worldPos} (GameObject: {hit.gameObject.name})");
+                    Logging.Debug($"Delegating tap to consumer at {worldPos} (GameObject: {hit.gameObject.name})");
                     consumer.OnTap(worldPos);
                     return true;
                 }
-                LogDebugMessage($"Collider2D hit at {worldPos} (GameObject: {hit.gameObject.name}), but no ITouchInputConsumer found.");
+                Logging.Debug($"Collider2D hit at {worldPos} (GameObject: {hit.gameObject.name}), but no ITouchInputConsumer found.");
             }
             else
             {
-                LogDebugMessage($"No Collider2D found at {worldPos} for interactable delegation.");
+                Logging.Debug($"No Collider2D found at {worldPos} for interactable delegation.");
             }
             return false;
         }
@@ -368,7 +366,7 @@ namespace Input
                 return;
 
             _overrideConsumers.Add(consumer);
-            LogDebugMessage($"Override consumer registered: {consumer}");
+            Logging.Debug($"Override consumer registered: {consumer}");
         }
 
         /// <summary>
@@ -386,7 +384,7 @@ namespace Input
             }
             
             _overrideConsumers.Remove(consumer);
-            LogDebugMessage($"Override consumer unregistered: {consumer}");
+            Logging.Debug($"Override consumer unregistered: {consumer}");
         }
 
         /// <summary>
@@ -396,7 +394,7 @@ namespace Input
         {
             _activeHoldConsumer = null;
             _overrideConsumers.Clear();
-            LogDebugMessage("All override consumers cleared.");
+            Logging.Debug("All override consumers cleared.");
         }
 
         /// <summary>
@@ -409,17 +407,9 @@ namespace Input
 
             // Get the topmost override consumer (last registered)
             var consumer = _overrideConsumers[_overrideConsumers.Count - 1];
-            LogDebugMessage($"Delegating tap to override consumer at {worldPos} (GameObject: {consumer})");
+            Logging.Debug($"Delegating tap to override consumer at {worldPos} (GameObject: {consumer})");
             consumer.OnTap(worldPos);
             return true;
         }
-        
-        private void LogDebugMessage(string message)
-        {
-            if (_logVerbosity <= LogVerbosity.Debug)
-            {
-                Logging.Debug($"[InputManager] {message}");
-            }
-        }
     }
 }

Assets/Scripts/Input/PlayerTouchController.cs

@@ -3,7 +3,6 @@ using Pathfinding;
 using AppleHills.Core.Settings;
 using Core;
 using Core.Lifecycle;
-using Core.SaveLoad;
 
 namespace Input
 {
@@ -73,7 +72,7 @@ namespace Input
         public override string SaveId => $"{gameObject.scene.name}/PlayerController";
         public override int ManagedAwakePriority => 100; // Player controller
         
-        protected override void OnManagedAwake()
+        internal override void OnManagedStart()
         {
             aiPath = GetComponent<AIPath>();
             artTransform = transform.Find("CharacterArt");
@@ -103,7 +102,7 @@ namespace Input
         public void OnTap(Vector2 worldPosition)
         {
             InterruptMoveTo();
-            LogDebugMessage($"OnTap at {worldPosition}");
+            Logging.Debug($"OnTap at {worldPosition}");
             if (aiPath != null)
             {
                 aiPath.enabled = true;
@@ -122,7 +121,7 @@ namespace Input
         public void OnHoldStart(Vector2 worldPosition)
         {
             InterruptMoveTo();
-            LogDebugMessage($"OnHoldStart at {worldPosition}");
+            Logging.Debug($"OnHoldStart at {worldPosition}");
             lastHoldPosition = worldPosition;
             isHolding = true;
             if (_settings.DefaultHoldMovementMode == HoldMovementMode.Pathfinding &&
@@ -159,7 +158,7 @@ namespace Input
         /// </summary>
         public void OnHoldEnd(Vector2 worldPosition)
         {
-            LogDebugMessage($"OnHoldEnd at {worldPosition}");
+            Logging.Debug($"OnHoldEnd at {worldPosition}");
             isHolding = false;
             directMoveVelocity = Vector3.zero;
             if (aiPath != null && _settings.DefaultHoldMovementMode ==
@@ -335,13 +334,13 @@ namespace Input
             {
                 _isMoving = true;
                 OnMovementStarted?.Invoke();
-                LogDebugMessage("Movement started");
+                Logging.Debug("Movement started");
             }
             else if (!isCurrentlyMoving && _isMoving)
             {
                 _isMoving = false;
                 OnMovementStopped?.Invoke();
-                LogDebugMessage("Movement stopped");
+                Logging.Debug("Movement stopped");
             }
         }
 
@@ -424,18 +423,10 @@ namespace Input
                 OnArrivedAtTarget?.Invoke();
             }
         }
-        
-        private void LogDebugMessage(string message)
-        {
-            if (_logVerbosity <= LogVerbosity.Debug)
-            {
-                Logging.Debug($"[PlayerTouchController] {message}");
-            }
-        }
 
         #region Save/Load Lifecycle Hooks
 
-        protected override string OnSceneSaveRequested()
+        internal override string OnSceneSaveRequested()
         {
             var saveData = new PlayerSaveData
             {
@@ -445,7 +436,7 @@ namespace Input
             return JsonUtility.ToJson(saveData);
         }
 
-        protected override void OnSceneRestoreRequested(string serializedData)
+        internal override void OnSceneRestoreRequested(string serializedData)
         {
             if (string.IsNullOrEmpty(serializedData))
             {

Assets/Scripts/Interactions/ItemSlot.cs

@@ -68,8 +68,6 @@ namespace Interactions
         public event Action<PickupItemData, PickupItemData> OnIncorrectItemSlotted;
 
         public UnityEvent onForbiddenItemSlotted;
-        // Native C# event alternative for code-only subscribers
-        public event Action<PickupItemData, PickupItemData> OnForbiddenItemSlotted;
         
         public GameObject GetSlottedObject()
         {
@@ -85,9 +83,9 @@ namespace Interactions
             }
         }
 
-        protected override void Awake()
+        internal override void OnManagedAwake()
         {
-            base.Awake(); // SaveableInteractable registration
+            base.OnManagedAwake(); // SaveableInteractable registration
             
             // Setup visuals
             if (iconRenderer == null)

Assets/Scripts/Interactions/Pickup.cs

@@ -32,9 +32,9 @@ namespace Interactions
         public event Action<PickupItemData> OnItemPickedUp;
         public event Action<PickupItemData, PickupItemData, PickupItemData> OnItemsCombined;
 
-        protected override void Awake()
+        internal override void OnManagedAwake()
         {
-            base.Awake(); // Register with save system
+            base.OnManagedAwake(); // Register with save system
 
             if (iconRenderer == null)
                 iconRenderer = GetComponent<SpriteRenderer>();
@@ -44,8 +44,9 @@ namespace Interactions
 
         // Always register with ItemManager, even if picked up
             // This allows the save/load system to find held items when restoring state
-        protected override void OnManagedAwake()
+        internal override void OnManagedStart()
         {
+            base.OnManagedStart();
             ItemManager.Instance?.RegisterPickup(this);
         }
         

Assets/Scripts/Interactions/SaveableInteractable.cs

@@ -24,7 +24,7 @@ namespace Interactions
 
         #region Save/Load Lifecycle Hooks
 
-        protected override string OnSceneSaveRequested()
+        internal override string OnSceneSaveRequested()
         {
             object stateData = GetSerializableState();
             if (stateData == null)
@@ -35,7 +35,7 @@ namespace Interactions
             return JsonUtility.ToJson(stateData);
         }
 
-        protected override void OnSceneRestoreRequested(string serializedData)
+        internal override void OnSceneRestoreRequested(string serializedData)
         {
             if (string.IsNullOrEmpty(serializedData))
             {

Assets/Scripts/Levels/LevelSwitch.cs

@@ -21,9 +21,9 @@ namespace Levels
         /// <summary>
         /// Unity Awake callback. Sets up icon, interactable, and event handlers.
         /// </summary>
-        protected override void Awake()
+        internal override void OnManagedAwake()
         {
-            base.Awake();
+            base.OnManagedAwake();
             
             Logging.Debug($"[LevelSwitch] Awake called for {gameObject.name} in scene {gameObject.scene.name}");
             
@@ -36,12 +36,12 @@ namespace Levels
             ApplySwitchData();
         }
 
-        protected override void OnManagedAwake()
+        internal override void OnManagedStart()
         {
-            Logging.Debug($"[LevelSwitch] OnManagedAwake called for {gameObject.name}");
+            Logging.Debug($"[LevelSwitch] OnManagedStart called for {gameObject.name}");
         }
 
-        protected override void OnSceneReady()
+        internal override void OnSceneReady()
         {
             Logging.Debug($"[LevelSwitch] OnSceneReady called for {gameObject.name}");
         }

Assets/Scripts/Levels/MinigameSwitch.cs

@@ -35,21 +35,16 @@ namespace Levels
         [SerializeField] private bool startUnlocked = false;
         
         private SpriteRenderer iconRenderer;
-    
-        // Settings reference
         private IInteractionSettings interactionSettings;
-
-        private bool switchActive = true;
         private bool isUnlocked;
 
         /// <summary>
         /// Unity Awake callback. Sets up icon, interactable, and event handlers.
         /// </summary>
-        protected override void Awake()
+        internal override void OnManagedAwake()
         {
-            base.Awake();
-
-            switchActive = true;
+            base.OnManagedAwake();
+            
             if (iconRenderer == null)
                 iconRenderer = GetComponent<SpriteRenderer>();
 
@@ -64,10 +59,9 @@ namespace Levels
             ApplySwitchData();
         }
         
-        protected override void OnManagedAwake()
+        internal override void OnManagedStart()
         {
-            base.OnManagedAwake();
-            
+            base.OnManagedStart();
             // If startUnlocked is true, always start active
             if (startUnlocked)
             {
@@ -144,15 +138,7 @@ namespace Levels
         {
             return base.CanBeClicked() && isUnlocked;
         }
-
-        /// <summary>
-        /// Setup: Prevent re-entry while interaction is in progress.
-        /// </summary>
-        protected override void OnInteractionStarted()
-        {
-            switchActive = false;
-        }
-
+        
         /// <summary>
         /// Main interaction logic: Spawn menu and switch input mode.
         /// </summary>
@@ -203,7 +189,7 @@ namespace Levels
         
         private void OnMenuCancel()
         {
-            switchActive = true; // Allow interaction again if cancelled
+
             InputManager.Instance.SetInputMode(InputMode.GameAndUI);
         }
 

Assets/Scripts/Minigames/DivingForPictures/DivingGameManager.cs

@@ -107,10 +107,8 @@ namespace Minigames.DivingForPictures
         public override int ManagedAwakePriority => 190;
         public override bool AutoRegisterPausable => true; // Automatic GameManager registration
 
-        protected override void Awake()
+        internal override void OnManagedAwake()
         {
-            base.Awake();
-            
             if (_instance == null)
             {
                 _instance = this;
@@ -121,7 +119,7 @@ namespace Minigames.DivingForPictures
             }
         }
 
-        protected override void OnManagedAwake()
+        internal override void OnManagedStart()
         {
             _settings = GameManager.GetSettingsObject<IDivingMinigameSettings>();
             _currentSpawnProbability = _settings?.BaseSpawnProbability ?? 0.2f;
@@ -132,7 +130,7 @@ namespace Minigames.DivingForPictures
             Logging.Debug("[DivingGameManager] Initialized");
         }
 
-        protected override void OnSceneReady()
+        internal override void OnSceneReady()
         {
             InitializeGame();
             

Assets/Scripts/Movement/FollowerController.cs

@@ -108,7 +108,7 @@ public class FollowerController : ManagedBehaviour
     
     public override int ManagedAwakePriority => 110; // Follower after player
     
-    protected override void OnManagedAwake()
+    internal override void OnManagedStart()
     {
         _aiPath = GetComponent<AIPath>();
         // Find art prefab and animator
@@ -129,7 +129,7 @@ public class FollowerController : ManagedBehaviour
         _interactionSettings = GameManager.GetSettingsObject<IInteractionSettings>();
     }
 
-    protected override void OnSceneReady()
+    internal override void OnSceneReady()
     {
         // Find player reference when scene is ready (called for every scene load)
         FindPlayerReference();
@@ -727,7 +727,7 @@ public class FollowerController : ManagedBehaviour
     
     #region Save/Load Lifecycle Hooks
 
-    protected override string OnSceneSaveRequested()
+    internal override string OnSceneSaveRequested()
     {
         var saveData = new FollowerSaveData
         {
@@ -754,7 +754,7 @@ public class FollowerController : ManagedBehaviour
         return JsonUtility.ToJson(saveData);
     }
 
-    protected override void OnSceneRestoreRequested(string serializedData)
+    internal override void OnSceneRestoreRequested(string serializedData)
     {
         if (string.IsNullOrEmpty(serializedData))
         {
@@ -914,7 +914,7 @@ public class FollowerController : ManagedBehaviour
     /// </summary>
     public static FollowerController FindInstance()
     {
-        return FindObjectOfType<FollowerController>();
+        return FindFirstObjectByType<FollowerController>();
     }
 
     #endregion Save/Load Lifecycle Hooks

Assets/Scripts/PuzzleS/BirdGameStats.cs

@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@ namespace PuzzleS
         // Save system configuration
         public override bool AutoRegisterForSave => true;
 
-        protected override void OnManagedAwake()
+        internal override void OnManagedStart()
         {
             // Initialize after all managers are ready
         }
@@ -28,7 +28,7 @@ namespace PuzzleS
 
         #region Save/Load Lifecycle Hooks
 
-        protected override string OnSceneSaveRequested()
+        internal override string OnSceneSaveRequested()
         {
             // Save scene-specific progress
             var state = new BirdGameState
@@ -38,7 +38,7 @@ namespace PuzzleS
             return JsonUtility.ToJson(state);
         }
 
-        protected override void OnSceneRestoreRequested(string serializedData)
+        internal override void OnSceneRestoreRequested(string serializedData)
         {
             if (string.IsNullOrEmpty(serializedData))
             {

Assets/Scripts/PuzzleS/ObjectiveStepBehaviour.cs

@@ -32,7 +32,7 @@ namespace PuzzleS
         // Enum for tracking proximity state (simplified to just Close and Far)
         public enum ProximityState { Close, Far }
 
-        protected override void Awake()
+        internal override void OnManagedAwake()
         {
             _interactable = GetComponent<InteractableBase>();
             
@@ -56,14 +56,10 @@ namespace PuzzleS
                     Logging.Warning($"[Puzzles] Indicator prefab for {stepData?.stepId} does not implement IPuzzlePrompt");
                 }
             }
-            
-            base.Awake();
         }
 
-        protected override void OnManagedAwake()
+        internal override void OnManagedStart()
         {
-            base.OnManagedAwake();
-            
             // Register with PuzzleManager - safe to access .Instance here
             if (stepData != null && PuzzleManager.Instance != null)
             {

Assets/Scripts/PuzzleS/PuzzleManager.cs

@@ -96,15 +96,13 @@ namespace PuzzleS
 
         public override int ManagedAwakePriority => 80; // Puzzle systems
         
-        private new void Awake()
+        internal override void OnManagedAwake()
         {
-            base.Awake(); // CRITICAL: Register with LifecycleManager!
-            
-            // Set instance immediately so it's available before OnManagedAwake() is called
+            // Set instance immediately (early initialization)
             _instance = this;
         }
         
-        protected override void OnManagedAwake()
+        internal override void OnManagedStart()
         {
             // Initialize settings reference
             _interactionSettings = GameManager.GetSettingsObject<IInteractionSettings>();
@@ -591,7 +589,7 @@ namespace PuzzleS
         
         #region Save/Load Lifecycle Hooks
         
-        protected override string OnSceneSaveRequested()
+        internal override string OnSceneSaveRequested()
         {
             if (_currentLevelData == null)
             {
@@ -611,7 +609,7 @@ namespace PuzzleS
             return json;
         }
         
-        protected override void OnSceneRestoreRequested(string data)
+        internal override void OnSceneRestoreRequested(string data)
         {
             Logging.Debug("[XAXA] PuzzleManager loading with data: " + data);
             

Assets/Scripts/Sound/AppleAudioSource.cs

@@ -20,15 +20,13 @@ public class AppleAudioSource : ManagedBehaviour
     public int sourcePriority;
 
 
-    protected override void Awake()
+    internal override void OnManagedAwake()
     {
-        base.Awake();
         audioSource = GetComponent<AudioSource>();
     }
-    // Start is called once before the first execution of Update after the MonoBehaviour is created
-    protected override void OnManagedAwake()
+
+    internal override void OnManagedStart()
     {
-        audioSource = GetComponent<AudioSource>();
         AudioManager.Instance.RegisterNewAudioSource(this);
         _audioMixer = AudioManager.Instance.audioMixer;
         InitializeAudioSource();

Assets/Scripts/Sound/AudioManager.cs

@@ -44,15 +44,13 @@ public class AudioManager : ManagedBehaviour, IPausable
     public override int ManagedAwakePriority => 30; // Audio infrastructure
     public override bool AutoRegisterPausable => true; // Auto-register as IPausable
 
-    private new void Awake()
+    internal override void OnManagedAwake()
     {
-        base.Awake(); // CRITICAL: Register with LifecycleManager!
-        
-        // Set instance immediately so it's available before OnManagedAwake() is called
+        // Set instance immediately (early initialization)
         _instance = this;
     }
 
-    protected override void OnManagedAwake()
+    internal override void OnManagedStart()
     {
         // Initialize lists if they were not set in inspector
         criticalVOSources = criticalVOSources ?? new List<AppleAudioSource>();
@@ -72,7 +70,7 @@ public class AudioManager : ManagedBehaviour, IPausable
         }
         else
         {
-            Logging.Warning("[AudioManager] QuickAccess.Instance is null during OnManagedAwake. Some audio references may remain unset.");
+            Logging.Warning("[AudioManager] QuickAccess.Instance is null during OnManagedStart. Some audio references may remain unset.");
         }
 
         // Diagnostic

Assets/Scripts/Sound/BushAudioController.cs

@@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ public class BushAudioController : ManagedBehaviour
 
 
     // Start is called once before the first execution of Update after the MonoBehaviour is created
-    protected override void OnManagedAwake()
+    internal override void OnManagedStart()
     {
         _eventSource = VOPlayer.audioSource.RequestEventHandlers();
         _eventSource.AudioStopped += PlayBirdCounter;

Assets/Scripts/Sound/LevelAudioObject.cs

@@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ public class LevelAudioObject : ManagedBehaviour
 
     public override bool AutoRegisterForSave => isOneTime; // Only save if one-time audio
     
-    protected override string OnSceneSaveRequested()
+    internal override string OnSceneSaveRequested()
     {
         if (!isOneTime)
             return null; // No need to save if not one-time
@@ -39,7 +39,7 @@ public class LevelAudioObject : ManagedBehaviour
         return JsonUtility.ToJson(saveData);
     }
 
-    protected override void OnSceneRestoreRequested(string serializedData)
+    internal override void OnSceneRestoreRequested(string serializedData)
     {
         if (!isOneTime || string.IsNullOrEmpty(serializedData))
             return;
@@ -55,7 +55,7 @@ public class LevelAudioObject : ManagedBehaviour
         }
     }
 
-    protected override void OnSceneRestoreCompleted()
+    internal override void OnSceneRestoreCompleted()
     {
         if (isOneTime && !_hasPlayed)
         {

Assets/Scripts/Sound/PulverAudioController.cs

@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ public class PulverAudioController : ManagedBehaviour
     private FollowerController followerController;
     public ItemManager itemManager;
 
-    protected override void OnManagedAwake()
+    internal override void OnManagedStart()
     {
         followerController = GetComponent<FollowerController>();
         followerController.PulverIsCombining.AddListener(PulverIsCombining);

Assets/Scripts/UI/AppSwitcher.cs

@@ -25,10 +25,10 @@ public class AppSwitcher : UIPage
     private TweenBase slideInTween;
     private TweenBase slideOutTween;
 
-    protected override void OnManagedAwake()
+    internal override void OnManagedAwake()
     {
         base.OnManagedAwake();
-        
+
         PageName = "AppSwitcher";
         rainbowInPlayer = rainbowIn.GetComponent<SkottiePlayerV2>();
         rainbowOutPlayer = rainbowOut.GetComponent<SkottiePlayerV2>();

Assets/Scripts/UI/CardSystem/AlbumViewPage.cs

@@ -44,10 +44,8 @@ namespace UI.CardSystem
         private List<AlbumCardPlacementDraggable> _activeCards = new List<AlbumCardPlacementDraggable>();
         private const int MAX_VISIBLE_CARDS = 3;
 
-        protected override void OnManagedAwake()
+        internal override void OnManagedStart()
         {
-            base.OnManagedAwake();
-            
             // Discover zone tabs from container
             DiscoverZoneTabs();
             

Assets/Scripts/UI/CardSystem/BoosterNotificationDot.cs

@@ -40,10 +40,8 @@ namespace UI.CardSystem
         
         private TweenBase _activeTween;
         
-        protected override void OnManagedAwake()
+        internal override void OnManagedStart()
         {
-            base.OnManagedAwake();
-            
             // Store original scale for pulse animation
             if (dotBackground != null)
             {

Assets/Scripts/UI/CardSystem/BoosterOpeningPage.cs

@@ -34,7 +34,6 @@ namespace UI.CardSystem
         [SerializeField] private float cardSpacing = 150f;
         
         [Header("Settings")]
-        [SerializeField] private float cardRevealDelay = 0.5f;
         [SerializeField] private float boosterDisappearDuration = 0.5f;
         [SerializeField] private CinemachineImpulseSource impulseSource;
         [SerializeField] private ParticleSystem openingParticleSystem;
@@ -77,8 +76,10 @@ namespace UI.CardSystem
             gameObject.SetActive(false);
         }
         
-        private void OnDestroy()
+        protected override void OnDestroy()
         {
+            base.OnDestroy();
+            
             // Unsubscribe from dismiss button
             if (_dismissButton != null)
             {

Assets/Scripts/UI/CardSystem/DragDrop/AlbumCardSlot.cs

@@ -73,7 +73,7 @@ namespace UI.CardSystem
                 albumCard.SetParentSlot(this);
                 
                 // Register with AlbumViewPage for enlarge/shrink handling
-                AlbumViewPage albumPage = FindObjectOfType<AlbumViewPage>();
+                AlbumViewPage albumPage = FindFirstObjectByType<AlbumViewPage>();
                 if (albumPage != null)
                 {
                     albumPage.RegisterAlbumCard(albumCard);
@@ -208,7 +208,7 @@ namespace UI.CardSystem
                 }
                 
                 // Register with AlbumViewPage for enlarge/shrink handling
-                AlbumViewPage albumPage = FindObjectOfType<AlbumViewPage>();
+                AlbumViewPage albumPage = FindFirstObjectByType<AlbumViewPage>();
                 if (albumPage != null)
                 {
                     albumPage.RegisterAlbumCard(albumCard);
@@ -284,7 +284,7 @@ namespace UI.CardSystem
             previewCardDisplay.transform.localScale = _previewOriginalScale;
             
             // Get AlbumViewPage to show backdrop and reparent
-            AlbumViewPage albumPage = FindObjectOfType<AlbumViewPage>();
+            AlbumViewPage albumPage = FindFirstObjectByType<AlbumViewPage>();
             if (albumPage != null)
             {
                 albumPage.ShowSlotPreview(this, previewCardDisplay.transform);
@@ -311,7 +311,7 @@ namespace UI.CardSystem
             previewCardDisplay.SetPreviewMode(false, null);
             
             // Get AlbumViewPage to hide backdrop
-            AlbumViewPage albumPage = FindObjectOfType<AlbumViewPage>();
+            AlbumViewPage albumPage = FindFirstObjectByType<AlbumViewPage>();
             if (albumPage != null)
             {
                 albumPage.HideSlotPreview(this, previewCardDisplay.transform, () =>

Assets/Scripts/UI/CardSystem/FlippableCard.cs

@@ -41,7 +41,6 @@ namespace UI.CardSystem
         // State
         private bool _isFlipped = false;
         private bool _isFlipping = false;
-        private bool _isHovering = false;
         private TweenBase _idleHoverTween;
         private CardData _cardData;
         private Vector2 _originalPosition; // Track original spawn position
@@ -242,8 +241,6 @@ namespace UI.CardSystem
             if (_isFlipped || _isFlipping)
                 return;
             
-            _isHovering = true;
-            
             // Scale up slightly on hover
             Tween.LocalScale(transform, Vector3.one * hoverScaleMultiplier, 0.2f, 0f, Tween.EaseOutBack);
         }
@@ -253,8 +250,6 @@ namespace UI.CardSystem
             if (_isFlipped || _isFlipping)
                 return;
             
-            _isHovering = false;
-            
             // Scale back to normal
             Tween.LocalScale(transform, Vector3.one, 0.2f, 0f, Tween.EaseOutBack);
         }

Assets/Scripts/UI/CardSystem/MinigameBoosterGiver.cs

@@ -27,7 +27,6 @@ namespace UI.CardSystem
         [Header("Animation Settings")]
         [SerializeField] private float hoverAmount = 20f;
         [SerializeField] private float hoverDuration = 1.5f;
-        [SerializeField] private float glowPulseMin = 0.9f;
         [SerializeField] private float glowPulseMax = 1.1f;
         [SerializeField] private float glowPulseDuration = 1.2f;
         

Assets/Scripts/UI/Core/UIPageController.cs

@@ -39,15 +39,13 @@ namespace UI.Core
         
         public override int ManagedAwakePriority => 50; // UI infrastructure
         
-        private new void Awake()
+        internal override void OnManagedAwake()
         {
-            base.Awake(); // CRITICAL: Register with LifecycleManager!
-            
-            // Set instance immediately so it's available before OnManagedAwake() is called
+            // Set instance immediately (early initialization)
             _instance = this;
         }
         
-        protected override void OnManagedAwake()
+        internal override void OnManagedStart()
         {
             Logging.Debug("[UIPageController] Initialized");
         }

Assets/Scripts/UI/DragAndDrop/Core/DraggableObject.cs

@@ -346,7 +346,7 @@ namespace UI.DragAndDrop.Core
         
         protected virtual void FindAndSnapToSlot()
         {
-            SlotContainer[] containers = FindObjectsOfType<SlotContainer>();
+            SlotContainer[] containers = FindObjectsByType<SlotContainer>(FindObjectsSortMode.None);
             DraggableSlot closestSlot = null;
             float closestDistance = float.MaxValue;
             

Assets/Scripts/UI/LoadingScreenController.cs

@@ -56,11 +56,9 @@ namespace UI
         // ManagedBehaviour configuration
         public override int ManagedAwakePriority => 45; // UI infrastructure, before UIPageController
 
-        private new void Awake()
+        internal override void OnManagedAwake()
         {
-            base.Awake(); // CRITICAL: Register with LifecycleManager!
-            
-            // Set instance immediately so it's available before OnManagedAwake() is called
+            // Set instance immediately (early initialization)
             _instance = this;
             
             // Set up container reference early
@@ -74,7 +72,7 @@ namespace UI
             }
         }
 
-        protected override void OnManagedAwake()
+        internal override void OnManagedStart()
         {
             Logging.Debug("[LoadingScreenController] Initialized");
         }

Assets/Scripts/UI/PauseMenu.cs

@@ -31,11 +31,9 @@ namespace UI
         // After UIPageController (50)
         public override int ManagedAwakePriority => 55;
         
-        private new void Awake()
+        internal override void OnManagedAwake()
         {
-            base.Awake(); // CRITICAL: Register with LifecycleManager!
-            
-            // Set instance immediately so it's available before OnManagedAwake() is called
+            // Set instance immediately (early initialization)
             _instance = this;
             
             // Ensure we have a CanvasGroup for transitions
@@ -51,9 +49,9 @@ namespace UI
             gameObject.SetActive(false);
         }
         
-        protected override void OnManagedAwake()
+        internal override void OnManagedStart()
         {
-            // Subscribe to scene-dependent events - must be in OnManagedAwake, not OnSceneReady
+            // Subscribe to scene-dependent events - must be in OnManagedStart, not OnSceneReady
             // because PauseMenu is in DontDestroyOnLoad and OnSceneReady only fires once
             if (SceneManagerService.Instance != null)
             {
@@ -73,7 +71,7 @@ namespace UI
             Logging.Debug("[PauseMenu] Subscribed to SceneManagerService events");
         }
 
-        protected override void OnSceneReady()
+        internal override void OnSceneReady()
         {
             // This only fires once for DontDestroyOnLoad objects, so we handle scene loads in OnManagedAwake
         }

Assets/Scripts/UI/PlayerHudManager.cs

@@ -115,14 +115,14 @@ namespace UI
         private UIPageController _uiPageController;
         private AppSwitcher _appSwitcherComponent;
         
-        private new void Awake()
+        internal override void OnManagedAwake()
         {
-            base.Awake();
             if (Instance != null)
             {
                 Destroy(this);
                 return;
             }
+            // Set instance immediately (early initialization)
             _instance = this;
             
             // Get UIPageController on same GameObject
@@ -135,7 +135,7 @@ namespace UI
             InitializeReferences();
         }
 
-        protected override void OnManagedAwake()
+        internal override void OnManagedStart()
         {
             // Subscribe to UIPageController page changes for auto HUD management
             if (_uiPageController != null)

Assets/Scripts/UI/Tutorial/DivingTutorial.cs

@@ -32,7 +32,7 @@ namespace UI.Tutorial
 
         public override int ManagedAwakePriority => 200; // Tutorial runs late, after other systems
 
-        protected override void OnManagedAwake()
+        internal override void OnManagedStart()
         {
             // Ensure prompt is hidden initially (even before tutorial initialization)
             if (tapPrompt != null)