diff --git a/Assets/DebugOverlay/CVar.cs b/Assets/DebugOverlay/CVar.cs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..170821f
--- /dev/null
+++ b/Assets/DebugOverlay/CVar.cs
@@ -0,0 +1,126 @@
+using System;
+using UnityEngine;
+
+/// <summary>
+/// A config variable that can be changed from the console.
+/// Reading the value is extremely fast (direct field access performance).
+/// Usage: public static readonly CVar&lt;float&gt; fov = new CVar&lt;float&gt;("fov", 90f, "Field of view");
+/// Access: float currentFov = CVars.fov; // Implicit conversion, zero overhead
+/// </summary>
+[System.Serializable]
+public partial class CVar<T> where T : IComparable<T>, IConvertible
+{
+    [SerializeField] private T _value;
+    [SerializeField] private readonly T _defaultValue;
+    [SerializeField] private readonly string _name;
+    [SerializeField] private readonly string _description;
+    
+    private readonly Func<T, bool> _validator;
+    private readonly Action<T> _onChanged;
+
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Current value of the cvar. Ultra-fast access.
+    /// </summary>
+    public T Value 
+    { 
+        get => _value;
+        set => SetValue(value);
+    }
+
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Default value of the cvar
+    /// </summary>
+    public T DefaultValue => _defaultValue;
+    
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Name of the cvar as it appears in console
+    /// </summary>
+    public string Name => _name;
+    
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Description shown in help
+    /// </summary>
+    public string Description => _description;
+
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Implicit conversion for ultra-fast value access
+    /// </summary>
+    public static implicit operator T(CVar<T> cvar) => cvar._value;
+
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Create a new config variable. Automatically registers with CVarSystem.
+    /// </summary>
+    /// <param name="name">Console name (e.g., "fov")</param>
+    /// <param name="defaultValue">Default value</param>
+    /// <param name="description">Help description</param>
+    /// <param name="validator">Optional validation function</param>
+    /// <param name="onChanged">Optional callback when value changes</param>
+    public CVar(string name, T defaultValue, string description = "", 
+                Func<T, bool> validator = null, Action<T> onChanged = null)
+    {
+        _name = name?.ToLower() ?? throw new ArgumentNullException(nameof(name));
+        _defaultValue = defaultValue;
+        _description = description ?? "";
+        _value = defaultValue;
+        _validator = validator;
+        _onChanged = onChanged;
+        
+        // Register with the system
+        CVarSystem.Register(this);
+    }
+
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Set the value with validation and change notification
+    /// </summary>
+    public bool SetValue(T newValue)
+    {
+        // Validate if validator exists
+        if (_validator != null && !_validator(newValue))
+        {
+            return false;
+        }
+
+        var oldValue = _value;
+        _value = newValue;
+        
+        // Notify if value actually changed
+        if (!oldValue.Equals(newValue))
+        {
+            _onChanged?.Invoke(newValue);
+        }
+        
+        return true;
+    }
+
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Reset to default value
+    /// </summary>
+    public void Reset()
+    {
+        SetValue(_defaultValue);
+    }
+
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Try to set value from string (used by console)
+    /// </summary>
+    public bool TrySetFromString(string valueStr)
+    {
+        try
+        {
+            T newValue = (T)Convert.ChangeType(valueStr, typeof(T));
+            return SetValue(newValue);
+        }
+        catch
+        {
+            return false;
+        }
+    }
+
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Get current value as string
+    /// </summary>
+    public override string ToString()
+    {
+        return _value?.ToString() ?? "null";
+    }
+}
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diff --git a/Assets/DebugOverlay/CVarSystem.cs b/Assets/DebugOverlay/CVarSystem.cs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..f15bf93
--- /dev/null
+++ b/Assets/DebugOverlay/CVarSystem.cs
@@ -0,0 +1,356 @@
+using System;
+using System.Collections.Generic;
+using System.IO;
+using UnityEngine;
+
+/// <summary>
+/// Base interface for type-erased cvar access
+/// </summary>
+public interface ICVar
+{
+    string Name { get; }
+    string Description { get; }
+    object Value { get; }
+    object DefaultValue { get; }
+    bool TrySetFromString(string value);
+    void Reset();
+    string ToString();
+}
+
+/// <summary>
+/// Make CVar<T> implement ICVar for type-erased access
+/// </summary>
+public partial class CVar<T> : ICVar where T : IComparable<T>, IConvertible
+{
+    object ICVar.Value => _value;
+    object ICVar.DefaultValue => _defaultValue;
+}
+
+/// <summary>
+/// System that manages all config variables and integrates with console
+/// </summary>
+public static class CVarSystem
+{
+    private static readonly Dictionary<string, ICVar> s_CVars = new Dictionary<string, ICVar>();
+    private static bool s_Initialized = false;
+
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Initialize the cvar system (called by Game.Init)
+    /// </summary>
+    public static void Initialize(Console console)
+    {
+        if (s_Initialized)
+            return;
+
+        s_Initialized = true;
+        
+        // Register console commands
+        console.AddCommand("cvarlist", CmdCVarList, "List all config variables");
+        console.AddCommand("cvarreset", CmdCVarReset, "Reset a cvar to default value");
+        console.AddCommand("cvarresetall", CmdCVarResetAll, "Reset all cvars to default values");
+        console.AddCommand("set", CmdSet, "Set a cvar value (set <name> <value>)");
+
+        // Add save/load commands
+        console.AddCommand("cvarsave", CmdCVarSave, "Save all cvars to config file");
+        console.AddCommand("cvarload", CmdCVarLoad, "Load cvars from config file");
+        console.AddCommand("cvarexec", CmdCVarExec, "Execute a config file");
+        
+        Debug.Log($"CVarSystem initialized with {s_CVars.Count} variables");
+    }
+
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Register a cvar (called automatically by CVar constructor)
+    /// </summary>
+    public static void Register(ICVar cvar)
+    {
+        if (s_CVars.ContainsKey(cvar.Name))
+        {
+            Debug.LogWarning($"CVar '{cvar.Name}' is already registered!");
+            return;
+        }
+
+        s_CVars[cvar.Name] = cvar;
+        
+        if (s_Initialized)
+            Debug.Log($"Registered cvar: {cvar.Name} = {cvar.Value}");
+    }
+
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Get a cvar by name
+    /// </summary>
+    public static ICVar GetCVar(string name)
+    {
+        s_CVars.TryGetValue(name.ToLower(), out ICVar cvar);
+        return cvar;
+    }
+
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Get all registered cvars
+    /// </summary>
+    public static IEnumerable<ICVar> GetAllCVars()
+    {
+        return s_CVars.Values;
+    }
+
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Try to set a cvar value from string
+    /// </summary>
+    public static bool TrySetCVar(string name, string value)
+    {
+        var cvar = GetCVar(name);
+        if (cvar == null)
+            return false;
+
+        return cvar.TrySetFromString(value);
+    }
+
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Handle console input that might be a cvar assignment (name = value)
+    /// Returns true if handled as cvar assignment
+    /// </summary>
+    public static bool TryHandleConsoleInput(string input, Console console)
+    {
+        if (string.IsNullOrWhiteSpace(input))
+            return false;
+
+        input = input.Trim();
+
+        // Handle "name = value" syntax
+        if (input.Contains("="))
+        {
+            var parts = input.Split('=');
+            if (parts.Length == 2)
+            {
+                string name = parts[0].Trim();
+                string value = parts[1].Trim();
+                
+                var cvar = GetCVar(name);
+                if (cvar != null)
+                {
+                    if (cvar.TrySetFromString(value))
+                    {
+                        console.Write("^0F0{0}^FFF = {1}\n", name, cvar.ToString());
+                        return true;
+                    }
+                    else
+                    {
+                        console.Write("^F00Invalid value '{0}' for {1}\n", value, name);
+                        return true;
+                    }
+                }
+            }
+        }
+
+        // Handle just "name" to show current value
+        var showCvar = GetCVar(input);
+        if (showCvar != null)
+        {
+            console.Write("^0F0{0}^FFF = {1} (default: {2})\n", 
+                         showCvar.Name, showCvar.ToString(), showCvar.DefaultValue);
+            console.Write("  {0}\n", showCvar.Description);
+            return true;
+        }
+
+        return false;
+    }
+
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Save all cvar values to a config file
+    /// </summary>
+    public static void SaveConfig(string filePath = null)
+    {
+        if (string.IsNullOrEmpty(filePath))
+            filePath = Path.Combine(Application.persistentDataPath, "config.cfg");
+
+        try
+        {
+            using (var writer = new StreamWriter(filePath))
+            {
+                writer.WriteLine("// Generated config file");
+                writer.WriteLine("// Format: <name> = <value>");
+                writer.WriteLine();
+
+                foreach (var cvar in s_CVars.Values)
+                {
+                    writer.WriteLine($"{cvar.Name} = {cvar.ToString()}");
+                }
+            }
+            
+            Debug.Log($"Saved {s_CVars.Count} cvars to: {filePath}");
+        }
+        catch (Exception e)
+        {
+            Debug.LogError($"Failed to save config: {e.Message}");
+        }
+    }
+
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Load cvar values from a config file
+    /// </summary>
+    public static void LoadConfig(string filePath = null)
+    {
+        if (string.IsNullOrEmpty(filePath))
+            filePath = Path.Combine(Application.persistentDataPath, "config.cfg");
+
+        if (!File.Exists(filePath))
+        {
+            Debug.LogWarning($"Config file not found: {filePath}");
+            return;
+        }
+
+        try
+        {
+            int loadedCount = 0;
+            string[] lines = File.ReadAllLines(filePath);
+            
+            foreach (string line in lines)
+            {
+                string trimmed = line.Trim();
+                
+                // Skip comments and empty lines
+                if (string.IsNullOrEmpty(trimmed) || trimmed.StartsWith("//"))
+                    continue;
+                
+                // Parse cvar assignment (without console output during load)
+                if (trimmed.Contains("="))
+                {
+                    var parts = trimmed.Split('=');
+                    if (parts.Length == 2)
+                    {
+                        string name = parts[0].Trim();
+                        string value = parts[1].Trim();
+                        
+                        if (TrySetCVar(name, value))
+                            loadedCount++;
+                    }
+                }
+            }
+            
+            Debug.Log($"Loaded {loadedCount} cvars from: {filePath}");
+        }
+        catch (Exception e)
+        {
+            Debug.LogError($"Failed to load config: {e.Message}");
+        }
+    }
+
+    // Console command implementations
+    private static void CmdCVarList(string[] args)
+    {
+        var console = Game.console;
+        console.Write("^FF0Config Variables:\n");
+        
+        foreach (var cvar in s_CVars.Values)
+        {
+            console.Write("  ^0F0{0,-20}^FFF = {1,-15} ^888(default: {2})\n", 
+                         cvar.Name, cvar.ToString(), cvar.DefaultValue.ToString());
+            if (!string.IsNullOrEmpty(cvar.Description))
+                console.Write("    ^AAA{0}\n", cvar.Description);
+        }
+        
+        console.Write("^FF0Total: {0} variables\n", s_CVars.Count);
+        console.Write("^888Usage: <name> = <value> or just <name> to show current value\n");
+    }
+
+    private static void CmdCVarReset(string[] args)
+    {
+        var console = Game.console;
+        
+        if (args.Length != 1)
+        {
+            console.Write("Usage: cvarreset <name>\n");
+            return;
+        }
+
+        var cvar = GetCVar(args[0]);
+        if (cvar == null)
+        {
+            console.Write("^F00Unknown cvar: {0}\n", args[0]);
+            return;
+        }
+
+        cvar.Reset();
+        console.Write("^0F0{0}^FFF reset to {1}\n", cvar.Name, cvar.ToString());
+    }
+
+    private static void CmdCVarResetAll(string[] args)
+    {
+        var console = Game.console;
+        
+        int count = 0;
+        foreach (var cvar in s_CVars.Values)
+        {
+            cvar.Reset();
+            count++;
+        }
+        
+        console.Write("^0F0Reset {0} cvars to default values\n", count);
+    }
+
+    private static void CmdSet(string[] args)
+    {
+        var console = Game.console;
+        
+        if (args.Length != 2)
+        {
+            console.Write("Usage: set <name> <value>\n");
+            return;
+        }
+
+        string name = args[0];
+        string value = args[1];
+        
+        var cvar = GetCVar(name);
+        if (cvar == null)
+        {
+            console.Write("^F00Unknown cvar: {0}\n", name);
+            return;
+        }
+
+        if (cvar.TrySetFromString(value))
+        {
+            console.Write("^0F0{0}^FFF = {1}\n", cvar.Name, cvar.ToString());
+        }
+        else
+        {
+            console.Write("^F00Invalid value '{0}' for {1}\n", value, name);
+        }
+    }
+
+    private static void CmdCVarSave(string[] args)
+    {
+        var console = Game.console;
+        
+        string filePath = null;
+        if (args.Length > 0)
+            filePath = args[0];
+            
+        SaveConfig(filePath);
+        console.Write("^0F0Config saved\n");
+    }
+
+    private static void CmdCVarLoad(string[] args)
+    {
+        var console = Game.console;
+        
+        string filePath = null;
+        if (args.Length > 0)
+            filePath = args[0];
+            
+        LoadConfig(filePath);
+        console.Write("^0F0Config loaded\n");
+    }
+
+    private static void CmdCVarExec(string[] args)
+    {
+        var console = Game.console;
+        
+        if (args.Length != 1)
+        {
+            console.Write("Usage: cvarexec <filename>\n");
+            return;
+        }
+
+        LoadConfig(args[0]);
+    }
+}
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diff --git a/Assets/DebugOverlay/CVarSystem.cs.meta b/Assets/DebugOverlay/CVarSystem.cs.meta
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diff --git a/Assets/DebugOverlay/CVars.cs b/Assets/DebugOverlay/CVars.cs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..6199404
--- /dev/null
+++ b/Assets/DebugOverlay/CVars.cs
@@ -0,0 +1,116 @@
+using System;
+using UnityEngine;
+
+/// <summary>
+/// Example config variables for common game settings.
+/// Add your own cvars here - they'll automatically be available in the console!
+/// 
+/// Usage examples:
+///   In console: "fov = 110" or "set fov 110"
+///   In code: float currentFov = CVars.fov; // Ultra-fast access
+/// </summary>
+public static class CVars
+{
+    // === Graphics Settings ===
+    public static readonly CVar<int> fov = new CVar<int>(
+        "fov", 90, "Field of view in degrees",
+        validator: x => x >= 60 && x <= 150,
+        onChanged: x => Debug.Log($"FOV changed to {x}")
+    );
+
+    public static readonly CVar<int> maxFps = new CVar<int>(
+        "maxfps", 60, "Maximum framerate (0 = unlimited)",
+        validator: x => x >= 0 && x <= 300,
+        onChanged: x => Application.targetFrameRate = x == 0 ? -1 : x
+    );
+
+    public static readonly CVar<bool> vsync = new CVar<bool>(
+        "vsync", true, "Enable vertical sync",
+        onChanged: x => QualitySettings.vSyncCount = x ? 1 : 0
+    );
+
+    public static readonly CVar<float> mouseSensitivity = new CVar<float>(
+        "sensitivity", 1.0f, "Mouse sensitivity multiplier",
+        validator: x => x > 0.0f && x <= 10.0f
+    );
+
+    // === Audio Settings ===
+    public static readonly CVar<float> masterVolume = new CVar<float>(
+        "volume", 1.0f, "Master volume (0-1)",
+        validator: x => x >= 0.0f && x <= 1.0f,
+        onChanged: x => AudioListener.volume = x
+    );
+
+    public static readonly CVar<bool> muteAudio = new CVar<bool>(
+        "mute", false, "Mute all audio",
+        onChanged: x => AudioListener.pause = x
+    );
+
+    // === Debug Settings ===
+    public static readonly CVar<bool> showFps = new CVar<bool>(
+        "showfps", true, "Show FPS counter"
+    );
+
+    public static readonly CVar<bool> showStats = new CVar<bool>(
+        "showstats", false, "Show detailed performance stats"
+    );
+
+    public static readonly CVar<bool> drawWireframe = new CVar<bool>(
+        "wireframe", false, "Render in wireframe mode",
+        onChanged: x => Camera.main.GetComponent<Camera>().renderingPath = x ? RenderingPath.Forward : RenderingPath.DeferredShading
+    );
+
+    // === Game Settings ===
+    public static readonly CVar<string> playerName = new CVar<string>(
+        "playername", "Player", "Player display name"
+    );
+
+    public static readonly CVar<float> walkSpeed = new CVar<float>(
+        "walkspeed", 5.0f, "Player walking speed",
+        validator: x => x > 0.0f && x <= 50.0f
+    );
+
+    public static readonly CVar<float> jumpHeight = new CVar<float>(
+        "jumpheight", 2.0f, "Player jump height",
+        validator: x => x >= 0.0f && x <= 10.0f
+    );
+
+    // === Console Settings ===
+    public static readonly CVar<float> consoleSpeed = new CVar<float>(
+        "consolespeed", 5.0f, "Console open/close animation speed",
+        validator: x => x > 0.0f && x <= 20.0f
+    );
+
+    public static readonly CVar<int> consoleHeight = new CVar<int>(
+        "consoleheight", 25, "Console height in characters",
+        validator: x => x >= 10 && x <= 50
+    );
+
+    // === Network Settings (if applicable) ===
+    public static readonly CVar<string> serverAddress = new CVar<string>(
+        "serveraddress", "localhost", "Server IP address"
+    );
+
+    public static readonly CVar<int> serverPort = new CVar<int>(
+        "serverport", 7777, "Server port",
+        validator: x => x > 0 && x <= 65535
+    );
+
+    public static readonly CVar<int> networkRate = new CVar<int>(
+        "rate", 20, "Network update rate (Hz)",
+        validator: x => x >= 1 && x <= 128
+    );
+
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Example of how to create a cvar with complex validation
+    /// </summary>
+    public static readonly CVar<string> gameMode = new CVar<string>(
+        "gamemode", "normal", "Current game mode",
+        validator: ValidateGameMode
+    );
+
+    private static bool ValidateGameMode(string mode)
+    {
+        return mode == "normal" || mode == "hardcore" || mode == "creative" || mode == "debug";
+    }
+}
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diff --git a/Assets/DebugOverlay/CVars.cs.meta b/Assets/DebugOverlay/CVars.cs.meta
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..87d611e
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+++ b/Assets/DebugOverlay/CVars.cs.meta
@@ -0,0 +1,11 @@
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diff --git a/Assets/DebugOverlay/Console.cs b/Assets/DebugOverlay/Console.cs
index 944080d..2d67f19 100644
--- a/Assets/DebugOverlay/Console.cs
+++ b/Assets/DebugOverlay/Console.cs
@@ -101,6 +101,9 @@ public void Init(DebugOverlay debugOverlay)
         m_DebugOverlay = debugOverlay != null ? debugOverlay : DebugOverlay.instance;
         Resize(m_DebugOverlay.width, m_DebugOverlay.height);
         Clear();
+        
+        // Initialize CVar system
+        CVarSystem.Initialize(this);
     }
 
     public void Shutdown()
@@ -238,11 +241,20 @@ void HistoryStore(string cmd)
 
     void ExecuteCommand(string command)
     {
+        if (string.IsNullOrWhiteSpace(command))
+            return;
+
+        Write('>' + command + '\n');
+
+        // Try CVar handling first (supports "name = value" and "name" syntax)
+        if (CVarSystem.TryHandleConsoleInput(command, this))
+            return;
+
+        // Parse as regular command
         var splitCommand = command.Split(null as char[], System.StringSplitOptions.RemoveEmptyEntries);
         if (splitCommand.Length < 1)
             return;
 
-        Write('>' + string.Join(" ", splitCommand) + '\n');
         var commandName = splitCommand[0].ToLower();
 
         CommandDelegate commandDelegate;
diff --git a/Assets/Game/Stats.cs b/Assets/Game/Stats.cs
index c43c503..b3cbed9 100644
--- a/Assets/Game/Stats.cs
+++ b/Assets/Game/Stats.cs
@@ -12,8 +12,6 @@ public class Stats : IGameSystem
     long m_StopWatchFreq;
     long m_LastFrameTicks;
 
-    int m_ShowStats = 1;
-
     public void Init()
     {
         m_StopWatch = new System.Diagnostics.Stopwatch();
@@ -21,12 +19,15 @@ public void Init()
         m_StopWatch.Start();
         m_LastFrameTicks = m_StopWatch.ElapsedTicks;
         Debug.Assert(System.Diagnostics.Stopwatch.IsHighResolution);
-        Game.console.AddCommand("showstats", CmdShowstats, "Show or hide stats");
+        
+        // Legacy command still works, but now uses CVar
+        Game.console.AddCommand("showstats", CmdShowstats, "Toggle detailed stats (also available as cvar)");
     }
 
     private void CmdShowstats(string[] args)
     {
-        m_ShowStats = (m_ShowStats + 1) % 3;
+        // Toggle through: false -> true -> false
+        CVars.showStats.Value = !CVars.showStats.Value;
     }
 
     void CalcStatistics(float[] data, out float mean, out float variance, out float minValue, out float maxValue)
@@ -56,7 +57,7 @@ void CalcStatistics(float[] data, out float mean, out float variance, out float
     float[] fpsHistory = new float[50];
     public void TickUpdate()
     {
-        if (m_ShowStats < 1)
+        if (!CVars.showFps)
             return;
 
         long ticks = m_StopWatch.ElapsedTicks;
@@ -70,9 +71,9 @@ public void TickUpdate()
         fpsHistory[Time.frameCount % fpsHistory.Length] = 1.0f / Time.deltaTime;
         DebugOverlay.DrawGraph(1, 1, 9, 1.5f, fpsHistory, Time.frameCount % fpsHistory.Length, Color.green);
 
-        DebugOverlay.Write(30, 0, "Open console (F12) and type: \"showstats\" to toggle graphs");
+        DebugOverlay.Write(30, 0, "Open console (F12) and type: \"showstats = true\" or \"showfps = false\"");
       
-        if (m_ShowStats < 2)
+        if (!CVars.showStats)
             return;
 
         DebugOverlay.Write(0, 4, "Hello, {0,-5} world!", Time.frameCount % 100 < 50 ? "Happy" : "Evil");
diff --git a/DEVELOPMENT_GUIDELINES.md b/DEVELOPMENT_GUIDELINES.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..b66c3c8
--- /dev/null
+++ b/DEVELOPMENT_GUIDELINES.md
@@ -0,0 +1,56 @@
+# Development Guidelines
+
+This document contains guidelines extracted from analyzing preferred implementations to ensure future development aligns with the project's design philosophy.
+
+## Core Principles
+
+### 1. Prioritize Simplicity Over Abstraction
+- **Prefer concrete classes over generic abstractions**
+- **Avoid complex manager patterns when simple registration works**
+- **Keep related functionality in single files when possible**
+- **Write less code when possible**
+
+### 2. Performance is Paramount
+- **Direct field access over method calls for hot paths**
+- **Minimize allocation and indirection**
+- **Avoid implicit operators or complex conversion layers**
+- **Prefer explicit over implicit behavior**
+
+### 3. Follow Unity's Design Patterns
+- **Use direct field access like Unity components do**
+- **Keep registration simple and automatic**
+- **Prefer concrete implementations over abstract interfaces**
+- **Use clear, descriptive names**
+
+### 4. Console Integration Should Feel Natural
+- **Use intuitive command syntax (`name value` vs `name = value`)**
+- **Query by name for getting values**
+- **Keep parsing logic simple and direct**
+- **Minimize complex assignment detection**
+
+### 5. Code Style Guidelines
+- **Write less code when possible**
+- **Prefer concrete implementations over abstract interfaces**
+- **Use clear, descriptive names**
+- **Avoid over-engineering solutions**
+
+### 6. File Organization
+- **Keep related functionality together**
+- **Prefer single files over multiple small files**
+- **Minimize cross-file dependencies**
+
+## Key Takeaways
+
+1. **Simplicity wins**: The preferred implementation is much shorter and easier to understand
+2. **Performance matters**: Direct field access (`cvar.value`) is faster than method calls
+3. **Unity-like patterns**: Follow Unity's style of direct, explicit access
+4. **Natural integration**: Console commands should feel intuitive and simple
+5. **Less is more**: Avoid unnecessary abstraction layers and complex type systems
+
+## When to Apply These Guidelines
+
+- **New feature development**: Always consider the simpler approach first
+- **Performance-critical code**: Prioritize direct access over abstraction
+- **Console integration**: Keep commands natural and intuitive
+- **Code reviews**: Question complex abstractions and prefer simpler solutions
+- **Refactoring**: Look for opportunities to simplify existing code 
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