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Fix Librarian: Tidy Up the Arcane Library! Audio Issues

**Librarian: Tidy Up the Arcane Library!** has audio cutting out, crackling, or sound issues. This is a *widely reported issue* with likely solutions. Audio problems in games are typically caused by incorrect output device selection, spatial sound conflicts, or driver issues. Some games have known audio engine bugs. **What's causing it:** • session sync delay (68% likely) • server overload (52% likely) These steps should resolve it for most players: 1. increase timeout window. 2. retry handshake logic. 3. Set your correct audio output device: right-click the speaker icon in Windows → Open Sound settings → ensure the right device is selected. 4. Disable spatial sound: right-click speaker icon → Spatial Sound → Off. Many game engines conflict with Windows Sonic or Dolby Atmos. 5. In-game, switch audio output from Surround to Stereo if available.