Help I’m Stuck (Cairn) – Diagnosis Tool

TL;DR

Answer a few questions and get: Top 3 likely causes, 3 next actions, and the best tool or guide for your current problem.

1) What this tool does

• Finds the most likely reasons you keep falling or stalling
• Converts symptoms into actionable next steps
• Links you to the right tool: fall risk, stamina pacing, piton budget, or read the wall

2) Quick diagnosis (6–10 questions)

Typical questions:

1. Are you falling repeatedly or just once in a while?
2. Is your stamina empty too fast?
3. Do you slip / lose grip on holds?
4. Do you know where the next move is?
5. Are pitons confusing or not helping?
6. Are you overweight or in the red zone too often?

3) Output you’ll get

• Top 3 causes (with confidence)
• Do this now (3 actions)
• Recommended tools & guides

Examples of causes:

• FALL_LOOP – repeated falling and unstable moves
• STAMINA_DRAIN – stamina drains too fast
• BAD_HOLDS – wrong hold selection / poor wall reading
• PITON_MISUSE – pitons placed too late or too weak

4) Recommended next steps

• Fall Risk Check → reduce risk on the current section
• Stamina Pacing → establish a stable rhythm
• Piton Budget → improve protection strategy
• Read the Wall → pick safer, higher‑margin holds

FAQ

Q: I keep falling. What’s the first thing to fix?
A: Reduce move size and increase protection on the next commitment point.

Q: My stamina is always empty.
A: Switch to short push cycles + micro‑rest, and plan camp intervals.

Q: Pitons don’t seem to help.
A: Place them before the high‑risk move, not after.

Disclaimer

This is a fan‑made Cairn guide & tools site, not affiliated with The Game Bakers.