Why does the timer stall or slowdown sometimes?

short answer

That might be intentional... or not. You see, Otto sometimes gets a bit distracted, just like you! When his mind wanders, the timer can drift out of sync with the real world. But don't worry — Otto always snaps back and catches up. Sometimes, he's just messing with you!

Picks from the Handbook

One Task, Two tasks, Many tasks

Intentional procrastination

The ideal Pomodoro duration

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How does collecting points work? What do I get?

short answer

When you're in a focus session with Otto, he wanders around the garden, gathering little things. By the end of the session, he returns and shares everything he's collected with you.