Use console commands to start MQ102 on Vault exit

Replace direct TESQuest::SetStage usage with console commands to reliably start and advance MQ102 when leaving COVault109. TryStartOutOfTimeQuest now includes RE::Console, issues `startquest MQ102` and `setstage MQ102 10`, and uses a static one-time guard (outOfTimeQuestStartIssued) to avoid repeated issuance. Removed the unreliable currentStage check and adjusted constants/naming and log output. Updated changelog and dev-log to document the implementation and touched compiled script binary.

changelog.md

@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ For testing notes, milestone summaries, known issues, and next steps, see [`docs
 ## [Unreleased]
 
 ### Added
-- Quest auto-start on COVault109 exit: "Out of Time" quest (MQ102) now starts automatically and sets to stage 10 when the player leaves COVault109 for the first time.
+- Quest auto-start on COVault109 exit: "Out of Time" quest (MQ102) now starts automatically via console `startquest`/`setstage` commands when the player leaves COVault109 for the first time.
 - Complexion texture form reference (`complexionFormId`) to appearance payload so hands, arms, and body match the synced skin tone (follows the existing hair colour pattern).
 - Appearance protocol version 3 with an optional `tints` field (character tint layers: skin tone, complexion, makeup, beard shade) so proxies can mirror the sender's skin colour and facial detail.
 - Capture of player/NPC `tintingData` in `CaptureLocalAppearance`, plus game-thread application of tints onto runtime proxies: existing entries are updated in place by template ID, and missing entries are reconstructed against the proxy race's tint templates (skipped when no template resolves).

docs/dev-log.md

@@ -10,20 +10,23 @@ failed experiments, successful tests, and next steps.
 ## 2026-06-30 - COVault109 Exit Quest Auto-Start
 
 ### Summary
-Added automatic quest start for "Out of Time" (MQ102, FormID: 0x0001CC2A) when the player first leaves COVault109. The quest is started and immediately set to stage 10, skipping the vault entry sequence. This provides a smoother transition into the multiplayer world after character creation.
+Added automatic quest start for "Out of Time" (MQ102, FormID: 0x0001CC2A) when the player first leaves COVault109. The quest is started with `startquest MQ102` and immediately moved to stage 10 with `setstage MQ102 10`, skipping the vault entry sequence. This provides a smoother transition into the multiplayer world after character creation.
 
 ### Files Changed
 - `plugin/src/main.cpp`
 - `changelog.md`
+- `docs/dev-log.md`
 
 ### Details
-- Added `TryStartOutOfTimeQuest()` helper function that uses `TESDataHandler::LookupForm` to safely resolve the MQ102 quest from Fallout4.esm.
+- Added `TryStartOutOfTimeQuest()` helper function that uses `TESDataHandler::LookupForm` to safely resolve the MQ102 quest from Fallout4.esm before issuing console quest commands.
-- Function includes safety checks: verifies data handler availability, confirms quest form resolution, and skips if the quest is already started.
+- Function includes safety checks: verifies data handler availability, confirms quest form resolution, and only issues the commands once per plugin session.
 - Called during the solo cell exit detection in `PollLocalPlayerTransform()` when `soloCellTransformSuppressed` transitions from true to false.
 - Logs informational messages on quest start and warnings for any resolution failures.
 
 ### Testing
-- Compile test: no linter errors.
+- Initial in-game log check showed the COVault109 exit trigger fired, but direct `TESQuest::SetStage(10)` did not visibly start MQ102.
+- Updated implementation to use console `startquest MQ102` and `setstage MQ102 10`, matching existing project command patterns.
+- Removed the `currentStage != 0` skip because the first failed direct-stage attempt could leave a non-zero stage without visibly starting the quest on that save.
 - Recommended manual check: create a new character, complete Vault 111, exit into the Commonwealth world, and verify that MQ102 is started and set to stage 10 (check quest menu or `getquestcompletedstage 0001CC2A` console command).
 - Verify the quest does not start if the player re-enters and exits COVault109 (safety check works).
 

plugin/src/main.cpp

@@ -13,6 +13,7 @@
 #include "RE/B/BIPED_OBJECT.h"
 #include "RE/B/BipedAnim.h"
 #include "RE/B/BSFixedString.h"
+#include "RE/C/Console.h"
 #include "RE/I/IAnimationGraphManagerHolder.h"
 
 #include <algorithm>
@@ -671,7 +672,12 @@ namespace
 	void TryStartOutOfTimeQuest()
 	{
 		constexpr auto MQ102_FORM_ID = 0x0001CC2A;
-		constexpr auto MQ102_TARGET_STAGE = 10;
+		constexpr auto kMQ102TargetStage = 10;
+		static bool outOfTimeQuestStartIssued = false;
+
+		if (outOfTimeQuestStartIssued) {
+			return;
+		}
 
 		auto* dataHandler = RE::TESDataHandler::GetSingleton();
 		if (!dataHandler) {
@@ -685,15 +691,14 @@ namespace
 			return;
 		}
 
-		if (quest->currentStage != 0) {
+		outOfTimeQuestStartIssued = true;
-			return;
+		RE::Console::ExecuteCommand("startquest MQ102");
-		}
+		RE::Console::ExecuteCommand("setstage MQ102 10");
-
-		quest->SetStage(MQ102_TARGET_STAGE);
 
 		LogInfoWithLocalPlayerPrefix(std::format(
-			"Started quest MQ102 (Out of Time) and set to stage {}, triggered by leaving COVault109.",
+			"Issued startquest MQ102 and setstage MQ102 {} after leaving COVault109; previous currentStage={}.",
-			MQ102_TARGET_STAGE));
+			kMQ102TargetStage,
+			quest->currentStage));
 	}
 
 	const char* GetSpecialMovementType(