Support persistent residents with normal resurrection and closer companions

docs/hardcore-replacement.md

@@ -36,9 +36,14 @@ and only when fresh and at their class starting level.
 5. Recreate only the world container with `docker compose up -d --no-deps ac-worldserver`.
 6. Restart the ALE relay to load priority delivery for permanent-death events.
 
-The guard is enabled by installing its Lua file, independently of the dashboard
-hardcore toggle. Remove the guard and recreate the world before intentionally
-switching back to non-hardcore play. Do not erase the registry to recycle deaths.
+The installed guard reads `acore_auth.azerothai_realm_rules.hardcore`, synchronized
+from the dashboard setting by the operations agent (normally within one minute).
+When disabled, future deaths use the native playerbot resurrection behavior:
+identities, memories, gear, and party membership survive. Dead active residents
+still occupy their faction slots, so a recoverable death cannot spawn a replacement
+or bypass the 50-bot cap. Historical permanent retirements remain retired.
+For an immediate mode switch, update the dashboard first and synchronize the
+native rule before declaring the transition complete. Do not erase the registry.
 
 ## Verification and recovery