diff --git a/.gitignore b/.gitignore
index 739b0d7..e451507 100644
--- a/.gitignore
+++ b/.gitignore
@@ -6,3 +6,4 @@ venv/
 .idea
 config.ini
 fortunes.txt
+offline_game_tester.py
diff --git a/command_handlers.py b/command_handlers.py
index 9f9b8ce..ce2259b 100644
--- a/command_handlers.py
+++ b/command_handlers.py
@@ -806,7 +806,6 @@ def start_selected_game(sender_id, interface, state):
     # Present the first segment
     present_story_segment(sender_id, interface, new_state)  # ✅ Pass updated state
 
-
 def load_game_map(file_path):
     """Loads a game map from a CSV file and returns its structured format."""
 
@@ -828,7 +827,7 @@ def load_game_map(file_path):
             game_title = first_line.split("=", 1)[1].strip().strip('"')
             game_lines = lines[1:]  # Skip title
         else:
-            game_title = file_path  # Use filename if no title
+            game_title = os.path.splitext(os.path.basename(file_path))[0]  # Use filename without path/extension
             game_lines = lines
 
         print(f"DEBUG: Game title detected -> {game_title}")
diff --git a/gamefile_syntax.md b/gamefile_syntax.md
index 822824a..6c2d5cf 100644
--- a/gamefile_syntax.md
+++ b/gamefile_syntax.md
@@ -31,6 +31,8 @@ title="The Mysterious Forest"
 - If present, the game uses this as the **title**.
 - If absent, the **filename** is used as the title.
 - The second line will then be the **first story segment**.
+- If present, the game will consider the title line as line 0. 
+- Line 1 is always the first story segment.
 
 ---
 
@@ -63,4 +65,7 @@ title="The Mysterious Forest"
 
 ## 📌 **Final Notes**
 By following this format, you can create **interactive, branching text adventures** without modifying code! 🎮🚀
+Remember, if using a title in the first line you need to offset your line mapping by -1. It's easiest to write 
+the story and mapping first, then adding the title after you're done. If you forget to offset your line numbers, 
+a simple script to increment each choice number by -1 will fix it for you!
 
diff --git a/games/lost_forest_no_title b/games/lost_forest_no_title
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..8aa02c0
--- /dev/null
+++ b/games/lost_forest_no_title
@@ -0,0 +1,7 @@
+What is your first choice?, East, 2, West, 3, North, 4, South, 5
+You chose East. A dense forest appears., Run forward, 6, Look around, 7
+You chose West. A river blocks your path., Try to swim, 8, Walk along the bank, 9
+You chose North. The path is blocked by rocks.
+You chose South. A cave entrance looms ahead., Enter the cave, 10, Turn back, 11
+You went East and chose to run. The ground gives way and you fall. GAME OVER.
+You went East and looked around. You see a hidden path., Follow it, 12, Stay put, 13
\ No newline at end of file