diff --git a/bot_core.py b/bot_core.py
index c8dd782..d6828bc 100644
--- a/bot_core.py
+++ b/bot_core.py
@@ -71,6 +71,7 @@ class DirtyLeagueBot:
 
         self.running = False
         self.state = GameState.UNKNOWN
+        self._unknown_state_count = 0
 
         self.wm = WindowManager(
             window_title=self.target_conf.get("title", "DirtyLeague"),
@@ -231,6 +232,9 @@ class DirtyLeagueBot:
         user32.mouse_event(0x0002, 0, 0, 0, 0)  # MOUSEEVENTF_LEFTDOWN
         time.sleep(0.08)
         user32.mouse_event(0x0004, 0, 0, 0, 0)  # MOUSEEVENTF_LEFTUP
+        # Briefly park cursor in neutral corner to prevent buttons staying in hover/glow state
+        park_x, park_y = self.wm.client_to_screen(50, 50)
+        user32.SetCursorPos(park_x, park_y)
         time.sleep(self.action_delay)
 
     def click_client_pos_fast(self, x: int, y: int):
@@ -364,7 +368,7 @@ class DirtyLeagueBot:
         Uses relative ROI for the top-right corner across all resolutions.
         """
         for tpl_name in ["btn_close", "btn_close_offer"]:
-            pos = self.find_template_in_rel_roi(frame, tpl_name, self.REL_ROI_OFFER_CLOSE, threshold=0.65)
+            pos = self.find_template_in_rel_roi(frame, tpl_name, self.REL_ROI_OFFER_CLOSE, threshold=0.55)
             if pos:
                 logging.info(f"[OFFER POPUP] Detected close button '{tpl_name}' at client {pos}. Dismissing...")
                 self.click_client_pos(pos[0], pos[1])
@@ -614,8 +618,19 @@ class DirtyLeagueBot:
             self.handle_defeat(frame)
         elif self.state == GameState.NO_FREE_SLOTS_SCREEN:
             self.handle_no_free_slots(frame)
-        else:
+        if self.state == GameState.UNKNOWN:
+            self._unknown_state_count += 1
+            if self._unknown_state_count % 15 == 0:
+                logging.warning(
+                    f"[STALL WARNING] State has been UNKNOWN for {self._unknown_state_count * self.poll_interval:.1f}s. "
+                    f"Attempting cursor unpark and recovery..."
+                )
+                park_x, park_y = self.wm.client_to_screen(50, 50)
+                from window_utils import user32
+                user32.SetCursorPos(park_x, park_y)
             logging.debug("State: UNKNOWN (waiting or transition in progress)")
+        else:
+            self._unknown_state_count = 0
 
     def start(self, max_duration_sec: Optional[int] = None, max_cycles: Optional[int] = None):
         """Starts main bot loop with optional duration and battle cycle limits."""