diff --git a/cardsim/player.go b/cardsim/player.go
index 685162e..9384698 100644
--- a/cardsim/player.go
+++ b/cardsim/player.go
@@ -464,8 +464,18 @@ func (p *Player[C]) CanAct() bool {
 	return p.ActionsRemaining > 0 && (len(p.Hand) > 0 || len(p.PermanentActions) > 0)
 }
 
+// Debug adds a message to the player's temporary messages if their debug level
+// is at least the level specified.
 func (p *Player[C]) Debug(minLevel int, msg Message) {
-	if p.DebugLevel < minLevel {
+	if p.DebugLevel < minLevel || msg == nil {
+		return
+	}
+	p.TemporaryMessages = append(p.TemporaryMessages, msg)
+}
+
+// Emit adds a message to the player's temporary messages.
+func (p *Player[C]) Emit(msg Message) {
+	if msg == nil {
 		return
 	}
 	p.TemporaryMessages = append(p.TemporaryMessages, msg)