fixat mer med traps och arrows och grejjer

src/assets/audio/sfx/traps/activate.mp3.import

@@ -0,0 +1,19 @@
+[remap]
+
+importer="mp3"
+type="AudioStreamMP3"
+uid="uid://raqmpvp1vj04"
+path="res://.godot/imported/activate.mp3-9f00271ed50842203601cea6b7140d55.mp3str"
+
+[deps]
+
+source_file="res://assets/audio/sfx/traps/activate.mp3"
+dest_files=["res://.godot/imported/activate.mp3-9f00271ed50842203601cea6b7140d55.mp3str"]
+
+[params]
+
+loop=false
+loop_offset=0
+bpm=0
+beat_count=0
+bar_beats=4

src/project.godot

@@ -67,25 +67,35 @@ grab={
 "deadzone": 0.5,
 "events": [Object(InputEventKey,"resource_local_to_scene":false,"resource_name":"","device":-1,"window_id":0,"alt_pressed":false,"shift_pressed":false,"ctrl_pressed":false,"meta_pressed":false,"pressed":false,"keycode":0,"physical_keycode":69,"key_label":0,"unicode":101,"location":0,"echo":false,"script":null)
 , Object(InputEventKey,"resource_local_to_scene":false,"resource_name":"","device":-1,"window_id":0,"alt_pressed":false,"shift_pressed":false,"ctrl_pressed":false,"meta_pressed":false,"pressed":false,"keycode":0,"physical_keycode":74,"key_label":0,"unicode":106,"location":0,"echo":false,"script":null)
+, Object(InputEventMouseButton,"resource_local_to_scene":false,"resource_name":"","device":-1,"window_id":0,"alt_pressed":false,"shift_pressed":false,"ctrl_pressed":false,"meta_pressed":false,"button_mask":0,"position":Vector2(0, 0),"global_position":Vector2(0, 0),"factor":1.0,"button_index":2,"canceled":false,"pressed":false,"double_click":false,"script":null)
 ]
 }
 throw={
 "deadzone": 0.5,
 "events": [Object(InputEventKey,"resource_local_to_scene":false,"resource_name":"","device":-1,"window_id":0,"alt_pressed":false,"shift_pressed":false,"ctrl_pressed":false,"meta_pressed":false,"pressed":false,"keycode":0,"physical_keycode":81,"key_label":0,"unicode":113,"location":0,"echo":false,"script":null)
+, Object(InputEventMouseButton,"resource_local_to_scene":false,"resource_name":"","device":-1,"window_id":0,"alt_pressed":false,"shift_pressed":false,"ctrl_pressed":false,"meta_pressed":false,"button_mask":0,"position":Vector2(0, 0),"global_position":Vector2(0, 0),"factor":1.0,"button_index":1,"canceled":false,"pressed":false,"double_click":false,"script":null)
 ]
 }
 attack={
 "deadzone": 0.5,
 "events": [Object(InputEventKey,"resource_local_to_scene":false,"resource_name":"","device":-1,"window_id":0,"alt_pressed":false,"shift_pressed":false,"ctrl_pressed":false,"meta_pressed":false,"pressed":false,"keycode":0,"physical_keycode":70,"key_label":0,"unicode":102,"location":0,"echo":false,"script":null)
 , Object(InputEventKey,"resource_local_to_scene":false,"resource_name":"","device":-1,"window_id":0,"alt_pressed":false,"shift_pressed":false,"ctrl_pressed":false,"meta_pressed":false,"pressed":false,"keycode":0,"physical_keycode":75,"key_label":0,"unicode":107,"location":0,"echo":false,"script":null)
+, Object(InputEventMouseButton,"resource_local_to_scene":false,"resource_name":"","device":-1,"window_id":0,"alt_pressed":false,"shift_pressed":false,"ctrl_pressed":false,"meta_pressed":false,"button_mask":0,"position":Vector2(0, 0),"global_position":Vector2(0, 0),"factor":1.0,"button_index":1,"canceled":false,"pressed":false,"double_click":false,"script":null)
 ]
 }
 inventory={
 "deadzone": 0.2,
 "events": [Object(InputEventKey,"resource_local_to_scene":false,"resource_name":"","device":-1,"window_id":0,"alt_pressed":false,"shift_pressed":false,"ctrl_pressed":false,"meta_pressed":false,"pressed":false,"keycode":0,"physical_keycode":4194306,"key_label":0,"unicode":0,"location":0,"echo":false,"script":null)
+, Object(InputEventMouseButton,"resource_local_to_scene":false,"resource_name":"","device":-1,"window_id":0,"alt_pressed":false,"shift_pressed":false,"ctrl_pressed":false,"meta_pressed":false,"button_mask":0,"position":Vector2(0, 0),"global_position":Vector2(0, 0),"factor":1.0,"button_index":3,"canceled":false,"pressed":false,"double_click":false,"script":null)
 ]
 }
 
+[layer_names]
+
+2d_physics/layer_1="Player"
+2d_physics/layer_7="Walls"
+2d_physics/layer_13="traps"
+
 [physics]
 
 3d/physics_engine="Jolt Physics"

src/scenes/attack_arrow.tscn

@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@
 [ext_resource type="AudioStream" uid="uid://hmci4kgvbqib" path="res://assets/audio/sfx/weapons/bow/arrow_fire_swosh.wav" id="3_o8cb2"]
 [ext_resource type="AudioStream" uid="uid://b140nlsak4ub7" path="res://assets/audio/sfx/weapons/bow/arrow-hit-brick-wall-01.mp3" id="4_8l43l"]
 [ext_resource type="AudioStream" uid="uid://dc7nt8gnjt5u5" path="res://assets/audio/sfx/weapons/melee_attack_12.wav.mp3" id="4_ol4b0"]
+[ext_resource type="AudioStream" uid="uid://d4kjyb1olr74s" path="res://assets/audio/sfx/weapons/bow/bow_draw-02.mp3" id="6_e0wjs"]
 
 [sub_resource type="Gradient" id="Gradient_yp18a"]
 colors = PackedColorArray(0, 0, 0, 1, 0, 0, 0, 0)
@@ -56,21 +57,44 @@ debug_color = Color(0.7, 0, 0.195726, 0.42)
 [node name="SfxArrowFire" type="AudioStreamPlayer2D" parent="." unique_id=1413495156]
 stream = ExtResource("3_o8cb2")
 pitch_scale = 1.61
+attenuation = 7.464256
 max_polyphony = 4
+panning_strength = 1.01
+bus = &"Sfx"
 
 [node name="SfxImpactWall" type="AudioStreamPlayer2D" parent="." unique_id=1132726967]
 stream = ExtResource("4_8l43l")
 volume_db = -4.0
 pitch_scale = 1.29
-attenuation = 3.4822
+attenuation = 3.9999971
 max_polyphony = 4
 panning_strength = 1.3
+bus = &"Sfx"
 
 [node name="SfxImpactSound" type="AudioStreamPlayer2D" parent="." unique_id=463883211]
 stream = ExtResource("4_ol4b0")
 volume_db = -4.685
 pitch_scale = 1.47
+attenuation = 8.574182
 max_polyphony = 4
+panning_strength = 1.03
+bus = &"Sfx"
+
+[node name="SfxPickup" type="AudioStreamPlayer2D" parent="." unique_id=916101887]
+stream = ExtResource("6_e0wjs")
+volume_db = -2.204
+pitch_scale = 1.79
+attenuation = 6.498014
+panning_strength = 1.06
+bus = &"Sfx"
+
+[node name="SfxLandsOnGround" type="AudioStreamPlayer2D" parent="." unique_id=1827010383]
+stream = ExtResource("6_e0wjs")
+volume_db = -2.645
+pitch_scale = 1.65
+attenuation = 5.6568513
+panning_strength = 1.08
+bus = &"Sfx"
 
 [connection signal="area_entered" from="ArrowArea" to="." method="_on_arrow_area_area_entered"]
 [connection signal="body_entered" from="ArrowArea" to="." method="_on_arrow_area_body_entered"]

src/scenes/player.tscn

@@ -31,6 +31,10 @@
 [ext_resource type="AudioStream" uid="uid://w6yon88kjfml" path="res://assets/audio/sfx/nickes/lift_sfx.ogg" id="28_pf23h"]
 [ext_resource type="AudioStream" uid="uid://d4kjyb1olr74s" path="res://assets/audio/sfx/weapons/bow/bow_draw-02.mp3" id="30_gl8cc"]
 [ext_resource type="AudioStream" uid="uid://mbtpqlb5n3gd" path="res://assets/audio/sfx/weapons/bow/bow_no_arrow.mp3" id="31_487ah"]
+[ext_resource type="AudioStream" uid="uid://fm6hrpckfknc" path="res://assets/audio/sfx/player/unlock/padlock_wiggle_03.wav" id="32_bj30b"]
+[ext_resource type="AudioStream" uid="uid://be3uspidyqm3x" path="res://assets/audio/sfx/player/unlock/padlock_wiggle_04.wav" id="33_jc3p3"]
+[ext_resource type="AudioStream" uid="uid://dvttykynr671m" path="res://assets/audio/sfx/player/unlock/padlock_wiggle_05.wav" id="34_hax0n"]
+[ext_resource type="AudioStream" uid="uid://sejnuklu653m" path="res://assets/audio/sfx/player/unlock/padlock_wiggle_06.wav" id="35_t4otl"]
 
 [sub_resource type="Gradient" id="Gradient_wqfne"]
 colors = PackedColorArray(0, 0, 0, 1, 1, 0.13732082, 0.092538536, 1)
@@ -280,6 +284,14 @@ random_pitch = 1.0630184
 streams_count = 1
 stream_0/stream = ExtResource("31_487ah")
 
+[sub_resource type="AudioStreamRandomizer" id="AudioStreamRandomizer_j2b1d"]
+random_pitch = 1.1036249
+streams_count = 4
+stream_0/stream = ExtResource("32_bj30b")
+stream_1/stream = ExtResource("33_jc3p3")
+stream_2/stream = ExtResource("34_hax0n")
+stream_3/stream = ExtResource("35_t4otl")
+
 [node name="Player" type="CharacterBody2D" unique_id=937429705]
 collision_mask = 67
 motion_mode = 1

src/scenes/trap.tscn

@@ -0,0 +1,133 @@
+[gd_scene format=3 uid="uid://bcgdkojealqoo"]
+
+[ext_resource type="Script" uid="uid://bkp8t4mvdhtqq" path="res://scripts/trap.gd" id="1_62q8x"]
+[ext_resource type="Texture2D" uid="uid://b6eeio3gm7d4u" path="res://assets/gfx/traps/Floor_Lance.png" id="2_aucmg"]
+[ext_resource type="AudioStream" uid="uid://raqmpvp1vj04" path="res://assets/audio/sfx/traps/activate.mp3" id="3_tk2q1"]
+[ext_resource type="AudioStream" uid="uid://dxy2phfh0ojot" path="res://assets/audio/sfx/player/dodge/Dodge.mp3" id="4_1sb0t"]
+
+[sub_resource type="Animation" id="Animation_tk2q1"]
+length = 0.001
+tracks/0/type = "value"
+tracks/0/imported = false
+tracks/0/enabled = true
+tracks/0/path = NodePath("Sprite2D:frame")
+tracks/0/interp = 1
+tracks/0/loop_wrap = true
+tracks/0/keys = {
+"times": PackedFloat32Array(0),
+"transitions": PackedFloat32Array(1),
+"update": 1,
+"values": [0]
+}
+
+[sub_resource type="Animation" id="Animation_1sb0t"]
+resource_name = "activate"
+length = 1.4333333
+tracks/0/type = "value"
+tracks/0/imported = false
+tracks/0/enabled = true
+tracks/0/path = NodePath("Sprite2D:frame")
+tracks/0/interp = 1
+tracks/0/loop_wrap = true
+tracks/0/keys = {
+"times": PackedFloat32Array(0, 0.033333335, 0.06666667, 0.1),
+"transitions": PackedFloat32Array(1, 1, 1, 1),
+"update": 1,
+"values": [0, 1, 2, 3]
+}
+
+[sub_resource type="Animation" id="Animation_62q8x"]
+resource_name = "idle"
+tracks/0/type = "value"
+tracks/0/imported = false
+tracks/0/enabled = true
+tracks/0/path = NodePath("Sprite2D:frame")
+tracks/0/interp = 1
+tracks/0/loop_wrap = true
+tracks/0/keys = {
+"times": PackedFloat32Array(0),
+"transitions": PackedFloat32Array(1),
+"update": 1,
+"values": [0]
+}
+
+[sub_resource type="Animation" id="Animation_aucmg"]
+resource_name = "reset"
+length = 0.2
+tracks/0/type = "value"
+tracks/0/imported = false
+tracks/0/enabled = true
+tracks/0/path = NodePath("Sprite2D:frame")
+tracks/0/interp = 1
+tracks/0/loop_wrap = true
+tracks/0/keys = {
+"times": PackedFloat32Array(0, 0.033333335, 0.06666667, 0.1),
+"transitions": PackedFloat32Array(1, 1, 1, 1),
+"update": 1,
+"values": [3, 2, 1, 0]
+}
+
+[sub_resource type="AnimationLibrary" id="AnimationLibrary_7s8xa"]
+_data = {
+&"RESET": SubResource("Animation_tk2q1"),
+&"activate": SubResource("Animation_1sb0t"),
+&"idle": SubResource("Animation_62q8x"),
+&"reset": SubResource("Animation_aucmg")
+}
+
+[sub_resource type="RectangleShape2D" id="RectangleShape2D_62q8x"]
+size = Vector2(16, 16)
+
+[sub_resource type="CircleShape2D" id="CircleShape2D_aucmg"]
+radius = 17.117243
+
+[sub_resource type="CircleShape2D" id="CircleShape2D_62q8x"]
+radius = 99.0202
+
+[node name="Trap" type="Node2D" unique_id=131165873]
+script = ExtResource("1_62q8x")
+
+[node name="Sprite2D" type="Sprite2D" parent="." unique_id=1625881554]
+texture = ExtResource("2_aucmg")
+hframes = 4
+
+[node name="AnimationPlayer" type="AnimationPlayer" parent="." unique_id=1394959342]
+libraries/ = SubResource("AnimationLibrary_7s8xa")
+
+[node name="ActivationArea" type="Area2D" parent="." unique_id=694690572]
+collision_layer = 4096
+
+[node name="CollisionShape2D" type="CollisionShape2D" parent="ActivationArea" unique_id=1574459451]
+shape = SubResource("RectangleShape2D_62q8x")
+
+[node name="DisarmArea" type="Area2D" parent="." unique_id=687041294]
+collision_layer = 4096
+
+[node name="CollisionShape2D" type="CollisionShape2D" parent="DisarmArea" unique_id=1192467236]
+shape = SubResource("CircleShape2D_aucmg")
+debug_color = Color(0.70196074, 0.614594, 0.08530171, 0.41960785)
+
+[node name="DetectionArea" type="Area2D" parent="." unique_id=1872122085]
+collision_layer = 0
+
+[node name="CollisionShape2D" type="CollisionShape2D" parent="DetectionArea" unique_id=1024222789]
+shape = SubResource("CircleShape2D_62q8x")
+debug_color = Color(0.53960574, 0.04878081, 0.70196074, 0.41960785)
+
+[node name="SfxActivate" type="AudioStreamPlayer2D" parent="." unique_id=312292112]
+stream = ExtResource("3_tk2q1")
+volume_db = -1.559
+attenuation = 4.438279
+panning_strength = 1.03
+bus = &"Sfx"
+
+[node name="SfxAvoid" type="AudioStreamPlayer2D" parent="." unique_id=322639992]
+stream = ExtResource("4_1sb0t")
+pitch_scale = 1.35
+attenuation = 1.9318731
+bus = &"Sfx"
+
+[node name="SfxDisarming" type="AudioStreamPlayer2D" parent="." unique_id=920322213]
+bus = &"Sfx"
+
+[connection signal="body_shape_entered" from="ActivationArea" to="." method="_on_activation_area_body_shape_entered"]

src/scripts/attack_arrow.gd

@@ -2,22 +2,37 @@ extends CharacterBody2D
 
 var speed = 300
 var direction = Vector2.ZERO
-var stick_duration = 3.0 # How long the arrow stays stuck to walls
+var stick_duration = 3.0 # How long the arrow stays stuck to enemies/players
+var wall_stick_duration = 30.0 # Much longer duration for wall-stuck arrows (30 seconds)
 var is_stuck = false
+var is_collected = false
 var stick_timer = 0.0
+var stuck_to_wall = false # Track if stuck to wall (vs enemy/player)
+var can_be_collected = false # True after delay on wall
+var shooter_can_collect = false # Shooter can collect after 0.2 seconds
+var shooter_collection_delay = 0.2 # Fast pickup for shooter
+var others_collection_delay = 5.0 # Other players wait 5 seconds
+
+# Flight duration based on charge
+var flight_timer = 0.0
+var max_flight_duration = 6.0  # How long arrow flies before landing (set by charge)
+var can_deal_damage = true  # False after arrow "lands" in flight
 
 var initiated_by: Node2D = null
 var player_owner: Node = null  # Like sword_projectile
 var hit_targets = {}  # Track what we've already hit (Dictionary for O(1) lookup)
 
+# Collection area for wall-stuck arrows
+var collection_area: Area2D = null
+
 @onready var arrow_area = $ArrowArea # Assuming you have an Area2D node named ArrowArea
 @onready var shadow = $Shadow # Assuming you have a Shadow node under the CharacterBody2D
 
 # Called when the node enters the scene tree for the first time.
 func _ready() -> void:
 	arrow_area.set_deferred("monitoring", true)
-	# Connect area signals
+	# Connect area signals (only if not already connected)
-	if arrow_area:
+	if arrow_area and not arrow_area.body_entered.is_connected(_on_arrow_area_body_entered):
 		arrow_area.body_entered.connect(_on_arrow_area_body_entered)
 	$SfxArrowFire.play()
 	call_deferred("_initialize_arrow")
@@ -53,22 +68,62 @@ func _initialize_arrow() -> void:
 	# Apply the scaling to the shadow
 	shadow.rotation = -(angle - PI / 2)
 
-func shoot(shoot_direction: Vector2, start_pos: Vector2, owner_player: Node = null) -> void:
+func shoot(shoot_direction: Vector2, start_pos: Vector2, owner_player: Node = null, charge_percentage: float = 1.0) -> void:
 	direction = shoot_direction.normalized()
 	global_position = start_pos
 	player_owner = owner_player
 	initiated_by = owner_player
 	
+	# Apply charge percentage to arrow speed and flight duration
+	# Speed: min 120, max 320, scales with charge % (0.5 to 1.0)
+	var min_speed = 120.0
+	var max_speed = 320.0
+	speed = lerp(min_speed, max_speed, (charge_percentage - 0.5) * 2.0)  # Map 0.5-1.0 to 0.0-1.0 range
+	
+	# Flight duration: 50% charge = 0.5s, 100% charge = 2.5s
+	max_flight_duration = lerp(0.5, 2.5, (charge_percentage - 0.5) * 2.0)
+	
+	print("Arrow shot at ", charge_percentage * 100, "% charge (speed: ", speed, ", flight duration: ", max_flight_duration, "s)")
+
 # Called every frame. 'delta' is the e	lapsed time since the previous frame.
 func _process(delta: float) -> void:
+	if not is_stuck:
+		# Track flight time and "land" arrow after max_flight_duration
+		flight_timer += delta
+		if flight_timer >= max_flight_duration:
+			# Arrow has flown for max duration - "land" it (stop and stick to ground)
+			can_deal_damage = false
+			$SfxLandsOnGround.play()
+			_stick_to_wall()  # Land on ground
+			print("Arrow landed after flying for ", flight_timer, " seconds")
+			return  # Exit early to prevent further movement this frame
+		
+		# Continue flying
+		velocity = direction * speed
+	
 	if is_stuck:
 		# Handle fade out here if it's stuck
 		stick_timer += delta
-		if stick_timer >= stick_duration:
+		
+		# Enable collection for wall-stuck arrows with different delays
+		if stuck_to_wall:
+			# Shooter can collect after 0.2 seconds
+			if stick_timer >= shooter_collection_delay and not shooter_can_collect:
+				shooter_can_collect = true
+				_enable_collection_area()
+			# Everyone else can collect after 5 seconds
+			if stick_timer >= others_collection_delay and not can_be_collected:
+				can_be_collected = true
+		
+		# Use appropriate duration based on what it's stuck to
+		var duration = wall_stick_duration if stuck_to_wall else stick_duration
+		
+		if stick_timer >= duration:
 			# Start fading out after it sticks
-			modulate.a = max(0, 1 - (stick_timer - stick_duration) / 1.0) # Fade out over 1 second
+			modulate.a = max(0, 1 - (stick_timer - duration) / 1.0) # Fade out over 1 second
-			if stick_timer >= stick_duration + 1.0: # Extra second for fade out
+			if stick_timer >= duration + 1.0: # Extra second for fade out
 				queue_free() # Remove the arrow after fade out
+	
 	move_and_slide()
 
 func _physics_process(_delta: float) -> void:
@@ -86,6 +141,14 @@ func _on_arrow_area_body_entered(body: Node2D) -> void:
 	if is_stuck:
 		return
 	
+	# Arrow has landed (flew too long) - can't deal damage anymore
+	if not can_deal_damage:
+		# Check if it's a wall/terrain (not player/enemy) - stick to it
+		if not body.is_in_group("player") and not body.is_in_group("enemy"):
+			$SfxImpactWall.play()
+			_stick_to_wall()
+		return
+	
 	# Don't hit the owner
 	if body == player_owner or body == initiated_by:
 		return
@@ -94,30 +157,36 @@ func _on_arrow_area_body_entered(body: Node2D) -> void:
 	if body in hit_targets:
 		return
 	
-	# CRITICAL: Only the projectile owner (authority) should deal damage
-	if player_owner and not player_owner.is_multiplayer_authority():
-		return  # Only the authority (creator) of the projectile can deal damage
-	
-	# Add to hit_targets IMMEDIATELY to prevent multiple hits
-	hit_targets[body] = true
-	
 	# Deal damage to players
 	if body.is_in_group("player") and body.has_method("rpc_take_damage"):
+		# Add to hit_targets to prevent multiple hits on this target
+		hit_targets[body] = true
+		
 		play_impact()
-		var attacker_pos = player_owner.global_position if player_owner else global_position
+		
-		var player_peer_id = body.get_multiplayer_authority()
+		# CRITICAL: Only the projectile owner (authority) should deal damage to players
-		if player_peer_id != 0:
+		if player_owner and player_owner.is_multiplayer_authority():
-			if multiplayer.is_server() and player_peer_id == multiplayer.get_unique_id():
+			var attacker_pos = player_owner.global_position if player_owner else global_position
-				body.rpc_take_damage(20.0, attacker_pos)  # TODO: Get actual damage from player
+			var player_peer_id = body.get_multiplayer_authority()
+			if player_peer_id != 0:
+				if multiplayer.is_server() and player_peer_id == multiplayer.get_unique_id():
+					body.rpc_take_damage(20.0, attacker_pos)  # TODO: Get actual damage from player
+				else:
+					body.rpc_take_damage.rpc_id(player_peer_id, 20.0, attacker_pos)
 			else:
-				body.rpc_take_damage.rpc_id(player_peer_id, 20.0, attacker_pos)
+				body.rpc_take_damage.rpc(20.0, attacker_pos)
-		else:
+		
-			body.rpc_take_damage.rpc(20.0, attacker_pos)
+		# Stick to target on ALL clients (both authority and non-authority)
 		_stick_to_target(body)
 		return
 	
 	# Deal damage to enemies
 	if body.is_in_group("enemy") and body.has_method("rpc_take_damage"):
+		# CRITICAL: Only the authority should process enemy collisions
+		# This ensures hit/miss/dodge calculations happen once and are consistent
+		if player_owner and not player_owner.is_multiplayer_authority():
+			return  # Non-authority ignores enemy collisions
+		
 		var attacker_pos = player_owner.global_position if player_owner else global_position
 		var damage = 20.0  # TODO: Get actual damage from player
 		if player_owner and player_owner.character_stats:
@@ -131,12 +200,42 @@ func _on_arrow_area_body_entered(body: Node2D) -> void:
 		var is_miss = hit_roll >= hit_chance
 		
 		if is_miss:
+			# MISS - arrow passes through enemy and continues flying!
 			if body.has_method("_show_damage_number"):
 				body._show_damage_number(0.0, attacker_pos, false, true, false)  # is_miss = true
-			_stick_to_target(body)
+			# Add to hit_targets so we don't check this enemy again
+			hit_targets[body] = true
+			# Sync miss to all clients - arrow continues flying
+			if is_inside_tree():
+				_sync_arrow_miss.rpc(body.get_path())
+			# Don't stick to target - let arrow continue flying
 			return
 		
+		# Check enemy dodge chance (based on enemy's DEX stat)
+		var dodge_roll = randf()
+		var dodge_chance = 0.0
+		if body.character_stats:
+			dodge_chance = body.character_stats.dodge_chance
+		var is_dodge = dodge_roll < dodge_chance
+		
+		if is_dodge:
+			# DODGE - arrow passes through enemy and continues flying!
+			if body.has_method("_show_damage_number"):
+				body._show_damage_number(0.0, attacker_pos, false, false, true)  # is_dodged = true
+			# Add to hit_targets so we don't check this enemy again
+			hit_targets[body] = true
+			# Sync dodge to all clients - arrow continues flying
+			if is_inside_tree():
+				_sync_arrow_dodge.rpc(body.get_path())
+			# Don't stick to target - let arrow continue flying
+			print(body.name, " DODGED arrow! Arrow continues flying...")
+			return
+		
+		# HIT - add to hit_targets and stick to enemy
+		hit_targets[body] = true
 		play_impact()
+		
+		# Deal damage
 		var enemy_peer_id = body.get_multiplayer_authority()
 		if enemy_peer_id != 0:
 			if multiplayer.is_server() and enemy_peer_id == multiplayer.get_unique_id():
@@ -145,6 +244,11 @@ func _on_arrow_area_body_entered(body: Node2D) -> void:
 				body.rpc_take_damage.rpc_id(enemy_peer_id, damage, attacker_pos, false)
 		else:
 			body.rpc_take_damage.rpc(damage, attacker_pos, false)
+		
+		# Sync hit to all clients - arrow sticks
+		if is_inside_tree():
+			_sync_arrow_hit.rpc(body.get_path())
+		
 		_stick_to_target(body)
 		return
 	
@@ -175,5 +279,162 @@ func _stick_to_wall():
 	# Stop the arrow
 	velocity = Vector2.ZERO
 	is_stuck = true
+	stuck_to_wall = true
 	stick_timer = 0.0
 	arrow_area.set_deferred("monitoring", false)
+
+@rpc("any_peer", "call_local", "reliable")
+func _sync_arrow_collected():
+	# Sync arrow collection across network - mark as collected and remove
+	if not is_collected:
+		is_collected = true
+		print(name, " arrow collected (synced)")
+		# Queue free on next frame to avoid issues
+		call_deferred("queue_free")
+
+@rpc("any_peer", "call_local", "reliable")
+func _sync_arrow_hit(target_path: NodePath):
+	# Authority determined arrow HIT enemy - stick to it on all clients
+	var target = get_node_or_null(target_path)
+	if not target:
+		print("WARNING: Arrow hit target not found at path: ", target_path)
+		return
+	
+	if target not in hit_targets:
+		hit_targets[target] = true
+		play_impact()
+		_stick_to_target(target)
+		print("Arrow synced as HIT to: ", target.name)
+
+@rpc("any_peer", "call_local", "reliable")
+func _sync_arrow_miss(target_path: NodePath):
+	# Authority determined arrow MISSED enemy - continues flying on all clients
+	var target = get_node_or_null(target_path)
+	if target and target not in hit_targets:
+		hit_targets[target] = true
+		print("Arrow synced as MISS - continuing through: ", target.name if target else "unknown")
+
+@rpc("any_peer", "call_local", "reliable")
+func _sync_arrow_dodge(target_path: NodePath):
+	# Authority determined enemy DODGED arrow - continues flying on all clients
+	var target = get_node_or_null(target_path)
+	if target and target not in hit_targets:
+		hit_targets[target] = true
+		print("Arrow synced as DODGE - continuing through: ", target.name if target else "unknown")
+
+func _enable_collection_area():
+	# Create an Area2D for collecting the arrow
+	if collection_area:
+		return # Already created
+	
+	collection_area = Area2D.new()
+	collection_area.name = "CollectionArea"
+	collection_area.collision_layer = 0
+	collection_area.collision_mask = 1 # Detect players (layer 1)
+	
+	var collision_shape = CollisionShape2D.new()
+	var circle = CircleShape2D.new()
+	circle.radius = 16.0 # Collection radius
+	collision_shape.shape = circle
+	collection_area.add_child(collision_shape)
+	
+	add_child(collection_area)
+	collection_area.body_entered.connect(_on_collection_area_body_entered)
+
+func _on_collection_area_body_entered(body: Node2D):
+	if not is_instance_valid(self):
+		return
+	
+	# Check if it's a player
+	if not body.is_in_group("player"):
+		return
+	if is_collected:
+		return
+	
+	# Only local players can collect
+	if not body.is_local_player:
+		return
+	
+	# Check if this player is allowed to collect
+	var is_shooter = (body == player_owner or body == initiated_by)
+	if is_shooter:
+		# Shooter can collect after short delay
+		if not shooter_can_collect:
+			return
+	else:
+		# Other players need to wait longer
+		if not can_be_collected:
+			return
+	
+	# Create arrow item and add to player
+	if not body.character_stats or not is_instance_valid(body.character_stats):
+		print("ERROR: body.character_stats is invalid when trying to collect arrow")
+		return
+	
+	# Check if player has arrows equipped in offhand
+	var offhand_item = body.character_stats.equipment.get("offhand", null)
+	if offhand_item and is_instance_valid(offhand_item) and offhand_item.item_name == "Arrow":
+		is_collected = true
+		
+		# Sync arrow collection to all clients
+		if multiplayer.has_multiplayer_peer():
+			_sync_arrow_collected.rpc()
+		
+		$SfxPickup.play()
+		# Add directly to equipped arrows
+		offhand_item.quantity += 1
+		body.character_stats.character_changed.emit(body.character_stats)
+		print(body.name, " collected arrow from wall! Total arrows: ", offhand_item.quantity)
+		await $SfxPickup.finished
+		queue_free()
+		return
+	
+	# Check if offhand is empty and player has a bow equipped
+	var mainhand_item = body.character_stats.equipment.get("mainhand", null)
+	var has_bow = mainhand_item and is_instance_valid(mainhand_item) and mainhand_item.weapon_type == Item.WeaponType.BOW
+	
+	if not offhand_item and has_bow:
+		# Re-equip arrow to offhand if player has a bow and offhand is empty
+		var new_arrow = ItemDatabase.create_item("arrow")
+		if new_arrow and is_instance_valid(new_arrow):
+			is_collected = true
+			
+			# Sync arrow collection to all clients
+			if multiplayer.has_multiplayer_peer():
+				_sync_arrow_collected.rpc()
+			
+			$SfxPickup.play()
+			new_arrow.quantity = 1
+			body.character_stats.equipment["offhand"] = new_arrow
+			body.character_stats.character_changed.emit(body.character_stats)
+			print(body.name, " collected arrow and re-equipped to offhand!")
+			await $SfxPickup.finished
+			queue_free()
+			return
+	
+	# Add to inventory (will stack if arrows already in inventory)
+	var inventory_arrow = ItemDatabase.create_item("arrow")
+	if not inventory_arrow or not is_instance_valid(inventory_arrow):
+		print("ERROR: Failed to create arrow item for inventory")
+		return
+	
+	inventory_arrow.quantity = 1
+	if not body.character_stats.has_method("add_item_to_inventory"):
+		print("ERROR: character_stats missing add_item_to_inventory method")
+		return
+	
+	var success = body.character_stats.add_item_to_inventory(inventory_arrow)
+	if success:
+		is_collected = true
+		
+		# Sync arrow collection to all clients
+		if multiplayer.has_multiplayer_peer():
+			_sync_arrow_collected.rpc()
+		
+		$SfxPickup.play()
+		print(body.name, " collected arrow from wall into inventory!")
+		await $SfxPickup.finished
+		queue_free()
+	else:
+		print(body.name, " inventory full, couldn't collect arrow")
+		# Don't remove arrow if inventory is full

src/scripts/character_stats.gd

@@ -73,7 +73,8 @@ var equipment:Dictionary = {
 	"end": 10,
 	"wis": 10,
 	"cha": 10,
-	"lck": 10
+	"lck": 10,
+	"per": 10  # Perception - affects trap detection
 }
 
 @export var def: int = 0
@@ -95,16 +96,20 @@ func get_total_weight() -> float:
 	for item in inventory:
 		if item:
 			total += item.weight * item.quantity
-	# Count equipped items
+	# Count equipped items (also multiply by quantity for stackable items like arrows)
 	for slot in equipment.values():
 		if slot:
-			total += slot.weight
+			if slot.can_have_multiple_of:
+				total += slot.weight * slot.quantity
+			else:
+				total += slot.weight
 	return total
 
 # Calculate carrying capacity based on STR
 func get_carrying_capacity() -> float:
-	# Base capacity: 20 + (STR * 5)
+	# Base capacity: 7 + (STR * 1.75) - reduced to 35% of original
-	return 20.0 + (baseStats.str * 5.0)
+	# Example: 10 STR = 24.5, 20 STR = 42
+	return 7.0 + (baseStats.str * 1.75)
 
 # Check if over-encumbered
 func is_over_encumbered() -> bool:
@@ -245,7 +250,7 @@ func level_up() -> void:
 	var num_stats_to_increase = randi_range(2, 3)
 	
 	# All available stats (excluding cha for now as per user request)
-	var available_stats = ["str", "dex", "int", "end", "wis", "lck"]
+	var available_stats = ["str", "dex", "int", "end", "wis", "lck", "per"]
 	
 	# Shuffle and pick random stats
 	var stats_to_increase = []
@@ -550,27 +555,37 @@ func add_item(iItem:Item):
 func unequip_item(iItem:Item, updateChar:bool = true):
 	if iItem.equipment_type == Item.EquipmentType.NONE:
 		return
-	self.inventory.push_back(iItem)
+	
+	# Check if we can stack with existing item in inventory (for stackable items like arrows)
+	var stacked = false
+	if iItem.can_have_multiple_of:
+		for inv_item in inventory:
+			if inv_item and inv_item.can_have_multiple_of and inv_item.item_name == iItem.item_name:
+				# Found matching stackable item in inventory - merge quantities
+				inv_item.quantity += iItem.quantity
+				stacked = true
+				print("Unequipped ", iItem.quantity, " ", iItem.item_name, " and stacked with inventory (new total: ", inv_item.quantity, ")")
+				break
+	
+	# If not stacked, add to inventory normally
+	if not stacked:
+		self.inventory.push_back(iItem)
+	
+	# Clear equipment slot
 	match iItem.equipment_type:
 		Item.EquipmentType.MAINHAND:
 			equipment["mainhand"] = null
-			pass
 		Item.EquipmentType.OFFHAND:
 			equipment["offhand"] = null
-			pass
 		Item.EquipmentType.HEADGEAR:
 			equipment["headgear"] = null
-			pass
 		Item.EquipmentType.ARMOUR:
 			equipment["armour"] = null
-			pass
 		Item.EquipmentType.BOOTS:
 			equipment["boots"] = null
-			pass
 		Item.EquipmentType.ACCESSORY:
 			equipment["accessory"] = null
-			pass
+	
-		pass
 	if updateChar:
 		emit_signal("character_changed", self)
 	pass
@@ -587,55 +602,74 @@ func equip_item(iItem:Item, insert_index: int = -1):
 	var old_item = null
 	var item_index = self.inventory.find(iItem)
 	
+	# Check if we can stack with already equipped item (for stackable items like arrows)
+	var can_stack = false
+	var equipped_item = null
+	
 	match iItem.equipment_type:
 		Item.EquipmentType.MAINHAND:
-			if equipment["mainhand"] != null:
+			equipped_item = equipment["mainhand"]
-				old_item = equipment["mainhand"]
-			equipment["mainhand"] = iItem
-			pass
-		pass
 		Item.EquipmentType.OFFHAND:
-			if equipment["offhand"] != null:
+			equipped_item = equipment["offhand"]
-				old_item = equipment["offhand"]
-			equipment["offhand"] = iItem
-			pass
-		pass
 		Item.EquipmentType.HEADGEAR:
-			if equipment["headgear"] != null:
+			equipped_item = equipment["headgear"]
-				old_item = equipment["headgear"]
-			equipment["headgear"] = iItem
-			pass
-		pass
-		
 		Item.EquipmentType.ARMOUR:
-			if equipment["armour"] != null:
+			equipped_item = equipment["armour"]
-				old_item = equipment["armour"]
-			equipment["armour"] = iItem
-			pass
-		pass
 		Item.EquipmentType.BOOTS:
-			if equipment["boots"] != null:
+			equipped_item = equipment["boots"]
-				old_item = equipment["boots"]
-			equipment["boots"] = iItem
-			pass
-		pass
 		Item.EquipmentType.ACCESSORY:
-			if equipment["accessory"] != null:
+			equipped_item = equipment["accessory"]
-				old_item = equipment["accessory"]
-			equipment["accessory"] = iItem
-			pass
-		pass
 	
-	# Remove the item being equipped from inventory first
+	# Check if items can stack (same item name, both stackable)
-	if item_index >= 0:
+	if equipped_item and iItem.can_have_multiple_of and equipped_item.can_have_multiple_of:
-		self.inventory.remove_at(item_index)
+		if iItem.item_name == equipped_item.item_name:
+			can_stack = true
 	
-	# Add old item back to inventory at the specified position (or end if -1)
+	if can_stack:
-	if old_item != null:
+		# Stack quantities together
-		if insert_index >= 0 and insert_index <= self.inventory.size():
+		equipped_item.quantity += iItem.quantity
-			self.inventory.insert(insert_index, old_item)
+		# Remove the item from inventory since we merged it
-		else:
+		if item_index >= 0:
-			self.inventory.push_back(old_item)
+			self.inventory.remove_at(item_index)
+		print("Stacked ", iItem.quantity, " ", iItem.item_name, " with equipped (new total: ", equipped_item.quantity, ")")
+	else:
+		# Normal equip (swap items)
+		match iItem.equipment_type:
+			Item.EquipmentType.MAINHAND:
+				if equipment["mainhand"] != null:
+					old_item = equipment["mainhand"]
+				equipment["mainhand"] = iItem
+			Item.EquipmentType.OFFHAND:
+				if equipment["offhand"] != null:
+					old_item = equipment["offhand"]
+				equipment["offhand"] = iItem
+			Item.EquipmentType.HEADGEAR:
+				if equipment["headgear"] != null:
+					old_item = equipment["headgear"]
+				equipment["headgear"] = iItem
+			Item.EquipmentType.ARMOUR:
+				if equipment["armour"] != null:
+					old_item = equipment["armour"]
+				equipment["armour"] = iItem
+			Item.EquipmentType.BOOTS:
+				if equipment["boots"] != null:
+					old_item = equipment["boots"]
+				equipment["boots"] = iItem
+			Item.EquipmentType.ACCESSORY:
+				if equipment["accessory"] != null:
+					old_item = equipment["accessory"]
+				equipment["accessory"] = iItem
+		
+		# Remove the item being equipped from inventory first
+		if item_index >= 0:
+			self.inventory.remove_at(item_index)
+		
+		# Add old item back to inventory at the specified position (or end if -1)
+		if old_item != null:
+			if insert_index >= 0 and insert_index <= self.inventory.size():
+				self.inventory.insert(insert_index, old_item)
+			else:
+				self.inventory.push_back(old_item)
 	
 	emit_signal("character_changed", self)
 	pass

src/scripts/dungeon_generator.gd

@@ -339,6 +339,9 @@ func generate_dungeon(map_size: Vector2i, seed_value: int = 0, level: int = 1) -
 			var room_objects = _place_interactable_objects_in_room(room, grid, map_size, all_doors, all_enemies, rng, room_puzzle_data)
 			all_interactable_objects.append_array(room_objects)
 	
+	# 9.6. Place traps (1-2 per level, excluding start and exit rooms)
+	var all_traps = _place_traps_in_dungeon(all_rooms, start_room_index, exit_room_index, grid, map_size, rng)
+	
 	# NOTE: Stairs placement was moved earlier (step 7.5, before torches) to prevent torch overlap
 	# NOTE: Blocking doors placement was moved earlier (step 11, before enemy placement) to identify spawner puzzle rooms
 	
@@ -348,6 +351,7 @@ func generate_dungeon(map_size: Vector2i, seed_value: int = 0, level: int = 1) -
 		"torches": all_torches,
 		"enemies": all_enemies,
 		"interactable_objects": all_interactable_objects,
+		"traps": all_traps,
 		"stairs": stairs_data,
 		"blocking_doors": blocking_doors,
 		"grid": grid,
@@ -2725,3 +2729,75 @@ func _determine_door_direction_for_puzzle_room(door: Dictionary, puzzle_room: Di
 			return "Left" # Door is left of puzzle room center - door is on left wall
 		else:
 			return "Right" # Door is right of puzzle room center - door is on right wall
+
+func _place_traps_in_dungeon(all_rooms: Array, start_room_index: int, exit_room_index: int, grid: Array, map_size: Vector2i, rng: RandomNumberGenerator) -> Array:
+	# Place 1-2 traps in the dungeon (not in start or exit rooms)
+	var traps = []
+	var tile_size = 16
+	
+	# Get eligible rooms (not start, not exit)
+	var eligible_rooms = []
+	for i in range(all_rooms.size()):
+		if i != start_room_index and i != exit_room_index:
+			eligible_rooms.append(all_rooms[i])
+	
+	# If no eligible rooms, return empty array
+	if eligible_rooms.size() == 0:
+		LogManager.log("DungeonGenerator: No eligible rooms for trap placement", LogManager.CATEGORY_DUNGEON)
+		return traps
+	
+	# Decide number of traps (1 or 2)
+	var num_traps = rng.randi_range(1, 2)
+	LogManager.log("DungeonGenerator: Placing " + str(num_traps) + " trap(s) in dungeon", LogManager.CATEGORY_DUNGEON)
+	
+	# Place traps in random eligible rooms
+	for trap_idx in range(num_traps):
+		if eligible_rooms.size() == 0:
+			break
+		
+		# Pick random room
+		var room_index = rng.randi() % eligible_rooms.size()
+		var room = eligible_rooms[room_index]
+		
+		# Remove room from eligible list to avoid placing multiple traps in same room
+		eligible_rooms.remove_at(room_index)
+		
+		# Try to find a valid floor position in the room (not near walls, doors, or blocking cells)
+		var attempts = 50
+		var trap_placed = false
+		
+		while attempts > 0 and not trap_placed:
+			# Random position in room floor (excluding 2-tile wall border, plus extra safety margin)
+			var floor_margin = 3  # Extra margin from walls for safety
+			var local_x = rng.randi_range(floor_margin, room.w - floor_margin - 1)
+			var local_y = rng.randi_range(floor_margin, room.h - floor_margin - 1)
+			var world_x = room.x + local_x
+			var world_y = room.y + local_y
+			
+			# Check if position is valid (floor tile, not blocked)
+			if world_x >= 0 and world_x < map_size.x and world_y >= 0 and world_y < map_size.y:
+				if grid[world_x][world_y] == 1:  # Floor tile
+					# Check if position is not too close to door (avoid blocking doorways)
+					var too_close_to_door = false
+					# Simplified check - just ensure we're not right at door position
+					# (More complex check could look at actual door positions)
+					
+					if not too_close_to_door:
+						# Valid position - place trap
+						var trap_world_x = world_x * tile_size + tile_size / 2
+						var trap_world_y = world_y * tile_size + tile_size / 2
+						
+						traps.append({
+							"position": Vector2(trap_world_x, trap_world_y),
+							"room": room
+						})
+						
+						trap_placed = true
+						LogManager.log("DungeonGenerator: Placed trap at (" + str(trap_world_x) + ", " + str(trap_world_y) + ") in room (" + str(room.x) + ", " + str(room.y) + ")", LogManager.CATEGORY_DUNGEON)
+			
+			attempts -= 1
+		
+		if not trap_placed:
+			LogManager.log("DungeonGenerator: Failed to place trap in room (" + str(room.x) + ", " + str(room.y) + ") after 50 attempts", LogManager.CATEGORY_DUNGEON)
+	
+	return traps

src/scripts/game_world.gd

@@ -1754,6 +1754,7 @@ func _init_mouse_cursor():
 	cursor_sprite.hframes = 2
 	cursor_sprite.vframes = 1
 	cursor_sprite.frame = 0  # Frame 0 = free movement
+	cursor_sprite.modulate.a = 0.75  # 75% opacity
 	cursor_layer.add_child(cursor_sprite)
 	
 	# Create grid-locked cursor sprite (frame 1)
@@ -1763,7 +1764,7 @@ func _init_mouse_cursor():
 	grid_cursor_sprite.hframes = 2
 	grid_cursor_sprite.vframes = 1
 	grid_cursor_sprite.frame = 1  # Frame 1 = grid-locked
-	grid_cursor_sprite.modulate.a = 0.5  # 50% opacity
+	grid_cursor_sprite.modulate.a = 0.3  # 30% opacity
 	cursor_layer.add_child(grid_cursor_sprite)
 	
 	# Hide system cursor
@@ -1826,20 +1827,30 @@ func _update_mouse_cursor(delta: float):
 		var base_color = Color(1.0, 1.0, 1.0)
 		var pulse_color = Color(1.5, 1.2, 1.0)
 		grid_cursor_sprite.modulate = base_color.lerp(pulse_color, pulse_value * 0.5)  # 50% of the way to pulse color
-		grid_cursor_sprite.modulate.a = 0.5  # Keep opacity at 50%
+		grid_cursor_sprite.modulate.a = 0.3  # Keep opacity at 30%
 	
 	# Update player facing direction based on mouse position (use world position)
+	# Only update if mouse is inside the window viewport
+	var viewport_rect = get_viewport().get_visible_rect()
+	var mouse_in_window = viewport_rect.has_point(mouse_pos)
+	
 	if local_players.size() > 0:
 		var player = local_players[0]  # Use first local player
 		if player and is_instance_valid(player) and player.is_local_player:
-			var player_pos = player.global_position
+			if mouse_in_window:
-			# Use grid-locked position if available, otherwise use free mouse position
+				# Mouse is in window - use mouse for direction control
-			var target_world_pos = grid_locked_world_pos if show_grid_cursor else world_pos
+				var player_pos = player.global_position
-			var mouse_direction = (target_world_pos - player_pos).normalized()
+				# Use grid-locked position if available, otherwise use free mouse position
+				var target_world_pos = grid_locked_world_pos if show_grid_cursor else world_pos
+				var mouse_direction = (target_world_pos - player_pos).normalized()
 				
-			# Only update facing if mouse is far enough from player
+				# Only update facing if mouse is far enough from player
-			if mouse_direction.length() > 0.1:
+				if mouse_direction.length() > 0.1:
-				player._update_facing_from_mouse(mouse_direction)
+					player._update_facing_from_mouse(mouse_direction)
+			else:
+				# Mouse is outside window - disable mouse control (use WASD/movement for direction)
+				if "mouse_control_active" in player:
+					player.mouse_control_active = false
 
 func _init_fog_of_war():
 	if dungeon_data.is_empty() or not dungeon_data.has("map_size"):
@@ -2356,6 +2367,9 @@ func _generate_dungeon():
 	# Spawn interactable objects
 	_spawn_interactable_objects()
 	
+	# Spawn traps
+	_spawn_traps()
+	
 	# Spawn blocking doors
 	_spawn_blocking_doors()
 	
@@ -3310,6 +3324,7 @@ func _pack_dungeon_blob():
 		"torches": dungeon_data.get("torches", []),
 		"enemies": dungeon_data.get("enemies", []),
 		"interactable_objects": dungeon_data.get("interactable_objects", []),
+		"traps": dungeon_data.get("traps", []),
 		"stairs": dungeon_data.get("stairs", {}),
 		"blocking_doors": dungeon_data.get("blocking_doors", [])
 	}
@@ -3318,8 +3333,9 @@ func _pack_dungeon_blob():
 	var enemy_count = full_dungeon_data.enemies.size() if full_dungeon_data.enemies is Array else 0
 	var torch_count = full_dungeon_data.torches.size() if full_dungeon_data.torches is Array else 0
 	var object_count = full_dungeon_data.interactable_objects.size() if full_dungeon_data.interactable_objects is Array else 0
-	print("GameWorld: HOST - Packing dungeon blob with: ", enemy_count, " enemies, ", torch_count, " torches, ", object_count, " interactable objects")
+	var trap_count = full_dungeon_data.traps.size() if full_dungeon_data.traps is Array else 0
-	LogManager.log("GameWorld: Packing dungeon blob - enemies: " + str(enemy_count) + ", torches: " + str(torch_count) + ", objects: " + str(object_count), LogManager.CATEGORY_DUNGEON)
+	print("GameWorld: HOST - Packing dungeon blob with: ", enemy_count, " enemies, ", torch_count, " torches, ", object_count, " interactable objects, ", trap_count, " traps")
+	LogManager.log("GameWorld: Packing dungeon blob - enemies: " + str(enemy_count) + ", torches: " + str(torch_count) + ", objects: " + str(object_count) + ", traps: " + str(trap_count), LogManager.CATEGORY_DUNGEON)
 	
 	# Store only STATIC metadata (dynamic state is collected on-demand when syncing to clients)
 	# This ensures joiners always get the current world state, not what it was when blob was packed
@@ -3414,6 +3430,12 @@ func _sync_dungeon(dungeon_data_sync: Dictionary, seed_value: int, level: int, h
 		# Clear previous level on client
 		_clear_level()
 		
+		# Reset all player grab/lift/push states to prevent being stuck in lifting animation
+		var all_players = get_tree().get_nodes_in_group("player")
+		for player in all_players:
+			if player and is_instance_valid(player) and player.has_method("reset_grab_state"):
+				player.reset_grab_state()
+		
 		# Wait for old entities to be fully freed before spawning new ones
 		await get_tree().process_frame
 		await get_tree().process_frame # Wait an extra frame to ensure cleanup is complete
@@ -4015,6 +4037,12 @@ func _check_and_render_dungeon():
 	print("GameWorld: Client - Dungeon data assembled! Rendering...")
 	LogManager.log("GameWorld: Client assembled dungeon from chunks for level " + str(current_level), LogManager.CATEGORY_DUNGEON)
 	
+	# Reset all player grab/lift/push states to prevent being stuck in lifting animation
+	var all_players = get_tree().get_nodes_in_group("player")
+	for player in all_players:
+		if player and is_instance_valid(player) and player.has_method("reset_grab_state"):
+			player.reset_grab_state()
+	
 	# Fix player appearance
 	_fix_player_appearance_after_dungeon_sync()
 	
@@ -4348,6 +4376,62 @@ func _spawn_enemies():
 		else:
 			print("GameWorld: [CLEANUP] No defeated enemies found in scene to remove (all were properly skipped during spawn)")
 
+func _spawn_traps():
+	# Spawn traps from dungeon data
+	if dungeon_data.is_empty() or not dungeon_data.has("traps"):
+		LogManager.log("GameWorld: No traps to spawn", LogManager.CATEGORY_DUNGEON)
+		return
+	
+	var is_server = multiplayer.is_server() or not multiplayer.has_multiplayer_peer()
+	
+	var entities_node = get_node_or_null("Entities")
+	if not entities_node:
+		push_error("ERROR: Could not find Entities node!")
+		return
+	
+	# Remove existing traps first (avoid name conflicts / desync)
+	var traps_to_remove = []
+	for child in entities_node.get_children():
+		if child.is_in_group("trap"):
+			traps_to_remove.append(child)
+	
+	for trap in traps_to_remove:
+		print("GameWorld: Removing old trap: ", trap.name)
+		if is_instance_valid(trap):
+			trap.queue_free()
+	
+	# Wait a frame to ensure removals are processed
+	if traps_to_remove.size() > 0:
+		await get_tree().process_frame
+	
+	var traps = dungeon_data.traps
+	if traps == null or not traps is Array:
+		print("GameWorld: WARNING: dungeon_data.traps is not an Array!")
+		return
+	
+	LogManager.log("GameWorld: Spawning " + str(traps.size()) + " trap(s)", LogManager.CATEGORY_DUNGEON)
+	
+	var trap_scene = load("res://scenes/trap.tscn")
+	if not trap_scene:
+		push_error("ERROR: Could not load trap scene!")
+		return
+	
+	for i in range(traps.size()):
+		var trap_data = traps[i]
+		if not trap_data is Dictionary:
+			continue
+		
+		var trap = trap_scene.instantiate()
+		trap.name = "Trap_" + str(i)
+		trap.global_position = trap_data.position
+		
+		# Set multiplayer authority to server
+		if is_server:
+			trap.set_multiplayer_authority(1)  # Server is authority
+		
+		entities_node.add_child(trap, true)
+		LogManager.log("GameWorld: Spawned trap at " + str(trap_data.position), LogManager.CATEGORY_DUNGEON)
+
 func _spawn_interactable_objects():
 	# Spawn interactable objects from dungeon data
 	if dungeon_data.is_empty() or not dungeon_data.has("interactable_objects"):
@@ -5549,6 +5633,12 @@ func _move_all_players_to_start_room():
 	if dungeon_data.is_empty() or not dungeon_data.has("start_room"):
 		return
 	
+	# Reset all player grab/lift/push states to prevent being stuck in lifting animation
+	var all_players = get_tree().get_nodes_in_group("player")
+	for player in all_players:
+		if player and is_instance_valid(player) and player.has_method("reset_grab_state"):
+			player.reset_grab_state()
+	
 	var start_room = dungeon_data.start_room
 	_update_spawn_points(start_room)
 	

src/scripts/interactable_object.gd

@@ -18,6 +18,7 @@ var held_by_player = null
 var is_frozen: bool = false
 var thrown_by_player = null # Track who threw this box
 var is_broken: bool = false
+var has_dealt_damage: bool = false # Track if this thrown object has already damaged something
 
 # Physics for thrown objects
 var throw_velocity: Vector2 = Vector2.ZERO
@@ -129,6 +130,7 @@ func _land():
 	is_being_held = false # Make sure it can be grabbed again
 	held_by_player = null
 	thrown_by_player = null # Clear who threw it
+	has_dealt_damage = false # Reset damage flag for next throw
 	
 	# Re-enable collision when landing
 	set_collision_layer_value(2, true)
@@ -158,15 +160,20 @@ func _land():
 
 func _handle_air_collision():
 	# Handle collision while airborne
+	# CRITICAL: Only allow ONE damage event per throw
+	if has_dealt_damage:
+		return
+	
 	for i in get_slide_collision_count():
 		var collision = get_slide_collision(i)
 		var collider = collision.get_collider()
 		
-		# Pot special case: break on wall collision
+		# Break on wall collision (pots and boxes)
-		if object_type == "Pot" and _is_wall_collider(collider):
+		if (object_type == "Pot" or object_type == "Box") and _is_wall_collider(collider):
 			# Only process on server to prevent duplicates
 			if not multiplayer.is_server():
 				continue
+			has_dealt_damage = true # Mark as dealt damage (wall hit counts)
 			if is_destroyable:
 				if multiplayer.has_multiplayer_peer():
 					var game_world = get_tree().get_first_node_in_group("game_world")
@@ -181,11 +188,15 @@ func _handle_air_collision():
 			if not multiplayer.is_server():
 				continue
 			
-			# Damage enemy
+			has_dealt_damage = true # Mark as dealt damage - can't damage anything else now
+			
+			# Damage enemy (pots deal less damage than boxes)
+			# Enemy's take_damage() already handles defense calculation
 			if collider.has_method("take_damage"):
 				var attacker_pos = thrown_by_player.global_position if thrown_by_player and is_instance_valid(thrown_by_player) else global_position
-				collider.take_damage(15.0, attacker_pos)
+				var base_damage = 10.0 if object_type == "Pot" else 15.0
-				print(name, " hit enemy ", collider.name, "!")
+				collider.take_damage(base_damage, attacker_pos)
+				print(name, " hit enemy ", collider.name, " with thrown object (", base_damage, " base damage, defense will reduce)!")
 			
 			# Box breaks (only if destroyable)
 			if is_destroyable:
@@ -209,6 +220,8 @@ func _handle_air_collision():
 			if not multiplayer.is_server():
 				continue
 			
+			has_dealt_damage = true # Mark as dealt damage - can't damage anything else now
+			
 			# Hit a player! Break locally and sync to others (only if destroyable)
 			if is_destroyable:
 				# Sync break to OTHER clients via RPC BEFORE breaking locally
@@ -220,23 +233,25 @@ func _handle_air_collision():
 				
 				_break_into_pieces()
 			
-			# Damage and knockback player using RPC
+			# Damage and knockback player using RPC (pots deal less damage than boxes)
+			# Player's take_damage() already handles defense calculation
 			# Pass the thrower's position for accurate direction
 			if collider.has_method("rpc_take_damage"):
 				var attacker_pos = thrown_by_player.global_position if thrown_by_player and is_instance_valid(thrown_by_player) else global_position
+				var base_damage = 7.0 if object_type == "Pot" else 10.0
 				var player_peer_id = collider.get_multiplayer_authority()
 				if player_peer_id != 0:
 					# If target peer is the same as server (us), call directly
 					# rpc_id() might not execute locally when called to same peer
 					if multiplayer.is_server() and player_peer_id == multiplayer.get_unique_id():
 						# Call directly on the same peer
-						collider.rpc_take_damage(10.0, attacker_pos)
+						collider.rpc_take_damage(base_damage, attacker_pos)
 					else:
 						# Send RPC to remote peer
-						collider.rpc_take_damage.rpc_id(player_peer_id, 10.0, attacker_pos)
+						collider.rpc_take_damage.rpc_id(player_peer_id, base_damage, attacker_pos)
 				else:
 					# Fallback: broadcast if we can't get peer_id
-					collider.rpc_take_damage.rpc(10.0, attacker_pos)
+					collider.rpc_take_damage.rpc(base_damage, attacker_pos)
 			
 			print(name, " hit player ", collider.name, "!")
 			return
@@ -245,6 +260,8 @@ func _handle_air_collision():
 			if not multiplayer.is_server():
 				continue
 			
+			has_dealt_damage = true # Mark as dealt damage - can't damage anything else now
+			
 			# Hit another box! Break both locally (only if destroyable)
 			if is_destroyable:
 				# Sync break to OTHER clients via RPC BEFORE breaking locally
@@ -416,6 +433,7 @@ func on_grabbed(by_player):
 	
 	is_being_held = true
 	held_by_player = by_player
+	has_dealt_damage = false # Reset damage flag when picked up
 	print(name, " grabbed by ", by_player.name)
 
 func on_lifted(by_player):
@@ -434,6 +452,7 @@ func on_released(by_player):
 	position_z = 0.0
 	velocity_z = 0.0
 	throw_velocity = Vector2.ZERO
+	has_dealt_damage = false # Reset damage flag when released
 	
 	# Re-enable collision (in case it was disabled)
 	set_collision_layer_value(2, true)
@@ -459,6 +478,7 @@ func on_thrown(by_player, force: Vector2):
 	held_by_player = null
 	thrown_by_player = by_player # Remember who threw this
 	is_frozen = false
+	has_dealt_damage = false # Reset damage flag - this throw can deal damage to ONE target
 	
 	# Set throw velocity (affected by weight) - increased for longer arc
 	throw_velocity = force / weight
@@ -495,7 +515,7 @@ func setup_pot():
 	can_be_pushed = true
 	is_destroyable = true
 	is_liftable = true
-	weight = 1.0
+	weight = 0.8  # Pots are very light and easy to throw far!
 	
 	var pot_frames = [1, 2, 3, 20, 21, 22, 58]
 	if sprite:
@@ -554,7 +574,7 @@ func setup_box():
 	can_be_pushed = true
 	is_destroyable = true
 	is_liftable = true
-	weight = 1.0
+	weight = 1.5  # Boxes are heavier than pots
 	
 	var box_frames = [7, 26]
 	if sprite:

src/scripts/inventory_ui.gd

@@ -38,6 +38,11 @@ var equipment_selection_index: int = 0 # Current equipment slot index (0-5: main
 @onready var sfx_food: AudioStreamPlayer2D = $SfxFood
 @onready var sfx_armour: AudioStreamPlayer2D = $SfxArmour
 
+# Weight UI elements (created programmatically)
+var weight_container: HBoxContainer = null
+var weight_label: Label = null
+var weight_progress_bar: ProgressBar = null
+
 # Store button/item mappings for selection highlighting
 var inventory_buttons: Dictionary = {} # item -> button
 var equipment_buttons: Dictionary = {} # slot_name -> button
@@ -75,6 +80,9 @@ func _ready():
 	# Create equipment slot buttons (dynamically)
 	_create_equipment_slots()
 	
+	# Create weight progress bar
+	_create_weight_ui()
+	
 	# Setup selection rectangle (already in scene, just configure it)
 	_setup_selection_rectangle()
 	
@@ -185,9 +193,26 @@ func _update_stats():
 		str(char_stats.defense) + "\n" + \
 		str(char_stats.move_speed) + "\n" + \
 		str(char_stats.attack_speed) + "\n" + \
-		str(char_stats.sight) + "\n" + \
+		str(char_stats.sight)
-		str(char_stats.spell_amp) + "\n" + \
+	
-		str(char_stats.crit_chance) + "%"
+	# Update weight progress bar
+	if weight_progress_bar and weight_label:
+		var current_weight = char_stats.get_total_weight()
+		var max_weight = char_stats.get_carrying_capacity()
+		weight_progress_bar.max_value = max_weight
+		weight_progress_bar.value = current_weight
+		weight_label.text = "Weight: " + str(int(current_weight)) + "/" + str(int(max_weight))
+		
+		# Change color based on weight (green -> yellow -> red)
+		var weight_ratio = current_weight / max_weight
+		var fill_style = StyleBoxFlat.new()
+		if weight_ratio < 0.7:
+			fill_style.bg_color = Color(0.6, 0.8, 0.3)  # Green
+		elif weight_ratio < 0.9:
+			fill_style.bg_color = Color(0.9, 0.8, 0.2)  # Yellow
+		else:
+			fill_style.bg_color = Color(0.9, 0.3, 0.2)  # Red
+		weight_progress_bar.add_theme_stylebox_override("fill", fill_style)
 
 func _create_equipment_slots():
 	# Equipment slot order: mainhand, offhand, headgear, armour, boots, accessory
@@ -244,6 +269,46 @@ func _create_equipment_slots():
 		equipment_slots[slot_name] = button
 		equipment_buttons[slot_name] = button
 
+func _create_weight_ui():
+	# Create weight display (label + progress bar)
+	if not stats_panel:
+		return
+	
+	# Create container for weight UI
+	weight_container = HBoxContainer.new()
+	weight_container.name = "WeightContainer"
+	weight_container.add_theme_constant_override("separation", 4)
+	
+	# Create label
+	weight_label = Label.new()
+	weight_label.text = "Weight:"
+	weight_label.add_theme_font_size_override("font_size", 10)
+	if ResourceLoader.exists("res://assets/fonts/standard_font.png"):
+		var font_resource = load("res://assets/fonts/standard_font.png")
+		if font_resource:
+			weight_label.add_theme_font_override("font", font_resource)
+	weight_container.add_child(weight_label)
+	
+	# Create progress bar
+	weight_progress_bar = ProgressBar.new()
+	weight_progress_bar.custom_minimum_size = Vector2(100, 12)
+	weight_progress_bar.show_percentage = false
+	# Style the progress bar
+	var progress_style = StyleBoxFlat.new()
+	progress_style.bg_color = Color(0.2, 0.2, 0.2, 0.8)
+	progress_style.border_color = Color(0.4, 0.4, 0.4)
+	progress_style.set_border_width_all(1)
+	weight_progress_bar.add_theme_stylebox_override("background", progress_style)
+	
+	var fill_style = StyleBoxFlat.new()
+	fill_style.bg_color = Color(0.6, 0.8, 0.3)  # Green color
+	weight_progress_bar.add_theme_stylebox_override("fill", fill_style)
+	
+	weight_container.add_child(weight_progress_bar)
+	
+	# Add to stats panel (after stats labels)
+	stats_panel.add_child(weight_container)
+
 func _has_equipment_in_slot(slot_name: String) -> bool:
 	# Check if there's an item equipped in this slot
 	if not local_player or not local_player.character_stats:
@@ -453,14 +518,20 @@ func _update_ui():
 			if equipped_item.can_have_multiple_of and equipped_item.quantity > 1:
 				var quantity_label = Label.new()
 				quantity_label.horizontal_alignment = HORIZONTAL_ALIGNMENT_RIGHT
-				quantity_label.size = Vector2(24, 24)
+				quantity_label.vertical_alignment = VERTICAL_ALIGNMENT_TOP
-				quantity_label.custom_minimum_size = Vector2(0, 0)
+				quantity_label.size = Vector2(36, 36)
-				quantity_label.position = Vector2(10, 2)
+				quantity_label.custom_minimum_size = Vector2(36, 36)
+				quantity_label.position = Vector2(0, 0)
 				quantity_label.text = str(equipped_item.quantity)
-				if quantity_font:
+				# Use dmg_numbers.png font (same as inventory items)
-					quantity_label.add_theme_font_override("font", quantity_font)
+				var dmg_font_resource = load("res://assets/fonts/dmg_numbers.png")
-					quantity_label.add_theme_font_size_override("font_size", 8)
+				if dmg_font_resource:
-				quantity_label.scale = Vector2(0.5, 0.5)
+					var font_file = FontFile.new()
+					font_file.font_data = dmg_font_resource
+					quantity_label.add_theme_font_override("font", font_file)
+					quantity_label.add_theme_font_size_override("font_size", 16)
+				quantity_label.z_index = 100 # High z-index to show above item sprite
+				quantity_label.z_as_relative = false # Absolute z-index
 				button.add_child(quantity_label)
 	
 	# Update inventory grid - clear existing HBoxContainers
@@ -727,6 +798,13 @@ func _format_item_info(item: Item) -> String:
 		text += ", ".join(stat_lines)
 		text += "\n\n"
 	
+	# Weight
+	var item_weight = item.weight
+	if item.can_have_multiple_of:
+		item_weight *= item.quantity
+	text += "Weight: %.1f" % item_weight
+	text += "\n\n"
+	
 	# Controls
 	if item.item_type == Item.ItemType.Equippable:
 		if selected_type == "equipment":
@@ -903,6 +981,7 @@ func _on_inventory_item_pressed(item: Item):
 	
 	_update_selection_highlight()
 	_update_selection_rectangle()
+	_update_info_panel()  # Show item description on single-click
 
 func _on_inventory_item_gui_input(event: InputEvent, item: Item):
 	# Handle double-click to equip/consume and right-click to drop

src/scripts/item.gd

@@ -55,7 +55,7 @@ var weapon_type: WeaponType = WeaponType.NONE
 var two_handed:bool = false
 var quantity = 1
 var can_have_multiple_of:bool = false
-var weight: float = 1.0  # Item weight for encumbrance system
+var weight: float = 2.0  # Item weight for encumbrance system (default 2.0 for equipment)
 
 func save():
 	var json = {

src/scripts/item_database.gd

@@ -76,7 +76,8 @@ static func _load_all_items():
 		"modifiers": {"def": 3},
 		"buy_cost": 80,
 		"sell_worth": 24,
-		"rarity": ItemRarity.COMMON
+		"rarity": ItemRarity.COMMON,
+		"weight": 4.0  # Light armour
 	})
 	
 	_register_item("plate", {
@@ -90,7 +91,8 @@ static func _load_all_items():
 		"modifiers": {"def": 5, "end": 1},
 		"buy_cost": 150,
 		"sell_worth": 45,
-		"rarity": ItemRarity.UNCOMMON
+		"rarity": ItemRarity.UNCOMMON,
+		"weight": 10.0  # Heavy armour!
 	})
 	
 	_register_item("full_mail", {
@@ -326,7 +328,8 @@ static func _load_all_items():
 		"modifiers": {"def": 2},
 		"buy_cost": 40,
 		"sell_worth": 12,
-		"rarity": ItemRarity.COMMON
+		"rarity": ItemRarity.COMMON,
+		"weight": 1.5  # Boots are light
 	})
 	
 	_register_item("sturdy_boots", {
@@ -450,7 +453,8 @@ static func _load_all_items():
 		"modifiers": {"dmg": 5},
 		"buy_cost": 100,
 		"sell_worth": 30,
-		"rarity": ItemRarity.COMMON
+		"rarity": ItemRarity.COMMON,
+		"weight": 3.5
 	})
 	
 	_register_item("sword_of_blaze", {
@@ -935,7 +939,8 @@ static func _load_all_items():
 		"modifiers": {"dmg": 4, "dex": 2},
 		"buy_cost": 100,
 		"sell_worth": 30,
-		"rarity": ItemRarity.COMMON
+		"rarity": ItemRarity.COMMON,
+		"weight": 2.5  # Bows are moderate weight
 	})
 	
 	_register_item("dark_bow", {
@@ -998,12 +1003,14 @@ static func _load_all_items():
 		"equipment_type": Item.EquipmentType.OFFHAND,
 		"weapon_type": Item.WeaponType.AMMUNITION,
 		"spriteFrame": 7 * 20 + 11,  # 11,7
-		"quantity": 13,
+		"quantity": 15,  # Increased from 13 to 15
 		"can_have_multiple_of": true,
 		"modifiers": {"dmg": 2},
 		"buy_cost": 20,
 		"sell_worth": 6,
-		"rarity": ItemRarity.COMMON
+		"rarity": ItemRarity.COMMON,
+		"weight": 0.1,  # Very light in inventory (arrows are light!)
+		"drop_chance": 15.0  # Much higher drop chance = drops MUCH more often!
 	})
 	
 	# CONSUMABLE FOOD ITEMS (row 7)
@@ -1258,22 +1265,37 @@ static func create_item(item_id: String) -> Item:
 	
 	return item
 
-# Get a random item by rarity
+# Get a random item by rarity (weighted by item drop_chance field)
 static func get_random_item_by_rarity(rarity: ItemRarity) -> Item:
 	_initialize()
 	
 	var candidates = []
+	var weights = []
+	var total_weight = 0.0
+	
 	for item_id in item_definitions.keys():
 		var item_data = item_definitions[item_id]
 		if item_data.has("rarity") and item_data["rarity"] == rarity:
 			candidates.append(item_id)
+			# Use drop_chance field if present, otherwise default to 1.0
+			var drop_chance = item_data.get("drop_chance", 1.0)
+			weights.append(drop_chance)
+			total_weight += drop_chance
 	
 	if candidates.is_empty():
 		# Fallback to common items
 		return get_random_item_by_rarity(ItemRarity.COMMON)
 	
-	var random_item_id = candidates[randi() % candidates.size()]
+	# Weighted random selection based on drop_chance
-	return create_item(random_item_id)
+	var roll = randf() * total_weight
+	var cumulative = 0.0
+	for i in range(candidates.size()):
+		cumulative += weights[i]
+		if roll <= cumulative:
+			return create_item(candidates[i])
+	
+	# Fallback (shouldn't reach here)
+	return create_item(candidates[candidates.size() - 1])
 
 # Get a random item (weighted by rarity)
 static func get_random_item() -> Item:

src/scripts/loot.gd

@@ -54,6 +54,9 @@ var item: Item = null  # Item instance (for LootType.ITEM)
 @onready var sfx_banana_collect = $SfxBananaCollect
 @onready var sfx_key_collect = $SfxKeyCollect
 
+# Quantity badge for items with quantity > 1
+var quantity_badge: Label = null
+
 func _ready():
 	add_to_group("loot")
 	
@@ -150,6 +153,10 @@ func _setup_sprite():
 					sprite.vframes = item.spriteFrames.y if item.spriteFrames.y > 0 else 14
 					sprite.frame = item.spriteFrame
 					print("Loot: Set up item sprite for ", item.item_name, " frame=", sprite.frame)
+					
+					# Add quantity badge if quantity > 1
+					if item.quantity > 1:
+						_create_quantity_badge(item.quantity)
 				else:
 					print("Loot: ERROR - Could not load texture from spritePath: ", item.spritePath)
 			else:
@@ -179,6 +186,18 @@ func _setup_collision_shape():
 	
 	collision_shape.shape = circle_shape
 
+func _create_quantity_badge(quantity: int):
+	# Create a label to show the quantity
+	quantity_badge = Label.new()
+	quantity_badge.text = str(quantity)
+	quantity_badge.add_theme_font_size_override("font_size", 8)
+	quantity_badge.add_theme_color_override("font_color", Color.WHITE)
+	quantity_badge.add_theme_color_override("font_outline_color", Color.BLACK)
+	quantity_badge.add_theme_constant_override("outline_size", 2)
+	quantity_badge.z_index = 100  # Above the sprite
+	quantity_badge.position = Vector2(6, -8)  # Bottom right of sprite
+	add_child(quantity_badge)
+
 func _physics_process(delta):
 	# Stop all physics processing if collected
 	if collected:

src/scripts/player.gd

@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ var appearance_rng: RandomNumberGenerator # Deterministic RNG for appearance/sta
 
 @export var move_speed: float = 80.0
 @export var grab_range: float = 20.0
-@export var throw_force: float = 150.0
+@export var base_throw_force: float = 80.0  # Base throw force (reduced from 150), scales with STR
 @export var cone_light_angle: float = 180.0  # Cone spread angle in degrees (adjustable, default wider)
 
 # Network identity
@@ -25,6 +25,7 @@ var input_device: int = -1 # -1 for keyboard, 0+ for gamepad index
 var virtual_joystick_input: Vector2 = Vector2.ZERO # Virtual joystick input from mobile controls
 var was_mouse_right_pressed: bool = false # Track previous mouse right button state
 var was_mouse_left_pressed: bool = false # Track previous mouse left button state
+var mouse_control_active: bool = false # True when mouse is controlling facing direction
 
 # Interaction
 var held_object = null
@@ -63,6 +64,9 @@ var knockback_duration: float = 0.3 # How long knockback lasts
 var can_attack: bool = true
 var attack_cooldown: float = 0.0 # No cooldown - instant attacks!
 var is_attacking: bool = false
+var is_charging_bow: bool = false # True when holding attack with bow+arrows
+var bow_charge_start_time: float = 0.0
+var bow_charge_percentage: float = 1.0 # 0.5, 0.75, or 1.0 based on charge time
 var sword_slash_scene = preload("res://scenes/sword_slash.tscn") # Old rotating version (kept for reference)
 var sword_projectile_scene = preload("res://scenes/sword_projectile.tscn") # New projectile version
 var staff_projectile_scene = preload("res://scenes/attack_staff.tscn") # Staff magic ball projectile
@@ -167,6 +171,12 @@ const ANIMATIONS = {
 		"loop": false,
 		"nextAnimation": "IDLE"
 	},
+	"BOW_STRING": {
+		"frames": [9],
+		"frameDurations": [30],
+		"loop": true,
+		"nextAnimation": null,
+	},
 	"BOW": {
 		"frames": [9, 10, 11, 12],
 		"frameDurations": [80, 110, 110, 80],
@@ -244,6 +254,7 @@ const ANIMATIONS = {
 var current_animation = "IDLE"
 var current_frame = 0
 var current_direction = Direction.DOWN
+var facing_direction_vector: Vector2 = Vector2.DOWN # Full 360-degree facing direction for attacks
 var time_since_last_frame = 0.0
 
 func _ready():
@@ -253,6 +264,9 @@ func _ready():
 	# Set respawn point to starting position
 	respawn_point = global_position
 	
+	# Initialize facing direction vector based on current direction
+	facing_direction_vector = Vector2.DOWN
+	
 	# Set up input device based on local player index
 	if is_local_player:
 		if local_player_index == 0:
@@ -268,7 +282,10 @@ func _ready():
 	_duplicate_sprite_materials()
 	
 	# Set up player appearance (randomized based on stats)
-	_setup_player_appearance()
+	# ONLY run this for the authority (owner of this player)
+	# Remote players will receive appearance via _sync_equipment and character_changed signal
+	if is_multiplayer_authority():
+		_setup_player_appearance()
 	
 	# Authority is set by player_manager after adding to scene
 	
@@ -552,27 +569,31 @@ func _randomize_stats():
 	character_stats.baseStats.wis = appearance_rng.randi_range(8, 12)
 	character_stats.baseStats.cha = appearance_rng.randi_range(8, 12)
 	character_stats.baseStats.lck = appearance_rng.randi_range(8, 12)
+	character_stats.baseStats.per = appearance_rng.randi_range(8, 12)
 	
 	# Apply race-based stat modifiers
 	match character_stats.race:
 		"Dwarf":
-			# Dwarf: Higher STR, Medium DEX, lower INT, lower WIS, lower LCK
+			# Dwarf: Higher STR, Medium DEX, lower INT, lower WIS, lower LCK, Medium PER (for disarming)
 			character_stats.baseStats.str += 3
 			character_stats.baseStats.int -= 2
 			character_stats.baseStats.wis -= 2
 			character_stats.baseStats.lck -= 2
+			character_stats.baseStats.per += 1
 		"Elf":
-			# Elf: Medium STR, Higher DEX, lower INT, medium WIS, higher LCK
+			# Elf: Medium STR, Higher DEX, lower INT, medium WIS, higher LCK, Highest PER (trap detection)
 			character_stats.baseStats.dex += 3
 			character_stats.baseStats.int -= 2
 			character_stats.baseStats.lck += 2
+			character_stats.baseStats.per += 4  # Highest perception for trap detection
 		"Human":
-			# Human: Lower STR, lower DEX, higher INT, higher WIS, lower LCK
+			# Human: Lower STR, lower DEX, higher INT, higher WIS, lower LCK, Lower PER
 			character_stats.baseStats.str -= 2
 			character_stats.baseStats.dex -= 2
 			character_stats.baseStats.int += 3
 			character_stats.baseStats.wis += 3
 			character_stats.baseStats.lck -= 2
+			character_stats.baseStats.per -= 1
 	
 	# Stats randomized (verbose logging removed)
 
@@ -593,6 +614,16 @@ func _setup_player_appearance():
 	# Randomize stats AFTER race is set (race affects stat modifiers)
 	_randomize_stats()
 	
+	# Give Elf race starting bow and arrows
+	if selected_race == "Elf":
+		var starting_bow = ItemDatabase.create_item("short_bow")
+		var starting_arrows = ItemDatabase.create_item("arrow")
+		if starting_bow and starting_arrows:
+			starting_arrows.quantity = 3
+			character_stats.equipment["mainhand"] = starting_bow
+			character_stats.equipment["offhand"] = starting_arrows
+			print("Elf player ", name, " spawned with short bow and 3 arrows")
+	
 	# Randomize skin (human only for players)
 	# Weighted random: Human1 has highest chance, Human7 has lowest chance
 	# Weights: Human1=7, Human2=6, Human3=5, Human4=4, Human5=3, Human6=2, Human7=1 (total=28)
@@ -725,6 +756,12 @@ func _setup_player_appearance():
 	# Apply appearance to sprite layers
 	_apply_appearance_to_sprites()
 	
+	# Emit character_changed to trigger equipment/race sync
+	if character_stats:
+		character_stats.character_changed.emit(character_stats)
+	
+	print("Player ", name, " appearance set up: race=", character_stats.race)
+
 func _apply_appearance_to_sprites():
 	# Apply character_stats appearance to sprite layers
 	if not character_stats:
@@ -999,6 +1036,9 @@ func _on_character_changed(_char: CharacterStats):
 				equipment_data[slot_name] = null
 		_rpc_to_ready_peers("_sync_equipment", [equipment_data])
 		
+		# Sync race and base stats to all clients (for proper display)
+		_rpc_to_ready_peers("_sync_race_and_stats", [character_stats.race, character_stats.baseStats.duplicate()])
+	
 	# Sync equipment and inventory to client (when server adds/removes items for a client player)
 	# This ensures joiners see items they pick up and equipment changes
 	# This must be checked separately from the authority-based sync because on the server,
@@ -1221,8 +1261,15 @@ func _update_animation(delta):
 		sprite_addons.frame = frame_index
 	if sprite_headgear:
 		sprite_headgear.frame = frame_index
+	
+	# Update weapon sprite - use BOW_STRING animation if charging bow
 	if sprite_weapon:
-		sprite_weapon.frame = frame_index
+		if is_charging_bow:
+			# Show BOW_STRING animation on weapon sprite only
+			var bow_string_frame = current_direction * 35 + ANIMATIONS["BOW_STRING"]["frames"][0]
+			sprite_weapon.frame = bow_string_frame
+		else:
+			sprite_weapon.frame = frame_index
 
 func _get_direction_from_vector(vec: Vector2) -> int:
 	if vec.length() < 0.1:
@@ -1263,6 +1310,13 @@ func _update_facing_from_mouse(mouse_direction: Vector2):
 	if is_pushing:
 		return
 	
+	# Mark that mouse control is active (prevents movement keys from overriding attack direction)
+	mouse_control_active = true
+	
+	# Store full 360-degree direction for attacks
+	if mouse_direction.length() > 0.1:
+		facing_direction_vector = mouse_direction.normalized()
+	
 	var new_direction = _get_direction_from_vector(mouse_direction) as Direction
 	
 	# Update direction and cone light rotation if changed
@@ -1702,19 +1756,25 @@ func _handle_input():
 	if input_vector.length() > 0.1:
 		last_movement_direction = input_vector.normalized()
 		
-		# Update facing direction (except when pushing - locked direction)
+		# Update full 360-degree facing direction for attacks (gamepad/keyboard input)
-		# Note: Mouse control will override this if mouse is being used
+		# Only update if mouse control is not active (i.e., mouse is outside window or using gamepad)
-		var new_direction = current_direction
+		if not is_pushing and (not mouse_control_active or input_device != -1):
-		if not is_pushing:
+			facing_direction_vector = input_vector.normalized()
-			new_direction = _get_direction_from_vector(input_vector) as Direction
-		else:
-			# Keep locked direction when pushing
-			new_direction = push_direction_locked as Direction
 		
-		# Update direction and cone light rotation if changed
+		# Update facing direction for animations (except when pushing - locked direction)
-		if new_direction != current_direction:
+		# Only update from movement input if mouse control is not active or using gamepad
-			current_direction = new_direction
+		if not is_pushing and (not mouse_control_active or input_device != -1):
-			_update_cone_light_rotation()
+			var new_direction = _get_direction_from_vector(input_vector) as Direction
+			
+			# Update direction and cone light rotation if changed
+			if new_direction != current_direction:
+				current_direction = new_direction
+				_update_cone_light_rotation()
+		elif is_pushing:
+			# Keep locked direction when pushing
+			if push_direction_locked != current_direction:
+				current_direction = push_direction_locked as Direction
+				_update_cone_light_rotation()
 		
 		# Set animation based on state
 		if is_lifting:
@@ -1817,6 +1877,36 @@ func _handle_interactions():
 		else:
 			grab_just_released = false
 	
+	# Cancel bow charging if grab is pressed
+	if grab_just_pressed and is_charging_bow:
+		is_charging_bow = false
+		
+		# Sync bow charge end to other clients
+		if multiplayer.has_multiplayer_peer():
+			_sync_bow_charge_end.rpc()
+		
+		print(name, " cancelled bow charge")
+	
+	# Check for trap disarm (Dwarf only)
+	if character_stats and character_stats.race == "Dwarf":
+		var nearby_trap = _get_nearby_disarmable_trap()
+		if nearby_trap:
+			if grab_just_pressed:
+				# Start disarming
+				nearby_trap.disarming_player = self
+				nearby_trap.disarm_progress = 0.0
+				print(name, " (Dwarf) started disarming trap")
+			elif grab_just_released:
+				# Cancel disarm if released early
+				if nearby_trap.disarming_player == self:
+					nearby_trap._cancel_disarm()
+					print(name, " (Dwarf) cancelled disarm")
+			# Don't process regular grab actions if near trap
+			if grab_button_down:
+				# Skip grab handling below
+				just_grabbed_this_frame = false
+				return
+	
 	# Track how long grab button is held
 	if grab_button_down:
 		grab_button_pressed_time += get_process_delta_time()
@@ -1839,14 +1929,8 @@ func _handle_interactions():
 			grab_start_time = Time.get_ticks_msec() / 1000.0
 			print("DEBUG: After _try_grab(), held_object=", held_object != null, " is_lifting=", is_lifting, " grab_button_down=", grab_button_down, " just_grabbed_this_frame=", just_grabbed_this_frame)
 		elif is_lifting:
-			# Already lifting - check if moving to throw, or just put down
+			# Already lifting - always place down (throwing is now only via attack button)
-			var is_moving = velocity.length() > 10.0
+			_place_down_object()
-			if is_moving:
-				# Moving + tap E = throw
-				_throw_object()
-			else:
-				# Not moving + tap E = put down
-				_place_down_object()
 	
 	# Handle grab button release
 	# CRITICAL: Don't process release if:
@@ -1926,27 +2010,108 @@ func _handle_interactions():
 				_start_pushing()
 			# Lift will only happen on release if it was a quick tap
 	
-	# Handle attack input
+	# Handle attack input with bow charging mechanic
+	var attack_pressed = false
 	var attack_just_pressed = false
+	var attack_just_released = false
+	
 	if input_device == -1:
 		# Keyboard or Mouse
-		var mouse_left_pressed = Input.is_mouse_button_pressed(MOUSE_BUTTON_LEFT)
+		attack_pressed = Input.is_action_pressed("attack")
-		attack_just_pressed = Input.is_action_just_pressed("attack") or (mouse_left_pressed and not was_mouse_left_pressed)
+		attack_just_pressed = Input.is_action_just_pressed("attack")
-		was_mouse_left_pressed = mouse_left_pressed
+		attack_just_released = Input.is_action_just_released("attack")
 	else:
 		# Gamepad (X button)
-		attack_just_pressed = Input.is_joy_button_pressed(input_device, JOY_BUTTON_X)
+		attack_pressed = Input.is_joy_button_pressed(input_device, JOY_BUTTON_X)
+		attack_just_pressed = attack_pressed and not is_attacking and not is_charging_bow
+		# For gamepad, detect release by checking if was pressing last frame
+		attack_just_released = not attack_pressed and is_charging_bow
+	
+	# Check if player has bow + arrows equipped
+	var has_bow_and_arrows = false
+	var equipped_weapon = null
+	var equipped_arrows = null
+	if character_stats and character_stats.equipment.has("mainhand") and character_stats.equipment.has("offhand"):
+		equipped_weapon = character_stats.equipment["mainhand"]
+		equipped_arrows = character_stats.equipment["offhand"]
+		if equipped_weapon and equipped_arrows:
+			if equipped_weapon.weapon_type == Item.WeaponType.BOW and equipped_arrows.weapon_type == Item.WeaponType.AMMUNITION and equipped_arrows.quantity > 0:
+				has_bow_and_arrows = true
+	
+	# Handle bow charging
+	if has_bow_and_arrows and not is_lifting and not is_pushing:
+		if attack_just_pressed and can_attack and not is_charging_bow:
+			# Start charging bow
+			is_charging_bow = true
+			bow_charge_start_time = Time.get_ticks_msec() / 1000.0
+			
+			# Sync bow charge start to other clients
+			if multiplayer.has_multiplayer_peer():
+				_sync_bow_charge_start.rpc()
+			
+			print(name, " started charging bow")
+		elif attack_just_released and is_charging_bow:
+			# Calculate charge time
+			var charge_time = (Time.get_ticks_msec() / 1000.0) - bow_charge_start_time
+			
+			# Minimum charge time: 0.2 seconds, otherwise cancel
+			if charge_time < 0.2:
+				is_charging_bow = false
+				print(name, " cancelled arrow (released too quickly, need at least 0.2s)")
+				return
+			
+			# Smooth curve: charge from 0.2s to 1.0s
+			# Speed scales from 50% to 100% (160 to 320 speed)
+			var charge_progress = clamp((charge_time - 0.2) / 0.8, 0.0, 1.0)  # 0.0 at 0.2s, 1.0 at 1.0s
+			bow_charge_percentage = 0.5 + (charge_progress * 0.5)  # 0.5 to 1.0
+			
+			# Release bow and shoot
+			is_charging_bow = false
+			
+			# Sync bow charge end to other clients
+			if multiplayer.has_multiplayer_peer():
+				_sync_bow_charge_end.rpc()
 			
-	if attack_just_pressed and can_attack:
-		if is_lifting:
-			# Attack while lifting -> throw immediately (no movement required)
-			_force_throw_held_object(last_movement_direction)
-		elif not is_pushing:
 			_perform_attack()
+			print(name, " released bow and shot arrow at ", bow_charge_percentage * 100, "% charge (", charge_time, "s)")
+	else:
+		# Reset charging if conditions changed (no bow/arrows, started lifting/pushing)
+		if is_charging_bow:
+			is_charging_bow = false
+			
+			# Sync bow charge end to other clients
+			if multiplayer.has_multiplayer_peer():
+				_sync_bow_charge_end.rpc()
+			
+			print(name, " bow charge cancelled (conditions changed)")
+		
+		# Normal attack (non-bow or no arrows)
+		if attack_just_pressed and can_attack:
+			if is_lifting:
+				# Attack while lifting -> throw immediately in facing direction
+				_force_throw_held_object(facing_direction_vector)
+			elif not is_pushing:
+				_perform_attack()
 	
 	# Note: just_grabbed_this_frame is reset when we block a release, or stays true if we grabbed this frame
 	# This ensures it persists to the next frame to block immediate release
 
+func _get_nearby_disarmable_trap() -> Node:
+	# Check for nearby trap that can be disarmed (Dwarf only)
+	var traps = get_tree().get_nodes_in_group("trap")
+	for trap in traps:
+		if not trap or not is_instance_valid(trap):
+			continue
+		
+		# Check if trap is detected, not disarmed, and within disarm range
+		if trap.is_detected and not trap.is_disarmed:
+			var distance = global_position.distance_to(trap.global_position)
+			# Check if within disarm area range (approximate - trap's DisarmArea has radius ~17)
+			if distance < 20:
+				return trap
+	
+	return null
+
 func _try_grab():
 	if not grab_area:
 		return
@@ -2102,8 +2267,9 @@ func _start_pushing():
 	# Snap to one of 8 directions
 	push_axis = _snap_to_8_directions(initial_direction)
 	
-	# Lock the facing direction
+	# Lock the facing direction (for both animation and attacks)
 	push_direction_locked = _get_direction_from_vector(push_axis)
+	facing_direction_vector = push_axis.normalized()
 	
 	# Re-enable collision with walls (layer 7) for pushing, but keep collision with players/objects disabled
 	if _is_box(held_object):
@@ -2131,6 +2297,51 @@ func _force_drop_held_object():
 			# Just release
 			_stop_pushing()
 
+func reset_grab_state():
+	# Force reset all grab/lift/push states (used when transitioning levels)
+	if held_object and is_instance_valid(held_object):
+		# Re-enable collision on held object
+		if _is_box(held_object):
+			held_object.set_collision_layer_value(2, true)
+			held_object.set_collision_mask_value(1, true)
+			held_object.set_collision_mask_value(2, true)
+			held_object.set_collision_mask_value(7, true)
+			if "is_frozen" in held_object:
+				held_object.is_frozen = false
+			if "is_being_held" in held_object:
+				held_object.is_being_held = false
+			if "held_by_player" in held_object:
+				held_object.held_by_player = null
+		elif _is_player(held_object):
+			held_object.set_collision_layer_value(1, true)
+			held_object.set_collision_mask_value(1, true)
+			held_object.set_collision_mask_value(7, true)
+			if held_object.has_method("set_being_held"):
+				held_object.set_being_held(false)
+		
+		# Stop drag sound if playing
+		if held_object.has_method("stop_drag_sound"):
+			held_object.stop_drag_sound()
+	
+	# Clear all state
+	held_object = null
+	grab_offset = Vector2.ZERO
+	grab_distance = 0.0
+	is_lifting = false
+	is_pushing = false
+	push_axis = Vector2.ZERO
+	initial_grab_position = Vector2.ZERO
+	initial_player_position = Vector2.ZERO
+	just_grabbed_this_frame = false
+	grab_start_time = 0.0
+	was_dragging_last_frame = false
+	
+	# Reset to idle animation
+	if current_animation == "IDLE_HOLD" or current_animation == "RUN_HOLD" or current_animation == "LIFT" or current_animation == "IDLE_PUSH" or current_animation == "RUN_PUSH":
+		_set_animation("IDLE")
+	
+	print("Reset grab state for ", name)
+
 func _stop_pushing():
 	if not held_object:
 		return
@@ -2158,10 +2369,12 @@ func _stop_pushing():
 		released_obj.set_collision_layer_value(2, true)
 		released_obj.set_collision_mask_value(1, true)
 		released_obj.set_collision_mask_value(2, true)
+		released_obj.set_collision_mask_value(7, true)  # Re-enable wall collision!
 	elif _is_player(released_obj):
 		# Players: back on layer 1
 		released_obj.set_collision_layer_value(1, true)
 		released_obj.set_collision_mask_value(1, true)
+		released_obj.set_collision_mask_value(7, true)  # Re-enable wall collision!
 	
 	if released_obj is CharacterBody2D and released_obj.has_method("set_being_held"):
 		released_obj.set_being_held(false)
@@ -2183,6 +2396,14 @@ func _stop_pushing():
 	initial_player_position = Vector2.ZERO
 	print("Stopped pushing")
 
+func _get_throw_force() -> float:
+	# Calculate throw force based on player's STR stat
+	# Base: 80, +3 per STR point
+	var str_stat = 10.0  # Default STR
+	if character_stats:
+		str_stat = character_stats.baseStats.str + character_stats.get_pass("str")
+	return base_throw_force + (str_stat * 3.0)
+
 func _throw_object():
 	if not held_object or not is_lifting:
 		return
@@ -2201,6 +2422,9 @@ func _throw_object():
 		_place_down_object()
 		return
 	
+	# Calculate throw force based on STR
+	var throw_force = _get_throw_force()
+	
 	# Position object at player's position before throwing
 	var throw_start_pos = global_position + throw_direction * 10 # Start slightly in front
 	
@@ -2294,6 +2518,9 @@ func _force_throw_held_object(direction: Vector2):
 	if throw_direction.length() < 0.1:
 		throw_direction = Vector2.RIGHT
 	
+	# Calculate throw force based on STR
+	var throw_force = _get_throw_force()
+	
 	# Position object at player's position before throwing
 	var throw_start_pos = global_position + throw_direction * 10 # Start slightly in front
 	
@@ -2333,6 +2560,7 @@ func _force_throw_held_object(direction: Vector2):
 			thrown_obj.set_collision_layer_value(2, true)
 			thrown_obj.set_collision_mask_value(1, true)
 			thrown_obj.set_collision_mask_value(2, true)
+			thrown_obj.set_collision_mask_value(7, true)  # Re-enable wall collision!
 	elif _is_player(thrown_obj):
 		# Player: set position and physics first
 		thrown_obj.global_position = throw_start_pos
@@ -2354,6 +2582,7 @@ func _force_throw_held_object(direction: Vector2):
 		if thrown_obj and is_instance_valid(thrown_obj):
 			thrown_obj.set_collision_layer_value(1, true)
 			thrown_obj.set_collision_mask_value(1, true)
+			thrown_obj.set_collision_mask_value(7, true)  # Re-enable wall collision!
 	
 	if thrown_obj.has_method("on_thrown"):
 		thrown_obj.on_thrown(self, throw_direction * throw_force)
@@ -2373,8 +2602,8 @@ func _place_down_object():
 	if not held_object:
 		return
 	
-	# Place object in front of player based on last movement direction
+	# Place object in front of player based on facing direction (mouse or movement)
-	var place_pos = _find_closest_place_pos(last_movement_direction, held_object)
+	var place_pos = _find_closest_place_pos(facing_direction_vector, held_object)
 	var placed_obj = held_object
 	
 	print("DEBUG: Attempting to place ", placed_obj.name if placed_obj else "null", " at ", place_pos, " (player at ", global_position, ", distance: ", global_position.distance_to(place_pos), ")")
@@ -2397,6 +2626,7 @@ func _place_down_object():
 		placed_obj.set_collision_layer_value(2, true)
 		placed_obj.set_collision_mask_value(1, true)
 		placed_obj.set_collision_mask_value(2, true)
+		placed_obj.set_collision_mask_value(7, true)  # Re-enable wall collision!
 		
 		# Stop movement and reset all state
 		if "throw_velocity" in placed_obj:
@@ -2417,6 +2647,7 @@ func _place_down_object():
 		# Player: back on layer 1
 		placed_obj.set_collision_layer_value(1, true)
 		placed_obj.set_collision_mask_value(1, true)
+		placed_obj.set_collision_mask_value(7, true)  # Re-enable wall collision!
 		placed_obj.global_position = place_pos
 		placed_obj.velocity = Vector2.ZERO
 		if placed_obj.has_method("set_being_held"):
@@ -2460,25 +2691,8 @@ func _perform_attack():
 	else:
 		_set_animation("SWORD")
 	
-	# Calculate attack direction based on player's facing direction
+	# Use full 360-degree facing direction for attack
-	var attack_direction = Vector2.ZERO
+	var attack_direction = facing_direction_vector.normalized()
-	match current_direction:
-		Direction.RIGHT:
-			attack_direction = Vector2.RIGHT
-		Direction.DOWN_RIGHT:
-			attack_direction = Vector2(1, 1).normalized()
-		Direction.DOWN:
-			attack_direction = Vector2.DOWN
-		Direction.DOWN_LEFT:
-			attack_direction = Vector2(-1, 1).normalized()
-		Direction.LEFT:
-			attack_direction = Vector2.LEFT
-		Direction.UP_LEFT:
-			attack_direction = Vector2(-1, -1).normalized()
-		Direction.UP:
-			attack_direction = Vector2.UP
-		Direction.UP_RIGHT:
-			attack_direction = Vector2(1, -1).normalized()
 	
 	# Delay before spawning projectile
 	await get_tree().create_timer(0.15).timeout
@@ -2519,7 +2733,10 @@ func _perform_attack():
 			if attack_arrow_scene:
 				var arrow_projectile = attack_arrow_scene.instantiate()
 				get_parent().add_child(arrow_projectile)
-				arrow_projectile.shoot(attack_direction, global_position, self)
+				# Spawn arrow 4 pixels in the direction player is looking
+				var arrow_spawn_pos = global_position + (attack_direction * 4.0)
+				# Pass charge percentage to arrow (affects speed)
+				arrow_projectile.shoot(attack_direction, arrow_spawn_pos, self, bow_charge_percentage)
 				# Play bow shoot sound
 				if has_node("SfxBowShoot"):
 					$SfxBowShoot.play()
@@ -2571,7 +2788,7 @@ func _perform_attack():
 	
 	# Sync attack over network
 	if multiplayer.has_multiplayer_peer() and is_multiplayer_authority() and can_send_rpcs and is_inside_tree():
-		_rpc_to_ready_peers("_sync_attack", [current_direction, attack_direction])
+		_rpc_to_ready_peers("_sync_attack", [current_direction, attack_direction, bow_charge_percentage])
 	
 	# Reset attack cooldown (instant if cooldown is 0)
 	if attack_cooldown > 0:
@@ -2823,7 +3040,7 @@ func _sync_position(pos: Vector2, vel: Vector2, z_pos: float = 0.0, airborne: bo
 			shadow.modulate.a = 0.5 - (position_z / 100.0) * 0.3
 
 @rpc("any_peer", "reliable")
-func _sync_attack(direction: int, attack_dir: Vector2):
+func _sync_attack(direction: int, attack_dir: Vector2, charge_percentage: float = 1.0):
 	# Sync attack to other clients
 	# Check if node still exists and is valid before processing
 	if not is_inside_tree() or not is_instance_valid(self):
@@ -2881,8 +3098,9 @@ func _sync_attack(direction: int, attack_dir: Vector2):
 				if attack_arrow_scene:
 					var arrow_projectile = attack_arrow_scene.instantiate()
 					get_parent().add_child(arrow_projectile)
-					arrow_projectile.shoot(attack_dir, global_position, self)
+					# Use charge percentage from sync (matches local player's arrow)
-					print(name, " performed synced bow attack with arrow!")
+					arrow_projectile.shoot(attack_dir, global_position, self, charge_percentage)
+					print(name, " performed synced bow attack with arrow (charge: ", charge_percentage * 100, "%)")
 			else:
 				# No arrows - just play animation, no projectile (matches host behavior)
 				print(name, " performed synced bow attack without arrows (no projectile)")
@@ -2895,6 +3113,20 @@ func _sync_attack(direction: int, attack_dir: Vector2):
 			projectile.global_position = global_position + spawn_offset
 			print(name, " performed synced attack!")
 
+@rpc("any_peer", "reliable")
+func _sync_bow_charge_start():
+	# Sync bow charge start to other clients
+	if not is_multiplayer_authority():
+		is_charging_bow = true
+		print(name, " (synced) started charging bow")
+
+@rpc("any_peer", "reliable")
+func _sync_bow_charge_end():
+	# Sync bow charge end to other clients
+	if not is_multiplayer_authority():
+		is_charging_bow = false
+		print(name, " (synced) ended charging bow")
+
 @rpc("any_peer", "reliable")
 func _sync_throw(obj_name: String, throw_pos: Vector2, force: Vector2, thrower_name: String):
 	# Sync throw to all clients (RPC sender already threw on their side)
@@ -3128,6 +3360,7 @@ func _sync_release(obj_name: String):
 				obj.set_collision_layer_value(2, true)
 				obj.set_collision_mask_value(1, true)
 				obj.set_collision_mask_value(2, true)
+				obj.set_collision_mask_value(7, true)  # Re-enable wall collision!
 				if "is_frozen" in obj:
 					obj.is_frozen = false
 				# CRITICAL: Clear is_being_held so object can be grabbed again and switches can detect it
@@ -3138,6 +3371,7 @@ func _sync_release(obj_name: String):
 			elif _is_player(obj):
 				obj.set_collision_layer_value(1, true)
 				obj.set_collision_mask_value(1, true)
+				obj.set_collision_mask_value(7, true)  # Re-enable wall collision!
 				if obj.has_method("set_being_held"):
 					obj.set_being_held(false)
 
@@ -3177,6 +3411,7 @@ func _sync_place_down(obj_name: String, place_pos: Vector2):
 				obj.set_collision_layer_value(2, true)
 				obj.set_collision_mask_value(1, true)
 				obj.set_collision_mask_value(2, true)
+				obj.set_collision_mask_value(7, true)  # Re-enable wall collision!
 				
 				# Reset all state
 				if "throw_velocity" in obj:
@@ -3196,6 +3431,7 @@ func _sync_place_down(obj_name: String, place_pos: Vector2):
 			elif _is_player(obj):
 				obj.set_collision_layer_value(1, true)
 				obj.set_collision_mask_value(1, true)
+				obj.set_collision_mask_value(7, true)  # Re-enable wall collision!
 				obj.velocity = Vector2.ZERO
 				if obj.has_method("set_being_held"):
 					obj.set_being_held(false)
@@ -3344,6 +3580,7 @@ func _force_place_down(direction: Vector2):
 			placed_obj.set_collision_layer_value(2, true)
 			placed_obj.set_collision_mask_value(1, true)
 			placed_obj.set_collision_mask_value(2, true)
+			placed_obj.set_collision_mask_value(7, true)  # Re-enable wall collision!
 			
 			if "throw_velocity" in placed_obj:
 				placed_obj.throw_velocity = Vector2.ZERO
@@ -3362,6 +3599,7 @@ func _force_place_down(direction: Vector2):
 		elif _is_player(placed_obj):
 			placed_obj.set_collision_layer_value(1, true)
 			placed_obj.set_collision_mask_value(1, true)
+			placed_obj.set_collision_mask_value(7, true)  # Re-enable wall collision!
 			placed_obj.velocity = Vector2.ZERO
 			if placed_obj.has_method("set_being_held"):
 				placed_obj.set_being_held(false)
@@ -3398,6 +3636,14 @@ func take_damage(amount: float, attacker_position: Vector2):
 	if is_dead:
 		return
 	
+	# Cancel bow charging when taking damage
+	if is_charging_bow:
+		is_charging_bow = false
+		
+		# Sync bow charge end to other clients
+		if multiplayer.has_multiplayer_peer():
+			_sync_bow_charge_end.rpc()
+	
 	# Check for dodge chance (based on DEX)
 	var _was_dodged = false
 	if character_stats:
@@ -3458,7 +3704,9 @@ func take_damage(amount: float, attacker_position: Vector2):
 	velocity = direction_from_attacker * 250.0 # Scaled down for 1x scale
 	
 	# Face the attacker (opposite of knockback direction)
-	current_direction = _get_direction_from_vector(-direction_from_attacker) as Direction
+	var face_direction = -direction_from_attacker
+	current_direction = _get_direction_from_vector(face_direction) as Direction
+	facing_direction_vector = face_direction.normalized()
 	
 	# Enable knockback state (prevents player control for a short time)
 	is_knocked_back = true
@@ -3514,6 +3762,7 @@ func _die():
 			released_obj.set_collision_layer_value(2, true)
 			released_obj.set_collision_mask_value(1, true)
 			released_obj.set_collision_mask_value(2, true)
+			released_obj.set_collision_mask_value(7, true)  # Re-enable wall collision!
 			if "is_being_held" in released_obj:
 				released_obj.is_being_held = false
 			if "held_by_player" in released_obj:
@@ -3521,6 +3770,7 @@ func _die():
 		elif _is_player(released_obj):
 			released_obj.set_collision_layer_value(1, true)
 			released_obj.set_collision_mask_value(1, true)
+			released_obj.set_collision_mask_value(7, true)  # Re-enable wall collision!
 			if released_obj.has_method("set_being_held"):
 				released_obj.set_being_held(false)
 		
@@ -3593,6 +3843,7 @@ func _die():
 			# Re-enable our collision
 			set_collision_layer_value(1, true)
 			set_collision_mask_value(1, true)
+			set_collision_mask_value(7, true)  # Re-enable wall collision!
 			
 			# THEN sync to other clients
 			if multiplayer.has_multiplayer_peer() and can_send_rpcs and is_inside_tree():
@@ -3621,6 +3872,7 @@ func _respawn():
 	# Re-enable collision in case it was disabled while being carried
 	set_collision_layer_value(1, true)
 	set_collision_mask_value(1, true)
+	set_collision_mask_value(7, true)  # Re-enable wall collision!
 	
 	# Reset health and state
 	if character_stats:
@@ -3748,6 +4000,7 @@ func _force_holder_to_drop_local(holder_name: String):
 			# Re-enable collision on dropped player
 			set_collision_layer_value(1, true)
 			set_collision_mask_value(1, true)
+			set_collision_mask_value(7, true)  # Re-enable wall collision!
 		else:
 			print("  ✗ held_object doesn't match self")
 	else:
@@ -3766,6 +4019,7 @@ func _sync_respawn(spawn_pos: Vector2):
 		# Re-enable collision in case it was disabled while being carried
 		set_collision_layer_value(1, true)
 		set_collision_mask_value(1, true)
+		set_collision_mask_value(7, true)  # Re-enable wall collision!
 		
 		# Just teleport and reset on clients (AFTER release is processed)
 		global_position = spawn_pos
@@ -3814,6 +4068,14 @@ func _sync_stats_update(kills_count: int, coins_count: int):
 		character_stats.coin = coins_count
 		print(name, " stats synced from server: kills=", kills_count, " coins=", coins_count)
 
+@rpc("any_peer", "reliable")
+func _sync_race_and_stats(race: String, base_stats: Dictionary):
+	# Client receives race and base stats from authority player
+	if not is_multiplayer_authority():
+		character_stats.race = race
+		character_stats.baseStats = base_stats
+		print(name, " race and stats synced: race=", race, " STR=", base_stats.str, " PER=", base_stats.per)
+
 @rpc("any_peer", "reliable")
 func _sync_equipment(equipment_data: Dictionary):
 	# Client receives equipment update from server or other clients
@@ -3822,6 +4084,12 @@ func _sync_equipment(equipment_data: Dictionary):
 	if not character_stats:
 		return
 	
+	# CRITICAL: Don't accept equipment syncs for our own player
+	# Each client manages their own equipment locally
+	if is_multiplayer_authority():
+		print(name, " ignoring equipment sync (I'm the authority)")
+		return
+	
 	# On server, only accept if this is a client player (not server's own player)
 	if multiplayer.is_server():
 		var the_peer_id = get_multiplayer_authority()
@@ -3845,15 +4113,19 @@ func _sync_equipment(equipment_data: Dictionary):
 func _sync_inventory(inventory_data: Array):
 	# Client receives inventory update from server
 	# Update inventory to match server's inventory
-	# Unlike _sync_equipment, we WANT to receive our own inventory from the server
+	# CRITICAL: Don't accept inventory syncs for our own player
-	# So we check if we're the server (sender) and ignore, not if we're the authority
+	# Each client manages their own inventory locally (same as equipment)
+	if is_multiplayer_authority():
+		print(name, " ignoring inventory sync (I'm the authority)")
+		return
+	
 	if multiplayer.is_server():
 		return  # Server ignores this (it's the sender)
 	
 	if not character_stats:
 		return
 	
-	# Clear and rebuild inventory from server data
+	# Clear and rebuild inventory from server data (only for OTHER players we're viewing)
 	character_stats.inventory.clear()
 	for item_data in inventory_data:
 		if item_data != null:
@@ -4039,7 +4311,9 @@ func _sync_damage(_amount: float, attacker_position: Vector2, is_crit: bool = fa
 		velocity = direction_from_attacker * 250.0
 		
 		# Face the attacker
-		current_direction = _get_direction_from_vector(-direction_from_attacker) as Direction
+		var face_direction = -direction_from_attacker
+		current_direction = _get_direction_from_vector(face_direction) as Direction
+		facing_direction_vector = face_direction.normalized()
 		
 		# Enable knockback state
 		is_knocked_back = true

src/scripts/staff_projectile.gd

@@ -25,8 +25,8 @@ func _ready():
 	_apply_color_replacements()
 	$SfxSwosh.play()
 	$AnimationPlayer.play("flying")
-	# Connect area signals
+	# Connect area signals (only if not already connected)
-	if hit_area:
+	if hit_area and not hit_area.body_entered.is_connected(_on_body_entered):
 		hit_area.body_entered.connect(_on_body_entered)
 
 func setup(direction: Vector2, owner_player: Node, damage_value: float = 20.0, staff_item: Item = null):

src/scripts/sword_projectile.gd

@@ -21,8 +21,8 @@ var hit_targets = {} # Track what we've already hit (Dictionary for O(1) lookup)
 
 func _ready():
 	$SfxSwosh.play()
-	# Connect area signals
+	# Connect area signals (only if not already connected)
-	if hit_area:
+	if hit_area and not hit_area.body_entered.is_connected(_on_body_entered):
 		hit_area.body_entered.connect(_on_body_entered)
 
 func setup(direction: Vector2, owner_player: Node, damage_value: float = 20.0):

src/scripts/trap.gd

@@ -0,0 +1,321 @@
+extends Node2D
+
+@onready var sprite = $Sprite2D
+@onready var animation_player = $AnimationPlayer
+@onready var activation_area = $ActivationArea
+@onready var disarm_area = $DisarmArea
+@onready var detection_area = $DetectionArea
+
+# Trap state
+var is_detected: bool = false  # Becomes true when any player detects it
+var is_disarmed: bool = false  # True if trap has been disarmed
+var is_active: bool = false  # True when trap is currently triggering
+var has_cooldown: bool = false  # Some traps can reset
+var cooldown_time: float = 5.0  # Time until trap can re-activate
+var cooldown_timer: float = 0.0
+
+# Trap properties
+var trap_damage: float = 15.0
+var trap_type: String = "Floor_Lance"
+
+# Per-player detection tracking (Dictionary: peer_id -> has_attempted_detection)
+var player_detection_attempts: Dictionary = {}
+
+# Disarm tracking
+var disarming_player: Node = null
+var disarm_progress: float = 0.0
+var disarm_duration: float = 1.0
+var disarm_label: Label = null
+
+func _ready() -> void:
+	# Add to trap group for detection by players
+	add_to_group("trap")
+	
+	# Randomize trap visual based on dungeon seed
+	var highbox_seed = 0
+	var world = get_tree().get_first_node_in_group("game_world")
+	if world and "dungeon_seed" in world:
+		highbox_seed = world.dungeon_seed
+	highbox_seed += int(global_position.x) * 1000 + int(global_position.y)
+	
+	var rng = RandomNumberGenerator.new()
+	rng.seed = highbox_seed
+	var index = rng.randi() % 2
+	if index == 0:
+		sprite.texture = load("res://assets/gfx/traps/Floor_Lance.png")
+		trap_type = "Floor_Lance"
+		has_cooldown = true  # Lance traps can reset
+	
+	# Start hidden (invisible until detected)
+	sprite.modulate.a = 0.0
+	
+	# Setup detection area to check for players
+	if detection_area:
+		detection_area.body_entered.connect(_on_detection_area_body_entered)
+		detection_area.body_exited.connect(_on_detection_area_body_exited)
+	
+	# Setup disarm area to show "DISARM" text for dwarves
+	if disarm_area:
+		disarm_area.body_entered.connect(_on_disarm_area_body_entered)
+		disarm_area.body_exited.connect(_on_disarm_area_body_exited)
+
+func _process(delta: float) -> void:
+	# Handle cooldown timer for resetting traps
+	if has_cooldown and not is_active and cooldown_timer > 0:
+		cooldown_timer -= delta
+		if cooldown_timer <= 0:
+			# Trap has cooled down - ready to trigger again
+			pass
+	
+	# Handle disarm progress
+	if disarming_player and is_instance_valid(disarming_player):
+		# Check if player is still holding grab button
+		if disarming_player.is_multiplayer_authority() and Input.is_action_pressed("grab"):
+			# Play disarming sound (only if not already playing)
+			if $SfxDisarming.playing == false:
+				$SfxDisarming.play()
+			
+			disarm_progress += delta
+			_update_disarm_ui()
+			
+			if disarm_progress >= disarm_duration:
+				# Disarm complete!
+				_complete_disarm()
+		else:
+			# Player released grab - cancel disarm
+			_cancel_disarm()
+
+func _on_detection_area_body_entered(body: Node) -> void:
+	# When a player enters detection range, roll perception check (once per player per game)
+	if not body.is_in_group("player"):
+		return
+	
+	if is_detected or is_disarmed:
+		return  # Already detected or disarmed
+	
+	# Get player peer ID
+	var peer_id = body.get_multiplayer_authority()
+	
+	# Check if this player has already attempted detection
+	if player_detection_attempts.has(peer_id):
+		return  # Already tried once this game
+	
+	# Mark that this player has attempted detection
+	player_detection_attempts[peer_id] = true
+	
+	# Roll perception check (only on server/authority)
+	if multiplayer.is_server() or not multiplayer.has_multiplayer_peer():
+		_roll_perception_check(body)
+
+func _on_detection_area_body_exited(_body: Node) -> void:
+	pass  # Detection is permanent once attempted
+
+func _roll_perception_check(player: Node) -> void:
+	# Roll perception check for player
+	if not player or not player.character_stats:
+		return
+	
+	var per_stat = player.character_stats.baseStats.per + player.character_stats.get_pass("per")
+	
+	# Perception roll: d20 + PER modifier
+	# Target DC: 15 (medium difficulty)
+	var roll = randi() % 20 + 1  # 1d20
+	var total = roll + int(per_stat / 2) - 5  # PER modifier: (PER - 10) / 2
+	var dc = 15
+	
+	print(player.name, " rolls Perception: ", roll, " + ", int(per_stat / 2) - 5, " = ", total, " vs DC ", dc)
+	
+	if total >= dc:
+		# Success! Player detects the trap
+		_detect_trap(player)
+	else:
+		# Failure - trap remains hidden to this player
+		print(player.name, " failed to detect trap")
+
+func _detect_trap(detecting_player: Node) -> void:
+	# Trap is detected - make it visible to ALL players
+	is_detected = true
+	
+	# Make trap visible
+	sprite.modulate.a = 1.0
+	
+	# Sync detection to all clients (including server with call_local)
+	if multiplayer.has_multiplayer_peer() and is_inside_tree():
+		if multiplayer.is_server():
+			_sync_trap_detected.rpc()
+	
+	print(detecting_player.name, " detected trap at ", global_position)
+
+@rpc("authority", "call_local", "reliable")
+func _sync_trap_detected() -> void:
+	# Client receives trap detection notification
+	is_detected = true
+	sprite.modulate.a = 1.0
+
+func _on_disarm_area_body_entered(body: Node) -> void:
+	# Show "DISARM" text if player is Dwarf and trap is detected
+	if not body.is_in_group("player"):
+		return
+	
+	if not is_detected or is_disarmed:
+		return
+	
+	# Check if player is Dwarf
+	if body.character_stats and body.character_stats.race == "Dwarf":
+		_show_disarm_text(body)
+
+func _on_disarm_area_body_exited(body: Node) -> void:
+	# Hide disarm text when player leaves area
+	if body == disarming_player:
+		_cancel_disarm()
+	_hide_disarm_text(body)
+
+func _show_disarm_text(_player: Node) -> void:
+	# Create "DISARM" label above trap
+	if disarm_label:
+		return  # Already showing
+	
+	disarm_label = Label.new()
+	disarm_label.text = "DISARM"
+	disarm_label.add_theme_font_size_override("font_size", 16)
+	disarm_label.add_theme_color_override("font_color", Color.YELLOW)
+	disarm_label.add_theme_color_override("font_outline_color", Color.BLACK)
+	disarm_label.add_theme_constant_override("outline_size", 2)
+	disarm_label.position = Vector2(-25, -30)
+	disarm_label.z_index = 100
+	add_child(disarm_label)
+
+func _hide_disarm_text(_player: Node) -> void:
+	if disarm_label:
+		disarm_label.queue_free()
+		disarm_label = null
+
+func _update_disarm_ui() -> void:
+	# Update disarm progress (could show radial timer here)
+	if disarm_label:
+		var progress_percent = int((disarm_progress / disarm_duration) * 100)
+		disarm_label.text = "DISARM (" + str(progress_percent) + "%)"
+
+func _cancel_disarm() -> void:
+	disarming_player = null
+	disarm_progress = 0.0
+	# Stop disarming sound
+	if $SfxDisarming.playing:
+		$SfxDisarming.stop()
+	if disarm_label:
+		disarm_label.text = "DISARM"
+
+func _complete_disarm() -> void:
+	# Trap successfully disarmed!
+	is_disarmed = true
+	disarming_player = null
+	disarm_progress = 0.0
+	
+	# Stop disarming sound
+	if $SfxDisarming.playing:
+		$SfxDisarming.stop()
+	
+	# Hide disarm text
+	_hide_disarm_text(null)
+	
+	# Disable activation area
+	if activation_area:
+		activation_area.monitoring = false
+	
+	# Show "TRAP DISARMED" in chat
+	var chat_ui = get_tree().get_first_node_in_group("chat_ui")
+	if chat_ui and chat_ui.has_method("send_system_message"):
+		chat_ui.send_system_message("Trap disarmed by Dwarf!")
+	
+	# Show floating text "TRAP DISARMED"
+	_show_floating_text("TRAP DISARMED", Color.YELLOW)
+	
+	# Change trap visual to show it's disarmed (optional - could fade out or change color)
+	sprite.modulate = Color(0.5, 0.5, 0.5, 0.5)
+	
+	# Sync disarm to all clients
+	if multiplayer.has_multiplayer_peer() and is_inside_tree():
+		if multiplayer.is_server():
+			_sync_trap_disarmed.rpc()
+	
+	print("Trap disarmed!")
+
+@rpc("authority", "call_local", "reliable")
+func _sync_trap_disarmed() -> void:
+	# Client receives trap disarm notification
+	is_disarmed = true
+	sprite.modulate = Color(0.5, 0.5, 0.5, 0.5)
+	if activation_area:
+		activation_area.monitoring = false
+
+func _show_floating_text(text: String, color: Color) -> void:
+	var floating_text_scene = preload("res://scenes/floating_text.tscn")
+	if floating_text_scene:
+		var floating_text = floating_text_scene.instantiate()
+		var parent = get_parent()
+		if parent:
+			parent.add_child(floating_text)
+			floating_text.global_position = Vector2(global_position.x, global_position.y - 20)
+			floating_text.setup(text, color, 0.5, 0.5, null, 1, 1, 0)
+
+func _on_activation_area_body_shape_entered(_body_rid: RID, body: Node2D, _body_shape_index: int, _local_shape_index: int) -> void:
+	# Trap triggered!
+	if not body.is_in_group("player"):
+		return
+	
+	if is_disarmed or is_active:
+		return  # Can't trigger if disarmed or already active
+	
+	if has_cooldown and cooldown_timer > 0:
+		return  # Still on cooldown
+	
+	# Trigger trap
+	is_active = true
+	$SfxActivate.play()
+	animation_player.play("activate")
+	
+	# Trap is now visible to all players (once triggered)
+	if not is_detected:
+		is_detected = true
+		sprite.modulate.a = 1.0
+		if multiplayer.has_multiplayer_peer() and is_inside_tree():
+			if multiplayer.is_server():
+				_sync_trap_detected.rpc()
+	
+	# Deal damage to player (with luck-based avoidance)
+	_deal_trap_damage(body)
+	
+	# Start cooldown if applicable
+	if has_cooldown:
+		cooldown_timer = cooldown_time
+		await animation_player.animation_finished
+		animation_player.play("reset")
+		await animation_player.animation_finished
+		is_active = false
+	else:
+		# One-time trap - stays triggered
+		pass
+
+func _deal_trap_damage(player: Node) -> void:
+	if not player or not player.character_stats:
+		return
+	
+	# Luck-based avoidance check
+	var luck_stat = player.character_stats.baseStats.lck + player.character_stats.get_pass("lck")
+	var avoid_chance = luck_stat * 0.02  # 2% per luck point (e.g., 10 luck = 20% avoid)
+	var avoid_roll = randf()
+	
+	if avoid_roll < avoid_chance:
+		$SfxAvoid.play()
+		# Player avoided trap damage!
+		print(player.name, " avoided trap damage! (", avoid_chance * 100, "% chance)")
+		_show_floating_text("AVOIDED", Color.GREEN)
+		return
+	
+	# Apply trap damage (affected by player's defense)
+	var final_damage = player.character_stats.calculate_damage(trap_damage, false, false)
+	
+	if player.has_method("rpc_take_damage"):
+		player.rpc_take_damage(trap_damage, global_position)
+	
+	print(player.name, " took ", final_damage, " trap damage")

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