DungeonsOfKharadum/CHANGELOG.md

Changelog

Latest Update - Box Physics & Combat System

✨ New Features

1. Z-Axis Physics for Boxes

• Boxes now fly in realistic arcs when thrown (just like players)
• Added position_z, velocity_z, gravity_z simulation
• Visual feedback with sprite offset and scaling based on height
• Smooth landing animation with squash-and-stretch effect

2. Dynamic Shadow System

• Added shadow sprites to both players and boxes
• Shadows scale down and fade as objects get higher
• Real-time shadow updates based on Z-position
• Helps visualize height in the 2D top-down view

3. Box Breaking Mechanic

• Boxes shatter into 4 smaller pieces on impact
• Pieces fly outward in random directions
• Fade out animation before disappearing
• Triggered when hitting players or other boxes mid-air

4. Combat System

• Players take 10 damage when hit by thrown boxes
• Knockback effect pushes players away from impact
• Flash red visual feedback on damage
• Health system with respawn at origin on death
• Damage synced across network

5. Mid-Air Collision Detection

• Boxes detect collisions while airborne
• Separate handling for player vs box collisions
• Chain reactions: thrown box breaks target box too
• Network-synchronized breaking effects

🔧 Technical Improvements

CharacterBody2D Migration

• Converted boxes from RigidBody2D to CharacterBody2D
• Deterministic physics for better network sync
• Direct velocity control instead of forces/impulses
• Eliminated non-deterministic physics simulation issues

Helper Functions

• Added _is_box() and _is_player() helper functions
• Simplified collision detection logic
• Easier to maintain and extend

Network Synchronization

• Added _sync_damage() RPC for player damage
• All breaking effects visible on all clients
• Proper authority checks for damage dealing

🎨 Visual Enhancements

• Shadow sprites with dynamic opacity
• Height-based sprite scaling
• Landing squash-and-stretch animation
• Breaking particle effects

📝 Documentation Updates

• Updated README with new features
• Added combat system details
• Documented box breaking mechanics
• Updated interaction system description

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Previous Updates

Multiplayer Foundation

• Host/Join system with ENet
• Local + Online multiplayer support
• Command-line arguments (--host, --join)
• Player synchronization

Interaction System

• Tap vs Hold grab mechanics
• Lift, push, pull, throw
• Player-on-player interactions
• Smart placement system
• Z-axis simulation for thrown players

Network Improvements

• Fixed player spawning on clients
• Proper authority management
• RPC synchronization for all interactions
• Collision state syncing