DevLog 3: Opponent Logic + More Effects

DATE: 7/2/2025

Opponent Logic

• Added Scaling opponents more concretely
  • Awards increased for harder enemies
  • Highest tier can give gimmicks
  • Player can now have 5 gimmicks and opponents have up to 3
• Adjusted the cards to visually show the gimmick you can earn by fighting them

Added Hardcore Deck to starting line-up

• Small Change but you can start with hardcore now from the start
  • After 10 wins with either you unlock Puroresu
    • Poison

Effects Added to Gimmicks and Effects

• Every effect now has a sound + most have an animation
  • Yours will pop up when they trigger as well as going into the left column

Power Meter System (Strike Multiplier Minigame) 

•  Triggers at the start of turns with Strike cards in play 
•  A sliding power bar appears with a moving marker 
  •  You must click when the marker is closest to the center 
  •  Your timing determines a damage multiplier for all Strike cards this turn: 
    •  Perfect hit (centered): x2.0 multiplier 
    •  Near hit: x1.5 multiplier 
    •  Missed timing: x1.0 multiplier (no bonus) 
    •  A quick results display shows your timing and multiplier before strikes resolve 
    •  Adds a skill-based bonus layer to otherwise strategic card play

Next Steps:

• Even More Tutorial added
• Polish it all
• Add a Collection Tab
• Add Settings Menu
• Add Challenge Modes for runs you've beaten (gotten to 10 wins)