gameplay-mechanics

name	gameplay-mechanics
version	2.0.0
description	Core gameplay mechanics implementation, system interactions, feedback loops, and iterative balance refinement for engaging player experiences.
sasmp_version	1.3.0
bonded_agent	01-game-designer
bond_type	PRIMARY_BOND
parameters	[{"name":"mechanic_type","type":"string","required":false,"validation":{"enum":["combat","movement","puzzle","progression","economy"]}},{"name":"complexity","type":"string","required":false,"validation":{"enum":["simple","moderate","complex"]}}]
retry_policy	{"enabled":true,"max_attempts":3,"backoff":"exponential"}
observability	{"log_events":["start","complete","error"],"metrics":["engagement_time","action_frequency","balance_score"]}

Gameplay Mechanics Implementation

Core Mechanics Framework

┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│                    ACTION → EFFECT LOOP                      │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│  INPUT          PROCESS          OUTPUT          FEEDBACK   │
│  ┌─────┐       ┌─────────┐      ┌─────────┐    ┌─────────┐ │
│  │Press│──────→│Validate │─────→│Update   │───→│Visual   │ │
│  │Button│      │& Execute│      │State    │    │Audio    │ │
│  └─────┘       └─────────┘      └─────────┘    │Haptic   │ │
│                                                 └─────────┘ │
│                                                              │
│  TIMING REQUIREMENTS:                                        │
│  • Input → Response: < 100ms (feels responsive)             │
│  • Animation start: < 50ms (feels instant)                  │
│  • Audio feedback: < 20ms (in sync with action)             │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘

Feedback Loop Design

FEEDBACK TIMING LAYERS:
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│  IMMEDIATE (0-100ms):                                        │
│  ├─ Button press sound                                      │
│  ├─ Animation start                                         │
│  ├─ Screen shake                                            │
│  └─ Controller vibration                                    │
│                                                              │
│  SHORT-TERM (100ms-1s):                                      │
│  ├─ Damage numbers appear                                   │
│  ├─ Health bar updates                                      │
│  ├─ Enemy reaction animation                                │
│  └─ Particle effects                                        │
│                                                              │
│  LONG-TERM (1s+):                                            │
│  ├─ XP/Score increase                                       │
│  ├─ Level up notification                                   │
│  ├─ Achievement unlock                                      │
│  └─ Story progression                                       │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘

Combat Mechanics

// ✅ Production-Ready: Combat State Machine
public class CombatStateMachine : MonoBehaviour
{
    public enum CombatState { Idle, Attacking, Blocking, Recovering, Staggered }

    [Header("Combat Parameters")]
    [SerializeField]   attackDamage = ;
    []   attackRange = ;
    []   attackCooldown = ;
    []   blockDamageReduction = ;
    []   staggerDuration = ;

     CombatState _currentState = CombatState.Idle;
      _stateTimer;

      Action<CombatState> OnStateChanged;
      Action<> OnDamageDealt;
      Action<> OnDamageTaken;

    
    {
         (_currentState != CombatState.Idle)  ;

        TransitionTo(CombatState.Attacking);
        StartCoroutine(AttackSequence());
         ;
    }

    
    {
        
        ;

        
         hits = Physics.OverlapSphere(transform.position + transform.forward, attackRange);
         ( hit  hits)
        {
             (hit.TryGetComponent<IDamageable>(  target))
            {
                target.TakeDamage(attackDamage);
                OnDamageDealt?.Invoke(attackDamage);
            }
        }

        
        ;
        TransitionTo(CombatState.Idle);
    }

    
    {
         finalDamage = _currentState == CombatState.Blocking
            ? damage * ( - blockDamageReduction)
            : damage;

        OnDamageTaken?.Invoke(finalDamage);

         (finalDamage > ) 
        {
            TransitionTo(CombatState.Staggered);
            StartCoroutine(RecoverFromStagger());
        }

         finalDamage;
    }

    
    {
        _currentState = newState;
        _stateTimer = ;
        OnStateChanged?.Invoke(newState);
    }
}