Alpha 0.6 - Foundation & Interface Modernization

🏗️ Architecture Modernization

State Machine Revolution

• Complete rework of state machine architecture for better modularity
• Improved AI decision-making with cleaner state transitions
• Enhanced maintainability and debugging capabilities

Combat System Refactor

• New dedicated CombatModule for centralized combat logic
• Cleaner damage attribution and tracking systems
• Improved combat flow and responsiveness

💝 Relationship & Social Systems

Relationship Meter

• New RelationshipMeter component with approval tracking
• Dynamic relationship progression based on player actions
• Visual feedback for relationship status changes

🎮 UI/UX Overhaul

Enhanced Interface Components

• Extracted casting logic to dedicated CastBar component
• Upgraded hotbar with improved visual design and functionality
• Modernized stat bars with better information display
• New inventory management system with grid-based layout
• Comprehensive skillbook UI for ability management

Visual Improvements

• Attack flags now position correctly above enemy heads
• Enhanced visual clarity across all UI elements
• Improved information hierarchy and readability

⚙️ System Management

Game Manager Enhancements

• Centralized enemyXpValues in GameManager for better organization
• StartMenu converted to enum system for type safety
• Improved global state management

Skill System Rebalancing

• Comprehensive balance pass across all skill types
• Refined resource costs and cooldown timings
• Enhanced progression curves for better gameplay flow

🛠️ Technical Foundation

Infrastructure Improvements

• Damage attribution infrastructure prepared for future features
• Enhanced debugging and monitoring capabilities
• Improved code organization and maintainability
• Better separation of concerns across all systems

Performance Optimizations

• Streamlined component interactions
• Reduced overhead in UI rendering
• More efficient state management

Alpha 0.6 focuses on modernizing core systems and establishing robust foundations for upcoming major features while delivering immediate improvements to user experience and code quality.