[Phase 2] Game Design & Enemy Behavior #5

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2026-09-03T14:05:06-07:00

letteka commented

2026-09-03 14:05:06 -07:00

Goal: Flesh out enemy types, behaviors, and the goose projectile physics to create a balanced core loop.

1. Goose Projectile System (Physics)

Implement proper physics-based throwing with:

Apply force based on camera direction + throw strength multiplier
Add spin/angular velocity for realistic rotation
Implement drag/drag coefficient for air resistance
Handle ricochet or deflection off surfaces
Add hit sound, particle effect, damage indicator on impact
Consider adding curve/arc trajectory visualization for aiming

2. Enemy AI States

Implement basic state machine:

Idle: wait at spawn point or patrol between points
Chase: move directly toward player/base when in range
Attack: engage player if within melee range
DamageTaken: stagger/dashback when hit by goose
Die: collapse, play death animation, drop resources

3. Enemy Type 1 (Basic)

Simple soldier-like enemy:

Moderate health pool
Straight-line movement toward base
Basic attack (melee or ranged)
Standard speed and turn radius
Drops medium currency on death

4. Enemy Type 2 (Fast/Aggressive)

High-risk, high-reward enemy:

Lower health but faster movement speed
Aggressive targeting (prioritizes weak points)
May have special ability: dash attack or rapid fire
Drops higher value currency

5. Damage & Health System

Implement robust damage calculation:

Separate projectile damage (geese) vs melee damage
Damage reduction from shields/armors if applicable
Overkill prevention (no excess damage to player/enemy)
Knockback or stagger effect on high damage hits
Visual feedback (flashes, screen shake, hit particles)

6. Wave Balancing

Create balanced wave progression:

Define enemy counts and types per wave
Ensure difficulty scales appropriately
Consider adding special elite enemies at peak waves
Balance spawn rates so player has time to react
Design currency drop rates that feel fair

Exit Criteria:

Goose throwing feels weighted and responsive (not instant)
Enemies exhibit varied behaviors across types
Damage numbers/effects give clear feedback
Wave difficulty curve is engaging
Core loop is tight: spawn -> chase -> throw -> damage -> win/lose

**Goal:** Flesh out enemy types, behaviors, and the goose projectile physics to create a balanced core loop. ### 1. Goose Projectile System (Physics) Implement proper physics-based throwing with: - Apply force based on camera direction + throw strength multiplier - Add spin/angular velocity for realistic rotation - Implement drag/drag coefficient for air resistance - Handle ricochet or deflection off surfaces - Add hit sound, particle effect, damage indicator on impact - Consider adding curve/arc trajectory visualization for aiming ### 2. Enemy AI States Implement basic state machine: - Idle: wait at spawn point or patrol between points - Chase: move directly toward player/base when in range - Attack: engage player if within melee range - DamageTaken: stagger/dashback when hit by goose - Die: collapse, play death animation, drop resources ### 3. Enemy Type 1 (Basic) Simple soldier-like enemy: - Moderate health pool - Straight-line movement toward base - Basic attack (melee or ranged) - Standard speed and turn radius - Drops medium currency on death ### 4. Enemy Type 2 (Fast/Aggressive) High-risk, high-reward enemy: - Lower health but faster movement speed - Aggressive targeting (prioritizes weak points) - May have special ability: dash attack or rapid fire - Drops higher value currency ### 5. Damage & Health System Implement robust damage calculation: - Separate projectile damage (geese) vs melee damage - Damage reduction from shields/armors if applicable - Overkill prevention (no excess damage to player/enemy) - Knockback or stagger effect on high damage hits - Visual feedback (flashes, screen shake, hit particles) ### 6. Wave Balancing Create balanced wave progression: - Define enemy counts and types per wave - Ensure difficulty scales appropriately - Consider adding special elite enemies at peak waves - Balance spawn rates so player has time to react - Design currency drop rates that feel fair ### Exit Criteria: - Goose throwing feels weighted and responsive (not instant) - Enemies exhibit varied behaviors across types - Damage numbers/effects give clear feedback - Wave difficulty curve is engaging - Core loop is tight: spawn -> chase -> throw -> damage -> win/lose

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Reference: letteka/YeetGeese#5