[Phase 3] Enemy Variety & Special Abilities #6

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2026-09-03T14:07:10-07:00

letteka commented

2026-09-03 14:07:10 -07:00

Goal: Add more enemy types and special behaviors to create strategic depth.

1. Enemy Type 3 (Tank/Heavy)

High survivability threat:

Very high health pool and damage resistance
Slow but steady forward movement
May have armor plating or shield
Drops large amount of currency when defeated
Requires coordinated goose attacks to break through

2. Enemy Type 4 (Sniper/Ranged)

Long-range threat:

Medium health, slower movement
Attacks from distance before reaching player
Has long reload time between shots
Requires kiting or flanking strategies
Drops medium value currency

3. Special Abilities Implementation

Create system for special behaviors:

Dash ability: sudden burst of speed, may knock back geese
Regeneration: slowly recover health over time
Enrage: increased aggression when low on health
Pack behavior: coordinate with nearby allies
Camouflage: become invisible for brief periods
Throwbacks: throw captured objects at player

4. Ability Resource System

Implement ability cooldowns:

Cooldown timer visual indicator
Ability cost in feathers (if applicable)
Randomize cooldown slightly for unpredictability
Grant bonus abilities after successful kills

5. Enemy Weak Points

Add strategic vulnerability system:

Some enemies have exposed weak spots
Headshots or critical hits deal extra damage
Certain abilities effective against specific enemy types
Visual indicators for targeting priorities

Exit Criteria:

Three distinct enemy types with unique roles
At least 2 special abilities implemented and balanced
Enemy variety creates meaningful strategic choices
Each enemy type requires different approach to defeat

**Goal:** Add more enemy types and special behaviors to create strategic depth. ### 1. Enemy Type 3 (Tank/Heavy) High survivability threat: - Very high health pool and damage resistance - Slow but steady forward movement - May have armor plating or shield - Drops large amount of currency when defeated - Requires coordinated goose attacks to break through ### 2. Enemy Type 4 (Sniper/Ranged) Long-range threat: - Medium health, slower movement - Attacks from distance before reaching player - Has long reload time between shots - Requires kiting or flanking strategies - Drops medium value currency ### 3. Special Abilities Implementation Create system for special behaviors: - Dash ability: sudden burst of speed, may knock back geese - Regeneration: slowly recover health over time - Enrage: increased aggression when low on health - Pack behavior: coordinate with nearby allies - Camouflage: become invisible for brief periods - Throwbacks: throw captured objects at player ### 4. Ability Resource System Implement ability cooldowns: - Cooldown timer visual indicator - Ability cost in feathers (if applicable) - Randomize cooldown slightly for unpredictability - Grant bonus abilities after successful kills ### 5. Enemy Weak Points Add strategic vulnerability system: - Some enemies have exposed weak spots - Headshots or critical hits deal extra damage - Certain abilities effective against specific enemy types - Visual indicators for targeting priorities ### Exit Criteria: - Three distinct enemy types with unique roles - At least 2 special abilities implemented and balanced - Enemy variety creates meaningful strategic choices - Each enemy type requires different approach to defeat

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Reference: letteka/YeetGeese#6