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Roadmap

This roadmap outlines the planned features and development priorities for Super Tux War.

Current Status

✅ Completed (Phase 0 - Core Foundation)

  • Player Movement

    • SMW-style physics (walk, run, jump)
    • Variable jump height
    • Coyote time and jump buffering
    • Ice block physics (reduced friction)

  • Level System

    • 32×32 tile-based levels
    • TileMapLayer support (solid, semisolid, decoration)
    • Level thumbnails with auto-generation
    • Level info and metadata

  • Combat System

    • Head stomp mechanics
    • Character death and respawn (2s delay)
    • Gravestone spawning
    • Score tracking

  • AI System

    • NPC controller with pathfinding
    • Navigation graph generation
    • Jump arc physics simulation
    • Multiple CPU character support (up to 7 tested)

  • Character System

    • Modular character components (physics, visuals, lifecycle)
    • Character selection (Tux, Beasty, Gopher)
    • Animation system
    • CPU color tinting

  • UI System

    • Start menu with character selection
    • Level selection
    • Pause menu
    • Game over scoreboard
    • Dev menu (F11/F12 debug tools)

  • Editor Tools

    • Level thumbnail baker plugin
    • Auto-baking on level save

In Progress (Phase 1)

🚧 Items & Power-ups

Status: Planning phase

Planned Items:

  • Stompboxes: Breakable boxes that spawn items
  • Fish: Speed boost power-up
  • Floppies: Collectible items (scoring)
  • Sudo: Invincibility power-up
  • Throwable hazards: Objects that can be thrown at opponents
  • Level-wide stun: Item that stuns all other characters

Technical Requirements:

  • Item spawning system
  • Item collision and pickup
  • Power-up state management
  • Throwable object physics
  • Visual effects for power-ups

Phase 2: Audio System

🎵 Sound & Music

Priority: High
Status: Not started

Sound Effects Needed:

  • Jump sound
  • Stomp hit sound
  • Death sound
  • Respawn sound
  • Item pickup sound
  • Power-up activation sound
  • UI interaction sounds

Music Needed:

  • Menu music
  • Level music (multiple tracks)
  • Victory/game over music

Technical Requirements:

  • AudioStreamPlayer management
  • Sound effect system with pooling
  • Music system with crossfading
  • Volume controls and settings
  • Audio bus configuration

Phase 3: Multiplayer

🎮 Local Multiplayer

Priority: High
Status: Not started

Features:

  • Split-screen support (2-4 players)
  • Local input management for multiple controllers
  • Camera system for multiple viewports
  • Per-player UI elements

Technical Requirements:

  • Input device mapping
  • Viewport splitting and management
  • Character spawning for local players
  • Score tracking per player

🌐 Network Multiplayer

Priority: Medium
Status: Not started (requires local multiplayer first)

Phase 3a: Peer-to-Peer

  • Host/join game system
  • P2P networking with Godot's high-level multiplayer API
  • Lobby system
  • Player synchronization
  • Input prediction and lag compensation

Phase 3b: Dedicated Servers (Optional)

  • Server browser
  • Matchmaking
  • Server hosting tools
  • Anti-cheat considerations

Technical Requirements:

  • Network architecture design
  • State synchronization
  • Rollback netcode (if needed)
  • Connection handling and reconnection
  • Network optimization

Phase 4: Game Modes

🏆 Game Modes

Priority: Medium
Status: Not started (requires multiplayer)

Currently only Free-for-All Deathmatch exists.

Planned Modes:

  • Team Deathmatch: Teams compete for most stomps
  • Capture the Flag: Grab the flag and return to base
  • Last One Standing: Battle royale style, limited lives
  • Collect the Floppies: Gather the most collectibles
  • King of the Hill: Control a zone for longest time
  • Race Mode: First to reach the goal

Technical Requirements:

  • Game mode framework/system
  • Team management
  • Mode-specific UI
  • Win conditions and scoring
  • Mode-specific level requirements

Phase 5: Content Expansion

🌍 Worlds & Levels

Priority: Medium
Status: 2 levels exist, need more

Needs:

  • 10-20 levels across multiple worlds
  • Themed worlds (ice, desert, forest, castle, etc.)
  • Boss arenas (if boss mode is added)
  • Community level support/workshop

Level Themes Needed:

  • Ice/Snow world
  • Desert world
  • Forest world
  • Castle/Dungeon world
  • Tech/Cyber world
  • Sky/Cloud world

🎨 Visual Polish

Priority: Low-Medium
Status: Basic pixel art exists

Needs:

  • Particle effects (dust, impact, power-up sparkles)
  • Screen shake and juice effects
  • Improved character sprites (see CONTRIBUTING.md)
  • Animated backgrounds
  • Weather effects (rain, snow)
  • Lighting effects

🎭 Additional Characters

Priority: Medium
Status: 3 characters exist (Tux, Beasty, Gopher)

Planned Characters (see CONTRIBUTING.md):

  • OpenBSD Fish (Puffy)
  • GIMP (Wilber)
  • GNU (Gnu)
  • Rust (Ferris the crab)
  • More open-source mascots

Technical Requirements:

  • Character-specific stats/abilities (optional)
  • More animations (attack, special moves)
  • Character unlock system (optional)

Phase 6: Polish & Quality of Life

✨ Polish

Priority: Low-Medium
Status: Ongoing

Features:

  • Better UI/UX design
  • Improved menu animations
  • Tutorial/how to play
  • Settings menu (controls, audio, graphics)
  • Key rebinding
  • Gamepad support improvements
  • Accessibility options

🛠️ Developer Tools

Priority: Low
Status: Basic dev menu exists

Enhancements:

  • Level editor improvements
  • In-game debug tools
  • Performance profiler
  • Network testing tools
  • Replay system

Phase 7: Platform Support

📱 Additional Platforms

Priority: Low
Status: Web build works, desktop TBD

Platforms:

  • ✅ Web (HTML5) - Working
  • 🚧 Linux - Tested locally, needs official builds
  • 🚧 Windows - Needs testing
  • 🚧 macOS - Needs testing
  • ❓ Steam Deck - Future consideration
  • ❓ Mobile (Android/iOS) - Low priority, needs UI redesign

Long-Term Ideas

These are ideas for the distant future, priority TBD:

  • Modding Support: Custom characters, levels, items
  • Level Editor In-Game: Built-in level creation tool
  • Spectator Mode: Watch matches
  • Replays: Save and replay matches
  • Statistics: Detailed player stats and achievements
  • Seasonal Events: Limited-time modes and cosmetics
  • Tournament Mode: Bracket system for competitive play
  • Custom Game Rules: Modifiers and mutators

Contributing to Roadmap Items

Interested in implementing a feature? Here's how to help:

  1. Check GitHub Issues: Features may have associated issues
  2. Discuss First: Open an issue or discussion for major features
  3. Start Small: Pick smaller tasks if you're new to the codebase
  4. See CONTRIBUTING.md: For general contribution guidelines

Timeline

Note: This is a hobby project with no fixed timeline. Features will be completed as contributors have time and interest. The phases are priority-based, not time-based.

Current Focus: Phase 1 (Items) and Phase 2 (Audio)

Last Updated: 2025-11-09
Version: 0.1.0-alpha