v1.0.1

ColdCase v1.0.1 – Update Release 🛠️

Under the oaks is proud to announce v1.0.1 - a minor update that builds on our official v1.0.0 release by enhancing server testing, expanding documentation, and addressing a variety of minor bugs. This update aims to improve stability and clarity, ensuring a smoother gameplay experience while we continue to polish ColdCase.

What’s New in v1.0.1?

🔍 Improved Server Testing & Stability

• Additional test cases now cover more scenarios to help catch potential issues before they reach production.
• Improved error handling and server port management for more reliable connections.

📚 Expanded Documentation

• More comprehensive and clearer documentation has been added, including detailed descriptions of game mechanics and system architecture.
• Enhanced in-code Javadoc deployment ensures that future developers and testers have better insights into system behavior.

🐞 Minor Bug Fixes

Addressed several small bugs identified in v1.0.0:

• Fixed issues with certain edge cases in gameplay interactions.
• Resolved minor problems in sprite behavior and game state updates.

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What's Changed

• Development by @MaxRBecker in #185
• [#117] -added Test for Hole -added HoleTexture to TextureController -… by @jean874 in #189
• [#190] Add Tests by @Danmyrer in #191
• 59 test movableblock by @Toninskyy in #192
• 193 finalize documentation by @Danmyrer in #194
• 195 test add missing cases by @Danmyrer in #196
• Update README.md by @Danmyrer in #197
• [#200] added tests for GoalObj by @jean874 in #202
• [#198] added missing case by @jean874 in #199
• Max r becker readm epatch 1 by @MaxRBecker in #203
• Release 1.0.1 - Abgabe by @MaxRBecker in #204

Full Changelog: v1.0.0...v1.0.1

v1.0.0

ColdCase v1.0.0 Release Notes 🎉

Under the oaks is proud to present v1.0.0, the first official release of our puzzle-adventure game! This milestone introduces polished gameplay, fully realized visuals, and new levels to challenge and immerse players. Thank you for being part of this journey!

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What’s New in v1.0.0?

🎮 Core Gameplay

The core gameplay remains as engaging as ever:

• Navigate the Normal World and the Ghost World using unique mechanics in each realm.
• Solve puzzles with movable blocks, portals, spikes, and goal flags.
• Seamless Game State Updates for dynamic and logical interactions:
  • Add, remove, or move objects with consistent updates.
  • Ensure texture and player passability changes reflect immediately.

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🖌️ Graphics & Sprites

• All previously missing sprites have been implemented:
  • Ghost Character in all 4 directions
  • Portals
  • Spike Triggers
• Polished textures for environments, objects, and characters, bringing the game world to life.

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🌐 Multiplayer

• Stability Improvements: Most edge cases have been resolved, delivering smoother multiplayer gameplay.
• Core functionality fully optimized for cooperative problem-solving.

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🧩 Level Design

• 3 Tutorial Levels: Introduce new players to ColdCase mechanics with step-by-step guidance.
• 3 Full Levels: Each offering unique challenges and varying difficulty to test your skills.

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🛠️ Quality Enhancements

• Automated Testing: Automated tests have been implemented for improved stability, though test coverage is not yet at 100%.

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Known Limitations

• Multiplayer edge cases are mostly resolved but still under observation.
• Test coverage is below 100%; additional automated tests are planned for future releases.
• spike trigger sprite sometimes does not reflect the spike trap state correctly

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Feedback Encouraged!

Please report any issues or suggestions to help us improve ColdCase! Your input is invaluable as we work toward a more polished game.

Let’s build something amazing together. 🧩

Full Changelog: https://github.com/under-the-oaks/ColdCase-Client/commits/v1.0.0

What's Changed

• [#114] Expanded InteractionChain.java and refactored Door_Trigger.jav… by @Danmyrer in #144
• 142 refactor movableblocktranscendent by @Danmyrer in #145
• [#64] test gamecontroller by @Danmyrer in #148
• [#63] added test for addTileContentUpdate by @jean874 in #110
• [#67] added test for RemoveTileContentUpdate and small fix by @jean874 in #111
• [#62] added test for Tile by @jean874 in #112
• 129 UI main menu by @MaxRBecker in #158
• 149 server provided lobby id for new games by @jean874 in #150
• [#135] Added Ghosttexture to TextureController by @jonachri in #163
• 133 both client need to wait until both have reached the goal by @jean874 in #156
• 136 create one new lvl by @Toninskyy in #167
• [#154] Door trigger sprite now changes with interaction by @Toninskyy in #170
• 134 load new lvl on both clients by @jean874 in #168
• 159 Timeouts now result in Action returning false and Small change… by @jean874 in #169
• 66 test moveupdate by @Yassine091 in #151
• [#160] fixed game crashing when trying to connect twice by @MaxRBecker in #171
• [#164] ghost world textures added by @jean874 in #165
• [#139] added pause Menu with restart and exit button by @MaxRBecker in #172
• 126 smoother movement by @Toninskyy in #166
• 128 bug item wird aufgehoben wenn man wasd drückt und die bewegung false rerturned by @Danmyrer in #174
• [#178] trigger only interactable with glove by @Toninskyy in #179
• 157 menu and button design by @jean874 in #176
• 157 menu and button design by @jean874 in #180
• [#141] Bug Fixes + 3 Tutorial Level by @Yassine091 in #177
• [#138] added Chess like identifiers to the blocksides of the lost row… by @MaxRBecker in #175
• [183] server error handling by @jean874 in #183

Full Changelog: v0.1.0-mvp...v1.0.0

ColdCase v0.1.0 - MVP Release 🛠️

We’re excited to share the Minimum Viable Product (MVP) of ColdCase! This early version is designed to showcase the game’s core mechanics and give testers a first look at the gameplay. Please note: this is not the final version and is intended for testing purposes only.

What’s Included in v0.1.0?

🎮 Core Gameplay

• Player Movement: Navigate through the grid-based world using W, A, S, D to move and E to interact.
• Two Worlds: Explore the Normal World and the Ghost World, with unique puzzles and mechanics in each.
• Puzzle Elements:
  • Movable blocks (world-specific and transcendent).
  • Portals for transferring items between worlds.
  • Doors, holes, and goal flags for challenging problem-solving.

🔄 Game State Updates

• Dynamic Map Changes: Add, remove, or move objects using robust GameState Update mechanics.
• Interactive Systems: GameState updates include player passability changes, texture updates, and more, ensuring consistent and logical puzzle interactions.

🎨 Sprites

Included assets:

• Detective (all angles).
• Standard blocks for both worlds.
• Glove (Normal World).
• Movable blocks and goal objects.
• Door (Open and Closed)

Still in progress:

• Ghost character.
• Portal sprite.

Known Limitations

• Graphics: Missing some sprites, including the ghost character, doors, and portals.
• Multiplayer: Core networking functionality is included, but edge case handling and optimizations are ongoing.
• Testing: Only manually tested so far; automated tests will be introduced in future releases.
• Level Design: Current puzzles are minimal and serve to showcase the mechanics rather than deliver a polished gameplay experience.

What’s Next?

This MVP is a testing release to gather feedback and ensure the foundational systems work as expected. Upcoming updates will include:

• Fully implemented sprites for all gameplay elements.
• Expanded puzzles and level design.
• Additional multiplayer refinements.
• Automated testing for greater stability.

Feedback Encouraged!

This release is not intended for general use and should be evaluated in a controlled testing environment. Please report any issues or suggestions to help us improve ColdCase! Your input is invaluable as we work toward a polished final product.

Let’s build something amazing together. 🧩

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Detailed Release Notes

• ColdCase-Client #1 by @Danmyrer in #2
• reinitialized project for desktop target and java 21 by @Danmyrer in #5
• 7 libgdx class to render loaded world by @MaxRBecker in #8
• 38 create folder structure in client repo by @MaxRBecker in #39
• 22 implement wall by @Yassine091 in #37
• Implement Local Interaction System by @Danmyrer in #45
• Create test.yml by @jonachri in #43
• 15 create player objekt by @MaxRBecker in #44
• [#10] implemented movableBlock by @MaxRBecker in #49
• 47 adding codecoverage to ci pipeline by @Danmyrer in #48
• 29 test map class by @jonachri in #72
• 11 implement item objects by @jean874 in #50
• [#74] added null checks to Map.getTileContentByType() by @MaxRBecker in #78
• [#82] e press crashes game by @MaxRBecker in #87
• [#52] - Added GloveItem by @jonachri in #93
• [#58] -Added ItemObjectTest by @jonachri in #94
• 23 implement a goal object by @Yassine091 in #91
• 51 interpret json file as map object by @MaxRBecker in #81
• [#82] Player Controller is the Input Processor for our game by @MaxRBecker in #88
• 34 create socket connetion to server by @Danmyrer in #100
• 19 implement door object by @MaxRBecker in #105
• [#73] Added updateMap- and updateUntilStable-Test by @jonachri in #95
• [#53] -Added basic InventoryUI by @jonachri in #92
• 96 new textures by @jonachri in #106
• [#54] implemented display character look direction (when moving) by @Toninskyy in #84
• 104 implement hole object by @jean874 in #113
• 18 implement portal object by @jonachri in #109
• 98 create mvp level by @Danmyrer in #120
• MVP v0.1.0 Release by @Danmyrer in #119

New Contributors

• @Danmyrer made their first contribution in #2
• @Yassine091 made their first contribution in #37
• @jonachri made their first contribution in #43
• @jean874 made their first contribution in #50
• @Toninskyy made their first contribution in #84

Full Changelog: https://github.com/under-the-oaks/ColdCase-Client/commits/v0.1.0-mvp