Game Setup, Player Movement, Shooting, and Bullet Management

[Shivg2901]

Description

Set up the basic structure of the game with a player-controlled car that can move within the terminal using the up and down (or left and right) arrow keys or WASD. The car should shoot bullets upwards (or in a direction aligned with the movement), and bullets should move across the screen, disappearing after leaving the view. This issue will also involve managing bullets, including creation, movement, and removal.

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Tasks

Install Required Libraries

• Install and configure necessary libraries like blessed (for terminal window handling) and keyboard (for capturing user input).
• Configure the game to run in a terminal-based CLI environment with smooth visuals.

Create the Game Window

• Use the blessed library to create a terminal window.
• Set the window dimensions and display the initial game screen (with an empty background or a simple border).
• Ensure proper screen resizing and smooth rendering to avoid glitches.

Render the Player (Car)

• Define a player object (car) using a simple character or symbol (e.g., #, @).
• Position the car in the center of the screen initially.
• Ensure the car's position can be updated based on player input.

Implement Player Movement

• Capture player input for movement using the arrow keys or WASD (up, down, left, right).
• Ensure the car's movement is constrained within the terminal screen boundaries:
  • Vertical Movement: Up/Down.
  • Horizontal Movement: Left/Right.
• Smooth transitions between movements with a frame update.

Implement Shooting Mechanic

• Add a mechanic that lets the player shoot bullets using the Spacebar or assume the car shoots bullets continously whatever feels appropriate.
• Represent bullets using a character (e.g., * or |).
• Position bullets slightly above (or ahead) of the player car when fired, depending on the movement type.

Bullet Movement

• Ensure bullets move upwards (or horizontally) when fired.
• Update the bullet's position on the screen at regular intervals.
• Handle the movement smoothly, ensuring bullets travel across the screen, respecting the boundaries of the game window.

Bullet Removal

• Detect when bullets go off the screen or exit the view and remove them.
• Optionally, remove bullets from memory or mark them for removal to avoid resource drain.

Game Update and Rendering

• Continuously refresh the terminal screen to reflect:
  • The player's car position.
  • Bullet positions and movement.
• Avoid flickering or performance issues by managing screen updates efficiently.

User Input Handling

• Ensure the game can handle user input without delay, allowing smooth interaction.
• Implement a key event loop for continuous input capture (e.g., WASD for movement, Spacebar for shooting).

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Acceptance Criteria

• The terminal window is successfully created, and the player’s car is rendered appropriately on the screen.
• The player can move the car up, down (or left, right) using the arrow keys or WASD, with movement constrained within the terminal window.
• The player can shoot bullets upwards (or horizontally) with bullets appearing at the correct position relative to the car.
• Bullets move across the screen and are automatically removed when they go off-screen or leave the visible terminal area.
• The game window continuously updates the screen to reflect the current state of the car and bullets.
• The user input is captured smoothly and without delay, providing a responsive gameplay experience.

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Deliverables

• A fully functional CLI game window where the car can move based on user input (either up and down or left and right).
• A working bullet mechanic that allows the car to shoot upwards (or horizontally), with bullets moving across the screen and disappearing when they exit.
• Continuous updates to the game screen to reflect the current state (player movement, bullet positions).
• Smooth user input handling for movement and shooting without performance issues.

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Notes

• Player Movement: The car should only move within the terminal's screen boundaries. If the player tries to move beyond the screen edges, the car should not move further.
• Bullet Mechanics: Bullet movement should be smooth, and bullets should be removed from the screen once they travel beyond the window. Consider implementing a method to handle the removal efficiently to avoid memory bloat.
• Game Loop: The game should run in a continuous loop where the player's input and screen updates happen without delays.

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Additional Suggestions

• You could add a frame rate limit to smoothen the movement of both the player and the bullets, ensuring consistent gameplay across different terminal environments.

[Darkknight0125]

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[Shivg2901]

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