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v0.1.1

20 Oct 01:04
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🎮 Release Notes — v0.1.1

This release introduces an all-new Single Player Mode with CPU opponents and major improvements for mobile gameplay controls, delivering a smoother and more engaging experience.

✨ New Features

🧠 Single Player Mode (Solo Play)

You can now play without needing opponents! Challenge the CPU in Solo Mode with three unique difficulty levels:

  • Easy – Beginner-friendly pacing
  • Medium – Faster and more reactive CPU
  • Nightmare – Extreme difficulty - it's a nightmare!

📱 Mobile Gameplay Upgrades

Mobile users now get full-screen control support for a much better gameplay experience.

  • Touch Anywhere to Move – No more tiny virtual joystick
  • Smooth Drag Controls – Move continuously by dragging
  • Directional Feedback – A small visual indicator shows your movement direction
  • Full Screen Supported – Play comfortably on any device

Full Changelog: v0.1.0...v0.1.1

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v0.1.0

19 Oct 16:56
@andrewbusbee andrewbusbee
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Get Dead Game - Release Notes v0.1.0

🚀 What's New

Core Gameplay

  • Multiplayer Chase Game: Real-time multiplayer where players try to avoid being caught by the "Get Deader"
  • Role-Based Gameplay: One player is the chaser (Get Deader), others are runners (Got Deaders)
  • Real-Time Movement: Smooth 5-pixel movement with diagonal support
  • Collision Detection: 30-pixel collision radius for catching players
  • Game Over Conditions: Game ends when all runners are caught

Player Customization

  • Emoji Selection: Choose from role-based emoji categories
    • Chasers: 💀 ⚔️ 🗡️ ☠️ 👹 (weapons & death symbols)
    • Runners: 😱 🏃‍♂️ 😰 😨 🤯 (scared & running symbols)
  • Player Names: Custom names up to 20 characters
  • Visual Feedback: Caught players turn into skull (💀) and stop moving

Strategic Gameplay

  • Obstacle System: 10 randomly placed obstacles that block movement and provide cover
  • Smart Obstacle Placement: Players never start blocked by obstacles
  • Path Protection: Main movement corridors are kept clear
  • Emergency Safety: Automatic obstacle removal if players get stuck

Multi-Platform Controls

  • Keyboard Controls: Arrow keys with smooth diagonal movement
  • Touch Controls: Swipe gestures for mobile devices
  • Virtual Trackpad: Circular joystick control for mobile (bottom-right corner)
  • Responsive Design: Works on desktop, tablet, and mobile devices

User Interface

  • Clean Setup Flow: Simple name entry with clear status messages
  • Game Room Management:
    • Copy and share game links
    • Player list with role indicators
    • Chaser selection via checkboxes
    • Real-time player count updates
  • Smart Start Button: Shows what's needed to start ("Need 2+ Players" or "Need Chaser")
  • Game Status Messages: Clear feedback for creating vs joining games

Technical Features

  • WebSocket Communication: Real-time multiplayer using Socket.io
  • No Backend Storage: Stateless design for easy deployment
  • Docker Support: Ready for containerized deployment
  • Cross-Platform: Works on all modern browsers and devices
  • Responsive Design: Adapts to different screen sizes

🎯 How to Play

  1. Start Game: Click "Start Game" to create a new game or join via shared link
  2. Enter Name: Provide your player name (up to 20 characters)
  3. Game Room:
    • Copy and share the game link with friends
    • Designate who will be the chaser using checkboxes
    • Choose your emoji based on your role
    • Configure game options (obstacles enabled by default)
  4. Gameplay:
    • Chaser tries to catch all runners
    • Runners try to avoid being caught
    • Use obstacles for strategic cover
    • Move with arrow keys, touch, or virtual trackpad
  5. Game Over: When all runners are caught, click "Start New Game" to play again

📝 Changelog

v0.1.0 (Initial Release)

  • ✅ Core multiplayer chase gameplay
  • ✅ Player customization with emoji selection
  • ✅ Obstacle system with smart placement
  • ✅ Multi-platform controls (keyboard, touch, trackpad)
  • ✅ Responsive UI with game room management
  • ✅ Real-time WebSocket communication
  • ✅ Docker deployment support
  • ✅ Cross-platform compatibility

📄 License

This project is open source. See LICENSE file for details.

Get Dead Game - Where the chase never ends! 🏃‍♂️💀

Full Changelog: https://github.com/andrewbusbee/get-dead/commits/v0.1.0

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