functionality.md

Classes and Objects

Game

• Properties:
  • currentRound: Keeps track of the current round number.
  • activePlayer: Stores the player (user or AI) currently taking their turn.
  • gameState: Represents the state of the game (e.g., "playing", "ended").
• Methods:
  • startGame(): Initiates the game loop and sets up the initial conditions.
  • endTurn(): Handles the end of a player's turn and switches to the next player.
  • checkWinConditions(): Checks if a player has met the conditions for winning the game.
  • handlePlayerAction(): Processes the action taken by a player during their turn.

Player

• Properties:
  • playerID: Identifies the player (user or AI) in the game.
  • pokémonTeam: Stores the player's selected Pokémon for battle.
  • resources: Represents the resources the player can use to interact with the game.
  • activePokémon: Stores the currently active Pokémon in the battle.
• Methods:
  • choosePokémon(): Allows the player to select Pokémon from their available pool.
  • placePokémon(): Places the selected Pokémon on the battlefield grid.
  • activateAbility(): Triggers the activation of a Pokémon's ability.
  • earnResources(): Updates the player's resources after each turn.

Pokémon

• Properties:
  • name: The name of the Pokémon.
  • type: The type of the Pokémon (e.g., fire, water, grass).
  • stats: Contains the stats of the Pokémon (health, attack, defense, etc.).
  • abilities: Lists the abilities the Pokémon possesses.
  • statusEffects: Stores any active status effects on the Pokémon.
• Methods:
  • useAbility(): Executes the ability of the Pokémon during battles.
  • takeDamage(): Calculates and applies damage to the Pokémon based on battle mechanics.
  • applyStatusEffect(): Applies status effects like poison or paralysis to the Pokémon.

Methods and Functions

Game Loop

• startGameLoop(): Initiates the game loop, manages rounds, and player actions.
• Flow:
  • Starts with the first player's turn in the first round.
  • Loops through players, allowing them to take actions.
  • Ends the round and proceeds to the next round.

Battle Mechanics

• initiateBattle(): Determines the outcome of battles between Pokémon teams.
• calculateDamage(): Calculates the damage dealt by an attacker to a defender.
• applyStatusEffects(): Applies status effects to affected Pokémon.

User Interaction

• handleClick(): Manages player interactions with the grid and UI elements.
• selectPokémon(): Enables players to select Pokémon for their team from the available pool.

Ability System

• activateAbility(): Executes a Pokémon's ability and applies its effects.
• applyAbilityEffects(): Implements specific effects of different abilities.

UI Interaction

• updateUI(): Refreshes the user interface to reflect changes in the game state.
• displayMessage(): Shows notifications or messages to players.

AI Logic (for AI Players)

• makeDecision(): AI determines actions based on strategy and game state.
• Flow:
  • Analyzes the current game state and available actions.
  • Makes decisions like choosing Pokémon, using abilities, or positioning.

Data Structures

Pokémon Data

• A structured collection of Pokémon information.
• Properties:
  • name, type, stats, abilities, sprites, etc.

Pokémon Pool

• Stores available Pokémon for players to choose from in each round.
• Structure:
  • Array of Pokémon objects from the Pokémon Data.

Other Components

Pokémon Sprites and Assets

• Stores and manages Pokémon sprites and graphical assets used in the game.

Abilities and Status Effects

• Defines a library of abilities and status effects, along with their effects and triggers.

Game Settings and Configurations

• Defines game settings, such as round count, time limits per turn, and available Pokémon pool size.