Abattler

Asha's (smol) battler's a text-based RPG combat game written in C++ featuring an interactive battle system with elements, status effects, and math-based blocking mechanics.

🎮 Game Features

Combat System

• Turn-based battles against various monsters
• Combo point system for special moves
• Interactive blocking system with math challenges
• Element-based damage system
• Status effects that influence combat
• Inventory system with usable items

Character Elements

• 5 Monster Types: Normal, Fire, Ice, Poison, Undead
• Element Interactions:
  • Fire is super effective against Ice
  • Ice is strong against Poison
  • Fire deals bonus damage to Undead
  • Poison is weak against Undead

Status Effects

• Burn: Reduces attack power
• Frozen: Reduces defense
• Poison: Reduces both attack and defense
• Curse: Severely reduces both stats

Items and Equipment

• Health Potion: Instant healing
• Healing Salve: Healing over time
• Warrior's Elixir: Temporary attack boost
• Stone Skin Potion: Temporary defense boost
• Battle Flask: Temporary attack and defense boost

🎯 Gameplay Mechanics

Combat Actions

1. Basic Attack: Builds combo points
2. Special Moves: Requires 3+ combo points
3. Block Stance: Solve math problems to reduce incoming damage
4. Item Usage: Use items from inventory
5. Run: Attempt to escape battle

Progression System

• Gain experience points from defeating monsters
• Level up to increase stats
• Bonus XP for defeating elemental monsters
• Random item drops from victories

🚀 Getting Started

1. Clone the repository
2. Compile the source code using a C++ compiler
3. Run the executable
4. Enter your hero's name when prompted
5. Follow the tutorial to learn game mechanics
6. Battle monsters and level up!

🛠️ Technical Requirements (for dev)

Prerequisites

• C++ compiler with C++11 support or higher
• Standard Template Library (STL)
• System capable of running console applications

Required Libraries

#include <iostream>
#include <vector>
#include <chrono>
#include <thread>
#include <limits>
#include <ctime>
#include <future>
#include <map>
#include <random>
#include <iomanip>

🎪 Game Structure (for dev)

Core Classes

• Creature: Base class for all entities
• Hero: Player character class (inherits from Creature)
• StatusEffect: Manages status effects and their durations
• Item: Handles item properties and effects

Key Data Structures

• MonsterTemplate: Template for monster creation
• vector<Item>: Inventory management
• map<string, StatusEffect>: Active effects tracking

📜 License

This project is available for free use and modification. Please credit the original source if you redistribute or modify it.