fix: shotgun can kill the dummy without crashing the game again

characters/humanoid_model.gd

@@ -202,6 +202,15 @@ func _process(delta: float) -> void:
 			t_arm_r_rot.x = deg_to_rad(-160)
 			t_leg_l_rot.x = deg_to_rad(20)
 			t_leg_r_rot.x = deg_to_rad(20)
+			
+		"death":
+			# Fall backwards like a plank
+			t_root_rot.x = deg_to_rad(-90)
+			t_root_pos.y = -0.5 # Shift down slightly so it rests on floor
+			t_arm_l_rot.x = deg_to_rad(170)
+			t_arm_r_rot.x = deg_to_rad(170)
+			t_leg_l_rot.x = deg_to_rad(-10)
+			t_leg_r_rot.x = deg_to_rad(10)
 	
 	# Smoothly interpolate towards target values
 	var lerp_speed = 15.0 * delta

characters/procedural_ragdoll.gd

@@ -0,0 +1,95 @@
+extends Node3D
+class_name ProceduralRagdoll
+
+var torso_body: RigidBody3D
+
+func build_ragdoll(color: Color) -> void:
+	var mat := StandardMaterial3D.new()
+	mat.albedo_color = color
+	mat.roughness = 0.8
+	
+	# Create bodies
+	torso_body = _create_body(Vector3(0.4, 0.7, 0.25), mat, Vector3(0, 1.15, 0), 20.0)
+	var head_body = _create_body(Vector3(0.25, 0.25, 0.25), mat, Vector3(0, 1.65, 0), 5.0)
+	var arm_l_body = _create_body(Vector3(0.12, 0.65, 0.12), mat, Vector3(-0.28, 1.15, 0), 5.0)
+	var arm_r_body = _create_body(Vector3(0.12, 0.65, 0.12), mat, Vector3(0.28, 1.15, 0), 5.0)
+	var leg_l_body = _create_body(Vector3(0.15, 0.8, 0.15), mat, Vector3(-0.12, 0.4, 0), 8.0)
+	var leg_r_body = _create_body(Vector3(0.15, 0.8, 0.15), mat, Vector3(0.12, 0.4, 0), 8.0)
+	
+	add_child(torso_body)
+	add_child(head_body)
+	add_child(arm_l_body)
+	add_child(arm_r_body)
+	add_child(leg_l_body)
+	add_child(leg_r_body)
+	
+	# Need to wait a frame for paths to be valid before creating joints
+	call_deferred("_setup_joints", head_body, arm_l_body, arm_r_body, leg_l_body, leg_r_body)
+
+func _setup_joints(head_body, arm_l_body, arm_r_body, leg_l_body, leg_r_body) -> void:
+	_create_joint(torso_body, head_body, Vector3(0, 1.5, 0))
+	_create_joint(torso_body, arm_l_body, Vector3(-0.28, 1.45, 0))
+	_create_joint(torso_body, arm_r_body, Vector3(0.28, 1.45, 0))
+	_create_joint(torso_body, leg_l_body, Vector3(-0.12, 0.8, 0))
+	_create_joint(torso_body, leg_r_body, Vector3(0.12, 0.8, 0))
+
+func apply_initial_velocities(linear_vel: Vector3, impulse: Vector3) -> void:
+	for child in get_children():
+		if child is RigidBody3D:
+			child.linear_velocity = linear_vel
+			# Add random tumbling velocity so they don't fall perfectly still
+			child.angular_velocity = Vector3(randf_range(-5, 5), randf_range(-5, 5), randf_range(-5, 5))
+			
+	# Apply the weapon impulse mostly to the torso so it yanks the limbs
+	if is_instance_valid(torso_body):
+		torso_body.apply_central_impulse(impulse * 2.0)
+
+func _create_body(size: Vector3, mat: Material, pos: Vector3, mass: float) -> RigidBody3D:
+	var body = RigidBody3D.new()
+	body.position = pos
+	body.mass = mass
+	
+	# Damping prevents insane spinning and explosion
+	body.linear_damp = 0.5
+	body.angular_damp = 2.0
+	
+	var shape = CollisionShape3D.new()
+	var box_shape = BoxShape3D.new()
+	box_shape.size = size
+	shape.shape = box_shape
+	body.add_child(shape)
+	
+	var mesh_inst = MeshInstance3D.new()
+	var box_mesh = BoxMesh.new()
+	box_mesh.size = size
+	box_mesh.material = mat
+	mesh_inst.mesh = box_mesh
+	mesh_inst.cast_shadow = GeometryInstance3D.SHADOW_CASTING_SETTING_ON
+	body.add_child(mesh_inst)
+	
+	return body
+
+func _create_joint(node_a: RigidBody3D, node_b: RigidBody3D, pos: Vector3) -> void:
+	var joint = Generic6DOFJoint3D.new()
+	add_child(joint)
+	joint.position = pos
+	joint.node_a = node_a.get_path()
+	joint.node_b = node_b.get_path()
+	
+	# Free angular axes to allow flopping, lock linear
+	joint.set_flag_x(Generic6DOFJoint3D.FLAG_ENABLE_LINEAR_LIMIT, true)
+	joint.set_flag_y(Generic6DOFJoint3D.FLAG_ENABLE_LINEAR_LIMIT, true)
+	joint.set_flag_z(Generic6DOFJoint3D.FLAG_ENABLE_LINEAR_LIMIT, true)
+	
+	# Restrict angular limits so it doesn't bend 360 degrees
+	joint.set_flag_x(Generic6DOFJoint3D.FLAG_ENABLE_ANGULAR_LIMIT, true)
+	joint.set_param_x(Generic6DOFJoint3D.PARAM_ANGULAR_LOWER_LIMIT, -PI * 0.4)
+	joint.set_param_x(Generic6DOFJoint3D.PARAM_ANGULAR_UPPER_LIMIT, PI * 0.4)
+	
+	joint.set_flag_y(Generic6DOFJoint3D.FLAG_ENABLE_ANGULAR_LIMIT, true)
+	joint.set_param_y(Generic6DOFJoint3D.PARAM_ANGULAR_LOWER_LIMIT, -PI * 0.2)
+	joint.set_param_y(Generic6DOFJoint3D.PARAM_ANGULAR_UPPER_LIMIT, PI * 0.2)
+	
+	joint.set_flag_z(Generic6DOFJoint3D.FLAG_ENABLE_ANGULAR_LIMIT, true)
+	joint.set_param_z(Generic6DOFJoint3D.PARAM_ANGULAR_LOWER_LIMIT, -PI * 0.2)
+	joint.set_param_z(Generic6DOFJoint3D.PARAM_ANGULAR_UPPER_LIMIT, PI * 0.2)

characters/procedural_ragdoll.gd.uid

@@ -0,0 +1 @@
+uid://comgwjpn00i7g

debug/test_level_builder.gd

@@ -222,6 +222,11 @@ func _build_target_dummy() -> void:
 	dummy.position = Vector3(0, 0, -10)
 	add_child(dummy)
 
+	var killable = load("res://entities/killable_dummy.gd").new()
+	killable.name = "KillableDummy"
+	killable.position = Vector3(5, 0, -10)
+	add_child(killable)
+
 # ── Lighting ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
 
 func _build_lighting() -> void:
@@ -432,44 +437,6 @@ func _build_hud() -> void:
 	_chain_label.add_theme_color_override("font_color", Color(1.0, 0.8, 0.3))
 	vbox.add_child(_chain_label)
 
-	# ── Help text ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
-	var help_panel := PanelContainer.new()
-	help_panel.name = "HelpPanel"
-	help_panel.set_anchors_preset(Control.PRESET_BOTTOM_LEFT)
-	help_panel.offset_left = 12
-	help_panel.offset_top = -90
-	help_panel.offset_right = 620
-	help_panel.offset_bottom = -12
-	var help_style := StyleBoxFlat.new()
-	help_style.bg_color = Color(0, 0, 0, 0.4)
-	help_style.corner_radius_top_left = 6
-	help_style.corner_radius_top_right = 6
-	help_style.corner_radius_bottom_left = 6
-	help_style.corner_radius_bottom_right = 6
-	help_style.content_margin_left = 10
-	help_style.content_margin_top = 6
-	help_style.content_margin_right = 10
-	help_style.content_margin_bottom = 6
-	help_panel.add_theme_stylebox_override("panel", help_style)
-	canvas.add_child(help_panel)
-
-	var help := Label.new()
-	help.name = "HelpLabel"
-	
-	var k_f = _get_key_name("move_forward")
-	var k_l = _get_key_name("move_left")
-	var k_b = _get_key_name("move_back")
-	var k_r = _get_key_name("move_right")
-	var k_j = _get_key_name("jump")
-	var k_c = _get_key_name("crouch")
-	var k_d = _get_key_name("dash")
-	var k_fire = _get_key_name("fire")
-	
-	var help_text = "%s%s%s%s Move | %s Jump | %s (in air) Double Jump\n%s (moving fast) Slide | %s Dash | %s Fire | ESC Pause Menu" % [k_f, k_l, k_b, k_r, k_j, k_j, k_c, k_d, k_fire]
-	help.text = help_text
-	help.add_theme_font_size_override("font_size", 13)
-	help.add_theme_color_override("font_color", Color(0.8, 0.8, 0.8, 0.7))
-	help_panel.add_child(help)
 
 	# ── Weapon & Ammo Panel ───────────────────────────────────────────────
 	var wp_panel := PanelContainer.new()

entities/killable_dummy.gd

@@ -0,0 +1,138 @@
+extends StaticBody3D
+class_name KillableDummy
+
+var visual_node: Node3D
+var col_shape: CollisionShape3D
+var label: Label3D
+
+var max_health: float = 100.0
+var health: float = 100.0
+var max_shield: float = 100.0
+var shield: float = 100.0
+
+var is_dead: bool = false
+var ragdoll_instance: Node3D = null
+var pending_impulse: Vector3 = Vector3.ZERO
+
+func _ready() -> void:
+	add_to_group("enemies")
+	
+	col_shape = CollisionShape3D.new()
+	col_shape.shape = CapsuleShape3D.new()
+	col_shape.shape.radius = 0.5
+	col_shape.shape.height = 2.0
+	col_shape.position = Vector3(0, 1.0, 0)
+	add_child(col_shape)
+	
+	visual_node = load("res://characters/humanoid_model.gd").new()
+	visual_node.name = "HumanoidModel"
+	visual_node.color = Color(0.8, 0.5, 0.1) # Orange for killable
+	add_child(visual_node)
+	
+	label = Label3D.new()
+	label.pixel_size = 0.01
+	label.billboard = BaseMaterial3D.BILLBOARD_ENABLED
+	label.position = Vector3(0, 2.3, 0)
+	label.modulate = Color(1, 1, 1)
+	add_child(label)
+	
+	_update_label()
+
+func take_damage(amount: float, hit_position: Vector3, source: Node = null) -> void:
+	if is_dead:
+		return
+		
+	var dmg_taken = amount
+	if shield > 0:
+		if shield >= amount:
+			shield -= amount
+			amount = 0
+		else:
+			amount -= shield
+			shield = 0
+			
+	if amount > 0:
+		health -= amount
+		
+	_update_label()
+	
+	if source and source.has_method("spawn_damage_number"):
+		source.spawn_damage_number(dmg_taken, hit_position)
+		
+	if health <= 0:
+		_die(hit_position, source, dmg_taken)
+	else:
+		_wiggle()
+
+func _update_label() -> void:
+	label.text = "HP: %.0f / SH: %.0f" % [health, shield]
+
+func apply_impulse(impulse: Vector3) -> void:
+	pending_impulse += impulse
+
+func _die(_hit_position: Vector3, source: Node, damage_amount: float) -> void:
+	is_dead = true
+	visual_node.visible = false
+	col_shape.set_deferred("disabled", true)
+	label.visible = false
+	
+	# Spawn ragdoll
+	var ragdoll_script = preload("res://characters/procedural_ragdoll.gd")
+	if ragdoll_script:
+		ragdoll_instance = ragdoll_script.new()
+		get_tree().current_scene.add_child(ragdoll_instance)
+		ragdoll_instance.global_position = global_position
+		ragdoll_instance.build_ragdoll(Color(0.8, 0.5, 0.1))
+		
+		# Calculate impulse
+		var linear_vel = Vector3.ZERO
+		var impulse = Vector3.ZERO
+		
+		if pending_impulse.length_squared() > 0.01:
+			# The player treats incoming impulses as direct velocity additions (v += impulse)
+			# To make the dummy fly exactly like the player, we must use it as base linear velocity!
+			linear_vel = pending_impulse
+			impulse = pending_impulse * 0.5
+			pending_impulse = Vector3.ZERO
+		else:
+			var hit_dir = Vector3.BACK
+			
+			# Try to get direction from the player's camera
+			if source and source is CharacterBody3D:
+				var cam = source.get_node_or_null("HeadPivot/Camera3D")
+				if cam:
+					hit_dir = (_hit_position - cam.global_position).normalized()
+			
+			linear_vel = hit_dir * (damage_amount * 0.05)
+			impulse = hit_dir * (damage_amount * 1.5)
+			
+		get_tree().create_timer(0.01).timeout.connect(func():
+			if is_instance_valid(ragdoll_instance):
+				ragdoll_instance.apply_initial_velocities(linear_vel, impulse)
+		)
+		
+	get_tree().create_timer(3.0).timeout.connect(func():
+		_respawn()
+	)
+
+func _respawn() -> void:
+	if is_instance_valid(ragdoll_instance):
+		ragdoll_instance.queue_free()
+		
+	health = max_health
+	shield = max_shield
+	is_dead = false
+	
+	visual_node.visible = true
+	col_shape.set_deferred("disabled", false)
+	label.visible = true
+	_update_label()
+
+func _wiggle() -> void:
+	var tween = create_tween()
+	var orig_pos = Vector3.ZERO
+	var wiggle_dir = Vector3(randf_range(-0.1, 0.1), 0, randf_range(-0.1, 0.1))
+	
+	tween.tween_property(visual_node, "position", orig_pos + wiggle_dir, 0.05)
+	tween.tween_property(visual_node, "position", orig_pos - wiggle_dir, 0.05)
+	tween.tween_property(visual_node, "position", orig_pos, 0.05)

entities/killable_dummy.gd.uid

@@ -0,0 +1 @@
+uid://3d2ftchff0t4

movement/player_movement_controller.gd

@@ -10,6 +10,23 @@ var head_pivot: Node3D = null  # FPSCameraRig node
 var camera: Camera3D = null
 var _damage_layer: CanvasLayer = null
 
+# Health and Shield
+var max_health: float = 100.0
+var health: float = 100.0
+var max_shield: float = 100.0
+var shield: float = 100.0
+var time_since_last_damage: float = 0.0
+var is_dead: bool = false
+
+# UI
+var health_bar: ProgressBar
+var shield_bar: ProgressBar
+var health_label: Label
+var shield_label: Label
+var death_screen: Control
+
+var ragdoll_instance: Node3D
+
 # Audio
 var footstep_player: AudioStreamPlayer
 var dash_player: AudioStreamPlayer
@@ -50,6 +67,7 @@ func _ready() -> void:
 	_setup_audio()
 	_setup_hit_marker()
 	_setup_grapple()
+	_setup_hud()
 
 	set_process(true)
 	set_physics_process(true)
@@ -188,9 +206,30 @@ func apply_impulse(force: Vector3) -> void:
 		# Tiny upward bump helps move_and_slide detach from the floor
 		global_position.y += 0.1
 
-func take_damage(amount: float, _hit_pos: Vector3, _source: Node3D = null) -> void:
+func take_damage(amount: float, _hit_pos: Vector3, _source: Node3D = null, impulse: Vector3 = Vector3.ZERO) -> void:
+	if is_dead:
+		if is_instance_valid(ragdoll_instance):
+			ragdoll_instance.apply_initial_velocities(Vector3.ZERO, impulse)
+		return
+		
 	# Show damage number for self-damage
 	spawn_damage_number(amount, _hit_pos)
+	
+	time_since_last_damage = 0.0
+	
+	if shield > 0.0:
+		if shield >= amount:
+			shield -= amount
+			amount = 0.0
+		else:
+			amount -= shield
+			shield = 0.0
+			
+	if amount > 0.0:
+		health -= amount
+		if health <= 0.0:
+			health = 0.0
+			die(impulse)
 
 func _ensure_machine() -> MovementStateMachine:
 	if is_instance_valid(_machine):
@@ -292,3 +331,221 @@ func _on_movement_event(ev: String, data: Dictionary) -> void:
 		grapple_shoot_player.play()
 	elif ev == "grapple_latch":
 		grapple_latch_player.play()
+
+func _process(delta: float) -> void:
+	if is_dead:
+		# Continuously follow the ragdoll torso
+		if is_instance_valid(ragdoll_instance) and is_instance_valid(camera):
+			var torso = ragdoll_instance.torso_body
+			if is_instance_valid(torso) and ragdoll_instance.has_meta("spring_arm"):
+				var spring_arm = ragdoll_instance.get_meta("spring_arm")
+				if is_instance_valid(spring_arm):
+					# Follow torso position exactly to avoid lerp bobbing
+					spring_arm.global_position = torso.global_position
+		return
+		
+	# Shield recharge logic
+	time_since_last_damage += delta
+	if time_since_last_damage >= 5.0 and shield < max_shield:
+		shield += 20.0 * delta
+		if shield > max_shield:
+			shield = max_shield
+			
+	# Update UI
+	if is_instance_valid(health_bar):
+		health_bar.value = health
+		health_label.text = "%d / %d" % [ceil(health), max_health]
+	if is_instance_valid(shield_bar):
+		shield_bar.value = shield
+		shield_label.text = "%d / %d" % [ceil(shield), max_shield]
+
+func _setup_hud() -> void:
+	var margin = MarginContainer.new()
+	margin.set_anchors_preset(Control.PRESET_BOTTOM_LEFT)
+	margin.offset_left = 20
+	margin.offset_bottom = -20
+	margin.grow_vertical = Control.GROW_DIRECTION_BEGIN
+	
+	var vbox = VBoxContainer.new()
+	margin.add_child(vbox)
+	
+	# Shield Bar (Top)
+	var shield_box = VBoxContainer.new()
+	var s_title = Label.new()
+	s_title.text = "SHIELD"
+	s_title.add_theme_font_size_override("font_size", 12)
+	s_title.add_theme_color_override("font_color", Color(0.4, 0.7, 1.0))
+	shield_box.add_child(s_title)
+	
+	shield_bar = ProgressBar.new()
+	shield_bar.custom_minimum_size = Vector2(200, 20)
+	shield_bar.max_value = max_shield
+	shield_bar.value = shield
+	shield_bar.show_percentage = false
+	
+	var s_sb = StyleBoxFlat.new()
+	s_sb.bg_color = Color(0.1, 0.4, 0.8)
+	shield_bar.add_theme_stylebox_override("fill", s_sb)
+	
+	shield_label = Label.new()
+	shield_label.text = "100 / 100"
+	shield_label.set_anchors_preset(Control.PRESET_CENTER)
+	shield_bar.add_child(shield_label)
+	
+	shield_box.add_child(shield_bar)
+	vbox.add_child(shield_box)
+	
+	# Spacer
+	vbox.add_child(Control.new())
+	
+	# Health Bar (Bottom)
+	var health_box = VBoxContainer.new()
+	var h_title = Label.new()
+	h_title.text = "HEALTH"
+	h_title.add_theme_font_size_override("font_size", 12)
+	h_title.add_theme_color_override("font_color", Color(1.0, 0.3, 0.3))
+	health_box.add_child(h_title)
+	
+	health_bar = ProgressBar.new()
+	health_bar.custom_minimum_size = Vector2(200, 20)
+	health_bar.max_value = max_health
+	health_bar.value = health
+	health_bar.show_percentage = false
+	
+	var h_sb = StyleBoxFlat.new()
+	h_sb.bg_color = Color(0.8, 0.1, 0.1)
+	health_bar.add_theme_stylebox_override("fill", h_sb)
+	
+	health_label = Label.new()
+	health_label.text = "100 / 100"
+	health_label.set_anchors_preset(Control.PRESET_CENTER)
+	health_bar.add_child(health_label)
+	
+	health_box.add_child(health_bar)
+	vbox.add_child(health_box)
+	
+	_damage_layer.add_child(margin)
+	
+	# Setup Death Screen
+	death_screen = ColorRect.new()
+	death_screen.color = Color(0, 0, 0, 0.7)
+	death_screen.set_anchors_preset(Control.PRESET_FULL_RECT)
+	death_screen.visible = false
+	
+	var center = CenterContainer.new()
+	center.set_anchors_preset(Control.PRESET_FULL_RECT)
+	death_screen.add_child(center)
+	
+	var d_vbox = VBoxContainer.new()
+	d_vbox.add_theme_constant_override("separation", 20)
+	center.add_child(d_vbox)
+	
+	var d_title = Label.new()
+	d_title.text = "SYSTEM FAILURE"
+	d_title.add_theme_font_size_override("font_size", 48)
+	d_title.add_theme_color_override("font_color", Color(1.0, 0.2, 0.2))
+	d_vbox.add_child(d_title)
+	
+	var respawn_btn = Button.new()
+	respawn_btn.text = "REBOOT"
+	respawn_btn.add_theme_font_size_override("font_size", 24)
+	respawn_btn.pressed.connect(_on_respawn_pressed)
+	d_vbox.add_child(respawn_btn)
+	
+	_damage_layer.add_child(death_screen)
+
+func die(impulse: Vector3 = Vector3.ZERO) -> void:
+	if is_dead: return
+	is_dead = true
+	
+	# Disable movement state machine inputs
+	if _machine:
+		_machine.process_mode = Node.PROCESS_MODE_DISABLED
+		
+	# Hide old animated model
+	var humanoid = get_node_or_null("HumanoidModel")
+	if humanoid:
+		humanoid.visible = false
+		
+	# Disable collision so player doesn't block bullets
+	var col = get_node_or_null("CollisionShape3D")
+	if col:
+		col.set_deferred("disabled", true)
+		
+	# Spawn true physics ragdoll
+	var ragdoll = load("res://characters/procedural_ragdoll.gd").new()
+	ragdoll_instance = ragdoll
+	get_tree().current_scene.add_child(ragdoll)
+	ragdoll.global_transform = global_transform
+	ragdoll.build_ragdoll(Color(0.2, 0.4, 0.8)) # Blueish player color
+	
+	# Wait a frame for physics to initialize then apply velocity
+	get_tree().create_timer(0.01).timeout.connect(func():
+		if is_instance_valid(ragdoll):
+			ragdoll.apply_initial_velocities(velocity, impulse)
+	)
+	
+	# Move camera to 3rd person view using SpringArm3D
+	if is_instance_valid(camera):
+		# Hide the weapon manager so it isn't floating in front of the 3rd person camera
+		var wman = camera.get_node_or_null("WeaponManager")
+		if wman:
+			wman.visible = false
+			
+		var cam_trans = camera.global_transform
+		camera.get_parent().remove_child(camera)
+		
+		# Determine fixed offset direction for camera to follow from
+		var back_dir = cam_trans.basis.z.normalized()
+		back_dir.y = 0 # Flatten it
+		if back_dir.length_squared() < 0.1:
+			back_dir = Vector3.BACK
+		else:
+			back_dir = back_dir.normalized()
+			
+		var spring_arm = SpringArm3D.new()
+		spring_arm.name = "DeathSpringArm"
+		spring_arm.spring_length = 1.5
+		spring_arm.margin = 0.5
+		
+		# Give it collision capability against the world but ignore the ragdoll shapes
+		spring_arm.collision_mask = 1 # Environment mask
+		for child in ragdoll.get_children():
+			if child is CollisionObject3D:
+				spring_arm.add_excluded_object(child.get_rid())
+		
+		get_tree().current_scene.add_child(spring_arm)
+		
+		# Put the arm at the torso's current position
+		spring_arm.global_position = ragdoll.torso_body.global_position
+		
+		# Calculate upper-right position
+		var right_dir = back_dir.cross(Vector3.UP).normalized()
+		if right_dir.length_squared() < 0.1:
+			right_dir = Vector3.RIGHT
+			
+		# The vector only defines direction, length is controlled by spring_length
+		var desired_cam_pos = spring_arm.global_position + back_dir * 2.5 + right_dir * 1.5 + Vector3.UP * 1.5
+		
+		# SpringArm3D extends along its local +Z axis.
+		# look_at() points the local -Z axis at the target.
+		# To point +Z at desired_cam_pos, we must look_at the OPPOSITE direction.
+		var opposite_dir = spring_arm.global_position + (spring_arm.global_position - desired_cam_pos)
+		spring_arm.look_at(opposite_dir, Vector3.UP)
+		
+		spring_arm.add_child(camera)
+		
+		# Since +Z points outwards to the camera, -Z points inwards to the torso.
+		# Camera3D natively looks down -Z. Setting rotation to ZERO makes it perfectly look at the torso!
+		camera.position = Vector3.ZERO
+		camera.rotation = Vector3.ZERO
+		
+		ragdoll_instance.set_meta("spring_arm", spring_arm)
+	
+	# Show death screen
+	death_screen.visible = true
+	Input.mouse_mode = Input.MOUSE_MODE_VISIBLE
+
+func _on_respawn_pressed() -> void:
+	# Reload scene
+	get_tree().reload_current_scene()

weapons/double_barrel_shotgun.gd

@@ -193,6 +193,9 @@ func _shoot_hitscan() -> void:
 				var falloff_factor = clampf((hit_dist - falloff_start) / (max_range - falloff_start), 0.0, 1.0)
 				damage = lerpf(base_dmg, min_dmg, falloff_factor)
 				
+			if result.collider.has_method("apply_impulse"):
+				result.collider.apply_impulse(pellet_dir * 8.0) # Apply strong physical force for ragdoll
+				
 			if result.collider.has_method("take_damage"):
 				result.collider.take_damage(damage, result.position, player)
 			else:

weapons/mortar.gd

@@ -6,8 +6,8 @@ func _init() -> void:
 	fire_rate = 1.5 # Slow
 	max_ammo = 1
 	reload_time = 3.0 # Extremely long
-	base_damage = 200.0 # Huge damage
+	base_damage = 230.0 # Huge damage
-	min_damage = 20.0
+	min_damage = 50.0
 	falloff_start = 0.0
 	max_range = 500.0
 	automatic = false
@@ -72,7 +72,7 @@ func _spawn_custom_projectile(origin: Vector3, fire_dir: Vector3) -> void:
 	# Mortar Bouncing logic
 	proj.fuse_time = -1.0 # Don't start ticking until it bounces
 	proj.bounce_fuse_delay = 3.0 # Explodes 3 seconds after first bounce
-	proj.impact_detonate_time = 2.0 # If flying > 2s, explode on impact instead
+	proj.impact_detonate_time = 1.0 # If flying > 1s, explode on impact instead
 	proj.bounciness = 0.4 # Heavy, loses momentum on bounce
 	
 	# Explosive stats