feat: adjusted the shotgun impulse knockback

generate_sounds.py

@@ -433,4 +433,36 @@ for i in range(int(sample_rate * mortar_duration)):
     mortar_samples.append(thunk + ring)
 write_wav('assets/sounds/mortar_fire.wav', mortar_samples)
 
+# 21. Rocket Flight (Deep continuous looping whoosh/rumble)
+flight_duration = 1.0 # 1 second loop
+flight_samples = []
+prev_f = 0.0
+for i in range(int(sample_rate * flight_duration)):
+    t = i / sample_rate
+    noise = random.uniform(-1.0, 1.0)
+    alpha = 0.15 # Higher cutoff for more whoosh
+    filtered = prev_f + alpha * (noise - prev_f)
+    prev_f = filtered
+    rumble = math.sin(t * 70.0 * 2 * math.pi) * 1.5
+    raw = (filtered * 2.5 + rumble)
+    # Heavy soft clipping to make it sound intensely loud
+    flight_samples.append(math.tanh(raw * 2.0))
+write_wav('assets/sounds/rocket_flight.wav', flight_samples)
+
+# 22. Swarm Flight (Higher pitched continuous hiss)
+swarm_flight_samples = []
+prev_sf = 0.0
+for i in range(int(sample_rate * flight_duration)):
+    t = i / sample_rate
+    noise = random.uniform(-1.0, 1.0)
+    alpha = 0.4 # Higher cutoff for hiss
+    filtered = prev_sf + alpha * (noise - prev_sf)
+    prev_sf = filtered
+    # Aggressive screaming tone
+    whine = math.sin(t * 800.0 * 2 * math.pi) * 1.5
+    raw = (filtered * 2.0 + whine)
+    # Heavy soft clipping
+    swarm_flight_samples.append(math.tanh(raw * 2.0))
+write_wav('assets/sounds/swarm_flight.wav', swarm_flight_samples)
+
 print("Generated all sounds!")

movement/movement_params.gd

@@ -77,7 +77,7 @@ class_name MovementParams
 @export var rocket_jump_falloff: float = 1.5
 
 # ── Shotgun Jump ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
-@export var shotgun_jump_impulse: float = 10.0
+@export var shotgun_jump_impulse: float = 12.0
 
 # ── Double Jump ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
 @export var double_jump_velocity: float = 8.0

weapons/bouncing_projectile.gd

@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ func _physics_process(delta: float) -> void:
 		fuse_time -= delta
 		if fuse_time <= 0.0:
 			_explode(global_position)
-			queue_free()
+			destroy()
 			return
 			
 	# Apply gravity drop if any

weapons/explosive_projectile.gd

@@ -1,16 +1,141 @@
 extends Projectile
 class_name ExplosiveProjectile
 
-var explosion_radius: float = 5.0
+var explosion_radius: float = 2.5
 var explosion_knockback: float = 20.0
 var can_self_damage: bool = false
 var falloff_curve: float = 1.0 # 1.0 is linear, 2.0 is quadratic (steep drop)
+var flight_sound: AudioStreamPlayer3D
+var smoke_sys: GPUParticles3D
+var jet_sys: GPUParticles3D
+
+static var _smoke_tex: GradientTexture2D
+
+static func get_smoke_texture() -> GradientTexture2D:
+	if _smoke_tex: return _smoke_tex
+	_smoke_tex = GradientTexture2D.new()
+	_smoke_tex.fill = GradientTexture2D.FILL_RADIAL
+	_smoke_tex.fill_from = Vector2(0.5, 0.5)
+	_smoke_tex.fill_to = Vector2(1.0, 1.0)
+	
+	var g = Gradient.new()
+	g.add_point(0.0, Color(1, 1, 1, 1))
+	g.add_point(0.5, Color(1, 1, 1, 0.5))
+	g.add_point(1.0, Color(1, 1, 1, 0))
+	_smoke_tex.gradient = g
+	_smoke_tex.width = 64
+	_smoke_tex.height = 64
+	return _smoke_tex
+
+func _ready() -> void:
+	super._ready()
+	_setup_effects()
+
+func destroy() -> void:
+	if is_instance_valid(smoke_sys):
+		smoke_sys.emitting = false
+		var p = smoke_sys.get_parent()
+		if p:
+			var trans = smoke_sys.global_transform
+			p.remove_child(smoke_sys)
+			get_tree().current_scene.add_child(smoke_sys)
+			smoke_sys.global_transform = trans
+			var timer = smoke_sys.get_tree().create_timer(smoke_sys.lifetime)
+			timer.timeout.connect(smoke_sys.queue_free)
+	
+	if is_instance_valid(jet_sys):
+		jet_sys.emitting = false
+		var p = jet_sys.get_parent()
+		if p:
+			var trans = jet_sys.global_transform
+			p.remove_child(jet_sys)
+			get_tree().current_scene.add_child(jet_sys)
+			jet_sys.global_transform = trans
+			var timer = jet_sys.get_tree().create_timer(jet_sys.lifetime)
+			timer.timeout.connect(jet_sys.queue_free)
+
+	super.destroy()
+
+func _setup_effects() -> void:
+	# Audio
+	flight_sound = AudioStreamPlayer3D.new()
+	flight_sound.stream = load("res://assets/sounds/rocket_flight.wav")
+	flight_sound.autoplay = true
+	if flight_sound.stream is AudioStreamWAV:
+		flight_sound.stream.loop_mode = AudioStreamWAV.LOOP_FORWARD
+	flight_sound.unit_size = 50.0
+	flight_sound.max_db = 6.0
+	flight_sound.volume_db = 6.0
+	add_child(flight_sound)
+	flight_sound.play()
+	
+	# Jet Fire Particles
+	jet_sys = GPUParticles3D.new()
+	var jet_mat = ParticleProcessMaterial.new()
+	jet_mat.direction = Vector3(0, 0, 1) # Backwards (since model looks at -Z)
+	jet_mat.spread = 10.0
+	jet_mat.initial_velocity_min = 1.0
+	jet_mat.initial_velocity_max = 2.0
+	jet_mat.gravity = Vector3.ZERO
+	
+	var jet_mesh = BoxMesh.new()
+	jet_mesh.size = Vector3(0.05, 0.05, 0.05)
+	var mat = StandardMaterial3D.new()
+	mat.albedo_color = Color(1.0, 0.6, 0.0)
+	mat.emission_enabled = true
+	mat.emission = Color(1.0, 0.5, 0.0)
+	jet_mesh.material = mat
+	jet_sys.draw_pass_1 = jet_mesh
+	jet_sys.process_material = jet_mat
+	jet_sys.amount = 16
+	jet_sys.lifetime = 0.2
+	jet_sys.position = Vector3(0, 0, 0.1)
+	add_child(jet_sys)
+	
+	# Smoke Trail
+	smoke_sys = GPUParticles3D.new()
+	var smoke_mat = ParticleProcessMaterial.new()
+	smoke_mat.direction = Vector3(0, 0, 1)
+	smoke_mat.spread = 5.0
+	smoke_mat.initial_velocity_min = 0.0
+	smoke_mat.initial_velocity_max = 0.5
+	smoke_mat.gravity = Vector3(0, 0.5, 0)
+	
+	var grad = Gradient.new()
+	grad.add_point(0.0, Color(0.5, 0.5, 0.5, 0.8))
+	grad.add_point(1.0, Color(0.8, 0.8, 0.8, 0.0))
+	var grad_tex = GradientTexture1D.new()
+	grad_tex.gradient = grad
+	smoke_mat.color_ramp = grad_tex
+	
+	var curve = Curve.new()
+	curve.add_point(Vector2(0.0, 1.0))
+	curve.add_point(Vector2(1.0, 3.0))
+	var curve_tex = CurveTexture.new()
+	curve_tex.curve = curve
+	smoke_mat.scale_curve = curve_tex
+	
+	var smoke_mesh = QuadMesh.new()
+	smoke_mesh.size = Vector2(0.2, 0.2)
+	var s_mat = StandardMaterial3D.new()
+	s_mat.transparency = BaseMaterial3D.TRANSPARENCY_ALPHA
+	s_mat.vertex_color_use_as_albedo = true
+	s_mat.albedo_texture = get_smoke_texture()
+	s_mat.billboard_mode = BaseMaterial3D.BILLBOARD_PARTICLES
+	s_mat.billboard_keep_scale = true
+	smoke_mesh.material = s_mat
+	smoke_sys.draw_pass_1 = smoke_mesh
+	smoke_sys.process_material = smoke_mat
+	smoke_sys.amount = 32
+	smoke_sys.lifetime = 1.5
+	smoke_sys.position = Vector3(0, 0, 0.15)
+	add_child(smoke_sys)
 
 func _on_hit(result: Dictionary) -> void:
 	if not result.collider.has_method("take_damage"):
 		ImpactSpawner.spawn(get_tree(), "crater", result.position, result.normal, explosion_radius * 1.5)
 	_explode(result.position)
-	queue_free()
+	destroy()
 
 func _explode(pos: Vector3) -> void:
 	var space_state = get_world_3d().direct_space_state
@@ -49,10 +174,12 @@ func _explode(pos: Vector3) -> void:
 			
 		# Normalised distance (0 = epicenter, 1 = edge)
 		var ndist = dist / explosion_radius
-		var intensity = clampf(1.0 - pow(ndist, falloff_curve), 0.0, 1.0)
+		var falloff = clampf(pow(ndist, falloff_curve), 0.0, 1.0)
+		var damage_intensity = lerpf(1.0, 0.33, falloff)
+		var knockback_intensity = 1.0 - falloff
 		
-		var final_damage = damage * intensity
-		var final_knockback = explosion_knockback * intensity
+		var final_damage = damage * damage_intensity
+		var final_knockback = explosion_knockback * knockback_intensity
 		
 		# Knockback direction: from explosion pos to target
 		var dir = (target_pos - pos).normalized()

weapons/homing_projectile.gd

@@ -8,6 +8,88 @@ var initial_aim_dir: Vector3 = Vector3.ZERO
 var cruise_speed: float = 60.0
 var ignition_timer: float = 0.5
 var ignited: bool = false
+var effects_started: bool = false
+
+func _setup_effects() -> void:
+	pass # Wait until ignited
+
+func _start_homing_effects() -> void:
+	if effects_started: return
+	effects_started = true
+	
+	# Audio
+	flight_sound = AudioStreamPlayer3D.new()
+	flight_sound.stream = load("res://assets/sounds/swarm_flight.wav")
+	flight_sound.autoplay = true
+	if flight_sound.stream is AudioStreamWAV:
+		flight_sound.stream.loop_mode = AudioStreamWAV.LOOP_FORWARD
+	flight_sound.unit_size = 50.0
+	flight_sound.max_db = 6.0
+	flight_sound.volume_db = 6.0
+	add_child(flight_sound)
+	flight_sound.play()
+	
+	# Jet Fire Particles
+	jet_sys = GPUParticles3D.new()
+	var jet_mat = ParticleProcessMaterial.new()
+	jet_mat.direction = Vector3(0, 0, 1)
+	jet_mat.spread = 10.0
+	jet_mat.initial_velocity_min = 0.5
+	jet_mat.initial_velocity_max = 1.0
+	jet_mat.gravity = Vector3.ZERO
+	
+	var jet_mesh = BoxMesh.new()
+	jet_mesh.size = Vector3(0.02, 0.02, 0.02)
+	var mat = StandardMaterial3D.new()
+	mat.albedo_color = Color(1.0, 0.6, 0.0)
+	mat.emission_enabled = true
+	mat.emission = Color(1.0, 0.5, 0.0)
+	jet_mesh.material = mat
+	jet_sys.draw_pass_1 = jet_mesh
+	jet_sys.process_material = jet_mat
+	jet_sys.amount = 16
+	jet_sys.lifetime = 0.15
+	jet_sys.position = Vector3(0, 0, 0.05)
+	add_child(jet_sys)
+	
+	# Smoke Trail
+	smoke_sys = GPUParticles3D.new()
+	var smoke_mat = ParticleProcessMaterial.new()
+	smoke_mat.direction = Vector3(0, 0, 1)
+	smoke_mat.spread = 5.0
+	smoke_mat.initial_velocity_min = 0.0
+	smoke_mat.initial_velocity_max = 0.2
+	smoke_mat.gravity = Vector3(0, 0.5, 0)
+	
+	var grad = Gradient.new()
+	grad.add_point(0.0, Color(0.5, 0.5, 0.5, 0.8))
+	grad.add_point(1.0, Color(0.8, 0.8, 0.8, 0.0))
+	var grad_tex = GradientTexture1D.new()
+	grad_tex.gradient = grad
+	smoke_mat.color_ramp = grad_tex
+	
+	var curve = Curve.new()
+	curve.add_point(Vector2(0.0, 1.0))
+	curve.add_point(Vector2(1.0, 3.0))
+	var curve_tex = CurveTexture.new()
+	curve_tex.curve = curve
+	smoke_mat.scale_curve = curve_tex
+	
+	var smoke_mesh = QuadMesh.new()
+	smoke_mesh.size = Vector2(0.08, 0.08)
+	var s_mat = StandardMaterial3D.new()
+	s_mat.transparency = BaseMaterial3D.TRANSPARENCY_ALPHA
+	s_mat.vertex_color_use_as_albedo = true
+	s_mat.albedo_texture = ExplosiveProjectile.get_smoke_texture()
+	s_mat.billboard_mode = BaseMaterial3D.BILLBOARD_PARTICLES
+	s_mat.billboard_keep_scale = true
+	smoke_mesh.material = s_mat
+	smoke_sys.draw_pass_1 = smoke_mesh
+	smoke_sys.process_material = smoke_mat
+	smoke_sys.amount = 32
+	smoke_sys.lifetime = 1.0
+	smoke_sys.position = Vector3(0, 0, 0.05)
+	add_child(smoke_sys)
 
 func _physics_process(delta: float) -> void:
 	if not ignited:
@@ -15,6 +97,7 @@ func _physics_process(delta: float) -> void:
 		if ignition_timer <= 0.0:
 			ignited = true
 			drop_gravity = 0.0
+			_start_homing_effects()
 			
 	if ignited and is_instance_valid(weapon_source):
 		var target_dir: Vector3 = initial_aim_dir

weapons/mortar.gd

@@ -76,7 +76,7 @@ func _spawn_custom_projectile(origin: Vector3, fire_dir: Vector3) -> void:
 	proj.bounciness = 0.4 # Heavy, loses momentum on bounce
 	
 	# Explosive stats
-	proj.explosion_radius = 12.0 # Very large AoE
+	proj.explosion_radius = 10.0 # Very large AoE
 	proj.explosion_knockback = 60.0 # Massive knockback
 	proj.falloff_curve = 2.0 # Steep dropoff: "Should be an instant kill in closest 50%" 
 	# (0-50% = dist<6. 6/12 = 0.5. 1.0 - 0.5^2 = 0.75 multiplier. 200 * 0.75 = 150 damage -> 1 shot kill)

weapons/projectile.gd

@@ -21,7 +21,7 @@ func _ready() -> void:
 		_previous_position = global_position
 	# Automatically destroy after 5 seconds to prevent leaks
 	var t = get_tree().create_timer(5.0)
-	t.timeout.connect(queue_free)
+	t.timeout.connect(destroy)
 
 func _physics_process(delta: float) -> void:
 	# Apply gravity drop if any
@@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ func _physics_process(delta: float) -> void:
 	distance_traveled += movement.length()
 	
 	if distance_traveled > max_range:
-		queue_free()
+		destroy()
 		return
 		
 	_check_collision()
@@ -63,4 +63,7 @@ func _on_hit(result: Dictionary) -> void:
 		var size = 0.4 if impact_type == "plasma" else 0.15
 		ImpactSpawner.spawn(get_tree(), impact_type, result.position, result.normal, size)
 		
+	destroy()
+
+func destroy() -> void:
 	queue_free()

weapons/rocket_launcher.gd

@@ -98,7 +98,7 @@ func _spawn_custom_projectile(origin: Vector3, fire_dir: Vector3) -> void:
 	proj.owner_player = player
 	
 	# Explosive stats
-	proj.explosion_radius = 8.0 # Moderate AoE
+	proj.explosion_radius = 4.0 # Moderate AoE
 	proj.explosion_knockback = 45.0 # Strong knockback!
 	proj.can_self_damage = false # As requested
 	

weapons/rocket_swarm.gd

@@ -109,7 +109,7 @@ func _fire() -> void:
 		var tween = create_tween()
 		tween.tween_property(muzzle_flash, "light_energy", 0.0, 0.1)
 		
-	var origin = camera.global_position + camera.global_transform.basis * Vector3(0.4, -0.2, -0.6)
+	var _origin = camera.global_position + camera.global_transform.basis * Vector3(0.4, -0.2, -0.6)
 	var base_dir = -camera.global_transform.basis.z
 	
 	_current_aim_dir = base_dir
@@ -162,7 +162,7 @@ func _spawn_custom_projectile(origin: Vector3, fire_dir: Vector3) -> void:
 	
 	# Logic
 	proj.weapon_source = self
-	proj.turn_speed = 4.0 # Slower turn radius so they sweep nicely
+	proj.turn_speed = 6.5 # Slower turn radius so they sweep nicely
 	
 	proj.position = origin # Start at origin to spread outward around camera
 	proj.logical_source = origin
@@ -184,7 +184,7 @@ func _spawn_custom_projectile(origin: Vector3, fire_dir: Vector3) -> void:
 	proj.owner_player = player
 	
 	# Explosive stats
-	proj.explosion_radius = 3.0 # Tiny AoE effect
+	proj.explosion_radius = 1.5 # Tiny AoE effect
 	proj.explosion_knockback = 5.0
 	proj.can_self_damage = false