Evening-Ritual

A terminal-based Java game inspired by Buckshot Roulette (by Mike Klubnika), featuring a strategic AI bot, randomized outcomes, and interactive text-based UI.

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📜 Version History

• v0.00.1-alpha & v0.00.3-beta & v0.00.6-beta

  • Focused on initial UI and core game logic, AI development, and basic mechanics.
  • ⚠️ The game is not playable; most core features were still under development.

• v0.00.10-dev

  • ✅ First playable gameplay loop.
  • 🎞️ Introduces ASCII animations and experimental mechanics.
  • 🐛 UI is buggy and inconsistent.
  • 🤕 Poor UX — gameplay quality was barely functional.
  • ⚗️ Half-baked mechanics scattered throughout.

• v0.00.20-stable

  • 🤯 Officially labeled “stable,” but ultra unstable and broken.
  • 💩 UI crashes frequently, animations glitch, and AI behaves randomly.
  • ⚠️ Features mostly nonfunctional or half-baked.
  • 📝 Named “stable” purely out of developer frustration—not actual stability.
  • 😂 A cautionary release for testing patience, not gameplay enjoyment.

• v25.10.01-alphas

  • 🔄 Complete revamp of the game, rewritten entirely from scratch.
  • 🚀 Implements advanced features, modular AI system, and improved internal architecture.
  • ⚠️ Gameplay is not designed yet — stuck in Settings Menu development.
  • 🛠 Focused on creating a solid foundation for future releases.
  • 📝 Clean, organized code; playable content still pending.

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🛠 Project Details

• Written in plain Java source code.
• No build tools like Maven, Gradle, or ANT used.
• Compatible with Java 8 and above. Currently compiled for Java 17.
• Fully terminal-based, with interactive menus and text-based gameplay.

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🔮 Future Roadmap

• Two distribution builds:

  • Dev Build: First access to new features, may be unstable.
  • Stable Build: More reliable, fewer updates, better UX.

• Planned features for final release:

  • Player Stats Menu
  • Fully functional Settings Menu
  • Convenient input handling system
  • Aesthetic, user-friendly text interface
  • Robust AI behavior and logic
  • Full compatibility across Java 8+

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📆 Versioning Convention

• Repository creation: 13 July 2025
• Project inception (Day 1): 4 July 2025
• Versions follow the format: y.mm.dd-[release-type]
  • Example: 25.07.04-alpha

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📣 Contact & Support

We're a small team. While we aim to address queries and suggestions, please allow up to one week for responses.
Thank you for your patience and support!