Stat Math + What's Next

Alright! Here’s some progress on where I’m at with Auron’s Arena Adventure.

Before, stats were static—just a flat number like 20 HP. Now, I’ve got a real upgrade system running:

- 5 EXP = 1 stat point

- 5 stat points = +1 to damage, speed, or HP

That means you’ll need to defeat about 5 enemies to gain 1 damage—so now your build *actually grows* as you play!

---

**What’s Functional Now:**

- A full UI loop: **Main Menu → Upgrade Screen → Arena**

- Real-time stat effects: upgrades directly change your speed, HP, and attack strength

- Enemies drop XP; you feel the difference after each round

---

**What’s Next:**

- **More enemy variety** – Right now it’s one stat-clone dude. Lame. That’s changing. #Goblins (probably)

- **Inventory system** – You die pretty fast at first. Potions (and other goodies) are on the way.

- **New attacks** – Bow (ranged), Bolas (stun), Hammer Smash (AOE) are in early storyboards.

- **Boss Mode** – Endless Mode is for grinding. Boss Mode will prep you for the game’s end goal: an Arena Tournament  

  Think: dodging flashy attacks and punishing openings while trying to dish out your own damage for the Boss Mode/Arena Mode.

- **Scaling enemies** – Right now stats are kinda random. Soon, enemy strength will match wave count and player stats so early deaths don’t feel like a grind loop.

---

**The Awkward:**

Movement’s... weird. And sometimes collisions make enemies and players stick together like they’re magnetized.  

Feels a bit like a *flappy bird arena revival*, but that’s on my radar. Smooth motion and reliable hitboxes are up next for polish.

---

Everything’s still barebones—but it’s working. And I’m having a blast building it.

– Benji