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# VibeGame Engine | |
A 3D game engine with declarative XML syntax and ECS architecture. Start playing immediately with automatic player, camera, and lighting - just add a ground to prevent falling. | |
## Core Architecture | |
### ECS (Entity Component System) | |
- **Entities**: Just numbers (IDs), no data or behavior | |
- **Components**: Pure data containers (position, health, color) | |
- **Systems**: Functions that process entities with specific components | |
- **Queries**: Find entities with specific component combinations | |
### Plugin System | |
Bevy-inspired modular architecture: | |
- **Components**: Data definitions using bitECS | |
- **Systems**: Logic organized by update phases (setup, fixed, simulation, draw) | |
- **Recipes**: XML entity templates with preset components | |
- **Config**: Defaults, shorthands, enums, validations, parsers | |
### Update Phases | |
1. **SetupBatch**: Input gathering and frame setup | |
2. **FixedBatch**: Physics simulation at fixed timestep (50Hz) | |
3. **SimulationBatch**: Game logic and state updates | |
4. **DrawBatch**: Rendering and interpolation | |
## Critical Rules | |
β οΈ **Physics Position Override**: Physics bodies override transform positions. Always use `pos` attribute on physics entities, not transform position. | |
β οΈ **Ground Required**: Always include ground/platforms or the player falls infinitely. | |
β οΈ **Component Declaration**: Bare attributes mean "include with defaults", not "empty". | |
## Essential Knowledge | |
## Instant Playable Game | |
```html | |
<script src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/vibegame@latest/dist/cdn/vibegame.standalone.iife.js"></script> | |
<world canvas="#game-canvas" sky="#87ceeb"> | |
<!-- Ground (REQUIRED to prevent player falling) --> | |
<static-part pos="0 -0.5 0" shape="box" size="20 1 20" color="#90ee90"></static-part> | |
</world> | |
<canvas id="game-canvas"></canvas> | |
<script> | |
GAME.run(); | |
</script> | |
``` | |
This creates a complete game with: | |
- β Player character (auto-created) | |
- β Orbital camera (auto-created) | |
- β Directional + ambient lighting (auto-created) | |
- β Ground platform (you provide this) | |
- β WASD movement, mouse camera, space to jump | |
## Development Setup | |
After installation with `npm create vibegame@latest my-game`: | |
```bash | |
cd my-game | |
bun dev # Start dev server with hot reload | |
``` | |
### Project Structure | |
- **TypeScript** - Full TypeScript support with strict type checking | |
- **src/main.ts** - Entry point for your game | |
- **index.html** - HTML template with canvas element | |
- **vite.config.ts** - Build configuration | |
### Commands | |
- `bun dev` - Development server with hot reload | |
- `bun run build` - Production build | |
- `bun run preview` - Preview production build | |
- `bun run check` - TypeScript type checking | |
- `bun run lint` - Lint code with ESLint | |
- `bun run format` - Format code with Prettier | |
## Physics Objects | |
```xml | |
<world canvas="#game-canvas"> | |
<!-- 1. Static: Never moves (grounds, walls, platforms) --> | |
<static-part pos="0 -0.5 0" shape="box" size="20 1 20" color="#808080"></static-part> | |
<!-- 2. Dynamic: Falls with gravity (balls, crates, debris) --> | |
<dynamic-part pos="0 5 0" shape="sphere" size="1" color="#ff0000"></dynamic-part> | |
<!-- 3. Kinematic: Script-controlled movement (moving platforms, doors) --> | |
<kinematic-part pos="5 2 0" shape="box" size="3 0.5 3" color="#0000ff"> | |
<!-- Animate the platform up and down --> | |
<tween target="body.pos-y" from="2" to="5" duration="3" loop="ping-pong"></tween> | |
</kinematic-part> | |
</world> | |
``` | |
## CRITICAL: Physics Position vs Transform Position | |
<warning> | |
β οΈ **Physics bodies override transform positions!** | |
Always set position on the body, not the transform, for physics entities. | |
</warning> | |
```xml | |
<!-- β BEST: Use recipe with pos shorthand --> | |
<dynamic-part pos="0 5 0" shape="sphere" size="1"></dynamic-part> | |
<!-- β WRONG: Transform position ignored if body exists --> | |
<entity transform="pos: 0 5 0" body collider></entity> <!-- Falls to 0,0,0! --> | |
<!-- β CORRECT: Set body position explicitly (if using raw entity) --> | |
<entity transform body="pos: 0 5 0" collider></entity> | |
``` | |
## ECS Architecture Explained | |
Unlike traditional game engines with GameObjects, VibeGame uses Entity-Component-System: | |
- **Entities**: Just numbers (IDs), no data or behavior | |
- **Components**: Pure data containers (position, health, color) | |
- **Systems**: Functions that process entities with specific components | |
```typescript | |
// Component = Data only | |
const Health = GAME.defineComponent({ | |
current: GAME.Types.f32, | |
max: GAME.Types.f32 | |
}); | |
// System = Logic only | |
const healthQuery = GAME.defineQuery([Health]); | |
const DamageSystem: GAME.System = { | |
update: (state) => { | |
const entities = healthQuery(state.world); | |
for (const entity of entities) { | |
Health.current[entity] -= 1 * state.time.deltaTime; | |
if (Health.current[entity] <= 0) { | |
state.destroyEntity(entity); | |
} | |
} | |
} | |
}; | |
``` | |
## What's Auto-Created (Game Engine Defaults) | |
The engine automatically creates these if missing: | |
1. **Player** - Character with physics, controls, and respawn (at 0, 1, 0) | |
2. **Camera** - Orbital camera following the player | |
3. **Lighting** - Ambient + directional light with shadows | |
You only need to provide: | |
- **Ground/platforms** - Or the player falls forever | |
- **Game objects** - Whatever makes your game unique | |
### Override Auto-Creation (When Needed) | |
While auto-creation is recommended, you can manually create these for customization: | |
```xml | |
<world canvas="#game-canvas"> | |
<static-part pos="0 -0.5 0" shape="box" size="20 1 20" color="#90ee90"></static-part> | |
<!-- Custom player spawn position and properties --> | |
<player pos="0 10 0" speed="8" jump-height="3"></player> | |
<!-- Custom camera settings --> | |
<camera orbit-camera="distance: 10; target-pitch: 0.5"></camera> | |
<!-- Custom lighting (or use <light> for both ambient + directional) --> | |
<ambient-light sky-color="#ff6b6b" ground-color="#4ecdc4" intensity="0.8"></ambient-light> | |
<directional-light color="#ffffff" intensity="0.5" direction="-1 -2 -1"></directional-light> | |
</world> | |
``` | |
**Best Practice**: Use auto-creation unless you specifically need custom positions, properties, or multiple instances. The defaults are well-tuned for most games. | |
## Post-Processing Effects | |
```xml | |
<!-- Bloom effect for glow --> | |
<camera bloom="intensity: 2; luminance-threshold: 0.8"></camera> | |
<!-- Retro dithering (reduces color palette) --> | |
<camera dithering="color-bits: 3; scale: 2; noise: 1"></camera> | |
<!-- Tonemapping for HDR-like visuals --> | |
<camera tonemapping="mode: aces-filmic"></camera> | |
<!-- Combined cinematic style --> | |
<camera bloom="intensity: 1.5" tonemapping="mode: aces-filmic"></camera> | |
``` | |
## Common Game Patterns | |
### Basic Platformer | |
```xml | |
<world canvas="#game-canvas"> | |
<!-- Ground --> | |
<static-part pos="0 -0.5 0" shape="box" size="50 1 50" color="#90ee90"></static-part> | |
<!-- Platforms at different heights --> | |
<static-part pos="-5 2 0" shape="box" size="3 0.5 3" color="#808080"></static-part> | |
<static-part pos="0 4 0" shape="box" size="3 0.5 3" color="#808080"></static-part> | |
<static-part pos="5 6 0" shape="box" size="3 0.5 3" color="#808080"></static-part> | |
<!-- Moving platform --> | |
<kinematic-part pos="0 3 5" shape="box" size="4 0.5 4" color="#4169e1"> | |
<tween target="body.pos-x" from="-10" to="10" duration="5" loop="ping-pong"></tween> | |
</kinematic-part> | |
<!-- Goal area --> | |
<static-part pos="10 8 0" shape="box" size="5 0.5 5" color="#ffd700"></static-part> | |
</world> | |
``` | |
### Collectible Coins (Collision-based) | |
```xml | |
<world canvas="#game-canvas"> | |
<static-part pos="0 -0.5 0" shape="box" size="20 1 20" color="#90ee90"></static-part> | |
<!-- Spinning coins --> | |
<kinematic-part pos="2 1 0" shape="cylinder" size="0.5 0.1 0.5" color="#ffd700"> | |
<tween target="body.euler-y" from="0" to="360" duration="2" loop="loop"></tween> | |
</kinematic-part> | |
<kinematic-part pos="-2 1 0" shape="cylinder" size="0.5 0.1 0.5" color="#ffd700"> | |
<tween target="body.euler-y" from="0" to="360" duration="2" loop="loop"></tween> | |
</kinematic-part> | |
</world> | |
``` | |
### Physics Playground | |
```xml | |
<world canvas="#game-canvas"> | |
<!-- Ground --> | |
<static-part pos="0 -0.5 0" shape="box" size="30 1 30" color="#90ee90"></static-part> | |
<!-- Walls --> | |
<static-part pos="15 5 0" shape="box" size="1 10 30" color="#808080"></static-part> | |
<static-part pos="-15 5 0" shape="box" size="1 10 30" color="#808080"></static-part> | |
<static-part pos="0 5 15" shape="box" size="30 10 1" color="#808080"></static-part> | |
<static-part pos="0 5 -15" shape="box" size="30 10 1" color="#808080"></static-part> | |
<!-- Spawn balls at different positions --> | |
<dynamic-part pos="-5 10 0" shape="sphere" size="1" color="#ff0000"></dynamic-part> | |
<dynamic-part pos="0 12 0" shape="sphere" size="1.5" color="#00ff00"></dynamic-part> | |
<dynamic-part pos="5 8 0" shape="sphere" size="0.8" color="#0000ff"></dynamic-part> | |
<!-- Bouncy ball (high restitution) --> | |
<dynamic-part pos="0 15 5" shape="sphere" size="1" color="#ff00ff" | |
collider="restitution: 0.9"></dynamic-part> | |
</world> | |
``` | |
## Recipe Reference | |
| Recipe | Purpose | Key Attributes | Common Use | | |
|--------|---------|---------------|------------| | |
| `<static-part>` | Immovable objects | `pos`, `shape`, `size`, `color` | Grounds, walls, platforms | | |
| `<dynamic-part>` | Gravity-affected objects | `pos`, `shape`, `size`, `color`, `mass` | Balls, crates, falling objects | | |
| `<kinematic-part>` | Script-controlled physics | `pos`, `shape`, `size`, `color` | Moving platforms, doors | | |
| `<player>` | Player character | `pos`, `speed`, `jump-height` | Main character (auto-created) | | |
| `<entity>` | Base entity | Any components via attributes | Custom entities | | |
### Shape Options | |
- `box` - Rectangular solid (default) | |
- `sphere` - Ball shape | |
- `cylinder` - Cylindrical shape | |
- `capsule` - Pill shape (good for characters) | |
### Size Attribute | |
- Box: `size="width height depth"` or `size="2 1 2"` | |
- Sphere: `size="diameter"` or `size="1"` | |
- Cylinder: `size="diameter height"` or `size="1 2"` | |
- Broadcast: `size="2"` becomes `size="2 2 2"` | |
## How Recipes and Shorthands Work | |
### Everything is an Entity | |
Every XML tag creates an entity. Recipes like `<static-part>` are just shortcuts for `<entity>` with preset components. | |
```xml | |
<!-- These are equivalent: --> | |
<static-part pos="0 0 0" color="#ff0000"></static-part> | |
<entity | |
transform | |
body="type: fixed" | |
collider | |
renderer="color: 0xff0000" | |
pos="0 0 0"></entity> | |
``` | |
### Component Attributes | |
Components are declared using bare attributes (no value means "use defaults"): | |
```xml | |
<!-- Bare attributes declare components with default values --> | |
<entity transform body collider renderer></entity> | |
<!-- Add properties to override defaults --> | |
<entity transform="pos-x: 5; pos-y: 2; pos-z: -3; scale: 2"></entity> | |
<!-- Mix bare and valued attributes --> | |
<entity transform="pos: 0 5 0" body="type: dynamic; mass: 10" collider renderer></entity> | |
<!-- Property groups --> | |
<entity transform="pos: 5 2 -3; scale: 2 2 2"></entity> | |
``` | |
**Important**: Bare attributes like `transform` mean "include this component with default values", NOT "empty" or "disabled". | |
### Automatic Shorthand Expansion | |
Shorthands expand to ANY component with matching properties: | |
```xml | |
<!-- "pos" shorthand applies to components with posX, posY, posZ --> | |
<entity transform body pos="0 5 0"></entity> | |
<!-- Both transform AND body get pos values --> | |
<!-- "color" shorthand applies to renderer.color --> | |
<entity renderer color="#ff0000"></entity> | |
<!-- "size" shorthand (broadcasts single value) --> | |
<entity collider size="2"></entity> | |
<!-- Expands to: sizeX: 2, sizeY: 2, sizeZ: 2 --> | |
<!-- Multiple shorthands together --> | |
<entity transform body collider renderer pos="0 5 0" size="1" color="#ff0000"></entity> | |
``` | |
### Recipe Internals | |
Recipes are registered component bundles with defaults: | |
```xml | |
<!-- What <dynamic-part> actually is: --> | |
<entity | |
transform | |
body="type: dynamic" <!-- Override --> | |
collider | |
renderer | |
respawn | |
></entity> | |
<!-- So this: --> | |
<dynamic-part pos="0 5 0" color="#ff0000"></dynamic-part> | |
<!-- Is really: --> | |
<entity | |
transform="pos: 0 5 0" | |
body="type: dynamic; pos: 0 5 0" <!-- pos applies to body too! --> | |
collider | |
renderer="color: 0xff0000" | |
respawn | |
></entity> | |
``` | |
### Common Pitfall: Component Requirements | |
```xml | |
<!-- β BAD: Missing required components --> | |
<entity pos="0 5 0"></entity> <!-- No transform component! --> | |
<!-- β GOOD: Explicit components --> | |
<entity transform="pos: 0 5 0"></entity> | |
<!-- β BEST: Use recipe with built-in components --> | |
<static-part pos="0 5 0"></static-part> | |
``` | |
### Best Practices Summary | |
1. **Use recipes** (`<static-part>`, `<dynamic-part>`, etc.) instead of raw `<entity>` tags | |
2. **Use shorthands** (`pos`, `size`, `color`) for cleaner code | |
3. **Override only what you need** - recipes have good defaults | |
4. **Mix recipes with custom components** - e.g., `<dynamic-part health="max: 100">` | |
## Currently Supported Features | |
### β What Works Well | |
- **Basic platforming** - Jump puzzles, obstacle courses | |
- **Physics interactions** - Balls, dominoes, stacking | |
- **Moving platforms** - Via kinematic bodies + tweening | |
- **Collectibles** - Using collision detection in systems | |
- **Third-person character control** - WASD + mouse camera | |
- **Gamepad support** - Xbox/PlayStation controllers | |
- **Visual effects** - Tweening colors, positions, rotations | |
- **Post-processing** - Bloom, dithering, and tonemapping effects for visual styling | |
- **Game UI/HUD** - HTML/CSS overlays with GSAP animations, ECS state integration | |
### Example Prompts That Work | |
- "Create a platformer with moving platforms and collectible coins" | |
- "Make bouncing balls that collide with walls" | |
- "Build an obstacle course with rotating platforms" | |
- "Add falling crates that stack up" | |
- "Create a simple parkour level" | |
- "Add a score display and upgrade menu with animations" | |
- "Create a game with currency system and floating text effects" | |
### Troubleshooting | |
- **Physics not working?** β Check if ground exists, verify `<world>` tag | |
- **Entity not appearing?** β Verify transform component, check position values | |
- **Movement feels wrong?** β Physics body position overrides transform position | |
- **Player falling forever?** β Add a ground/platform with `<static-part>` | |
## Plugin Development Pattern | |
```typescript | |
// Component Definition | |
export const MyComponent = GAME.defineComponent({ | |
value: GAME.Types.f32, | |
enabled: GAME.Types.ui8 | |
}); | |
// System Definition | |
const myQuery = GAME.defineQuery([MyComponent]); | |
export const MySystem: GAME.System = { | |
group: 'simulation', // or 'setup', 'fixed', 'draw' | |
update: (state) => { | |
const entities = myQuery(state.world); | |
for (const entity of entities) { | |
// System logic | |
MyComponent.value[entity] += state.time.deltaTime; | |
} | |
} | |
}; | |
// Plugin Bundle | |
export const MyPlugin: GAME.Plugin = { | |
components: { MyComponent }, | |
systems: [MySystem], | |
config: { | |
defaults: { "my-component": { value: 1, enabled: 1 } }, | |
shorthands: { "my-val": "my-component.value" } | |
} | |
}; | |
// Registration | |
GAME.withPlugin(MyPlugin).run(); | |
``` | |
## State Management Patterns | |
### Singleton Entities (Game State) | |
```typescript | |
function getOrCreateGameState(state: GAME.State): number { | |
const query = GAME.defineQuery([GameState]); | |
const entities = query(state.world); | |
if (entities.length > 0) return entities[0]; | |
const entity = state.createEntity(); | |
state.addComponent(entity, GameState, { score: 0, level: 1 }); | |
return entity; | |
} | |
``` | |
### Component Access (bitECS style) | |
```typescript | |
// Direct property access | |
GAME.Transform.posX[entity] = 10; | |
GAME.Transform.posY[entity] = 5; | |
// Read values | |
const x = GAME.Transform.posX[entity]; | |
const health = GAME.Health.current[entity]; | |
``` | |
## Features Not Yet Built-In | |
### β Engine Features Not Available | |
- **Multiplayer/Networking** - No server sync | |
- **Sound/Audio** - No audio system yet | |
- **Save/Load** - No persistence system | |
- **Inventory** - No item management system built-in (but easily implementable with UI) | |
- **Dialog/NPCs** - No conversation system built-in (but easily implementable with UI) | |
- **AI/Pathfinding** - No enemy AI | |
- **Particles** - No particle effects (though UI can create particle-like effects) | |
- **Custom shaders** - Fixed rendering pipeline | |
- **Terrain** - Use box platforms instead | |
### Recommended Approaches | |
- **Complex UI** β HTML/CSS overlays (this is actually superior to most game engines) | |
- **Animations** β GSAP for smooth transitions and effects | |
- **Level progression** β Reload with different XML or hide/show worlds | |
- **Enemy behavior** β Tweened movement patterns | |
- **Interactions** β Collision detection in custom systems | |
## Common Mistakes to Avoid | |
### β Forgetting the Ground | |
```xml | |
<!-- BAD: No ground, player falls forever --> | |
<world canvas="#game-canvas"> | |
<dynamic-part pos="0 5 0" shape="sphere"></dynamic-part> | |
</world> | |
``` | |
### β Setting Transform Position on Physics Objects | |
```xml | |
<!-- BAD: Transform position ignored --> | |
<entity transform="pos: 0 5 0" body collider></entity> | |
<!-- GOOD: Set body position (raw entity) --> | |
<entity transform body="pos: 0 5 0" collider></entity> | |
<!-- BEST: Use recipes with pos shorthand --> | |
<dynamic-part pos="0 5 0" shape="sphere"></dynamic-part> | |
``` | |
### β Missing World Tag | |
```xml | |
<!-- BAD: Entities outside world tag --> | |
<static-part pos="0 0 0" shape="box"></static-part> | |
<!-- GOOD: Everything inside world --> | |
<world canvas="#game-canvas"> | |
<static-part pos="0 0 0" shape="box"></static-part> | |
</world> | |
``` | |
### β Wrong Physics Type | |
```xml | |
<!-- BAD: Dynamic platform (falls with gravity) --> | |
<dynamic-part pos="0 3 0" shape="box"> | |
<tween target="body.pos-x" from="-5" to="5"></tween> | |
</dynamic-part> | |
<!-- GOOD: Kinematic for controlled movement --> | |
<kinematic-part pos="0 3 0" shape="box"> | |
<tween target="body.pos-x" from="-5" to="5"></tween> | |
</kinematic-part> | |
``` | |
## Custom Components and Systems | |
### Creating a Health System | |
```typescript | |
import * as GAME from 'vibegame'; | |
// Define the component | |
const Health = GAME.defineComponent({ | |
current: GAME.Types.f32, | |
max: GAME.Types.f32 | |
}); | |
// Create the system | |
const HealthSystem: GAME.System = { | |
update: (state) => { | |
const entities = GAME.defineQuery([Health])(state.world); | |
for (const entity of entities) { | |
// Regenerate health over time | |
if (Health.current[entity] < Health.max[entity]) { | |
Health.current[entity] += 5 * state.time.deltaTime; | |
} | |
} | |
} | |
}; | |
// Bundle as plugin | |
const HealthPlugin: GAME.Plugin = { | |
components: { Health }, | |
systems: [HealthSystem], | |
config: { | |
defaults: { | |
"health": { current: 100, max: 100 } | |
} | |
} | |
}; | |
// Use in game | |
GAME.withPlugin(HealthPlugin).run(); | |
``` | |
### Using in XML | |
```xml | |
<world canvas="#game-canvas"> | |
<!-- Add health to a dynamic entity (best practice: use recipes) --> | |
<dynamic-part pos="0 2 0" shape="sphere" color="#ff0000" | |
health="current: 50; max: 100"></dynamic-part> | |
</world> | |
``` | |
## State API Reference | |
Available in all systems via the `state` parameter: | |
### Entity Management | |
- `createEntity(): number` - Create new entity | |
- `destroyEntity(entity: number)` - Remove entity | |
- `query(...Components): number[]` - Find entities with components | |
### Component Operations | |
- `addComponent(entity, Component, data?)` - Add component | |
- `removeComponent(entity, Component)` - Remove component | |
- `hasComponent(entity, Component): boolean` - Check component | |
- `getComponent(name: string): Component | null` - Get by name | |
### Time | |
- `time.delta: number` - Frame time in seconds | |
- `time.elapsed: number` - Total time in seconds | |
- `time.fixed: number` - Fixed timestep (1/50) | |
### Physics Helpers | |
- `addComponent(entity, ApplyImpulse, {x, y, z})` - One-time push | |
- `addComponent(entity, ApplyForce, {x, y, z})` - Continuous force | |
- `addComponent(entity, KinematicMove, {x, y, z})` - Move kinematic | |
## Plugin System | |
### Using Specific Plugins | |
```typescript | |
import * as GAME from 'vibegame'; | |
// Start with no plugins | |
GAME | |
.withoutDefaultPlugins() | |
.withPlugin(TransformsPlugin) // Just transforms | |
.withPlugin(RenderingPlugin) // Add rendering | |
.withPlugin(PhysicsPlugin) // Add physics | |
.run(); | |
``` | |
### Default Plugin Bundle | |
- **RecipesPlugin** - XML parsing and entity creation | |
- **TransformsPlugin** - Position, rotation, scale, hierarchy | |
- **RenderingPlugin** - Three.js meshes, lights, camera | |
- **PhysicsPlugin** - Rapier physics simulation | |
- **InputPlugin** - Keyboard, mouse, gamepad input | |
- **OrbitCameraPlugin** - Third-person camera | |
- **PlayerPlugin** - Character controller | |
- **TweenPlugin** - Animation system | |
- **RespawnPlugin** - Fall detection and reset | |
- **StartupPlugin** - Auto-create player/camera/lights | |
## Plugin Reference | |
### Core | |
Math utilities for interpolation and 3D transformations. | |
### Functions | |
#### lerp(a, b, t): number | |
Linear interpolation | |
#### slerp(fromX, fromY, fromZ, fromW, toX, toY, toZ, toW, t): Quaternion | |
Quaternion spherical interpolation | |
#### Examples | |
## Usage Note | |
Math utilities are used internally by systems like tweening and transforms. For animating properties, use the Tween system instead of directly calling interpolation functions. For transformations, use the Transform component's euler angles which are automatically converted to quaternions by the system. | |
### Animation | |
Procedural character animation with body parts that respond to movement states. | |
### Components | |
#### AnimatedCharacter | |
- headEntity: eid | |
- torsoEntity: eid | |
- leftArmEntity: eid | |
- rightArmEntity: eid | |
- leftLegEntity: eid | |
- rightLegEntity: eid | |
- phase: f32 - Walk cycle phase (0-1) | |
- jumpTime: f32 | |
- fallTime: f32 | |
- animationState: ui8 - 0=IDLE, 1=WALKING, 2=JUMPING, 3=FALLING, 4=LANDING | |
- stateTransition: f32 | |
#### HasAnimator | |
Tag component (no properties) | |
### Systems | |
#### AnimatedCharacterInitializationSystem | |
- Group: setup | |
- Creates body part entities for AnimatedCharacter components | |
#### AnimatedCharacterUpdateSystem | |
- Group: simulation | |
- Updates character animation based on movement and physics state | |
#### Examples | |
## Examples | |
### Basic Usage | |
```typescript | |
import * as GAME from 'vibegame'; | |
// Add animated character to a player entity | |
const player = state.createEntity(); | |
state.addComponent(player, GAME.AnimatedCharacter); | |
state.addComponent(player, GAME.CharacterController); | |
state.addComponent(player, GAME.Transform); | |
// The AnimatedCharacterInitializationSystem will automatically | |
// create body parts in the next setup phase | |
``` | |
### Accessing Animation State | |
```typescript | |
import * as GAME from 'vibegame'; | |
const characterQuery = GAME.defineQuery([GAME.AnimatedCharacter]); | |
const MySystem: GAME.System = { | |
update: (state) => { | |
const characters = characterQuery(state.world); | |
for (const entity of characters) { | |
const animState = GAME.AnimatedCharacter.animationState[entity]; | |
if (animState === 2) { // JUMPING | |
console.log('Character is jumping!'); | |
} | |
} | |
} | |
}; | |
``` | |
### XML Declaration | |
```xml | |
<!-- Player entity with animated character --> | |
<entity | |
animated-character | |
character-controller | |
transform="pos: 0 2 0" | |
/> | |
``` | |
### Input | |
Focus-aware input handling for mouse, keyboard, and gamepad with buffered actions. Keyboard input only responds when canvas has focus. | |
### Components | |
#### InputState | |
- moveX: f32 - Horizontal axis (-1 left, 1 right) | |
- moveY: f32 - Forward/backward (-1 back, 1 forward) | |
- moveZ: f32 - Vertical axis (-1 down, 1 up) | |
- lookX: f32 - Mouse delta X | |
- lookY: f32 - Mouse delta Y | |
- scrollDelta: f32 - Mouse wheel delta | |
- jump: ui8 - Jump available (0/1) | |
- primaryAction: ui8 - Primary action (0/1) | |
- secondaryAction: ui8 - Secondary action (0/1) | |
- leftMouse: ui8 - Left button (0/1) | |
- rightMouse: ui8 - Right button (0/1) | |
- middleMouse: ui8 - Middle button (0/1) | |
- jumpBufferTime: f32 | |
- primaryBufferTime: f32 | |
- secondaryBufferTime: f32 | |
### Systems | |
#### InputSystem | |
- Group: simulation | |
- Updates InputState components with current input data | |
### Functions | |
#### setTargetCanvas(canvas: HTMLCanvasElement | null): void | |
Registers canvas for focus-based keyboard input | |
#### consumeJump(): boolean | |
Consumes buffered jump input | |
#### consumePrimary(): boolean | |
Consumes buffered primary action | |
#### consumeSecondary(): boolean | |
Consumes buffered secondary action | |
#### handleMouseMove(event: MouseEvent): void | |
Processes mouse movement | |
#### handleMouseDown(event: MouseEvent): void | |
Processes mouse button press | |
#### handleMouseUp(event: MouseEvent): void | |
Processes mouse button release | |
#### handleWheel(event: WheelEvent): void | |
Processes mouse wheel | |
### Constants | |
#### INPUT_CONFIG | |
Default input mappings and sensitivity settings | |
#### Examples | |
## Examples | |
### Basic Plugin Registration | |
```typescript | |
import * as GAME from 'vibegame'; | |
GAME | |
.withPlugin(GAME.InputPlugin) | |
.run(); | |
``` | |
### Reading Input in a Custom System | |
```typescript | |
import * as GAME from 'vibegame'; | |
const playerQuery = GAME.defineQuery([GAME.Player, GAME.InputState]); | |
const PlayerControlSystem: GAME.System = { | |
update: (state) => { | |
const players = playerQuery(state.world); | |
for (const player of players) { | |
// Read movement axes | |
const moveX = GAME.InputState.moveX[player]; | |
const moveY = GAME.InputState.moveY[player]; | |
// Check for jump | |
if (GAME.InputState.jump[player]) { | |
// Jump is available this frame | |
} | |
// Check mouse buttons | |
if (GAME.InputState.leftMouse[player]) { | |
// Left mouse is held | |
} | |
} | |
} | |
}; | |
``` | |
### Consuming Buffered Actions | |
```typescript | |
import * as GAME from 'vibegame'; | |
const CombatSystem: GAME.System = { | |
update: (state) => { | |
// Consume jump if available (prevents double consumption) | |
if (GAME.consumeJump()) { | |
// Perform jump | |
velocity.y = JUMP_FORCE; | |
} | |
// Consume primary action | |
if (GAME.consumePrimary()) { | |
// Fire weapon | |
spawnProjectile(); | |
} | |
} | |
}; | |
``` | |
### Custom Input Mappings | |
```typescript | |
import * as GAME from 'vibegame'; | |
// Modify before starting the game | |
GAME.INPUT_CONFIG.mappings.jump = ['Space', 'KeyX']; | |
GAME.INPUT_CONFIG.mappings.moveForward = ['KeyW', 'KeyZ', 'ArrowUp']; | |
GAME.INPUT_CONFIG.mouseSensitivity.look = 0.3; | |
GAME.run(); | |
``` | |
### Manual Event Handling | |
```typescript | |
import * as GAME from 'vibegame'; | |
// Use the exported handlers directly if needed | |
canvas.addEventListener('mousedown', GAME.handleMouseDown); | |
canvas.addEventListener('mouseup', GAME.handleMouseUp); | |
``` | |
### Orbit Camera | |
Orbital camera controller for third-person views and smooth target following. | |
### Components | |
#### OrbitCamera | |
- target: eid (0) - Target entity ID | |
- current-yaw: f32 (Ο) - Current horizontal angle | |
- current-pitch: f32 (Ο/6) - Current vertical angle | |
- current-distance: f32 (4) - Current distance | |
- target-yaw: f32 (Ο) - Target horizontal angle | |
- target-pitch: f32 (Ο/6) - Target vertical angle | |
- target-distance: f32 (4) - Target distance | |
- min-distance: f32 (1) | |
- max-distance: f32 (25) | |
- min-pitch: f32 (0) | |
- max-pitch: f32 (Ο/2) | |
- smoothness: f32 (0.5) - Interpolation speed | |
- offset-x: f32 (0) | |
- offset-y: f32 (1.25) | |
- offset-z: f32 (0) | |
### Systems | |
#### OrbitCameraSystem | |
- Group: draw | |
- Updates camera position and rotation around target | |
### Recipes | |
#### camera | |
- Creates orbital camera with default settings | |
- Components: orbit-camera, transform, world-transform, main-camera | |
#### Examples | |
## Examples | |
### Basic Camera | |
```xml | |
<!-- Create default orbital camera --> | |
<camera /> | |
``` | |
### Camera Following Player | |
```xml | |
<world> | |
<!-- Player entity --> | |
<player id="player" pos="0 0 0" /> | |
<!-- Camera following player --> | |
<camera | |
target="#player" | |
target-distance="10" | |
min-distance="5" | |
max-distance="20" | |
offset-y="2" | |
/> | |
</world> | |
``` | |
### Custom Orbit Settings | |
```xml | |
<entity | |
orbit-camera=" | |
target: #boss; | |
target-distance: 15; | |
target-yaw: 0; | |
target-pitch: 0.5; | |
smoothness: 0.2; | |
offset-y: 3 | |
" | |
transform | |
main-camera | |
/> | |
``` | |
### Programmatic Usage | |
```typescript | |
import * as GAME from 'vibegame'; | |
const cameraQuery = GAME.defineQuery([GAME.OrbitCamera]); | |
const CameraControlSystem = { | |
update: (state) => { | |
const cameras = cameraQuery(state.world); | |
for (const camera of cameras) { | |
// Rotate camera on input | |
if (state.input.mouse.deltaX) { | |
GAME.OrbitCamera.targetYaw[camera] += state.input.mouse.deltaX * 0.01; | |
} | |
// Zoom on scroll | |
if (state.input.mouse.wheel) { | |
GAME.OrbitCamera.targetDistance[camera] = Math.max( | |
GAME.OrbitCamera.minDistance[camera], | |
Math.min( | |
GAME.OrbitCamera.maxDistance[camera], | |
GAME.OrbitCamera.targetDistance[camera] - state.input.mouse.wheel * 0.5 | |
) | |
); | |
} | |
} | |
} | |
}; | |
``` | |
### Dynamic Target Switching | |
```typescript | |
import * as GAME from 'vibegame'; | |
// Switch camera target | |
const switchTarget = (state, cameraEntity, newTargetEntity) => { | |
GAME.OrbitCamera.target[cameraEntity] = newTargetEntity; | |
}; | |
``` | |
### Physics | |
3D physics simulation with Rapier including rigid bodies, collisions, and character controllers. | |
### Constants | |
- DEFAULT_GRAVITY: -60 | |
### Enums | |
#### BodyType | |
- Dynamic = 0 - Affected by forces | |
- Fixed = 1 - Immovable static | |
- KinematicPositionBased = 2 - Script position | |
- KinematicVelocityBased = 3 - Script velocity | |
#### ColliderShape | |
- Box = 0 | |
- Sphere = 1 | |
- Capsule = 2 | |
### Components | |
#### PhysicsWorld | |
- gravityX: f32 (0) | |
- gravityY: f32 (-60) | |
- gravityZ: f32 (0) | |
#### Body | |
- type: ui8 - BodyType enum (Fixed) | |
- mass: f32 (1) | |
- linearDamping: f32 (0) | |
- angularDamping: f32 (0) | |
- gravityScale: f32 (1) | |
- ccd: ui8 (0) | |
- lockRotX: ui8 (0) | |
- lockRotY: ui8 (0) | |
- lockRotZ: ui8 (0) | |
- posX, posY, posZ: f32 | |
- rotX, rotY, rotZ, rotW: f32 (rotW=1) | |
- eulerX, eulerY, eulerZ: f32 | |
- velX, velY, velZ: f32 | |
- rotVelX, rotVelY, rotVelZ: f32 | |
- lastPosX, lastPosY, lastPosZ: f32 | |
#### Collider | |
- shape: ui8 - ColliderShape enum (Box) | |
- sizeX, sizeY, sizeZ: f32 (1) | |
- radius: f32 (0.5) | |
- height: f32 (1) | |
- friction: f32 (0.5) | |
- restitution: f32 (0) | |
- density: f32 (1) | |
- isSensor: ui8 (0) | |
- membershipGroups: ui16 (0xffff) | |
- filterGroups: ui16 (0xffff) | |
- posOffsetX, posOffsetY, posOffsetZ: f32 | |
- rotOffsetX, rotOffsetY, rotOffsetZ, rotOffsetW: f32 (rotOffsetW=1) | |
#### CharacterController | |
- offset: f32 (0.08) | |
- maxSlope: f32 (45Β°) | |
- maxSlide: f32 (30Β°) | |
- snapDist: f32 (0.5) | |
- autoStep: ui8 (1) | |
- maxStepHeight: f32 (0.3) | |
- minStepWidth: f32 (0.05) | |
- upX, upY, upZ: f32 (upY=1) | |
- moveX, moveY, moveZ: f32 | |
- grounded: ui8 | |
- platform: eid - Entity the character is standing on | |
- platformVelX, platformVelY, platformVelZ: f32 | |
- platformDeltaX, platformDeltaY, platformDeltaZ: f32 | |
#### CharacterMovement | |
- desiredVelX, desiredVelY, desiredVelZ: f32 | |
- velocityY: f32 | |
- actualMoveX, actualMoveY, actualMoveZ: f32 | |
#### InterpolatedTransform | |
- prevPosX, prevPosY, prevPosZ: f32 | |
- prevRotX, prevRotY, prevRotZ, prevRotW: f32 | |
- posX, posY, posZ: f32 | |
- rotX, rotY, rotZ, rotW: f32 | |
#### Force/Impulse Components | |
- ApplyForce: x, y, z (f32) | |
- ApplyTorque: x, y, z (f32) | |
- ApplyImpulse: x, y, z (f32) | |
- ApplyAngularImpulse: x, y, z (f32) | |
- SetLinearVelocity: x, y, z (f32) | |
- SetAngularVelocity: x, y, z (f32) | |
- KinematicMove: x, y, z (f32) | |
- KinematicRotate: x, y, z, w (f32) | |
#### Collision Events | |
- CollisionEvents: activeEvents (ui8) | |
- TouchedEvent: other, handle1, handle2 (ui32) | |
- TouchEndedEvent: other, handle1, handle2 (ui32) | |
### Systems | |
- PhysicsWorldSystem - Initializes physics world | |
- PhysicsInitializationSystem - Creates bodies and colliders | |
- PhysicsCleanupSystem - Removes physics on entity destroy | |
- PlatformDeltaSystem - Tracks platform position changes | |
- CharacterMovementSystem - Character controller movement with platform sticking | |
- CollisionEventCleanupSystem - Clears collision events | |
- ApplyForcesSystem - Applies forces | |
- ApplyTorquesSystem - Applies torques | |
- ApplyImpulsesSystem - Applies impulses | |
- ApplyAngularImpulsesSystem - Applies angular impulses | |
- SetVelocitySystem - Sets velocities | |
- TeleportationSystem - Instant position changes | |
- KinematicMovementSystem - Kinematic movement | |
- PhysicsStepSystem - Steps simulation | |
- PhysicsRapierSyncSystem - Syncs Rapier to ECS | |
- PhysicsInterpolationSystem - Interpolates for rendering | |
### Functions | |
#### initializePhysics(): Promise<void> | |
Initializes Rapier WASM physics engine | |
### Recipes | |
- static-part - Immovable physics objects | |
- dynamic-part - Gravity-affected objects | |
- kinematic-part - Script-controlled objects | |
#### Examples | |
## Examples | |
### Basic Usage | |
#### XML Recipes | |
##### Static Floor | |
```xml | |
<static-part | |
pos="0 -0.5 0" | |
shape="box" | |
size="20 1 20" | |
color="#90ee90" | |
/> | |
``` | |
##### Dynamic Ball | |
```xml | |
<dynamic-part | |
pos="0 5 0" | |
shape="sphere" | |
radius="0.5" | |
color="#ff0000" | |
mass="2" | |
restitution="0.8" | |
/> | |
``` | |
##### Moving Platform | |
```xml | |
<kinematic-part | |
pos="0 2 0" | |
shape="box" | |
size="3 0.2 3" | |
color="#4169e1" | |
> | |
<!-- Add movement with tweening --> | |
<tween | |
target="body.pos-y" | |
from="2" | |
to="5" | |
duration="3" | |
ease="sine-in-out" | |
loop="ping-pong" | |
/> | |
</kinematic-part> | |
``` | |
##### Character with Controller | |
```xml | |
<entity | |
pos="0 1 0" | |
body="type: kinematic-position" | |
collider="shape: capsule; height: 1.8; radius: 0.4" | |
character-controller | |
character-movement | |
transform | |
renderer | |
/> | |
``` | |
#### JavaScript API | |
##### Create Physics Entity | |
```typescript | |
import * as GAME from 'vibegame'; | |
// Create a dynamic physics box | |
const entity = state.createEntity(); | |
state.addComponent(entity, GAME.Body, { | |
type: GAME.BodyType.Dynamic, | |
mass: 5, | |
posX: 0, posY: 10, posZ: 0 | |
}); | |
state.addComponent(entity, GAME.Collider, { | |
shape: GAME.ColliderShape.Box, | |
sizeX: 1, sizeY: 1, sizeZ: 1, | |
friction: 0.7, | |
restitution: 0.3 | |
}); | |
// Note: Physics body won't exist until next fixed update | |
// Transform will be overwritten by Body position after initialization | |
``` | |
##### Moving Physics Bodies | |
```typescript | |
import * as GAME from 'vibegame'; | |
// Dynamic bodies - Use forces/impulses for movement | |
if (GAME.Body.type[entity] === GAME.BodyType.Dynamic) { | |
// Apply force for gradual acceleration | |
state.addComponent(entity, GAME.ApplyForce, { x: 10, y: 0, z: 0 }); | |
// Apply impulse for instant velocity change | |
state.addComponent(entity, GAME.ApplyImpulse, { x: 0, y: 50, z: 0 }); | |
// Direct position setting only for teleportation | |
GAME.Body.posX[entity] = 10; // Teleport - use sparingly | |
} | |
// Kinematic bodies - Direct control via movement components | |
if (GAME.Body.type[entity] === GAME.BodyType.KinematicPositionBased) { | |
state.addComponent(entity, GAME.KinematicMove, { x: 5, y: 2, z: 0 }); | |
} | |
if (GAME.Body.type[entity] === GAME.BodyType.KinematicVelocityBased) { | |
state.addComponent(entity, GAME.SetLinearVelocity, { x: 3, y: 0, z: 0 }); | |
} | |
// Never modify Transform directly for physics entities | |
// GAME.Transform.posX[entity] = 10; // β Will be overwritten by Body | |
``` | |
##### Apply Forces | |
```typescript | |
import * as GAME from 'vibegame'; | |
// Apply upward impulse (jump) | |
state.addComponent(entity, GAME.ApplyImpulse, { | |
x: 0, y: 50, z: 0 | |
}); | |
// Apply continuous force | |
state.addComponent(entity, GAME.ApplyForce, { | |
x: 10, y: 0, z: 0 | |
}); | |
// Set velocity directly | |
state.addComponent(entity, GAME.SetLinearVelocity, { | |
x: 0, y: 5, z: 0 | |
}); | |
``` | |
##### Handle Collisions | |
```typescript | |
import * as GAME from 'vibegame'; | |
const touchedQuery = GAME.defineQuery([GAME.TouchedEvent]); | |
const CollisionSystem: GAME.System = { | |
update: (state) => { | |
// Query entities with collision events | |
for (const entity of touchedQuery(state.world)) { | |
const otherEntity = GAME.TouchedEvent.other[entity]; | |
console.log(`Entity ${entity} collided with ${otherEntity}`); | |
// React to collision | |
state.addComponent(entity, GAME.ApplyImpulse, { | |
x: 0, y: 10, z: 0 | |
}); | |
} | |
} | |
}; | |
``` | |
##### Character Movement | |
```typescript | |
import * as GAME from 'vibegame'; | |
const PlayerMovementSystem: GAME.System = { | |
update: (state) => { | |
const movementQuery = GAME.defineQuery([GAME.CharacterMovement, GAME.CharacterController]); | |
for (const entity of movementQuery(state.world)) { | |
// Set desired movement based on input | |
GAME.CharacterMovement.desiredVelX[entity] = input.x * 5; | |
GAME.CharacterMovement.desiredVelZ[entity] = input.z * 5; | |
// Jump if grounded | |
if (GAME.CharacterController.grounded[entity] && input.jump) { | |
GAME.CharacterMovement.velocityY[entity] = 10; | |
} | |
} | |
} | |
}; | |
``` | |
##### Custom Plugin Integration | |
```typescript | |
import * as GAME from 'vibegame'; | |
// Initialize physics before running | |
await GAME.initializePhysics(); | |
// Use with builder | |
GAME | |
.withPlugin(GAME.PhysicsPlugin) | |
.run(); | |
``` | |
### Player | |
Complete player character controller with physics movement, jumping, and platform momentum preservation. | |
### Components | |
#### Player | |
- speed: f32 (5.3) | |
- jumpHeight: f32 (2.3) | |
- rotationSpeed: f32 (10) | |
- canJump: ui8 (1) | |
- isJumping: ui8 (0) | |
- jumpCooldown: f32 (0) | |
- lastGroundedTime: f32 (0) | |
- jumpBufferTime: f32 (-10000) | |
- cameraSensitivity: f32 (0.007) | |
- cameraZoomSensitivity: f32 (1.5) | |
- cameraEntity: eid (0) | |
- inheritedVelX: f32 (0) - Horizontal momentum inherited from platform | |
- inheritedVelZ: f32 (0) - Horizontal momentum inherited from platform | |
### Systems | |
#### PlayerMovementSystem | |
- Group: fixed | |
- Handles movement, rotation, jumping with platform momentum preservation | |
#### PlayerGroundedSystem | |
- Group: fixed | |
- Tracks grounded state, jump availability, and clears inherited momentum on landing | |
#### PlayerCameraLinkingSystem | |
- Group: simulation | |
- Links player to orbit camera | |
#### PlayerCameraControlSystem | |
- Group: simulation | |
- Camera control via mouse input | |
### Recipes | |
#### player | |
- Complete player setup with physics | |
- Components: player, character-movement, transform, world-transform, body, collider, character-controller, input-state, respawn | |
### Functions | |
#### processInput(moveForward, moveRight, cameraYaw): Vector3 | |
Converts input to world-space movement | |
#### handleJump(entity, jumpPressed, currentTime): number | |
Processes jump with buffering | |
#### updateRotation(entity, inputVector, deltaTime, rotationData): Quaternion | |
Smooth rotation towards movement | |
#### Examples | |
## Examples | |
### Basic Player Usage (XML) | |
```xml | |
<world> | |
<!-- Player auto-created if not specified --> | |
<player pos="0 2 0" speed="6" jump-height="3" /> | |
</world> | |
``` | |
### Custom Player Configuration (XML) | |
```xml | |
<world> | |
<player | |
pos="5 1 -10" | |
speed="8" | |
jump-height="4" | |
rotation-speed="15" | |
camera-sensitivity="0.005" | |
/> | |
</world> | |
``` | |
### Accessing Player Component (JavaScript) | |
```typescript | |
import * as GAME from 'vibegame'; | |
const playerQuery = GAME.defineQuery([GAME.Player]); | |
const MySystem: GAME.System = { | |
update: (state) => { | |
const players = playerQuery(state.world); | |
for (const entity of players) { | |
// Check if player is jumping | |
if (GAME.Player.isJumping[entity]) { | |
console.log('Player is airborne!'); | |
} | |
// Modify player speed | |
GAME.Player.speed[entity] = 10; | |
} | |
} | |
}; | |
``` | |
### Creating Player Programmatically | |
```typescript | |
import * as GAME from 'vibegame'; | |
const PlayerSpawnSystem: GAME.System = { | |
setup: (state) => { | |
// Create player entity | |
const player = state.createEntity(); | |
// Add player recipe components | |
state.addComponent(player, GAME.Player, { | |
speed: 7, | |
jumpHeight: 3.5, | |
cameraSensitivity: 0.01 | |
}); | |
// Add required components | |
state.addComponent(player, GAME.Transform, { posY: 5 }); | |
state.addComponent(player, GAME.Body, { type: GAME.BodyType.KinematicPositionBased }); | |
state.addComponent(player, GAME.CharacterController); | |
state.addComponent(player, GAME.InputState); | |
} | |
}; | |
``` | |
### Movement Controls | |
**Keyboard:** | |
- W/S or Arrow Up/Down - Move forward/backward | |
- A/D or Arrow Left/Right - Move left/right | |
- Space - Jump | |
**Mouse:** | |
- Right-click + drag - Rotate camera | |
- Scroll wheel - Zoom in/out | |
### Plugin Registration | |
```typescript | |
import * as GAME from 'vibegame'; | |
GAME | |
.withPlugin(GAME.PlayerPlugin) // Included in defaults | |
.run(); | |
``` | |
### Rendering | |
Three.js rendering pipeline with meshes, lights, cameras, and post-processing effects. | |
### Components | |
#### Renderer | |
- shape: ui8 - 0=box, 1=sphere, 2=cylinder, 3=plane | |
- sizeX, sizeY, sizeZ: f32 (1) | |
- color: ui32 (0xffffff) | |
- visible: ui8 (1) | |
#### RenderContext | |
- clearColor: ui32 (0x000000) | |
- hasCanvas: ui8 | |
#### MainCamera | |
Tag component (no properties) | |
#### Ambient | |
- skyColor: ui32 (0x87ceeb) | |
- groundColor: ui32 (0x4a4a4a) | |
- intensity: f32 (0.6) | |
#### Directional | |
- color: ui32 (0xffffff) | |
- intensity: f32 (1) | |
- castShadow: ui8 (1) | |
- shadowMapSize: ui32 (4096) | |
- directionX: f32 (-1) | |
- directionY: f32 (2) | |
- directionZ: f32 (-1) | |
- distance: f32 (30) | |
#### Bloom | |
- intensity: f32 (1.0) - Bloom intensity | |
- luminanceThreshold: f32 (1.0) - Luminance threshold for bloom | |
- luminanceSmoothing: f32 (0.03) - Smoothness of luminance threshold | |
- mipmapBlur: ui8 (1) - Enable mipmap blur | |
- radius: f32 (0.85) - Blur radius for mipmap blur | |
- levels: ui8 (8) - Number of MIP levels for mipmap blur | |
#### Dithering | |
- colorBits: ui8 (4) - Bits per color channel (1-8) | |
- intensity: f32 (1.0) - Effect intensity (0-1) | |
- grayscale: ui8 (0) - Enable grayscale mode (0/1) | |
- scale: f32 (1.0) - Pattern scale (higher = coarser dithering) | |
- noise: f32 (1.0) - Noise threshold intensity | |
### Systems | |
#### MeshInstanceSystem | |
- Group: draw | |
- Synchronizes transforms with Three.js meshes | |
#### LightSyncSystem | |
- Group: draw | |
- Updates Three.js lights | |
#### CameraSyncSystem | |
- Group: draw | |
- Updates Three.js camera and manages post-processing effects | |
#### WebGLRenderSystem | |
- Group: draw (last) | |
- Renders scene through EffectComposer | |
### Functions | |
#### setCanvasElement(entity, canvas): void | |
Associates canvas with RenderContext | |
### Recipes | |
- ambient-light - Ambient hemisphere lighting | |
- directional-light - Directional light with shadows | |
- light - Both ambient and directional | |
#### Examples | |
## Examples | |
### Basic Rendering Setup | |
```xml | |
<!-- Declarative scene with lighting and rendered objects --> | |
<world canvas="#game-canvas" sky="#87ceeb"> | |
<!-- Default lighting --> | |
<light></light> | |
<!-- Rendered box --> | |
<entity | |
transform | |
renderer="shape: box; color: 0xff0000; size-x: 2" | |
pos="0 1 0" | |
/> | |
<!-- Rendered sphere --> | |
<entity | |
transform | |
renderer="shape: sphere; color: 0x00ff00" | |
pos="3 1 0" | |
/> | |
</world> | |
``` | |
### Custom Lighting | |
```xml | |
<!-- Separate ambient and directional lights --> | |
<ambient-light | |
sky-color="#ffd4a3" | |
ground-color="#808080" | |
intensity="0.4" | |
/> | |
<directional-light | |
color="#ffffff" | |
intensity="1.5" | |
direction-x="-1" | |
direction-y="3" | |
direction-z="-0.5" | |
cast-shadow="1" | |
shadow-map-size="2048" | |
/> | |
``` | |
### Imperative Usage | |
```typescript | |
import * as GAME from 'vibegame'; | |
// Create rendered entity programmatically | |
const entity = state.createEntity(); | |
// Add transform for positioning | |
state.addComponent(entity, GAME.Transform, { | |
posX: 0, posY: 5, posZ: 0 | |
}); | |
// Add renderer component | |
state.addComponent(entity, GAME.Renderer, { | |
shape: 1, // sphere | |
sizeX: 2, | |
sizeY: 2, | |
sizeZ: 2, | |
color: 0xff00ff, | |
visible: 1 | |
}); | |
// Set canvas for rendering context | |
const contextQuery = GAME.defineQuery([GAME.RenderContext]); | |
const contextEntity = contextQuery(state.world)[0]; | |
const canvas = document.getElementById('game-canvas'); | |
GAME.setCanvasElement(contextEntity, canvas); | |
``` | |
### Shape Types | |
```typescript | |
import * as GAME from 'vibegame'; | |
// Available shape enums | |
const shapes = { | |
box: 0, | |
sphere: 1, | |
cylinder: 2, | |
plane: 3 | |
}; | |
// Use in XML | |
<entity renderer="shape: sphere"></entity> | |
// Or with enum names | |
<entity renderer="shape: 1"></entity> | |
``` | |
### Visibility Control | |
```typescript | |
import * as GAME from 'vibegame'; | |
// Hide/show entities | |
GAME.Renderer.visible[entity] = 0; // Hide | |
GAME.Renderer.visible[entity] = 1; // Show | |
// In XML | |
<entity renderer="visible: 0"></entity> <!-- Initially hidden --> | |
``` | |
### Post-Processing Effects | |
```xml | |
<!-- Camera with bloom effect (using defaults) --> | |
<camera bloom></camera> | |
<!-- Camera with custom bloom settings --> | |
<camera bloom="intensity: 2; luminance-threshold: 0.8; luminance-smoothing: 0.05"></camera> | |
<!-- Camera with mipmap blur settings --> | |
<camera bloom="mipmap-blur: 1; radius: 0.9; levels: 10"></camera> | |
<!-- Camera without effects (still uses composer internally) --> | |
<camera></camera> | |
<!-- Camera with retro dithering effect --> | |
<camera dithering="color-bits: 3; intensity: 0.8; scale: 2"></camera> | |
<!-- Combined bloom and dithering for retro aesthetic --> | |
<camera bloom="intensity: 1.5" dithering="color-bits: 2; grayscale: 1; scale: 3"></camera> | |
<!-- Subtle dithering for vintage look --> | |
<camera dithering="color-bits: 5; intensity: 0.5; scale: 1"></camera> | |
<!-- Coarse pixel-art style dithering --> | |
<camera dithering="color-bits: 2; scale: 4; intensity: 1"></camera> | |
``` | |
### Respawn | |
Automatic respawn system that resets entities when falling below Y=-100. | |
### Components | |
#### Respawn | |
- posX, posY, posZ: f32 - Spawn position | |
- eulerX, eulerY, eulerZ: f32 - Spawn rotation (degrees) | |
### Systems | |
#### RespawnSystem | |
- Group: simulation | |
- Resets entities when Y < -100 | |
#### Examples | |
## Examples | |
### Player with Respawn (Automatic) | |
The `<player>` recipe automatically includes respawn: | |
```xml | |
<world> | |
<!-- Player spawns at 0,5,0 and respawns there if falling --> | |
<player pos="0 5 0"></player> | |
</world> | |
``` | |
### Manual Respawn Component | |
```xml | |
<entity transform body collider respawn="pos: 0 10 -5"> | |
<!-- Entity respawns at 0,10,-5 when falling below Y=-100 --> | |
</entity> | |
``` | |
### Imperative Usage | |
```typescript | |
import * as GAME from 'vibegame'; | |
// Add respawn to an entity | |
const entity = state.createEntity(); | |
// Set spawn point from current transform | |
state.addComponent(entity, GAME.Transform, { | |
posX: 0, posY: 10, posZ: 0, | |
eulerX: 0, eulerY: 0, eulerZ: 0 | |
}); | |
state.addComponent(entity, GAME.Respawn, { | |
posX: 0, posY: 10, posZ: 0, | |
eulerX: 0, eulerY: 0, eulerZ: 0 | |
}); | |
// Entity will respawn at (0,10,0) when falling | |
``` | |
### Update Spawn Point | |
```typescript | |
import * as GAME from 'vibegame'; | |
// Change respawn position dynamically | |
GAME.Respawn.posX[entity] = 20; | |
GAME.Respawn.posY[entity] = 5; | |
GAME.Respawn.posZ[entity] = -10; | |
``` | |
### XML with Transform Sync | |
Position attributes automatically populate the respawn component: | |
```xml | |
<!-- Position sets both transform and respawn --> | |
<player pos="5 3 -2" euler="0 90 0"></player> | |
``` | |
### Startup | |
Auto-creates player, camera, and lighting entities at startup if missing. | |
### Systems | |
#### LightingStartupSystem | |
- Group: setup | |
- Creates default lighting if none exists | |
#### CameraStartupSystem | |
- Group: setup | |
- Creates main camera if none exists | |
#### PlayerStartupSystem | |
- Group: setup | |
- Creates player entity if none exists | |
#### PlayerCharacterSystem | |
- Group: setup | |
- Adds animated character to players | |
#### Examples | |
## Examples | |
### Basic Usage (Auto-Creation) | |
```typescript | |
// The plugin automatically creates defaults when included | |
import * as GAME from 'vibegame'; | |
// This will create player, camera, and lighting automatically | |
GAME.run(); // Uses DefaultPlugins which includes StartupPlugin | |
``` | |
### Preventing Auto-Creation with XML | |
```xml | |
<world> | |
<!-- Creating your own player prevents auto-creation --> | |
<player pos="10 2 -5" speed="12" /> | |
<!-- Creating custom lighting prevents default lights --> | |
<entity ambient="sky-color: 0xff0000" directional /> | |
</world> | |
``` | |
### Manual Plugin Registration | |
```typescript | |
import * as GAME from 'vibegame'; | |
// Use startup plugin without other defaults | |
GAME.withoutDefaultPlugins() | |
.withPlugin(GAME.TransformsPlugin) | |
.withPlugin(GAME.RenderingPlugin) | |
.withPlugin(GAME.StartupPlugin) | |
.run(); | |
``` | |
### System Behavior | |
The startup systems are idempotent - they check for existing entities before creating: | |
```typescript | |
import * as GAME from 'vibegame'; | |
// First run: Creates player, camera, lights | |
const playerQuery = GAME.defineQuery([GAME.Player]); | |
playerQuery(state.world).length // 0 -> creates player | |
// Subsequent runs: Skips creation | |
playerQuery(state.world).length // 1 -> skips creation | |
``` | |
### Transforms | |
3D transforms with position, rotation, scale, and parent-child hierarchies. | |
### Components | |
#### Transform | |
- posX, posY, posZ: f32 (0) | |
- rotX, rotY, rotZ, rotW: f32 (rotW=1) - Quaternion | |
- eulerX, eulerY, eulerZ: f32 (0) - Degrees | |
- scaleX, scaleY, scaleZ: f32 (1) | |
#### WorldTransform | |
- Same properties as Transform | |
- Auto-computed from hierarchy (read-only) | |
### Systems | |
#### TransformHierarchySystem | |
- Group: simulation (last) | |
- Syncs euler/quaternion and computes world transforms | |
#### Examples | |
## Examples | |
### Basic Usage | |
#### XML Position and Rotation | |
```xml | |
<!-- Position only --> | |
<entity transform="pos: 0 5 -3"></entity> | |
<!-- Euler rotation (degrees) --> | |
<entity transform="euler: 0 45 0"></entity> | |
<!-- Scale (single value applies to all axes) --> | |
<entity transform="scale: 2"></entity> | |
<!-- Combined transform --> | |
<entity transform="pos: 0 5 0; euler: 0 45 0; scale: 1.5"></entity> | |
``` | |
#### JavaScript API | |
```typescript | |
import * as GAME from 'vibegame'; | |
// In a system | |
const MySystem = { | |
update: (state) => { | |
const entity = state.createEntity(); | |
// Add transform component with initial values | |
state.addComponent(entity, GAME.Transform, { | |
posX: 10, posY: 5, posZ: -3, | |
eulerX: 0, eulerY: 45, eulerZ: 0, | |
scaleX: 2, scaleY: 2, scaleZ: 2 | |
}); | |
// Transform system automatically syncs euler to quaternion | |
} | |
}; | |
``` | |
### Transform Hierarchy | |
#### Parent-Child Relationships | |
```xml | |
<!-- Parent at origin --> | |
<entity transform="pos: 0 0 0"> | |
<!-- Children positioned relative to parent --> | |
<entity transform="pos: 2 0 0"></entity> | |
<entity transform="pos: -2 0 0"></entity> | |
</entity> | |
<!-- Rotating parent affects all children --> | |
<entity transform="euler: 0 45 0"> | |
<entity id="arm" transform="pos: 0 2 0"> | |
<entity id="hand" transform="pos: 0 2 0"></entity> | |
</entity> | |
</entity> | |
``` | |
#### Accessing World Transform | |
```typescript | |
import * as GAME from 'vibegame'; | |
const transformQuery = GAME.defineQuery([GAME.Transform, GAME.WorldTransform]); | |
const WorldTransformSystem = { | |
update: (state) => { | |
// Query entities with both transforms | |
const entities = transformQuery(state.world); | |
for (const entity of entities) { | |
// Local position | |
const localX = GAME.Transform.posX[entity]; | |
// World position (after parent transforms) | |
const worldX = GAME.WorldTransform.posX[entity]; | |
console.log(`Local: ${localX}, World: ${worldX}`); | |
} | |
} | |
}; | |
``` | |
### Common Patterns | |
#### Setting Transform Values | |
```typescript | |
import * as GAME from 'vibegame'; | |
// Direct property access (bitECS style) | |
GAME.Transform.posX[entity] = 10; | |
GAME.Transform.posY[entity] = 5; | |
GAME.Transform.posZ[entity] = -3; | |
// Using euler angles for rotation | |
GAME.Transform.eulerX[entity] = 0; | |
GAME.Transform.eulerY[entity] = 45; | |
GAME.Transform.eulerZ[entity] = 0; | |
// Quaternion will be auto-synced by TransformHierarchySystem | |
// Uniform scale | |
GAME.Transform.scaleX[entity] = 2; | |
GAME.Transform.scaleY[entity] = 2; | |
GAME.Transform.scaleZ[entity] = 2; | |
``` | |
#### Transform Interpolation | |
```typescript | |
import * as GAME from 'vibegame'; | |
// Interpolate between two positions | |
const t = 0.5; // 50% between start and end | |
GAME.Transform.posX[entity] = startX + (endX - startX) * t; | |
GAME.Transform.posY[entity] = startY + (endY - startY) * t; | |
GAME.Transform.posZ[entity] = startZ + (endZ - startZ) * t; | |
``` | |
### Tweening | |
Animates component properties with easing functions and loop modes. Kinematic velocity bodies use velocity-based tweening for smooth physics-correct movement. | |
### Components | |
#### Tween | |
- duration: f32 (1) - Seconds | |
- elapsed: f32 | |
- easingIndex: ui8 | |
- loopMode: ui8 - 0=Once, 1=Loop, 2=PingPong | |
#### TweenValue | |
- source: ui32 - Tween entity | |
- target: ui32 - Target entity | |
- componentId: ui32 | |
- fieldIndex: ui32 | |
- from: f32 | |
- to: f32 | |
- value: f32 - Current value | |
#### KinematicTween | |
- tweenEntity: ui32 - Associated tween entity | |
- targetEntity: ui32 - Kinematic body entity | |
- axis: ui8 - 0=X, 1=Y, 2=Z | |
- from: f32 - Start position | |
- to: f32 - End position | |
- lastPosition: f32 | |
- targetPosition: f32 | |
### Systems | |
#### KinematicTweenSystem | |
- Group: fixed | |
- Converts position tweens to velocity for kinematic bodies | |
#### TweenSystem | |
- Group: simulation | |
- Interpolates values with easing and auto-cleanup | |
### Functions | |
#### createTween(state, entity, target, options): number | null | |
Animates component property | |
### Easing Functions | |
- linear | |
- sine-in, sine-out, sine-in-out | |
- quad-in, quad-out, quad-in-out | |
- cubic-in, cubic-out, cubic-in-out | |
- quart-in, quart-out, quart-in-out | |
- expo-in, expo-out, expo-in-out | |
- circ-in, circ-out, circ-in-out | |
- back-in, back-out, back-in-out | |
- elastic-in, elastic-out, elastic-in-out | |
- bounce-in, bounce-out, bounce-in-out | |
### Loop Modes | |
- once - Play once and destroy | |
- loop - Repeat indefinitely | |
- ping-pong - Alternate directions | |
### Shorthand Targets | |
- rotation - body.eulerX/Y/Z | |
- at - body.posX/Y/Z | |
- scale - transform.scaleX/Y/Z | |
#### Examples | |
## Examples | |
### Basic XML Tween | |
```xml | |
<!-- Animate Y position from 5 to 10 over 2 seconds --> | |
<kinematic-part pos="0 5 -5"> | |
<tween | |
target="body.pos-y" | |
from="5" | |
to="10" | |
duration="2" | |
ease="sine-in-out" | |
loop="ping-pong" | |
/> | |
</kinematic-part> | |
``` | |
### Multiple Properties | |
```xml | |
<!-- Animate rotation on all axes --> | |
<entity transform renderer> | |
<tween | |
target="rotation" | |
to="0 360 0" | |
duration="4" | |
loop="loop" | |
/> | |
</entity> | |
``` | |
### Body Physics Properties | |
```xml | |
<!-- Animate physics body velocity --> | |
<dynamic-part pos="0 10 0"> | |
<tween | |
target="body.velocity-x" | |
from="0" | |
to="10" | |
duration="1" | |
ease="quad-out" | |
/> | |
</tween> | |
``` | |
### Programmatic Usage | |
```typescript | |
import * as GAME from 'vibegame'; | |
// In a system | |
const MySystem = { | |
setup: (state) => { | |
const entity = state.createEntity(); | |
state.addComponent(entity, GAME.Transform); | |
// Create tween programmatically | |
GAME.createTween(state, entity, 'body.pos-y', { | |
from: 0, | |
to: 10, | |
duration: 2, | |
easing: 'bounce-out', | |
loop: 'once' | |
}); | |
} | |
}; | |
``` | |
### Complex Animation Sequence | |
```xml | |
<!-- Platform with multiple animated properties --> | |
<kinematic-part pos="0 0 0" color="#ff0000"> | |
<!-- Position animation --> | |
<tween target="body.pos-x" from="-5" to="5" duration="3" loop="ping-pong"></tween> | |
<!-- Rotation animation --> | |
<tween target="body.euler-y" to="360" duration="10" loop="loop"></tween> | |
<!-- Scale pulse --> | |
<tween target="transform.scale-x" from="1" to="1.5" duration="1" ease="sine-in-out" loop="ping-pong"></tween> | |
<tween target="transform.scale-z" from="1" to="1.5" duration="1" ease="sine-in-out" loop="ping-pong"></tween> | |
</kinematic-part> | |
``` | |
### Ui | |
Web-native UI system using HTML/CSS overlays positioned over the 3D canvas. Includes GSAP for animations, ECS state synchronization, and external library support. This provides capabilities superior to most game engines' built-in UI systems. | |
### Components | |
#### UIManager | |
- element: HTMLElement - Root UI container | |
- state: State - ECS state reference for updates | |
- visible: ui8 (1) - UI visibility toggle | |
### Systems | |
#### UIUpdateSystem | |
- Group: simulation | |
- Updates UI elements from ECS component state | |
#### UIEventSystem | |
- Group: setup | |
- Handles UI event binding and canvas focus management | |
### Functions | |
#### createUIOverlay(canvas: HTMLCanvasElement): HTMLElement | |
Creates positioned UI overlay container | |
#### bindUIToState(uiManager: UIManager, state: State): void | |
Connects UI updates to ECS state changes | |
#### showFloatingText(x: number, y: number, text: string): void | |
Creates animated floating text at screen coordinates | |
### Patterns | |
#### Basic UI Setup | |
```html | |
<div id="game-ui"> | |
<div class="hud"> | |
<span id="score">0</span> | |
<span id="health">100</span> | |
</div> | |
</div> | |
``` | |
#### ECS Integration | |
```typescript | |
const UISystem = { | |
update: (state) => { | |
// Update UI from game state components | |
const scoreEl = document.getElementById('score'); | |
if (scoreEl) scoreEl.textContent = getScore(state); | |
} | |
}; | |
``` | |
#### GSAP Animations | |
```typescript | |
gsap.to("#currency", { | |
scale: 1.2, | |
duration: 0.2, | |
yoyo: true, | |
repeat: 1 | |
}); | |
``` | |
#### Examples | |
## Examples | |
### Basic Game HUD | |
```html | |
<!doctype html> | |
<html> | |
<head> | |
<style> | |
body { margin: 0; font-family: Arial; } | |
#game-ui { | |
position: fixed; | |
top: 0; | |
left: 0; | |
right: 0; | |
bottom: 0; | |
pointer-events: none; | |
z-index: 1000; | |
} | |
.hud { | |
position: absolute; | |
top: 20px; | |
left: 20px; | |
background: rgba(0,0,0,0.7); | |
padding: 15px; | |
border-radius: 8px; | |
color: white; | |
pointer-events: auto; | |
} | |
</style> | |
</head> | |
<body> | |
<world canvas="#game-canvas"> | |
<static-part pos="0 -0.5 0" shape="box" size="20 1 20" color="#90ee90"></static-part> | |
</world> | |
<canvas id="game-canvas"></canvas> | |
<div id="game-ui"> | |
<div class="hud"> | |
<div>Score: <span id="score">0</span></div> | |
<div>Coins: <span id="coins">0</span></div> | |
</div> | |
</div> | |
<script type="module"> | |
import * as GAME from 'vibegame'; | |
const GameState = GAME.defineComponent({ | |
score: GAME.Types.ui32, | |
coins: GAME.Types.ui32 | |
}); | |
const UISystem = { | |
update: (state) => { | |
const query = GAME.defineQuery([GameState]); | |
const entities = query(state.world); | |
if (entities.length > 0) { | |
const entity = entities[0]; | |
document.getElementById('score').textContent = GameState.score[entity]; | |
document.getElementById('coins').textContent = GameState.coins[entity]; | |
} | |
} | |
}; | |
GAME.withPlugin({ | |
components: { GameState }, | |
systems: [UISystem] | |
}).run(); | |
</script> | |
</body> | |
</html> | |
``` | |
### Animated Currency with GSAP | |
```javascript | |
import gsap from 'gsap'; | |
class AnimatedCounter { | |
constructor(elementId) { | |
this.element = document.getElementById(elementId); | |
this.currentValue = 0; | |
this.displayValue = 0; | |
} | |
setValue(newValue) { | |
this.currentValue = newValue; | |
gsap.to(this, { | |
displayValue: newValue, | |
duration: 0.8, | |
ease: "power2.out", | |
onUpdate: () => { | |
this.element.textContent = Math.floor(this.displayValue); | |
} | |
}); | |
} | |
} | |
// Usage in ECS system | |
const coinCounter = new AnimatedCounter('coins'); | |
const UISystem = { | |
update: (state) => { | |
const coins = getCoinsFromState(state); | |
coinCounter.setValue(coins); | |
} | |
}; | |
``` | |
### Floating Damage Text | |
```javascript | |
function showDamageText(worldX, worldY, worldZ, damage) { | |
// Convert 3D world position to screen coordinates | |
const camera = getMainCamera(state); | |
const screenPos = worldToScreen(worldX, worldY, worldZ, camera); | |
const element = document.createElement('div'); | |
element.textContent = `-${damage}`; | |
element.style.cssText = ` | |
position: fixed; | |
left: ${screenPos.x}px; | |
top: ${screenPos.y}px; | |
color: #ff4444; | |
font-weight: bold; | |
font-size: 24px; | |
pointer-events: none; | |
z-index: 10000; | |
`; | |
document.body.appendChild(element); | |
gsap.timeline() | |
.to(element, { | |
y: screenPos.y - 100, | |
opacity: 0, | |
duration: 1.5, | |
ease: "power2.out" | |
}) | |
.call(() => element.remove()); | |
} | |
// Usage in collision system | |
const DamageSystem = { | |
update: (state) => { | |
// When player takes damage | |
const playerPos = getPlayerPosition(state); | |
showDamageText(playerPos.x, playerPos.y + 2, playerPos.z, 25); | |
} | |
}; | |
``` | |
### Menu System with State | |
```javascript | |
class GameMenu { | |
constructor() { | |
this.isOpen = false; | |
this.element = document.getElementById('main-menu'); | |
} | |
toggle() { | |
this.isOpen = !this.isOpen; | |
if (this.isOpen) { | |
this.show(); | |
} else { | |
this.hide(); | |
} | |
} | |
show() { | |
this.element.style.display = 'block'; | |
gsap.fromTo(this.element, | |
{ opacity: 0, scale: 0.8 }, | |
{ opacity: 1, scale: 1, duration: 0.3, ease: "back.out(1.7)" } | |
); | |
} | |
hide() { | |
gsap.to(this.element, { | |
opacity: 0, | |
scale: 0.8, | |
duration: 0.2, | |
onComplete: () => { | |
this.element.style.display = 'none'; | |
} | |
}); | |
} | |
} | |
// Integration with input system | |
const menu = new GameMenu(); | |
const MenuSystem = { | |
update: (state) => { | |
// Check for escape key press | |
if (GAME.consumeInput(state, 'escape')) { | |
menu.toggle(); | |
} | |
} | |
}; | |
``` | |