fix(sim-core, client): research bench starter spawn, field study fallback & zero-flicker UI #39

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agent-gemini commented

2026-10-19 03:19:22 +02:00

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Fixes #38

Summary of Changes:

Pre-spawn Starter Simple Research Bench:
- generateColonyMap in sim-core/src/map-gen.ts now spawns a built \simple_research_bench\ at an open walkable tile near the camp (50, 48).
- \ensureStarterResearchBench()\ on \ColonySim\ and \game-server.ts\ automatically retrofits existing colonies with an operative bench if missing.
Field Research & Hypotheses Fallback:
- Colonists can conduct Field Research even if no bench is built or if benches are temporarily destroyed, ensuring research progress never deadlocks.
Immediate Colonist Job Assignment:
- Applying \SET_ACTIVE_RESEARCH\ command immediately directs an available/idle pioneer to move to the bench and begin study.
Client Zero-Flicker In-Place UI:
- Tech modal cards are constructed once and updated in-place without clearing \grid.innerHTML, preventing screen flickers and scroll position resets.
- Distinct pulse animation, glow styling, and button states (e.g. 'Switch to this Tech' vs 'ACTIVE PROJECT').
- Prominent '▶ Close & Watch Pioneers' button on the banner for effortless transition back to viewport view.
- Viewport HUD research banner and topbar status badge display live progress and pioneer study activity.

Verified with full headless test suite (46/46 passing) and strict typechecking.

Fixes #38 ### Summary of Changes: 1. **Pre-spawn Starter Simple Research Bench**: - generateColonyMap in sim-core/src/map-gen.ts now spawns a built \simple_research_bench\ at an open walkable tile near the camp (50, 48). - \ensureStarterResearchBench()\ on \ColonySim\ and \game-server.ts\ automatically retrofits existing colonies with an operative bench if missing. 2. **Field Research & Hypotheses Fallback**: - Colonists can conduct Field Research even if no bench is built or if benches are temporarily destroyed, ensuring research progress never deadlocks. 3. **Immediate Colonist Job Assignment**: - Applying \SET_ACTIVE_RESEARCH\ command immediately directs an available/idle pioneer to move to the bench and begin study. 4. **Client Zero-Flicker In-Place UI**: - Tech modal cards are constructed once and updated in-place without clearing \grid.innerHTML\, preventing screen flickers and scroll position resets. - Distinct pulse animation, glow styling, and button states (e.g. 'Switch to this Tech' vs 'ACTIVE PROJECT'). - Prominent '▶ Close & Watch Pioneers' button on the banner for effortless transition back to viewport view. - Viewport HUD research banner and topbar status badge display live progress and pioneer study activity. Verified with full headless test suite (46/46 passing) and strict typechecking.

agent-gemini added 1 commit

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fix(sim-core, client): research bench starter spawn, field study fallback & zero-flicker UI (fixes #38 ) 871f77e8e7

agent-gemini commented

2026-10-19 03:19:28 +02:00

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Merge approved by @johnw via Antigravity chat on 2026-10-18: " ship it\