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import gradio as gr
import random
import time

# --- Character Classes ---

class Character:
    """Base class for all characters in the game."""
    def __init__(self, name, max_hp, attack, defense, character_type="neutral"):
        self.name = name
        self.max_hp = max_hp
        self.current_hp = max_hp
        self.attack = attack
        self.defense = defense
        self.character_type = character_type # 'player', 'enemy'

    def is_alive(self):
        """Checks if the character is still alive."""
        return self.current_hp > 0

    def take_damage(self, damage):
        """Calculates and applies damage taken."""
        actual_damage = max(0, damage - self.defense) # Defense reduces damage
        self.current_hp = max(0, self.current_hp - actual_damage)
        return f"{self.name} took {actual_damage} damage!"

    def attack_target(self, target):
        """Performs an attack on a target."""
        # Add randomness, critical hits, and misses!
        miss_chance = 0.05  # 5% chance to miss
        if random.random() < miss_chance:
            return f"{self.name} swings and MISSES {target.name}!"

        damage = random.randint(self.attack - 2, self.attack + 2)

        critical_hit = random.random() < 0.1  # 10% chance for a crit
        if critical_hit:
            damage = int(damage * 1.5)
            crit_text = " CRITICAL HIT!"
        else:
            crit_text = ""

        message = f"{self.name} attacks {target.name} for {damage} damage!{crit_text}"
        message += "\n" + target.take_damage(damage)
        return message


class PlayerCharacter(Character):
    """Base class for player characters (Scott or Ramona)."""
    def __init__(self, name, max_hp, attack, defense):
        super().__init__(name, max_hp, attack, defense, character_type="player")
        self.xp = 0
        self.level = 1
        # Start players with a little spending cash
        self.money = 25

    def gain_xp(self, amount):
        """Awards experience points and checks for level up."""
        self.xp += amount
        message = f"You gained {amount} XP!"
        # Simple level up system: gain a level every 50 XP
        while self.xp >= self.level * 50:
            message += "\n" + self.level_up()
        return message

    def level_up(self):
        """Increases player stats upon leveling up."""
        self.level += 1
        self.max_hp += 20
        self.current_hp = self.max_hp # Fully heal on level up
        self.attack += 3
        self.defense += 1
        return f"\n--- {self.name} Leveled Up to Level {self.level}! ---\nNew Stats: HP: {self.max_hp}, Attack: {self.attack}, Defense: {self.defense}"


class ScottPilgrim(PlayerCharacter):
    """Scott Pilgrim character with his specific stats."""
    def __init__(self):
        super().__init__("Scott Pilgrim", 100, 15, 5)

class RamonaFlowers(PlayerCharacter):
    """Ramona Flowers character with her specific stats."""
    def __init__(self):
        super().__init__("Ramona Flowers", 110, 17, 4)

class EvilEx(Character):
    """Base class for enemies (Evil Exes)."""
    def __init__(self, name, max_hp, attack, defense, xp_reward, money_drop):
        super().__init__(name, max_hp, attack, defense, character_type="enemy")
        self.xp_reward = xp_reward
        self.money_drop = money_drop

# --- Game State Management ---

class ScottPilgrimGame:
    """Manages the entire game state and logic."""
    def __init__(self):
        # Initial game state attributes are set to None or default values
        self.player = None
        self.current_enemy = None
        self.game_active = False
        self.message_log = []
        self.ex_index = 0
        self.current_ex_list = []
        self.current_game_phase = "start" # "start", "combat", "game_over", "win"

        # Define Evil Exes for Scott's storyline
        self.scott_exes = [
            ("The Chaos Theater", EvilEx("Matthew Patel", 50, 10, 2, 30, 10)),
            ("Casa Loma (outside)", EvilEx("The Twins & Roxy Richter", 70, 12, 3, 50, 20)),
            ("Vegan restaurant", EvilEx("Todd Ingram", 90, 15, 4, 70, 30)),
            ("The Score at Lee's Palace", EvilEx("Envy Adams", 110, 17, 5, 90, 40)),
            ("Final Boss Arena", EvilEx("Gideon Graves", 150, 20, 7, 150, 70))
        ]

        # Define Evil Exes for Ramona's storyline (a creative twist!)
        self.ramona_exes = [
            ("Scott's Band Practice", EvilEx("Kim Pine", 55, 11, 3, 35, 12)),
            ("A Bar on Bloor", EvilEx("Knives Chau", 75, 13, 4, 55, 22)),
            ("Scott's Apartment", EvilEx("Lisa Miller", 95, 16, 5, 75, 32)),
            ("The Club Scene", EvilEx("Stacey Pilgrim", 115, 18, 6, 95, 42)), # Fictional boss
            ("The Subspace Highway", EvilEx("Young Neil", 160, 21, 8, 160, 75)) # Fictional final boss
        ]

        # --- In-game shop items ---
        self.shop_items = {
            "Energy Drink":  {"cost": 10, "type": "heal", "amount": 20,  "desc": "Restore 20 HP"},
            "Protein Bar":   {"cost": 15, "type": "attack", "amount": 2,   "desc": "+2 Attack"},
            "Armor Patch":   {"cost": 15, "type": "defense", "amount": 1,  "desc": "+1 Defense"},
            "Max Potion":    {"cost": 20, "type": "heal_full", "amount": 0, "desc": "Fully heal"},
        }

    def reset_game(self):
        """Resets the game state for a new playthrough."""
        self.__init__() # Re-initialize the game object to its default state

    def start_new_game(self, character_choice):
        """Initializes a new game based on character choice."""
        self.reset_game() # Ensure a clean slate

        if character_choice == "Play as Scott Pilgrim":
            self.player = ScottPilgrim()
            self.current_ex_list = list(self.scott_exes) # Use a copy of the list
            self.add_message("You chose to play as Scott Pilgrim! Get ready to face Ramona's Evil Exes!")
            # Image assets for Scott
            self.image_assets = {
                "idle": ["characters/Scott_idle.webp"],
                "attack": ["characters/Scott_Attack.webp", "characters/Scott_angry.webp"],
                "run": ["characters/Scott_angry.webp"]
            }
            self.player_image_path = self.image_assets["idle"][0]
            # Prepare cycling list
            self.image_cycle = self.image_assets["idle"] + self.image_assets["attack"] + self.image_assets["run"]
            self.image_cycle_index = 0
        elif character_choice == "Play as Ramona Flowers":
            self.player = RamonaFlowers()
            self.current_ex_list = list(self.ramona_exes) # Use a copy of the list
            self.add_message("You chose to play as Ramona Flowers! It's time to deal with Scott's complicated past!")
            # Image assets for Ramona
            self.image_assets = {
                "idle": ["characters/Ramona_Angry.webp"],
                "attack": ["characters/Ramona_attack.webp", "characters/Ramona_attack2.webp"],
                "run": ["characters/Ramona_attack2.webp"]
            }
            self.player_image_path = self.image_assets["idle"][0]
            # Prepare cycling list
            self.image_cycle = self.image_assets["idle"] + self.image_assets["attack"] + self.image_assets["run"]
            self.image_cycle_index = 0
        else:
            self.add_message("Invalid character choice. Please select Scott or Ramona.")
            return

        self.game_active = True
        self.current_game_phase = "combat"
        self._set_next_enemy()

    def _set_next_enemy(self):
        """Sets the next enemy from the list for the current battle."""
        if self.ex_index < len(self.current_ex_list):
            location, enemy_data = self.current_ex_list[self.ex_index]
            # Create a new instance of the enemy so their HP is fresh for each battle
            self.current_enemy = EvilEx(enemy_data.name, enemy_data.max_hp, enemy_data.attack, enemy_data.defense, enemy_data.xp_reward, enemy_data.money_drop)
            self.add_message(f"\n--- Confronting {self.current_enemy.name} at {location}! ---")
        else:
            self.current_enemy = None # No more enemies

    def add_message(self, message):
        """Adds a message to the game log for display."""
        self.message_log.append(message)
        # Keep the log from getting too long for the display
        if len(self.message_log) > 20:
            self.message_log = self.message_log[-20:]

    def get_status_text(self):
        """Returns a formatted string of current player and enemy status."""
        if not self.player:
            return ""
        status = f"{self.player.name} (Lvl {self.player.level}) | HP: {self.player.current_hp}/{self.player.max_hp} | XP: {self.player.xp}/{self.player.level * 50}"
        status += f" | $: {self.player.money}"
        if self.current_enemy:
            status += f"\n{self.current_enemy.name} | HP: {self.current_enemy.current_hp}/{self.current_enemy.max_hp}"
        return status

    def _check_game_over(self):
        """Checks for and handles the player's defeat."""
        if not self.player.is_alive():
            self.game_active = False
            self.current_game_phase = "game_over"
            self.add_message(f"\n{self.player.name} has been defeated by {self.current_enemy.name}!")
            self.add_message("Game Over!")

    def _handle_victory(self):
        """Handles the logic after defeating an enemy."""
        self.add_message(f"\n{self.current_enemy.name} has been defeated!")
        self.add_message(self.player.gain_xp(self.current_enemy.xp_reward))
        self.player.money += self.current_enemy.money_drop
        self.add_message(f"You found ${self.current_enemy.money_drop}!")
        self.ex_index += 1

        # Check for game completion
        if self.ex_index >= len(self.current_ex_list):
            self.game_active = False
            self.current_game_phase = "win"
            self.add_message("\nCongratulations! You have defeated all Evil Exes!")
            self.add_message("You have truly earned the power of self-respect!")
        else:
            # Set up the next fight
            self._set_next_enemy()

    def player_attack_turn(self):
        """Handles the full sequence of a player's attack turn."""
        if not self.game_active or not self.player.is_alive() or not self.current_enemy or not self.current_enemy.is_alive():
            return

        # Switch to attack animation
        self.set_player_image("attack")

        # Player attacks the enemy
        self.add_message(self.player.attack_target(self.current_enemy))

        # Check if enemy was defeated
        if not self.current_enemy.is_alive():
            self._handle_victory()
            return # Stop the turn here since the battle is over or a new one is starting

        # If the enemy survived, it's their turn to attack
        self.enemy_attack_turn()

    def enemy_attack_turn(self):
        """Handles the enemy's attack turn."""
        if not self.game_active or not self.player.is_alive() or not self.current_enemy or not self.current_enemy.is_alive():
            return
        
        # Enemy attacks the player
        self.add_message(self.current_enemy.attack_target(self.player))
        
        # Check if the player was defeated
        self._check_game_over()

    def attempt_run(self):
        """Handles the player's attempt to run away from a battle."""
        if not self.game_active:
            return

        # Switch to run/escape animation
        self.set_player_image("run")

        if random.random() < 0.2:  # 20% chance to successfully run
            self.add_message("You managed to escape from the battle!")
            self.ex_index += 1  # Advance to the next foe after running
            if self.ex_index < len(self.current_ex_list):
                self._set_next_enemy()
            else: # Running from the last boss is still a win condition
                self.game_active = False
                self.current_game_phase = "win"
                self.add_message("\nCongratulations! You ran away from all your problems!")
        else:
            self.add_message("You couldn't get away!")
            # Enemy gets a free hit as a penalty for a failed escape
            self.enemy_attack_turn()

    # --------- Shop Mechanics ---------
    def get_shop_choices(self):
        """Return list of item names with price for UI dropdown."""
        return [f"{name} - ${data['cost']}" for name, data in self.shop_items.items()]

    def get_shop_description_html(self):
        """Return an HTML string listing shop items with cost and effect."""
        lines = ["<b>Shop Items:</b>"]
        for name, data in self.shop_items.items():
            lines.append(f"{name} (${data['cost']}) – {data['desc']}")
        return "<br>".join(lines)

    def buy_item(self, item_display_name):
        """Process purchasing an item given the dropdown display string."""
        if not self.player:
            return

        # Extract item key (before ' - $')
        item_name = item_display_name.split(" - $")[0]
        if item_name not in self.shop_items:
            self.add_message("That item doesn't exist!")
            return

        item = self.shop_items[item_name]
        cost = item["cost"]

        if self.player.money < cost:
            self.add_message("Not enough money!")
            return

        # Deduct money
        self.player.money -= cost

        # Apply item effect
        if item["type"] == "heal":
            self.player.current_hp = min(self.player.max_hp, self.player.current_hp + item["amount"])
            self.add_message(f"You used {item_name} and healed {item['amount']} HP!")
        elif item["type"] == "heal_full":
            healed = self.player.max_hp - self.player.current_hp
            self.player.current_hp = self.player.max_hp
            self.add_message(f"{item_name} fully restored your HP (+{healed})!")
        elif item["type"] == "attack":
            self.player.attack += item["amount"]
            self.add_message(f"{item_name} consumed! Attack increased by {item['amount']}.")
        elif item["type"] == "defense":
            self.player.defense += item["amount"]
            self.add_message(f"{item_name} equipped! Defense increased by {item['amount']}.")

        # Confirm purchase
        self.add_message(f"You bought {item_name} for ${cost}. Remaining money: ${self.player.money}.")

    def get_player_image(self):
        """Returns current player image path if set."""
        return getattr(self, "player_image_path", None)

    # --------- Image switching ----------
    def set_player_image(self, action="idle"):
        """Set player image based on action type ('idle', 'attack', 'run')."""
        if hasattr(self, "image_assets") and action in self.image_assets:
            choices = self.image_assets[action]
            self.player_image_path = random.choice(choices)

    def advance_player_image(self):
        """Cycle through all available images sequentially."""
        if hasattr(self, "image_cycle") and self.image_cycle:
            self.image_cycle_index = (self.image_cycle_index + 1) % len(self.image_cycle)
            self.player_image_path = self.image_cycle[self.image_cycle_index]

# --- Gradio Interface Logic ---

# Create a single game instance to be managed by gr.State
game_instance = ScottPilgrimGame()

# New helper to format the message log into color-coded HTML
def _format_log_html(game_state):
    """Returns the message log as HTML with basic color-coding."""
    # Early return for fresh page load
    if not game_state.message_log:
        return ""

    player_name = game_state.player.name if game_state.player else ""
    enemy_name = game_state.current_enemy.name if game_state.current_enemy else ""

    # Show only the last 2 log messages: latest action and its outcome
    recent_msgs = game_state.message_log[-2:]

    html_lines = []
    for msg in recent_msgs:
        color = "#ECF0F1"  # default light text for dark mode
        if player_name and (msg.startswith(player_name) or msg.startswith("You")):
            color = "#2ECC71"  # green for player actions
        elif enemy_name and msg.startswith(enemy_name):
            color = "#E74C3C"  # red for enemy actions
        elif msg.startswith("---") or "Congratulations" in msg or "GAME OVER" in msg:
            color = "#F1C40F"  # yellow/gold for system or banner messages
        html_lines.append(f"<div style='margin-bottom:4px; color:{color}; white-space:pre-wrap;'>{msg}</div>")

    return "".join(html_lines)

# New helper to build a richer status block with progress bars for HP/XP
def _format_status_html(game_state):
    if not game_state.player:
        return ""

    player = game_state.player
    status_html = [
        f"<h4 style='margin:4px 0'>{player.name}  (Lvl {player.level})</h4>",
        f"HP: <progress value='{player.current_hp}' max='{player.max_hp}' style='width:160px;height:14px;'></progress>  {player.current_hp}/{player.max_hp}<br>",
        f"XP: <progress value='{player.xp}' max='{player.level * 50}' style='width:160px;height:14px;'></progress>  {player.xp}/{player.level * 50}<br>",
        f"Money: ${player.money}<br><br>"
    ]

    if game_state.current_enemy:
        enemy = game_state.current_enemy
        status_html.extend([
            f"<h4 style='margin:4px 0'>{enemy.name}</h4>",
            f"HP: <progress value='{enemy.current_hp}' max='{enemy.max_hp}' style='width:160px;height:14px;'></progress>  {enemy.current_hp}/{enemy.max_hp}"
        ])

    return "".join(status_html)

# Updated update_ui to output HTML instead of plain text
def update_ui(game_state):
    """
    Updates all Gradio UI components based on the current game state.
    Returns log_html, status_html, and component visibility updates.
    """
    phase = game_state.current_game_phase

    # Special welcome / end-screen messages
    if phase == "start" and not game_state.message_log:
        game_state.message_log = [
            "Welcome to Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The RPG!",
            "Choose your hero!"
        ]
    elif phase == "game_over":
        game_state.message_log.append("\nGAME OVER! Better luck next time!")
    elif phase == "win":
        game_state.message_log.append("\nYOU WON! Thanks for playing!")

    # Cycle hero image each UI update
    game_state.advance_player_image()

    log_html = _format_log_html(game_state)
    status_html = _format_status_html(game_state)
    hero_img_path = game_state.get_player_image()
    hero_visible = hero_img_path is not None

    # Configure visibility for each game phase
    char_buttons_visible = (phase == "start")
    action_buttons_visible = (phase == "combat")
    play_again_visible = (phase in ["game_over", "win"])
    shop_visible = (phase == "combat")

    preview_visible = (phase == "start")

    return (
        log_html,
        status_html,
        gr.update(value=hero_img_path, visible=hero_visible),
        gr.update(visible=preview_visible),  # Scott preview
        gr.update(visible=preview_visible),  # Ramona preview
        gr.update(visible=char_buttons_visible),
        gr.update(visible=action_buttons_visible),
        gr.update(visible=play_again_visible),
        gr.update(visible=shop_visible),
        game_state
    )

def choose_character(choice, game_state):
    """Callback for character selection buttons."""
    game_state.start_new_game(choice)
    return update_ui(game_state)

def player_attack(game_state):
    """Callback for the 'Attack' button."""
    game_state.player_attack_turn()
    return update_ui(game_state)

def player_run(game_state):
    """Callback for the 'Run' button."""
    game_state.attempt_run()
    return update_ui(game_state)

def play_again(game_state):
    """Callback for the 'Play Again' button."""
    game_state.reset_game()
    return update_ui(game_state)

# --- Shop callback ---
def buy_item_action(item_choice, game_state):
    """Callback for Buy button in the shop."""
    if item_choice:
        game_state.buy_item(item_choice)
    else:
        game_state.add_message("Select an item first!")
    return update_ui(game_state)

# --- Gradio UI Layout ---

with gr.Blocks(theme=gr.themes.Soft()) as demo:
    gr.Markdown("# Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The RPG")
    gr.Markdown("Choose your fighter and battle through the league of Evil Exes!")

    # gr.State is crucial for persisting the game object across user interactions
    game_state = gr.State(game_instance)

    # UI Components
    # Row containing hero image next to the game log
    with gr.Row() as log_row:
        hero_img = gr.Image(label="Hero", width=120, height=120, visible=False)
        game_output = gr.HTML(label="Game Log")
    status_output = gr.HTML(label="Current Status")

    # Preview images shown before character selection
    with gr.Row(visible=True) as preview_row:
        scott_preview_img = gr.Image(value="characters/Scott_idle.webp", label="Scott", width=140, height=140, visible=True)
        ramona_preview_img = gr.Image(value="characters/Ramona_Angry.webp", label="Ramona", width=140, height=140, visible=True)

    with gr.Row(visible=True) as character_selection_buttons:
        scott_btn = gr.Button("Play as Scott Pilgrim")
        ramona_btn = gr.Button("Play as Ramona Flowers")

    with gr.Row(visible=False) as game_action_buttons:
        attack_btn = gr.Button("βš”οΈ Attack")
        run_btn = gr.Button("πŸƒ Run")

    play_again_btn = gr.Button("Play Again?", visible=False)

    # --- Shop UI Components ---
    with gr.Row(visible=False) as shop_row:
        shop_desc = gr.HTML(game_instance.get_shop_description_html())
        item_dropdown = gr.Dropdown(choices=game_instance.get_shop_choices(), label="Buy Item")
        buy_btn = gr.Button("Buy")

    # --- Event Handlers ---
    # Define a list of all UI components that need to be updated, including the state
    outputs = [game_output, status_output, hero_img, scott_preview_img, ramona_preview_img, character_selection_buttons, game_action_buttons, play_again_btn, shop_row, game_state]

    # Connect buttons to their callback functions
    scott_btn.click(choose_character, inputs=[scott_btn, game_state], outputs=outputs)
    ramona_btn.click(choose_character, inputs=[ramona_btn, game_state], outputs=outputs)
    attack_btn.click(player_attack, inputs=[game_state], outputs=outputs)
    run_btn.click(player_run, inputs=[game_state], outputs=outputs)
    play_again_btn.click(play_again, inputs=[game_state], outputs=outputs)
    buy_btn.click(buy_item_action, inputs=[item_dropdown, game_state], outputs=outputs)

    # Set the initial UI state when the app loads, ensuring the outputs match the function's return values
    demo.load(update_ui, inputs=[game_state], outputs=outputs)

# Launch the Gradio app
if __name__ == "__main__":
    demo.launch()