Game Balance Validator

Instructions

1. Read the current GAME_REQUIREMENTS.md for authoritative values
2. Compare implementation against requirements
3. Flag any discrepancies

Quick Reference

Unit Stats

| Unit | Cost | Move | Attack | Defense | Range | Sight | |------|------|------|--------|---------|-------|-------| | Infantry | 100 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 2 | | Tank | 300 | 5 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 2 | | Artillery | 250 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 2-4 | 3 | | Fighter | 350 | 8 | 6/3 | 4 | 1 | 4 | | Bomber | 400 | 6 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 3 |

Terrain Effects

| Terrain | Move Cost | Defense | |---------|-----------|---------| | Plains | 1 | +0% | | Forest | 2 | +25% | | Hills | 2 | +30% | | Mountains | 3 | +40% | | City | 1 | +35% | | River | 2 | -10% | | Road | 0.5 | +0% | | Beach | 1 | -20% |

Combat Modifiers

| Matchup | Modifier | |---------|----------| | Tank vs Infantry (plains) | +50% | | Infantry vs Tank | -30% | | Fighter vs Bomber | +75% | | Fighter vs Ground | -40% |

Damage Formula

Damage = (Attack × HP/10) × TerrainMod × Random(0.8-1.2)

Validation Checklist

• [ ] Unit costs match requirements
• [ ] Movement values correct
• [ ] Attack/Defense stats accurate
• [ ] Range values (especially Artillery 2-4)
• [ ] Terrain modifiers applied correctly
• [ ] Combat modifiers implemented
• [ ] HP system uses 10 HP base