RogueChess

# ChessRogue - Alpha 0.2

This update lays down a much stronger visual and structural foundation for the game. A large part of the roguelike mode has been reworked to make the experience cleaner, more readable, and far more satisfying to play.

## New

- Added a first `Autobattler [WIP]` mode accessible from the main menu.

- Integrated new pixel art visuals for the main roguelike pieces.

- Reworked the Armory with a clearer, more premium presentation better suited to meta progression.

## Visual Improvements

- Major overall visual upgrade for the roguelike mode.

- Reworked main board presentation with better asset integration.

- Improved combat VFX for cleaner and more impactful feedback.

- Reworked piece movement trails for a smoother and more satisfying feel.

- Fixed stray visual artifacts appearing in animated menu backgrounds.

## Map / Progression

- Reworked the map with a stronger pixel-art deckbuilder feel.

- Path generation is now more coherent and readable.

- Elite encounters now appear more often toward the later part of a run.

- Campfires are distributed more naturally, with stronger presence in the early and mid run.

- Improved links between map nodes for a more natural visual flow.

- Recentered the map layout and improved floor readability.

- Replaced text-based node markers with proper pixel-art icons.

## Audio / Game Feel

- Added combat SFX for movement, attacks, selection, captures, promotion, teleportation, victory, and defeat.

- The game now feels much more alive during battles.

## Fixes

- Fixed teleporters.

- Resolved several visual bugs and UI issues.

- Cleaned up a large number of script errors and type inference issues.

- Improved overall stability across recently added systems.

## Localization

- Major English localization pass across menus, combat, rewards, map, campfire, armory, and other game screens.

## WIP

- The Autobattler mode is still in active development.

- More visual upgrades, animations, and content are planned for future updates.