info and constants

README.md

@@ -1,33 +1,12 @@
-# Constructs ("creeps")
+# mnml
+mnml is a turn-based 1v1 strategy game in an abstract setting.
+players craft a team of 3 constructs combining a deep pool of skills, effects and specialisations to mindgame & outplay their opponents in a rapid series of duels.
+featuring complex interactions arising from simple rules, simultaneous turns to increase the pace, and a unique speed mechanic mnml is a tactical game in a genre of its own.
+it is completely free to play and requires no installation.
 
-## Combat
+minimal studios is ntr & mashy: 2 mates with a friendship forged in the fires of warcraft 3 dota.
-
+we have both bailed out of the big city life and have dedicated ourselves to growing farm fresh, organic, ethical gaming produce in the rolling hills of brisbane and leaves of melbourne.
-skill phase:
+completely self funded, we're just here to make games that feel good & play it clean.
-1.1 -> block (sp 10) -> on self
-1.2 -> attack (sp 5) -> on player 2
-
-2.1 -> hex (sp 3) -> on player 1
-2.2 -> attack (sp 5) -> on player 1
-
-target phase:
-player 2 targets 1.2 on 2.2
-
-player 1 targets 2.1 on 1.1
-player 1 targets 2.2 on 1.1
-
-resolve phase:
-1.1 <- block
-1.1 <- attack (no effect because of block)
-2.2 <- attack (normal resolve)
-1.1 <- hexed (no skills for the rest of this turn and next)
-
-## Damage Chart
-
-|   Red        |   Magic         |     Modifiers   |
-|   ------          |   ------        |     ------      |
-|   damage             |   damage           |     speed       |
-|   evasion         |   resistance    |     cooldowns   |
-|   reduction       |   absorption?   |     durations   |
 
 
 ## Construct Alignments

client/src/components/info.component.jsx

@@ -21,6 +21,7 @@ function InfoComponent(args) {
             return (
                 <div>
                     <h2>VBOX phase</h2>
+                    <p>in this phase you strengthen and specialise your constructs by equipping items to them.</p>
                     <p>double clicking items in the <b>VBOX</b> will purchase and move them to your <b>INVENTORY</b>.</p>
                     <p>
                         hover over an item to see its effects and combinations.<br />

client/src/constants.jsx

@@ -36,7 +36,7 @@ module.exports = {
         },
         bits: {
             item: 'BITS',
-            description: 'The VBOX currency.\nColours: 1b\nSkills: 2b\nSpecs: 3b\nWin: +12b\nLose: +9b',
+            description: 'The VBOX currency.\nColours: 1b\nSkills: 2b\nSpecs: 3b\nAt the beginning of a round you receive 12 + 6 * round_number bits.',
         },
         ready: {
             item: 'READY',
@@ -56,7 +56,7 @@ module.exports = {
         },
         refill: {
             item: 'REFILL',
-            description: 'Refill the VBOX with new ITEMS.\nCosts 5b.',
+            description: 'Refill the VBOX with new ITEMS.',
         },
         equipSkills: {
             item: 'QUICK ACCESS - SKILLS',