feat: update some visual and fixing the bug

addons/enhanced_gridmap/meshlibrary/default.tres

@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@
 [ext_resource type="Texture2D" uid="uid://dpkx1a780pvwv" path="res://assets/textures/tile_diamond.png" id="10_sx8rm"]
 [ext_resource type="BoxMesh" uid="uid://fy4bhoeii40c" path="res://addons/enhanced_gridmap/meshlibrary/tile_safe_zone.tres" id="10_uwjsj"]
 [ext_resource type="BoxMesh" uid="uid://b5cc3prem52r6" path="res://addons/enhanced_gridmap/meshlibrary/tile_freeze.tres" id="11_pgnbl"]
-[ext_resource type="BoxMesh" uid="uid://dcjdwbffgtutt" path="res://addons/enhanced_gridmap/meshlibrary/tile_non_walkable.tres" id="11_uwjsj"]
+[ext_resource type="BoxMesh" path="res://addons/enhanced_gridmap/meshlibrary/tile_non_walkable.tres" id="11_uwjsj"]
 
 [sub_resource type="CompressedTexture2D" id="CompressedTexture2D_5d0gc"]
 load_path = "res://.godot/imported/tile_heart.png-deeef50755ca225f028608dfd16900e6.s3tc.ctex"

addons/enhanced_gridmap/meshlibrary/tile_safe_zone.tres

@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 
 [sub_resource type="StandardMaterial3D" id="StandardMaterial3D_ou2ex"]
 transparency = 1
-albedo_color = Color(0.38039216, 1, 0.33333334, 1)
+albedo_color = Color(0.38039216, 1, 0.33333334, 0.65)
 
 [resource]
 material = SubResource("StandardMaterial3D_ou2ex")

scenes/main.gd

@@ -720,6 +720,10 @@ func _auto_start_from_lobby():
 
 func _start_game():
 	if multiplayer.is_server():
+		# NOW assign spawn positions for EVERYONE (Host, Client, Bots)
+		# We do this BEFORE the stabilization delay so players are moved away from (0,0) immediately.
+		_assign_random_spawn_positions()
+
 		# Wait for Nakama websocket to actually be open, up to 5 seconds
 		# SKIP THIS FOR LAN MODE
 		if not LobbyManager.is_lan_mode:
@@ -735,10 +739,6 @@ func _start_game():
 		# before the countdown starts.
 		await get_tree().create_timer(1.5).timeout
 		
-		# NOW assign spawn positions for EVERYONE (Host, Client, Bots)
-		# This safely sends RPCs over the completed socket connection
-		_assign_random_spawn_positions()
-		
 		# PRE-GAME COUNTDOWN (3s)
 		# Spawn static obstacles before countdown starts (Stop n Go only)
 		if obstacle_manager and LobbyManager.game_mode == "Stop n Go":

scenes/player.gd

@@ -1096,6 +1096,9 @@ func _process(delta):
 	if LobbyManager.get_randomize_spawn() and spawn_point_selected and not visible:
 		visible = true
 
+	if not multiplayer.has_multiplayer_peer():
+		return
+
 	if is_multiplayer_authority():
 		# Visual debugging - show display name with connection status
 		$Name.text = display_name if not display_name.is_empty() else str(name)
@@ -1184,6 +1187,9 @@ var last_sent_position: Vector3
 
 func _physics_process(delta):
 	# Sync position periodically (Heartbeat / Smoothing)
+	if not multiplayer.has_multiplayer_peer():
+		return
+		
 	if is_multiplayer_authority():
 		# OPTIMIZATION: Only send smoothing updates if we ARE NOT currently mid-tween
 		# The start/end of paths are already synced via start_movement_along_path.

scripts/managers/goals_cycle_manager.gd

@@ -61,7 +61,7 @@ func _process(delta):
 			emit_signal("global_timer_updated", global_match_timer)
 			
 			# Server broadcasts global timer sync every second
-			if multiplayer.is_server() and int(global_match_timer) != int(global_match_timer + delta):
+			if multiplayer.has_multiplayer_peer() and multiplayer.is_server() and int(global_match_timer) != int(global_match_timer + delta):
 				rpc("sync_global_timer", global_match_timer)
 	
 	# Update cycle timer if cycle is active
@@ -87,7 +87,7 @@ func _process(delta):
 		emit_signal("timer_updated", current_cycle_timer)
 		
 		# Server broadcasts timer sync every second
-		if multiplayer.is_server() and int(current_cycle_timer) != int(current_cycle_timer + delta):
+		if multiplayer.has_multiplayer_peer() and multiplayer.is_server() and int(current_cycle_timer) != int(current_cycle_timer + delta):
 			rpc("sync_timer", current_cycle_timer)
 
 # =============================================================================

scripts/managers/player_input_manager.gd

@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ func initialize(p_player: Node3D, p_movement_manager: Node, p_race_manager: Node
 
 func _process(delta):
 	# Early return conditions
-	if not is_instance_valid(player) or not player.is_multiplayer_authority() or player.is_bot or player.is_in_group("Bots") or player.is_frozen or player.is_stop_frozen:
+	if not is_instance_valid(player) or not multiplayer.has_multiplayer_peer() or not player.is_multiplayer_authority() or player.is_bot or player.is_in_group("Bots") or player.is_frozen or player.is_stop_frozen:
 		return
 		
 	if TurnManager.turn_based_mode:
@@ -59,8 +59,9 @@ func _process(delta):
 
 func handle_unhandled_input(event):
 	# Early return if not authorized human player
-	if not player.is_multiplayer_authority() or player.is_bot or player.is_in_group("Bots"):
+	if not multiplayer.has_multiplayer_peer() or not player.is_multiplayer_authority() or player.is_bot or player.is_in_group("Bots"):
-		player.set_process_unhandled_input(false)
+		if multiplayer.has_multiplayer_peer():
+			player.set_process_unhandled_input(false)
 		return
 	
 	var main = player.get_node("/root/Main")

scripts/managers/special_tiles_manager.gd

@@ -166,6 +166,7 @@ func add_powerup_from_item(item_id: int):
 		for e in inventory:
 			inventory[e] = false
 			powerup_levels[e] = 1 # Reset levels of discarded powerups
+		_exit_targeting_mode()
 
 	# Instant Level 8 on pickup (User Request)
 	inventory[effect] = true
@@ -183,6 +184,8 @@ func sync_inventory_add(effect: int, level: int):
 	for e in inventory:
 		inventory[e] = false
 		powerup_levels[e] = 1 # Reset levels of discarded powerups
+	
+	_exit_targeting_mode()
 		
 	inventory[effect] = true
 	powerup_levels[effect] = level

scripts/managers/static_tekton_manager.gd

@@ -49,17 +49,8 @@ func calculate_spawn_points(count: int, gridmap: Node) -> Array[Vector2i]:
 		
 		# Determine Position Type for Bias
 		# 0:TL, 1:TR, 2:BL, 3:BR, 4:Center
-		var pos_type = -1
+		# We pass zone_idx to _pick_spot_in_zone to snap corners
-		match zone_idx:
+		var pos = _pick_spot_in_zone(zone, gridmap, zone_idx)
-			0: pos_type = 0 # TL
-			2: pos_type = 1 # TR
-			6: pos_type = 2 # BL
-			8: pos_type = 3 # BR
-			4: pos_type = 4 # Center
-			
-		# Use PURE RANDOM spot in zone (User Request #2)
-		# instead of biased corner/center logic
-		var pos = _pick_spot_in_zone(zone, gridmap)
 		if pos != Vector2i(-1, -1):
 			spawn_points.append(pos)
 			
@@ -126,11 +117,29 @@ func _is_valid_3x3(center: Vector2i, gridmap: Node) -> bool:
 				return false
 	return true
 
-func _pick_spot_in_zone(zone: Rect2i, gridmap: Node) -> Vector2i:
+func _pick_spot_in_zone(zone: Rect2i, gridmap: Node, zone_idx: int = -1) -> Vector2i:
-	# Find a valid 3x3 spot in the zone
+	"""
-	# The returned position is the CENTER of the 3x3 area
+	Find a valid 3x3 spot in the zone.
+	The returned position is the CENTER of the 3x3 area.
+	If zone_idx is a corner (0, 2, 6, 8), we snap to the absolute map corner.
+	"""
+	# CORNER SNAPPING: If this is a corner zone, force it to the extreme corner
+	# to ensure the 3x3 Stand fills the corner completely (no 1-tile gaps).
+	if zone_idx == 0: # Top-Left
+		var center = Vector2i(1, 1)
+		if _is_valid_3x3(center, gridmap): return center
+	elif zone_idx == 2: # Top-Right
+		var center = Vector2i(gridmap.columns - 2, 1)
+		if _is_valid_3x3(center, gridmap): return center
+	elif zone_idx == 6: # Bottom-Left
+		var center = Vector2i(1, gridmap.rows - 2)
+		if _is_valid_3x3(center, gridmap): return center
+	elif zone_idx == 8: # Bottom-Right
+		var center = Vector2i(gridmap.columns - 2, gridmap.rows - 2)
+		if _is_valid_3x3(center, gridmap): return center
+
+	# Fallback/Random logic for non-corner zones or if preferred corner was invalid
 	var attempts = 0
-	
 	while attempts < 30:
 		attempts += 1
 		# Ensure center is at least 1 tile away from edges of the map to fit 3x3

scripts/managers/stop_n_go_manager.gd

@@ -12,6 +12,8 @@ enum Phase {GO, STOP}
 # Dynamic Safe Zone
 var active_safe_zone_rects: Array[Rect2i] = []
 var spawned_safe_zones: int = 0
+var _safe_zone_animating: bool = false
+var _outline_nodes: Array[Node3D] = []  # Track perimeter outline containers for cleanup
 
 # Power-Up Tile Spawning
 const POWERUP_TILES = [11, 14] # Speed, Ghost (Freeze and Wall excluded in this mode)
@@ -97,6 +99,12 @@ func _process(delta):
 				print("[StopNGo] GO phase ending soon. Spawning 3 safe zones...")
 				for i in range(3):
 					_spawn_dynamic_safe_zone()
+					
+				# Trigger global VFX and outline drawing on all clients
+				if can_rpc():
+					rpc("sync_all_safe_zones_vfx")
+				else:
+					sync_all_safe_zones_vfx()
 				
 		if phase_timer <= 0:
 			if current_phase == Phase.GO:
@@ -607,19 +615,200 @@ func _spawn_dynamic_safe_zone():
 				gridmap.set_cell_item(Vector3i(px, 2, pz), TILE_SAFE)
 				if can_rpc() and main:
 					main.rpc("sync_grid_item", px, 2, pz, TILE_SAFE)
-		
-		# Trigger safe zone appear visual effects on all clients
-		if can_rpc():
-			rpc("sync_safe_zone_vfx")
 
 @rpc("authority", "call_local", "reliable")
-func sync_safe_zone_vfx():
+func sync_all_safe_zones_vfx():
 	var main = get_node_or_null("/root/Main")
 	if main and main.get("vfx_manager"):
 		if main.vfx_manager.has_method("play_safe_zone_appear"):
 			main.vfx_manager.play_safe_zone_appear()
 		elif main.vfx_manager.get("animation_player"):
 			main.vfx_manager.animation_player.play("safe-zone-appear")
+	
+	# Build and animate the CONTINUOUS outer outline for ALL zones combined
+	var outline = _create_merged_safe_zone_outlines()
+	if outline:
+		_outline_nodes.append(outline)
+		_animate_outline_appear(outline)
+	
+	# Animate the safe zone panels appearing (alpha 0 → 0.65)
+	_animate_safe_zone_appear()
+
+func _animate_safe_zone_appear():
+	"""Two-phase appear: sharp bright flash then settle to semi-transparent.
+	Guarded so only ONE animation runs even when all 3 zones spawn at once."""
+	if _safe_zone_animating:
+		return
+	_safe_zone_animating = true
+	
+	var gridmap = get_parent().get_node_or_null("EnhancedGridMap")
+	if not gridmap: gridmap = get_node_or_null("/root/Main/EnhancedGridMap")
+	if not gridmap or not gridmap.mesh_library:
+		_safe_zone_animating = false
+		return
+	
+	var original_mesh = gridmap.mesh_library.get_item_mesh(TILE_SAFE)
+	if not is_instance_valid(original_mesh):
+		_safe_zone_animating = false
+		return
+	
+	var mat = original_mesh.material
+	if not is_instance_valid(mat):
+		_safe_zone_animating = false
+		return
+	
+	# Duplicate mesh+material so we animate without touching the shared .tres on disk.
+	var anim_mat: StandardMaterial3D = mat.duplicate()
+	anim_mat.albedo_color = Color(mat.albedo_color.r, mat.albedo_color.g, mat.albedo_color.b, 0.0)
+	
+	var anim_mesh = original_mesh.duplicate()
+	anim_mesh.material = anim_mat
+	gridmap.mesh_library.set_item_mesh(TILE_SAFE, anim_mesh)
+	
+	const TARGET_ALPHA := 0.65
+	var tween = create_tween()
+	
+	# Phase 1 — Sharp bright flash: alpha 0 → 1.0 in 0.2s (EXPO ease-out = instant pop)
+	tween.tween_method(
+		func(a: float):
+			if is_instance_valid(anim_mat): anim_mat.albedo_color.a = a,
+		0.0, 1.0, 0.2
+	).set_ease(Tween.EASE_OUT).set_trans(Tween.TRANS_EXPO)
+	
+	# Phase 2 — Settle: alpha 1.0 → 0.65 in 0.35s (CUBIC ease-in-out = soft land)
+	tween.tween_method(
+		func(a: float):
+			if is_instance_valid(anim_mat): anim_mat.albedo_color.a = a,
+		1.0, TARGET_ALPHA, 0.35
+	).set_ease(Tween.EASE_IN_OUT).set_trans(Tween.TRANS_CUBIC)
+	
+	# Done — anim_mesh stays in library at alpha=0.65 (no restore needed)
+	tween.tween_callback(func():
+		_safe_zone_animating = false
+	)
+
+func _create_merged_safe_zone_outlines() -> Node3D:
+	"""Create thin edge BoxMesh strips ONLY on the outer perimeter of the merged safe zones.
+	Inner edges between adjacent safe zones are skipped."""
+	var gridmap = get_parent().get_node_or_null("EnhancedGridMap")
+	if not gridmap: gridmap = get_node_or_null("/root/Main/EnhancedGridMap")
+	if not gridmap: return null
+	
+	var cs: Vector3 = gridmap.cell_size
+	
+	# Sit slightly above the safe panel (layer 2, panel top ~= 2*cs.y + 0.05)
+	var y := 2.0 * cs.y + 0.09
+	const T := 0.09   # outline thickness (world units)
+	const H := 0.045  # outline height
+	
+	# One shared material (transparent, emissive lime-green) — starts invisible for animation
+	var mat := StandardMaterial3D.new()
+	mat.transparency = BaseMaterial3D.TRANSPARENCY_ALPHA
+	mat.albedo_color = Color(0.15, 1.0, 0.3, 0.0)  # start at alpha=0
+	mat.emission_enabled = true
+	mat.emission = Color(0.1, 0.9, 0.25)
+	mat.emission_energy_multiplier = 1.8
+	mat.shading_mode = BaseMaterial3D.SHADING_MODE_UNSHADED
+	mat.cull_mode = BaseMaterial3D.CULL_DISABLED
+	
+	var container := Node3D.new()
+	container.add_to_group("SafeZoneOutlines")
+	gridmap.add_child(container)
+	
+	var corner_points = {}
+	
+	# Scan layer 2 for boundaries
+	for x in range(gridmap.columns):
+		for z in range(gridmap.rows):
+			if gridmap.get_cell_item(Vector3i(x, 2, z)) != TILE_SAFE:
+				continue
+				
+			var cell_cx = x * cs.x + cs.x * 0.5
+			var cell_cz = z * cs.z + cs.z * 0.5
+			
+			# Check North (z - 1)
+			if gridmap.get_cell_item(Vector3i(x, 2, z - 1)) != TILE_SAFE:
+				var mi := MeshInstance3D.new()
+				var box := BoxMesh.new()
+				box.size = Vector3(cs.x, H, T)
+				box.material = mat
+				mi.mesh = box
+				mi.position = Vector3(cell_cx, y, z * cs.z)
+				container.add_child(mi)
+				corner_points[Vector2i(x, z)] = true
+				corner_points[Vector2i(x + 1, z)] = true
+				
+			# Check South (z + 1)
+			if gridmap.get_cell_item(Vector3i(x, 2, z + 1)) != TILE_SAFE:
+				var mi := MeshInstance3D.new()
+				var box := BoxMesh.new()
+				box.size = Vector3(cs.x, H, T)
+				box.material = mat
+				mi.mesh = box
+				mi.position = Vector3(cell_cx, y, z * cs.z + cs.z)
+				container.add_child(mi)
+				corner_points[Vector2i(x, z + 1)] = true
+				corner_points[Vector2i(x + 1, z + 1)] = true
+				
+			# Check West (x - 1)
+			if gridmap.get_cell_item(Vector3i(x - 1, 2, z)) != TILE_SAFE:
+				var mi := MeshInstance3D.new()
+				var box := BoxMesh.new()
+				box.size = Vector3(T, H, cs.z)
+				box.material = mat
+				mi.mesh = box
+				mi.position = Vector3(x * cs.x, y, cell_cz)
+				container.add_child(mi)
+				corner_points[Vector2i(x, z)] = true
+				corner_points[Vector2i(x, z + 1)] = true
+				
+			# Check East (x + 1)
+			if gridmap.get_cell_item(Vector3i(x + 1, 2, z)) != TILE_SAFE:
+				var mi := MeshInstance3D.new()
+				var box := BoxMesh.new()
+				box.size = Vector3(T, H, cs.z)
+				box.material = mat
+				mi.mesh = box
+				mi.position = Vector3(x * cs.x + cs.x, y, cell_cz)
+				container.add_child(mi)
+				corner_points[Vector2i(x + 1, z)] = true
+				corner_points[Vector2i(x + 1, z + 1)] = true
+	
+	# Add a small cylinder at every exposed corner to connect lines and round the tips
+	for cp in corner_points:
+		var mi := MeshInstance3D.new()
+		var cyl := CylinderMesh.new()
+		cyl.top_radius = T * 0.5
+		cyl.bottom_radius = T * 0.5
+		cyl.height = H * 0.98  # Slightly shorter to prevent top-face Z-fighting with lines
+		cyl.radial_segments = 16
+		cyl.material = mat
+		mi.mesh = cyl
+		mi.position = Vector3(cp.x * cs.x, y, cp.y * cs.z)
+		container.add_child(mi)
+		
+	return container
+
+func _animate_outline_appear(container: Node3D):
+	"""Tween the shared outline material from transparent to full opacity,
+	mirroring the safe zone panel appear animation."""
+	if not is_instance_valid(container) or container.get_child_count() == 0: return
+	var mi := container.get_child(0) as MeshInstance3D
+	if not mi or not mi.mesh: return
+	var mat := mi.mesh.material as StandardMaterial3D
+	if not mat: return
+	
+	var tween := create_tween()
+	# Flash in: alpha 0→1 in 0.2s
+	tween.tween_method(
+		func(a: float): if is_instance_valid(mat): mat.albedo_color.a = a,
+		0.0, 1.0, 0.2
+	).set_ease(Tween.EASE_OUT).set_trans(Tween.TRANS_EXPO)
+	# Settle: alpha 1→0.9 in 0.35s
+	tween.tween_method(
+		func(a: float): if is_instance_valid(mat): mat.albedo_color.a = a,
+		1.0, 0.9, 0.35
+	).set_ease(Tween.EASE_IN_OUT).set_trans(Tween.TRANS_CUBIC)
 
 func _is_valid_safe_zone_area(gridmap: Node, start_x: int, start_z: int, width: int, height: int) -> bool:
 	# Avoid bounds or start/finish cols
@@ -642,6 +831,64 @@ func _is_valid_safe_zone_area(gridmap: Node, start_x: int, start_z: int, width:
 				
 	return true
 
+@rpc("authority", "call_local", "reliable")
+func sync_safe_zone_disappear_vfx():
+	_animate_safe_zone_disappear()
+
+func _animate_safe_zone_disappear():
+	"""Two-phase disappear: quick flicker-brighten then fade to invisible.
+	Plays before cells are cleared so the panel smoothly vanishes."""
+	var gridmap = get_parent().get_node_or_null("EnhancedGridMap")
+	if not gridmap: gridmap = get_node_or_null("/root/Main/EnhancedGridMap")
+	if not gridmap or not gridmap.mesh_library: return
+	
+	var cur_mesh = gridmap.mesh_library.get_item_mesh(TILE_SAFE)
+	if not is_instance_valid(cur_mesh): return
+	var cur_mat = cur_mesh.material
+	if not is_instance_valid(cur_mat): return
+	
+	var fade_mat: StandardMaterial3D = cur_mat.duplicate()
+	var fade_mesh = cur_mesh.duplicate()
+	fade_mesh.material = fade_mat
+	gridmap.mesh_library.set_item_mesh(TILE_SAFE, fade_mesh)
+	
+	var start_alpha: float = cur_mat.albedo_color.a
+	var tween = create_tween()
+	
+	# Phase 1 — Flicker brighten: alpha → 0.95 in 0.15s (warn the player)
+	tween.tween_method(
+		func(a: float):
+			if is_instance_valid(fade_mat): fade_mat.albedo_color.a = a,
+		start_alpha, 0.95, 0.15
+	).set_ease(Tween.EASE_OUT).set_trans(Tween.TRANS_SINE)
+	
+	# Phase 2 — Fade out: alpha 0.95 → 0 in 0.4s (EXPO ease-in = fast vanish)
+	tween.tween_method(
+		func(a: float):
+			if is_instance_valid(fade_mat): fade_mat.albedo_color.a = a,
+		0.95, 0.0, 0.4
+	).set_ease(Tween.EASE_IN).set_trans(Tween.TRANS_EXPO)
+	
+	# Fade out all outline nodes in sync
+	for outline in _outline_nodes:
+		if not is_instance_valid(outline) or outline.get_child_count() == 0: continue
+		var mi := outline.get_child(0) as MeshInstance3D
+		if not mi or not mi.mesh: continue
+		var omat := mi.mesh.material as StandardMaterial3D
+		if not omat: continue
+		var fade_start := omat.albedo_color.a
+		var otween := create_tween()
+		# Flicker brighten
+		otween.tween_method(
+			func(a: float): if is_instance_valid(omat): omat.albedo_color.a = a,
+			fade_start, 1.0, 0.15
+		).set_ease(Tween.EASE_OUT).set_trans(Tween.TRANS_SINE)
+		# Fade to zero
+		otween.tween_method(
+			func(a: float): if is_instance_valid(omat): omat.albedo_color.a = a,
+			1.0, 0.0, 0.4
+		).set_ease(Tween.EASE_IN).set_trans(Tween.TRANS_EXPO)
+
 func _clear_dynamic_safe_zones():
 	var gridmap = get_parent().get_node_or_null("EnhancedGridMap")
 	if not gridmap: gridmap = get_node_or_null("/root/Main/EnhancedGridMap")
@@ -650,6 +897,13 @@ func _clear_dynamic_safe_zones():
 	
 	print("[StopNGo] Clearing %d active safe zones." % active_safe_zone_rects.size())
 	
+	# Play disappear animation on all peers, then wait for it to finish (0.55s) before clearing.
+	if can_rpc():
+		rpc("sync_safe_zone_disappear_vfx")
+	else:
+		sync_safe_zone_disappear_vfx()
+	await get_tree().create_timer(0.55).timeout
+	
 	for rect in active_safe_zone_rects:
 		for rx in range(rect.size.x):
 			for rz in range(rect.size.y):
@@ -664,6 +918,12 @@ func _clear_dynamic_safe_zones():
 						
 	active_safe_zone_rects.clear()
 	spawned_safe_zones = 0
+	
+	# Free all outline containers now that the animation has finished
+	for outline in _outline_nodes:
+		if is_instance_valid(outline):
+			outline.queue_free()
+	_outline_nodes.clear()
 
 func _scatter_player_tiles(player_node: Node):
 	"""Server: Take all tiles from player's playerboard and scatter them onto nearby grid cells."""