Release 2.4.5: Candy Survival sync & GoalsCycleManager improvements

CHANGELOG_DRAFT.md

@@ -1,5 +1,10 @@
 ## [NEXT]
 
+## [2.4.5] — 2026-07-09
+- Fixed missing `player_goals` dictionary declaration in GoalsCycleManager.
+- Improved Candy Survival manager sync and LobbyManager initialization.
+- Updated EnhancedGridMap and Main scene synchronization.
+
 ## [2.4.4] — 2026-07-09
 - Fixed Candy Survival Knock mechanic: pressing Q now properly knocks adjacent players diagonally and cardinally.
 - Implemented Candy Survival Knock backfire mechanic: knocking a player with 0 candies transfers your candy stack to them and staggers you.

TODO.md

@@ -144,3 +144,13 @@ This document serves as an exhaustive, technical record of all modifications, re
   - [x] Baked terrain height shifts directly into `.tscn` files to match the reference tile perfectly.
   - [x] Scaled red `non-walkable` blocks (Tile 4) to 0 so they act as invisible collision walls in 3D arenas.
   - [x] Fixed Stop N Go safe zone clipping by adjusting render priorities (`1` for safe zone, `-1` for baked terrain shadows).
+- [x] **Candy Survival Multiplayer Client Arena & NPC Desync Fixes**
+  - [x] Fixed client-side arena desync where `CandySurvivalManager._apply_arena_setup()` was empty (`pass`), leaving clients without the 18x18 Floor 0 grid or sticky boundary walls.
+  - [x] Added `@rpc("authority", "call_remote", "reliable") func sync_arena_setup()` and updated `_apply_arena_setup()` to construct the 18x18 arena floor, apply sticky walls, and deterministically spawn `CandySurvivalNpc` (`mekton_node`) across both host and clients.
+  - [x] Synced `sync_arena_setup` during `sync_state_to_player(peer_id)` so late-joining or resyncing clients receive the full arena structure and NPC node before incoming state RPCs.
+  - [x] Added `can_rpc()` connectivity checks before sending RPCs (`set_face_color_rpc`, `sync_bump`, `apply_stagger`) to prevent remote packet errors or client drops.
+- [x] **Game Mode Switching Lag & Arena Desync Fixes**
+  - [x] Fixed `Engine.time_scale` persistence: Ensured `Engine.time_scale = 1.0` is restored in `Main._ready()`, `CandySurvivalManager._exit_tree()`, and `LobbyManager.leave_room()` so high-speed scales (`SR_SPEED`) do not carry over across scene transitions or cause physics stutter when switching game modes.
+  - [x] Fixed `EnhancedGridMap` auto-randomization conflict: Updated safety check so `EnhancedGridMap._ready()` skips auto-randomizing when `LobbyManager.game_mode` is either `"Stop n Go"` or `"Candy Survival"`, avoiding unnecessary 14x14 generation before game mode managers set up custom arena bounds.
+  - [x] Fixed `sync_full_grid_data()` client-side arena setup: Added `"Candy Survival"` check so clients reapply `candy_survival_manager._apply_arena_setup()` prior to syncing Floor 1 items instead of overwriting Floor 0 with 14x14 Freemode tiles.
+  - [x] Fixed `GoalsCycleManager` process persistence: Added `reset()` to stop `_process` execution and clean up active cycle/match state when leaving rooms or returning to lobby.

addons/enhanced_gridmap/enhanced_gridmap.gd

@@ -55,7 +55,7 @@ func _ready():
 			# Safety check: Don't auto-randomize if game mode manages its own arena
 			if not (ResourceLoader.exists("res://scripts/managers/lobby_manager.gd") \
 				and get_node_or_null("/root/LobbyManager") \
-				and (get_node("/root/LobbyManager").game_mode == "Stop n Go")):
+				and (get_node("/root/LobbyManager").game_mode in ["Stop n Go", "Candy Survival"])):
 				randomize_grid()
 	validate_item_indices()
 

assets/data/version.json

@@ -1,7 +1,18 @@
 {
-	"latest_version": "2.4.4",
+	"latest_version": "2.4.5",
 	"minimum_app_version": "2.1.0",
 	"releases": [
+		{
+			"version": "2.4.5",
+			"date": "2026-07-09",
+			"pck_url": "https://git.klud.top/danchie/tekton/raw/branch/patches/patch.pck",
+			"pck_size": 0,
+			"changelog": [
+				"Fixed missing `player_goals` dictionary declaration in GoalsCycleManager.",
+				"Improved Candy Survival manager sync and LobbyManager initialization.",
+				"Updated EnhancedGridMap and Main scene synchronization."
+			]
+		},
 		{
 			"version": "2.4.4",
 			"date": "2026-07-09",

export_presets.cfg

@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ custom_features=""
 export_filter="all_resources"
 include_filter=""
 exclude_filter=""
-export_path="build/windows/tekton_armageddon_v2.4.4.exe"
+export_path="build/windows/tekton_armageddon_v2.4.5.exe"
 patches=PackedStringArray()
 patch_delta_encoding=false
 patch_delta_compression_level_zstd=19
@@ -85,7 +85,7 @@ custom_features=""
 export_filter="all_resources"
 include_filter=""
 exclude_filter=""
-export_path="build/tekton-dash-armageddon-v.2.4.4.apk"
+export_path="build/tekton-dash-armageddon-v.2.4.5.apk"
 patches=PackedStringArray()
 patch_delta_encoding=false
 patch_delta_compression_level_zstd=19
@@ -314,7 +314,7 @@ custom_features=""
 export_filter="all_resources"
 include_filter=""
 exclude_filter=""
-export_path="build/tekton_armageddon_v2.4.4.zip"
+export_path="build/tekton_armageddon_v2.4.5.zip"
 patches=PackedStringArray()
 patch_delta_encoding=false
 patch_delta_compression_level_zstd=19
@@ -589,7 +589,7 @@ custom_features=""
 export_filter="all_resources"
 include_filter=""
 exclude_filter=""
-export_path="build/linux/tekton_armageddon_v2.4.4.x86_64"
+export_path="build/linux/tekton_armageddon_v2.4.5.x86_64"
 patches=PackedStringArray()
 patch_delta_encoding=false
 patch_delta_compression_level_zstd=19

project.godot

@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ compatibility/default_parent_skeleton_in_mesh_instance_3d=true
 [application]
 
 config/name="Tekton Dash Armageddon"
-config/version="2.4.4"
+config/version="2.4.5"
 run/main_scene="res://scenes/ui/boot_screen.tscn"
 config/features=PackedStringArray("4.6", "Forward Plus")
 boot_splash/bg_color=Color(0.16470589, 0.6745098, 0.9372549, 1)

scenes/main.gd

@@ -31,6 +31,8 @@ func _can_rpc() -> bool:
 	return true
 
 func _ready():
+	# Always ensure time scale is normal when entering Main
+	Engine.time_scale = 1.0
 	# Initialize scene managers
 	_init_managers()
 	
@@ -2078,6 +2080,13 @@ func sync_full_grid_data(data: PackedInt32Array):
 			stop_n_go_manager.name = "StopNGoManager"
 			add_child(stop_n_go_manager)
 		stop_n_go_manager._apply_arena_setup()
+	elif LobbyManager.game_mode == "Candy Survival":
+		if not candy_survival_manager:
+			candy_survival_manager = load("res://scripts/managers/candy_survival_manager.gd").new()
+			candy_survival_manager.name = "CandySurvivalManager"
+			add_child(candy_survival_manager)
+			candy_survival_manager.initialize(self, enhanced_gridmap)
+		candy_survival_manager._apply_arena_setup()
 	else:
 		# Freemode: Ensure Floor 0 is entirely walkable (reset stale state from previous modes)
 		for x in range(enhanced_gridmap.columns):

scripts/managers/candy_survival_manager.gd

@@ -64,6 +64,9 @@ func _ready():
 	set_process(false)
 	_setup_hud()
 
+func _exit_tree() -> void:
+	Engine.time_scale = 1.0
+
 func _setup_hud() -> void:
 	var hud_instance = _candy_survival_hud_scene.instantiate()
 	hud_layer = hud_instance
@@ -203,8 +206,11 @@ func _process(delta: float) -> void:
 		current_face = CandyColor.values()[(current_face + 1) % CandyColor.size()]
 		
 		# Sync color to the Mekton NPC
-		if mekton_node and mekton_node.has_method("set_face_color_rpc"):
-			mekton_node.rpc("set_face_color_rpc", current_face)
+		if mekton_node and is_instance_valid(mekton_node) and mekton_node.has_method("set_face_color_rpc"):
+			if multiplayer.is_server() and can_rpc():
+				mekton_node.rpc("set_face_color_rpc", current_face)
+			else:
+				mekton_node.set_face_color_rpc(current_face)
 			
 		# Update delivery indicators for all players based on new face
 		for pid in player_candies:
@@ -399,7 +405,8 @@ func try_knock(attacker: int, target: int) -> bool:
 	var target_node = _find_player_node(target)
 	
 	if attacker_node and target_node:
-		attacker_node.rpc("sync_bump", target_node.current_position)
+		if attacker_node.has_method("can_rpc") and attacker_node.can_rpc():
+			attacker_node.rpc("sync_bump", target_node.current_position)
 
 	if target_candies == 0:
 		# Backfire: attacker loses a charge & gets staggered
@@ -408,7 +415,10 @@ func try_knock(attacker: int, target: int) -> bool:
 		
 		# Attacker is knocked down briefly (backfire)
 		if attacker_node:
-			attacker_node.rpc("apply_stagger", 2.0)
+			if attacker_node.has_method("can_rpc") and attacker_node.can_rpc():
+				attacker_node.rpc("apply_stagger", 2.0)
+			elif attacker_node.has_method("apply_stagger"):
+				attacker_node.apply_stagger(2.0)
 			
 		# Backfire penalty: Attacker's candy stack transfers to Target!
 		var attacker_colors = player_candy_colors.get(attacker, [])
@@ -444,7 +454,10 @@ func try_knock(attacker: int, target: int) -> bool:
 
 	# Target is knocked down / staggered on successful knock
 	if target_node:
-		target_node.rpc("apply_stagger", 2.0)
+		if target_node.has_method("can_rpc") and target_node.can_rpc():
+			target_node.rpc("apply_stagger", 2.0)
+		elif target_node.has_method("apply_stagger"):
+			target_node.apply_stagger(2.0)
 
 	_add_score(attacker, target_candies * 100)
 	_update_candy_badge(attacker)
@@ -485,9 +498,38 @@ func try_activate_ghost(pid: int) -> bool:
 func is_ghost_active(pid: int) -> bool:
 	return player_ghost_active.get(pid, false)
 
+func can_rpc() -> bool:
+	if not multiplayer.has_multiplayer_peer() or multiplayer.multiplayer_peer.get_connection_status() != MultiplayerPeer.CONNECTION_CONNECTED:
+		return false
+	return true
+
 # ── Arena ──
 
 func _setup_arena() -> void:
+	if not gridmap:
+		return
+	if can_rpc():
+		rpc("sync_arena_setup")
+	_apply_arena_setup()
+
+@rpc("authority", "call_remote", "reliable")
+func sync_arena_setup() -> void:
+	print("[CandySurvival] Client: Syncing Arena Setup (18x18)...")
+	_apply_arena_setup()
+
+func _spawn_mekton_npc(center: Vector2i) -> Node:
+	var path = "res://scenes/candy_survival_npc.tscn"
+	if ResourceLoader.exists(path):
+		var npc = load(path).instantiate()
+		npc.name = "CandySurvivalNpc"
+		npc.position = Vector3(center.x + 1, 0, center.y + 1)
+		add_child(npc, true)
+		if npc.has_method("set_face_color_rpc"):
+			npc.set_face_color_rpc(current_face)
+		return npc
+	return null
+
+func _apply_arena_setup() -> void:
 	if not gridmap:
 		return
 	gridmap.set("columns", ARENA_COLS)
@@ -504,24 +546,10 @@ func _setup_arena() -> void:
 		gridmap.set_cell_item(Vector3i(pos.x, 2, pos.y), 14)
 
 	# Spawn Mekton NPC at center
-	if mekton_node:
+	if mekton_node and is_instance_valid(mekton_node):
 		mekton_node.queue_free()
 	mekton_node = _spawn_mekton_npc(NPC_CENTER)
-	print("[CandySurvival] Arena setup 18x18")
-
-func _spawn_mekton_npc(center: Vector2i) -> Node:
-	var path = "res://scenes/candy_survival_npc.tscn"
-	if ResourceLoader.exists(path):
-		var npc = load(path).instantiate()
-		npc.position = Vector3(center.x + 1, 0, center.y + 1)
-		add_child(npc)
-		if npc.has_method("set_face_color_rpc"):
-			npc.set_face_color_rpc(current_face)
-		return npc
-	return null
-
-func _apply_arena_setup() -> void:
-	pass
+	print("[CandySurvival] Arena setup applied 18x18")
 
 func setup_mission_tiles() -> void:
 	if not gridmap:
@@ -697,9 +725,14 @@ func sync_ghost_active(pid: int, active_on: bool) -> void:
 			hud_ghost_label.text = "👻 Ghosts: %d" % player_ghosts[pid]
 
 func sync_state_to_player(peer_id: int) -> void:
+	# Ensure the client gets the arena setup before state
+	if can_rpc():
+		rpc_id(peer_id, "sync_arena_setup")
+		
 	# Sync Mekton's current face color
-	if mekton_node and mekton_node.has_method("set_face_color_rpc"):
-		mekton_node.rpc_id(peer_id, "set_face_color_rpc", current_face)
+	if mekton_node and is_instance_valid(mekton_node) and mekton_node.has_method("set_face_color_rpc"):
+		if can_rpc():
+			mekton_node.rpc_id(peer_id, "set_face_color_rpc", current_face)
 		
 	# Sync Ghost inventory to make the HUD button visible on player load
 	_update_special_inventory_for_ghosts(peer_id)

scripts/managers/lobby_manager.gd

@@ -309,6 +309,9 @@ func leave_room() -> void:
 		kick_all_clients.rpc()
 	
 	# Important: Reset all lobby settings and player lists first
+	Engine.time_scale = 1.0
+	if get_node_or_null("/root/GoalsCycleManager"):
+		get_node("/root/GoalsCycleManager").reset()
 	reset()
 	_stop_lan_broadcast()