feat: implement Tekton Doors game mode with arena setup, portal management, connection randomization, and game state timers.

addons/enhanced_gridmap/enhanced_gridmap.gd

@@ -55,7 +55,8 @@ 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 == "Stop n Go" \
+				or get_node("/root/LobbyManager").game_mode == "Tekton Doors")):
 				randomize_grid()
 	validate_item_indices()
 
@@ -118,7 +119,7 @@ func generate_grid(floor_index: int = -1):
 			var rng = RandomNumberGenerator.new()
 			rng.randomize()
 			var shape = rng.randi() % 4 # 0-3 (Rect, Islands, Maze, Rooms)
-			generator.generate_map(self, columns, rows, shape)
+			generator.generate_map(self , columns, rows, shape)
 		else:
 			generate_floor(0)
 
@@ -137,7 +138,7 @@ func generate_grid(floor_index: int = -1):
 				var rng = RandomNumberGenerator.new()
 				rng.randomize()
 				var shape = rng.randi() % 4
-				generator.generate_map(self, columns, rows, shape)
+				generator.generate_map(self , columns, rows, shape)
 		else:
 			clear_floor(floor_index)
 			generate_floor(floor_index)
@@ -213,8 +214,16 @@ func set_floor_data(floor_index: int, data: PackedInt32Array):
 		
 	for i in range(0, count, 3):
 		var x = data[i]
-		var z = data[i+1]
+		var z = data[i + 1]
-		var item = data[i+2]
+		var item = data[i + 2]
+		
+		# WALL-SAFETY CHECK: Skip if item is a tile (7-20) and Floor 0 is a wall
+		if floor_index == 1 and item >= 7 and item <= 20:
+			var f0 = get_cell_item(Vector3i(x, 0, z))
+			if f0 != -1 and f0 in non_walkable_items:
+				# Skip illegal placement from synced data
+				continue
+				
 		set_cell_item(Vector3i(x, floor_index, z), item)
 	
 	update_grid_data()

scenes/main.gd

@@ -34,10 +34,10 @@ func _ready():
 	# Setup UI
 	ui_manager.setup_action_buttons(_set_action_state_callback)
 	ui_manager.setup_playerboard_ui()
-	ui_manager.setup_timer_labels(self)
+	ui_manager.setup_timer_labels(self )
-	ui_manager.setup_playerboard_label(self) # NEW
+	ui_manager.setup_playerboard_label(self ) # NEW
-	ui_manager.setup_leaderboard_ui(self)
+	ui_manager.setup_leaderboard_ui(self )
-	ui_manager.setup_powerup_bar_ui(self)
+	ui_manager.setup_powerup_bar_ui(self )
 	# GlobalMatchTimer is now static in main.tscn - no setup needed
 	# NetworkPanel is visible during gameplay
 	
@@ -71,7 +71,6 @@ func _ready():
 	stand_spawner.name = "StandSpawner"
 	stand_spawner.spawn_path = NodePath("../Stands") # Relative to Spawner, finding sibling
 	stand_spawner.add_spawnable_scene("res://scenes/static_tekton_stand.tscn")
-	stand_spawner.add_spawnable_scene("res://scenes/portal_door.tscn")
 	add_child(stand_spawner)
 
 func _on_goal_count_updated(peer_id: int, count: int):
@@ -84,13 +83,13 @@ func _init_managers():
 	ui_manager = load("res://scripts/managers/ui_manager.gd").new()
 	ui_manager.name = "UIManager"
 	add_child(ui_manager)
-	ui_manager.initialize(self)
+	ui_manager.initialize(self )
 	
 	# Goals cycle manager for 60-second timer and scoring
 	goals_cycle_manager = load("res://scripts/managers/goals_cycle_manager.gd").new()
 	goals_cycle_manager.name = "GoalsCycleManager"
 	add_child(goals_cycle_manager)
-	goals_cycle_manager.initialize(self)
+	goals_cycle_manager.initialize(self )
 	
 	# Stop n Go manager for phase-based gameplay
 	if LobbyManager.game_mode == "Stop n Go":
@@ -104,7 +103,7 @@ func _init_managers():
 		portal_mode_manager = load("res://scripts/managers/portal_mode_manager.gd").new()
 		portal_mode_manager.name = "PortalModeManager"
 		add_child(portal_mode_manager)
-		portal_mode_manager.initialize(self, $EnhancedGridMap)
+		portal_mode_manager.initialize(self , $EnhancedGridMap)
 	
 	# Screen shake manager for impact feedback
 	screen_shake_manager = load("res://scripts/managers/screen_shake.gd").new()
@@ -120,7 +119,7 @@ func _init_managers():
 		touch_controls.name = "TouchControls"
 		add_child(touch_controls)
 	
-	touch_controls.initialize(self)
+	touch_controls.initialize(self )
 	
 	# NEW: Camera Context Manager for dynamic camera position
 	camera_context_manager = load("res://scripts/managers/camera_context_manager.gd").new()
@@ -132,7 +131,7 @@ func _init_managers():
 	obstacle_manager = load("res://scripts/managers/obstacle_manager.gd").new()
 	obstacle_manager.name = "ObstacleManager"
 	add_child(obstacle_manager)
-	obstacle_manager.initialize(self, $EnhancedGridMap)
+	obstacle_manager.initialize(self , $EnhancedGridMap)
 	
 	# Connect signals for UI updates
 	goals_cycle_manager.timer_updated.connect(_on_timer_updated)
@@ -567,7 +566,6 @@ func _setup_client_game():
 				rpc_id(1, "request_full_grid_sync")
 
 
-
 func _auto_start_from_lobby():
 	"""Called when main.tscn is loaded from lobby - game is already connected."""
 	# Get match ID from LobbyManager
@@ -1520,7 +1518,7 @@ func randomize_item_at_position(grid_position: Vector2i):
 		# If current item exists, replace it (scarcity aware)
 		# If current item exists OR we are forcing a spawn on valid ground
 		var floor_0_item = enhanced_gridmap.get_cell_item(Vector3i(grid_position.x, 0, grid_position.y))
-		var is_ground = (floor_0_item != -1) # Simple check, or check specific ground items
+		var is_ground = (floor_0_item != -1 and floor_0_item != 4) # Skip walls (4) and empty space (-1)
 
 		# Prevent stacking on players
 		if is_ground:
@@ -1553,14 +1551,25 @@ func request_randomize_item(grid_position: Vector2i):
 func sync_grid_item(x: int, y: int, z: int, item: int):
 	var enhanced_gridmap = $EnhancedGridMap
 	if enhanced_gridmap:
+		# WALL-SAFETY CHECK: Block tiles (7-20) from being placed on walls (4)
+		if y == 1 and item >= 7 and item <= 20:
+			var f0 = enhanced_gridmap.get_cell_item(Vector3i(x, 0, z))
+			if f0 == 4:
+				# Log and block illegal placement
+				print("[Main] Blocked illegal tile (%d) placement on wall at (%d, %d)" % [item, x, z])
+				return
+
 		enhanced_gridmap.set_cell_item(Vector3i(x, y, z), item)
+		# Force visual update
+		if enhanced_gridmap.has_method("update_grid_data"):
+			enhanced_gridmap.update_grid_data()
 		
 	# Sync grid update (no need to sync whole grid if we do it at start, but if we do it late we might need to sync)
 	# For simplicity, we trust the grid syncs via normal mechanisms or initial state.
 
 func randomize_game_grid():
-	if LobbyManager.game_mode == "Stop n Go":
+	if LobbyManager.game_mode == "Stop n Go" or LobbyManager.game_mode == "Tekton Doors":
-		return # Stop n Go manages its own arena setup
+		return # These modes manage their own arena setup and item spawning
 		
 	var enhanced_gridmap = $EnhancedGridMap
 	if enhanced_gridmap:
@@ -1605,6 +1614,10 @@ func request_full_grid_sync():
 				rpc_id(sender_id, "sync_full_grid_data", grid_data)
 				print("[Main] Server: Sent grid sync rpc_id to %d" % sender_id)
 				
+				# If Tekton Doors, sync portal connections too
+				if LobbyManager.game_mode == "Tekton Doors" and portal_mode_manager:
+					portal_mode_manager.sync_to_client(sender_id)
+
 @rpc("authority", "call_local", "reliable")
 func sync_full_grid_data(data: PackedInt32Array):
 	print("[Main] sync_full_grid_data received. Items: %d" % (data.size() / 3))
@@ -1620,6 +1633,13 @@ 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 == "Tekton Doors":
+		if not portal_mode_manager:
+			portal_mode_manager = load("res://scripts/managers/portal_mode_manager.gd").new()
+			portal_mode_manager.name = "PortalModeManager"
+			add_child(portal_mode_manager)
+			portal_mode_manager.initialize(self , enhanced_gridmap)
+		portal_mode_manager.setup_arena_locally()
 	
 	# Apply the synced data to Floor 1
 	enhanced_gridmap.set_floor_data(1, data)

scripts/managers/lobby_manager.gd

@@ -443,6 +443,14 @@ func request_room_info(requester_id: int, requester_name: String, requester_char
 	# Send room data to requester
 	rpc_id(requester_id, "receive_room_info", current_room, players_in_room)
 	
+	# Sync current lobby settings to the joining client
+	rpc_id(requester_id, "sync_match_duration", match_duration)
+	rpc_id(requester_id, "sync_randomize_spawn", randomize_spawn)
+	rpc_id(requester_id, "sync_enable_cycle_timer", enable_cycle_timer)
+	rpc_id(requester_id, "sync_scarcity_mode", scarcity_mode)
+	rpc_id(requester_id, "sync_game_mode", game_mode)
+	rpc_id(requester_id, "sync_area", selected_area)
+	
 	# Also sync updated player list to all other clients
 	rpc("sync_player_list", players_in_room)
 	emit_signal("player_list_changed")

scripts/managers/playerboard_manager.gd

@@ -232,6 +232,10 @@ func _check_and_refill_grid_if_needed(server_gridmap: Node):
 			break
 			
 	if not has_items:
+		if LobbyManager.game_mode == "Tekton Doors":
+			# Tekton Doors handles its own wall-aware refill in PortalModeManager
+			return
+			
 		print("[PlayerboardManager] Floor 1 empty! Respawning tiles with Scarcity...")
 		# Call randomize_floor on floor 1 using ScarcityController
 		# ScarcityController is a global class, so we can pass its static function as a Callable
@@ -250,7 +254,6 @@ func _check_and_refill_grid_if_needed(server_gridmap: Node):
 					main.rpc("sync_grid_item", x, 1, z, item)
 
 
-
 func _force_sync_to_client(cell: Vector3i, server_item: int):
 	"""Force a sync of the specific cell and playerboard to the client who initiated the failed action."""
 	# Only meaningful if we are server

scripts/managers/portal_mode_manager.gd

@@ -22,6 +22,14 @@ var missions_required: int = 3
 func initialize(p_main: Node, p_gridmap: Node):
 	main = p_main
 	gridmap = p_gridmap
+	
+	if gridmap:
+		# Ensure walls (4) are strictly treated as non-walkable for all internal checks
+		# Use explicit type to avoid Array vs Array[int] mismatch error
+		var non_walkable: Array[int] = [4]
+		gridmap.non_walkable_items = non_walkable
+	
+	# Create Stands container if it doesn't exist
 	print("[PortalModeManager] Initialized")
 	
 	# Connection Swap Timer (15s)
@@ -48,42 +56,50 @@ func start_game_mode():
 	
 	print("[PortalModeManager] Starting Portal Game Mode...")
 	
-	# 1. Setup Arena Size
+	# 1. Setup Arena (GridMap walls & Doors)
-	_setup_arena_size()
+	setup_arena_locally()
 	
-	# 2. Setup Room Partitions (visual/physical walls between rooms)
+	# 2. Skip individual door spawn as it's now in setup_arena_locally
-	_setup_room_partitions()
+	# _spawn_portal_doors()
 	
-	# 3. Spawn Portal Doors
+	# 3. Initialize Connections
-	_spawn_portal_doors()
-	
-	# 4. Initialize Connections
 	_randomize_connections()
 	
-	# 5. Start Timers
+	# 4. Start Timers
 	swap_timer.start()
 	tile_refresh_timer.start()
 	
-	# 6. Initial Tile Spawn
+	# 5. Initial Tile Spawn
 	_refresh_tiles()
 
+func setup_arena_locally():
+	"""Sets up GridMap size and walls. Called on host and clients."""
+	print("[PortalModeManager] Setting up arena locally...")
+	_setup_arena_size()
+	_setup_room_partitions()
+	_spawn_portal_doors()
+
 func _setup_arena_size():
 	if not gridmap: return
 	gridmap.columns = GRID_SIZE
 	gridmap.rows = GRID_SIZE
 	gridmap.clear()
-	# Fill floor
+	# Explicitly clear Floor 1 to prevent legacy tiles from previous rounds
+	if gridmap.has_method("clear_grid"):
+		gridmap.clear_grid(1)
+	
+	# Fill Floor 0 with standard floor (Item ID 0)
 	for x in range(GRID_SIZE):
 		for z in range(GRID_SIZE):
-			gridmap.set_cell_item(Vector3i(x, 0, z), 0) # Normal floor
+			gridmap.set_cell_item(Vector3i(x, 0, z), 0)
 
 func get_spawn_points() -> Array[Vector2i]:
 	# One point per quadrant
 	return [
-		Vector2i(3, 3),   # Room 0
+		Vector2i(3, 3), # Room 0
-		Vector2i(10, 3),  # Room 1
+		Vector2i(10, 3), # Room 1
-		Vector2i(3, 10),  # Room 2
+		Vector2i(3, 10), # Room 2
-		Vector2i(10, 10)  # Room 3
+		Vector2i(10, 10) # Room 3
 	]
 
 func _setup_room_partitions():
@@ -96,28 +112,45 @@ func _setup_room_partitions():
 		gridmap.set_cell_item(Vector3i(i, 0, 6), 4)
 		gridmap.set_cell_item(Vector3i(i, 0, 7), 4)
 
+var _pending_sync_data = null
+
 func _spawn_portal_doors():
+	# Check if doors already exist to avoid duplicates
+	if not doors.is_empty():
+		print("[PortalModeManager] Doors already exist, skipping spawn. Count: ", doors.size())
+		return
+	
+	print("[PortalModeManager] Spawning portal doors. Peer ID: ", multiplayer.get_unique_id())
 	var portal_scene = load("res://scenes/portal_door.tscn")
 	var stands_container = main.get_node_or_null("Stands")
-	if not stands_container: return
+	
+	if not stands_container:
+		print("[PortalModeManager] Warning: 'Stands' container not found, creating one...")
+		stands_container = Node3D.new()
+		stands_container.name = "Stands"
+		main.add_child(stands_container)
 
 	var door_configs = [
 		# Room 0
-		{"room": 0, "pos": Vector2i(6, 2), "rot": PI/2, "offset": Vector2i(-1, 0)}, # East
+		{"room": 0, "pos": Vector2i(6, 2), "rot": PI / 2, "offset": Vector2i(-1, 0)}, # East
-		{"room": 0, "pos": Vector2i(2, 6), "rot": 0, "offset": Vector2i(0, -1)},    # South
+		{"room": 0, "pos": Vector2i(2, 6), "rot": 0, "offset": Vector2i(0, -1)}, # South
 		# Room 1
-		{"room": 1, "pos": Vector2i(7, 2), "rot": PI/2, "offset": Vector2i(1, 0)},  # West
+		{"room": 1, "pos": Vector2i(7, 2), "rot": PI / 2, "offset": Vector2i(1, 0)}, # West
-		{"room": 1, "pos": Vector2i(11, 6), "rot": 0, "offset": Vector2i(0, -1)},   # South
+		{"room": 1, "pos": Vector2i(11, 6), "rot": 0, "offset": Vector2i(0, -1)}, # South
 		# Room 2
-		{"room": 2, "pos": Vector2i(2, 7), "rot": 0, "offset": Vector2i(0, 1)},     # North
+		{"room": 2, "pos": Vector2i(2, 7), "rot": 0, "offset": Vector2i(0, 1)}, # North
-		{"room": 2, "pos": Vector2i(6, 11), "rot": PI/2, "offset": Vector2i(-1, 0)},# East
+		{"room": 2, "pos": Vector2i(6, 11), "rot": PI / 2, "offset": Vector2i(-1, 0)}, # East
 		# Room 3
-		{"room": 3, "pos": Vector2i(11, 7), "rot": 0, "offset": Vector2i(0, 1)},    # North
+		{"room": 3, "pos": Vector2i(11, 7), "rot": 0, "offset": Vector2i(0, 1)}, # North
-		{"room": 3, "pos": Vector2i(7, 11), "rot": PI/2, "offset": Vector2i(1, 0)}  # West
+		{"room": 3, "pos": Vector2i(7, 11), "rot": PI / 2, "offset": Vector2i(1, 0)} # West
 	]
 	
 	for i in range(door_configs.size()):
 		var cfg = door_configs[i]
+		if not portal_scene:
+			print("[PortalModeManager] Error: Failed to load portal_door.tscn")
+			break
+			
 		var door = portal_scene.instantiate()
 		door.name = "Portal_%d" % i
 		door.room_id = cfg["room"]
@@ -131,15 +164,26 @@ func _spawn_portal_doors():
 		
 		stands_container.add_child(door, true)
 		doors.append(door)
-		door.player_entered_portal.connect(handle_portal_interaction)
+		
+		# Server-only interaction logic
+		if multiplayer.is_server():
+			door.player_entered_portal.connect(handle_portal_interaction)
 		
 		gridmap.set_cell_item(Vector3i(cfg["pos"].x, 0, cfg["pos"].y), 0) # Normal floor
 	
+	print("[PortalModeManager] Finished spawning %d doors" % doors.size())
+	
+	# Apply pending sync if it arrived early
+	if _pending_sync_data:
+		print("[PortalModeManager] Applying pending sync data...")
+		sync_portal_data(_pending_sync_data)
+		_pending_sync_data = null
+
 const PORTAL_COLORS = [
 	Color(0, 1, 1), # Cyan
 	Color(1, 0, 1), # Magenta
 	Color(1, 1, 0), # Yellow
-	Color(0, 1, 0)  # Green
+	Color(0, 1, 0) # Green
 ]
 
 func _randomize_connections():
@@ -161,19 +205,23 @@ func _randomize_connections():
 		valid_pairing = true
 		for i in range(0, door_indices.size(), 2):
 			var a = door_indices[i]
-			var b = door_indices[i+1]
+			var b = door_indices[i + 1]
 			if doors[a].room_id == doors[b].room_id:
 				valid_pairing = false
 				break
 	
+	# Prepare sync data
+	var sync_data = [] # [[door_a_id, door_b_id, color], ...]
+	
 	# Pair them up and assign colors
 	for i in range(0, door_indices.size(), 2):
 		var a = door_indices[i]
-		var b = door_indices[i+1]
+		var b = door_indices[i + 1]
 		connections[a] = b
 		connections[b] = a
 		
-		var color = PORTAL_COLORS[i/2 % PORTAL_COLORS.size()]
+		var color = PORTAL_COLORS[int(i / 2.0) % PORTAL_COLORS.size()]
+		sync_data.append([a, b, color])
 		
 		doors[a].target_door_id = b
 		doors[a].portal_color = color
@@ -181,9 +229,65 @@ func _randomize_connections():
 		doors[b].target_door_id = a
 		doors[b].portal_color = color
 	
+	# Sync to all clients
+	rpc("sync_portal_data", sync_data)
 	main.rpc("display_message", "PORTALS SWITCHED!")
 
-func _on_goal_count_updated(peer_id: int, count: int):
+func sync_to_client(peer_id: int):
+	"""Syncs current portal connections to a specific client."""
+	var sync_data = []
+	# connections is id -> id
+	# We need to rebuild the pair-based data for the RPC
+	var handled = []
+	for a_id in connections:
+		if a_id in handled: continue
+		var b_id = connections[a_id]
+		var color = doors[a_id].portal_color
+		sync_data.append([a_id, b_id, color])
+		handled.append(a_id)
+		handled.append(b_id)
+	
+	rpc_id(peer_id, "sync_portal_data", sync_data)
+
+@rpc("authority", "call_local", "reliable")
+func sync_portal_data(data: Array):
+	"""Syncs portal connections and colors to all clients."""
+	print("[PortalModeManager] Received portal sync data. Peed ID: ", multiplayer.get_unique_id())
+	
+	# If doors array is empty on client, try to repopulate from Stands group
+	if doors.is_empty():
+		var stands = get_tree().get_nodes_in_group("PortalDoors")
+		# Sort by name to ensure consistent indexing
+		stands.sort_custom(func(a, b): return a.name < b.name)
+		doors = stands
+	
+	# If still empty, defer sync until doors are spawned locally
+	if doors.is_empty():
+		print("[PortalModeManager] Doors not yet ready, deferring sync data...")
+		_pending_sync_data = data
+		return
+
+	connections.clear()
+	for pair in data:
+		var a_id = pair[0]
+		var b_id = pair[1]
+		var color = pair[2]
+		
+		connections[a_id] = b_id
+		connections[b_id] = a_id
+		
+		if a_id < doors.size() and b_id < doors.size():
+			if is_instance_valid(doors[a_id]):
+				doors[a_id].target_door_id = b_id
+				doors[a_id].portal_color = color
+			if is_instance_valid(doors[b_id]):
+				doors[b_id].target_door_id = a_id
+				doors[b_id].portal_color = color
+		else:
+			print("[PortalModeManager] Warning: Door index %d or %d out of range during sync" % [a_id, b_id])
+
+
+func _on_goal_count_updated(_peer_id: int, count: int):
 	if not multiplayer.is_server(): return
 	
 	if count >= missions_required and not finish_spawned:
@@ -197,8 +301,13 @@ func _spawn_finish_room():
 	var room_centers = get_spawn_points()
 	var center = room_centers[randi() % room_centers.size()]
 	
-	# Place finish tile (ID 3)
+	# Place finish tile (ID 3) on Floor 1 (Y=1)
-	gridmap.set_cell_item(Vector3i(center.x, 0, center.y), 3)
+	# Check if this center is actually clear (not a wall accidentally)
+	if gridmap.get_cell_item(Vector3i(center.x, 0, center.y)) == 4:
+		# Fallback to any non-wall center if needed, but spawn points are usually safe
+		pass
+		
+	main.rpc("sync_grid_item", center.x, 1, center.y, 3)
 	main.get_node("EnhancedGridMap").update_grid_data()
 	main.rpc("display_message", "FINISH ROOM REVEALED!")
 
@@ -210,18 +319,25 @@ func _on_tile_refresh_timer_timeout():
 	main.rpc("display_message", "TILES REPLENISHED!")
 
 func _refresh_tiles():
-	# Simple tile fill for each quadrant
+	# GridMap Floor 0 has the walls (ID 4) and floors (ID 0)
+	# GridMap Floor 1 should have the items (Heart, Star, etc)
 	for x in range(GRID_SIZE):
 		for z in range(GRID_SIZE):
-			# Skip walls
+			# 1. Check if Floor 0 is a wall or empty (non-walkable)
-			if gridmap.get_cell_item(Vector3i(x, 0, z)) == 4: continue
+			var floor_0_item = gridmap.get_cell_item(Vector3i(x, 0, z))
+			if floor_0_item == 4 or floor_0_item == -1:
+				continue
 			
-			# Low chance to spawn a tile if empty
+			# 2. Check if Floor 1 is already occupied
+			if gridmap.get_cell_item(Vector3i(x, 1, z)) != -1:
+				continue
+			
+			# 3. Low chance to spawn a tile
 			if randf() < 0.1:
 				var weights = ScarcityModel.get_tile_weights()
 				var tile_id = _pick_weighted_tile(weights)
-				# 1. Update GridMap
+				# Update GridMap Floor 1 via RPC for sync (call_local handles host)
-				gridmap.set_cell_item(Vector3i(x, 0, z), tile_id)
+				main.rpc("sync_grid_item", x, 1, z, tile_id)
 
 func _pick_weighted_tile(weights: Dictionary) -> int:
 	var total_weight = 0
@@ -245,7 +361,7 @@ func handle_portal_interaction(player, door):
 	var target_door = doors[target_id]
 	
 	# Use stored offset to avoid infinite loop (spawn inside the target room)
-	var offset = target_door.get_meta("spawn_offset") if target_door.has_meta("spawn_offset") else Vector2i(0,0)
+	var offset = target_door.get_meta("spawn_offset") if target_door.has_meta("spawn_offset") else Vector2i(0, 0)
 		
 	# Convert world pos back to grid
 	var target_world = target_door.global_position

scripts/portal_door.gd

@@ -34,25 +34,33 @@ func _on_body_entered(body: Node3D):
 	
 	if body.is_in_group("Players") or body.get("is_bot"):
 		print("[PortalDoor] Player %s entered Door %d in Room %d" % [body.name, door_id, room_id])
-		emit_signal("player_entered_portal", body, self)
+		emit_signal("player_entered_portal", body, self )
 
 var _materials_initialized: bool = false
 
 func _update_visuals():
-	if not is_node_ready() or not is_inside_tree(): return
+	# Removed is_node_ready() check to allow early setter calls to prepare variables,
+	# but we still need the nodes to exist to apply them.
+	if not is_inside_tree(): return
+	
+	var vortex = get_node_or_null("Vortex")
+	var frame_left = get_node_or_null("Frame_Left")
+	
+	# If children aren't there yet, we can't update visuals.
+	# This usually happens if called before or during early _ready.
+	if not vortex or not frame_left: return
 	
 	if not _materials_initialized:
 		_initialize_unique_materials()
 		_materials_initialized = true
 	
-	var vortex = get_node_or_null("Vortex")
 	if vortex:
 		var mat = vortex.get_surface_override_material(0)
 		if mat:
 			mat.albedo_color = portal_color
 			mat.albedo_color.a = 0.5
 			if mat.has_method("set_emission"):
-				mat.emission = portal_color
+				mat.set("emission", portal_color)
 	
 	for part_name in ["Frame_Left", "Frame_Right", "Frame_Top"]:
 		var frame = get_node_or_null(part_name)