Michal Vrba
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Added README, design spec, roadmap, and contributing guide for PokerRogue. Updated .gitignore with Visual Studio template. Introduced .slnx solution file to organize documentation under Solution Items.
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PokerRogue Roadmap
This roadmap outlines the planned development phases for PokerRogue.
Dates are intentionally flexible.
🧪 Phase 1 – Core Combat Prototype
Goal: A single playable poker fight
- Poker hand state machine
- STRIKE / GUARD / DODGE actions
- Pot & Edge system
- Basic enemy AI (1 archetype)
- Minimal fight UI
Deliverable: One enemy, one fight, fully playable
🗺️ Phase 2 – Run Skeleton
Goal: A full run from start to boss
- Procedural map (10–15 nodes)
- Fight / Event / Shop nodes
- Rewards (skills & relics)
- 3 enemy archetypes
- 1 boss with rule modifier
Deliverable: Complete run loop
🧠 Phase 3 – Builds & Depth
Goal: Meaningful player builds
- 20+ skills
- 20+ relics
- Status effects system
- Build synergies
- Balance pass
Deliverable: Distinct playstyles
👑 Phase 4 – Meta Progression
Goal: Long-term replayability
- Meta currency
- Unlockable content pools
- Save / Load
- Starting loadouts
Deliverable: Persistent progression
✨ Phase 5 – Polish & Content
Goal: Production-ready feel
- UI polish & animations
- Sound & juice
- More enemies & bosses
- Accessibility & settings
Deliverable: Public demo / early access
🚧 Out of Scope (for now)
- Multiplayer
- Real-money poker simulation
- Solver-level AI
🏁 Vision
PokerRogue should feel:
- Fast
- Tactical
- Dangerous
- Addictive
Poker as combat. Risk as power.