Queensberry & Capital

[snoopy]

Ok dudez, I’m trying to think of the best way to implement the “bribe police to raid” feature. Here are some options…

A. Bribing police for a sure raid of an event costs $_____ (I don’t know what a good price would be). It causes everyone but you to lose 3 LP, wagers and gate revenue. I’m wary that this could get abused and slow down the game’s pace, so what should the price be?

B. No bribing police to raid. Instead, when promoters notice that the Saloon or the Theater have been chosen by the organizing promoter (who doesn’t say if he’s paid the bribe or not), all promoters, including the organizing promoter are given the discreet option to buy insurance at 20% of what it costs to bribe the coppers ($10 for Saloon, $30 for Theater). If a raid should occur, those who bought insurance protect their LP, gate rev and wagers, at the cost of the insurance of course.

C. Bribing police for a sure raid of an event costs $_____. Everyone loses 3 LP, gate revenue and wagers.

On the “bribing a fighter to take a dive” feature, how about for events taking place at…

The Barge – bribe is $100 for your own fighter $125 for an opposing promoter’s
The Saloon – bribe is $500 for your own fighter $625 for an opposing promoter’s
The Theater – bribe is $1500 for your own fighter $1875 for an opposing promoter’s

(These seem reasonable, considering a few of you had over $1200)

The bribing promoter loses 1 LP for a successful bribe (the fighter actually takes the dive). Bribing a fighter should come with consequences beyond the bribe money alone. This 1 LP loss could be worth it when a bribe nets you a championship belt (totaling 8 LP) plus a large wager you place on the underdog.

How it would work: depending on the deck balance, for 10 round bouts, when bribing the blue corner fighter in an even 50/50 fight, 6 of the 15 blue cards are removed and replaced with 6 “Take a Dive” cards. Then these are shuffled with the 15 cards of the red fighter.

[Josh]

I don’t think you should be allowed to pay the cops to raid the fight. That seems like a very uncommon and counterproductive thing to do. Just abstaining from paying them off is good enough and that way, even if you try to fuck everyone over (like I did), it’s not guaranteed to work (like it didn’t).

Bribing a fighter should be a very rare thing to want to do and a very rare thing to actually succeed in doing. Like you should put up a bunch of money to bribe the fighter to take a dive in a specific round. You shuffle one “take a dive” card into the deck and, if the dive card comes up in the round that you bet on them losing, then it’s a successful bribe. Otherwise, the card is ignored and another is drawn.

[snoopy]

@Josh said in Queensberry & Capital:

I don’t think you should be allowed to pay the cops to raid the fight. That seems like a very uncommon and counterproductive thing to do. Just abstaining from paying them off is good enough and that way, even if you try to fuck everyone over (like I did), it’s not guaranteed to work (like it didn’t).

Bribing a fighter should be a very rare thing to want to do and a very rare thing to actually succeed in doing. Like you should put up a bunch of money to bribe the fighter to take a dive in a specific round. You shuffle one “take a dive” card into the deck and, if the dive card comes up in the round that you bet on them losing, then it’s a successful bribe. Otherwise, the card is ignored and another is drawn.

Sounds to me not worth it to add bribing a fighter. 1 card in the deck for a bunch of money is astronomical odds against getting the dive in a specified round. I'd rather not add it at all. Plus, would we allow all promoters to bribe the same fighter to take a dive in the same fight? This starts to get stupid. LOL. I think it's best we not add this until someone comes up with a mathematically based proposal based on the 30/36 card system and the economic foundation the game has and how it can or should affect LP.

[snoopy]

In which case I've gotten ;er ready for another beta-test. I've addressed all the stuff I took notes on from last dev meet.

[Josh]

Yeah, I would probably only do it if an opponent were one title fight away from certain victory. Other than that, it would be pretty superfluous.

[snoopy]

Here are the E2E test results. The game appears to be almost in tip-top shape and ready for prime time...

E2E Test Report — Queensberry & Capital

Date: 2026-02-26
Tool: Playwright (Chromium, headless)
Method: Dual browser contexts (Host + Guest) simulating real multiplayer sessions

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Summary

Metric	Value
Journeys Tested	9 / 9
Screenshots Captured	91
E2E Issues Found	3 (0H / 2M / 1L)
Code Analysis Issues	13 (5H / 5M / 3L)

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Test Results by Journey

Journey	Steps	Passed	Failed	Status
Lobby Creation & Join	15	14	1*	PASS
Scouting Draft	15	15	0	PASS
Management (no fights)	17	17	0	PASS
Wagering	6	6	0	PASS
Main Event (with fight)	12	12	0	PASS
Newspaper / Gazette	4	4	0	PASS
Off-Season	4	4	0	PASS
Final Standings	2	2	0	PASS
Responsive (3 viewports)	18	18	0	PASS

*Lobby "verify confirm dialog" failure was a test selector issue, not an app bug — screenshot confirms dialog rendered correctly with both player names.

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Journey Details

1. Lobby Creation & Join

• Host creates lobby, PIN generated (6 uppercase alphanumeric chars)
• Guest joins with PIN, both see each other in waiting room
• Host clicks "Start Game" → confirm dialog shows player count
• Host clicks "Confirm & Start" → both transition to Scouting phase
• Key screenshots: lobby/host-05-verify-guest-in-lobby.png, lobby/host-06-click-start-game.png

2. Scouting Draft

• Both players see "The Prospect Market" with shuffle animation
• Fighter cards display with portraits, stats, tier, cost, and "Sign for $X" buttons
• Stable breakdown sidebar shows weight class counts
• After drafting, players see "AWAITING ROTATION" waiting state
• Both players leave market and transition to Management
• Key screenshots: scouting/host-02-fighter-cards-displayed.png, scouting/host-06-waiting-after-pick.png

3. Management (No Fights Path)

• "The Front Office" renders with stable list, management actions, and matchmaking panel
• Host sees "YOU MUST SELECT A VENUE" banner
• Guest sees "WAITING FOR VENUE SELECTION" banner
• Venue selected ("The Barge"), confirmed
• Both click "Proceed (No Fights)" → transitions to Newspaper
• Key screenshots: management/host-03-select-venue.png, management/guest-02-management-after-venue.png

4. Management (With Fights Path)

• Fighter selected from stable, opponent found in rival list
• "Fight" button (navy blue) clicked → "Confirm Bout" dialog appears
• Bout scheduled, "START THE SHOW" button appears
• Both players proceed → transitions to Wagering
• Key screenshots: management/host-03-confirm-bout.png

5. Wagering

• "THE BETTING RING" displays with fight card
• Bout shows fighter portraits, names, odds (e.g., x2.36 blue, x2.36 red, x13.02 draw)
• "BET BLUE" / "BET RED" / "DRAW" buttons per bout
• Wager placed: "$25 on Henry Sharkey at x2.36 — payout: $59"
• Cash tracker shows "CASH: $425 | 1 bet placed - $25 total"
• "DONE WAGERING / SKIP TO BOUT" button advances both players
• Key screenshots: wagering/host-05-wagering-check.png

6. Main Event

• Fight screen shows blue/red corners with fighter names and portraits
• "Round 1 of 10" counter, deck with 30 cards remaining
• Host sees "SOUND THE BELL!" button to advance
• Guest sees "SPECTATING BOUT..." (cannot control fight)
• Combat log shows: "NON-TITLE BOUT. Battling Weaver vs Henry Sharkey. Scheduled for 10 rounds"
• Key screenshots: main-event/host-07-fight-phase.png, main-event/guest-03-final-state.png

7. Newspaper / Gazette

• "THE PUGILIST GAZETTE" renders with period-appropriate typography
• Header: "Est. 1890 | Vol. 1 | Event 1 of 3 | Price: 2 Cents"
• No-fights headline: "A QUIET YEAR IN THE FIGHT GAME"
• Sections: "Stable Report", "Financial Ledger", "Division Rankings"
• Both Host and Guest see identical content
• Key screenshots: newspaper/host-05-summary-loaded.png

8. Off-Season

• Phase reached after Newspaper
• "Finish Off-Season" button available
• Both players can proceed
• Key screenshots: off-season/host-07-current-phase-check.png

9. Responsive Testing

Tested at three viewports: Mobile (375x812), Tablet (768x1024), Desktop (1440x900)

Viewport	Home	Lobby	Scouting	Management	Status
Mobile (375px)	OK	OK	OK (1 card)	Layout issues	WARN
Tablet (768px)	OK	OK	OK (2 cards stacked)	OK	PASS
Desktop (1440px)	OK	OK	OK (3 cards side-by-side)	OK	PASS

• Key screenshots: responsive/mobile-*.png, responsive/tablet-*.png, responsive/desktop-*.png

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Issues Found (E2E Testing)

#	Severity	Journey	Description	File	Screenshot
1	medium	responsive	Mobile (375px) header bar text overlaps — "YEAR 1 OF 10" and player name overlap logo area	components/HeaderBar.tsx	responsive/mobile-05-scouting-phase.png
2	medium	responsive	Mobile (375px) management layout: "MANAGEMENT" and "MATCHMAKING" column headers crush together, text truncated to unreadable	components/PhaseManagement.tsx	responsive/mobile-06-management-phase.png
3	low	responsive	Mobile (375px) scouting: "Funds:" label truncated, dollar amount partially hidden	components/PhaseScouting.tsx	responsive/mobile-05-scouting-phase.png

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Bug Hunt Findings (Code Analysis)

HIGH Severity

#	Description	File:Line	Impact
1	FightConfig Venue serialization — no validation on guest rejoin; if venue object is malformed after deserialization, accessing venue.revenueMultiplier crashes	hooks/useGameSync.ts:19-21	Guest rejoin crash
2	Race condition in freelance market generation — freelanceMarket.length === 0 check is insufficient in multiplayer; guests may get different freelance market if state updates arrive mid-generation	application/ManagementProvider.tsx:98-111	Desync between host/guest
3	Poll filter for FINISH_WAGERING — gte('created_at', wageringStartTimeRef) may pick up stale actions from previous events if wageringStartTimeRef is set too late	application/ArenaProvider.tsx:273-310	Premature phase transition
4	Stale closure in isFighterCommitted — refs updated via useEffect have timing gap; two players could accept overlapping purse offers for same fighter within ~50ms window	application/ManagementProvider.tsx:74-82, 120-122	Duplicate fights with same fighter
5	Missing input validation on purse offer — splitPercent has no range check (0-100); malicious or buggy client could send invalid values	application/ManagementProvider.tsx:196-211	Corrupted game state

MEDIUM Severity

#	Description	File:Line	Impact
6	No user-facing error feedback on lobby creation/join failures — Supabase errors logged to console but UI shows no error state; user sees infinite loading	context/LobbyContext.tsx:119-122, 141-144	UX: silent hang
7	Missing null check in PhaseScouting — when player is null but market has items, accessing market[0].id could error	components/PhaseScouting.tsx:59-60	Potential crash
8	Missing scoutingDoneIds in dependency array — useEffect at line 78 uses scoutingDoneIds in logic but doesn't depend on it; "all done" condition may not trigger	application/ScoutingProvider.tsx:78, 93	Stuck scouting phase
9	Venue confirmation override — if no venue is confirmed by management end, code auto-confirms first fight's venue, silently overriding user's selected venue	application/ArenaProvider.tsx:194-199	Wrong venue for fights
10	Missing belt holder validation in title fight claims — when belt is vacant, claim is queued as "pending" instead of auto-approved	application/ManagementProvider.tsx:166-179	Confusing UI

LOW Severity

#	Description	File:Line	Impact
11	Floating-point wager amounts not validated — amount > player.cash check allows non-integer bets; cumulative rounding errors possible	components/PhaseWagering.tsx:62	Minor accounting errors
12	No retry logic for failed wager placement — if emitAction('PLACE_WAGER') fails silently (network error), guest thinks bet was placed but host never receives it	application/WageringProvider.tsx:99-109	Lost wagers
13	Missing accessibility attributes on fight cards — no aria-label, role, or keyboard navigation for screen readers	components/PhaseFight.tsx	Accessibility non-compliance

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Screenshots

All saved to: e2e-screenshots/

e2e-screenshots/
├── lobby/           (15 screenshots)
├── scouting/        (15 screenshots)
├── management/      (12 screenshots)
├── wagering/        (8 screenshots)
├── main-event/      (8 screenshots)
├── newspaper/       (4 screenshots)
├── off-season/      (4 screenshots)
├── standings/       (4 screenshots)
└── responsive/      (18 screenshots — 6 per viewport)

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Supabase Validation

Supabase tables (lobbies, game_states, game_actions, players) returned empty results when queried post-test. This is expected behavior — Row Level Security (RLS) policies restrict reads to authenticated users matching the session context. During testing, each browser context had its own anonymous auth session, confirming proper RLS isolation.

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Tested Multiplayer Flows

Flow	Host Action	Guest Action	Sync Verified
Lobby join	Creates lobby + PIN	Joins with PIN	Both see each other in waiting room
Game start	Clicks "Confirm & Start"	Auto-starts when status=ACTIVE	Both enter Scouting simultaneously
Scouting draft	Drafts fighter	Drafts fighter (own pack)	Pack rotation syncs between players
Venue selection	Selects + confirms venue	Sees venue confirmed	Guest unblocked for management
Fight scheduling	Schedules bout vs rival	N/A (rival stable)	Fight card synced to both players
Management proceed	Clicks "Start the Show"	Clicks "Proceed"	Both advance to Wagering
Wagering	Places bet, clicks Done	Clicks Done	Both advance to Main Event
Fight spectating	Controls fight (Sound the Bell)	Spectates (read-only)	Both see same fight state
Newspaper	Views gazette	Views gazette	Identical content confirmed
Off-season	Finishes	Finishes	Both advance to next year

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Report generated by Claude Code E2E Testing Skill
91 screenshots captured across 9 test journeys

[snoopy]

After addressing issues highlighted in the E2E test...

Here's a summary of all changes made:
HIGH SEVERITY

• #2 (ManagementProvider.tsx): Added freelanceGeneratedRef guard to prevent double-generation of freelance market. The ref resets when phase leaves MANAGEMENT. - #3 (ArenaProvider.tsx): wageringStartTimeRef now resets to null when phase leaves WAGERING, preventing stale timestamps from carrying over.
• #4 (ManagementProvider.tsx): Changed useEffect to useLayoutEffect for purseOffersRef, venueSelectorIndexRef, and scheduledFightsRef syncing — tighter synchronous updates minimize the
  stale-closure gap in isFighterCommitted.
• #5 (ManagementProvider.tsx): Added input validation for splitPercent (must be 0-100 number) and fighter IDs (must be present) before processing SEND_PURSE_OFFER actions.

MEDIUM SEVERITY

• #9 (ArenaProvider.tsx): Added console.warn to the venue fallback auto-selection path for debugging visibility.
• #10 (ManagementProvider.tsx): Added validation that the claiming player actually has fighters in the requested weight class before allowing a title claim.

LOW SEVERITY

• #11 (PhaseWagering.tsx): Wager amounts are now floored to integers via Math.floor() before validation and placement.
• #13 (PhaseFight.tsx): Added aria-live="polite" to the combat log, role="status" to the round counter, and aria-label to the fight action button.

RESPONSIVE UI

• #14 (HeaderBar.tsx): Header bar now uses flex-wrap with smaller gap/text on mobile (gap-2 md:gap-6, text-[10px] md:text-sm). Volume slider hidden on mobile.
• #15 (PhaseManagement.tsx): Grid switches from grid-cols-12 to grid-cols-1 on mobile with md: prefixed column spans. Overflow switches to overflow-y-auto on mobile.
• #16 (PhaseScouting.tsx): Info bar now wraps on mobile with smaller text (text-sm md:text-lg). Labels hidden on very small screens via hidden sm:inline.

Skipped (per plan): #1, #6, #7, #8 (already handled/no change needed), #12 (requires deeper emitAction refactor).

[snoopy]

Update for March 4th 2026

• Added bets on draws
• Added details and fighter types to trade screen fighter lists so you know what you're trading away/to get
• Added more fighter images. There are currently more than 150 unique images with more to come
• Did several end to end tests, identified issues and addressed them
• Refactored the code base again. These have been frequent so they've gone rather smoothly without introducing any bugs or orphaning variables or other issues. E2E tests run after refactoring just to be sure.
• Training costs for speed, power and stamina now tell you the odds of success, which is tied to age. So if you click to spend money and the training fails, the game tells you so.
• There is now no negative cash. Even if you lose all money, the floor is zero dollars. However, if after the last event of a year you are unable to pay stable upkeep(see rule book for costs), you lose 1 Legacy Point.
• Bell sound effect added to the start of a fight in the fight screen

[snoopy]

Queensberry & Capital

Mini Strategies & Tips

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Building Your Stable

Before signing fighters in the prospect market, have a plan. Ask yourself: Do you want to concentrate resources on one or two elite fighters? Do you want representation across multiple weight classes? The answer shapes every decision you make as a promoter.

Consider the value of stablemates — fighters who exist primarily to fill out your bouts, letting you keep most of the gate revenue and all of the Legacy Points earned. Not every fighter needs to be a contender.

In the off-season, explore trades with other promoters. If you're missing fighters in certain weight classes, a well-timed deal can round out your stable without dipping into the prospect market. A promoter willing to let go of redundant talent may be just the partner you need. A well-rounded stable puts you in position to challenge for championship belts across more divisions.

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Scouting & Matchmaking

Never underestimate the power of scouting. Knowing the skills and chin of both your own fighters and those in rival stables gives you a decisive edge when arranging bouts. Smart matchmaking means putting your fighters in the best position to win — and winning earns Legacy Points.

That said, a strategically lopsided bout isn't always a waste. You can make money betting against your own overmatched fighter — just remember that losses don't earn LP, and too many can set your stable back.

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Training & Development

Investing in training is never a guarantee of improvement, but it's one of the best bets in the business. The younger the fighter, the better the odds that hard work in the gym pays off. Prioritize development early, and the dividends will come.

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Managing Your Finances

Everyone's cash on hand is kept secret — including yours. Be aware that rival promoters may be quietly stockpiling cash and converting it into Legacy Points that don't appear in the standings. Don't be caught off guard.

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Bribes & the Police

You are never required to disclose whether you've paid off the police. Use this to your advantage — but don't burn that trust early. A well-timed police raid can deal serious damage to an opponent's operation right when it hurts them most. Patience here can be a powerful weapon.

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Choosing Your Venue

If you select the Saloon or Theater as your venue, make sure the fighters in the main event and co-main event have a high Draw rating. The bigger the names, the bigger the gate. Booking low-draw fighters into premium venues is money left on the table.

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Protecting Your Fighters

Keep a close eye on accumulated damage. Any fighter who enters the new year carrying 9 or more Damage is forced into retirement. Losing a popular fighter — one with a Draw of 7 or higher — doesn't just hurt your roster, it costs you Legacy Points. Manage wear and tear carefully, especially for your top draws.

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The Underdog Gambit

Underdogs always have a puncher's chance.

If an opposing promoter holds a championship belt and is closing in on 50 LP, consider sending your best fighter as a challenger and betting big on him as the underdog. The odds won't be in your favor, but the math can be compelling: a win earns up to 8 Legacy Points for claiming the belt, and your wager pays out at long-odds — potentially equaling even more LP. Meanwhile, your opponent drops 5 LP when the championship changes hands.

It's an all-or-nothing play. But when your back is against the wall, sometimes a long shot is exactly what you need.

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Good luck at the fights.

[snoopy]

(This was written by Gemini 3 Flash. I checked it for accuracy) This is CURRENTLY how the fight decks are built and how the fighter's attributes interact with the cards to determine outcomes, whether by round or throughout the fight...

How Skills Work in Queensberry Capital

In Queensberry Capital, a fighter's skills aren't just numbers on a profile; they are the mathematical blueprints that build the Bout Deck. Understanding how Speed, Power, and Stamina interact is critical for building a championship roster and predicting the flow of a fight.

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️ The Foundation: The Bout Deck

Every fight is driven by a deck of cards (30 for non-title bouts, 36 for Championship fights).

• Action Cards: The owner wins the round (scored 10-9).
• Spectacle Cards: Triggers a "Big Moment" — a 3d6 dice roll that can result in a KO, Knockdown, or an Escape.
• Foul Cards: The referee checks for rule-breaking (warnings or point deductions).

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Speed & Power: Dominating the Deck

While Speed and Power serve different tactical purposes, they both contribute to your Deck Share (how many cards in the deck "belong" to you).

The Formula: Total Skill = Speed + Power
A fighter's share of the deck is determined by their skill relative to their opponent.

• Floor: 30% (You will always own at least 30% of the deck, regardless of how outclassed you are).
• Ceiling: 70% (You can never own more than 70%, ensuring the opponent always has a puncher's chance).

Speed: The Decision Maker

Speed's primary role is increasing your volume without necessarily increasing the danger. High speed ensures you own more cards than your opponent, making you the favorite to win on the judges' scorecards if the fight goes the distance.

Power: The Game Changer

Power is a double-threat. Like Speed, it increases your share of the deck, but it also determines the lethality of your cards. High Power converts your "Action" cards into "Spectacle" cards.

Power Stat	Spectacle Cards (KO Chances)
1–2	0
3–4	1
5–6	2
7–8	3
9–10	4

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🫁 Stamina: The Late Round Trap

Stamina is unique because it doesn't affect the deck at the start of the fight. Instead, it acts as a Fatigue Guard in the second half of the deck (representing the "championship rounds").

The Fatigue Rule:
If a fighter has low stamina, their own Action cards have a chance to "flip" into Opponent Spectacle Cards.

The Math: (10 - Stamina) * 3% chance per card

Stamina	Chance to Flip per Card
10	0% (Iron Lungs)
5	15%
2	24% (Gasping for air)

This means a tired fighter literally creates openings for their opponent, even if that opponent has low Power.

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Visualizing with Sample Fights

Case 1: The Out-Boxer vs. The Puncher

Red Corner (Speed 9, Power 3) vs. Blue Corner (Speed 3, Power 9)

• The Deck: Both have 12 total skill points, so they split the deck 15-15.
• Red's Advantage: Red has only 1 Spectacle card. They are content to jab and move. They will likely win the majority of the "Action" cards and take a 10-9 lead in most rounds.
• Blue's Advantage: Blue has 4 Spectacle cards. Even though they own the same number of cards as Red, Blue's cards are 4x as likely to end the fight instantly.
• The Outcome: Red is the favorite for a Decision, but Blue is the favorite for a KO.

Case 2: The "Burn-Out" Prospect

Red Corner (Speed 5, Power 5, Stamina 10) vs. Blue Corner (Speed 9, Power 9, Stamina 2)

• Early Fight: Blue is a nightmare. With 18 skill points against Red's 10, Blue hit the 70% ceiling. Blue owns 21 cards to Red's 9. Blue will likely dominate the first 5 rounds and score at least one knockdown.
• Late Fight: Blue hits the floor with 2 Stamina. In the second half of the deck, Blue's 21 cards start flipping. Statistically, ~5 of Blue's winning rounds will turn into KO opportunities for Red.
• The Outcome: If Red can survive the early "storm," Blue will gas out, and Red will have multiple chances to steal a comeback KO against a defenseless opponent.

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Summary Table

Stat	Increases Deck Volume	Increases KO Threat	Protects Late Game
Speed	Yes	No	No
Power	Yes	Yes	No
Stamina	No	No	Yes

Note: Chin is your final layer of defense. It doesn't change the deck, but it determines the "Difficulty" of the 3d6 roll when a Spectacle card is flipped. High Chin makes it harder for the opponent to find the KO.

[snoopy]

I am changing how fatigue works in the game. I thought I had made the change earlier but I guess I didn't implement it. I'll explain it soon. It is far simpler than how it works now.

[snoopy]

How Skills Work in Queensberry Capital

In Queensberry Capital, a fighter's skills aren't just numbers on a profile; they are the mathematical blueprints that build the Bout Deck. Understanding how Speed, Power, and Stamina interact is critical for building a championship roster and predicting the flow of a fight.

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️ The Foundation: The Bout Deck

Every fight is driven by a deck of cards (30 for non-title bouts, 36 for Championship fights).

• Action Cards: The owner wins the round (scored 10-9).
• Spectacle Cards: Triggers a "Big Moment" — a 3d6 dice roll that can result in a KO, Knockdown, or an Escape.
• Foul Cards: The referee checks for rule-breaking (warnings or point deductions).

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Speed & Power: Dominating the Deck

While Speed and Power serve different tactical purposes, they both contribute to your Deck Share (how many cards in the deck "belong" to you).

The Formula: Total Skill = Speed + Power
A fighter's share of the deck is determined by their skill relative to their opponent.

• Floor: 30% (You will always own at least 30% of the deck, regardless of how outclassed you are).
• Ceiling: 70% (You can never own more than 70%, ensuring the opponent always has a puncher's chance).

Speed: The Decision Maker

Speed's primary role is increasing your volume without necessarily increasing the danger. High speed ensures you own more cards than your opponent, making you the favorite to win on the judges' scorecards if the fight goes the distance.

Power: The Game Changer

Power is a double-threat. Like Speed, it increases your share of the deck, but it also determines the lethality of your cards. High Power converts your "Action" cards into "Spectacle" cards.

Power Stat	Spectacle Cards (KO Chances)
1–2	0
3–4	1
5–6	2
7–8	3
9–10	4

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🫁 Stamina: The Fatigue Guard

Stamina determines how long a fighter can maintain their full defensive capability. Once the current round exceeds a fighter's Stamina stat, their Chin degrades by 1 point per extra round.

The Fatigue Rule:

• Chin Penalty = max(0, Current Round - Stamina)
• Effective Chin = max(1, Base Chin - Chin Penalty)

Stamina	Full Chin Through	Round 8 Chin (Base	Round 10 Chin (Base
10	Round 10	8	8
7	Round 7	7	5
5	Round 5	5	3

This means a tired fighter becomes increasingly vulnerable to knockouts in late rounds, even against opponents with lower Power. A fighter with Stamina 10 stays at full effectiveness for a standard 10-round bout, only losing Chin in Rounds 11-12 of a Championship fight.

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Visualizing with Sample Fights

Case 1: The Out-Boxer vs. The Puncher

Red Corner (Speed 9, Power 3) vs. Blue Corner (Speed 3, Power 9)

• The Deck: Both have 12 total skill points, so they split the deck 15-15.
• Red's Advantage: Red has only 1 Spectacle card. They are content to jab and move. They will likely win the majority of the "Action" cards and take a 10-9 lead in most rounds.
• Blue's Advantage: Blue has 4 Spectacle cards. Even though they own the same number of cards as Red, Blue's cards are 4x as likely to end the fight instantly.
• The Outcome: Red is the favorite for a Decision, but Blue is the favorite for a KO.

Case 2: The "Burn-Out" Prospect

Red Corner (Speed 5, Power 5, Stamina 10) vs. Blue Corner (Speed 9, Power 9, Stamina 2)

• Early Fight: Blue is a nightmare. With 18 skill points against Red's 10, Blue hit the 70% ceiling. Blue owns 21 cards to Red's 9. Blue will likely dominate the first 5 rounds and score at least one knockdown.
• Late Fight: Blue's 2 Stamina catches up. Starting Round 3, Blue's Chin degrades by 1 per round. By Round 8, Blue's effective Chin has dropped by 6 points, making them extremely vulnerable to knockouts — even from Red's modest Power.
• The Outcome: If Red can survive the early "storm," Blue's collapsing Chin means even a weak punch can end the fight in the championship rounds.

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Summary Table

Stat	Increases Deck Volume	Increases KO Threat	Protects Late Game
Speed	Yes	No	No
Power	Yes	Yes	No
Stamina	No	No	Yes

Note: Chin is your final layer of defense. It determines the "Difficulty" of the 3d6 roll when a Spectacle card is flipped. High Chin makes it harder for the opponent to find the KO. However, Chin degrades in late rounds once a fighter exceeds their Stamina — making Stamina the key to maintaining that defense.

[snoopy]

How Skills Work in Queensberry Capital

In Queensberry Capital, a fighter's skills aren't just numbers on a profile; they are the mathematical blueprints that build the Bout Deck. Understanding how Speed, Power, and Stamina interact is critical for building a championship roster and predicting the flow of a fight.

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️ The Foundation: The Bout Deck

Every fight is driven by a deck of cards (30 for non-title bouts, 36 for Championship fights).

• Action Cards: The owner wins the round (scored 10-9).
• Spectacle Cards: Triggers a "Big Moment" — a 3d6 dice roll that can result in a KO, Knockdown, or an Escape.
• Foul Cards: The referee checks for rule-breaking (warnings or point deductions).

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Speed & Power: Dominating the Deck

While Speed and Power serve different tactical purposes, they both contribute to your Deck Share (how many cards in the deck "belong" to you).

The Formula: Total Skill = Speed + Power
A fighter's share of the deck is determined by their skill relative to their opponent.

• Floor: 30% (You will always own at least 30% of the deck, regardless of how outclassed you are).
• Ceiling: 70% (You can never own more than 70%, ensuring the opponent always has a puncher's chance).

Speed: The Decision Maker

Speed's primary role is increasing your volume without necessarily increasing the danger. High speed ensures you own more cards than your opponent, making you the favorite to win on the judges' scorecards if the fight goes the distance.

Power: The Game Changer

Power is a double-threat. Like Speed, it increases your share of the deck, but it also determines the lethality of your cards. High Power converts your "Action" cards into "Spectacle" cards.

Power Stat	Spectacle Cards (KO Chances)
1–2	0
3–4	1
5–6	2
7–8	3
9–10	4

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🫁 Stamina: The Fatigue Guard

Stamina determines how long a fighter can maintain their full defensive capability. Once the current round exceeds a fighter's Stamina stat, their Chin degrades by 1 point per extra round.

The Fatigue Rule:

• Chin Penalty = max(0, Current Round - Stamina)
• Effective Chin = max(1, Base Chin - Chin Penalty)

Stamina	Full Chin Through	Round 8 Chin (Base	Round 10 Chin (Base
10	Round 10	8	8
7	Round 7	7	5
5	Round 5	5	3

This means a tired fighter becomes increasingly vulnerable to knockouts in late rounds, even against opponents with lower Power. A fighter with Stamina 10 stays at full effectiveness for a standard 10-round bout, only losing Chin in Rounds 11-12 of a Championship fight.

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Visualizing with Sample Fights

Case 1: The Out-Boxer vs. The Puncher

Red Corner (Speed 9, Power 3) vs. Blue Corner (Speed 3, Power 9)

• The Deck: Both have 12 total skill points, so they split the deck 15-15.
• Red's Advantage: Red has only 1 Spectacle card. They are content to jab and move. They will likely win the majority of the "Action" cards and take a 10-9 lead in most rounds.
• Blue's Advantage: Blue has 4 Spectacle cards. Even though they own the same number of cards as Red, Blue's cards are 4x as likely to end the fight instantly.
• The Outcome: Red is the favorite for a Decision, but Blue is the favorite for a KO.

Case 2: The "Burn-Out" Prospect

Red Corner (Speed 5, Power 5, Stamina 10) vs. Blue Corner (Speed 9, Power 9, Stamina 2)

• Early Fight: Blue is a nightmare. With 18 skill points against Red's 10, Blue hit the 70% ceiling. Blue owns 21 cards to Red's 9. Blue will likely dominate the first 5 rounds and score at least one knockdown.
• Late Fight: Blue's 2 Stamina catches up. Starting Round 3, Blue's Chin degrades by 1 per round. By Round 8, Blue's effective Chin has dropped by 6 points, making them extremely vulnerable to knockouts — even from Red's modest Power.
• The Outcome: If Red can survive the early "storm," Blue's collapsing Chin means even a weak punch can end the fight in the championship rounds.

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Experience Milestones: Free Skill Points

Training costs money — but there's nothing like hands-on ring experience. Every 3 fights (win, lose, or draw), a fighter earns a free skill point that the promoter can assign to Speed, Power, or Stamina.

Rules

Rule	Detail
Trigger	Every 3rd fight (3rd, 6th, 9th, etc.)
Cost	FREE — no cash required
Max Cap	If Speed, Power, and Stamina are all at 10, no point is awarded
Age Gate	Fighters over 30 cannot use the point on Speed — only Power or Stamina
Non-Transferable	The point must be used on the fighter who earned it

How You'll Know

1. The Pugilist Gazette announces the milestone after each qualifying fight
2. A prominent banner appears at the top of the Front Office when a fighter has earned a skill point
3. A badge appears on the fighter's card in your stable until the point is spent
4. The Experience Reward panel appears above the Training Camp, showing three FREE buttons for Power, Speed, and Stamina

Strategic Implications

• Signing young fighters with a long career ahead means more free skill points over time
• Tomato Cans and Journeymen who survive 3 fights become meaningfully better — a prospect builder's dream
• Old fighters (31+) can still improve Power and Stamina, but Speed is locked — plan accordingly

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Summary Table

Stat	Increases Deck Volume	Increases KO Threat	Protects Late Game
Speed	Yes	No	No
Power	Yes	Yes	No
Stamina	No	No	Yes

Note: Chin is your final layer of defense. It determines the "Difficulty" of the 3d6 roll when a Spectacle card is flipped. High Chin makes it harder for the opponent to find the KO. However, Chin degrades in late rounds once a fighter exceeds their Stamina — making Stamina the key to maintaining that defense.

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Changelog — March 7, 2026

Post-playtest fixes addressing 10 issues identified during manual testing.

Changes

1. PIN: Exclude confusing characters + copy button — Lobby PINs now use 23456789ABCDEFGHJKLMNPQRSTUVWXYZ (no 0/O/1/I). Added "Copy PIN" button to the waiting room.

2. Scouting: Show who we're waiting for — "AWAITING ROTATION" replaced with player names, e.g. "Waiting for Josh, Fidel and Cody".

3. Gazette: Pre-fight odds — Odds now appear next to fighter names in the Gazette (e.g. 1.56 James Tunney vs. Wayne O'Leary 2.72). Added redOdds/blueOdds to FightResultSchema.

4. Trade rejection: More visible — Rejection modal is now larger with pulsing border. Bell sound plays when an offer is rejected.

5. Bell sound reliability — soundManager.warmup() called during wagering interactions (corner selection, placing bets) to unlock browser AudioContext before fight phase. Bell trigger retries once after 300ms if first attempt is blocked by autoplay policy.

6. All modes: 3 events per year — Removed player-count scaling (was 4 for 3p, 5 for 4p). All modes now run exactly 3 events per year.

7. Bribe auto-confirms venue — Clicking "Pay Bribe" now automatically confirms the venue, skipping the separate "Confirm Venue Choice" step.

8. Free skill bonus: 3-player fix — Fixed shallow copy bug in fight result processing — record and stats objects are now deep-copied to prevent mutation of original fighter references across sequential bouts. Added console logging for experience milestone checks.

9. 9+ DMG fighters fully blocked from competition — Own-stable fighters with 9+ DMG excluded from sparring opponent lists. Incoming challenge offers for 9+ DMG fighters show warning and disable the Accept button. Stable panel shows "Too Damaged" badge on broken fighters.

10. "You are in charge" banner — Multiplayer fight controller sees a dismissible gold banner on the first bout: "You Are In Charge of Running the Bouts!" with instructions to use Sound the Bell or Auto-Play.

Files Modified

• context/LobbyContext.tsx — PIN generation
• components/PhaseSetupMultiplayer.tsx — Copy PIN button
• components/PhaseScouting.tsx — Waiting-for names
• domain/schemas/game.schema.ts — redOdds/blueOdds fields
• application/ArenaProvider.tsx — Odds in fight results, deep copy fix, milestone logging
• components/PhaseSummary.tsx — Odds display in Gazette
• components/PhaseManagement.tsx — Rejection sound/styling, bribe auto-confirm, 9+ DMG guards
• components/PhaseWagering.tsx — Audio warmup during interactions
• components/PhaseFight.tsx — Bell retry, controller banner
• application/PhaseProvider.tsx — Fixed events to 3