Queensberry & Capital

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

Summary

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

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.

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

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`

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

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)

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

️ 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).

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

🫁 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.

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.

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.

️ 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).

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

🫁 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.

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.

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.

️ 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).

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

🫁 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.

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.

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

The Pugilist Gazette announces the milestone after each qualifying fight
A prominent banner appears at the top of the Front Office when a fighter has earned a skill point
A badge appears on the fighter's card in your stable until the point is spent
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

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

PIN: Exclude confusing characters + copy button — Lobby PINs now use 23456789ABCDEFGHJKLMNPQRSTUVWXYZ (no 0/O/1/I). Added "Copy PIN" button to the waiting room.
Scouting: Show who we're waiting for — "AWAITING ROTATION" replaced with player names, e.g. "Waiting for Josh, Fidel and Cody".
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.
Trade rejection: More visible — Rejection modal is now larger with pulsing border. Bell sound plays when an offer is rejected.
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.
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.
Bribe auto-confirms venue — Clicking "Pay Bribe" now automatically confirms the venue, skipping the separate "Confirm Venue Choice" step.
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+ 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.
"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

The Flying Dutchmen

Queensberry & Capital

E2E Test Report — Queensberry & Capital

Summary

Test Results by Journey

Journey Details

1. Lobby Creation & Join

2. Scouting Draft

3. Management (No Fights Path)

4. Management (With Fights Path)

5. Wagering

6. Main Event

7. Newspaper / Gazette

8. Off-Season

9. Responsive Testing

Issues Found (E2E Testing)

Bug Hunt Findings (Code Analysis)

HIGH Severity

MEDIUM Severity

LOW Severity

Screenshots

Supabase Validation

Tested Multiplayer Flows

Queensberry & Capital

Mini Strategies & Tips

Building Your Stable

Scouting & Matchmaking

Training & Development

Managing Your Finances

Bribes & the Police

Choosing Your Venue

Protecting Your Fighters

The Underdog Gambit

How Skills Work in Queensberry Capital

️ The Foundation: The Bout Deck

Speed & Power: Dominating the Deck

Speed: The Decision Maker

Power: The Game Changer

🫁 Stamina: The Late Round Trap

Visualizing with Sample Fights

Case 1: The Out-Boxer vs. The Puncher

Case 2: The "Burn-Out" Prospect

Summary Table

How Skills Work in Queensberry Capital

️ The Foundation: The Bout Deck

Speed & Power: Dominating the Deck

Speed: The Decision Maker

Power: The Game Changer

🫁 Stamina: The Fatigue Guard

Visualizing with Sample Fights

Case 1: The Out-Boxer vs. The Puncher

Case 2: The "Burn-Out" Prospect

Summary Table

How Skills Work in Queensberry Capital

️ The Foundation: The Bout Deck

Speed & Power: Dominating the Deck

Speed: The Decision Maker

Power: The Game Changer

🫁 Stamina: The Fatigue Guard

Visualizing with Sample Fights

Case 1: The Out-Boxer vs. The Puncher

Case 2: The "Burn-Out" Prospect

Experience Milestones: Free Skill Points

Rules

How You'll Know

Strategic Implications

Summary Table

Changelog — March 7, 2026

Changes

Files Modified