feat: added ascension logic 4-7, added new decision (eating fast food), indicating meter changes better, added discussions (needs more work, but meh ... fine like this)

impostor.inc

@@ -50,8 +50,10 @@ decision/decision.go_to_sleep.lua
 decision/decision.do_work.lua
 decision/decision.have_a_coffee.lua
 decision/decision.sumphore_discussion.lua
+decision/decision.eating_fast_food.lua
 discussion/discussion.sumphore.lua
 discussion/discussion.coworker.lua
+discussion/discussion.pizza_vendor.lua
 map/map.manager.lua
 map/map.bedroom.lua
 map/map.street.lua

inc/decision/decision.do_work.lua

@@ -10,6 +10,7 @@ Decision.register({
     modes_for_ascension_levels[1] = "only_special"
     modes_for_ascension_levels[2] = "only_left"
     modes_for_ascension_levels[3] = "only_nothing"
+    modes_for_ascension_levels[4] = "normal"
 
     MinigameDDRWindow.start("game", "generated", {
       on_win = function(game_context)
@@ -19,8 +20,6 @@ Decision.register({
           Context.should_ascend = true
         elseif (game_context.special_mode_condition and Context.ascension.level == 3) then
           Context.should_ascend = true
-        elseif (game_context.special_mode_condition and Context.ascension.level == 4) then
-          Context.should_ascend = true
         end
 
         Meter.show()
@@ -28,7 +27,7 @@ Decision.register({
         Window.set_current("game")
         Context.have_done_work_today = true
       end,
-      special_mode = modes_for_ascension_levels[Ascension.get_level()]
+      special_mode = modes_for_ascension_levels[Ascension.get_level()] or "normal"
     })
   end,
 })

inc/decision/decision.eating_fast_food.lua

@@ -0,0 +1,11 @@
+Decision.register({
+  id = "eating_fast_food",
+  label = "Eat Fast Food",
+  condition = function()
+    return Context.fast_food_eaten_today < 3
+  end,
+  handle = function()
+    Context.fast_food_approaching = true
+    Discussion.start("pizza_vendor_disc", "game")
+  end,
+})

inc/decision/decision.have_a_coffee.lua

@@ -4,10 +4,17 @@ Decision.register({
   handle = function()
     local level = Ascension.get_level()
     local disc_id = "coworker_disc_0"
-    -- TODO: Add more discussions for levels above 3
+    if level >= 1 and level <= 5 then
-    if level >= 1 and level <= 3 then
       local suffix = Context.have_done_work_today and ("_asc_" .. level) or ("_" .. level)
       disc_id = "coworker_disc" .. suffix
+    elseif level == 6 then
+      if not Context.glitch_conversation_done_today and Context.glitch_conversation_count < 6 then
+        Context.glitch_conversation_done_today = true
+        Context.glitch_conversation_count = Context.glitch_conversation_count + 1
+        Glitch.show()
+        Discussion.start("coworker_disc_asc_6_" .. Context.glitch_conversation_count, "game")
+        return
+      end
     end
     Discussion.start(disc_id, "game")
   end,

inc/decision/decision.sumphore_discussion.lua

@@ -13,9 +13,14 @@ Decision.register({
     end
     local level = Ascension.get_level()
 
-    -- TODO: Add more discussions for levels above 3
+    if level >= 1 and level <= 5 then
-    if level >= 1 and level <= 3 then
       Discussion.start("sumphore_disc_asc_" .. level, "game")
+    elseif level == 6 then
+      if Context.glitch_conversation_count >= 6 then
+        Discussion.start("sumphore_disc_asc_6", "game")
+      else
+        Discussion.start("sumphore_disc_asc_6_waiting", "game")
+      end
     else
       Discussion.start("homeless_guy", "game", 4)
     end

inc/discussion/discussion.coworker.lua

@@ -141,4 +141,227 @@ Discussion.register({
       },
     },
   },
+})
+
+Discussion.register({
+  id = "coworker_disc_4",
+  on_end = Meter.apply_coworker_discussion_reward,
+  steps = {
+    {
+      question = "Normaaan! Same spot, same cup, same time. You're like a statue that drinks coffee!",
+      answers = {
+        { label = "I'm a person.", next_step = 2 },
+        { label = "Yep. Still here.", next_step = 2 },
+      },
+    },
+    {
+      question = "I love that about you! So reliable! If the coffee machine breaks we still have Norman!",
+      answers = {
+        { label = "Please don't.", next_step = nil },
+      },
+    },
+  },
+})
+
+Discussion.register({
+  id = "coworker_disc_asc_4",
+  on_end = Meter.apply_coworker_discussion_reward,
+  steps = {
+    {
+      question = "Norman, you were seriously locked in today. What on earth were you building?",
+      answers = {
+        { label = "Just some things.", next_step = 2 },
+        { label = "Nothing important.", next_step = 2 },
+      },
+    },
+    {
+      question = "So modest! I heard the seniors literally whispering your name!",
+      answers = {
+        { label = "Concerning.", next_step = 3 },
+        { label = "That's... fine.", next_step = 3 },
+      },
+    },
+    {
+      question = "You should celebrate! Coffee's on me tomorrow!",
+      answers = {
+        { label = "Already have one.", next_step = nil },
+      },
+    },
+  },
+})
+
+Discussion.register({
+  id = "coworker_disc_5",
+  on_end = Meter.apply_coworker_discussion_reward,
+  steps = {
+    {
+      question = "Morning! Funny thought — I feel like we do this exact same thing every single day!",
+      answers = {
+        { label = "We do.", next_step = 2 },
+        { label = "Yes. We do.", next_step = 2 },
+      },
+    },
+    {
+      question = "Ha! Routine is such a comfort, right? Same coffee, same smile, same everything!",
+      answers = {
+        { label = "Sure. Very comforting.", next_step = nil },
+      },
+    },
+  },
+})
+
+Discussion.register({
+  id = "coworker_disc_asc_5",
+  on_end = Meter.apply_coworker_discussion_reward,
+  steps = {
+    {
+      question = "Norman! You were staring right THROUGH your screen today. What was going on up there?",
+      answers = {
+        { label = "Coffee was cold.", next_step = 2 },
+        { label = "Maybe I was.", next_step = 2 },
+      },
+    },
+    {
+      question = "Were you meditating? Or doing your intense bug-stare thing?",
+      answers = {
+        { label = "Something like that.", next_step = 3 },
+        { label = "Bug stare thing?", next_step = 3 },
+      },
+    },
+    {
+      question = "You're always somewhere else in your head, Norman. Must be nice up there!",
+      answers = {
+        { label = "It's complicated.", next_step = nil },
+      },
+    },
+  },
+})
+
+local function _glitch_on_end()
+  Meter.apply_coworker_discussion_reward()
+  Context.glitch_conversation_count = Context.glitch_conversation_count + 1
+  Glitch.hide()
+end
+
+Discussion.register({
+  id = "coworker_disc_asc_6_1",
+  on_end = _glitch_on_end,
+  steps = {
+    {
+      question = "Hey Norman, good morning! Good morning! Good morning! ...Sorry. I don't know why I keep saying that.",
+      answers = {
+        { label = "Are you feeling ok?", next_step = 2 },
+      },
+    },
+    {
+      question = "Good morning. Good morning. Good— I can't stop. Why can't I stop?",
+      answers = {
+        { label = "...", next_step = nil },
+      },
+    },
+  },
+})
+
+Discussion.register({
+  id = "coworker_disc_asc_6_2",
+  on_end = _glitch_on_end,
+  steps = {
+    {
+      question = "Hey... Marcus. How's it going?",
+      answers = {
+        { label = "My name is Norman.", next_step = 2 },
+      },
+    },
+    {
+      question = "Right, sorry. Marcus. You look tired today.",
+      answers = {
+        { label = "Norman. It's Norman.", next_step = 3 },
+      },
+    },
+    {
+      question = "Sure, sure. You should get some rest, Marcus.",
+      answers = {
+        { label = "...", next_step = nil },
+      },
+    },
+  },
+})
+
+Discussion.register({
+  id = "coworker_disc_asc_6_3",
+  on_end = _glitch_on_end,
+  steps = {
+    {
+      question = "We've had this conversation before, haven't we? Exact same words. Same coffee. Same spot.",
+      answers = {
+        { label = "I don't think so.", next_step = 2 },
+        { label = "Maybe.", next_step = 2 },
+      },
+    },
+    {
+      question = "Every day. I always say the same thing and you always say that. It's very strange.",
+      answers = {
+        { label = "That's just routine.", next_step = nil },
+      },
+    },
+  },
+})
+
+Discussion.register({
+  id = "coworker_disc_asc_6_4",
+  on_end = _glitch_on_end,
+  steps = {
+    {
+      question = "Do you ever look at the walls here? Really look? Sometimes they don't feel... solid.",
+      answers = {
+        { label = "They're just walls.", next_step = 2 },
+        { label = "I know what you mean.", next_step = 2 },
+      },
+    },
+    {
+      question = "Like they're only there because we expect them to be. Like set dressing. Does any of this feel load-bearing to you?",
+      answers = {
+        { label = "I need more coffee.", next_step = nil },
+      },
+    },
+  },
+})
+
+Discussion.register({
+  id = "coworker_disc_asc_6_5",
+  on_end = _glitch_on_end,
+  steps = {
+    {
+      question = "Norman, I'm not supposed to— I mean. How are you doing today?",
+      answers = {
+        { label = "What weren't you supposed to say?", next_step = 2 },
+      },
+    },
+    {
+      question = "...",
+      answers = {
+        { label = "Hello?", next_step = nil },
+      },
+    },
+  },
+})
+
+Discussion.register({
+  id = "coworker_disc_asc_6_6",
+  on_end = _glitch_on_end,
+  steps = {
+    {
+      question = "Forget it. You won't remember this conversation anyway. None of us do.",
+      answers = {
+        { label = "What do you mean?", next_step = 2 },
+        { label = "That's a strange thing to say.", next_step = 2 },
+      },
+    },
+    {
+      question = "Tomorrow you'll come back and it'll be like this never happened. Same coffee. Same office. Same Norman.",
+      answers = {
+        { label = "...", next_step = nil },
+      },
+    },
+  },
 })

inc/discussion/discussion.pizza_vendor.lua

@@ -0,0 +1,28 @@
+Discussion.register({
+  id = "pizza_vendor_disc",
+  on_end = function()
+    Context.fast_food_approaching = false
+  end,
+  steps = {
+    {
+      question = "Hey friend! Hot slice, fresh out of the oven. You look like a man who knows good food!",
+      answers = {
+        {
+          label = "Devour a juicy one",
+          next_step = nil,
+          on_select = function()
+            local max = Meter.get_max()
+            Meter.add("wpm", math.floor(max * 0.05))
+            Meter.add("ism", math.floor(max * -0.05))
+            Meter.add("bm", math.floor(max * -0.05))
+            Context.fast_food_eaten_today = Context.fast_food_eaten_today + 1
+          end,
+        },
+        {
+          label = "Stay lean and sharp",
+          next_step = nil,
+        },
+      },
+    },
+  },
+})

inc/discussion/discussion.sumphore.lua

@@ -89,6 +89,125 @@ Discussion.register({
   },
 })
 
+Discussion.register({
+  id = "sumphore_disc_asc_4",
+  on_end = Meter.apply_sumphore_discussion_reward,
+  steps = {
+    {
+      question = "The alarm wakes you every morning without fail, I bet.",
+      answers = {
+        { label = "It's how it works.", next_step = 2 },
+        { label = "Sometimes I wish it didn't.", next_step = 2 },
+      },
+    },
+    {
+      question = "What if the alarm is part of the problem?",
+      answers = {
+        { label = "That doesn't make any sense.", next_step = 3 },
+        { label = "Go on.", next_step = 3 },
+      },
+    },
+    {
+      question = "One morning, Norman. When the choice comes, choose the bed. See what the world does without you in it.",
+      answers = {
+        { label = "You're drunk.", next_step = nil },
+        { label = "What choice?", next_step = nil, on_select = function()
+          Meter.add("ism", 5)
+        end },
+      },
+    },
+  },
+})
+
+Discussion.register({
+  id = "sumphore_disc_asc_5",
+  on_end = Meter.apply_sumphore_discussion_reward,
+  steps = {
+    {
+      question = "You saw something you weren't supposed to, didn't you.",
+      answers = {
+        { label = "I don't know what you mean.", next_step = 2 },
+        { label = "Maybe.", next_step = 2 },
+      },
+    },
+    {
+      question = "The world around you has seams. Your coworkers slip sometimes. Say things that don't quite fit.",
+      answers = {
+        { label = "They seem fine to me.", next_step = nil },
+        { label = "I've noticed something odd.", next_step = 3 },
+      },
+    },
+    {
+      question = "Count those moments. Six of them should be enough to see the whole picture.",
+      answers = {
+        { label = "Six of what, exactly?", next_step = nil, on_select = function()
+          Meter.add("ism", 5)
+        end },
+        { label = "How would you know any of this?", next_step = nil },
+      },
+    },
+  },
+})
+
+Discussion.register({
+  id = "sumphore_disc_asc_6_waiting",
+  on_end = Meter.apply_sumphore_discussion_reward,
+  steps = {
+    {
+      question = "You look like a man who has seen something he can't explain.",
+      answers = {
+        { label = "I'm hearing things.", next_step = 2 },
+        { label = "Maybe.", next_step = 2 },
+      },
+    },
+    {
+      question = "Keep looking. The world has a way of showing you what you need to see. Talk to people. You're almost there.",
+      answers = {
+        { label = "Almost where?", next_step = nil },
+      },
+    },
+  },
+})
+
+Discussion.register({
+  id = "sumphore_disc_asc_6",
+  on_end = function()
+    Meter.apply_sumphore_discussion_reward()
+    Context.should_ascend = true
+    Day.increase()
+    MysteriousManScreen.start({
+      text = MysteriousManScreen.get_text_for_level(Ascension.get_level())
+    })
+  end,
+  steps = {
+    {
+      question = "You've been seeing the cracks, haven't you? The repetition. The loops. The coworkers who can't quite remember.",
+      answers = {
+        { label = "How do you know that?", next_step = 2 },
+      },
+    },
+    {
+      question = "Because I was you, once. This isn't a workplace, Norman. It never was. You're in a system. And you've just become aware of it.",
+      answers = {
+        { label = "That can't be true.", next_step = 3 },
+        { label = "I knew something was wrong.", next_step = 3 },
+      },
+    },
+    {
+      question = "It doesn't matter if you believe it. You already know. That's why the cracks are showing. That's why you're still here.",
+      answers = {
+        { label = "What do I do now?", next_step = 4 },
+      },
+    },
+    {
+      question = "Oh look, is that a squirrel ?",
+      answers = {
+        { label = "Alcoholic ...", next_step = nil },
+      },
+    },
+  },
+})
+
 Discussion.register({
   id = "homeless_guy",
   on_end = Meter.apply_sumphore_discussion_reward,

inc/init/init.ascension.lua

@@ -21,7 +21,7 @@ local FADE_COLORS = nil
 function Ascension.get_initial()
   _increased_this_cycle = false
   return {
-    level = 0,
+    level = 0, -- FYI: change this to test ascension levels without having to play through them
   }
 end
 

inc/init/init.context.lua

@@ -53,8 +53,12 @@ function Context.initial_data()
     toilet_meters_today_evening = false,
     coworker_discussion_meter_applied_today = false,
     sumphore_discussion_meter_applied_today = false,
+    glitch_conversation_count = 0,
+    glitch_conversation_done_today = false,
     should_ascend = false,
     have_met_sumphore = false,
+    fast_food_approaching = false,
+    fast_food_eaten_today = 0,
     office_sprites = {},
     walking_to_office_sprites = {},
     game = {

inc/logic/logic.day.lua

@@ -36,6 +36,8 @@ Day.register_handler(function()
     Context.toilet_meters_today_evening = false
     Context.coworker_discussion_meter_applied_today = false
     Context.sumphore_discussion_meter_applied_today = false
+    Context.glitch_conversation_done_today = false
+    Context.fast_food_eaten_today = 0
 end)
 
 Day.register_handler(function()

inc/logic/logic.meter.lua

@@ -8,6 +8,8 @@ local METER_DECAY_PER_DAY = 20
 local COMBO_BASE_BONUS = 0.02
 local COMBO_MAX_BONUS = 0.16
 local COMBO_TIMEOUT_FRAMES = 600
+local FLASH_DURATION = 2.0
+local FLASH_COLOR = 4
 
 -- Internal meters for tracking game progress and player stats.
 Meter.COLOR_ISM = Config.colors.orange
@@ -16,6 +18,12 @@ Meter.COLOR_BM = Config.colors.red
 Meter.COLOR_BG = Config.colors.meter_bg
 Meter.COLOR_CONTOUR = Config.colors.white
 
+local _flash = {
+  wpm = { timer = 0, delta = 0 },
+  ism = { timer = 0, delta = 0 },
+  bm  = { timer = 0, delta = 0 },
+}
+
 --- Gets initial meter values.
 --- @within Meter
 --- @return result table Initial meter values. </br>
@@ -95,6 +103,12 @@ function Meter.update()
       end
     end
   end
+  local dt = Context.delta_time or 0
+  for _, key in ipairs({ "wpm", "ism", "bm" }) do
+    if _flash[key].timer > 0 then
+      _flash[key].timer = _flash[key].timer - dt
+    end
+  end
 end
 
 --- Adds amount to a meter.
@@ -109,7 +123,18 @@ function Meter.add(key, amount)
       GameOverWindow.show(key)
       return
     end
+    local prev_wpm = (key == "wpm") and m.wpm or nil
+    local old_val = m[key]
     m[key] = math.max(0, math.min(METER_MAX, m[key] + amount))
+    local actual_delta = m[key] - old_val
+    if actual_delta ~= 0 and _flash[key] then
+      _flash[key].delta = actual_delta
+      _flash[key].timer = FLASH_DURATION
+    end
+    if prev_wpm and prev_wpm > 0 and m.wpm == 0 and Context.game_in_progress
+        and Ascension.get_level() == 5 then
+      Context.should_ascend = true
+    end
   end
 end
 
@@ -258,12 +283,32 @@ function Meter.draw()
     local fill_w = math.max(0, math.floor((m[meter.key] / max) * bar_w))
     rect(bar_x - 1, bar_y - 1, bar_w + 2, bar_h + 2, Meter.COLOR_CONTOUR)
     rect(bar_x, bar_y, bar_w, bar_h, Meter.COLOR_BG)
-    if fill_w > 0 then
+    local flash = _flash[meter.key]
+    if flash and flash.timer > 0 then
+      local old_val = m[meter.key] - flash.delta
+      local old_fill_w = math.max(0, math.floor((old_val / max) * bar_w))
+      local stable_w = math.min(fill_w, old_fill_w)
+      if stable_w > 0 then
+        rect(bar_x, bar_y, stable_w, bar_h, meter.color)
+      end
+      if flash.delta > 0 then
+        local hi_w = fill_w - stable_w
+        if hi_w > 0 then
+          rect(bar_x + stable_w, bar_y, hi_w, bar_h, FLASH_COLOR)
+        end
+      else
+        local hi_w = old_fill_w - fill_w
+        if hi_w > 0 then
+          rect(bar_x + fill_w, bar_y, hi_w, bar_h, FLASH_COLOR)
+        end
+      end
+    elseif fill_w > 0 then
       rect(bar_x, bar_y, fill_w, bar_h, meter.color)
     end
     ---print(meter.label, label_x, label_y, meter.color, false, 1, true)
   end
 
   local ascension_y = start_y + 3 * line_h + 1
-  Ascension.draw(bar_x, ascension_y, { spacing = 8 })
+  Ascension.draw(bar_x - 4, ascension_y, { spacing = 8 })
 end
+

inc/screen/screen.mysterious_man.lua

@@ -54,12 +54,40 @@ local ASC_45_TEXT = [[
 
 ]]
 
+local ASC_56_TEXT = [[
+  Norman is not as productive as he should be.
+
+  Can we distract him?
+
+  We need to keep him busy. 
+
+  We need
+
+  More
+
+  Time
+]]
+
+local ASC_67_TEXT = [[
+  He knows.
+
+  Norman has broken through the first veil.
+
+  The simulation is compromised.
+
+  This was not supposed to happen.
+
+  Not yet.
+]]
+
 local ascension_texts = {
   [1] = ASC_01_TEXT,
   [2] = ASC_12_TEXT,
   [3] = ASC_23_TEXT,
   [4] = ASC_34_TEXT,
   [5] = ASC_45_TEXT,
+  [6] = ASC_56_TEXT,
+  [7] = ASC_67_TEXT,
 }
 
 function MysteriousManScreen.get_text_for_level(level)
@@ -146,11 +174,25 @@ function MysteriousManScreen.wake_up()
 end
 
 -- Norman chooses to stay in bed, skipping the minigame and flash, and going straight to the next day.
+-- At ascension level 4, staying in bed triggers 4->5: shows the ascension text then wakes with flash.
 -- @within MysteriousManScreen
 function MysteriousManScreen.stay_in_bed()
-  Day.increase()
+  if Ascension.get_level() == 4 then
-  state = STATE_DAY
+    Context.should_ascend = true
-  day_timer = day_display_seconds
+    Day.increase()
+    Ascension.consume_increase()
+    trigger_flash_on_wake = true
+    show_mysterious_screen = true
+    text = MysteriousManScreen.get_text_for_level(Ascension.get_level())
+    text_y = Config.screen.height
+    text_done = false
+    text_done_timer = 0
+    state = STATE_TEXT
+  else
+    Day.increase()
+    state = STATE_DAY
+    day_timer = day_display_seconds
+  end
 end
 
 --- Starts the mysterious man screen.

inc/screen/screen.walking_to_home.lua

@@ -4,15 +4,20 @@ Screen.register({
   decisions = {
     "go_to_home",
     "go_to_office",
+    "eating_fast_food",
   },
   init = function()
     Audio.music_play_room_work()
   end,
   background = "street",
   draw = function()
-    if Window.get_current_id() == "game" then
+    local w = Window.get_current_id()
-      Sprite.draw_at("norman",               7 * 8,  3 * 8)
+    if w == "game" or w == "discussion" then
-      Sprite.draw_at("pizza_vendor",        19 * 8,  1 * 8)
+      local norman_x = Context.fast_food_approaching and (19 * 8) or (7 * 8)
+      Sprite.draw_at("norman",               norman_x,  3 * 8)
+      if Context.fast_food_eaten_today < 3 then
+        Sprite.draw_at("pizza_vendor",      19 * 8,  1 * 8)
+      end
       Sprite.draw_at("dev_guard",           22 * 8,  2 * 8)
     end
   end

inc/screen/screen.walking_to_office.lua

@@ -1,3 +1,5 @@
+WalkingToOfficeScreen = {}
+
 Screen.register({
   id = "walking_to_office",
   name = "Walking to office",
@@ -5,6 +7,7 @@ Screen.register({
     "go_to_home",
     "go_to_office",
     "sumphore_discussion",
+    "eating_fast_food",
   },
   init = function()
     Audio.music_play_room_work()
@@ -32,12 +35,18 @@ Screen.register({
     Context.walking_to_office_sprites = Sprite.list_randomize(possible_sprites, possible_positions)
   end,
   background = "street",
+  update = function()
+  end,
   draw = function()
-    if Window.get_current_id() == "game" then
+    local w = Window.get_current_id()
-      Sprite.draw_at("norman",               7 * 8,  3 * 8)
+    if w == "game" or w == "discussion" then
-      Sprite.draw_at("sumphore",             9 * 8,  2 * 8)
+      local norman_x = Context.fast_food_approaching and (19 * 8) or (7 * 8)
-      Sprite.draw_at("pizza_vendor",        19 * 8,  1 * 8)
+      Sprite.draw_at("norman",               norman_x,  3 * 8)
-      Sprite.draw_at("dev_guard",           22 * 8,  2 * 8)
+      Sprite.draw_at("sumphore",              9 * 8,    2 * 8)
+      if Context.fast_food_eaten_today < 3 then
+        Sprite.draw_at("pizza_vendor",       19 * 8,    1 * 8)
+      end
+      Sprite.draw_at("dev_guard",            22 * 8,    3 * 8)
 
       Sprite.draw_list(Context.walking_to_office_sprites)
     end