Changelog - AeroStrike

All notable changes to this project will be documented in this file.

[1.2.0] - 2026-06-15

Scoring System: Implemented a comprehensive scoring system.
- +500 points for destroying enemy jets.
- +2000 points for sinking the enemy cruiser.
- +100 bonus points for every flare burst conserved at the end of a mission.
HUD Updates: Added a real-time score display to the top-left HUD.
End Screens: Victory and Game Over screens now display the final score.
Disorientation Mechanics:
- Player: Rapid high-G turns (7 direction changes) now cause a 5-second stall and fire lockout with a “DISORIENTED” HUD warning.
- Missiles: Incoming missiles can now be disoriented by 4 sharp evasion turns when in close proximity, causing them to lose their lock.

Enemy Missile Visuals: Enemy missiles (from both jets and the cruiser) now match the geometry of friendly missiles but are colored red (0xff3333) for clear identification.
Combat Balance:
- Enemy jets and the cruiser now have a 10-second cooldown between homing missile launches.
- Friendly carrier defense missiles now deal 0 damage but continue to track and explode on targets for visual atmosphere.
Camera System: Refined the follow-camera to be closer and more dynamic, improving visibility and the sense of speed.
Enemy AI: Fixed a bug where enemy aircraft were stationary; they now correctly patrol and engage in dogfights.

Enemy Jet Orientation: Corrected the nose orientation of enemy jets so they face forward during flight.
Spawn Logic: Adjusted enemy spawn distances and visibility for better engagement flow.
Carrier Defense: Restored the carrier’s missile launch logic after it was temporarily removed.

Flare System: Added a flare limit of 10 bursts per sortie.
HUD Counter: Added a “FLARES” counter to the status panel.
Refill Logic: Landing on the carrier now fully replenishes flares along with health and missiles.

Enemy Missile Geometry: Updated enemy projectiles to use proper 3D missile models instead of simple spheres.