Player Vs Bot Stats: Track Your Performance

Ever wondered how you stack up against your digital opponents? We're diving deep into Player vs Bot stats, focusing on per-player win/loss records against each specific bot. This feature isn't just about numbers; it's about providing a satisfying sense of progression and helping you pinpoint which bots are your nemeses and which ones you've truly mastered. Imagine looking at your profile and seeing a clear visual breakdown of your battles, not just overall, but against each unique bot you've faced. This adds a whole new layer of engagement, turning every game into a chance to improve your standing against a particular AI. Whether you're a seasoned veteran aiming for perfection or a newcomer curious about your initial performance, these stats will offer invaluable insights. We're talking about detailed tracking that goes beyond a simple win or loss, delving into streaks, milestones, and total encounters. This is about celebrating your victories, learning from your defeats, and ultimately, becoming a better player by understanding your performance against the diverse cast of bots.

Unveiling Your Bot Battle History: The Core Features

At the heart of this new system is the meticulous tracking of player vs bot stats. We're not just tallying wins and losses; we're building a comprehensive narrative of your encounters with each bot. The core requirement is to maintain a win/loss/draw count for every single player against every single bot. This means if you play against 'Blitz', 'Oracle', and 'General', we'll have a distinct record for your performance against each of them. But we don't stop there! To truly capture the ebb and flow of competition, we're also implementing current streak tracking. Did you just win three games in a row against 'General'? The system will know. Conversely, if you've lost a few straight to 'Blitz', that streak will be visible too. Building on this, we'll track your best streak ever against each bot. This is where you can see your all-time domination against a particular opponent, a true badge of honor. For those who love milestones, we're introducing the first win date. Imagine the satisfaction of seeing when you first conquered a particularly tough bot – it’s a tangible marker of your growth. And of course, to provide context, we'll show the total games played against each bot. This helps you understand the volume of your experience and puts your win/loss record into perspective. Are you 5-0 after 5 games, or 50-50 after 100? This level of detail transforms abstract play into concrete achievements, offering a rich tapestry of your competitive journey against the AI.

Where to See Your Bot Dominance: Display Locations

Knowing your stats is one thing, but seeing them clearly and intuitively is another. We're integrating these player vs bot stats across key areas of the game to ensure you always have access to your performance data. First up, the Player Profile Page. This will be your central hub for all things bot-related. We're adding a dedicated "Bot Records" section where you'll find a comprehensive grid or list of all the bots you've encountered. Each entry will clearly display your W-L-D record against that specific bot. To make quick work of understanding your standing, we'll use visual indicators: a green checkmark (✅) for a positive record (more wins than losses), a red cross (❌) for a negative record, and a neutral dash (➖) for an even record. Furthermore, you'll be able to sort this list by various metrics – see who you play most often, who you have the best record against, or even who currently gives you the most trouble. Next, the Bot Selector. Before you even start a game, you'll be able to preview your history. Each bot's card will feature a small badge, perhaps saying "You: 5-2", immediately informing you of your past performance. We'll also highlight undefeated bots – those you've never managed to beat – and mastered bots, defined by criteria like 10+ wins or a win rate exceeding 60%, instantly showing off your prowess. Finally, the Post-Game Screen will provide immediate feedback. After a match against a bot, you'll see an update like, "Your record vs [Bot]: now 6-2". This is also where you'll get exciting streak notifications, such as "3-game win streak against Blitz!", and milestone celebrations, like "First win against Oracle!". These immediate acknowledgments make every game feel more significant and rewarding.

Building the Foundation: Database Schema for Stats

To support the robust player vs bot stats tracking we've outlined, a solid database schema is essential. We'll be introducing a new table, player_bot_stats, designed to efficiently store and retrieve all the necessary information. The primary key for this table will be a composite of user_id and bot_id. This ensures that each row uniquely represents a specific player's statistics against a specific bot, preventing any data duplication or ambiguity. For each player-bot pair, we will store several key pieces of data. First, the core metrics: wins, losses, and draws, all initialized to 0. These will be incrementally updated after each game. To track momentum, we'll include current_streak. This integer field will represent the current consecutive run of wins (positive value) or losses (negative value) against that bot. This provides real-time insight into recent performance. Then there's best_win_streak, an integer that stores the highest number of consecutive wins the player has achieved against that particular bot throughout their history. This serves as a benchmark for peak performance. We'll also record first_win_at as a text field, storing a timestamp of the very first time a player defeated a specific bot – a valuable milestone marker. Lastly, last_played_at will store a timestamp of the most recent game played against that bot, which can be useful for analyzing engagement frequency. The user_id and bot_id will be TEXT types, suitable for unique identifiers, while the streak and count fields will be INTEGER. The first_win_at and last_played_at fields are stored as TEXT to accommodate date/time formats. This structure ensures that all the detailed player vs bot stats are efficiently stored, making it quick to update after games and easy to query for display across the game's interface.

Seamless Integration: API Endpoints and Updates

To make these player vs bot stats accessible and dynamic, we need well-defined API endpoints and an automated update process. The backend will expose several crucial API endpoints to serve the player's statistics. The primary endpoint will be GET /api/users/:id/bot-stats. This endpoint allows the frontend to fetch all recorded bot statistics for a given user (:id). It will return a comprehensive list of all bots the user has played against, along with their respective win/loss/draw counts, streaks, and other associated data. For more specific information, a secondary endpoint is GET /api/users/:id/bot-stats/:botId. This allows fetching the detailed statistics for a particular user against a single, specified bot (:botId). This is useful for displaying information on a bot's specific page or for targeted updates. Critically, these stats need to be updated seamlessly and automatically. The system will be designed so that stats updated automatically after each game vs bot. This means as soon as a game concludes, the player_bot_stats table will be queried and updated for the involved player and bot. Whether it's a win, loss, or draw, the counts and streaks will be adjusted in real-time. This automatic updating ensures that the data displayed on the player profile, bot selector, and post-game screens is always current and accurate, reflecting the very latest performance data. This smooth integration of data collection and display is key to providing a fluid and responsive user experience for tracking player vs bot stats.

Ensuring a Complete Experience: Acceptance Criteria

To guarantee that the player vs bot stats feature is fully implemented and meets all expectations, we've established a clear set of acceptance criteria. These are the checkboxes that must be ticked for the feature to be considered complete and successful. Firstly, Player's record against each bot is tracked. This is the foundational requirement – the system must accurately record and store the win, loss, and draw data for every player against every bot they encounter. Secondly, Stats visible on player profile. The comprehensive statistics, including W-L-D records, streaks, and possibly milestone indicators, must be clearly and accessibly displayed within the dedicated "Bot Records" section of each player's profile page. Thirdly, Stats visible in bot selector. Players should be able to see their performance summary (e.g., "You: 5-2") against each bot directly on the bot selection screen, providing immediate context before starting a match. Fourthly, Streak tracking works. Both the current streak and the best-ever streak against each bot must be correctly calculated and displayed, reflecting the player's recent form and historical dominance. Finally, Post-game shows updated record. After a game against a bot concludes, the result screen must immediately show the updated win/loss record against that specific bot, reinforcing the immediate feedback loop. Successfully meeting these criteria ensures that the player vs bot stats feature is robust, user-friendly, and provides valuable insights into every player's performance against the game's artificial opponents. For more insights into game development and player engagement strategies, you can explore resources on **

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