Creature equipment: the forge makes iron, steel and rune gear for the strongest creatures

Co-Authored-By: Claude Opus 5.5 <noreply@anthropic.com>

docs/ROADMAP.md

@@ -80,7 +80,11 @@ host's choice goes to every client with `"events"` in the create message) and wi
 dens of cave bears and giant beetles in the caverns of bigger random maps; neutral like the dwarves; beaten while
 a prison has room, a beast gives in and joins), traders (`src/traders.rs`: every ~10 minutes in single player a
 merchant waits a minute at an own portal; a click with the hand buys rune plans, an ember wyrm, a chainbreaker,
-wood or a mana potion) and seasons (snow above ground in winter, pumpkins at Halloween, from the real date).
+wood or a mana potion), seasons (snow above ground in winter, pumpkins at Halloween, from the real date) and
+creature equipment (`src/armory.rs`: without orders the forge makes iron, steel and rune gear for gold; each
+piece goes to the strongest creature without one that good: +10/22/38% health and attack, a coloured mark at
+the health bar). The dynamic music (calm and battle) existed already and now also follows the camera to the
+surface. Still open: the tutorial mission.
 
 1. **Random events** – earthquake (tunnels cave in), lava eruption, flood, gold vein found. Rare
    (every 8–12 minutes), free play and multiplayer only, can be switched off in the menu; in

lang/cs.lang

@@ -332,6 +332,10 @@ unit.priestess = Plamenná kněžka
 msg.hero_captured = Omráčen a zajat: {0}! Kořist: {1} zlata.
 msg.defected = Přeběhl na tvou stranu: {0}!
 msg.beast_tamed = Divoký {0} se vzdává a přidává se k tvé kobce!
+gear.1 = železná výstroj
+gear.2 = ocelová výstroj
+gear.3 = runová výstroj
+msg.gear_given = Kovárna předává {0}: {1}.
 msg.trader_arrives = Tvým portálem přišel obchodník: {0} za {1} zlata. Klikni na něj rukou a kup – čeká minutu.
 msg.trader_sold = Koupeno: {0}. Bylo mi potěšením, říká obchodník.
 msg.trader_left = Obchodník pokrčí rameny a odejde portálem.

lang/da.lang

@@ -332,6 +332,10 @@ unit.priestess = Flammepræstinde
 msg.hero_captured = {0} slået bevidstløs og taget til fange! Bytte: {1} guld.
 msg.defected = {0} er gået over til din side!
 msg.beast_tamed = En vild {0} overgiver sig og slutter sig til dit fangehul!
+gear.1 = jernudrustning
+gear.2 = ståludrustning
+gear.3 = runeudrustning
+msg.gear_given = Smedjen giver {0} til: {1}.
 msg.trader_arrives = En handelsmand kom gennem din portal: {0} for {1} guld. Klik på ham med hånden for at købe – han venter et minut.
 msg.trader_sold = Købt: {0}. En fornøjelse, siger handelsmanden.
 msg.trader_left = Handelsmanden trækker på skuldrene og går gennem portalen.

lang/de.lang

@@ -331,6 +331,10 @@ unit.priestess = Flammenpriesterin
 msg.hero_captured = {0} bewusstlos geschlagen und gefangen genommen! Beute: {1} Gold.
 msg.defected = {0} ist zu dir übergelaufen!
 msg.beast_tamed = Ein wilder {0} ergibt sich und schließt sich deinem Kerker an!
+gear.1 = Eisenausrüstung
+gear.2 = Stahlausrüstung
+gear.3 = Runenausrüstung
+msg.gear_given = Die Schmiede übergibt {0} an: {1}.
 msg.trader_arrives = Ein Händler kam durch dein Portal: {0} für {1} Gold. Klick ihn mit der Hand an, um zu kaufen – er wartet eine Minute.
 msg.trader_sold = Gekauft: {0}. Ein Vergnügen, sagt der Händler.
 msg.trader_left = Der Händler zuckt mit den Schultern und geht durchs Portal.

lang/el.lang

@@ -332,6 +332,10 @@ unit.priestess = Ιέρεια της Φλόγας
 msg.hero_captured = Αναίσθητος και αιχμάλωτος: {0}! Λάφυρα: {1} χρυσός.
 msg.defected = Αυτομόλησε στο πλευρό σου: {0}!
 msg.beast_tamed = Ένα άγριο ον ({0}) παραδίνεται και μπαίνει στο μπουντρούμι σου!
+gear.1 = σιδερένιος εξοπλισμός
+gear.2 = ατσάλινος εξοπλισμός
+gear.3 = ρουνικός εξοπλισμός
+msg.gear_given = Το σιδηρουργείο δίνει {0} σε: {1}.
 msg.trader_arrives = Ένας έμπορος ήρθε από την πύλη σου: {0} για {1} χρυσό. Κάνε κλικ πάνω του με το χέρι για να αγοράσεις – περιμένει ένα λεπτό.
 msg.trader_sold = Αγοράστηκε: {0}. Ήταν χαρά μου, λέει ο έμπορος.
 msg.trader_left = Ο έμπορος σηκώνει τους ώμους και φεύγει από την πύλη.

lang/en.lang

@@ -332,6 +332,10 @@ unit.priestess = Flame Priestess
 msg.hero_captured = {0} knocked out and taken prisoner! Loot: {1} gold.
 msg.defected = {0} has defected to your side!
 msg.beast_tamed = A wild {0} gives in and joins your dungeon!
+gear.1 = iron gear
+gear.2 = steel gear
+gear.3 = rune gear
+msg.gear_given = The forge hands {0} to a {1}.
 msg.trader_arrives = A trader came through your portal: {0} for {1} gold. Click him with the hand to buy - he waits a minute.
 msg.trader_sold = Bought: {0}. Pleasure doing business, says the trader.
 msg.trader_left = The trader shrugs and leaves through the portal.

lang/es.lang

@@ -332,6 +332,10 @@ unit.priestess = Sacerdotisa de llamas
 msg.hero_captured = ¡{0} noqueado y hecho prisionero! Botín: {1} de oro.
 msg.defected = ¡{0} se ha pasado a tu bando!
 msg.beast_tamed = ¡Un {0} salvaje se rinde y se une a tu mazmorra!
+gear.1 = equipo de hierro
+gear.2 = equipo de acero
+gear.3 = equipo rúnico
+msg.gear_given = La forja entrega {0} a: {1}.
 msg.trader_arrives = Un mercader ha cruzado tu portal: {0} por {1} de oro. Haz clic en él con la mano para comprar; espera un minuto.
 msg.trader_sold = Comprado: {0}. Un placer, dice el mercader.
 msg.trader_left = El mercader se encoge de hombros y se marcha por el portal.

lang/fi.lang

@@ -332,6 +332,10 @@ unit.priestess = Liekkipapitar
 msg.hero_captured = {0} tyrmätty ja otettu vangiksi! Saalis: {1} kultaa.
 msg.defected = {0} on loikannut puolellesi!
 msg.beast_tamed = Villi {0} antautuu ja liittyy luolastoosi!
+gear.1 = rautavarusteet
+gear.2 = teräsvarusteet
+gear.3 = riimuvarusteet
+msg.gear_given = Paja antaa: {0} – {1}.
 msg.trader_arrives = Kauppias tuli portaalistasi: {0} hintaan {1} kultaa. Napsauta häntä kädellä ostaaksesi – hän odottaa minuutin.
 msg.trader_sold = Ostettu: {0}. Ilo tehdä kauppaa, sanoo kauppias.
 msg.trader_left = Kauppias kohauttaa olkapäitään ja lähtee portaalin kautta.

lang/hr.lang

@@ -332,6 +332,10 @@ unit.priestess = Svećenica plamena
 msg.hero_captured = Onesviješten i zarobljen: {0}! Plijen: {1} zlata.
 msg.defected = Prebjegao je na tvoju stranu: {0}!
 msg.beast_tamed = Divlji {0} se predaje i pridružuje tvojoj tamnici!
+gear.1 = željezna oprema
+gear.2 = čelična oprema
+gear.3 = runska oprema
+msg.gear_given = Kovačnica predaje {0}: {1}.
 msg.trader_arrives = Kroz tvoj portal došao je trgovac: {0} za {1} zlata. Klikni ga rukom da kupiš – čeka minutu.
 msg.trader_sold = Kupljeno: {0}. Zadovoljstvo, kaže trgovac.
 msg.trader_left = Trgovac sliježe ramenima i odlazi kroz portal.

lang/hu.lang

@@ -332,6 +332,10 @@ unit.priestess = Lángpapnő
 msg.hero_captured = Kiütve és foglyul ejtve: {0}! Zsákmány: {1} arany.
 msg.defected = Átállt hozzád: {0}!
 msg.beast_tamed = Egy vad {0} megadja magát, és csatlakozik a kazamatádhoz!
+gear.1 = vasfelszerelés
+gear.2 = acélfelszerelés
+gear.3 = rúnafelszerelés
+msg.gear_given = A kovácsműhely átadja: {0} – {1}.
 msg.trader_arrives = Kereskedő érkezett a portálodon át: {0} {1} aranyért. Kattints rá a kézzel a vásárláshoz – egy percig vár.
 msg.trader_sold = Megvetted: {0}. Öröm volt, mondja a kereskedő.
 msg.trader_left = A kereskedő vállat von, és távozik a portálon át.

lang/it.lang

@@ -332,6 +332,10 @@ unit.priestess = Sacerdotessa della Fiamma
 msg.hero_captured = {0} stordito e fatto prigioniero! Bottino: {1} oro.
 msg.defected = {0} è passato dalla tua parte!
 msg.beast_tamed = Un {0} selvatico si arrende e si unisce al tuo dungeon!
+gear.1 = equipaggiamento di ferro
+gear.2 = equipaggiamento d'acciaio
+gear.3 = equipaggiamento runico
+msg.gear_given = La forgia consegna {0} a: {1}.
 msg.trader_arrives = Un mercante è arrivato dal tuo portale: {0} per {1} oro. Cliccalo con la mano per comprare: aspetta un minuto.
 msg.trader_sold = Comprato: {0}. Un piacere, dice il mercante.
 msg.trader_left = Il mercante alza le spalle e se ne va dal portale.

lang/nl.lang

@@ -332,6 +332,10 @@ unit.priestess = Vlampriesteres
 msg.hero_captured = {0} knock-out en gevangengenomen! Buit: {1} goud.
 msg.defected = {0} is naar jouw kant overgelopen!
 msg.beast_tamed = Een wilde {0} geeft zich over en sluit zich aan bij je kerker!
+gear.1 = ijzeren uitrusting
+gear.2 = stalen uitrusting
+gear.3 = runenuitrusting
+msg.gear_given = De smederij geeft {0} aan: {1}.
 msg.trader_arrives = Er kwam een handelaar door je portaal: {0} voor {1} goud. Klik hem aan met de hand om te kopen – hij wacht een minuut.
 msg.trader_sold = Gekocht: {0}. Prettig zakendoen, zegt de handelaar.
 msg.trader_left = De handelaar haalt zijn schouders op en vertrekt door het portaal.

lang/no.lang

@@ -332,6 +332,10 @@ unit.priestess = Flammeprestinne
 msg.hero_captured = {0} slått bevisstløs og tatt til fange! Bytte: {1} gull.
 msg.defected = {0} har gått over til din side!
 msg.beast_tamed = En vill {0} overgir seg og slutter seg til fangehullet ditt!
+gear.1 = jernutstyr
+gear.2 = stålutstyr
+gear.3 = runeutstyr
+msg.gear_given = Smia gir {0} til: {1}.
 msg.trader_arrives = En handelsmann kom gjennom portalen din: {0} for {1} gull. Klikk på ham med hånden for å kjøpe – han venter et minutt.
 msg.trader_sold = Kjøpt: {0}. En fornøyelse, sier handelsmannen.
 msg.trader_left = Handelsmannen trekker på skuldrene og går gjennom portalen.

lang/pt.lang

@@ -332,6 +332,10 @@ unit.priestess = Sacerdotisa das Chamas
 msg.hero_captured = {0} ficou inconsciente e foi feito prisioneiro! Saque: {1} de ouro.
 msg.defected = {0} desertou para o teu lado!
 msg.beast_tamed = Um {0} selvagem rende-se e junta-se à tua masmorra!
+gear.1 = equipamento de ferro
+gear.2 = equipamento de aço
+gear.3 = equipamento rúnico
+msg.gear_given = A forja entrega {0} a: {1}.
 msg.trader_arrives = Um mercador chegou pelo teu portal: {0} por {1} de ouro. Clica nele com a mão para comprar – espera um minuto.
 msg.trader_sold = Comprado: {0}. Foi um prazer, diz o mercador.
 msg.trader_left = O mercador encolhe os ombros e sai pelo portal.

lang/ro.lang

@@ -332,6 +332,10 @@ unit.priestess = Preoteasa Flăcării
 msg.hero_captured = {0} doborât și luat prizonier! Pradă: {1} aur.
 msg.defected = {0} a trecut de partea ta!
 msg.beast_tamed = Un {0} sălbatic se predă și se alătură temniței tale!
+gear.1 = echipament de fier
+gear.2 = echipament de oțel
+gear.3 = echipament runic
+msg.gear_given = Forja dă {0} lui: {1}.
 msg.trader_arrives = Un negustor a venit prin portalul tău: {0} pentru {1} aur. Dă clic pe el cu mâna ca să cumperi – așteaptă un minut.
 msg.trader_sold = Cumpărat: {0}. A fost o plăcere, spune negustorul.
 msg.trader_left = Negustorul ridică din umeri și pleacă prin portal.

lang/ru.lang

@@ -332,6 +332,10 @@ unit.priestess = Жрица пламени
 msg.hero_captured = {0} оглушён и взят в плен! Добыча: {1} золота.
 msg.defected = {0} переходит на твою сторону!
 msg.beast_tamed = Дикий {0} сдаётся и присоединяется к твоему подземелью!
+gear.1 = железное снаряжение
+gear.2 = стальное снаряжение
+gear.3 = руническое снаряжение
+msg.gear_given = Кузница вручает {0}: {1}.
 msg.trader_arrives = Через твой портал пришёл торговец: {0} за {1} золота. Щёлкни по нему рукой, чтобы купить, — он ждёт минуту.
 msg.trader_sold = Куплено: {0}. Приятно иметь дело, говорит торговец.
 msg.trader_left = Торговец пожимает плечами и уходит через портал.

lang/sk.lang

@@ -332,6 +332,10 @@ unit.priestess = Plamenná kňažka
 msg.hero_captured = Omráčený a zajatý: {0}! Korisť: {1} zlata.
 msg.defected = Prebehol na tvoju stranu: {0}!
 msg.beast_tamed = Divoký {0} sa vzdáva a pridáva sa k tvojej kobke!
+gear.1 = železná výstroj
+gear.2 = oceľová výstroj
+gear.3 = runová výstroj
+msg.gear_given = Vyhňa odovzdáva {0}: {1}.
 msg.trader_arrives = Cez tvoj portál prišiel obchodník: {0} za {1} zlata. Klikni naň rukou a kúp – čaká minútu.
 msg.trader_sold = Kúpené: {0}. Bolo mi potešením, hovorí obchodník.
 msg.trader_left = Obchodník pokrčí plecami a odíde cez portál.

lang/sr.lang

@@ -332,6 +332,10 @@ unit.priestess = Свештеница пламена
 msg.hero_captured = Онесвешћен и заробљен: {0}! Плен: {1} злата.
 msg.defected = Пребегао је на твоју страну: {0}!
 msg.beast_tamed = Дивљи {0} се предаје и придружује твојој тамници!
+gear.1 = гвоздена опрема
+gear.2 = челична опрема
+gear.3 = рунска опрема
+msg.gear_given = Ковачница предаје {0}: {1}.
 msg.trader_arrives = Кроз твој портал дошао је трговац: {0} за {1} злата. Кликни га руком да купиш – чека минут.
 msg.trader_sold = Купљено: {0}. Задовољство, каже трговац.
 msg.trader_left = Трговац слеже раменима и одлази кроз портал.

lang/sv.lang

@@ -332,6 +332,10 @@ unit.priestess = Flamprästinna
 msg.hero_captured = {0} utslagen och tagen till fånga! Byte: {1} guld.
 msg.defected = {0} har gått över till din sida!
 msg.beast_tamed = En vild {0} ger sig och ansluter sig till din fängelsehåla!
+gear.1 = järnutrustning
+gear.2 = stålutrustning
+gear.3 = runutrustning
+msg.gear_given = Smedjan ger {0} till: {1}.
 msg.trader_arrives = En handlare kom genom din portal: {0} för {1} guld. Klicka på honom med handen för att köpa – han väntar en minut.
 msg.trader_sold = Köpt: {0}. Ett nöje, säger handlaren.
 msg.trader_left = Handlaren rycker på axlarna och går genom portalen.

src/armory.rs

@@ -0,0 +1,104 @@
+// Creature equipment: when no trap or door is ordered, the forge makes armour and weapons in
+// three tiers - iron, steel (once steel walls are known) and rune (once the magic door, the
+// last discovery of the library, is known). Every finished piece goes to the strongest creature without anything that good yet:
+// more health and harder blows. The tier shows as a little coloured mark at the health bar.
+
+use crate::game::*;
+
+// tier 1..3: forge work, gold, health and attack factor
+pub const GEAR_WORK: [f32; 3] = [40.0, 70.0, 110.0];
+pub const GEAR_GOLD: [f32; 3] = [60.0, 140.0, 280.0];
+pub const GEAR_FACTOR: [f32; 4] = [1.0, 1.1, 1.22, 1.38];
+
+pub fn gear_factor(gear: u8) -> f32 {
+    GEAR_FACTOR[(gear as usize).min(3)]
+}
+
+impl Game {
+    // the best tier the forge can make now (1..3)
+    pub fn gear_tier(&self) -> u8 {
+        if self.known(31) {
+            3
+        } else if self.known(19) {
+            2
+        } else {
+            1
+        }
+    }
+
+    // is a creature waiting for a piece of the best tier (and none in stock)?
+    pub fn gear_wanted(&self) -> bool {
+        let tier = self.gear_tier();
+        self.gear_stock.get(tier as usize - 1).copied().unwrap_or(0) == 0 && self.ents.iter().any(|e| e.alive && e.creature() && e.gear < tier)
+    }
+
+    // forge work without an order: the next piece of equipment
+    pub(crate) fn forge_gear(&mut self, work: f32) {
+        if !self.gear_wanted() {
+            return;
+        }
+        let tier = self.gear_tier();
+        let k = tier as usize - 1;
+        self.gear_work += work;
+        if self.gear_work >= GEAR_WORK[k] && self.gold >= GEAR_GOLD[k] {
+            self.gear_work -= GEAR_WORK[k];
+            self.gold -= GEAR_GOLD[k];
+            if self.gear_stock.len() < 3 {
+                self.gear_stock.resize(3, 0);
+            }
+            self.gear_stock[k] += 1;
+        }
+        self.equip_from_stock();
+    }
+
+    // finished pieces go to the strongest creatures that have nothing that good
+    pub(crate) fn equip_from_stock(&mut self) {
+        for k in (0..self.gear_stock.len().min(3)).rev() {
+            while self.gear_stock[k] > 0 {
+                let tier = k as u8 + 1;
+                let best = (0..self.ents.len())
+                    .filter(|&j| {
+                        let e = &self.ents[j];
+                        e.alive && e.creature() && e.gear < tier
+                    })
+                    .max_by(|&a, &b| {
+                        let (ea, eb) = (&self.ents[a], &self.ents[b]);
+                        (ea.level, ea.max_hp as i32).cmp(&(eb.level, eb.max_hp as i32))
+                    });
+                let Some(j) = best else { break };
+                self.gear_stock[k] -= 1;
+                let e = &mut self.ents[j];
+                let f = gear_factor(tier) / gear_factor(e.gear);
+                e.max_hp *= f;
+                e.hp *= f;
+                e.gear = tier;
+                let (x, y, kind) = (e.x, e.y, e.kind);
+                self.fx(7, x, y, 0.0, 0.0, 0.6, 0xff40c0ff);
+                self.msg("msg.gear_given", vec![format!("@gear.{}", tier), format!("@{}", st(kind).name)]);
+            }
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+#[cfg(test)]
+mod tests {
+    use super::*;
+
+    #[test]
+    fn the_forge_equips_the_strongest_creature() {
+        let mut g = Game::new(4, 64, 64);
+        let (cx, cy) = g.map.core;
+        let weak = g.spawn(EK::Kobold, false, cx as f32 + 4.5, cy as f32 + 1.5, 1);
+        let strong = g.spawn(EK::Ogre, false, cx as f32 + 5.5, cy as f32 + 1.5, 5);
+        g.gold = 1000.0;
+        assert!(g.gear_wanted());
+        let hp0 = g.ents.iter().find(|e| e.id == strong).unwrap().max_hp;
+        g.forge_gear(GEAR_WORK[0] + 1.0);
+        let s = g.ents.iter().find(|e| e.id == strong).unwrap();
+        let w = g.ents.iter().find(|e| e.id == weak).unwrap();
+        assert_eq!(s.gear, 1, "the ogre got the first piece");
+        assert_eq!(w.gear, 0);
+        assert!(s.max_hp > hp0 && s.atk() > st(EK::Ogre).atk * (1.0 + 0.12 * 4.0));
+        assert!(g.gold < 1000.0);
+    }
+}

src/game.rs

@@ -305,6 +305,8 @@ pub struct Ent {
     pub chained: bool, // a lone creature chained in a sealed cave: joins when the cave is claimed
     #[serde(default)]
     pub boss: u8, // a champion of the Order leading a wave (see bosses.rs), 0: none
+    #[serde(default)]
+    pub gear: u8, // equipment from the forge: 0 none, 1 iron, 2 steel, 3 rune (armory.rs)
     #[serde(skip, default = "zero_f32")]
     pub disp_x: f32, // smoothed screen position (not part of the saved or synced world state)
     #[serde(skip, default = "zero_f32")]
@@ -381,6 +383,7 @@ impl Ent {
             target: None,
             chained: false,
             boss: 0,
+            gear: 0,
             disp_x: 0.0,
             disp_y: 0.0,
         }
@@ -389,7 +392,7 @@ impl Ent {
         idx((self.x as i32).clamp(0, mw() as i32 - 1), (self.y as i32).clamp(0, mh() as i32 - 1))
     }
     pub fn atk(&self) -> f32 {
-        st(self.kind).atk * (1.0 + 0.12 * (self.level - 1) as f32)
+        st(self.kind).atk * (1.0 + 0.12 * (self.level - 1) as f32) * crate::armory::gear_factor(self.gear)
     }
     // the player's creatures (not imps, heroes or the rivals' units)
     pub fn creature(&self) -> bool {
@@ -494,6 +497,8 @@ pub struct MasterState {
     pub training_bill: f32,
     pub counts: [usize; N_ROOMS],
     pub room_level: Vec<u8>,
+    pub gear_stock: Vec<u16>,
+    pub gear_work: f32,
     pub springs: usize,
     pub known: Vec<bool>,
     pub researchable: Vec<bool>,
@@ -531,6 +536,10 @@ pub struct Game {
     #[serde(skip)]
     pub counts: [usize; N_ROOMS], // room tiles per room kind (ROOM_KINDS order, recounted)
     #[serde(default)]
+    pub gear_stock: Vec<u16>, // finished equipment waiting for a creature, per tier (armory.rs)
+    #[serde(default)]
+    pub gear_work: f32, // forge work on the next piece
+    #[serde(default)]
     pub room_level: Vec<u8>, // level of every room kind (ROOM_KINDS order; 1 when missing), researched
     pub gate_hp: f32,
     pub gate_hit_t: f32,
@@ -893,6 +902,8 @@ impl Game {
             hand: Vec::new(),
             counts: [0; N_ROOMS],
             room_level: Vec::new(),
+            gear_stock: Vec::new(),
+            gear_work: 0.0,
             gate_hp: GATE_HP,
             gate_hit_t: -100.0,
             gate_stage: 0,
@@ -1463,6 +1474,8 @@ impl Game {
             training_bill: self.training_bill,
             counts: self.counts,
             room_level: self.room_level.clone(),
+            gear_stock: self.gear_stock.clone(),
+            gear_work: self.gear_work,
             springs: self.springs,
             known: std::mem::take(&mut self.known),
             researchable: std::mem::take(&mut self.researchable),
@@ -1494,6 +1507,8 @@ impl Game {
         self.training_bill = m.training_bill;
         self.counts = m.counts;
         self.room_level = m.room_level;
+        self.gear_stock = m.gear_stock;
+        self.gear_work = m.gear_work;
         self.springs = m.springs;
         self.known = m.known;
         self.researchable = m.researchable;
@@ -2374,7 +2389,7 @@ impl Game {
             e.xp -= 100.0 * e.level as f32;
             e.level += 1;
             let old = e.max_hp;
-            e.max_hp = s.hp * (1.0 + 0.15 * (e.level - 1) as f32);
+            e.max_hp = s.hp * (1.0 + 0.15 * (e.level - 1) as f32) * crate::armory::gear_factor(e.gear);
             e.hp += e.max_hp - old;
             self.fx(7, e.x, e.y, 0.0, 0.0, 0.8, 0xff44ddff);
             if !e.hero {

src/main.rs

@@ -1,6 +1,7 @@
 // DungeonCraft – dungeon building & defence in the browser (Rust + macroquad, WASM).
 
 mod achievements;
+mod armory;
 mod audio;
 mod campaign;
 mod campaign_doc;

src/render3d.rs

@@ -1741,6 +1741,14 @@ impl R3d {
             if e.guard {
                 gfx.glyph('☼', head.x - (GW * small * 0.5).floor(), head.y - 2.0 * GH * small, small, Color::from_rgba(255, 220, 90, 255));
             }
+            // equipment from the forge: a little mark right of the health bar
+            if e.gear > 0 && px_per_tile >= 20.0 * F() as f32 {
+                let k = 2.0 * F() as f32;
+                let x = head.x + (cols as f32 * cw * 0.5).ceil() + 2.0 * k;
+                let c = [Color::from_rgba(170, 170, 180, 255), Color::from_rgba(110, 160, 255, 255), Color::from_rgba(90, 240, 255, 255)][(e.gear as usize - 1).min(2)];
+                draw_rectangle(x, head.y - GH * small, 3.0 * k, 4.0 * k, Color::from_rgba(20, 16, 20, 255));
+                draw_rectangle(x + k * 0.5, head.y - GH * small + k * 0.5, 2.0 * k, 3.0 * k, c);
+            }
             // rank badge left of the health bar
             if e.level > 1 && px_per_tile >= 20.0 * F() as f32 {
                 let k = 2.0 * F() as f32;

src/traps.rs

@@ -206,6 +206,10 @@ impl Game {
     // the forge: the work of the creatures there goes into the oldest order
     pub(crate) fn update_forge(&mut self, dt: f32) {
         let work = std::mem::take(&mut self.forge_work);
+        if !self.traps.iter().any(|t| t.stage == ORDERED) {
+            // no order: the forge makes equipment
+            self.forge_gear(work);
+        }
         if let Some(k) = self.traps.iter().position(|t| t.stage == ORDERED) {
             self.traps[k].progress += work;
             if self.traps[k].progress >= self.traps[k].kind.work() {
@@ -244,7 +248,7 @@ impl Game {
 
     // is there forge work to do (an order waiting)?
     pub fn forge_orders(&self) -> bool {
-        self.traps.iter().any(|t| t.stage == ORDERED)
+        self.traps.iter().any(|t| t.stage == ORDERED) || self.gear_wanted()
     }
 
     // an imp looking for work: a finished crate to carry; returns the path to the crate

src/ui.rs

@@ -1518,6 +1518,9 @@ pub fn hover_info(g: &Game, ent: Option<usize>, tile: Option<(i32, i32)>) -> Vec
         out.push((trf("info.level", &[tr(s.name), e.level.to_string()]), if e.hero { BLUE } else { FRAME_HI }));
         out.push((trf("info.rank", &[tr(&format!("rank.{}", e.level.clamp(1, 10)))]), GOLD));
         out.push((trf("info.hp", &[(e.hp.max(0.0) as i32).to_string(), (e.max_hp as i32).to_string()]), GREEN));
+        if e.gear > 0 {
+            out.push((tr(&format!("gear.{}", e.gear.min(3))), BLUE));
+        }
         if e.hero && e.captive != 0 {
             out.push((tr(["", "info.unconscious", "info.carried", "info.tortured"][e.captive.min(3) as usize]), RED));
             return out;