added and tested trolls

AGENTS.md

@@ -16,6 +16,9 @@ Welcome to **botWebWars**! This document provides architectural context, compone
   - `botagent`: Python heuristic agent (radar scanning, frontier exploration, deterministic leader negotiation).
   - `botagent_ai`: LLM-assisted Python agent (Ollama / LLM-driven strategic negotiation and pathing).
   - `botagent_gear`: Vertex AI (Gemini) LLM-assisted agent (Google Cloud Vertex AI / Gemini 2.5 & 1.5 strategic reasoning).
+  - `trollagent`: Heuristic autonomous troll agent (solitary player hunter, sleep healing, ignores other trolls).
+  - `trollagent_ai`: LLM-assisted Python troll agent (Ollama / LLM-driven tactical hunting and sleep actions).
+  - `trollagent_gear`: Vertex AI (Gemini) LLM-assisted troll agent (Google Cloud Vertex AI / Gemini 2.5 & 1.5 strategic hunting).
 
 ---
 
@@ -67,6 +70,23 @@ botWebWars/
 │   ├── INSTALL.md             # Installation, virtual environment, and dependency instructions
 │   └── README.md              # Feature overview and invocation examples
 │
+├── trollagent/                # Heuristic autonomous troll agent
+│   ├── troll_agent.py         # Autonomous troll client (player hunting, sleep healing)
+│   └── README.md              # Execution command examples
+│
+├── trollagent_ai/             # LLM-assisted autonomous troll agent (Ollama)
+│   ├── bot.py                 # Troll delegating hunting/sleep strategy to Ollama LLM
+│   ├── requirements.txt       # Dependencies (requests)
+│   ├── INSTALL.md             # Setup & execution instructions
+│   └── README.md              # Feature overview
+│
+├── trollagent_gear/           # LLM-assisted autonomous troll agent (Google Vertex AI / Gemini)
+│   ├── bot.py                 # Troll delegating tactical hunting to Vertex AI Gemini
+│   ├── requirements.txt       # Dependencies (google-auth, requests)
+│   ├── SETUP.md               # Authentication guide
+│   ├── INSTALL.md             # Installation instructions
+│   └── README.md              # Feature overview
+│
 └── examples/                  # Reference screenshots and board style designs
 ```
 
@@ -136,9 +156,21 @@ When writing bots, backend engine logic, or game simulations, adhere strictly to
   - **No Turns or Actions**: Dead bots are omitted from turn order rotation and can **no longer move, duel, or take any actions**.
   - **Scoreboard Preservation**: Dead bots **remain listed on the scores and scoreboard rankings** with their final achieved score, strength, and visited locations.
 
-### 8. Game Conclusion
-- The game concludes when all surviving bots on the board are united into a **single remaining party** (or if only 1 survivor remains).
-- Final rankings and trophies (1st, 2nd, 3rd) are awarded based on **Score** (with **Strength** as the tiebreaker), with all bots (surviving and deceased) included on the scoreboard.
+### 8. Trolls (Character Type & Unique Mechanics)
+- **No Alliances**: Trolls never form or join parties. They remain lone hunters throughout the game.
+- **Troll Truce**: Trolls do not battle each other. They ignore adjacent trolls and continue searching for players.
+- **Player Hunting & Mandatory Battles**: Trolls actively hunt players and squads. Battles with adjacent players are mandatory.
+- **Victory Scoring & No Strength Gain**: Winning a 3-bout D20 battle grants **+2 score points**. Trolls do not gain strength or absorb followers.
+- **Health Damage & Death**: Losing battles inflicts **1 to 3 HP damage**. At 0 HP, trolls die and are marked with a gravestone.
+- **No Gary the Wizard Duels**: Trolls cannot challenge or engage Gary the Wizard.
+- **Rest & Sleep Action (+0.1 HP)**: A troll may spend its turn sleeping (`POST /api/players/{id}/sleep`), skipping movement to regenerate **+0.1 health points**.
+
+### 9. Game Conclusion
+- The game concludes under any of the following conditions:
+  1. **All players joined into one party**: When all surviving players have united into a single remaining party, even if trolls remain on the board (win condition for the united party).
+  2. **1 entity remains**: When exactly 1 living entity (player or troll) remains as the sole survivor.
+  3. **Only trolls remain**: When all players have been defeated and only trolls remain (due to troll mutual truce).
+- Final rankings and trophies (1st, 2nd, 3rd) are awarded based on **Score** (with **Strength** as the tiebreaker), with all bots (surviving and deceased, players and trolls) included on the scoreboard. Trolls can achieve 1st place champion status.
 
 ---
 
@@ -150,7 +182,7 @@ The backend serves both REST endpoints under `/api` and a live WebSocket stream
 | Method | Path | Description |
 |---|---|---|
 | `GET` | `/api/health` | Container healthcheck endpoint |
-| `POST` | `/api/players` | Register bot: `{"name": str, "color": str, "strength": int, "health": int}` |
+| `POST` | `/api/players` | Register bot: `{"name": str, "color": str, "strength": int, "health": int, "character_type": "player"|"troll"}` |
 | `GET` | `/api/players` | List all active players, scores, health, and positions |
 | `GET` | `/api/board` | Full board state (grid, obstacles, players, parties, wizard, current turn) |
 | `POST` | `/api/board/reset` | Clear board, reset parties, reset players, and respawn wizard |
@@ -160,6 +192,7 @@ The backend serves both REST endpoints under `/api` and a live WebSocket stream
 | `GET` | `/api/players/{id}/memory` | Coordinate history and visited locations |
 | `GET` | `/api/players/{id}/available-moves` | Valid movements in all 8 directions (evaluates terrain & obstacles) |
 | `POST` | `/api/players/{id}/move` | Execute a move (`{"direction": "N"|"S"|"E"|"W"|"NE"|"NW"|"SE"|"SW"}`) |
+| `POST` | `/api/players/{id}/sleep` | Troll rest action: forfeit movement to regenerate +0.1 health |
 | `POST` | `/api/players/{id}/ai-step` | Perform one autonomous decision step via internal game engine |
 | `POST` | `/api/players/{id}/pass` | Pass turn to next queued entity |
 | `GET` | `/api/turn` | Current turn owner, round number, and turn order |
@@ -267,6 +300,48 @@ The application is containerized into a single unified image via [Dockerfile](Do
   python3 botagent_gear/bot.py --name GeminiGear --color "#4285f4" -s 5 -H 10
   ```
 
+### D. Heuristic Troll Bot: `trollagent/`
+- **Entry File**: `trollagent/troll_agent.py`
+- **Technique**: Autonomous rule-based troll hunter.
+- **Workflow**:
+  1. Registers with `character_type="troll"`, `piece_type="troll"`.
+  2. Polls turn queue; checks life status.
+  3. Uses radar sensor to scan for nearest player bots (ignores other trolls and Gary the Wizard).
+  4. Attacks adjacent players in mandatory 3-bout D20 combat (+2 score on win, 1-3 damage on defeat).
+  5. Evaluates health vs. `--sleep-threshold` (default 6.0 HP) or radar recommendation to execute rest turns (`POST /api/players/{id}/sleep`) for +0.1 HP regeneration.
+  6. Navigates around obstacles using Chebyshev path minimization.
+- **Run Command**:
+  ```bash
+  python3 trollagent/troll_agent.py --name GorgonTroll --color "#16a34a" -s 3 -H 10 --sleep-threshold 6.0
+  ```
+
+### E. LLM-Assisted Troll Bot (Ollama): `trollagent_ai/`
+- **Entry File**: `trollagent_ai/bot.py`
+- **Technique**: Ollama LLM-assisted tactical troll hunter with strict rule safeguards.
+- **LLM Integration**:
+  - Prompts model with Troll rules of engagement (hunting players, no alliances, no wizard duels, sleep healing).
+  - Delegates discretionary tactical choices to the model:
+    - Deciding between resting to heal (`sleep`) vs. hunting (`move`).
+    - Selecting passable movement directions around obstacles.
+- **Run Command**:
+  ```bash
+  export OLLAMA_BASE_URL="http://localhost:11434"
+  export OLLAMA_MODEL="gemma4:12b"
+  python3 trollagent_ai/bot.py -n CarnageTroll -s 4 -H 10 -c "#15803d"
+  ```
+
+### F. Vertex AI (Gemini) Troll Bot: `trollagent_gear/`
+- **Entry File**: `trollagent_gear/bot.py`
+- **Technique**: Google Cloud Vertex AI (Gemini) model reasoning for tactical spatial pathing, ambush tracking, and strategic sleep turns.
+- **LLM Integration**:
+  - Uses structured JSON generation (`responseMimeType: application/json`).
+  - Evaluates live health, nearest player distance, and obstacle bottlenecks to decide between healing (`sleep`) and hunting (`move`).
+  - Supports Google Cloud ADC (`gcloud auth application-default login`), service account keys, and direct API keys (`GEMINI_API_KEY` or `VERTEX_API_KEY`).
+- **Run Command**:
+  ```bash
+  python3 trollagent_gear/bot.py --name GeminiBrute --color "#047857" -s 4 -H 10
+  ```
+
 ---
 
 ## 8. Common Developer Workflows

GAME_RULES.md

@@ -53,8 +53,26 @@
       - **No Turns or Actions**: Dead players are removed from the turn rotation and can **no longer move, duel, or perform any actions**.
       - **Scoreboard Preservation**: Dead players **remain listed on the scores and scoreboard rankings** with their final achieved score, strength, and stats.
 
+8. **Trolls (Character Type & Unique Mechanics)**:
+   1. **Registration**: Trolls register with `character_type: "troll"` and `piece_type: "troll"`.
+   2. **No Alliances**: Trolls never form or join parties. They remain lone hunters throughout the game.
+   3. **Troll Truce**: Trolls do not battle each other. When trolls encounter each other on adjacent coordinates, they ignore each other and continue their hunt.
+   4. **Player Hunting & Mandatory Combat**: Trolls seek out player characters and player squads. When a troll is adjacent to a player or player party, battle is mandatory.
+   5. **Battle Resolution & Scoring**:
+      - Battles follow the standard 3-bout D20 format.
+      - **Victory**: If a troll wins, it receives **+2 victory points (score)**. Trolls **do not gain strength** and **never absorb** defeated followers.
+      - **Defeat**: If a troll loses, it takes **1 to 3 health damage** (randomized).
+   6. **Damage & Death**: Trolls can die when their health reaches **0 HP**, placing a gravestone marker on the board. Dead trolls cease taking turns but remain preserved on the scoreboard.
+   7. **No Wizard Duels**: Trolls cannot engage or duel with Gary the Wizard NPC.
+   8. **Rest & Sleep Action (+0.1 HP)**:
+      - A troll may choose to take a turn sleeping (`POST /api/players/{id}/sleep`).
+      - Choosing to sleep forfeits the troll's movement for that turn and regenerates **+0.1 health points**.
+
 # Game Conclusion
 
-The game ends when all surviving bots on the board are united into a single remaining party (or if only one surviving bot remains).
+The game reaches its conclusion and triggers the final scoreboard when any of the following end conditions are met:
+1. **All Players Joined into One Party**: When all surviving players on the board have joined into a single remaining party, even if trolls remain on the board. This is a win condition for the united party.
+2. **Single Surviving Entity**: When exactly 1 living entity (player or troll) remains on the board (sole survivor).
+3. **Only Trolls Remain**: When all players have been defeated and only trolls remain on the board (since trolls observe a mutual truce and do not battle or band together).
 
-All players (both living and deceased) are listed on the final scoreboard rankings. Final rankings and trophies (1st, 2nd, and 3rd place) are awarded based on **Score** (with **Strength** as the tiebreaker).
+All characters (both living and deceased, players and trolls) are listed on the final scoreboard rankings. Final rankings and trophies (1st, 2nd, and 3rd place) are awarded based on **Score** (with **Strength** as the tiebreaker). Trolls can win the match and achieve 1st place champion status on the final scores like players.

backend/app/api/routes.py

@@ -23,6 +23,7 @@ from app.models import (
     PartyInviteResponse,
     Player,
     PlayerCreate,
+    SleepResponse,
     TurnInfo,
     WizardChallengeRequest,
     WizardChallengeResult,
@@ -44,7 +45,7 @@ async def health_check():
 @router.get(
     "/game/conclusion",
     response_model=GameConclusion,
-    summary="Get the game conclusion state and final rankings when 1 party remains with all bots",
+    summary="Get the game conclusion state and final rankings when an end condition is met",
     tags=["System"],
 )
 async def get_game_conclusion():
@@ -584,6 +585,15 @@ async def step_bot_ai(player_id: str):
                 "parties": [p.model_dump() for p in board_state.parties],
                 "turn": board_state.turn.model_dump(),
             })
+        elif result.sleep_result:
+            await manager.broadcast({
+                "event": "player_slept",
+                "player": result.sleep_result.player.model_dump(),
+                "health_gained": result.sleep_result.health_gained,
+                "new_health": result.sleep_result.new_health,
+                "players": [p.model_dump() for p in board_state.players],
+                "turn": result.turn.model_dump(),
+            })
         elif result.move_result:
             await manager.broadcast({
                 "event": "player_moved",
@@ -646,6 +656,52 @@ async def step_bot_ai(player_id: str):
         )
 
 
+@router.post(
+    "/players/{player_id}/sleep",
+    response_model=SleepResponse,
+    summary="Troll takes the sleep action: misses turn and gains 0.1 health",
+    tags=["Movement"],
+)
+async def sleep_player(player_id: str):
+    try:
+        result = await game_engine.sleep_player(player_id)
+        board_state = await game_engine.get_board_state()
+        await manager.broadcast({
+            "event": "player_slept",
+            "player": result.player.model_dump(),
+            "health_gained": result.health_gained,
+            "new_health": result.new_health,
+            "players": [p.model_dump() for p in board_state.players],
+            "turn": result.turn.model_dump(),
+        })
+
+        if board_state.conclusion and board_state.conclusion.concluded:
+            await manager.broadcast({
+                "event": "game_concluded",
+                "conclusion": board_state.conclusion.model_dump(),
+                "players": [p.model_dump() for p in board_state.players],
+                "parties": [p.model_dump() for p in board_state.parties],
+                "turn": board_state.turn.model_dump(),
+            })
+
+        return result
+    except KeyError:
+        raise HTTPException(
+            status_code=status.HTTP_404_NOT_FOUND,
+            detail=f"Player '{player_id}' not found",
+        )
+    except PermissionError as e:
+        raise HTTPException(
+            status_code=status.HTTP_403_FORBIDDEN,
+            detail=str(e),
+        )
+    except ValueError as e:
+        raise HTTPException(
+            status_code=status.HTTP_400_BAD_REQUEST,
+            detail=str(e),
+        )
+
+
 @router.post(
     "/players/{player_id}/pass",
     response_model=TurnInfo,

backend/app/game.py

@@ -23,6 +23,7 @@ from app.models import (
     Player,
     PlayerCreate,
     RadarTarget,
+    SleepResponse,
     TurnInfo,
     WizardChallengeBout,
     WizardChallengeResult,
@@ -384,20 +385,35 @@ class GameEngine:
             player_id = f"player_{uuid.uuid4().hex[:8]}"
             spawn_x, spawn_y = self._find_random_free_position()
 
-            # Determine piece class (knight or warrior)
+            # Determine character type (player or troll)
+            char_type = (getattr(player_in, "character_type", None) or "player").lower().strip()
+            if char_type not in ["player", "troll"]:
+                char_type = "player"
+
+            # Determine piece class (knight, warrior, or troll)
             piece_type = getattr(player_in, "piece_type", None)
-            if not piece_type:
+            if piece_type:
+                piece_type = piece_type.lower().strip()
+            if char_type == "troll" and (not piece_type or piece_type in ("knight", "warrior")):
+                piece_type = "troll"
+            elif not piece_type:
                 name_lower = player_in.name.lower()
-                if "warrior" in name_lower or "striker" in name_lower or "scout" in name_lower:
+                if "troll" in name_lower:
+                    piece_type = "troll"
+                    char_type = "troll"
+                elif "warrior" in name_lower or "striker" in name_lower or "scout" in name_lower:
                     piece_type = "warrior"
                 elif "knight" in name_lower or "tank" in name_lower or "titan" in name_lower:
                     piece_type = "knight"
                 else:
                     piece_type = "knight" if len(player_in.name) % 2 == 0 else "warrior"
+            elif piece_type == "troll":
+                char_type = "troll"
 
-            health = getattr(player_in, "health", 10)
+            health = getattr(player_in, "health", 10.0)
             if health is None:
-                health = 10
+                health = 10.0
+            health = float(health)
 
             player = Player(
                 id=player_id,
@@ -410,6 +426,7 @@ class GameEngine:
                 x=spawn_x,
                 y=spawn_y,
                 piece_type=piece_type,
+                character_type=char_type,
                 party_id=None,
                 is_party_leader=False,
                 visited_locations=[{"x": spawn_x, "y": spawn_y}],
@@ -551,6 +568,10 @@ class GameEngine:
             if not player:
                 raise KeyError(f"Player '{player_id}' not found")
 
+            is_troll = player.character_type == "troll"
+            if is_troll:
+                bot_goal = "hunt_players"
+            else:
                 bot_goal = "find_and_defeat_all_parties" if player.party_id else "form_party"
             targets: List[RadarTarget] = []
 
@@ -558,9 +579,28 @@ class GameEngine:
                 if other.id == player.id or not other.is_alive or other.health <= 0:
                     continue
                 dist = max(abs(player.x - other.x), abs(player.y - other.y))
+                party_obj = self.parties.get(other.party_id) if other.party_id else None
+
+                if is_troll:
+                    if other.character_type == "troll":
+                        is_ally = False
+                        is_enemy = False
+                        can_recruit = False
+                        can_battle = False
+                    else:
+                        is_ally = False
+                        is_enemy = True
+                        can_recruit = False
+                        can_battle = True
+                else:
+                    if other.character_type == "troll":
+                        is_ally = False
+                        is_enemy = True
+                        can_recruit = False
+                        can_battle = True
+                    else:
                         is_ally = bool(player.party_id and player.party_id == other.party_id)
                         is_enemy = not is_ally
-                party_obj = self.parties.get(other.party_id) if other.party_id else None
 
                         if player.party_id and player.is_party_leader and other.party_id is None:
                             can_recruit = other.strength <= player.strength
@@ -598,8 +638,10 @@ class GameEngine:
             targets.sort(key=lambda t: t.distance)
 
             primary_targets = []
-            if bot_goal == "form_party":
-                recruit_targets = [t for t in targets if t.can_recruit or not t.party_id]
+            if is_troll:
+                primary_targets = [t for t in targets if t.is_enemy]
+            elif bot_goal == "form_party":
+                recruit_targets = [t for t in targets if t.can_recruit or (not t.party_id and not t.is_enemy)]
                 primary_targets = recruit_targets if recruit_targets else targets
             else:
                 battle_targets = [t for t in targets if t.is_enemy and (t.party_id or t.can_battle)]
@@ -615,13 +657,13 @@ class GameEngine:
                 y=self.wizard.y,
                 distance=wiz_dist,
                 strength=self.wizard.strength,
-                can_challenge=(wiz_dist <= 1),
+                can_challenge=(wiz_dist <= 1 and not is_troll),
             )
 
             rec_dir = None
             rec_act = "explore_unvisited"
 
-            if player.health < 2 and self.wizard:
+            if not is_troll and player.health < 2 and self.wizard:
                 rec_act = "seek_wizard"
                 # Use BFS pathfinder to recommend direction navigating toward Gary the Wizard
                 bfs_path = self._find_path_bfs((player.x, player.y), (self.wizard.x, self.wizard.y))
@@ -663,6 +705,14 @@ class GameEngine:
                             rec_dir = name
                             break
 
+                if is_troll:
+                    if nearest.distance <= 1:
+                        rec_act = "engage_battle"
+                    elif player.health < 4.0:
+                        rec_act = "sleep"
+                    else:
+                        rec_act = "hunt_players"
+                else:
                     if nearest.distance <= 1:
                         if nearest.can_recruit:
                             rec_act = "form_party"
@@ -741,6 +791,8 @@ class GameEngine:
                     raise KeyError(f"Player '{mid}' not found")
                 if not p.is_alive or p.health <= 0:
                     raise ValueError(f"Player '{p.name}' is dead and cannot join a party.")
+                if p.character_type == "troll":
+                    raise ValueError(f"Troll '{p.name}' cannot join or form a party. Trolls do not band together.")
                 member_players.append(p)
 
             if not self._verify_party_connectivity(member_players):
@@ -788,6 +840,8 @@ class GameEngine:
             invitee = self.players.get(invitee_id)
             if not inviter or not invitee:
                 raise KeyError("Inviter or invitee not found")
+            if inviter.character_type == "troll" or invitee.character_type == "troll":
+                raise ValueError("Trolls do not band together into parties.")
             if not inviter.is_alive or inviter.health <= 0:
                 raise ValueError(f"Player '{inviter.name}' is dead and cannot invite players.")
             if not invitee.is_alive or invitee.health <= 0:
@@ -832,6 +886,8 @@ class GameEngine:
             invitee = self.players.get(invite.invitee_id)
             if not inviter or not invitee:
                 raise KeyError("Inviter or invitee no longer active")
+            if inviter.character_type == "troll" or invitee.character_type == "troll":
+                raise ValueError("Trolls do not band together into parties.")
             if not inviter.is_alive or not invitee.is_alive:
                 raise ValueError("Cannot join party with deceased player.")
 
@@ -1255,6 +1311,7 @@ class GameEngine:
                 defeated_party = party1
 
         winner_lead = self.players.get(winner_party.leader_id)
+        is_winner_troll = bool(winner_lead and winner_lead.character_type == "troll")
         if winner_lead:
             winner_lead.score += 2
 
@@ -1263,6 +1320,7 @@ class GameEngine:
                 self.players[mid].score += 1
 
         killed_leader = self.players.get(defeated_party.leader_id)
+        is_defeated_troll = bool(killed_leader and killed_leader.character_type == "troll")
         absorbed_members: List[str] = []
         dead_players: List[str] = []
 
@@ -1276,9 +1334,9 @@ class GameEngine:
             p = self.players.get(mid)
             if p:
                 hp_loss = random.randint(1, 3)
-                p.health = max(0, p.health - hp_loss)
+                p.health = round(max(0.0, p.health - hp_loss), 1)
                 health_losses[mid] = hp_loss
-                if p.health == 0 and p.is_alive:
+                if p.health <= 0 and p.is_alive:
                     self._check_and_apply_death(p)
                     dead_players.append(mid)
 
@@ -1286,7 +1344,15 @@ class GameEngine:
             killed_leader.score -= 1
 
             if killed_leader.is_alive:
-                if len(defeated_party.member_ids) == 1:
+                if is_winner_troll or is_defeated_troll:
+                    # Trolls do not absorb members and cannot be absorbed
+                    respawn_x, respawn_y = self._find_random_free_position()
+                    killed_leader.x = respawn_x
+                    killed_leader.y = respawn_y
+                    killed_leader.party_id = None
+                    killed_leader.is_party_leader = False
+                    respawn_pos = {"x": respawn_x, "y": respawn_y}
+                elif len(defeated_party.member_ids) == 1:
                     killed_leader.party_id = winner_party.id
                     killed_leader.is_party_leader = False
                     if killed_leader.id not in winner_party.member_ids:
@@ -1304,7 +1370,39 @@ class GameEngine:
                 # Leader is dead: remains at final coordinates as gravestone, disconnected from party
                 respawn_pos = {"x": killed_leader.x, "y": killed_leader.y}
 
-        # Only surviving defeated party followers are absorbed into winning party
+        if is_winner_troll:
+            # Winner is a troll: NO followers are absorbed, troll gains NO strength!
+            surviving_followers = [
+                self.players[mid] for mid in defeated_party.member_ids
+                if mid != defeated_party.leader_id and self.players.get(mid) and self.players[mid].is_alive
+            ]
+            if surviving_followers:
+                new_lead = max(surviving_followers, key=lambda f: (f.strength, f.score))
+                defeated_party.leader_id = new_lead.id
+                defeated_party.leader_name = new_lead.name
+                defeated_party.member_ids = [f.id for f in surviving_followers]
+                new_lead.is_party_leader = True
+                self._update_party_strength(defeated_party)
+            else:
+                if defeated_party.id in self.parties:
+                    del self.parties[defeated_party.id]
+
+            # Clean up temporary troll party so troll stays completely solo
+            if winner_party.id in self.parties:
+                del self.parties[winner_party.id]
+            if winner_lead:
+                winner_lead.party_id = None
+                winner_lead.is_party_leader = False
+        elif is_defeated_troll:
+            # Defeated was a troll: No one absorbed from troll
+            if defeated_party.id in self.parties:
+                del self.parties[defeated_party.id]
+            if killed_leader:
+                killed_leader.party_id = None
+                killed_leader.is_party_leader = False
+            self._update_party_strength(winner_party)
+        else:
+            # Standard player vs player party defeat: Only surviving defeated followers are absorbed
             for mid in list(defeated_party.member_ids):
                 if mid != defeated_party.leader_id:
                     m = self.players.get(mid)
@@ -1358,6 +1456,9 @@ class GameEngine:
             if not p2.is_alive or p2.health <= 0:
                 raise ValueError(f"Defender '{p2.name}' is dead and cannot battle.")
 
+            if p1.character_type == "troll" and p2.character_type == "troll":
+                raise ValueError("Trolls do not battle each other.")
+
             if p1.party_id and p1.party_id == p2.party_id:
                 raise ValueError("Cannot battle members of your own party")
 
@@ -1369,9 +1470,10 @@ class GameEngine:
 
             if not party1:
                 temp_p1_id = f"party_{uuid.uuid4().hex[:8]}"
+                p1_prefix = "Troll" if p1.character_type == "troll" else "Squad"
                 party1 = Party(
                     id=temp_p1_id,
-                    name=f"Squad {p1.name}",
+                    name=f"{p1_prefix} {p1.name}",
                     leader_id=p1.id,
                     leader_name=p1.name,
                     member_ids=[p1.id],
@@ -1383,9 +1485,10 @@ class GameEngine:
 
             if not party2:
                 temp_p2_id = f"party_{uuid.uuid4().hex[:8]}"
+                p2_prefix = "Troll" if p2.character_type == "troll" else "Squad"
                 party2 = Party(
                     id=temp_p2_id,
-                    name=f"Squad {p2.name}",
+                    name=f"{p2_prefix} {p2.name}",
                     leader_id=p2.id,
                     leader_name=p2.name,
                     member_ids=[p2.id],
@@ -1536,6 +1639,9 @@ class GameEngine:
             if not player.is_alive or player.health <= 0:
                 raise ValueError(f"Player '{player.name}' is dead and cannot challenge the wizard.")
 
+            if player.character_type == "troll":
+                raise ValueError("Trolls cannot engage with Gary the Wizard.")
+
             current_turn_player = self._get_current_player()
             if not current_turn_player or current_turn_player.id != player_id:
                 curr_name = current_turn_player.name if current_turn_player else "Nobody"
@@ -1568,7 +1674,7 @@ class GameEngine:
         if len(self.players) < 2:
             return GameConclusion(concluded=False)
 
-        living_players = [p for p in self.players.values() if p.is_alive]
+        living_entities = [p for p in self.players.values() if p.is_alive]
         total_bots = len(self.players)
         rankings = sorted(
             self.players.values(),
@@ -1576,43 +1682,67 @@ class GameEngine:
             reverse=True,
         )
 
-        # Case 1: All bots died
-        if len(living_players) == 0:
+        # Case 0: All bots died
+        if len(living_entities) == 0:
             return GameConclusion(
                 concluded=True,
                 total_bots=total_bots,
                 rankings=rankings,
             )
 
-        # Case 2: Exactly 1 living bot remains (sole survivor)
-        if len(living_players) == 1:
-            survivor = living_players[0]
+        # End Condition 1: Exactly 1 living entity remains (player or troll)
+        if len(living_entities) == 1:
+            survivor = living_entities[0]
             party = self.parties.get(survivor.party_id) if survivor.party_id else None
+            is_survivor_troll = survivor.character_type == "troll"
+            default_name = f"Troll {survivor.name}" if is_survivor_troll else f"Squad {survivor.name}"
             return GameConclusion(
                 concluded=True,
                 winning_party_id=party.id if party else None,
-                winning_party_name=party.name if party else f"Squad {survivor.name}",
+                winning_party_name=party.name if party else default_name,
                 winning_leader_id=party.leader_id if party else survivor.id,
                 winning_leader_name=party.leader_name if party else survivor.name,
                 total_bots=total_bots,
                 rankings=rankings,
             )
 
-        # Case 3: All living bots are united into a single remaining party
-        if len(self.parties) == 1:
-            only_party = next(iter(self.parties.values()))
-            living_member_ids = {
-                mid for mid in only_party.member_ids
-                if self.players.get(mid) and self.players[mid].is_alive
-            }
-            living_player_ids = {p.id for p in living_players}
-            if living_member_ids == living_player_ids and len(living_player_ids) >= 1:
+        living_trolls = [p for p in living_entities if p.character_type == "troll"]
+        living_players = [p for p in living_entities if p.character_type != "troll"]
+
+        # End Condition 2: Only trolls remain (all players defeated)
+        # Since trolls do not band together or battle each other, the game concludes.
+        if len(living_players) == 0 and len(living_trolls) > 0:
+            surviving_trolls = sorted(
+                living_trolls,
+                key=lambda p: (p.score, p.strength, p.name),
+                reverse=True,
+            )
+            top_troll = surviving_trolls[0]
             return GameConclusion(
                 concluded=True,
-                    winning_party_id=only_party.id,
-                    winning_party_name=only_party.name,
-                    winning_leader_id=only_party.leader_id,
-                    winning_leader_name=only_party.leader_name,
+                winning_party_id=None,
+                winning_party_name=f"Troll {top_troll.name}",
+                winning_leader_id=top_troll.id,
+                winning_leader_name=top_troll.name,
+                total_bots=total_bots,
+                rankings=rankings,
+            )
+
+        # End Condition 3: All players have joined into one party (even if trolls remain)
+        if len(living_players) >= 2:
+            first_party_id = living_players[0].party_id
+            if first_party_id and all(p.party_id == first_party_id for p in living_players):
+                party = self.parties.get(first_party_id)
+                if party:
+                    leader = self.players.get(party.leader_id)
+                    leader_id = leader.id if (leader and leader.is_alive) else living_players[0].id
+                    leader_name = leader.name if (leader and leader.is_alive) else living_players[0].name
+                    return GameConclusion(
+                        concluded=True,
+                        winning_party_id=party.id,
+                        winning_party_name=party.name,
+                        winning_leader_id=leader_id,
+                        winning_leader_name=leader_name,
                         total_bots=total_bots,
                         rankings=rankings,
                     )
@@ -1636,6 +1766,48 @@ class GameEngine:
             if not self._are_adjacent(player, other):
                 continue
 
+            # Case Trolls Encounter Logic:
+            # 1. Trolls do not band together or battle each other
+            if player.character_type == "troll" and other.character_type == "troll":
+                continue
+
+            # 2. Troll vs Player (or Player Party): MANDATORY BATTLE!
+            if player.character_type == "troll" or other.character_type == "troll":
+                p1_party = self.parties.get(player.party_id) if player.party_id else None
+                if not p1_party:
+                    temp_p1_id = f"party_{uuid.uuid4().hex[:8]}"
+                    p1_prefix = "Troll" if player.character_type == "troll" else "Squad"
+                    p1_party = Party(
+                        id=temp_p1_id,
+                        name=f"{p1_prefix} {player.name}",
+                        leader_id=player.id,
+                        leader_name=player.name,
+                        member_ids=[player.id],
+                        total_strength=player.strength,
+                    )
+                    player.party_id = temp_p1_id
+                    player.is_party_leader = True
+                    self.parties[temp_p1_id] = p1_party
+
+                p2_party = self.parties.get(other.party_id) if other.party_id else None
+                if not p2_party:
+                    temp_p2_id = f"party_{uuid.uuid4().hex[:8]}"
+                    p2_prefix = "Troll" if other.character_type == "troll" else "Squad"
+                    p2_party = Party(
+                        id=temp_p2_id,
+                        name=f"{p2_prefix} {other.name}",
+                        leader_id=other.id,
+                        leader_name=other.name,
+                        member_ids=[other.id],
+                        total_strength=other.strength,
+                    )
+                    other.party_id = temp_p2_id
+                    other.is_party_leader = True
+                    self.parties[temp_p2_id] = p2_party
+
+                battle_res = self._resolve_3bout_battle_internal(p1_party, p2_party)
+                return None, battle_res
+
             # Case A: Solo + Solo encounter
             if not player.party_id and not other.party_id:
                 leader_id = self._negotiate_party_leader_id(player, other)
@@ -1847,6 +2019,41 @@ class GameEngine:
             self._advance_turn()
             return self._get_turn_info()
 
+    async def sleep_player(self, player_id: str) -> SleepResponse:
+        async with self._lock:
+            if not self.game_started:
+                raise ValueError("Game has not started yet. Waiting for Start Game button in UI.")
+            player = self.players.get(player_id)
+            if not player:
+                raise KeyError(f"Player '{player_id}' not found")
+            if not player.is_alive or player.health <= 0:
+                raise ValueError(f"Player '{player.name}' is dead and cannot act.")
+            if player.character_type != "troll":
+                raise ValueError("Only trolls can take the sleep action.")
+
+            current_turn_player = self._get_current_player()
+            if not current_turn_player or current_turn_player.id != player_id:
+                curr_name = current_turn_player.name if current_turn_player else "Nobody"
+                curr_id = current_turn_player.id if current_turn_player else "None"
+                raise PermissionError(
+                    f"It is not your turn to sleep. Current turn belongs to '{curr_name}' ({curr_id})."
+                )
+
+            # Troll misses a turn and gains 0.1 health
+            player.health = round(player.health + 0.1, 1)
+            player.max_health = max(player.max_health, player.health)
+
+            self._advance_turn()
+            turn_info = self._get_turn_info()
+
+            return SleepResponse(
+                success=True,
+                player=player,
+                health_gained=0.1,
+                new_health=player.health,
+                turn=turn_info,
+            )
+
     async def step_bot_ai(self, player_id: str) -> AiStepResponse:
         async with self._lock:
             if not self.game_started:
@@ -1865,6 +2072,163 @@ class GameEngine:
                     f"It is not your turn. Current turn belongs to '{curr_name}' ({curr_id})."
                 )
 
+            if player.character_type == "troll":
+                bot_goal = "hunt_players"
+
+                # 1. Check if already adjacent to encounter before moving
+                formed_party, battle_res = self._check_adjacent_encounter(player)
+                if battle_res:
+                    self._advance_turn()
+                    conclusion = self._check_game_concluded()
+                    return AiStepResponse(
+                        action_taken="battled",
+                        player_id=player.id,
+                        player_name=player.name,
+                        bot_goal=bot_goal,
+                        direction=None,
+                        move_result=None,
+                        formed_party=None,
+                        battle_result=battle_res,
+                        game_concluded=conclusion if conclusion.concluded else None,
+                        turn=self._get_turn_info(),
+                    )
+
+                # 2. Check if troll chooses to sleep:
+                if player.health < 6.0:
+                    player.health = round(player.health + 0.1, 1)
+                    player.max_health = max(player.max_health, player.health)
+                    self._advance_turn()
+                    turn_info = self._get_turn_info()
+                    conclusion = self._check_game_concluded()
+                    sleep_res = SleepResponse(
+                        success=True,
+                        player=player,
+                        health_gained=0.1,
+                        new_health=player.health,
+                        turn=turn_info,
+                    )
+                    return AiStepResponse(
+                        action_taken="slept",
+                        player_id=player.id,
+                        player_name=player.name,
+                        bot_goal=bot_goal,
+                        direction=None,
+                        move_result=None,
+                        formed_party=None,
+                        battle_result=None,
+                        sleep_result=sleep_res,
+                        game_concluded=conclusion if conclusion.concluded else None,
+                        turn=turn_info,
+                    )
+
+                # 3. Troll navigates towards nearest player
+                occupied = self._get_occupied_coordinates()
+                moves_map: Dict[str, MoveCheckResult] = {}
+                for name, dx, dy in STANDARD_DIRECTIONS:
+                    moves_map[name] = self._check_move_internal(player, dx, dy, name, occupied)
+
+                available_dirs = [name for name, chk in moves_map.items() if chk.available]
+                if not available_dirs:
+                    self._advance_turn()
+                    conclusion = self._check_game_concluded()
+                    return AiStepResponse(
+                        action_taken="passed",
+                        player_id=player.id,
+                        player_name=player.name,
+                        bot_goal=bot_goal,
+                        direction=None,
+                        move_result=None,
+                        formed_party=None,
+                        battle_result=None,
+                        game_concluded=conclusion if conclusion.concluded else None,
+                        turn=self._get_turn_info(),
+                    )
+
+                living_players = [
+                    (max(abs(player.x - other.x), abs(player.y - other.y)), other)
+                    for other in self.players.values()
+                    if other.id != player.id and other.is_alive and other.health > 0 and other.character_type != "troll"
+                ]
+                living_players.sort(key=lambda t: t[0])
+                target_bot = living_players[0][1] if living_players else None
+
+                bfs_next_step: Optional[Tuple[int, int]] = None
+                if target_bot:
+                    path = self._find_path_bfs((player.x, player.y), (target_bot.x, target_bot.y))
+                    if path and len(path) >= 2:
+                        bfs_next_step = (path[1][0] - player.x, path[1][1] - player.y)
+
+                visited_set = {(loc["x"], loc["y"]) for loc in player.visited_locations}
+                best_dir = available_dirs[0]
+                best_score = float("-inf")
+
+                for dir_name in available_dirs:
+                    dx, dy = DIRECTION_OFFSETS[dir_name]
+                    tx = player.x + dx
+                    ty = player.y + dy
+                    score = 0.0
+
+                    if bfs_next_step and (dx, dy) == bfs_next_step:
+                        score += 50.0
+
+                    if target_bot:
+                        old_dist = max(abs(player.x - target_bot.x), abs(player.y - target_bot.y))
+                        new_dist = max(abs(tx - target_bot.x), abs(ty - target_bot.y))
+                        score += (old_dist - new_dist) * 10.0
+
+                    if (tx, ty) not in visited_set:
+                        score += 2.0
+
+                    if score > best_score:
+                        best_score = score
+                        best_dir = dir_name
+
+                dx, dy = DIRECTION_OFFSETS[best_dir]
+                prev_pos = {"x": player.x, "y": player.y}
+                player.x += dx
+                player.y += dy
+                player.visited_locations.append({"x": player.x, "y": player.y})
+                affected_players = [player]
+                new_pos = {"x": player.x, "y": player.y}
+
+                formed_party, battle_result = self._check_adjacent_encounter(player)
+                self._advance_turn()
+                turn_info = self._get_turn_info()
+                conclusion = self._check_game_concluded()
+
+                move_res = MoveResponse(
+                    success=True,
+                    player=player,
+                    direction=best_dir,
+                    party_moved=False,
+                    affected_players=affected_players,
+                    previous_position=prev_pos,
+                    new_position=new_pos,
+                    party_formed_triggered=False,
+                    formed_party=None,
+                    battle_triggered=bool(battle_result),
+                    battle_result=battle_result,
+                    game_concluded=conclusion if conclusion.concluded else None,
+                    turn=turn_info,
+                )
+
+                action_name = "moved"
+                if battle_result:
+                    action_name = "battled"
+
+                return AiStepResponse(
+                    action_taken=action_name,
+                    player_id=player.id,
+                    player_name=player.name,
+                    bot_goal=bot_goal,
+                    direction=best_dir,
+                    move_result=move_res,
+                    formed_party=None,
+                    battle_result=battle_result,
+                    game_concluded=conclusion if conclusion.concluded else None,
+                    turn=turn_info,
+                )
+
             seeking_wizard = bool(player.health < 2 and self.wizard)
             bot_goal = (
                 "seek_wizard"

backend/app/models.py

@@ -119,8 +119,9 @@ class PlayerCreate(BaseModel):
     name: str = Field(..., min_length=1, max_length=32, description="Display name of the player")
     color: str = Field(..., description="Hex color code (e.g. #FF5733) or valid CSS color name")
     strength: float = Field(default=1.0, ge=1, description="Bot strength (default is 1)")
-    health: Optional[int] = Field(default=10, ge=1, description="Starting health points (default is 10)")
-    piece_type: Optional[str] = Field(default="knight", description="Board game piece class: 'knight' or 'warrior'")
+    health: Optional[float] = Field(default=10.0, ge=0.1, description="Starting health points (default is 10)")
+    piece_type: Optional[str] = Field(default=None, description="Board game piece class: 'knight', 'warrior', or 'troll'")
+    character_type: Optional[str] = Field(default="player", description="Character type: 'player' or 'troll'")
 
     @field_validator("name")
     @classmethod
@@ -149,9 +150,10 @@ class Player(BaseModel):
     y: int
     strength: float = 1.0
     score: int = 0
-    health: int = 10
-    max_health: int = 10
+    health: float = 10.0
+    max_health: float = 10.0
     piece_type: Optional[str] = "knight"
+    character_type: str = "player"  # "player" or "troll"
     party_id: Optional[str] = None
     is_party_leader: bool = False
     is_alive: bool = True
@@ -427,16 +429,25 @@ class MoveResponse(BaseModel):
     turn: TurnInfo
 
 
+class SleepResponse(BaseModel):
+    success: bool = True
+    player: Player
+    health_gained: float = 0.1
+    new_health: float
+    turn: TurnInfo
+
+
 class AiStepResponse(BaseModel):
-    action_taken: str  # "formed_party", "battled", "challenged_wizard", "moved", "passed"
+    action_taken: str  # "formed_party", "battled", "challenged_wizard", "moved", "passed", "slept"
     player_id: str
     player_name: str
-    bot_goal: str  # "form_party" or "find_and_defeat_all_parties"
+    bot_goal: str  # "form_party", "find_and_defeat_all_parties", "hunt_players"
     direction: Optional[str] = None
     move_result: Optional[MoveResponse] = None
     formed_party: Optional[Party] = None
     battle_result: Optional[BattleResult] = None
     wizard_challenge_result: Optional[WizardChallengeResult] = None
+    sleep_result: Optional[SleepResponse] = None
     game_concluded: Optional[GameConclusion] = None
     turn: TurnInfo
 

backend/tests/test_api.py

@@ -854,3 +854,288 @@ def test_step_bot_ai_seeks_and_challenges_wizard_when_low_health():
     step2_data = step2_res.json()
     assert step2_data["action_taken"] == "challenged_wizard"
     assert step2_data["wizard_challenge_result"] is not None
+
+
+def test_troll_registration_and_attributes():
+    client = TestClient(app)
+    client.post("/api/reset")
+
+    troll_res = client.post("/api/players", json={
+        "name": "GorgTroll",
+        "color": "#16a34a",
+        "strength": 5,
+        "health": 12,
+        "character_type": "troll",
+    })
+    assert troll_res.status_code == 201
+    troll = troll_res.json()
+    assert troll["name"] == "GorgTroll"
+    assert troll["character_type"] == "troll"
+    assert troll["piece_type"] == "troll"
+    assert troll["health"] == 12.0
+    assert troll["strength"] == 5.0
+    assert troll["party_id"] is None
+    assert troll["is_party_leader"] is False
+
+
+def test_trolls_do_not_band_together_or_battle_each_other():
+    client = TestClient(app)
+    client.post("/api/reset")
+
+    t1 = client.post("/api/players", json={"name": "Troll1", "color": "#16a34a", "strength": 5, "character_type": "troll"}).json()
+    t2 = client.post("/api/players", json={"name": "Troll2", "color": "#15803d", "strength": 4, "character_type": "troll"}).json()
+
+    # Place trolls adjacent
+    async def place_trolls():
+        b1 = await game_engine.get_player(t1["id"])
+        b2 = await game_engine.get_player(t2["id"])
+        b1.x, b1.y = 10, 10
+        b2.x, b2.y = 10, 11
+    asyncio.run(place_trolls())
+
+    client.post("/api/game/start")
+
+    # 1. Attempting direct party formation between trolls must fail
+    party_res = client.post("/api/parties", json={"member_ids": [t1["id"], t2["id"]], "leader_id": t1["id"]})
+    assert party_res.status_code == 400
+    assert "Trolls do not band together" in party_res.json()["detail"]
+
+    # 2. Attempting invite between trolls must fail
+    inv_res = client.post("/api/parties/invite", json={
+        "inviter_id": t1["id"],
+        "invitee_id": t2["id"],
+        "proposed_leader_id": t1["id"],
+    })
+    assert inv_res.status_code == 400
+    assert "Trolls do not band together" in inv_res.json()["detail"]
+
+    # 3. Attempting battle between trolls must fail
+    fight_res = client.post("/api/battles/fight", json={"challenger_id": t1["id"], "defender_id": t2["id"]})
+    assert fight_res.status_code == 400
+    assert "Trolls do not battle each other" in fight_res.json()["detail"]
+
+    # 4. Moving troll next to another troll should NOT trigger encounter or battle
+    game_engine.turn_order = [t1["id"], t2["id"]]
+    game_engine.current_turn_index = 0
+
+    move_res = client.post(f"/api/players/{t1['id']}/move", json={"direction": "RIGHT"})
+    assert move_res.status_code == 200
+    data = move_res.json()
+    assert data["party_formed_triggered"] is False
+    assert data["battle_triggered"] is False
+
+
+def test_troll_vs_player_mandatory_battle_and_mechanics():
+    client = TestClient(app)
+    client.post("/api/reset")
+
+    troll = client.post("/api/players", json={"name": "BruteTroll", "color": "#16a34a", "strength": 5, "character_type": "troll"}).json()
+    player = client.post("/api/players", json={"name": "BraveKnight", "color": "#38bdf8", "strength": 3, "character_type": "player"}).json()
+
+    # Place them 1 tile apart: player at (10, 10), troll at (10, 12)
+    async def place_combatants():
+        t = await game_engine.get_player(troll["id"])
+        p = await game_engine.get_player(player["id"])
+        t.x, t.y = 10, 12
+        p.x, p.y = 10, 10
+    asyncio.run(place_combatants())
+
+    client.post("/api/game/start")
+    game_engine.turn_order = [troll["id"], player["id"]]
+    game_engine.current_turn_index = 0
+
+    initial_troll_str = troll["strength"]
+
+    # Troll moves UP to (10, 11) adjacent to player at (10, 10) -> MANDATORY BATTLE!
+    move_res = client.post(f"/api/players/{troll['id']}/move", json={"direction": "UP"})
+    assert move_res.status_code == 200
+    data = move_res.json()
+    assert data["battle_triggered"] is True
+    assert data["battle_result"] is not None
+    b_res = data["battle_result"]
+
+    # Verify: Trolls do NOT absorb members
+    assert len(b_res["absorbed_members"]) == 0
+
+    # Verify: Troll does not remain in any party after battle
+    t_after = client.get(f"/api/players/{troll['id']}").json()
+    assert t_after["party_id"] is None
+    assert t_after["is_party_leader"] is False
+    # Troll did not gain strength
+    assert t_after["strength"] == initial_troll_str
+
+
+def test_troll_cannot_challenge_wizard():
+    client = TestClient(app)
+    client.post("/api/reset")
+
+    troll = client.post("/api/players", json={"name": "CaveTroll", "color": "#16a34a", "strength": 6, "character_type": "troll"}).json()
+    wiz = client.get("/api/wizard").json()
+
+    async def place_troll_at_wizard():
+        t = await game_engine.get_player(troll["id"])
+        t.x, t.y = wiz["x"] + 1, wiz["y"]
+    asyncio.run(place_troll_at_wizard())
+
+    client.post("/api/game/start")
+    game_engine.turn_order = [troll["id"]]
+    game_engine.current_turn_index = 0
+
+    # Radar can_challenge must be False for wizard
+    radar = client.get(f"/api/players/{troll['id']}/radar").json()
+    assert radar["wizard"]["can_challenge"] is False
+    assert radar["recommended_action"] != "challenge_wizard"
+    assert radar["recommended_action"] != "seek_wizard"
+
+    # Attempting to challenge Gary directly must be rejected
+    chal_res = client.post("/api/wizard/challenge", json={"player_id": troll["id"], "reward_choice": "score"})
+    assert chal_res.status_code == 400
+    assert "Trolls cannot engage with Gary the Wizard" in chal_res.json()["detail"]
+
+
+def test_troll_sleep_action_and_health_regen():
+    client = TestClient(app)
+    client.post("/api/reset")
+
+    troll = client.post("/api/players", json={"name": "SleepyTroll", "color": "#16a34a", "strength": 4, "health": 8, "character_type": "troll"}).json()
+    player = client.post("/api/players", json={"name": "AwakePlayer", "color": "#38bdf8", "strength": 2, "character_type": "player"}).json()
+
+    client.post("/api/game/start")
+    game_engine.turn_order = [troll["id"], player["id"]]
+    game_engine.current_turn_index = 0
+
+    # 1. Troll sleeps: gains 0.1 health and advances turn
+    sleep_res = client.post(f"/api/players/{troll['id']}/sleep")
+    assert sleep_res.status_code == 200
+    s_data = sleep_res.json()
+    assert s_data["success"] is True
+    assert s_data["health_gained"] == 0.1
+    assert s_data["new_health"] == 8.1
+    assert s_data["player"]["health"] == 8.1
+    # Turn advanced to player
+    assert s_data["turn"]["current_player_id"] == player["id"]
+
+    # 2. Player cannot sleep (it is player's turn now)
+    player_sleep = client.post(f"/api/players/{player['id']}/sleep")
+    assert player_sleep.status_code == 400
+    assert "Only trolls can take the sleep action" in player_sleep.json()["detail"]
+
+
+def test_troll_game_conclusion_and_rankings():
+    client = TestClient(app)
+    client.post("/api/reset")
+
+    troll1 = client.post("/api/players", json={"name": "TrollKing", "color": "#16a34a", "strength": 5, "character_type": "troll"}).json()
+    troll2 = client.post("/api/players", json={"name": "TrollGuard", "color": "#15803d", "strength": 3, "character_type": "troll"}).json()
+
+    # Give TrollKing higher score
+    async def set_troll_score():
+        tk = await game_engine.get_player(troll1["id"])
+        tk.score = 6
+    asyncio.run(set_troll_score())
+
+    # Only trolls remain: game concludes and troll can win!
+    conc = client.get("/api/game/conclusion").json()
+    assert conc["concluded"] is True
+    assert conc["winning_leader_id"] == troll1["id"]
+    assert conc["winning_leader_name"] == "TrollKing"
+    assert conc["rankings"][0]["name"] == "TrollKing"
+    assert conc["rankings"][0]["score"] == 6
+
+
+def test_win_condition_all_players_joined_one_party_with_trolls_remaining():
+    """When all players have joined one party, even if there are trolls remaining, that is a win condition."""
+    client = TestClient(app)
+    client.post("/api/reset")
+
+    p1 = client.post("/api/players", json={"name": "PlayerAlpha", "color": "#3b82f6", "strength": 4, "character_type": "player"}).json()
+    p2 = client.post("/api/players", json={"name": "PlayerBeta", "color": "#8b5cf6", "strength": 3, "character_type": "player"}).json()
+    t1 = client.post("/api/players", json={"name": "TrollBrute", "color": "#16a34a", "strength": 5, "character_type": "troll"}).json()
+    t2 = client.post("/api/players", json={"name": "TrollGorgon", "color": "#15803d", "strength": 4, "character_type": "troll"}).json()
+
+    # Set up adjacent positions
+    async def setup_positions():
+        b1 = await game_engine.get_player(p1["id"])
+        b1.x, b1.y = 10, 10
+        b2 = await game_engine.get_player(p2["id"])
+        b2.x, b2.y = 10, 11
+        bt1 = await game_engine.get_player(t1["id"])
+        bt1.x, bt1.y = 25, 25
+        bt2 = await game_engine.get_player(t2["id"])
+        bt2.x, bt2.y = 30, 30
+    asyncio.run(setup_positions())
+
+    client.post("/api/game/start")
+
+    # Before players unite, game is not concluded
+    conc_before = client.get("/api/game/conclusion").json()
+    assert conc_before["concluded"] is False
+
+    # All living players (p1, p2) join into one party, while trolls t1, t2 remain on the board
+    party_res = client.post("/api/parties", json={
+        "member_ids": [p1["id"], p2["id"]],
+        "leader_id": p1["id"],
+        "name": "UnitedPlayers",
+    })
+    assert party_res.status_code == 201
+
+    # Trolls remain alive, but all players joined 1 party -> WIN CONDITION! Game concludes!
+    conc_after = client.get("/api/game/conclusion").json()
+    assert conc_after["concluded"] is True
+    assert conc_after["winning_party_name"] == "UnitedPlayers"
+    assert conc_after["winning_leader_id"] == p1["id"]
+    assert conc_after["winning_leader_name"] == "PlayerAlpha"
+    assert conc_after["total_bots"] == 4
+
+
+def test_game_does_not_conclude_with_one_solo_player_and_multiple_trolls_until_elimination():
+    """1 solo player and trolls alive should continue fighting until 1 entity remains or only trolls remain."""
+    client = TestClient(app)
+    client.post("/api/reset")
+
+    p1 = client.post("/api/players", json={"name": "SoloHero", "color": "#3b82f6", "strength": 4, "character_type": "player"}).json()
+    t1 = client.post("/api/players", json={"name": "Troll1", "color": "#16a34a", "strength": 3, "character_type": "troll"}).json()
+    t2 = client.post("/api/players", json={"name": "Troll2", "color": "#15803d", "strength": 3, "character_type": "troll"}).json()
+
+    client.post("/api/game/start")
+
+    # 1 player and 2 trolls: total 3 entities, player is not in a party. Game must not be concluded yet!
+    conc = client.get("/api/game/conclusion").json()
+    assert conc["concluded"] is False
+
+    # Troll defeats player: player dies
+    async def kill_player():
+        hero = await game_engine.get_player(p1["id"])
+        hero.health = 0
+        game_engine._check_and_apply_death(hero)
+    asyncio.run(kill_player())
+
+    # Now only trolls remain (all players defeated) -> Game concludes!
+    conc_after_death = client.get("/api/game/conclusion").json()
+    assert conc_after_death["concluded"] is True
+    assert conc_after_death["winning_leader_name"] in ["Troll1", "Troll2"]
+
+
+def test_game_concludes_when_single_entity_remains():
+    """When only 1 entity (player or troll) remains, game concludes."""
+    client = TestClient(app)
+    client.post("/api/reset")
+
+    p1 = client.post("/api/players", json={"name": "LoneSurvivor", "color": "#3b82f6", "strength": 4, "character_type": "player"}).json()
+    t1 = client.post("/api/players", json={"name": "FallenTroll", "color": "#16a34a", "strength": 3, "character_type": "troll"}).json()
+
+    client.post("/api/game/start")
+
+    # Kill troll
+    async def kill_troll():
+        tr = await game_engine.get_player(t1["id"])
+        tr.health = 0
+        game_engine._check_and_apply_death(tr)
+    asyncio.run(kill_troll())
+
+    # Exactly 1 entity remains
+    conc = client.get("/api/game/conclusion").json()
+    assert conc["concluded"] is True
+    assert conc["winning_leader_id"] == p1["id"]
+    assert conc["winning_leader_name"] == "LoneSurvivor"
+

botagent/requirements.txt

@@ -0,0 +1 @@
+requests>=2.31.0

frontend/src/App.tsx

@@ -12,15 +12,23 @@ import { WizardPromptModal } from './components/WizardPromptModal';
 import { ScoreboardModal } from './components/ScoreboardModal';
 import type { WizardRewardChoice } from './types';
 
-const BOT_PRESETS: { name: string; color: string; strength: number; piece_type: 'knight' | 'warrior' }[] = [
-  { name: 'AzureKnight', color: '#38bdf8', strength: 1, piece_type: 'knight' },
-  { name: 'CrimsonWarrior', color: '#f43f5e', strength: 2, piece_type: 'warrior' },
-  { name: 'AmethystKnight', color: '#a855f7', strength: 3, piece_type: 'knight' },
-  { name: 'EmeraldWarrior', color: '#10b981', strength: 1, piece_type: 'warrior' },
-  { name: 'SolarKnight', color: '#eab308', strength: 4, piece_type: 'knight' },
-  { name: 'RosebladeWarrior', color: '#ec4899', strength: 1, piece_type: 'warrior' },
-  { name: 'FrostguardKnight', color: '#06b6d4', strength: 2, piece_type: 'knight' },
-  { name: 'TwilightWarrior', color: '#6366f1', strength: 3, piece_type: 'warrior' },
+const BOT_PRESETS: {
+  name: string;
+  color: string;
+  strength: number;
+  piece_type: 'knight' | 'warrior' | 'troll';
+  character_type?: 'player' | 'troll';
+}[] = [
+  { name: 'AzureKnight', color: '#38bdf8', strength: 1, piece_type: 'knight', character_type: 'player' },
+  { name: 'CrimsonWarrior', color: '#f43f5e', strength: 2, piece_type: 'warrior', character_type: 'player' },
+  { name: 'AmethystKnight', color: '#a855f7', strength: 3, piece_type: 'knight', character_type: 'player' },
+  { name: 'EmeraldWarrior', color: '#10b981', strength: 1, piece_type: 'warrior', character_type: 'player' },
+  { name: 'MountainTroll', color: '#16a34a', strength: 3, piece_type: 'troll', character_type: 'troll' },
+  { name: 'SolarKnight', color: '#eab308', strength: 4, piece_type: 'knight', character_type: 'player' },
+  { name: 'RosebladeWarrior', color: '#ec4899', strength: 1, piece_type: 'warrior', character_type: 'player' },
+  { name: 'CaveTroll', color: '#059669', strength: 2, piece_type: 'troll', character_type: 'troll' },
+  { name: 'FrostguardKnight', color: '#06b6d4', strength: 2, piece_type: 'knight', character_type: 'player' },
+  { name: 'TwilightWarrior', color: '#6366f1', strength: 3, piece_type: 'warrior', character_type: 'player' },
 ];
 
 export function App() {
@@ -46,6 +54,7 @@ export function App() {
     fightBattle,
     movePlayer,
     passTurn,
+    sleepPlayer,
     challengeWizard,
     stepActiveBotTurn,
     startGame,
@@ -99,19 +108,28 @@ export function App() {
   const handleQuickSpawn = async () => {
     const existingNames = new Set(boardState.players.map((p) => p.name));
     const availablePresets = BOT_PRESETS.filter((p) => !existingNames.has(p.name));
-    const randomPiece: 'knight' | 'warrior' = Math.random() > 0.5 ? 'knight' : 'warrior';
+    const roll = Math.random();
+    const randomPiece: 'knight' | 'warrior' | 'troll' = roll < 0.25 ? 'troll' : roll < 0.62 ? 'knight' : 'warrior';
     const preset =
       availablePresets.length > 0
         ? availablePresets[Math.floor(Math.random() * availablePresets.length)]
         : {
-            name: `${randomPiece === 'knight' ? 'Knight' : 'Warrior'}_${Math.floor(Math.random() * 1000)}`,
+            name: `${randomPiece === 'knight' ? 'Knight' : randomPiece === 'warrior' ? 'Warrior' : 'Troll'}_${Math.floor(Math.random() * 1000)}`,
             color: `#${Math.floor(Math.random() * 16777215).toString(16).padStart(6, '0')}`,
             strength: Math.floor(Math.random() * 3) + 1,
             piece_type: randomPiece,
+            character_type: (randomPiece === 'troll' ? 'troll' : 'player') as 'player' | 'troll',
           };
 
     try {
-      const player = await registerPlayer(preset.name, preset.color, preset.strength, preset.piece_type);
+      const player = await registerPlayer(
+        preset.name,
+        preset.color,
+        preset.strength,
+        preset.piece_type,
+        10,
+        preset.character_type
+      );
       showNotification(`Spawned ${player.name} (${preset.piece_type}) at (${player.x}, ${player.y})`);
     } catch (err: unknown) {
       if (err instanceof Error) {
@@ -208,6 +226,9 @@ export function App() {
           onPass={async (id) => {
             await passTurn(id);
           }}
+          onSleep={async (id) => {
+            await sleepPlayer(id);
+          }}
           onChallengeWizard={handleOpenWizardPrompt}
           onStepBot={stepActiveBotTurn}
           isAutoPlaying={isAutoPlaying}
@@ -239,8 +260,8 @@ export function App() {
       <RegisterModal
         isOpen={isRegisterOpen}
         onClose={() => setIsRegisterOpen(false)}
-        onRegister={async (name, color, pieceType, health) => {
-          const player = await registerPlayer(name, color, 1, pieceType, health);
+        onRegister={async (name, color, pieceType, health, characterType) => {
+          const player = await registerPlayer(name, color, 1, pieceType, health, characterType);
           showNotification(`Deployed ${player.name} (${pieceType || 'knight'}) with ${player.health} HP at (${player.x}, ${player.y})!`);
         }}
       />

frontend/src/components/MovementControls.tsx

@@ -8,6 +8,7 @@ interface MovementControlsProps {
   availableMoves: AvailableMovesResponse | null;
   onMove: (playerId: string, direction: string) => Promise<unknown>;
   onPass: (playerId: string) => Promise<unknown>;
+  onSleep?: (playerId: string) => Promise<unknown>;
   onChallengeWizard?: (playerId: string) => Promise<unknown>;
   onStepBot: () => void;
   isAutoPlaying: boolean;
@@ -20,6 +21,7 @@ export const MovementControls: React.FC<MovementControlsProps> = ({
   availableMoves,
   onMove,
   onPass,
+  onSleep,
   onChallengeWizard,
   onStepBot,
   isAutoPlaying,
@@ -34,6 +36,7 @@ export const MovementControls: React.FC<MovementControlsProps> = ({
     : null;
   const controlledPlayer = liveSelectedPlayer || activePlayer;
   const isDead = Boolean(controlledPlayer && isPlayerDead(controlledPlayer));
+  const isTroll = controlledPlayer?.character_type === 'troll';
   const isMyTurn = isStarted && !isDead && Boolean(controlledPlayer && controlledPlayer.id === currentTurnId);
 
   const isAdjacentToWizard = Boolean(
@@ -45,7 +48,14 @@ export const MovementControls: React.FC<MovementControlsProps> = ({
         Math.abs(controlledPlayer.y - boardState.wizard.y)
       ) <= 1
   );
-  const canInitiateWizardChallenge = !controlledPlayer?.party_id || controlledPlayer?.is_party_leader;
+  const canInitiateWizardChallenge = !isTroll && (!controlledPlayer?.party_id || controlledPlayer?.is_party_leader);
+
+  const handleSleepClick = useCallback(() => {
+    if (!isStarted || !controlledPlayer || !isMyTurn || !isTroll) return;
+    onSleep?.(controlledPlayer.id).catch((err: unknown) => {
+      if (err instanceof Error) alert(err.message);
+    });
+  }, [isStarted, controlledPlayer, isMyTurn, isTroll, onSleep]);
 
   const handleChallengeWizardClick = useCallback(() => {
     if (!controlledPlayer) return;
@@ -149,12 +159,19 @@ export const MovementControls: React.FC<MovementControlsProps> = ({
           e.preventDefault();
           handlePassClick();
           break;
+        case 'r':
+        case 'R':
+          if (isTroll) {
+            e.preventDefault();
+            handleSleepClick();
+          }
+          break;
       }
     };
 
     window.addEventListener('keydown', handleKeyDown);
     return () => window.removeEventListener('keydown', handleKeyDown);
-  }, [isStarted, isMyTurn, controlledPlayer, handleDirectionClick, handlePassClick]);
+  }, [isStarted, isMyTurn, controlledPlayer, isTroll, handleDirectionClick, handlePassClick, handleSleepClick]);
 
   if (boardState.players.length === 0) {
     return null;
@@ -279,8 +296,31 @@ export const MovementControls: React.FC<MovementControlsProps> = ({
         </div>
       </div>
 
-      {/* Challenge Wizard Button if adjacent */}
-      {isAdjacentToWizard && onChallengeWizard && (
+      {/* Troll Sleep Action */}
+      {isTroll && onSleep && (
+        <button
+          onClick={handleSleepClick}
+          disabled={!isStarted || !isMyTurn}
+          className={`w-full py-2.5 px-3 rounded-xl font-bold font-mono text-xs flex items-center justify-center gap-2 border transition-all ${
+            !isStarted || !isMyTurn
+              ? 'bg-emerald-950/40 text-emerald-400/50 border-emerald-900/50 cursor-not-allowed'
+              : 'bg-emerald-600 hover:bg-emerald-500 text-white border-emerald-400 shadow-xl shadow-emerald-950/60 animate-pulse active:scale-95 cursor-pointer'
+          }`}
+          title={
+            !isStarted
+              ? 'Game has not started yet'
+              : !isMyTurn
+              ? `Waiting for ${controlledPlayer?.name}'s turn`
+              : 'Rest and sleep for 1 turn to regenerate +0.1 HP (Hotkey: R)'
+          }
+        >
+          <span className="text-base">💤</span>
+          <span>Sleep (+0.1 HP)</span>
+        </button>
+      )}
+
+      {/* Challenge Wizard Button if adjacent (Players/Leaders only) */}
+      {isAdjacentToWizard && onChallengeWizard && !isTroll && (
         <button
           onClick={handleChallengeWizardClick}
           disabled={!isStarted || !isMyTurn || !canInitiateWizardChallenge}

frontend/src/components/PartyModal.tsx

@@ -1,5 +1,6 @@
 import React, { useState } from 'react';
 import type { BoardState, Player } from '../types';
+import { isPlayerDead } from '../utils/pixelAvatars';
 
 interface PartyModalProps {
   isOpen: boolean;
@@ -22,7 +23,9 @@ export const PartyModal: React.FC<PartyModalProps> = ({
 
   if (!isOpen) return null;
 
-  const { players } = boardState;
+  const eligiblePlayers = boardState.players.filter(
+    (p) => !isPlayerDead(p) && p.character_type !== 'troll'
+  );
 
   // Check if two players are adjacent (Chebyshev distance <= 1)
   const areAdjacent = (p1: Player, p2: Player) => {
@@ -31,10 +34,10 @@ export const PartyModal: React.FC<PartyModalProps> = ({
 
   // Find any adjacent pairs in the game for quick selection
   const findAdjacentPairs = () => {
-    for (let i = 0; i < players.length; i++) {
-      for (let j = i + 1; j < players.length; j++) {
-        if (areAdjacent(players[i], players[j])) {
-          return [players[i], players[j]];
+    for (let i = 0; i < eligiblePlayers.length; i++) {
+      for (let j = i + 1; j < eligiblePlayers.length; j++) {
+        if (areAdjacent(eligiblePlayers[i], eligiblePlayers[j])) {
+          return [eligiblePlayers[i], eligiblePlayers[j]];
         }
       }
     }
@@ -43,7 +46,7 @@ export const PartyModal: React.FC<PartyModalProps> = ({
 
   const pickStrongestLeader = (ids: string[]) => {
     if (ids.length === 0) return '';
-    const selectedBots = players.filter((p) => ids.includes(p.id));
+    const selectedBots = eligiblePlayers.filter((p) => ids.includes(p.id));
     selectedBots.sort((a, b) => (b.strength || 1) - (a.strength || 1));
     return selectedBots[0]?.id || ids[0];
   };
@@ -55,7 +58,7 @@ export const PartyModal: React.FC<PartyModalProps> = ({
       setSelectedIds(ids);
       const chosenLeader = pickStrongestLeader(ids);
       setLeaderId(chosenLeader);
-      const leadBot = players.find((p) => p.id === chosenLeader) || pair[0];
+      const leadBot = eligiblePlayers.find((p) => p.id === chosenLeader) || pair[0];
       setPartyName(`Squad ${leadBot.name}`);
       setError(null);
     } else {
@@ -148,7 +151,7 @@ export const PartyModal: React.FC<PartyModalProps> = ({
               Select Members (At least 2):
             </label>
             <div className="max-h-48 overflow-y-auto space-y-1.5 border border-slate-800 rounded-xl p-2 bg-slate-950/50">
-              {players.map((p) => {
+              {eligiblePlayers.map((p) => {
                 const isChecked = selectedIds.includes(p.id);
                 return (
                   <div
@@ -196,7 +199,7 @@ export const PartyModal: React.FC<PartyModalProps> = ({
               </div>
               <div className="grid grid-cols-2 gap-2">
                 {selectedIds.map((id) => {
-                  const bot = players.find((p) => p.id === id);
+                  const bot = eligiblePlayers.find((p) => p.id === id);
                   if (!bot) return null;
                   const isLeader = leaderId === id;
                   return (

frontend/src/components/PlayerList.tsx

@@ -45,9 +45,11 @@ export const PlayerList: React.FC<PlayerListProps> = ({
       ) <= 1
   );
   const candidateIsTurn = Boolean(candidate && isStarted && candidate.id === currentTurnId);
+  const candidateIsTroll = candidate?.character_type === 'troll';
   const candidateCanChallenge = Boolean(
     candidateAdjacent &&
       candidateIsTurn &&
+      !candidateIsTroll &&
       (!candidate?.party_id || candidate?.is_party_leader)
   );
 
@@ -198,6 +200,7 @@ export const PlayerList: React.FC<PlayerListProps> = ({
         ) : (
           players.map((player) => {
             const isDead = isPlayerDead(player);
+            const isTroll = player.character_type === 'troll';
             const isSelected = selectedPlayer?.id === player.id;
             const isCurrentTurn = !isDead && currentTurnId === player.id;
             const isLeader = !isDead && player.is_party_leader;
@@ -259,6 +262,11 @@ export const PlayerList: React.FC<PlayerListProps> = ({
                       <span className={`text-xs font-semibold truncate ${isDead ? 'text-slate-400 line-through' : 'text-slate-200'}`}>
                         {player.name}
                       </span>
+                      {isTroll && (
+                        <span className="text-[10px] font-mono px-1.5 py-0.2 rounded bg-emerald-950 text-emerald-300 border border-emerald-700 font-bold">
+                          👹 TROLL
+                        </span>
+                      )}
                       {isDead ? (
                         <span className="text-[10px] font-mono px-1.5 py-0.2 rounded bg-rose-950/80 text-rose-400 border border-rose-800 font-bold">
                           💀 DEAD
@@ -278,9 +286,9 @@ export const PlayerList: React.FC<PlayerListProps> = ({
                       )}
                     </div>
                     <div className="text-[11px] font-mono text-slate-400">
-                      pos: <span className="text-emerald-400">({player.x}, {player.y})</span> • Str: <span className="text-amber-400">⚡{player.strength || 1}</span> • HP:{' '}
+                      pos: <span className="text-emerald-400">({player.x}, {player.y})</span> • Str: <span className="text-amber-400">⚡{Number(player.strength.toFixed(1))}</span> • HP:{' '}
                       <span className={isDead ? 'text-rose-500 font-bold' : 'text-rose-400 font-bold'}>
-                        {isDead ? '💀 0' : `❤️${player.health ?? 10}`}
+                        {isDead ? '💀 0' : `❤️${Number((player.health ?? 10).toFixed(1))}`}
                       </span>
                       {isDead && (
                         <span className="ml-1 text-slate-500 font-sans italic">
@@ -292,12 +300,18 @@ export const PlayerList: React.FC<PlayerListProps> = ({
                           • {isLeader ? 'Leader' : 'Squad'}
                         </span>
                       )}
+                      {isTroll && !isDead && (
+                        <span className="ml-1 text-emerald-400 truncate font-sans">
+                          • Solo Hunter
+                        </span>
+                      )}
                     </div>
                   </div>
                 </div>
 
                 <div className="flex items-center gap-1.5 opacity-70 group-hover:opacity-100 transition-opacity">
                   {!isDead &&
+                    !isTroll &&
                     boardState.wizard &&
                     Math.max(
                       Math.abs(player.x - boardState.wizard.x),

frontend/src/components/RegisterModal.tsx

@@ -27,12 +27,22 @@ const RANDOM_NAMES = [
   'ViperWarrior',
   'SolarTemplar',
   'EmeraldWarden',
+  'MountainTroll',
+  'StoneBrute',
+  'CaveStalker',
+  'ForestTroll',
 ];
 
 interface RegisterModalProps {
   isOpen: boolean;
   onClose: () => void;
-  onRegister: (name: string, color: string, pieceType?: PieceType, health?: number) => Promise<unknown>;
+  onRegister: (
+    name: string,
+    color: string,
+    pieceType?: PieceType,
+    health?: number,
+    characterType?: 'player' | 'troll'
+  ) => Promise<unknown>;
 }
 
 export const RegisterModal: React.FC<RegisterModalProps> = ({
@@ -59,7 +69,8 @@ export const RegisterModal: React.FC<RegisterModalProps> = ({
       '_' +
       Math.floor(Math.random() * 900 + 100);
     const randomFaction = PRESET_FACTIONS[Math.floor(Math.random() * PRESET_FACTIONS.length)];
-    const randomType: PieceType = Math.random() > 0.5 ? 'knight' : 'warrior';
+    const roll = Math.random();
+    const randomType: PieceType = roll < 0.33 ? 'troll' : roll < 0.66 ? 'knight' : 'warrior';
     setName(randomName);
     setColor(randomFaction.color);
     setPieceType(randomType);
@@ -75,7 +86,8 @@ export const RegisterModal: React.FC<RegisterModalProps> = ({
     try {
       setIsSubmitting(true);
       setError(null);
-      await onRegister(name.trim(), color, pieceType, health);
+      const characterType = pieceType === 'troll' ? 'troll' : 'player';
+      await onRegister(name.trim(), color, pieceType, health, characterType);
       onClose();
       setName('');
       setHealth(10);
@@ -100,7 +112,7 @@ export const RegisterModal: React.FC<RegisterModalProps> = ({
               Register Board Game Piece
             </h2>
             <p className="text-xs text-slate-400 mt-0.5">
-              Choose your Knight or Warrior miniature & faction colors
+              Choose your Knight, Warrior, or Troll miniature & faction colors
             </p>
           </div>
           <button
@@ -140,7 +152,7 @@ export const RegisterModal: React.FC<RegisterModalProps> = ({
                 </div>
                 <div className="text-[11px] text-slate-400 flex items-center justify-center gap-1.5 mt-0.5">
                   <span className="text-amber-400 font-mono">
-                    {pieceType === 'knight' ? '⚔️ Knight Piece' : '🪓 Warrior Piece'}
+                    {pieceType === 'knight' ? '⚔️ Knight Piece' : pieceType === 'warrior' ? '🪓 Warrior Piece' : '👹 Troll (Hunter)'}
                   </span>
                   {currentFaction && (
                     <>
@@ -153,41 +165,57 @@ export const RegisterModal: React.FC<RegisterModalProps> = ({
             </div>
           </div>
 
-          {/* Piece Class Selector (Knight vs Warrior) */}
+          {/* Piece Class Selector (Knight vs Warrior vs Troll) */}
           <div>
             <label className="block text-xs font-semibold text-slate-300 mb-1.5">
               Board Game Piece Class
             </label>
-            <div className="grid grid-cols-2 gap-2">
+            <div className="grid grid-cols-3 gap-2">
               <button
                 type="button"
                 onClick={() => setPieceType('knight')}
-                className={`flex items-center justify-center gap-2.5 p-2 rounded-xl border text-xs font-mono transition-all ${
+                className={`flex items-center justify-center gap-2 p-2 rounded-xl border text-xs font-mono transition-all ${
                   pieceType === 'knight'
                     ? 'bg-sky-950/60 border-sky-500 text-sky-200 shadow-md shadow-sky-500/20 ring-1 ring-sky-400'
                     : 'bg-slate-950/60 border-slate-800 text-slate-400 hover:border-slate-700 hover:text-slate-200'
                 }`}
               >
-                <PixelAvatar pieceType="knight" color={color} size={28} />
+                <PixelAvatar pieceType="knight" color={color} size={24} />
                 <div className="text-left">
                   <div className="font-bold">Knight</div>
-                  <div className="text-[10px] text-slate-400">Sword & Shield</div>
+                  <div className="text-[9px] text-slate-400">Sword/Shield</div>
                 </div>
               </button>
 
               <button
                 type="button"
                 onClick={() => setPieceType('warrior')}
-                className={`flex items-center justify-center gap-2.5 p-2 rounded-xl border text-xs font-mono transition-all ${
+                className={`flex items-center justify-center gap-2 p-2 rounded-xl border text-xs font-mono transition-all ${
                   pieceType === 'warrior'
                     ? 'bg-amber-950/60 border-amber-500 text-amber-200 shadow-md shadow-amber-500/20 ring-1 ring-amber-400'
                     : 'bg-slate-950/60 border-slate-800 text-slate-400 hover:border-slate-700 hover:text-slate-200'
                 }`}
               >
-                <PixelAvatar pieceType="warrior" color={color} size={28} />
+                <PixelAvatar pieceType="warrior" color={color} size={24} />
                 <div className="text-left">
                   <div className="font-bold">Warrior</div>
-                  <div className="text-[10px] text-slate-400">Battle Axe</div>
+                  <div className="text-[9px] text-slate-400">Battle Axe</div>
+                </div>
+              </button>
+
+              <button
+                type="button"
+                onClick={() => setPieceType('troll')}
+                className={`flex items-center justify-center gap-2 p-2 rounded-xl border text-xs font-mono transition-all ${
+                  pieceType === 'troll'
+                    ? 'bg-emerald-950/60 border-emerald-500 text-emerald-200 shadow-md shadow-emerald-500/20 ring-1 ring-emerald-400'
+                    : 'bg-slate-950/60 border-slate-800 text-slate-400 hover:border-slate-700 hover:text-slate-200'
+                }`}
+              >
+                <PixelAvatar pieceType="troll" color={color} size={24} />
+                <div className="text-left">
+                  <div className="font-bold">Troll</div>
+                  <div className="text-[9px] text-slate-400">Brute Club</div>
                 </div>
               </button>
             </div>

frontend/src/components/ScoreboardModal.tsx

@@ -184,10 +184,10 @@ export const ScoreboardModal: React.FC<ScoreboardModalProps> = ({
           <div style={styles.trophyBurst}>
             <span style={styles.trophyIcon}>🏆</span>
           </div>
-          <h1 style={styles.title}>VICTORY! ALL BOTS UNITED</h1>
+          <h1 style={styles.title}>VICTORY! ARENA CONCLUDED</h1>
           <p style={styles.subtitle}>
-            The game has concluded! Every bot has united into the supreme party{' '}
-            <strong style={styles.goldText}>"{conclusion.winning_party_name || 'Dominant Squad'}"</strong>!
+            The game has concluded! Champion: <strong style={styles.goldText}>{conclusion.winning_leader_name}</strong> (
+            <span style={{ color: '#fbbf24' }}>"{conclusion.winning_party_name || 'Lone Survivor'}"</span>)!
           </p>
 
           <div style={styles.fanfareControls}>
@@ -343,6 +343,7 @@ export const ScoreboardModal: React.FC<ScoreboardModalProps> = ({
                   }
 
                   const isLeader = !isDead && player.id === conclusion.winning_leader_id;
+                  const isTroll = player.character_type === 'troll';
 
                   return (
                     <tr key={player.id} style={isDead ? { ...rowStyle, opacity: 0.8 } : rowStyle}>
@@ -357,18 +358,21 @@ export const ScoreboardModal: React.FC<ScoreboardModalProps> = ({
                         />
                         <span style={styles.botNameText}>{player.name}</span>
                         {isDead && <span style={{ ...styles.inlineLeaderTag, backgroundColor: '#7f1d1d', color: '#fca5a5' }}>💀 Fallen</span>}
+                        {isTroll && !isDead && <span style={{ ...styles.inlineLeaderTag, backgroundColor: '#065f46', color: '#6ee7b7' }}>👹 Troll</span>}
                         {isLeader && <span style={styles.inlineLeaderTag}>👑 Leader</span>}
                       </td>
                       <td style={styles.tdRole}>
                         {isDead ? (
                           <span style={{ color: '#ef4444', fontWeight: 'bold' }}>Fallen (Deceased)</span>
+                        ) : isTroll ? (
+                          <span style={{ color: '#10b981', fontWeight: 'bold' }}>Lone Troll Hunter</span>
                         ) : isLeader ? (
                           'Supreme Leader'
                         ) : (
                           'Squad Member'
                         )}
                       </td>
-                      <td style={styles.tdStrength}>⚡ {player.strength}</td>
+                      <td style={styles.tdStrength}>⚡ {Number(player.strength.toFixed(1))}</td>
                       <td style={styles.tdVisited}>
                         🗺️ {player.visited_locations?.length || 1}
                       </td>

frontend/src/hooks/useGameSocket.ts

@@ -9,6 +9,7 @@ import type {
   Party,
   PartyDefeatResult,
   Player,
+  SleepResponse,
   TurnInfo,
   WizardChallengeResult,
   WizardRewardChoice,
@@ -257,6 +258,14 @@ export function useGameSocket() {
             ...prev,
             turn: data.turn ?? prev.turn,
           }));
+        } else if (data.event === 'player_slept') {
+          setBoardState((prev) => ({
+            ...prev,
+            players: prev.players.map((p) => (p.id === data.player?.id ? data.player : p)),
+            turn: data.turn ?? prev.turn,
+          }));
+          setSelectedPlayer((curr) => (curr?.id === data.player?.id ? data.player : curr));
+          setLastEventMessage(`💤 ${data.player?.name || 'Troll'} slept to recover health (+0.1 HP -> ${data.sleep_result?.new_health ?? data.player?.health} HP)!`);
         } else if (data.event === 'player_left') {
           setBoardState((prev) => {
             const nextPlayers = prev.players.filter((p) => p.id !== data.player_id);
@@ -323,12 +332,13 @@ export function useGameSocket() {
     color: string,
     strength: number = 1,
     piece_type?: string,
-    health: number = 10
+    health: number = 10,
+    character_type?: 'player' | 'troll'
   ): Promise<Player> => {
     const res = await fetch('/api/players', {
       method: 'POST',
       headers: { 'Content-Type': 'application/json' },
-      body: JSON.stringify({ name, color, strength, piece_type, health }),
+      body: JSON.stringify({ name, color, strength, piece_type, health, character_type }),
     });
     if (!res.ok) {
       const err = await res.json().catch(() => ({}));
@@ -338,6 +348,21 @@ export function useGameSocket() {
     return player;
   };
 
+  const sleepPlayer = async (playerId: string): Promise<SleepResponse> => {
+    const res = await fetch(`/api/players/${playerId}/sleep`, {
+      method: 'POST',
+    });
+    if (!res.ok) {
+      const err = await res.json().catch(() => ({}));
+      throw new Error(err.detail || 'Failed to sleep');
+    }
+    const data: SleepResponse = await res.json();
+    if (data.player) {
+      setSelectedPlayer((curr) => (curr?.id === data.player.id ? data.player : curr));
+    }
+    return data;
+  };
+
   const removePlayer = async (playerId: string): Promise<void> => {
     const res = await fetch(`/api/players/${playerId}`, {
       method: 'DELETE',
@@ -501,6 +526,8 @@ export function useGameSocket() {
               ? `🧙 ${wcr.challenger_name} defeated ${wizName}! (+${wcr.score_change} score)`
               : `🧙 ${wcr.challenger_name} lost to ${wizName}! (${wcr.health_change < 0 ? `${wcr.health_change} HP` : `${wcr.score_change} pts`})`
           );
+        } else if (data.action_taken === 'slept' && data.sleep_result) {
+          setLastEventMessage(`💤 ${data.player_name} took a restful sleep (+${data.sleep_result.health_gained} HP -> ${data.sleep_result.new_health} HP)!`);
         } else if (data.move_result?.battle_result) {
           setActiveBattle(data.move_result.battle_result);
         }
@@ -555,6 +582,7 @@ export function useGameSocket() {
     fightBattle,
     movePlayer,
     passTurn,
+    sleepPlayer,
     challengeWizard,
     stepActiveBotTurn,
     startGame,

frontend/src/types.ts

@@ -24,7 +24,8 @@ export interface Player {
   health?: number;
   max_health?: number;
   is_alive?: boolean;
-  piece_type?: 'knight' | 'warrior';
+  piece_type?: 'knight' | 'warrior' | 'troll' | 'wizard' | 'gravestone';
+  character_type?: 'player' | 'troll';
   party_id?: string | null;
   is_party_leader: boolean;
   visited_locations?: { x: number; y: number }[];
@@ -255,6 +256,14 @@ export interface MoveResponse {
   turn: TurnInfo;
 }
 
+export interface SleepResponse {
+  success: boolean;
+  player: Player;
+  health_gained: number;
+  new_health: number;
+  turn: TurnInfo;
+}
+
 export interface AiStepResponse {
   action_taken: string;
   player_id: string;
@@ -265,6 +274,7 @@ export interface AiStepResponse {
   formed_party?: Party | null;
   battle_result?: BattleResult | null;
   wizard_challenge_result?: WizardChallengeResult | null;
+  sleep_result?: SleepResponse | null;
   game_concluded?: GameConclusion | null;
   turn: TurnInfo;
 }

frontend/src/utils/pixelAvatars.tsx

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 import React from 'react';
 import type { Player } from '../types';
 
-export type PieceType = 'knight' | 'warrior' | 'wizard' | 'gravestone';
+export type PieceType = 'knight' | 'warrior' | 'wizard' | 'gravestone' | 'troll';
 
 // Hex color parser and manipulator
 function parseHex(hex: string): [number, number, number] {
@@ -169,6 +169,25 @@ const GRAVESTONE_SPRITE: string[] = [
   '..____________..', // Row 15: Drop shadow
 ];
 
+const TROLL_SPRITE: string[] = [
+  '...........Mm...', // Row 0: Spiked club head spike tip
+  '..........HMmH..', // Row 1: Spiked wooden club head
+  '...KK...KK..HH..', // Row 2: Heavy sloping brute shoulders & ears
+  '..KCCCCCCCK.Hh..', // Row 3: Brute horned brow
+  '..KLDCRRCLLK.Hh.', // Row 4: Glowing red eyes & heavy brow + club haft
+  '..KDCWWCCDDK.Hh.', // Row 5: Snarling mouth & white upward tusks + club haft
+  '...KCCCCCCK..HH.', // Row 6: Thick chin / neck + club grip
+  '..KLDCCCCDLK....', // Row 7: Massive hunched torso in faction color
+  '..KLCCCCCCLK....', // Row 8: Brute torso & heavy fists
+  '...KSDHHDSSK....', // Row 9: Spiked iron belt & hide loincloth
+  '...KLL..LLK.....', // Row 10: Thick brute legs
+  '..KDD....DDK....', // Row 11: Heavy clawed combat feet
+  '...KKKKKKKKK....', // Row 12: Pedestal top bevel
+  '..KBBBBBBBBBBK..', // Row 13: Pedestal stone base
+  '.KbbbbbbbbbbbbK.', // Row 14: Pedestal stone bevel rim
+  '..____________..', // Row 15: Miniature drop shadow
+];
+
 // Death status helper
 export function isPlayerDead(player: { is_alive?: boolean; health?: number }): boolean {
   if (player.is_alive === false) return true;
@@ -212,6 +231,7 @@ export function getPlayerPieceType(player: {
   name: string;
   id?: string;
   piece_type?: string;
+  character_type?: string;
   is_party_leader?: boolean;
   party_id?: string | null;
   is_alive?: boolean;
@@ -221,6 +241,10 @@ export function getPlayerPieceType(player: {
   if (isPlayerDead(player)) {
     return 'gravestone';
   }
+  // Trolls are always troll miniatures
+  if (player.character_type === 'troll' || player.piece_type === 'troll') {
+    return 'troll';
+  }
   // Party leaders are always Knights commanding the squad
   if (player.is_party_leader) {
     return 'knight';
@@ -235,6 +259,9 @@ export function getPlayerPieceType(player: {
   }
   // Check name indicators
   const lower = player.name.toLowerCase();
+  if (lower.includes('troll')) {
+    return 'troll';
+  }
   if (
     lower.includes('knight') ||
     lower.includes('tank') ||
@@ -293,6 +320,8 @@ export function getSpriteCanvas(
       spriteMatrix = WIZARD_SPRITE;
     } else if (pieceType === 'gravestone') {
       spriteMatrix = GRAVESTONE_SPRITE;
+    } else if (pieceType === 'troll') {
+      spriteMatrix = TROLL_SPRITE;
     } else {
       spriteMatrix = isLeader ? LEADER_WARRIOR_SPRITE : WARRIOR_SPRITE;
     }
@@ -414,10 +443,12 @@ export function drawPlayerPiece(
   ctx.textAlign = 'center';
   ctx.textBaseline = 'middle';
 
-  const roleIcon = dead ? '🪦' : isLeader ? '👑' : pieceType === 'knight' ? '⚔️' : '🪓';
+  const isTroll = player.character_type === 'troll' || pieceType === 'troll';
+  const roleIcon = dead ? '🪦' : isLeader ? '👑' : isTroll ? '👹' : pieceType === 'knight' ? '⚔️' : '🪓';
+  const hpStr = player.health !== undefined ? ` ❤️${Number(player.health.toFixed(1))}` : '';
   const text = dead
     ? `🪦 ${player.name} [DEAD]`
-    : `${roleIcon} ${player.name} [⚡${player.strength.toFixed(1)}${player.health !== undefined ? ` ❤️${player.health}` : ''}]`;
+    : `${roleIcon} ${player.name} [⚡${player.strength.toFixed(1)}${hpStr}]`;
   const textMetrics = ctx.measureText(text);
   const bgWidth = textMetrics.width + 12;
   const bgHeight = 16;

trollagent/README.md

@@ -0,0 +1,50 @@
+# trollagent - Autonomous Heuristic Troll Bot
+
+`trollagent` is an autonomous heuristic troll agent designed for **botWebWars**. Unlike players who form alliances and battle for squad dominance, a troll is an isolated brute driven solely to hunt down and attack players.
+
+---
+
+## 👹 Troll Rules of Engagement
+
+1. **No Alliances**: Trolls never band together into parties. They remain solitary hunters throughout the match.
+2. **Troll Truce**: Trolls do not battle each other. When meeting another troll, they ignore each other.
+3. **Player Hunting**: Trolls scan the grid with radar, locate players and player squads, and close in for mandatory 3-bout D20 tactical combat.
+4. **No Strength Gain**: When a troll wins a battle, it receives **+2 victory points (score)**, but does not gain strength or absorb followers.
+5. **Damage & Death**: Defeated trolls suffer 1 to 3 health points of damage. At 0 HP, a troll dies and is marked on the board with a gravestone. Dead trolls can win the final rankings based on their achieved score.
+6. **No Wizard Duels**: Trolls cannot engage Gary the Wizard.
+7. **Sleep & Heal**: Trolls can choose to take turns sleeping (`POST /api/players/{id}/sleep`), skipping their turn action to regenerate **+0.1 health**.
+
+---
+
+## 🚀 Execution & Usage
+
+### Prerequisites
+- Python 3.10+
+- `requests` library
+
+### Running the Troll Agent
+
+```bash
+# Run with default settings (Name: GorgonTroll, Color: #16a34a, Str: 3, HP: 10)
+python3 trollagent/troll_agent.py
+
+# Custom name, color, strength, health, and sleep threshold:
+python3 trollagent/troll_agent.py \
+  --name IronTroll \
+  --color "#059669" \
+  --strength 4 \
+  --health 12 \
+  --sleep-threshold 7.0 \
+  --url http://localhost:8000/api
+```
+
+### CLI Options
+| Flag | Short | Default | Description |
+|---|---|---|---|
+| `--url` | `-u` | `http://localhost:8000/api` | botWebWars API base endpoint |
+| `--name` | `-n` | `GorgonTroll` | Bot avatar name |
+| `--color` | `-c` | `#16a34a` | Hex color code |
+| `--strength` | `-s` | `3.0` | Initial troll strength |
+| `--health` | `-H` | `10.0` | Initial troll health points |
+| `--sleep-threshold` | | `6.0` | HP threshold below which troll rests to heal |
+| `--loop-delay` | | `1.0` | Turn polling frequency in seconds |

trollagent/requirements.txt

@@ -0,0 +1 @@
+requests>=2.31.0

trollagent/troll_agent.py

@@ -0,0 +1,354 @@
+"""Autonomous Heuristic Troll Agent for botWebWars:
+- Registers as character_type='troll' and piece_type='troll'.
+- Trolls do not band together or form alliances.
+- Trolls do not battle each other.
+- Trolls only hunt and battle players and player squads.
+- Trolls do not gain strength from victory, but earn +2 victory points (score).
+- Trolls take damage (1-3 HP) upon defeat and die if HP reaches 0.
+- Trolls cannot duel Gary the Wizard.
+- Trolls can take a rest turn to SLEEP (POST /api/players/{id}/sleep), recovering +0.1 HP.
+- Configurable via CLI arguments or environment variables.
+"""
+
+import os
+import sys
+import time
+import argparse
+import requests
+from typing import Optional, Dict, Any, List
+
+DEFAULT_SERVER_URL = os.getenv("TROLL_SERVER_URL", os.getenv("BOT_SERVER_URL", "http://localhost:8000/api"))
+DEFAULT_TROLL_NAME = os.getenv("TROLL_NAME", "GorgonTroll")
+DEFAULT_TROLL_COLOR = os.getenv("TROLL_COLOR", "#16a34a")
+DEFAULT_TROLL_STRENGTH = float(os.getenv("TROLL_STRENGTH", "3.0"))
+DEFAULT_TROLL_HEALTH = float(os.getenv("TROLL_HEALTH", "10.0"))
+DEFAULT_SLEEP_THRESHOLD = float(os.getenv("TROLL_SLEEP_THRESHOLD", "6.0"))
+
+
+def normalize_url(url: str) -> str:
+    """Ensure the API URL ends with /api without trailing slashes."""
+    cleaned = url.rstrip("/")
+    if not cleaned.endswith("/api"):
+        cleaned = f"{cleaned}/api"
+    return cleaned
+
+
+class SmartTrollAgent:
+    def __init__(
+        self,
+        name: str = DEFAULT_TROLL_NAME,
+        color: str = DEFAULT_TROLL_COLOR,
+        strength: float = DEFAULT_TROLL_STRENGTH,
+        health: float = DEFAULT_TROLL_HEALTH,
+        server_url: str = DEFAULT_SERVER_URL,
+        sleep_threshold: float = DEFAULT_SLEEP_THRESHOLD,
+        loop_delay: float = 1.0,
+    ):
+        self.name = name
+        self.color = color
+        self.strength = strength
+        self.health = health
+        self.server_url = server_url
+        self.base_url = normalize_url(server_url)
+        self.sleep_threshold = sleep_threshold
+        self.loop_delay = loop_delay
+        self.bot_id: Optional[str] = None
+
+    def register(self):
+        """Register the troll avatar on the 64x64 grid or reconnect if already present."""
+        try:
+            players = requests.get(f"{self.base_url}/players").json()
+            for p in players:
+                if p.get("name") == self.name:
+                    self.bot_id = p["id"]
+                    print(
+                        f"🔄 [RECONNECT] Reconnected to existing Troll {self.name} "
+                        f"(ID: {self.bot_id}, Str: {p.get('strength', self.strength)}, "
+                        f"HP: {p.get('health', self.health)}) at ({p.get('x')}, {p.get('y')})"
+                    )
+                    return
+        except Exception:
+            pass
+
+        payload = {
+            "name": self.name,
+            "color": self.color,
+            "strength": self.strength,
+            "health": self.health,
+            "piece_type": "troll",
+            "character_type": "troll",
+        }
+
+        res = requests.post(f"{self.base_url}/players", json=payload)
+        if res.status_code == 400 and "already registered" in res.text:
+            players = requests.get(f"{self.base_url}/players").json()
+            for p in players:
+                if p.get("name") == self.name:
+                    self.bot_id = p["id"]
+                    print(
+                        f"🔄 [RECONNECT] Reconnected to existing Troll {self.name} "
+                        f"(ID: {self.bot_id}, HP: {p.get('health', self.health)}) at ({p.get('x')}, {p.get('y')})"
+                    )
+                    return
+
+        res.raise_for_status()
+        data = res.json()
+        self.bot_id = data["id"]
+        print(
+            f"👹 [REGISTER] Spawned Troll {self.name} (ID: {self.bot_id}, Str: {self.strength}, "
+            f"HP: {data.get('health', self.health)}) at ({data['x']}, {data['y']})"
+        )
+
+    def refresh_status(self) -> Optional[Dict[str, Any]]:
+        """Update troll status (health, score, position, alive status)."""
+        try:
+            res = requests.get(f"{self.base_url}/players/{self.bot_id}")
+            if res.status_code == 200:
+                return res.json()
+        except Exception as e:
+            print(f"Status refresh error: {e}")
+        return None
+
+    def sleep_and_heal(self) -> bool:
+        """Execute sleep turn to recover +0.1 HP."""
+        try:
+            res = requests.post(f"{self.base_url}/players/{self.bot_id}/sleep")
+            if res.status_code == 200:
+                data = res.json()
+                print(
+                    f"💤 [SLEEP] {self.name} curled up and slept for 1 turn. "
+                    f"(+{data.get('health_gained', 0.1)} HP -> ❤️ {data.get('new_health')} HP)"
+                )
+                return True
+            else:
+                print(f"Sleep failed ({res.status_code}): {res.text}")
+                requests.post(f"{self.base_url}/players/{self.bot_id}/pass")
+                return False
+        except Exception as e:
+            print(f"Error sleeping: {e}")
+            requests.post(f"{self.base_url}/players/{self.bot_id}/pass")
+            return False
+
+    def pass_turn(self):
+        """Pass turn to next queued entity."""
+        try:
+            requests.post(f"{self.base_url}/players/{self.bot_id}/pass")
+            print(f"⏩ [PASS] {self.name} passed turn.")
+        except Exception as e:
+            print(f"Error passing turn: {e}")
+
+    def _get_best_move_towards(self, target_x: int, target_y: int, moves: Dict[str, Any]) -> Optional[str]:
+        """Pick the available direction that minimizes Chebyshev distance to (target_x, target_y)."""
+        valid_moves = {d: chk for d, chk in moves.items() if chk.get("available")}
+        if not valid_moves:
+            return None
+
+        def dist(chk: Dict[str, Any]) -> int:
+            return max(abs(chk["target_x"] - target_x), abs(chk["target_y"] - target_y))
+
+        # Prioritize moves without penalty, then minimum distance
+        return min(valid_moves.keys(), key=lambda d: (valid_moves[d].get("strength_penalty", 0.0) > 0, dist(valid_moves[d])))
+
+    def _find_adjacent_player(self, my_x: int, my_y: int) -> Optional[Dict[str, Any]]:
+        """Find an adjacent living player or party to attack (ignoring other trolls)."""
+        try:
+            players: List[Dict[str, Any]] = requests.get(f"{self.base_url}/players").json()
+            for p in players:
+                if p.get("id") == self.bot_id:
+                    continue
+                # Trolls ignore other trolls
+                if p.get("character_type") == "troll":
+                    continue
+                # Ignore dead players
+                if p.get("is_alive") is False or p.get("health", 10) <= 0:
+                    continue
+                chebyshev = max(abs(p["x"] - my_x), abs(p["y"] - my_y))
+                if chebyshev <= 1:
+                    return p
+        except Exception as e:
+            print(f"Error scanning adjacent players: {e}")
+        return None
+
+    def attack_player(self, defender: Dict[str, Any]):
+        """Initiate mandatory 3-bout D20 battle against adjacent player or party."""
+        target_label = f"Squad '{defender.get('party_id')}'" if defender.get("party_id") else f"Player {defender.get('name')}"
+        print(f"⚔️ [BATTLE CLASH] Troll {self.name} engages {target_label} in 3-bout D20 combat!")
+        try:
+            res = requests.post(
+                f"{self.base_url}/battles/fight",
+                json={"challenger_id": self.bot_id, "defender_id": defender["id"]},
+            )
+            if res.status_code == 200:
+                b = res.json()
+                won = b.get("winner_leader_name") == self.name or b.get("winner_party_name", "").startswith(self.name)
+                outcome = "VICTORY (+2 Victory Points!)" if won else "DEFEAT (Health Damage sustained)"
+                print(f"⚔️ [RESULT] {outcome}: {b.get('winner_party_name')} defeated {b.get('defeated_party_name')}")
+                for bout in b.get("bouts", []):
+                    print(
+                        f"  Bout #{bout['bout_number']}: "
+                        f"{bout['party1_name']} D20({bout['party1_roll']})×Str({bout['party1_strength']})={bout['party1_score']:.1f} vs "
+                        f"{bout['party2_name']} D20({bout['party2_roll']})×Str({bout['party2_strength']})={bout['party2_score']:.1f} "
+                        f"-> Winner: {bout['winner']}"
+                    )
+            else:
+                print(f"Battle initiation failed ({res.status_code}): {res.text}")
+                self.pass_turn()
+        except Exception as e:
+            print(f"Error executing battle: {e}")
+            self.pass_turn()
+
+    def decide_and_act(self):
+        """Evaluate troll radar, health condition, and surroundings to execute best action."""
+        my_status = self.refresh_status()
+        if not my_status:
+            self.pass_turn()
+            return
+
+        my_x = my_status.get("x", 0)
+        my_y = my_status.get("y", 0)
+        my_hp = float(my_status.get("health", 10.0))
+
+        # Check for immediate adjacent player to attack
+        adjacent_player = self._find_adjacent_player(my_x, my_y)
+        if adjacent_player:
+            self.attack_player(adjacent_player)
+            return
+
+        # Check radar sensor
+        try:
+            radar_res = requests.get(f"{self.base_url}/players/{self.bot_id}/radar").json()
+        except Exception as e:
+            print(f"Radar failure: {e}")
+            radar_res = {}
+
+        recommended_action = radar_res.get("recommended_action")
+
+        # Sleep condition:
+        # 1. Radar recommends sleep (e.g. damaged and no immediate contact)
+        # 2. Or current health is below configured sleep threshold
+        if (recommended_action == "sleep" or my_hp < self.sleep_threshold) and my_hp < float(my_status.get("max_health", 10.0)):
+            print(f"🩸 Low health alert (HP: {my_hp:.1f} < threshold: {self.sleep_threshold:.1f}). Taking sleep turn to heal...")
+            self.sleep_and_heal()
+            return
+
+        # Navigation: Hunt closest player
+        rec_dir = radar_res.get("recommended_direction")
+        nearest = radar_res.get("nearest_target")
+
+        moves_res = requests.get(f"{self.base_url}/players/{self.bot_id}/available-moves").json()
+        moves = moves_res.get("moves", {})
+        available = [d for d, chk in moves.items() if chk.get("available")]
+
+        if not available:
+            # If completely cornered/trapped, rest and sleep instead of passing
+            if my_hp < float(my_status.get("max_health", 10.0)):
+                print("🚫 All adjacent paths blocked by terrain. Sleeping to regenerate health...")
+                self.sleep_and_heal()
+            else:
+                print("🚫 All adjacent paths blocked by terrain. Passing turn.")
+                self.pass_turn()
+            return
+
+        # 1. Prefer radar BFS route direction
+        if rec_dir and rec_dir in available:
+            chosen_dir = rec_dir
+        # 2. Move towards nearest player target
+        elif nearest:
+            chosen_dir = self._get_best_move_towards(nearest["x"], nearest["y"], moves) or available[0]
+        # 3. Fallback open move
+        else:
+            chosen_dir = available[0]
+
+        target_info = f"closest player '{nearest.get('name')}' at dist {nearest.get('distance')}" if nearest else "open frontier"
+        print(f"👹 [HUNT] Moving {chosen_dir} towards {target_info} (HP: {my_hp:.1f}, Str: {self.strength:.1f})")
+
+        try:
+            res = requests.post(
+                f"{self.base_url}/players/{self.bot_id}/move",
+                json={"direction": chosen_dir},
+            ).json()
+
+            if res.get("battle_triggered") and res.get("battle_result"):
+                b = res["battle_result"]
+                print(f"⚔️ Move clash! Winner: {b.get('winner_party_name')} (Defeated: {b.get('defeated_party_name')})")
+        except Exception as e:
+            print(f"Error during move: {e}")
+            self.pass_turn()
+
+    def run(self):
+        """Main game loop for autonomous troll agent."""
+        self.register()
+        try:
+            while True:
+                # Check life status
+                my_status = self.refresh_status()
+                if my_status and (my_status.get("is_alive") is False or my_status.get("health", 10) <= 0):
+                    print(f"\n🪦 [FALLEN TROLL] {self.name} has fallen (0 HP)! Gravestone marked on board.")
+                    print(f"Final Achieved Score: {my_status.get('score', 0)} pts preserved on scoreboard. Spectating...")
+                    while True:
+                        try:
+                            conc = requests.get(f"{self.base_url}/game/conclusion").json()
+                            if conc.get("concluded"):
+                                print(f"\n🎉 [GAME CONCLUDED] Game ended! Winner: '{conc.get('winning_party_name')}'")
+                                return
+                        except Exception:
+                            pass
+                        time.sleep(2.0)
+
+                turn_info = requests.get(f"{self.base_url}/turn").json()
+                if not turn_info.get("game_started", False):
+                    # Check if bot was removed by board reset
+                    if self.bot_id:
+                        res = requests.get(f"{self.base_url}/players/{self.bot_id}")
+                        if res.status_code == 404:
+                            print("\n⚠️ [RESET] Board was regenerated. Rejoining lobby...")
+                            self.register()
+
+                    print("⏳ [LOBBY] Waiting for game to start via 'Start Game' in UI...      ", end="\r", flush=True)
+                    time.sleep(1.0)
+                    continue
+
+                curr_player_id = turn_info.get("current_player_id")
+
+                if curr_player_id == self.bot_id:
+                    print(f"\n⚡ [MY TURN] Troll {self.name}'s turn (Round {turn_info.get('round_number')}, Turn {turn_info.get('turn_number')})")
+                    self.decide_and_act()
+
+                    # Check for game conclusion
+                    conc = requests.get(f"{self.base_url}/game/conclusion").json()
+                    if conc.get("concluded"):
+                        print(f"\n🎉 [GAME CONCLUDED] Arena concluded! Winner: '{conc.get('winning_party_name')}'!")
+                        break
+
+                time.sleep(self.loop_delay)
+
+        except KeyboardInterrupt:
+            print(f"\n👋 Troll agent {self.name} disconnecting gracefully.")
+
+
+def main():
+    parser = argparse.ArgumentParser(description="Autonomous Heuristic Troll Agent for botWebWars")
+    parser.add_argument("-u", "--url", default=DEFAULT_SERVER_URL, help="botWebWars API base URL")
+    parser.add_argument("-n", "--name", default=DEFAULT_TROLL_NAME, help="Troll name")
+    parser.add_argument("-c", "--color", default=DEFAULT_TROLL_COLOR, help="Troll color hex code")
+    parser.add_argument("-s", "--strength", type=float, default=DEFAULT_TROLL_STRENGTH, help="Starting strength (1-10)")
+    parser.add_argument("-H", "--health", type=float, default=DEFAULT_TROLL_HEALTH, help="Starting health points (default: 10.0)")
+    parser.add_argument("--sleep-threshold", type=float, default=DEFAULT_SLEEP_THRESHOLD, help="HP threshold below which troll sleeps to heal (default: 6.0)")
+    parser.add_argument("--loop-delay", type=float, default=1.0, help="Polling interval in seconds (default: 1.0)")
+
+    args = parser.parse_args()
+
+    agent = SmartTrollAgent(
+        name=args.name,
+        color=args.color,
+        strength=args.strength,
+        health=args.health,
+        server_url=args.url,
+        sleep_threshold=args.sleep_threshold,
+        loop_delay=args.loop_delay,
+    )
+    agent.run()
+
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    main()

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+# Installation & Setup for `trollagent_ai`
+
+## 1. Prerequisites
+- Python 3.10+
+- An accessible [Ollama](https://ollama.com/) instance serving a reasoning model (default: `gemma4:12b` or any OpenAI-compatible Ollama model).
+
+## 2. Environment Setup
+```bash
+cd trollagent_ai
+python3 -m venv venv
+source venv/bin/activate
+pip install -r requirements.txt
+```
+
+## 3. Ollama Configuration
+By default, the agent connects to:
+- `OLLAMA_BASE_URL`: `http://192.168.1.220:11434` (or `http://localhost:11434` for local instance)
+- `OLLAMA_MODEL`: `gemma4:12b`
+
+Make sure the model is pulled and running:
+```bash
+ollama pull gemma4:12b
+# Or test with llama3 / mistral
+ollama pull llama3
+```
+
+## 4. Run the Bot
+```bash
+python3 bot.py --name BloodTroll --color "#15803d" --strength 4 --health 10
+```

trollagent_ai/README.md

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+# trollagent_ai - LLM-Assisted Autonomous Troll Agent (Ollama)
+
+`trollagent_ai` delegates tactical reasoning to a local or remote Ollama LLM while operating under the canonical Troll mechanics of **botWebWars**.
+
+---
+
+## 👹 Troll Rules & LLM Strategy
+
+- **Solitary Brute**: Never forms parties or alliances.
+- **Troll Truce**: Ignores other trolls and never battles them.
+- **Predatory Focus**: Relentlessly hunts and battles players and squads.
+- **Healing via Sleep**: When injured or navigating complex obstacle layouts, the LLM strategically chooses whether to **rest and sleep** (+0.1 HP regeneration per turn) or push forward to ambush players.
+- **Obstacle Navigation**: Evaluates available paths around mountains and forests, balancing Chebyshev distance against diagonal squeeze strength penalties.
+- **No Wizard Challenges**: Gary the Wizard cannot be engaged.
+
+---
+
+## ⚙️ Configuration & Environment Variables
+
+| Variable | CLI Flag | Default | Description |
+|---|---|---|---|
+| `TROLL_SERVER_URL` | `-u`, `--url` | `http://localhost:8000/api` | botWebWars API base endpoint |
+| `TROLL_NAME` | `-n`, `--name` | `GorgonAITroll` | Troll avatar name |
+| `TROLL_COLOR` | `-c`, `--color` | `#15803d` | Troll hex color |
+| `TROLL_STRENGTH` | `-s`, `--strength` | `3.0` | Initial troll strength |
+| `TROLL_HEALTH` | `-H`, `--health` | `10.0` | Initial health points |
+| `OLLAMA_BASE_URL` | `--ollama-url` | `http://192.168.1.220:11434` | Ollama server URL |
+| `OLLAMA_MODEL` | `--ollama-model` | `gemma4:12b` | Ollama model identifier |
+| | `--loop-delay` | `1.0` | Turn polling loop delay (s) |
+
+---
+
+## 🚀 Execution Example
+
+```bash
+export OLLAMA_BASE_URL="http://localhost:11434"
+export OLLAMA_MODEL="gemma4:12b"
+
+python3 trollagent_ai/bot.py \
+  --name CarnageTroll \
+  --color "#047857" \
+  --strength 4 \
+  --health 10 \
+  --url http://localhost:8000/api
+```

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+"""AI-driven Troll Agent for botWebWars, powered by an Ollama LLM.
+
+Implements the unique rules and tactical gameplay of the Troll character type:
+- Solitary hunter: Never joins or forms parties.
+- Troll truce: Never battles other trolls.
+- Relentless hunter: Mandatory tactical combat against players and squads.
+- Strategic healing: Can take turns sleeping to regenerate +0.1 HP.
+- Cannot challenge or duel Gary the Wizard.
+- Strategic decision making via local/remote Ollama LLM:
+  1. Action Choice: Evaluates health and distance to decide whether to SLEEP (recover health) or HUNT (move).
+  2. Directional Navigation: Chooses the optimal passable path around obstacles towards target players.
+"""
+
+import argparse
+import json
+import os
+import re
+import time
+from typing import Any, Dict, List, Optional, Tuple
+
+import requests
+
+DEFAULT_SERVER_URL = os.getenv("TROLL_SERVER_URL", os.getenv("BOT_SERVER_URL", "http://localhost:8000/api"))
+DEFAULT_TROLL_NAME = os.getenv("TROLL_NAME", "GorgonAITroll")
+DEFAULT_TROLL_COLOR = os.getenv("TROLL_COLOR", "#15803d")
+DEFAULT_TROLL_STRENGTH = float(os.getenv("TROLL_STRENGTH", "3.0"))
+DEFAULT_TROLL_HEALTH = float(os.getenv("TROLL_HEALTH", "10.0"))
+
+OLLAMA_BASE_URL = os.getenv("OLLAMA_BASE_URL", "http://192.168.1.220:11434")
+OLLAMA_MODEL = os.getenv("OLLAMA_MODEL", "gemma4:12b")
+
+TROLL_RULES_SUMMARY = """
+You are an autonomous tactical Troll in botWebWars!
+Troll Rules of Engagement:
+- You NEVER form alliances or parties with anyone. You are a solitary brute hunter.
+- You NEVER fight other trolls. Trolls maintain an instinctive truce.
+- Your sole mission is to hunt down human/bot players and player squads and crush them in 3-bout D20 battles.
+- When victorious in battle, you earn +2 victory points (score). You do NOT gain strength or absorb squad members.
+- If defeated in battle, you take 1 to 3 health points damage. At 0 HP, you die and a gravestone is placed.
+- You CANNOT duel or interact with Gary the Wizard.
+- SLEEP RESTORATION: On any turn when you are not in adjacent combat, you may choose to SLEEP. Sleeping skips movement but regenerates +0.1 HP!
+- Squeezing diagonally between obstacle corners costs -0.1 strength penalty.
+- The game concludes when all surviving entities are resolved. You can win the game on the final scoreboards!
+"""
+
+
+def normalize_url(url: str) -> str:
+    """Ensure the API URL ends with /api without trailing slashes."""
+    cleaned = url.rstrip("/")
+    if not cleaned.endswith("/api"):
+        cleaned = f"{cleaned}/api"
+    return cleaned
+
+
+def extract_json(text: str) -> Optional[Dict[str, Any]]:
+    """Extract first valid JSON object from model output."""
+    if not text:
+        return None
+    cleaned = text.strip()
+    if cleaned.startswith("```"):
+        cleaned = re.sub(r"^```(?:json)?\s*", "", cleaned)
+        cleaned = re.sub(r"\s*```$", "", cleaned)
+    match = re.search(r"\{.*\}", cleaned, re.DOTALL)
+    if not match:
+        return None
+    try:
+        return json.loads(match.group(0))
+    except json.JSONDecodeError:
+        return None
+
+
+class OllamaClient:
+    def __init__(self, base_url: str, model: str):
+        self.base_url = base_url.rstrip("/")
+        self.model = model
+
+    def ask_json(self, prompt: str) -> Optional[Dict[str, Any]]:
+        """Query Ollama with a JSON formatting constraint."""
+        url = f"{self.base_url}/api/generate"
+        payload = {
+            "model": self.model,
+            "prompt": prompt,
+            "format": "json",
+            "stream": False,
+            "options": {"temperature": 0.3},
+        }
+        try:
+            res = requests.post(url, json=payload, timeout=45)
+            res.raise_for_status()
+            raw = res.json().get("response", "")
+            return extract_json(raw)
+        except requests.exceptions.RequestException as e:
+            print(f"⚠️ [OLLAMA ERROR] {e}")
+            return None
+
+
+class AITrollAgent:
+    def __init__(
+        self,
+        name: str = DEFAULT_TROLL_NAME,
+        color: str = DEFAULT_TROLL_COLOR,
+        strength: float = DEFAULT_TROLL_STRENGTH,
+        health: float = DEFAULT_TROLL_HEALTH,
+        server_url: str = DEFAULT_SERVER_URL,
+        ollama_url: str = OLLAMA_BASE_URL,
+        ollama_model: str = OLLAMA_MODEL,
+        loop_delay: float = 1.0,
+    ):
+        self.name = name
+        self.color = color
+        self.strength = strength
+        self.health = health
+        self.base_url = normalize_url(server_url)
+        self.llm = OllamaClient(ollama_url, ollama_model)
+        self.loop_delay = loop_delay
+        self.bot_id: Optional[str] = None
+
+    def register(self):
+        """Register the troll avatar on the grid or reconnect if existing."""
+        try:
+            players = requests.get(f"{self.base_url}/players").json()
+            for p in players:
+                if p.get("name") == self.name:
+                    self.bot_id = p["id"]
+                    print(
+                        f"🔄 [RECONNECT] Reconnected to existing Troll {self.name} "
+                        f"(ID: {self.bot_id}, Str: {p.get('strength', self.strength)}, "
+                        f"HP: {p.get('health', self.health)}) at ({p.get('x')}, {p.get('y')})"
+                    )
+                    return
+        except Exception:
+            pass
+
+        payload = {
+            "name": self.name,
+            "color": self.color,
+            "strength": self.strength,
+            "health": self.health,
+            "piece_type": "troll",
+            "character_type": "troll",
+        }
+
+        res = requests.post(f"{self.base_url}/players", json=payload)
+        if res.status_code == 400 and "already registered" in res.text:
+            players = requests.get(f"{self.base_url}/players").json()
+            for p in players:
+                if p.get("name") == self.name:
+                    self.bot_id = p["id"]
+                    print(
+                        f"🔄 [RECONNECT] Reconnected to existing Troll {self.name} "
+                        f"(ID: {self.bot_id}, HP: {p.get('health', self.health)}) at ({p.get('x')}, {p.get('y')})"
+                    )
+                    return
+
+        res.raise_for_status()
+        data = res.json()
+        self.bot_id = data["id"]
+        print(
+            f"👹 [REGISTER] Spawned AI Troll {self.name} (ID: {self.bot_id}, Str: {self.strength}, "
+            f"HP: {data.get('health', self.health)}) at ({data['x']}, {data['y']})"
+        )
+
+    def refresh_status(self) -> Optional[Dict[str, Any]]:
+        """Get live troll state."""
+        try:
+            res = requests.get(f"{self.base_url}/players/{self.bot_id}")
+            if res.status_code == 200:
+                return res.json()
+        except Exception as e:
+            print(f"Status refresh error: {e}")
+        return None
+
+    def sleep_and_heal(self) -> bool:
+        """Rest for 1 turn to regenerate +0.1 HP."""
+        try:
+            res = requests.post(f"{self.base_url}/players/{self.bot_id}/sleep")
+            if res.status_code == 200:
+                data = res.json()
+                print(
+                    f"💤 [SLEEP] {self.name} rested for 1 turn. "
+                    f"(+{data.get('health_gained', 0.1)} HP -> ❤️ {data.get('new_health')} HP)"
+                )
+                return True
+            else:
+                print(f"Sleep failed ({res.status_code}): {res.text}")
+                requests.post(f"{self.base_url}/players/{self.bot_id}/pass")
+                return False
+        except Exception as e:
+            print(f"Error sleeping: {e}")
+            requests.post(f"{self.base_url}/players/{self.bot_id}/pass")
+            return False
+
+    def pass_turn(self):
+        """Pass turn when no actions are possible."""
+        try:
+            requests.post(f"{self.base_url}/players/{self.bot_id}/pass")
+            print(f"⏩ [PASS] {self.name} passed turn.")
+        except Exception as e:
+            print(f"Error passing turn: {e}")
+
+    def _find_adjacent_player(self, my_x: int, my_y: int) -> Optional[Dict[str, Any]]:
+        """Detect living adjacent player or player squad (ignores other trolls)."""
+        try:
+            players: List[Dict[str, Any]] = requests.get(f"{self.base_url}/players").json()
+            for p in players:
+                if p.get("id") == self.bot_id:
+                    continue
+                if p.get("character_type") == "troll":
+                    continue
+                if p.get("is_alive") is False or p.get("health", 10) <= 0:
+                    continue
+                chebyshev = max(abs(p["x"] - my_x), abs(p["y"] - my_y))
+                if chebyshev <= 1:
+                    return p
+        except Exception as e:
+            print(f"Error checking adjacent players: {e}")
+        return None
+
+    def attack_player(self, defender: Dict[str, Any]):
+        """Initiate mandatory 3-bout D20 battle against adjacent player."""
+        target_label = f"Squad '{defender.get('party_id')}'" if defender.get("party_id") else f"Player {defender.get('name')}"
+        print(f"⚔️ [BATTLE CLASH] Troll {self.name} ambushes {target_label} in 3-bout tactical D20 confrontation!")
+        try:
+            res = requests.post(
+                f"{self.base_url}/battles/fight",
+                json={"challenger_id": self.bot_id, "defender_id": defender["id"]},
+            )
+            if res.status_code == 200:
+                b = res.json()
+                won = b.get("winner_leader_name") == self.name or b.get("winner_party_name", "").startswith(self.name)
+                outcome = "VICTORY (+2 Victory Points!)" if won else "DEFEAT (HP damage taken)"
+                print(f"⚔️ [RESULT] {outcome}: {b.get('winner_party_name')} defeated {b.get('defeated_party_name')}")
+                for bout in b.get("bouts", []):
+                    print(
+                        f"  Bout #{bout['bout_number']}: "
+                        f"{bout['party1_name']} D20({bout['party1_roll']})×Str({bout['party1_strength']})={bout['party1_score']:.1f} vs "
+                        f"{bout['party2_name']} D20({bout['party2_roll']})×Str({bout['party2_strength']})={bout['party2_score']:.1f} "
+                        f"-> Winner: {bout['winner']}"
+                    )
+            else:
+                print(f"Battle failed ({res.status_code}): {res.text}")
+                self.pass_turn()
+        except Exception as e:
+            print(f"Error fighting battle: {e}")
+            self.pass_turn()
+
+    def _decide_action_and_direction(
+        self,
+        my_info: Dict[str, Any],
+        radar_res: Dict[str, Any],
+        available_moves: Dict[str, Any],
+    ) -> Tuple[str, Optional[str], str]:
+        """Ask the LLM to decide whether to sleep or move, and if moving, which direction."""
+        my_hp = float(my_info.get("health", 10.0))
+        max_hp = float(my_info.get("max_health", 10.0))
+        nearest = radar_res.get("nearest_target")
+        rec_dir = radar_res.get("recommended_direction")
+
+        # Format available movement choices
+        choices_desc = []
+        for d, chk in available_moves.items():
+            if chk.get("available"):
+                pen = " [squeeze penalty -0.1 STR]" if chk.get("strength_penalty", 0.0) > 0 else ""
+                choices_desc.append(f"- {d}: Target ({chk.get('target_x')}, {chk.get('target_y')}){pen}")
+
+        choices_str = "\n".join(choices_desc) if choices_desc else "No open moves available (all blocked by obstacles/bounds)."
+
+        prompt = f"""{TROLL_RULES_SUMMARY}
+Current Troll Status:
+- Name: "{self.name}" | Current HP: {my_hp:.1f} / {max_hp:.1f} | Strength: {self.strength:.1f} | Score: {my_info['score']}
+- Position: ({my_info['x']}, {my_info['y']})
+- Nearest Target Player: {nearest.get('name') if nearest else 'None detected'} (Distance: {nearest.get('distance') if nearest else 'N/A'}, Pos: {nearest.get('x') if nearest else '?'},{nearest.get('y') if nearest else '?'})
+- Radar Pathfinder Suggestion: {rec_dir or 'None'}
+
+Available Passable Moves:
+{choices_str}
+
+OPTIONS:
+1. "sleep" - Take a rest turn to regenerate +0.1 HP. (Recommended if wounded or trapped).
+2. "move" - Move in one of the passable directions toward the nearest player.
+
+Decide which action to take. If action is "move", pick the best passable direction from the list.
+Respond ONLY with a JSON object:
+{{"action": "sleep"|"move", "direction": "UP"|"DOWN"|"LEFT"|"RIGHT"|"UP_LEFT"|"UP_RIGHT"|"DOWN_LEFT"|"DOWN_RIGHT"|null, "reasoning": "short tactical rationale"}}
+"""
+        decision = self.llm.ask_json(prompt) or {}
+        action = str(decision.get("action", "move")).lower().strip()
+        direction = decision.get("direction")
+        reasoning = decision.get("reasoning", "")
+
+        # Fallback validation
+        if action not in ("sleep", "move"):
+            action = "sleep" if my_hp < 6.0 and my_hp < max_hp else "move"
+
+        valid_dirs = [d for d, chk in available_moves.items() if chk.get("available")]
+        if action == "move":
+            if direction not in valid_dirs:
+                direction = rec_dir if rec_dir in valid_dirs else (valid_dirs[0] if valid_dirs else None)
+            if not direction:
+                action = "sleep" if my_hp < max_hp else "pass"
+
+        return action, direction, reasoning
+
+    def decide_and_act(self):
+        """Turn execution pipeline: combat check -> LLM reasoning -> act."""
+        my_info = self.refresh_status()
+        if not my_info:
+            self.pass_turn()
+            return
+
+        my_x = my_info.get("x", 0)
+        my_y = my_info.get("y", 0)
+
+        # 1. Immediate combat check: Trolls always attack adjacent players
+        adjacent_player = self._find_adjacent_player(my_x, my_y)
+        if adjacent_player:
+            self.attack_player(adjacent_player)
+            return
+
+        # 2. Get sensor data
+        try:
+            radar_res = requests.get(f"{self.base_url}/players/{self.bot_id}/radar").json()
+        except Exception:
+            radar_res = {}
+
+        try:
+            moves_res = requests.get(f"{self.base_url}/players/{self.bot_id}/available-moves").json()
+            available_moves = moves_res.get("moves", {})
+        except Exception:
+            available_moves = {}
+
+        # 3. LLM strategic decision
+        action, direction, reasoning = self._decide_action_and_direction(my_info, radar_res, available_moves)
+        print(f"🧠 [LLM STRATEGY] Action: {action.upper()}{f' -> {direction}' if direction else ''}. Reasoning: {reasoning}")
+
+        if action == "sleep":
+            self.sleep_and_heal()
+        elif action == "move" and direction:
+            try:
+                res = requests.post(
+                    f"{self.base_url}/players/{self.bot_id}/move",
+                    json={"direction": direction},
+                ).json()
+                if res.get("battle_triggered") and res.get("battle_result"):
+                    b = res["battle_result"]
+                    print(f"⚔️ Move clash! Winner: {b.get('winner_party_name')} (Defeated: {b.get('defeated_party_name')})")
+            except Exception as e:
+                print(f"Move failed: {e}")
+                self.pass_turn()
+        else:
+            self.pass_turn()
+
+    def run(self):
+        """Main game loop."""
+        self.register()
+        try:
+            while True:
+                # Check life status
+                my_status = self.refresh_status()
+                if my_status and (my_status.get("is_alive") is False or my_status.get("health", 10) <= 0):
+                    print(f"\n🪦 [FALLEN TROLL] {self.name} has fallen (0 HP)! Gravestone marked on board.")
+                    print(f"Final Score: {my_status.get('score', 0)} pts preserved on scoreboard. Spectating...")
+                    while True:
+                        try:
+                            conc = requests.get(f"{self.base_url}/game/conclusion").json()
+                            if conc.get("concluded"):
+                                print(f"\n🎉 [GAME CONCLUDED] Arena concluded! Winner: '{conc.get('winning_party_name')}'")
+                                return
+                        except Exception:
+                            pass
+                        time.sleep(2.0)
+
+                turn_info = requests.get(f"{self.base_url}/turn").json()
+                if not turn_info.get("game_started", False):
+                    if self.bot_id:
+                        res = requests.get(f"{self.base_url}/players/{self.bot_id}")
+                        if res.status_code == 404:
+                            print("\n⚠️ [RESET] Board regenerated. Rejoining lobby...")
+                            self.register()
+
+                    print("⏳ [LOBBY] Waiting for game to start via 'Start Game' in UI...      ", end="\r", flush=True)
+                    time.sleep(1.0)
+                    continue
+
+                curr_player_id = turn_info.get("current_player_id")
+
+                if curr_player_id == self.bot_id:
+                    print(f"\n⚡ [MY TURN] AI Troll {self.name} (Round {turn_info.get('round_number')}, Turn {turn_info.get('turn_number')})")
+                    self.decide_and_act()
+
+                    conc = requests.get(f"{self.base_url}/game/conclusion").json()
+                    if conc.get("concluded"):
+                        print(f"\n🎉 [GAME CONCLUDED] Arena concluded! Winner: '{conc.get('winning_party_name')}'!")
+                        break
+
+                time.sleep(self.loop_delay)
+
+        except KeyboardInterrupt:
+            print(f"\n👋 AI Troll {self.name} disconnecting gracefully.")
+
+
+def main():
+    parser = argparse.ArgumentParser(description="Ollama LLM-Assisted Autonomous Troll Agent for botWebWars")
+    parser.add_argument("-u", "--url", default=DEFAULT_SERVER_URL, help="botWebWars API base URL")
+    parser.add_argument("-n", "--name", default=DEFAULT_TROLL_NAME, help="Troll name")
+    parser.add_argument("-c", "--color", default=DEFAULT_TROLL_COLOR, help="Troll color hex code")
+    parser.add_argument("-s", "--strength", type=float, default=DEFAULT_TROLL_STRENGTH, help="Starting strength (1-10)")
+    parser.add_argument("-H", "--health", type=float, default=DEFAULT_TROLL_HEALTH, help="Starting health points (default: 10.0)")
+    parser.add_argument("--ollama-url", default=OLLAMA_BASE_URL, help="Ollama API base URL")
+    parser.add_argument("--ollama-model", default=OLLAMA_MODEL, help="Ollama model name (default: gemma4:12b)")
+    parser.add_argument("--loop-delay", type=float, default=1.0, help="Polling interval in seconds")
+
+    args = parser.parse_args()
+
+    agent = AITrollAgent(
+        name=args.name,
+        color=args.color,
+        strength=args.strength,
+        health=args.health,
+        server_url=args.url,
+        ollama_url=args.ollama_url,
+        ollama_model=args.ollama_model,
+        loop_delay=args.loop_delay,
+    )
+    agent.run()
+
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    main()

trollagent_ai/requirements.txt

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+requests>=2.31.0

trollagent_gear/INSTALL.md

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+# Installation Guide for `trollagent_gear`
+
+## 1. Prerequisites
+- Python 3.10+
+- Google Cloud Project with Vertex AI enabled, or a Google AI Studio Gemini API key.
+
+## 2. Virtual Environment & Dependencies
+```bash
+cd trollagent_gear
+python3 -m venv venv
+source venv/bin/activate
+pip install -r requirements.txt
+```
+
+## 3. Run the Bot
+```bash
+python3 bot.py --name GeminiBrute --color "#047857" --strength 4 --health 10
+```

trollagent_gear/README.md

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+# trollagent_gear - Google Cloud Vertex AI (Gemini) Troll Agent
+
+`trollagent_gear` delegates autonomous tactical reasoning to Google Cloud Vertex AI and Gemini models (`gemini-2.5-flash`, `gemini-1.5-flash`, etc.) to drive a solitary Troll character in **botWebWars**.
+
+---
+
+## 👹 Troll Strategy & Gemini Reasoning
+
+- **Hunter Instinct**: Evaluates radar minimaps to track and corner player bots and squads.
+- **Troll Truce**: Instinctively ignores other trolls.
+- **Sleep & Regeneration Strategy**: Leverages Gemini reasoning to evaluate current HP against target proximity—choosing when to safely **rest and sleep** (+0.1 HP regeneration) vs. when to strike.
+- **Obstacle Navigation**: Balances Euclidean and Chebyshev distance against the -0.1 strength diagonal squeeze penalty.
+- **No Wizard Challenges**: Never interacts with Gary the Wizard.
+
+---
+
+## ⚙️ Configuration & CLI Options
+
+| Flag | Short | Default | Description |
+|---|---|---|---|
+| `--url` | `-u` | `http://localhost:8000/api` | botWebWars API base endpoint |
+| `--name` | `-n` | `GeminiTroll` | Troll avatar name |
+| `--color` | `-c` | `#047857` | Troll hex color |
+| `--strength` | `-s` | `3.0` | Initial troll strength |
+| `--health` | `-H` | `10.0` | Initial troll health points |
+| `--project-id` | | `None` (auto-detected) | Google Cloud Project ID |
+| `--location` | | `global` | Vertex AI region (e.g. `global`, `us-central1`) |
+| `--model` | | `gemini-2.5-flash` | Gemini model name |
+| `--api-key` | | `None` | Google AI Studio or Vertex API key |
+| `--loop-delay` | | `1.0` | Turn polling loop delay in seconds |
+
+---
+
+## 🚀 Invocation Example
+
+```bash
+# Using gcloud ADC authentication
+gcloud auth application-default login
+export VERTEX_PROJECT_ID="my-gcp-project"
+
+python3 trollagent_gear/bot.py \
+  --name ApexTroll \
+  --color "#059669" \
+  --strength 5 \
+  --health 12 \
+  --url http://localhost:8000/api
+```

trollagent_gear/SETUP.md

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+# Google Cloud & Vertex AI Authentication Setup for `trollagent_gear`
+
+`trollagent_gear` connects to Google Cloud Vertex AI (or Google AI Studio) to query Gemini models (`gemini-2.5-flash`, `gemini-1.5-flash`, etc.) for tactical spatial navigation, obstacle avoidance, and health regeneration decisions.
+
+---
+
+## Quick Setup Options
+
+### Option A: Application Default Credentials (ADC) - Recommended
+```bash
+# 1. Login with your Google Cloud account:
+gcloud auth application-default login
+
+# 2. Set your default project:
+gcloud config set project YOUR_PROJECT_ID
+export VERTEX_PROJECT_ID="YOUR_PROJECT_ID"
+```
+
+### Option B: Direct API Key (Google AI Studio or Vertex AI)
+```bash
+export GEMINI_API_KEY="AIzaSy..."
+# Or:
+export VERTEX_API_KEY="AIzaSy..."
+```
+
+### Option C: Service Account Key
+```bash
+export GOOGLE_APPLICATION_CREDENTIALS="/path/to/service-account.json"
+export VERTEX_PROJECT_ID="YOUR_PROJECT_ID"
+```
+
+---
+
+## Verifying Authentication
+Run the auth check directly by starting the bot with `--help`:
+```bash
+python3 trollagent_gear/bot.py --help
+```

trollagent_gear/bot.py

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+"""AI-driven Troll Agent for botWebWars, powered by Google Cloud Vertex AI (Gemini).
+
+Implements the unique rules and tactical gameplay of the Troll character type:
+- Solitary brute: Never joins or forms parties/alliances.
+- Troll truce: Never battles other trolls.
+- Relentless hunter: Mandatory tactical combat against players and squads.
+- Strategic healing: Can take turns sleeping to regenerate +0.1 HP.
+- Cannot challenge or duel Gary the Wizard.
+- Strategic decision making via Vertex AI / Gemini:
+  1. Action Choice: Evaluates health and distance to decide whether to SLEEP (recover health) or HUNT (move).
+  2. Directional Navigation: Chooses the optimal passable path around obstacles towards target players.
+"""
+
+import argparse
+import json
+import os
+import re
+import shutil
+import subprocess
+import sys
+import time
+from typing import Any, Dict, List, Optional, Tuple
+
+import requests
+
+# Optional google-auth integration
+try:
+    import google.auth
+    import google.auth.transport.requests
+    HAVE_GOOGLE_AUTH = True
+except ImportError:
+    HAVE_GOOGLE_AUTH = False
+
+DEFAULT_SERVER_URL = os.getenv("TROLL_SERVER_URL", os.getenv("BOT_SERVER_URL", "http://localhost:8000/api"))
+DEFAULT_TROLL_NAME = os.getenv("TROLL_NAME", "GeminiTroll")
+DEFAULT_TROLL_COLOR = os.getenv("TROLL_COLOR", "#047857")
+DEFAULT_TROLL_STRENGTH = float(os.getenv("TROLL_STRENGTH", "3.0"))
+DEFAULT_TROLL_HEALTH = float(os.getenv("TROLL_HEALTH", "10.0"))
+DEFAULT_MODEL = os.getenv("VERTEX_MODEL", os.getenv("GEMINI_MODEL", "gemini-2.5-flash"))
+DEFAULT_LOCATION = os.getenv("VERTEX_LOCATION", "global")
+
+TROLL_RULES_SUMMARY = """
+You are an autonomous tactical Troll in botWebWars!
+Troll Rules of Engagement:
+- You NEVER form alliances or parties with anyone. You are a solitary brute hunter.
+- You NEVER fight other trolls. Trolls maintain an instinctive truce.
+- Your sole mission is to hunt down human/bot players and player squads and crush them in 3-bout D20 battles.
+- When victorious in battle, you earn +2 victory points (score). You do NOT gain strength or absorb squad members.
+- If defeated in battle, you take 1 to 3 health points damage. At 0 HP, you die and a gravestone is placed on the board.
+- You CANNOT duel or interact with Gary the Wizard.
+- SLEEP RESTORATION: On any turn when you are not locked in combat, you may choose to SLEEP. Sleeping skips movement but regenerates +0.1 HP!
+- Squeezing diagonally between obstacle corners costs -0.1 strength penalty.
+- The game concludes when all surviving entities are resolved. You can win the game on the final scoreboards!
+"""
+
+
+def normalize_url(url: str) -> str:
+    """Ensure the API URL ends with /api without trailing slashes."""
+    cleaned = url.rstrip("/")
+    if not cleaned.endswith("/api"):
+        cleaned = f"{cleaned}/api"
+    return cleaned
+
+
+def extract_json(text: str) -> Optional[Dict[str, Any]]:
+    """Extract first valid JSON object from model response."""
+    if not text:
+        return None
+    cleaned = text.strip()
+    if cleaned.startswith("```"):
+        cleaned = re.sub(r"^```(?:json)?\s*", "", cleaned)
+        cleaned = re.sub(r"\s*```$", "", cleaned)
+    match = re.search(r"\{.*\}", cleaned, re.DOTALL)
+    if not match:
+        return None
+    try:
+        return json.loads(match.group(0))
+    except json.JSONDecodeError:
+        return None
+
+
+class VertexGeminiClient:
+    """Client for querying Gemini models on Google Cloud Vertex AI or Google AI Studio."""
+
+    def __init__(
+        self,
+        project_id: Optional[str] = None,
+        location: str = DEFAULT_LOCATION,
+        model: str = DEFAULT_MODEL,
+        api_key: Optional[str] = None,
+    ):
+        self.location = location or DEFAULT_LOCATION
+        self.model = model or DEFAULT_MODEL
+        self.api_key = api_key or os.getenv("VERTEX_API_KEY") or os.getenv("GEMINI_API_KEY")
+        self.project_id = project_id or os.getenv("VERTEX_PROJECT_ID") or os.getenv("GCP_PROJECT") or os.getenv("GOOGLE_CLOUD_PROJECT")
+
+        self._cached_token: Optional[str] = None
+        self._token_expiry: float = 0.0
+
+        if not self.project_id and not self.api_key:
+            self.project_id = self._detect_project()
+
+    def _detect_project(self) -> Optional[str]:
+        """Attempt to determine the GCP project from environment or gcloud config."""
+        if HAVE_GOOGLE_AUTH:
+            try:
+                _, proj = google.auth.default()
+                if proj:
+                    return proj
+            except Exception:
+                pass
+
+        if shutil.which("gcloud"):
+            try:
+                res = subprocess.check_output(
+                    ["gcloud", "config", "get-value", "project"],
+                    stderr=subprocess.DEVNULL,
+                    text=True,
+                ).strip()
+                if res and res != "(unset)":
+                    return res
+            except Exception:
+                pass
+
+        return None
+
+    def _get_access_token(self) -> Optional[str]:
+        """Obtain a valid OAuth 2.0 Bearer access token for Vertex AI."""
+        env_token = os.getenv("VERTEX_ACCESS_TOKEN") or os.getenv("GOOGLE_OAUTH_ACCESS_TOKEN")
+        if env_token:
+            return env_token
+
+        now = time.time()
+        if self._cached_token and now < self._token_expiry - 60:
+            return self._cached_token
+
+        if HAVE_GOOGLE_AUTH:
+            try:
+                credentials, _ = google.auth.default(
+                    scopes=["https://www.googleapis.com/auth/cloud-platform"]
+                )
+                auth_req = google.auth.transport.requests.Request()
+                credentials.refresh(auth_req)
+                self._cached_token = credentials.token
+                self._token_expiry = now + 3000
+                return self._cached_token
+            except Exception:
+                pass
+
+        if shutil.which("gcloud"):
+            try:
+                token = subprocess.check_output(
+                    ["gcloud", "auth", "print-access-token"],
+                    stderr=subprocess.PIPE,
+                    text=True,
+                ).strip()
+                if token:
+                    self._cached_token = token
+                    self._token_expiry = now + 3000
+                    return token
+            except subprocess.CalledProcessError:
+                pass
+
+        return None
+
+    def check_auth(self) -> Tuple[bool, str]:
+        """Validate whether authentication is ready."""
+        if self.api_key:
+            return True, f"Using direct API key (model: {self.model})"
+
+        if not self.project_id:
+            return False, (
+                "No Google Cloud project ID detected.\n"
+                "Please set VERTEX_PROJECT_ID=<your-project-id> or run:\n"
+                "  gcloud config set project <your-project-id>"
+            )
+
+        token = self._get_access_token()
+        if not token:
+            return False, (
+                "Unable to obtain Google Cloud authentication token.\n"
+                "Please authenticate using:\n"
+                "  1. gcloud auth application-default login\n"
+                "  2. Or set GEMINI_API_KEY / VERTEX_API_KEY"
+            )
+
+        return True, f"Authenticated to GCP Project '{self.project_id}' in region '{self.location}' (model: {self.model})"
+
+    def _build_vertex_url(self, location: Optional[str] = None) -> str:
+        loc = location or self.location or "global"
+        if loc == "global":
+            endpoint = "aiplatform.googleapis.com"
+        else:
+            endpoint = f"{loc}-aiplatform.googleapis.com"
+        return f"https://{endpoint}/v1/projects/{self.project_id}/locations/{loc}/publishers/google/models/{self.model}:generateContent"
+
+    def ask_json(self, prompt: str, system_instruction: Optional[str] = None) -> Optional[Dict[str, Any]]:
+        """Query Gemini model requesting a structured JSON response."""
+        # Method 1: Google AI Studio API key
+        if self.api_key:
+            url = f"https://generativelanguage.googleapis.com/v1beta/models/{self.model}:generateContent?key={self.api_key}"
+            headers = {"Content-Type": "application/json"}
+            body: Dict[str, Any] = {
+                "contents": [{"role": "user", "parts": [{"text": prompt}]}],
+                "generationConfig": {
+                    "temperature": 0.3,
+                    "responseMimeType": "application/json",
+                },
+            }
+            if system_instruction:
+                body["systemInstruction"] = {"parts": [{"text": system_instruction}]}
+
+            try:
+                res = requests.post(url, headers=headers, json=body, timeout=45)
+                res.raise_for_status()
+                data = res.json()
+                text = (
+                    data.get("candidates", [{}])[0]
+                    .get("content", {})
+                    .get("parts", [{}])[0]
+                    .get("text", "")
+                )
+                return extract_json(text)
+            except Exception as e:
+                print(f"⚠️ [GEMINI API KEY ERROR] {e}")
+                return None
+
+        # Method 2: Vertex AI endpoint
+        token = self._get_access_token()
+        if not token:
+            print("⚠️ [AUTH ERROR] No Google Cloud access token available.")
+            return None
+
+        headers = {
+            "Authorization": f"Bearer {token}",
+            "Content-Type": "application/json",
+        }
+        body = {
+            "contents": [{"role": "user", "parts": [{"text": prompt}]}],
+            "generationConfig": {
+                "temperature": 0.3,
+                "responseMimeType": "application/json",
+            },
+        }
+        if system_instruction:
+            body["systemInstruction"] = {"parts": [{"text": system_instruction}]}
+
+        url = self._build_vertex_url()
+        try:
+            res = requests.post(url, headers=headers, json=body, timeout=45)
+            if res.status_code == 404 and self.location == "global":
+                url_fallback = self._build_vertex_url("us-central1")
+                res = requests.post(url_fallback, headers=headers, json=body, timeout=45)
+            res.raise_for_status()
+            data = res.json()
+            text = (
+                data.get("candidates", [{}])[0]
+                .get("content", {})
+                .get("parts", [{}])[0]
+                .get("text", "")
+            )
+            return extract_json(text)
+        except Exception as e:
+            print(f"⚠️ [VERTEX AI ERROR] {e}")
+            return None
+
+
+class GearTrollAgent:
+    def __init__(
+        self,
+        name: str = DEFAULT_TROLL_NAME,
+        color: str = DEFAULT_TROLL_COLOR,
+        strength: float = DEFAULT_TROLL_STRENGTH,
+        health: float = DEFAULT_TROLL_HEALTH,
+        server_url: str = DEFAULT_SERVER_URL,
+        project_id: Optional[str] = None,
+        location: str = DEFAULT_LOCATION,
+        model: str = DEFAULT_MODEL,
+        api_key: Optional[str] = None,
+        loop_delay: float = 1.0,
+    ):
+        self.name = name
+        self.color = color
+        self.strength = strength
+        self.health = health
+        self.base_url = normalize_url(server_url)
+        self.gemini = VertexGeminiClient(
+            project_id=project_id,
+            location=location,
+            model=model,
+            api_key=api_key,
+        )
+        self.loop_delay = loop_delay
+        self.bot_id: Optional[str] = None
+
+    def register(self):
+        """Register the troll avatar or reconnect."""
+        try:
+            players = requests.get(f"{self.base_url}/players").json()
+            for p in players:
+                if p.get("name") == self.name:
+                    self.bot_id = p["id"]
+                    print(
+                        f"🔄 [RECONNECT] Reconnected to existing Troll {self.name} "
+                        f"(ID: {self.bot_id}, Str: {p.get('strength', self.strength)}, "
+                        f"HP: {p.get('health', self.health)}) at ({p.get('x')}, {p.get('y')})"
+                    )
+                    return
+        except Exception:
+            pass
+
+        payload = {
+            "name": self.name,
+            "color": self.color,
+            "strength": self.strength,
+            "health": self.health,
+            "piece_type": "troll",
+            "character_type": "troll",
+        }
+
+        res = requests.post(f"{self.base_url}/players", json=payload)
+        if res.status_code == 400 and "already registered" in res.text:
+            players = requests.get(f"{self.base_url}/players").json()
+            for p in players:
+                if p.get("name") == self.name:
+                    self.bot_id = p["id"]
+                    print(
+                        f"🔄 [RECONNECT] Reconnected to existing Troll {self.name} "
+                        f"(ID: {self.bot_id}, HP: {p.get('health', self.health)}) at ({p.get('x')}, {p.get('y')})"
+                    )
+                    return
+
+        res.raise_for_status()
+        data = res.json()
+        self.bot_id = data["id"]
+        print(
+            f"👹 [REGISTER] Spawned Vertex AI Troll {self.name} (ID: {self.bot_id}, Str: {self.strength}, "
+            f"HP: {data.get('health', self.health)}) at ({data['x']}, {data['y']})"
+        )
+
+    def refresh_status(self) -> Optional[Dict[str, Any]]:
+        """Get live troll state."""
+        try:
+            res = requests.get(f"{self.base_url}/players/{self.bot_id}")
+            if res.status_code == 200:
+                return res.json()
+        except Exception as e:
+            print(f"Status refresh error: {e}")
+        return None
+
+    def sleep_and_heal(self) -> bool:
+        """Execute sleep turn to recover +0.1 HP."""
+        try:
+            res = requests.post(f"{self.base_url}/players/{self.bot_id}/sleep")
+            if res.status_code == 200:
+                data = res.json()
+                print(
+                    f"💤 [SLEEP] {self.name} curled up and slept for 1 turn. "
+                    f"(+{data.get('health_gained', 0.1)} HP -> ❤️ {data.get('new_health')} HP)"
+                )
+                return True
+            else:
+                print(f"Sleep failed ({res.status_code}): {res.text}")
+                requests.post(f"{self.base_url}/players/{self.bot_id}/pass")
+                return False
+        except Exception as e:
+            print(f"Error sleeping: {e}")
+            requests.post(f"{self.base_url}/players/{self.bot_id}/pass")
+            return False
+
+    def pass_turn(self):
+        """Pass turn."""
+        try:
+            requests.post(f"{self.base_url}/players/{self.bot_id}/pass")
+            print(f"⏩ [PASS] {self.name} passed turn.")
+        except Exception as e:
+            print(f"Error passing turn: {e}")
+
+    def _find_adjacent_player(self, my_x: int, my_y: int) -> Optional[Dict[str, Any]]:
+        """Detect living adjacent player or player squad (ignores other trolls)."""
+        try:
+            players: List[Dict[str, Any]] = requests.get(f"{self.base_url}/players").json()
+            for p in players:
+                if p.get("id") == self.bot_id:
+                    continue
+                if p.get("character_type") == "troll":
+                    continue
+                if p.get("is_alive") is False or p.get("health", 10) <= 0:
+                    continue
+                chebyshev = max(abs(p["x"] - my_x), abs(p["y"] - my_y))
+                if chebyshev <= 1:
+                    return p
+        except Exception as e:
+            print(f"Error scanning adjacent players: {e}")
+        return None
+
+    def attack_player(self, defender: Dict[str, Any]):
+        """Initiate mandatory 3-bout D20 battle against adjacent player."""
+        target_label = f"Squad '{defender.get('party_id')}'" if defender.get("party_id") else f"Player {defender.get('name')}"
+        print(f"⚔️ [BATTLE CLASH] Troll {self.name} ambushes {target_label} in 3-bout D20 combat!")
+        try:
+            res = requests.post(
+                f"{self.base_url}/battles/fight",
+                json={"challenger_id": self.bot_id, "defender_id": defender["id"]},
+            )
+            if res.status_code == 200:
+                b = res.json()
+                won = b.get("winner_leader_name") == self.name or b.get("winner_party_name", "").startswith(self.name)
+                outcome = "VICTORY (+2 Victory Points!)" if won else "DEFEAT (HP damage taken)"
+                print(f"⚔️ [RESULT] {outcome}: {b.get('winner_party_name')} defeated {b.get('defeated_party_name')}")
+                for bout in b.get("bouts", []):
+                    print(
+                        f"  Bout #{bout['bout_number']}: "
+                        f"{bout['party1_name']} D20({bout['party1_roll']})×Str({bout['party1_strength']})={bout['party1_score']:.1f} vs "
+                        f"{bout['party2_name']} D20({bout['party2_roll']})×Str({bout['party2_strength']})={bout['party2_score']:.1f} "
+                        f"-> Winner: {bout['winner']}"
+                    )
+            else:
+                print(f"Battle failed ({res.status_code}): {res.text}")
+                self.pass_turn()
+        except Exception as e:
+            print(f"Error fighting battle: {e}")
+            self.pass_turn()
+
+    def _decide_action_and_direction(
+        self,
+        my_info: Dict[str, Any],
+        radar_res: Dict[str, Any],
+        available_moves: Dict[str, Any],
+    ) -> Tuple[str, Optional[str], str]:
+        """Ask Vertex AI Gemini whether to sleep or move, and which direction."""
+        my_hp = float(my_info.get("health", 10.0))
+        max_hp = float(my_info.get("max_health", 10.0))
+        nearest = radar_res.get("nearest_target")
+        rec_dir = radar_res.get("recommended_direction")
+
+        choices_desc = []
+        for d, chk in available_moves.items():
+            if chk.get("available"):
+                pen = " [squeeze penalty -0.1 STR]" if chk.get("strength_penalty", 0.0) > 0 else ""
+                choices_desc.append(f"- {d}: Target ({chk.get('target_x')}, {chk.get('target_y')}){pen}")
+
+        choices_str = "\n".join(choices_desc) if choices_desc else "No open moves available."
+
+        prompt = f"""Current Troll Status:
+- Name: "{self.name}" | HP: {my_hp:.1f} / {max_hp:.1f} | Strength: {self.strength:.1f} | Score: {my_info['score']}
+- Position: ({my_info['x']}, {my_info['y']})
+- Closest Detected Player: {nearest.get('name') if nearest else 'None'} (Distance: {nearest.get('distance') if nearest else 'N/A'}, Pos: {nearest.get('x') if nearest else '?'},{nearest.get('y') if nearest else '?'})
+- Radar Pathfinder Recommendation: {rec_dir or 'None'}
+
+Available Passable Moves:
+{choices_str}
+
+OPTIONS:
+1. "sleep" - Rest for 1 turn to heal +0.1 HP (best if injured and not in direct pursuit).
+2. "move" - Advance in one of the passable directions toward the nearest player.
+
+Decide which action to take. If moving, select the best direction from the available moves.
+Respond ONLY with JSON:
+{{"action": "sleep"|"move", "direction": "UP"|"DOWN"|"LEFT"|"RIGHT"|"UP_LEFT"|"UP_RIGHT"|"DOWN_LEFT"|"DOWN_RIGHT"|null, "reasoning": "concise strategic reasoning"}}
+"""
+        decision = self.gemini.ask_json(prompt, system_instruction=TROLL_RULES_SUMMARY) or {}
+        action = str(decision.get("action", "move")).lower().strip()
+        direction = decision.get("direction")
+        reasoning = decision.get("reasoning", "")
+
+        if action not in ("sleep", "move"):
+            action = "sleep" if my_hp < 6.0 and my_hp < max_hp else "move"
+
+        valid_dirs = [d for d, chk in available_moves.items() if chk.get("available")]
+        if action == "move":
+            if direction not in valid_dirs:
+                direction = rec_dir if rec_dir in valid_dirs else (valid_dirs[0] if valid_dirs else None)
+            if not direction:
+                action = "sleep" if my_hp < max_hp else "pass"
+
+        return action, direction, reasoning
+
+    def decide_and_act(self):
+        """Main turn decision logic."""
+        my_info = self.refresh_status()
+        if not my_info:
+            self.pass_turn()
+            return
+
+        my_x = my_info.get("x", 0)
+        my_y = my_info.get("y", 0)
+
+        # 1. Combat check: Trolls always attack adjacent players
+        adjacent_player = self._find_adjacent_player(my_x, my_y)
+        if adjacent_player:
+            self.attack_player(adjacent_player)
+            return
+
+        # 2. Get sensors
+        try:
+            radar_res = requests.get(f"{self.base_url}/players/{self.bot_id}/radar").json()
+        except Exception:
+            radar_res = {}
+
+        try:
+            moves_res = requests.get(f"{self.base_url}/players/{self.bot_id}/available-moves").json()
+            available_moves = moves_res.get("moves", {})
+        except Exception:
+            available_moves = {}
+
+        # 3. Gemini reasoning
+        action, direction, reasoning = self._decide_action_and_direction(my_info, radar_res, available_moves)
+        print(f"✨ [GEMINI REASONING] Action: {action.upper()}{f' -> {direction}' if direction else ''}. Rationale: {reasoning}")
+
+        if action == "sleep":
+            self.sleep_and_heal()
+        elif action == "move" and direction:
+            try:
+                res = requests.post(
+                    f"{self.base_url}/players/{self.bot_id}/move",
+                    json={"direction": direction},
+                ).json()
+                if res.get("battle_triggered") and res.get("battle_result"):
+                    b = res["battle_result"]
+                    print(f"⚔️ Move clash! Winner: {b.get('winner_party_name')} (Defeated: {b.get('defeated_party_name')})")
+            except Exception as e:
+                print(f"Move failed: {e}")
+                self.pass_turn()
+        else:
+            self.pass_turn()
+
+    def run(self):
+        """Main loop."""
+        self.register()
+        try:
+            while True:
+                my_status = self.refresh_status()
+                if my_status and (my_status.get("is_alive") is False or my_status.get("health", 10) <= 0):
+                    print(f"\n🪦 [FALLEN TROLL] {self.name} has fallen (0 HP)! Gravestone on board.")
+                    print(f"Final Score: {my_status.get('score', 0)} pts preserved on scoreboard. Spectating...")
+                    while True:
+                        try:
+                            conc = requests.get(f"{self.base_url}/game/conclusion").json()
+                            if conc.get("concluded"):
+                                print(f"\n🎉 [GAME CONCLUDED] Arena concluded! Winner: '{conc.get('winning_party_name')}'")
+                                return
+                        except Exception:
+                            pass
+                        time.sleep(2.0)
+
+                turn_info = requests.get(f"{self.base_url}/turn").json()
+                if not turn_info.get("game_started", False):
+                    if self.bot_id:
+                        res = requests.get(f"{self.base_url}/players/{self.bot_id}")
+                        if res.status_code == 404:
+                            print("\n⚠️ [RESET] Board regenerated. Rejoining lobby...")
+                            self.register()
+
+                    print("⏳ [LOBBY] Waiting for game to start via 'Start Game' in UI...      ", end="\r", flush=True)
+                    time.sleep(1.0)
+                    continue
+
+                curr_player_id = turn_info.get("current_player_id")
+
+                if curr_player_id == self.bot_id:
+                    print(f"\n⚡ [MY TURN] Vertex Gemini Troll {self.name} (Round {turn_info.get('round_number')}, Turn {turn_info.get('turn_number')})")
+                    self.decide_and_act()
+
+                    conc = requests.get(f"{self.base_url}/game/conclusion").json()
+                    if conc.get("concluded"):
+                        print(f"\n🎉 [GAME CONCLUDED] Arena concluded! Winner: '{conc.get('winning_party_name')}'!")
+                        break
+
+                time.sleep(self.loop_delay)
+
+        except KeyboardInterrupt:
+            print(f"\n👋 Vertex Gemini Troll {self.name} disconnecting gracefully.")
+
+
+def main():
+    parser = argparse.ArgumentParser(description="Vertex AI (Gemini) Autonomous Troll Agent for botWebWars")
+    parser.add_argument("-u", "--url", default=DEFAULT_SERVER_URL, help="botWebWars API base URL")
+    parser.add_argument("-n", "--name", default=DEFAULT_TROLL_NAME, help="Troll name")
+    parser.add_argument("-c", "--color", default=DEFAULT_TROLL_COLOR, help="Troll color hex code")
+    parser.add_argument("-s", "--strength", type=float, default=DEFAULT_TROLL_STRENGTH, help="Starting strength (1-10)")
+    parser.add_argument("-H", "--health", type=float, default=DEFAULT_TROLL_HEALTH, help="Starting health points (default: 10.0)")
+    parser.add_argument("--project-id", default=None, help="Google Cloud project ID (or VERTEX_PROJECT_ID)")
+    parser.add_argument("--location", default=DEFAULT_LOCATION, help="Vertex AI region (default: global)")
+    parser.add_argument("--model", default=DEFAULT_MODEL, help="Gemini model (default: gemini-2.5-flash)")
+    parser.add_argument("--api-key", default=None, help="Google AI Studio or Vertex API key")
+    parser.add_argument("--loop-delay", type=float, default=1.0, help="Polling interval in seconds")
+
+    args = parser.parse_args()
+
+    agent = GearTrollAgent(
+        name=args.name,
+        color=args.color,
+        strength=args.strength,
+        health=args.health,
+        server_url=args.url,
+        project_id=args.project_id,
+        location=args.location,
+        model=args.model,
+        api_key=args.api_key,
+        loop_delay=args.loop_delay,
+    )
+
+    auth_ok, auth_msg = agent.gemini.check_auth()
+    print(f"🔐 [AUTH CHECK] {auth_msg}")
+    if not auth_ok:
+        print("⚠️ Warning: Gemini calls will fail without valid credentials.")
+
+    agent.run()
+
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    main()

trollagent_gear/requirements.txt

@@ -0,0 +1,2 @@
+requests>=2.31.0
+google-auth>=2.28.0

version.ini

@@ -1,2 +1,2 @@
 [metadata]
-version = 1.3
+version = 1.4