Sudden Death

Sudden death activates when matches run long, dramatically increasing intensity to force a conclusion.

Configuration Parameters

Parameter	Description	Effect
enabled	Toggle sudden death	Activates time-based pressure
afterFrames	Trigger delay from start	Time before activation
durationFrames	Transition period	How long intensification takes
gravityMultiplier	Gravity scaling	Dramatically increases pull
centerShiftRadius	Gravity center orbit	Creates moving gravity well
centerShiftPeriodFrames	Center orbit period	Controls spiral speed
orbAttraction	Inter-orb gravity	Draws orbs together

Current Configuration

Enabled:           Yes
Trigger:           600 frames (~5 seconds)
Duration:          360 frames (~3 seconds)
Gravity:           16x multiplier
Center Shift:      100px radius, 150-frame period
Orb Attraction:    0.5

Activation Timeline

Frame 0      Game starts
    │
Frame 600    Sudden death begins
    │        ├── Gravity starts increasing
    │        ├── Center starts spiraling
    │        └── Orb attraction activates
    │
Frame 960    Full intensity reached
    │        ├── Gravity at 16x
    │        └── Maximum chaos
    │
    ▼
Game ends    When 1 orb remains

Effects

Gravity multiplies over the transition period. The gravity center orbits, creating a whirlpool effect. Orbs are pulled toward each other, this forces confrontation between remaining orbs.

During sudden death:

• Arena may darken or change color
• Gravity effects become visible
• Particle effects intensify

Gameplay Impact

Phase	Gameplay
Normal	Tactical, spacing matters
Early SD	Center becomes dangerous
Mid SD	Hard to avoid center
Full SD	Chaotic, forced confrontation

Design Purpose

Sudden death serves multiple purposes:

1. Time limit: Prevents infinite games
2. Excitement: Dramatic finish
3. Fairness: Forces resolution

Next Steps

• Parameter Reference - All parameters
• Engine Overview - Full engine architecture
• Gravity System - Normal gravity mechanics