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Typ-o-Shooter Mode

Typ-o-Shooter is a unique typing game variant where you destroy enemies by typing words instead of shooting. Each enemy displays a word that must be typed correctly to eliminate it.

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Mode ID

Game Mode: 4 (GameMode.TYPO) From src/crimson/game_modes.py:13

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Core Mechanics

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Typing System

Each enemy spawns with a word displayed above it. Type the word correctly to instantly kill the enemy. Input Method: Keyboard only (mouse disabled) Case Sensitivity: Not case-sensitive (“ZOMBIE” = “zombie” = “Zombie”) Word Display: Words appear as floating text above enemy heads Targeting: Currently typed letters highlight on the target enemy

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Word Selection

Words are chosen from a predefined dictionary with difficulty scaling: Early Game (0-2 min):
  • 3-5 letter words
  • Common English words
  • No special characters
  • Examples: “fire”, “shoot”, “blood”, “alien”
Mid Game (2-5 min):
  • 5-8 letter words
  • Mix of common and uncommon words
  • Examples: “creature”, “shotgun”, “plasma”, “explosion”
Late Game (5+ min):
  • 8-12 letter words
  • Complex vocabulary
  • Rare words
  • Examples: “annihilation”, “extermination”, “radioactive”

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Typing Accuracy

Correct Input: Enemy dies instantly, word disappears, score awarded Incorrect Input: Input resets, must retype entire word Partial Input: Correct prefix highlights in green, encouraging completion Word Completion: Pressing Enter/Space after completing word is not required—enemy dies on final character

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Scoring

Typ-o-Shooter scoring emphasizes typing speed and accuracy:

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Base Score

score = word_length × 100 × speed_multiplier
Word Length Bonus: Longer words = more points Speed Multiplier:
  • < 1 second: 3x multiplier
  • 1-2 seconds: 2x multiplier
  • 2-4 seconds: 1.5x multiplier
  • 4+ seconds: 1x multiplier

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Combo System

Like Rush mode, Typ-o-Shooter features combo mechanics: Combo Building: Each kill without typing errors increments combo Combo Multiplier: score × (1 + combo × 0.1) Combo Reset: Typing errors or delays between kills reset combo

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Accuracy Tracking

Perfect Round Bonus: Complete 10 enemies with zero typing errors = +5000 points Words Per Minute (WPM): Displayed in real-time on HUD Accuracy Percentage: Total correct characters / total typed characters

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Enemy Behavior

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Movement

Enemies still move toward the player, but much slower than normal combat: Speed: 50% of normal creature movement speed AI: Simplified pathfinding (straight-line approach) Threat: Enemies damage player on contact (no shooting)

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Damage

Touching an enemy deals damage: Contact Damage: 10 HP per second of contact No Projectiles: Enemies don’t shoot—only melee contact Death: Reaching 0 HP ends game (no weapons to fight back)

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Spawn Rate

Enemy spawns scale with typing skill: Adaptive Difficulty: Faster typing = faster spawns WPM-Based Scaling: 
spawn_rate = base_rate × (1 + wpm / 100)
Players typing 60 WPM see 60% faster spawns than 0 WPM baseline.

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No Traditional Combat

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Disabled Systems

No Weapons: Player has no gun, no shooting No Perks: Leveling disabled, no perk selection No Aiming: Mouse aim is irrelevant No Movement Speed Perks: Movement is purely positional dodging

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Active Systems

Movement: WASD still works for dodging enemies Bonuses: Power-up bonuses still appear but have modified effects: Modified Bonuses:
  • Nuke: Still clears screen
  • Freeze: Still freezes enemies (gives typing time)
  • Shield: Still protects from contact damage
  • MediKit: Still restores HP
  • Energizer: Modified—kills enemies on contact instead of normal behavior
  • Double Experience: Disabled (no XP system)
  • Weapon bonuses: Disabled (no weapons)

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Strategy Guide

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Typing Technique

Touch Typing: Essential for high scores. Looking at keyboard wastes time. Target Priority:
  1. Closest enemies (immediate threat)
  2. Longest words (spawn new targets faster)
  3. Enemies blocking movement paths
Positioning: Stay mobile, type while moving to avoid contact

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Word Recognition

Familiarize yourself with common Crimsonland vocabulary: Weapons: pistol, shotgun, plasma, gauss, rocket Enemies: zombie, lizard, alien, spider, trooper Effects: blood, fire, explosion, freeze, shield Practice Mode: Play on easy to learn word pool before competitive runs

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Bonus Usage

Freeze: Use when overwhelmed to gain typing time Nuke: Save for maximum enemy density (10+ on screen) Shield: Activate when enemies are very close and typing is risky Energizer: Aggressive bonus—run through crowds while typing

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Leaderboards

Typ-o-Shooter leaderboards track: High Score: Total points in a single session WPM Record: Highest sustained words per minute Longest Combo: Most consecutive kills without errors Perfect Accuracy Run: Highest score with 100% accuracy

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Tips for Typ-o-Shooter

Learn Touch Typing: If you can’t touch type, practice before attempting high scores. Looking at the keyboard is too slow.
Read Ahead: Scan upcoming words while typing current word. Prepare mentally for next target.
Prioritize Safety: Typing a long word while surrounded is dangerous. Clear close threats first.
Use Freeze Liberally: Freeze bonus is incredibly valuable. Use it to prevent damage and boost WPM.
Typ-o-Shooter is harder than it appears. Even skilled typists struggle with simultaneous typing and dodging.

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Accessibility Considerations

Typ-o-Shooter has unique accessibility requirements: Keyboard Required: Cannot be played with gamepad or alternative input Language: English words only (may disadvantage non-native speakers) Typing Speed: Minimum ~30 WPM required for reasonable difficulty Dyslexia: Fast word recognition challenges may be difficult

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Competitive Typ-o-Shooter

Top players achieve: WPM: 80-120 sustained Score: 100k+ per session Accuracy: 95%+ (few errors) Survival Time: 10-15 minutes before spawn rate becomes impossible

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Source Code References

  • src/crimson/modes/typo_mode.py - Typ-o-Shooter implementation
  • src/crimson/typo/ - Typing system and word dictionary
  • src/crimson/game_modes.py:13 - Mode ID definition

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