Advanced Features

For power users and server administrators, Helix offers advanced controls to ensure smooth gameplay and easy management of game sessions. This section details features that go beyond the basic play experience.

Game Session Management

Active Game Control: Helix enforces that only one game can be active per channel. This prevents overlapping sessions and keeps the playing field clear.
Admin Commands: Administrators can use dedicated commands (e.g., /endgame) to forcefully end a game session if it stalls or if players become inactive. This helps prevent channels from becoming locked by abandoned games.
Inactivity Timeout: An inactivity timer automatically terminates a game if no moves are made within a set period. This ensures that games don’t linger indefinitely and keeps channels active.

Logging & Error Handling

Centralized Logging: Detailed logs track every move, command, and game state change. This makes it easier for administrators to diagnose issues and for developers to debug errors.
Error Notifications: When an error occurs (such as a failed command or invalid move), Helix provides clear, user-friendly messages. This helps players understand what went wrong and how to fix it.

Customization & Configuration

Adjustable Parameters: Administrators can tweak key game settings, such as the number of turns per game, power values, and cooldown times, to best fit their community’s needs.
Permission Management: Specific commands, especially those that affect game state (like ending a game), are restricted to designated admin roles. This maintains order and prevents misuse of powerful commands.

Future Enhancements

Extended Analytics: Plans are in place to offer more detailed insights into game statistics, such as win rates, move popularity, and player performance.
Community Feedback Integration: We’re continually refining Helix based on user input. Advanced features will include better reporting tools and a user dashboard for real-time game insights.

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Game Session Management

Active Game Control: Helix enforces that only one game can be active per channel. This prevents overlapping sessions and keeps the playing field clear.

Admin Commands: Administrators can use dedicated commands (e.g., /endgame) to forcefully end a game session if it stalls or if players become inactive. This helps prevent channels from becoming locked by abandoned games.

Inactivity Timeout: An inactivity timer automatically terminates a game if no moves are made within a set period. This ensures that games don’t linger indefinitely and keeps channels active.

Logging & Error Handling

Centralized Logging: Detailed logs track every move, command, and game state change. This makes it easier for administrators to diagnose issues and for developers to debug errors.

Error Notifications: When an error occurs (such as a failed command or invalid move), Helix provides clear, user-friendly messages. This helps players understand what went wrong and how to fix it.

Customization & Configuration

Adjustable Parameters: Administrators can tweak key game settings, such as the number of turns per game, power values, and cooldown times, to best fit their community’s needs.

Permission Management: Specific commands, especially those that affect game state (like ending a game), are restricted to designated admin roles. This maintains order and prevents misuse of powerful commands.

Future Enhancements

Extended Analytics: Plans are in place to offer more detailed insights into game statistics, such as win rates, move popularity, and player performance.

Community Feedback Integration: We’re continually refining Helix based on user input. Advanced features will include better reporting tools and a user dashboard for real-time game insights.