Add a dodge roll that protects only in the middle of the roll

A dodge that protects for its whole length is too strong, and one that protects for none of it feels cheated. Add a cost and a pause so rolling is a decision, not a habit. This entry shows which part of the roll should be safe and when you may roll again.

Why this works

A dodge becomes a decision when it protects only part of the time and costs something. Immunity in the middle rewards timing, exposed edges punish a panicked press, and a limited supply of energy stops it from becoming a habit.

When not to use it

Do not give a dodge to games where movement and blocking are the defence, or where attacks are too fast for any timing to help. A roll there is clumsy. Offer a sidestep or a shield instead.

In the full entry

• What to build, step by step
• Starting values and the reason for each
• 4 common mistakes and the fix
• A diagram of every state
• 24 lines of example code with 3 checks that pass
• How your AI shows you that it works

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Use the Spielerando entry "Add a dodge roll that protects only in the middle of the roll" (read_entry dodge-roll-with-stamina-and-iframes) in my game. Build it step by step, and show me how you checked that it works.

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