Episode 10: Final Wrap-Up & Expansion Ideas

1. Built the project

A console-based MOBA-style Java game using full OOP design.

Feature	Description
Heroes	Base class + subclasses (Warrior, Mage) using inheritance
Encapsulation	Properties like hp, name, skills are private with controlled access
Abstraction	Hero, Skill, and StatusEffect are abstract base classes
Polymorphism	Override methods like useSkill() and apply()
Design Patterns	Factory Pattern (ChampionFactory) for champion creation
Battle System	Turn-based loop: Player vs Bot
Status Effects	Burn, Stun, and Heal effects via StatusEffect
PvE Bot	Basic AI using random decisions

2. Architecture Overview

model/
├── Hero.java (abstract)
├── Warrior.java / Mage.java (extends Hero)
├── Skill.java (abstract)
├── BasicAttack.java / Fireball.java (extends Skill)

effect/
├── StatusEffect.java (abstract)
├── BurnEffect.java / HealEffect.java / StunEffect.java

factory/
├── ChampionFactory.java

main/
├── Main.java

3. Expansion Ideas

Here are ways students can extend the game and keep learning:

1. Cooldowns for Skills

Add cooldown to Skill class and prevent usage until ready.

protected int cooldown;
protected int currentCooldown;

2. Smarter Bot AI

Make bot evaluate HP, choose heal, or stun tactically.

3. Save/Load System

Use file I/O to let users save and resume games.

4. Add Buff/Debuff Effects

E.g., ShieldEffect, PoisonEffect, SpeedBoost, etc.

5. Multiple Champions (Team Fight)

Let players choose teams of 3 champions, battle in turns.

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Congratulations!

You’ve completed a full OOP Java game project using real-world design techniques. This foundation prepares students to:

• Understand game architecture
• Apply OOP in projects
• Start building GUI-based or online multiplayer games in the future!