Gladiator Command – v0.5.2 Update

This update removes the bloated tutorial system and introduces fast, intuitive keyboard controls, making the game smoother for new and returning players alike.

🎯 What’s New

🧠 Tutorial Overhaul

• Removed the old help screens & overlays

• New Event Log guidance walks you through key steps:

  "Press [1] to recruit", "Press [5] to fight", "Press [Enter] to end day"

• Day 2 now warns you: defeat all 4 bosses or go bankrupt and lose your save

🎮 Keyboard Shortcuts

• Navigate instantly:

  • 1 Recruit | 2 Train | 3 Equip | 4 Market | 5 Arena

  • Enter to end day, Esc to return to Management

• Scene-aware: keys only work where relevant

🏟️ Arena Fixes

• Auto-selects first gladiator and opponent

• Match preview shows instantly

• Clear “No gladiators available” message

🖥️ UI & Tooltips

• Added tooltips for all buttons, gold, prestige, and End Day

• Red styling and multiline text for clarity

🛠️ Other Fixes & Improvements

• Removed debug prints

• Cleaner input handling

• Tutorial files deleted

• BBCode formatting fixed

v0.5.2 makes Gladiator Command faster, clearer, and less confusing — no hand-holding, just smart guidance and clean execution.