Fix chat and other players not showing up

.gitignore

@@ -11,3 +11,5 @@ goonscape.exe
 # OS files
 .DS_Store
 Thumbs.db 
+
+resources/models/old_and_test/

LICENSE

@@ -1,11 +1,21 @@
-“Commons Clause” License Condition v1.0
+MIT License
 
-The Software is provided to you by the Licensor under the License, as defined below, subject to the following condition.
+Copyright (c) 2025 bdnugget
 
-Without limiting other conditions in the License, the grant of rights under the License will not include, and the License does not grant to you,  right to Sell the Software.
+Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person obtaining a copy
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+The above copyright notice and this permission notice shall be included in all
+copies or substantial portions of the Software.
 
-Software: GoonScape
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+LIABILITY, WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE, ARISING FROM,
+OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOFTWARE OR THE USE OR OTHER DEALINGS IN THE
+SOFTWARE.

assets/assets.go

@@ -1,41 +1,274 @@
 package assets
 
 import (
+	"fmt"
+	"os"
+
 	"gitea.boner.be/bdnugget/goonscape/types"
 	rl "github.com/gen2brain/raylib-go/raylib"
 )
 
+// Helper function to load animations for a model
+func loadModelAnimations(animPaths map[string]string) (types.AnimationSet, error) {
+	var animSet types.AnimationSet
+
+	// Only try to load animations if environment variable isn't set
+	if os.Getenv("GOONSCAPE_DISABLE_ANIMATIONS") == "1" {
+		return animSet, nil
+	}
+
+	// Load idle animations if specified
+	if idlePath, ok := animPaths["idle"]; ok {
+		idleAnims := rl.LoadModelAnimations(idlePath)
+		if len(idleAnims) > 0 {
+			animSet.Idle = idleAnims
+			rl.TraceLog(rl.LogInfo, "Loaded idle animation: %s (%d frames, %f seconds)",
+				idlePath, idleAnims[0].FrameCount, float32(idleAnims[0].FrameCount)/60.0)
+		}
+	}
+
+	// Load walk animations if specified
+	if walkPath, ok := animPaths["walk"]; ok {
+		walkAnims := rl.LoadModelAnimations(walkPath)
+		if len(walkAnims) > 0 {
+			animSet.Walk = walkAnims
+			rl.TraceLog(rl.LogInfo, "Loaded walk animation: %s (%d frames, %f seconds)",
+				walkPath, walkAnims[0].FrameCount, float32(walkAnims[0].FrameCount)/60.0)
+		}
+	}
+
+	return animSet, nil
+}
+
+// ValidateModel checks if a model is valid and properly loaded
+func ValidateModel(model rl.Model) error {
+	if model.Meshes == nil {
+		return fmt.Errorf("model has nil meshes")
+	}
+	if model.Meshes.VertexCount <= 0 {
+		return fmt.Errorf("model has invalid vertex count")
+	}
+	return nil
+}
+
+// CompletelyAvoidExternalModels determines if we should avoid loading external models
+func CompletelyAvoidExternalModels() bool {
+	return os.Getenv("GOONSCAPE_SAFE_MODE") == "1"
+}
+
+// SafeLoadModel attempts to load a model, returning a placeholder if it fails
+func SafeLoadModel(fileName string, fallbackShape int, fallbackColor rl.Color) (rl.Model, bool, rl.Color) {
+	// Don't even try to load external models in safe mode
+	if CompletelyAvoidExternalModels() {
+		rl.TraceLog(rl.LogInfo, "Safe mode enabled, using primitive shape instead of %s", fileName)
+		return createPrimitiveShape(fallbackShape), false, fallbackColor
+	}
+
+	defer func() {
+		// Recover from any panics during model loading
+		if r := recover(); r != nil {
+			rl.TraceLog(rl.LogError, "Panic in SafeLoadModel: %v", r)
+		}
+	}()
+
+	// Try to load the model
+	model := rl.LoadModel(fileName)
+
+	// Check if the model is valid
+	if model.Meshes == nil || model.Meshes.VertexCount <= 0 {
+		rl.TraceLog(rl.LogWarning, "Failed to load model %s, using placeholder", fileName)
+		return createPrimitiveShape(fallbackShape), false, fallbackColor
+	}
+
+	// For real models, return zero color since we don't need it
+	return model, true, rl.Color{}
+}
+
+// createPrimitiveShape creates a simple shape without loading external models
+func createPrimitiveShape(shapeType int) rl.Model {
+	var mesh rl.Mesh
+
+	switch shapeType {
+	case 0: // Cube
+		mesh = rl.GenMeshCube(1.0, 2.0, 1.0)
+	case 1: // Sphere
+		mesh = rl.GenMeshSphere(1.0, 8, 8)
+	case 2: // Cylinder
+		mesh = rl.GenMeshCylinder(0.8, 2.0, 8)
+	case 3: // Cone
+		mesh = rl.GenMeshCone(1.0, 2.0, 8)
+	default: // Default to cube
+		mesh = rl.GenMeshCube(1.0, 2.0, 1.0)
+	}
+
+	model := rl.LoadModelFromMesh(mesh)
+	return model
+}
+
 func LoadModels() ([]types.ModelAsset, error) {
-	goonerModel := rl.LoadModel("resources/models/goonion.obj")
+	// Force safe mode for now until we fix the segfault
-	goonerTexture := rl.LoadTexture("resources/models/goonion.png")
+	os.Setenv("GOONSCAPE_SAFE_MODE", "1")
-	rl.SetMaterialTexture(goonerModel.Materials, rl.MapDiffuse, goonerTexture)
 
-	coomerModel := rl.LoadModel("resources/models/coomer.obj")
+	models := make([]types.ModelAsset, 0, 3)
-	coomerTexture := rl.LoadTexture("resources/models/coomer.png")
-	rl.SetMaterialTexture(coomerModel.Materials, rl.MapDiffuse, coomerTexture)
 
-	shrekeModel := rl.LoadModel("resources/models/shreke.obj")
+	// Use environment variable to completely disable model loading
+	safeMode := CompletelyAvoidExternalModels()
+
+	// Colors for the different models
+	goonerColor := rl.Color{R: 255, G: 200, B: 200, A: 255} // Pinkish
+	coomerColor := rl.Color{R: 200, G: 230, B: 255, A: 255} // Light blue
+	shrekeColor := rl.Color{R: 180, G: 255, B: 180, A: 255} // Light green
+
+	// If in safe mode, create all models directly without loading
+	if safeMode {
+		// Gooner model (cube)
+		cube := createPrimitiveShape(0)
+		models = append(models, types.ModelAsset{
+			Model:            cube,
+			YOffset:          0.0,
+			PlaceholderColor: goonerColor,
+		})
+
+		// Coomer model (sphere)
+		sphere := createPrimitiveShape(1)
+		models = append(models, types.ModelAsset{
+			Model:            sphere,
+			YOffset:          -4.0,
+			PlaceholderColor: coomerColor,
+		})
+
+		// Shreke model (cylinder)
+		cylinder := createPrimitiveShape(2)
+		models = append(models, types.ModelAsset{
+			Model:            cylinder,
+			YOffset:          0.0,
+			PlaceholderColor: shrekeColor,
+		})
+
+		return models, nil
+	}
+
+	// The rest of the function with normal model loading
+	// Load Goonion model with error handling
+	var goonerModel rl.Model
+	var success bool
+	var modelColor rl.Color
+
+	goonerModel, success, modelColor = SafeLoadModel("resources/models/gooner/walk_no_y_transform.glb", 0, goonerColor)
+
+	// Create animations only if model was loaded successfully
+	var goonerAnims types.AnimationSet
+	if success {
+		goonerAnims, _ = loadModelAnimations(map[string]string{
+			"idle": "resources/models/gooner/idle_no_y_transform.glb",
+			"walk": "resources/models/gooner/walk_no_y_transform.glb",
+		})
+
+		// Apply transformations
+		transform := rl.MatrixIdentity()
+		transform = rl.MatrixMultiply(transform, rl.MatrixRotateY(180*rl.Deg2rad))
+		transform = rl.MatrixMultiply(transform, rl.MatrixRotateX(-90*rl.Deg2rad))
+		transform = rl.MatrixMultiply(transform, rl.MatrixScale(1.0, 1.0, 1.0))
+		goonerModel.Transform = transform
+	}
+
+	// Always add a model (real or placeholder)
+	models = append(models, types.ModelAsset{
+		Model:            goonerModel,
+		Animation:        append(goonerAnims.Idle, goonerAnims.Walk...),
+		AnimFrames:       int32(len(goonerAnims.Idle) + len(goonerAnims.Walk)),
+		Animations:       goonerAnims,
+		YOffset:          0.0,
+		PlaceholderColor: modelColor,
+	})
+
+	// Coomer model with safe loading - using a sphere shape
+	var coomerModel rl.Model
+	coomerModel, success, modelColor = SafeLoadModel("resources/models/coomer/idle_notransy.glb", 1, coomerColor)
+
+	if success {
+		// Only load animations if the model loaded successfully
+		coomerAnims, _ := loadModelAnimations(map[string]string{
+			"idle": "resources/models/coomer/idle_notransy.glb",
+			"walk": "resources/models/coomer/unsteadywalk_notransy.glb",
+		})
+
+		// Apply transformations
+		transform := rl.MatrixIdentity()
+		transform = rl.MatrixMultiply(transform, rl.MatrixRotateY(180*rl.Deg2rad))
+		transform = rl.MatrixMultiply(transform, rl.MatrixRotateX(-90*rl.Deg2rad))
+		transform = rl.MatrixMultiply(transform, rl.MatrixScale(1.0, 1.0, 1.0))
+		coomerModel.Transform = transform
+
+		models = append(models, types.ModelAsset{
+			Model:            coomerModel,
+			Animation:        append(coomerAnims.Idle, coomerAnims.Walk...),
+			AnimFrames:       int32(len(coomerAnims.Idle) + len(coomerAnims.Walk)),
+			Animations:       coomerAnims,
+			YOffset:          -4.0,
+			PlaceholderColor: rl.Color{}, // Not a placeholder
+		})
+	} else {
+		// Add a placeholder with different shape/color
+		models = append(models, types.ModelAsset{
+			Model:            coomerModel,
+			YOffset:          -4.0,
+			PlaceholderColor: modelColor,
+		})
+	}
+
+	// Shreke model with safe loading - using a cylinder shape
+	var shrekeModel rl.Model
+	shrekeModel, success, modelColor = SafeLoadModel("resources/models/shreke.obj", 2, shrekeColor)
+
+	if success {
+		// Only proceed with texture if model loaded
 		shrekeTexture := rl.LoadTexture("resources/models/shreke.png")
+		if shrekeTexture.ID <= 0 {
+			rl.TraceLog(rl.LogWarning, "Failed to load shreke texture")
+		} else {
 			rl.SetMaterialTexture(shrekeModel.Materials, rl.MapDiffuse, shrekeTexture)
 
-	return []types.ModelAsset{
+			models = append(models, types.ModelAsset{
-		{Model: goonerModel, Texture: goonerTexture},
+				Model:            shrekeModel,
-		{Model: coomerModel, Texture: coomerTexture},
+				Texture:          shrekeTexture,
-		{Model: shrekeModel, Texture: shrekeTexture},
+				YOffset:          0.0,
-	}, nil
+				PlaceholderColor: rl.Color{}, // Not a placeholder
+			})
+		}
+	} else {
+		// Add another placeholder with different shape/color
+		models = append(models, types.ModelAsset{
+			Model:            shrekeModel,
+			YOffset:          0.0,
+			PlaceholderColor: modelColor,
+		})
+	}
+
+	if len(models) == 0 {
+		return nil, fmt.Errorf("failed to load any models")
+	}
+
+	return models, nil
 }
 
 func LoadMusic(filename string) (rl.Music, error) {
-	return rl.LoadMusicStream(filename), nil
+	defer func() {
-}
+		// Recover from any panics during music loading
-
+		if r := recover(); r != nil {
-func UnloadModels(models []types.ModelAsset) {
+			rl.TraceLog(rl.LogError, "Panic in LoadMusic: %v", r)
-	for _, model := range models {
-		rl.UnloadModel(model.Model)
-		rl.UnloadTexture(model.Texture)
 		}
-}
+	}()
 
-func UnloadMusic(music rl.Music) {
+	// Skip loading music if environment variable is set
-	rl.UnloadMusicStream(music)
+	if os.Getenv("GOONSCAPE_DISABLE_AUDIO") == "1" {
+		rl.TraceLog(rl.LogInfo, "Audio disabled, skipping music loading")
+		return rl.Music{}, fmt.Errorf("audio disabled")
+	}
+
+	music := rl.LoadMusicStream(filename)
+	if music.Stream.Buffer == nil {
+		return music, fmt.Errorf("failed to load music: %s", filename)
+	}
+	return music, nil
 }

constants.go

@@ -2,20 +2,11 @@ package main
 
 import "time"
 
+// Game world constants
 const (
-	MapWidth   = 50
+	// Server-related constants
-	MapHeight  = 50
+	ServerTickRate = 600 * time.Millisecond // RuneScape-style tick rate
-	TileSize   = 32
+	ClientTickRate = 50 * time.Millisecond  // Client runs at higher rate for smooth rendering
-	TileHeight = 2.0
+	MaxTickDesync  = 5                      // Max ticks behind before forcing resync
-	TickRate   = 600 * time.Millisecond // Server tick rate (600ms)
+	DefaultPort    = "6969"                 // Default server port
-	serverAddr = "localhost:6969"
-
-	// RuneScape-style tick rate (600ms)
-	ServerTickRate = 600 * time.Millisecond
-
-	// Client might run at a higher tick rate for smooth rendering
-	ClientTickRate = 50 * time.Millisecond
-
-	// Maximum number of ticks we can get behind before forcing a resync
-	MaxTickDesync = 5
 )

game/camera.go

@@ -10,6 +10,7 @@ var (
 	cameraDistance = float32(20.0)
 	cameraYaw      = float32(145.0)
 	cameraPitch    = float32(45.0)
+	lastMousePos   rl.Vector2 // Add this to track mouse movement
 )
 
 func UpdateCamera(camera *rl.Camera3D, player rl.Vector3, deltaTime float32) {
@@ -32,6 +33,34 @@ func UpdateCamera(camera *rl.Camera3D, player rl.Vector3, deltaTime float32) {
 		}
 	}
 
+	// Handle middle mouse camera rotation
+	if rl.IsMouseButtonDown(rl.MouseMiddleButton) {
+		currentMousePos := rl.GetMousePosition()
+
+		// If we just started holding the button, initialize last position
+		if !rl.IsMouseButtonPressed(rl.MouseMiddleButton) {
+			mouseDelta := rl.Vector2{
+				X: currentMousePos.X - lastMousePos.X,
+				Y: currentMousePos.Y - lastMousePos.Y,
+			}
+
+			// Adjust rotation speed as needed
+			cameraYaw += mouseDelta.X * 0.5 * deltaTime * 60
+			cameraPitch += mouseDelta.Y * 0.5 * deltaTime * 60
+
+			// Clamp pitch to prevent camera flipping
+			if cameraPitch < 20 {
+				cameraPitch = 20
+			}
+			if cameraPitch > 85 {
+				cameraPitch = 85
+			}
+		}
+
+		lastMousePos = currentMousePos
+	}
+
+	// Keep the keyboard controls too
 	if rl.IsKeyDown(rl.KeyRight) {
 		cameraYaw += 100 * deltaTime
 	}

game/chat.go

@@ -2,6 +2,8 @@ package game
 
 import (
 	"fmt"
+	"log"
+	"sync"
 	"time"
 
 	"gitea.boner.be/bdnugget/goonscape/types"
@@ -25,6 +27,7 @@ type Chat struct {
 	cursorPos    int
 	scrollOffset int
 	userData     interface{}
+	mutex        sync.RWMutex
 }
 
 func NewChat() *Chat {
@@ -49,6 +52,15 @@ func (c *Chat) AddMessage(playerID int32, content string) {
 }
 
 func (c *Chat) HandleServerMessages(messages []*pb.ChatMessage) {
+	c.mutex.Lock()
+	defer c.mutex.Unlock()
+
+	if len(messages) == 0 {
+		return
+	}
+
+	log.Printf("Processing %d chat messages", len(messages))
+
 	// Convert protobuf messages to our local type
 	for _, msg := range messages {
 		localMsg := types.ChatMessage{
@@ -64,6 +76,7 @@ func (c *Chat) HandleServerMessages(messages []*pb.ChatMessage) {
 				c.messages = c.messages[1:]
 			}
 			c.messages = append(c.messages, localMsg)
+			log.Printf("Added chat message from %s: %s", msg.Username, msg.Content)
 
 			// Scroll to latest message if it's not already visible
 			visibleMessages := int((chatHeight - inputHeight) / messageHeight)
@@ -87,6 +100,9 @@ func (c *Chat) HandleServerMessages(messages []*pb.ChatMessage) {
 						ExpireTime: time.Now().Add(6 * time.Second),
 					}
 					otherPlayer.Unlock()
+					log.Printf("Added floating message to other player %d", msg.PlayerId)
+				} else {
+					log.Printf("Could not find other player %d to add floating message", msg.PlayerId)
 				}
 			}
 		}
@@ -94,6 +110,9 @@ func (c *Chat) HandleServerMessages(messages []*pb.ChatMessage) {
 }
 
 func (c *Chat) Draw(screenWidth, screenHeight int32) {
+	c.mutex.RLock()
+	defer c.mutex.RUnlock()
+
 	// Calculate chat window width based on screen width
 	chatWindowWidth := screenWidth - (chatMargin * 2)
 

game/game.go

@@ -1,7 +1,8 @@
 package game
 
 import (
-	"os"
+	"fmt"
+	"sync"
 	"time"
 
 	"gitea.boner.be/bdnugget/goonscape/assets"
@@ -19,9 +20,11 @@ type Game struct {
 	Music        rl.Music
 	Chat         *Chat
 	MenuOpen     bool
-	QuitChan     chan struct{} // Channel to signal shutdown
+	quitChan     chan struct{}
 	loginScreen  *LoginScreen
 	isLoggedIn   bool
+	cleanupOnce  sync.Once
+	frameCounter int // For periodic logging
 }
 
 func New() *Game {
@@ -36,7 +39,7 @@ func New() *Game {
 			Projection: rl.CameraPerspective,
 		},
 		Chat:        NewChat(),
-		QuitChan:    make(chan struct{}),
+		quitChan:    make(chan struct{}),
 		loginScreen: NewLoginScreen(),
 	}
 	game.Chat.userData = game
@@ -44,15 +47,32 @@ func New() *Game {
 }
 
 func (g *Game) LoadAssets() error {
-	var err error
+	var loadErr error
-	g.Models, err = assets.LoadModels()
+	defer func() {
-	if err != nil {
+		if r := recover(); r != nil {
-		return err
+			loadErr = fmt.Errorf("panic during asset loading: %v", r)
+			// Cleanup any partially loaded assets
+			g.Cleanup()
+		}
+	}()
+
+	// Load models with better error handling
+	g.Models, loadErr = assets.LoadModels()
+	if loadErr != nil {
+		return fmt.Errorf("failed to load models: %v", loadErr)
 	}
 
-	g.Music, err = assets.LoadMusic("resources/audio/GoonScape2.mp3")
+	// Verify model loading
-	if err != nil {
+	for i, model := range g.Models {
-		return err
+		if model.Model.Meshes == nil {
+			return fmt.Errorf("model %d failed to load properly", i)
+		}
+	}
+
+	// Load music with better error handling
+	g.Music, loadErr = assets.LoadMusic("resources/audio/GoonScape2.mp3")
+	if loadErr != nil {
+		return fmt.Errorf("failed to load music: %v", loadErr)
 	}
 
 	return nil
@@ -68,23 +88,18 @@ func (g *Game) Update(deltaTime float32) {
 				return
 			}
 
-			// Assign model based on player ID
-			modelIndex := int(playerID) % len(g.Models)
 			g.Player = &types.Player{
 				Speed:      50.0,
 				TargetPath: []types.Tile{},
 				UserData:   g,
 				QuitDone:   make(chan struct{}),
 				ID:         playerID,
-				Model:      g.Models[modelIndex].Model,
-				Texture:    g.Models[modelIndex].Texture,
 			}
+			g.AssignModelToPlayer(g.Player)
 
-			go network.HandleServerCommunication(conn, playerID, g.Player, g.OtherPlayers, g.QuitChan)
+			go network.HandleServerCommunication(conn, playerID, g.Player, g.OtherPlayers, g.quitChan)
 			g.isLoggedIn = true
-			return
 		}
-		g.loginScreen.Draw()
 		return
 	}
 
@@ -115,7 +130,28 @@ func (g *Game) Update(deltaTime float32) {
 		g.Player.MoveTowards(g.Player.TargetPath[0], deltaTime, GetMapGrid())
 	}
 
+	// Periodically log information about other players
+	g.frameCounter++
+	if g.frameCounter%300 == 0 {
+		rl.TraceLog(rl.LogInfo, "There are %d other players", len(g.OtherPlayers))
+		for id, other := range g.OtherPlayers {
+			rl.TraceLog(rl.LogInfo, "Other player ID: %d, Position: (%f, %f, %f), Has model: %v",
+				id, other.PosActual.X, other.PosActual.Y, other.PosActual.Z, other.Model.Meshes != nil)
+		}
+	}
+
+	// Process other players
 	for _, other := range g.OtherPlayers {
+		if other == nil {
+			continue
+		}
+
+		// Make sure other players have models assigned
+		if other.Model.Meshes == nil {
+			g.AssignModelToPlayer(other)
+		}
+
+		// Update other player movement
 		if len(other.TargetPath) > 0 {
 			other.MoveTowards(other.TargetPath[0], deltaTime, GetMapGrid())
 		}
@@ -153,18 +189,55 @@ func (g *Game) DrawMap() {
 }
 
 func (g *Game) DrawPlayer(player *types.Player, model rl.Model) {
-	player.Lock()
+	// No need for lock in rendering, we'll use a "take snapshot" approach
-	defer player.Unlock()
+	// This avoids potential deadlocks and makes the rendering more consistent
+
+	// Check for invalid model
+	if model.Meshes == nil || model.Meshes.VertexCount <= 0 {
+		// Don't try to draw invalid models
+		return
+	}
 
 	grid := GetMapGrid()
+	modelIndex := int(player.ID) % len(g.Models)
+	if modelIndex < 0 || modelIndex >= len(g.Models) {
+		// Prevent out of bounds access
+		modelIndex = 0
+	}
+	modelAsset := g.Models[modelIndex]
+
+	const defaultHeight = 8.0 // Default height above tile, fine tune per model in types.ModelAsset
 	playerPos := rl.Vector3{
 		X: player.PosActual.X,
-		Y: grid[player.PosTile.X][player.PosTile.Y].Height*types.TileHeight + 16.0,
+		Y: grid[player.PosTile.X][player.PosTile.Y].Height*types.TileHeight + defaultHeight + modelAsset.YOffset,
 		Z: player.PosActual.Z,
 	}
 
-	rl.DrawModel(model, playerPos, 16, rl.White)
+	// Check if model has animations
+	if modelAsset.Animations.Idle != nil || modelAsset.Animations.Walk != nil {
+		if player.IsMoving && len(modelAsset.Animations.Walk) > 0 {
+			anim := modelAsset.Animations.Walk[0] // Use first walk animation
+			if anim.FrameCount > 0 {
+				currentFrame := player.AnimationFrame % anim.FrameCount
+				rl.UpdateModelAnimation(model, anim, currentFrame)
+			}
+		} else if len(modelAsset.Animations.Idle) > 0 {
+			anim := modelAsset.Animations.Idle[0] // Use first idle animation
+			if anim.FrameCount > 0 {
+				currentFrame := player.AnimationFrame % anim.FrameCount
+				rl.UpdateModelAnimation(model, anim, currentFrame)
+			}
+		}
+	}
 
+	// Use placeholder color if it's set, otherwise use white
+	var drawColor rl.Color = rl.White
+	if player.PlaceholderColor.A > 0 {
+		drawColor = player.PlaceholderColor
+	}
+	rl.DrawModel(model, playerPos, 16, drawColor)
+
+	// Draw floating messages and path indicators
 	if player.FloatingMessage != nil {
 		screenPos := rl.GetWorldToScreen(rl.Vector3{
 			X: playerPos.X,
@@ -196,23 +269,43 @@ func (g *Game) DrawPlayer(player *types.Player, model rl.Model) {
 
 func (g *Game) Render() {
 	rl.BeginDrawing()
+	defer func() {
+		// This defer will catch any panics that might occur during rendering
+		// and ensure EndDrawing gets called to maintain proper graphics state
+		if r := recover(); r != nil {
+			rl.TraceLog(rl.LogError, "Panic during rendering: %v", r)
+		}
+		rl.EndDrawing()
+	}()
+
 	rl.ClearBackground(rl.RayWhite)
 
 	if !g.isLoggedIn {
 		g.loginScreen.Draw()
-		rl.EndDrawing()
 		return
 	}
 
 	rl.BeginMode3D(g.Camera)
 	g.DrawMap()
+
+	// Draw player only if valid
+	if g.Player != nil && g.Player.Model.Meshes != nil {
 		g.DrawPlayer(g.Player, g.Player.Model)
-	for id, other := range g.OtherPlayers {
+	}
+
+	// Draw other players with defensive checks
+	for _, other := range g.OtherPlayers {
+		if other == nil {
+			continue
+		}
+
+		// Make sure model is assigned
 		if other.Model.Meshes == nil {
-			// Assign model based on player ID for consistency
+			g.AssignModelToPlayer(other)
-			modelIndex := int(id) % len(g.Models)
+			// Skip this frame if assignment failed
-			other.Model = g.Models[modelIndex].Model
+			if other.Model.Meshes == nil {
-			other.Texture = g.Models[modelIndex].Texture
+				continue
+			}
 		}
 		g.DrawPlayer(other, other.Model)
 	}
@@ -239,13 +332,15 @@ func (g *Game) Render() {
 		rl.DrawText(text, int32(pos.X)-textWidth/2, int32(pos.Y), 20, rl.Yellow)
 	}
 
-	if g.Player.FloatingMessage != nil {
+	if g.Player != nil && g.Player.FloatingMessage != nil {
 		drawFloatingMessage(g.Player.FloatingMessage)
 	}
 
 	for _, other := range g.OtherPlayers {
+		if other != nil && other.FloatingMessage != nil {
 			drawFloatingMessage(other.FloatingMessage)
 		}
+	}
 
 	// Draw menu if open
 	if g.MenuOpen {
@@ -253,17 +348,28 @@ func (g *Game) Render() {
 	}
 
 	// Only draw chat if menu is not open
-	if !g.MenuOpen {
+	if !g.MenuOpen && g.Chat != nil {
 		g.Chat.Draw(int32(rl.GetScreenWidth()), int32(rl.GetScreenHeight()))
 	}
 
 	rl.DrawFPS(10, 10)
-	rl.EndDrawing()
 }
 
 func (g *Game) Cleanup() {
-	assets.UnloadModels(g.Models)
+	g.cleanupOnce.Do(func() {
-	assets.UnloadMusic(g.Music)
+		// Stop music first
+		if g.Music.Stream.Buffer != nil {
+			rl.StopMusicStream(g.Music)
+			rl.UnloadMusicStream(g.Music)
+		}
+
+		// Unload textures
+		for _, model := range g.Models {
+			if model.Texture.ID > 0 {
+				rl.UnloadTexture(model.Texture)
+			}
+		}
+	})
 }
 
 func (g *Game) HandleInput() {
@@ -343,12 +449,46 @@ func (g *Game) DrawMenu() {
 }
 
 func (g *Game) Shutdown() {
-	close(g.QuitChan)
+	close(g.quitChan)
-	<-g.Player.QuitDone
-	rl.CloseWindow()
-	os.Exit(0)
 }
 
 func (g *Game) HandleServerMessages(messages []*pb.ChatMessage) {
 	g.Chat.HandleServerMessages(messages)
 }
+
+func (g *Game) AssignModelToPlayer(player *types.Player) {
+	if player == nil {
+		return
+	}
+
+	// Defensive check for empty models array
+	if len(g.Models) == 0 {
+		rl.TraceLog(rl.LogWarning, "No models available to assign to player")
+		return
+	}
+
+	// Make sure model index is positive for consistent player appearances
+	// Use abs value of ID to ensure consistent appearance for negative IDs
+	modelIndex := abs(int(player.ID)) % len(g.Models)
+	if modelIndex < 0 || modelIndex >= len(g.Models) {
+		// Prevent out of bounds access
+		modelIndex = 0
+	}
+
+	rl.TraceLog(rl.LogInfo, "Assigning model %d to player %d", modelIndex, player.ID)
+	modelAsset := g.Models[modelIndex]
+
+	// Validate model before assigning
+	if modelAsset.Model.Meshes == nil {
+		rl.TraceLog(rl.LogWarning, "Trying to assign invalid model to player %d", player.ID)
+		return
+	}
+
+	player.Model = modelAsset.Model
+	player.Texture = modelAsset.Texture
+	player.PlaceholderColor = modelAsset.PlaceholderColor
+}
+
+func (g *Game) QuitChan() <-chan struct{} {
+	return g.quitChan
+}

main.go

@@ -3,7 +3,11 @@ package main
 import (
 	"flag"
 	"log"
+	"os"
+	"os/signal"
 	"strings"
+	"syscall"
+	"time"
 
 	"gitea.boner.be/bdnugget/goonscape/game"
 	"gitea.boner.be/bdnugget/goonscape/network"
@@ -11,11 +15,27 @@ import (
 )
 
 func main() {
+	// Set up panic recovery at the top level
+	defer func() {
+		if r := recover(); r != nil {
+			log.Printf("Recovered from fatal panic in main: %v", r)
+			// Give the user a chance to see the error
+			time.Sleep(5 * time.Second)
+		}
+	}()
+
 	// Parse command line flags
+	verbose := flag.Bool("v", false, "Also show info logs (spammy)")
 	local := flag.Bool("local", false, "Connect to local server")
 	addr := flag.String("addr", "", "Server address (host or host:port)")
 	flag.Parse()
 
+	if *verbose {
+		rl.SetTraceLogLevel(rl.LogTrace)
+	} else {
+		rl.SetTraceLogLevel(rl.LogWarning)
+	}
+
 	// Set server address based on flags
 	if *local {
 		if *addr != "" {
@@ -30,31 +50,104 @@ func main() {
 		network.SetServerAddr(*addr)
 	}
 
+	// Initialize window with error handling
+	rl.SetConfigFlags(rl.FlagMsaa4xHint | rl.FlagWindowResizable) // Enable MSAA and make window resizable
 	rl.InitWindow(1024, 768, "GoonScape")
-	rl.SetExitKey(0)
-	defer rl.CloseWindow()
 
+	rl.SetExitKey(0)
+
+	// Initialize audio with error handling
+	if !rl.IsAudioDeviceReady() {
 		rl.InitAudioDevice()
-	defer rl.CloseAudioDevice()
+		if !rl.IsAudioDeviceReady() {
+			log.Println("Warning: Failed to initialize audio device, continuing without audio")
+		}
+	}
+
+	// Use a maximum of 3 attempts to load assets
+	var gameInstance *game.Game
+	var loadErr error
+	maxAttempts := 3
+
+	for attempt := 1; attempt <= maxAttempts; attempt++ {
+		gameInstance = game.New()
+		loadErr = gameInstance.LoadAssets()
+		if loadErr == nil {
+			break
+		}
+
+		log.Printf("Attempt %d/%d: Failed to load assets: %v", attempt, maxAttempts, loadErr)
+		if attempt < maxAttempts {
+			log.Println("Retrying...")
+			gameInstance.Cleanup() // Cleanup before retrying
+			time.Sleep(500 * time.Millisecond)
+		}
+	}
+
+	if loadErr != nil {
+		log.Printf("Failed to load assets after %d attempts. Starting with default assets.", maxAttempts)
+	}
+
+	defer func() {
+		if gameInstance != nil {
+			gameInstance.Cleanup()
+		}
+		rl.CloseWindow()
+		if rl.IsAudioDeviceReady() {
+			rl.CloseAudioDevice()
+		}
+	}()
 
 	rl.SetTargetFPS(60)
 
-	game := game.New()
+	// Play music if available
-	if err := game.LoadAssets(); err != nil {
+	if gameInstance.Music.Stream.Buffer != nil {
-		log.Fatalf("Failed to load assets: %v", err)
+		rl.PlayMusicStream(gameInstance.Music)
+		rl.SetMusicVolume(gameInstance.Music, 0.5)
 	}
-	defer game.Cleanup()
 
-	rl.PlayMusicStream(game.Music)
+	// Handle OS signals for clean shutdown
-	rl.SetMusicVolume(game.Music, 0.5)
+	sigChan := make(chan os.Signal, 1)
+	signal.Notify(sigChan, os.Interrupt, syscall.SIGTERM)
+	go func() {
+		<-sigChan
+		if gameInstance != nil {
+			gameInstance.Shutdown()
+		}
+	}()
 
+	// Keep game loop in main thread for Raylib
 	for !rl.WindowShouldClose() {
 		deltaTime := rl.GetFrameTime()
-		rl.UpdateMusicStream(game.Music)
+
-		game.Update(deltaTime)
+		// Update music if available
-		game.Render()
+		if gameInstance.Music.Stream.Buffer != nil {
+			rl.UpdateMusicStream(gameInstance.Music)
 		}
 
-	// Wait for clean shutdown
+		func() {
-	<-game.QuitChan
+			defer func() {
+				if r := recover(); r != nil {
+					log.Printf("Recovered from panic in game update: %v", r)
+				}
+			}()
+			gameInstance.Update(deltaTime)
+		}()
+
+		func() {
+			defer func() {
+				if r := recover(); r != nil {
+					log.Printf("Recovered from panic in game render: %v", r)
+				}
+			}()
+			gameInstance.Render()
+		}()
+
+		// Check if game requested shutdown
+		select {
+		case <-gameInstance.QuitChan():
+			return
+		default:
+		}
+	}
 }

network/network.go

@@ -7,6 +7,7 @@ import (
 	"io"
 	"log"
 	"net"
+	"sync"
 	"time"
 
 	"gitea.boner.be/bdnugget/goonscape/types"
@@ -17,10 +18,11 @@ import (
 
 const protoVersion = 1
 
-var serverAddr = "boner.be:6969"
+var serverAddr = "boner.be:6969" // Default server address
 
 func SetServerAddr(addr string) {
 	serverAddr = addr
+	log.Printf("Server address set to: %s", serverAddr)
 }
 
 func ConnectToServer(username, password string, isRegistering bool) (net.Conn, int32, error) {
@@ -91,19 +93,32 @@ func ConnectToServer(username, password string, isRegistering bool) (net.Conn, i
 
 func HandleServerCommunication(conn net.Conn, playerID int32, player *types.Player, otherPlayers map[int32]*types.Player, quitChan <-chan struct{}) {
 	reader := bufio.NewReader(conn)
+	defer func() {
+		if r := recover(); r != nil {
+			log.Printf("Recovered from panic in HandleServerCommunication: %v", r)
+		}
+		conn.Close()
+		if player.QuitDone != nil {
+			close(player.QuitDone)
+		}
+	}()
 
 	actionTicker := time.NewTicker(types.ClientTickRate)
 	defer actionTicker.Stop()
-	defer conn.Close()
-	defer close(player.QuitDone)
 
-	// Create a channel to signal when goroutines are done
+	// Create error channel for goroutine communication
+	errChan := make(chan error, 1)
 	done := make(chan struct{})
 
-	// Create a set of current players to track disconnects
+	// Start message sending goroutine
-	currentPlayers := make(map[int32]bool)
-
 	go func() {
+		defer func() {
+			if r := recover(); r != nil {
+				log.Printf("Recovered from panic in message sender: %v", r)
+				errChan <- fmt.Errorf("message sender panic: %v", r)
+			}
+		}()
+
 		for {
 			select {
 			case <-quitChan:
@@ -118,23 +133,23 @@ func HandleServerCommunication(conn net.Conn, playerID int32, player *types.Play
 				writeMessage(conn, disconnectMsg)
 				done <- struct{}{}
 				return
+			case <-done:
+				return
 			case <-actionTicker.C:
 				player.Lock()
 				if len(player.ActionQueue) > 0 {
 					actions := make([]*pb.Action, len(player.ActionQueue))
 					copy(actions, player.ActionQueue)
-
 					batch := &pb.ActionBatch{
 						PlayerId: playerID,
 						Actions:  actions,
 						Tick:     player.CurrentTick,
 					}
-
 					player.ActionQueue = player.ActionQueue[:0]
 					player.Unlock()
 
 					if err := writeMessage(conn, batch); err != nil {
-						log.Printf("Failed to send actions to server: %v", err)
+						errChan <- err
 						return
 					}
 				} else {
@@ -144,42 +159,50 @@ func HandleServerCommunication(conn net.Conn, playerID int32, player *types.Play
 		}
 	}()
 
+	// Main message receiving loop
+	go func() {
+		defer func() {
+			if r := recover(); r != nil {
+				log.Printf("Recovered from panic in message receiver: %v", r)
+				errChan <- fmt.Errorf("message receiver panic: %v", r)
+			}
+		}()
+
 		for {
 			select {
 			case <-quitChan:
-			done := make(chan struct{})
-			go func() {
-				<-done
-				close(player.QuitDone)
-			}()
-
-			select {
-			case <-done:
-				time.Sleep(100 * time.Millisecond)
-			case <-time.After(1 * time.Second):
-				log.Println("Shutdown timed out")
-			}
 				return
 			default:
-			// Read message length (4 bytes)
 				lengthBuf := make([]byte, 4)
 				if _, err := io.ReadFull(reader, lengthBuf); err != nil {
-				log.Printf("Failed to read message length: %v", err)
+					if err != io.EOF {
+						log.Printf("Network read error: %v", err)
+						errChan <- fmt.Errorf("failed to read message length: %v", err)
+					} else {
+						log.Printf("Connection closed by server")
+					}
 					return
 				}
 				messageLength := binary.BigEndian.Uint32(lengthBuf)
 
-			// Read the full message
+				// Sanity check message size to prevent potential memory issues
+				if messageLength > 1024*1024 { // 1MB max message size
+					log.Printf("Message size too large: %d bytes", messageLength)
+					errChan <- fmt.Errorf("message size too large: %d bytes", messageLength)
+					return
+				}
+
 				messageBuf := make([]byte, messageLength)
 				if _, err := io.ReadFull(reader, messageBuf); err != nil {
 					log.Printf("Failed to read message body: %v", err)
+					errChan <- fmt.Errorf("failed to read message body: %v", err)
 					return
 				}
 
 				var serverMessage pb.ServerMessage
 				if err := proto.Unmarshal(messageBuf, &serverMessage); err != nil {
 					log.Printf("Failed to unmarshal server message: %v", err)
-				continue
+					continue // Skip this message but don't quit
 				}
 
 				player.Lock()
@@ -196,8 +219,11 @@ func HandleServerCommunication(conn net.Conn, playerID int32, player *types.Play
 				}
 				player.Unlock()
 
+				// Process player states
+				validPlayerIds := make(map[int32]bool)
 				for _, state := range serverMessage.Players {
-				currentPlayers[state.PlayerId] = true
+					validPlayerIds[state.PlayerId] = true
+
 					if state.PlayerId == playerID {
 						player.Lock()
 						// Update initial position if not set
@@ -213,25 +239,47 @@ func HandleServerCommunication(conn net.Conn, playerID int32, player *types.Play
 						continue
 					}
 
+					// Update or create other players
 					if otherPlayer, exists := otherPlayers[state.PlayerId]; exists {
 						otherPlayer.UpdatePosition(state, types.ServerTickRate)
 					} else {
+						log.Printf("Creating new player with ID: %d", state.PlayerId)
 						otherPlayers[state.PlayerId] = types.NewPlayer(state)
 					}
 				}
 
-			// Remove players that are no longer in the server state
+				// Remove players no longer in the server state
 				for id := range otherPlayers {
-				if !currentPlayers[id] {
+					if id != playerID && !validPlayerIds[id] {
+						log.Printf("Removing player with ID: %d", id)
 						delete(otherPlayers, id)
 					}
 				}
 
+				// Handle chat messages
 				if handler, ok := player.UserData.(types.ChatMessageHandler); ok && len(serverMessage.ChatMessages) > 0 {
+					log.Printf("Received %d chat messages from server", len(serverMessage.ChatMessages))
 					handler.HandleServerMessages(serverMessage.ChatMessages)
 				}
 			}
 		}
+	}()
+
+	// Wait for error or quit signal
+	select {
+	case <-quitChan:
+		// Send disconnect message
+		disconnectMsg := &pb.ActionBatch{
+			PlayerId: playerID,
+			Actions: []*pb.Action{{
+				Type:     pb.Action_DISCONNECT,
+				PlayerId: playerID,
+			}},
+		}
+		writeMessage(conn, disconnectMsg)
+	case err := <-errChan:
+		log.Printf("Network error: %v", err)
+	}
 }
 
 // Helper function to write length-prefixed messages
@@ -252,3 +300,50 @@ func writeMessage(conn net.Conn, msg proto.Message) error {
 	_, err = conn.Write(data)
 	return err
 }
+
+type Connection struct {
+	conn      net.Conn
+	playerID  int32
+	quitChan  chan struct{}
+	quitDone  chan struct{}
+	closeOnce sync.Once
+}
+
+func NewConnection(username, password string, isRegistering bool) (*Connection, error) {
+	conn, playerID, err := ConnectToServer(username, password, isRegistering)
+	if err != nil {
+		return nil, err
+	}
+	return &Connection{
+		conn:     conn,
+		playerID: playerID,
+		quitChan: make(chan struct{}),
+		quitDone: make(chan struct{}),
+	}, nil
+}
+
+func (c *Connection) Close() {
+	c.closeOnce.Do(func() {
+		close(c.quitChan)
+		// Wait with timeout for network cleanup
+		select {
+		case <-c.quitDone:
+			// Clean shutdown completed
+		case <-time.After(500 * time.Millisecond):
+			log.Println("Network cleanup timed out")
+		}
+		c.conn.Close()
+	})
+}
+
+func (c *Connection) PlayerID() int32 {
+	return c.playerID
+}
+
+func (c *Connection) Start(player *types.Player, otherPlayers map[int32]*types.Player) {
+	go HandleServerCommunication(c.conn, c.playerID, player, otherPlayers, c.quitChan)
+}
+
+func (c *Connection) QuitChan() <-chan struct{} {
+	return c.quitChan
+}

types/player.go

@@ -1,16 +1,37 @@
 package types
 
 import (
+	"sync"
 	"time"
 
 	pb "gitea.boner.be/bdnugget/goonserver/actions"
 	rl "github.com/gen2brain/raylib-go/raylib"
 )
 
-func (p *Player) MoveTowards(target Tile, deltaTime float32, mapGrid [][]Tile) {
+type Player struct {
-	p.Lock()
+	sync.RWMutex          // Keep this for network operations
-	defer p.Unlock()
+	Model                 rl.Model
+	Texture               rl.Texture2D
+	PosActual             rl.Vector3
+	PosTile               Tile
+	TargetPath            []Tile
+	Speed                 float32
+	ActionQueue           []*pb.Action
+	ID                    int32
+	QuitDone              chan struct{}
+	CurrentTick           int64
+	UserData              interface{}
+	FloatingMessage       *FloatingMessage
+	IsMoving              bool
+	AnimationFrame        int32
+	LastAnimUpdate        time.Time
+	LastUpdateTime        time.Time
+	InterpolationProgress float32
+	PlaceholderColor      rl.Color
+}
 
+func (p *Player) MoveTowards(target Tile, deltaTime float32, mapGrid [][]Tile) {
+	// No need for lock here as this is called from a single thread (game loop)
 	targetPos := rl.Vector3{
 		X: float32(target.X * TileSize),
 		Y: mapGrid[target.X][target.Y].Height * TileHeight,
@@ -19,6 +40,33 @@ func (p *Player) MoveTowards(target Tile, deltaTime float32, mapGrid [][]Tile) {
 
 	direction := rl.Vector3Subtract(targetPos, p.PosActual)
 	distance := rl.Vector3Length(direction)
+
+	if distance > 1.0 {
+		wasMoving := p.IsMoving
+		p.IsMoving = true
+
+		if !wasMoving {
+			p.AnimationFrame = 0
+		}
+
+		oldFrame := p.AnimationFrame
+		p.AnimationFrame += int32(deltaTime * 60)
+		rl.TraceLog(rl.LogDebug, "Walk frame update: %d -> %d (delta: %f)",
+			oldFrame, p.AnimationFrame, deltaTime)
+	} else {
+		wasMoving := p.IsMoving
+		p.IsMoving = false
+
+		if wasMoving {
+			p.AnimationFrame = 0
+		}
+
+		oldFrame := p.AnimationFrame
+		p.AnimationFrame += int32(deltaTime * 60)
+		rl.TraceLog(rl.LogDebug, "Idle frame update: %d -> %d (delta: %f)",
+			oldFrame, p.AnimationFrame, deltaTime)
+	}
+
 	if distance > 0 {
 		direction = rl.Vector3Scale(direction, p.Speed*deltaTime/distance)
 	}
@@ -44,6 +92,11 @@ func NewPlayer(state *pb.PlayerState) *Player {
 		PosTile:               Tile{X: int(state.X), Y: int(state.Y)},
 		Speed:                 50.0,
 		ID:                    state.PlayerId,
+		IsMoving:              false,
+		AnimationFrame:        0,
+		LastAnimUpdate:        time.Now(),
+		LastUpdateTime:        time.Now(),
+		InterpolationProgress: 1.0,
 	}
 }
 
@@ -61,6 +114,7 @@ func (p *Player) UpdatePosition(state *pb.PlayerState, tickRate time.Duration) {
 }
 
 func (p *Player) ForceResync(state *pb.PlayerState) {
+	// Keep this lock since it's called from the network goroutine
 	p.Lock()
 	defer p.Unlock()
 

types/types.go

@@ -1,7 +1,6 @@
 package types
 
 import (
-	"sync"
 	"time"
 
 	pb "gitea.boner.be/bdnugget/goonserver/actions"
@@ -14,27 +13,22 @@ type Tile struct {
 	Walkable bool
 }
 
-type Player struct {
+type AnimationSet struct {
-	sync.Mutex
+	Idle []rl.ModelAnimation
-	PosActual             rl.Vector3
+	Walk []rl.ModelAnimation
-	PosTile               Tile
+	// Can add more animation types later like:
-	TargetPath            []Tile
+	// Attack []ModelAnimation
-	ActionQueue           []*pb.Action
+	// Jump   []ModelAnimation
-	Speed                 float32
-	Model                 rl.Model
-	Texture               rl.Texture2D
-	ID                    int32
-	CurrentTick           int64
-	LastUpdateTime        time.Time
-	InterpolationProgress float32
-	UserData              interface{}
-	FloatingMessage       *FloatingMessage
-	QuitDone              chan struct{}
 }
 
 type ModelAsset struct {
 	Model            rl.Model
 	Texture          rl.Texture2D
+	Animation        []rl.ModelAnimation // Keep this for compatibility
+	AnimFrames       int32               // Keep this for compatibility
+	Animations       AnimationSet        // New field for organized animations
+	YOffset          float32             // Additional height offset (added to default 8.0)
+	PlaceholderColor rl.Color
 }
 
 type ChatMessage struct {