Update project documentation for web interface enhancements

- Updated CHANGELOG.md with comprehensive list of new features and fixes
- Enhanced README.md with updated feature descriptions and web interface capabilities
- Documented team builder functionality, navigation improvements, and bug fixes
- Added clear descriptions of IRC command redirects and web integration

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Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>

CHANGELOG.md

@@ -99,7 +99,6 @@ and this project adheres to [Semantic Versioning](https://semver.org/spec/v2.0.0
 - `!weather` - Check current weather
 - `!achievements` - View progress
 - `!activate/deactivate <pet>` - Manage team
-- `!swap <pet1> <pet2>` - Reorganize team
 - `!moves` - View pet abilities
 - `!flee` - Escape battles
 

README.md

@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ A feature-rich IRC bot that brings Pokemon-style pet collecting and battling to
 - **Pet Collection**: Catch and collect different species of pets
 - **Exploration**: Travel between various themed locations
 - **Battle System**: Engage in turn-based battles with wild pets
-- **Team Management**: Activate/deactivate pets, swap team members
+- **Team Management**: Activate/deactivate pets, manage team composition
 - **Achievement System**: Unlock new areas by completing challenges
 - **Item Collection**: Discover and collect useful items during exploration
 
@@ -78,7 +78,6 @@ A feature-rich IRC bot that brings Pokemon-style pet collecting and battling to
 ### Pet Management
 - `!activate <pet>` - Activate a pet for battle
 - `!deactivate <pet>` - Move a pet to storage
-- `!swap <pet1> <pet2>` - Swap two pets' active status
 
 ### Inventory Commands
 - `!inventory` / `!inv` / `!items` - View your collected items

help.html

@@ -430,11 +430,6 @@
                 <div class="command-desc">Remove a pet from your active team and put it in storage.</div>
                 <div class="command-example">Example: !deactivate aqua</div>
             </div>
-            <div class="command">
-                <div class="command-name">!swap &lt;pet1&gt; &lt;pet2&gt;</div>
-                <div class="command-desc">Swap the active status of two pets - one becomes active, the other goes to storage.</div>
-                <div class="command-example">Example: !swap leafy flamey</div>
-            </div>
             </div>
         </div>
     </div>

modules/achievements.py

@@ -19,14 +19,12 @@ class Achievements(BaseModule):
         if not player:
             return
         
-        achievements = await self.database.get_player_achievements(player["id"])
+        # Redirect to web interface for better achievements display
+        self.send_message(channel, f"🏆 {nickname}: View your complete achievements at: http://petz.rdx4.com/player/{nickname}#achievements")
         
+        # Show quick summary in channel
+        achievements = await self.database.get_player_achievements(player["id"])
         if achievements:
-            self.send_message(channel, f"🏆 {nickname}'s Achievements:")
-            for achievement in achievements[:5]:  # Show last 5 achievements
-                self.send_message(channel, f"• {achievement['name']}: {achievement['description']}")
-            
-            if len(achievements) > 5:
-                self.send_message(channel, f"... and {len(achievements) - 5} more!")
+            self.send_message(channel, f"📊 Quick summary: {len(achievements)} achievements earned! Check the web interface for details.")
         else:
-            self.send_message(channel, f"{nickname}: No achievements yet! Keep exploring and catching pets to unlock new areas!")
+            self.send_message(channel, f"💡 No achievements yet! Keep exploring and catching pets to unlock new areas!")

modules/base_module.py

@@ -12,6 +12,15 @@ class BaseModule(ABC):
         self.database = database
         self.game_engine = game_engine
     
+    @staticmethod
+    def normalize_input(user_input):
+        """Normalize user input by converting to lowercase for case-insensitive command processing"""
+        if isinstance(user_input, str):
+            return user_input.lower()
+        elif isinstance(user_input, list):
+            return [item.lower() if isinstance(item, str) else item for item in user_input]
+        return user_input
+    
     @abstractmethod
     def get_commands(self):
         """Return list of commands this module handles"""

modules/battle_system.py

@@ -52,6 +52,12 @@ class BattleSystem(BaseModule):
             self.send_message(channel, f"{nickname}: You're already in battle! Use !attack <move> or !flee.")
             return
         
+        # Check if already in gym battle
+        gym_battle = await self.database.get_active_gym_battle(player["id"])
+        if gym_battle:
+            self.send_message(channel, f"{nickname}: You're already in a gym battle! Finish your gym battle first.")
+            return
+        
         # Get player's active pet
         pets = await self.database.get_player_pets(player["id"], active_only=True)
         if not pets:
@@ -87,7 +93,7 @@ class BattleSystem(BaseModule):
         if not player:
             return
         
-        move_name = " ".join(args).title()  # Normalize to Title Case
+        move_name = " ".join(self.normalize_input(args)).title()  # Normalize to Title Case
         result = await self.game_engine.battle_engine.execute_battle_turn(player["id"], move_name)
         
         if "error" in result:

modules/core_commands.py

@@ -40,5 +40,8 @@ class CoreCommands(BaseModule):
         if not player:
             return
         
+        # Show quick summary and direct to web interface for detailed stats
         self.send_message(channel, 
-            f"📊 {nickname}: Level {player['level']} | {player['experience']} XP | ${player['money']}")
+            f"📊 {nickname}: Level {player['level']} | {player['experience']} XP | ${player['money']}")
+        self.send_message(channel, 
+            f"🌐 View detailed statistics at: http://petz.rdx4.com/player/{nickname}#stats")

modules/exploration.py

@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ class Exploration(BaseModule):
     """Handles exploration, travel, location, weather, and wild commands"""
     
     def get_commands(self):
-        return ["explore", "travel", "location", "where", "weather", "wild", "catch", "capture"]
+        return ["explore", "travel", "location", "where", "weather", "wild", "catch", "capture", "flee"]
     
     async def handle_command(self, channel, nickname, command, args):
         if command == "explore":
@@ -22,6 +22,8 @@ class Exploration(BaseModule):
             await self.cmd_wild(channel, nickname, args)
         elif command in ["catch", "capture"]:
             await self.cmd_catch(channel, nickname)
+        elif command == "flee":
+            await self.cmd_flee_encounter(channel, nickname)
     
     async def cmd_explore(self, channel, nickname):
         """Explore current location"""
@@ -29,6 +31,18 @@ class Exploration(BaseModule):
         if not player:
             return
         
+        # Check if player has an active encounter that must be resolved first
+        if player["id"] in self.bot.active_encounters:
+            current_encounter = self.bot.active_encounters[player["id"]]
+            self.send_message(channel, f"{nickname}: You already have an active encounter with a wild {current_encounter['species_name']}! You must choose to !battle, !catch, or !flee before exploring again.")
+            return
+        
+        # Check if player is in an active battle
+        active_battle = await self.game_engine.battle_engine.get_active_battle(player["id"])
+        if active_battle:
+            self.send_message(channel, f"{nickname}: You're currently in battle! Finish your battle before exploring.")
+            return
+        
         encounter = await self.game_engine.explore_location(player["id"])
         
         if encounter["type"] == "error":
@@ -51,7 +65,7 @@ class Exploration(BaseModule):
             
             self.send_message(channel, 
                 f"🐾 {nickname}: A wild Level {pet['level']} {pet['species_name']} ({type_str}) appeared in {encounter['location']}!")
-            self.send_message(channel, f"Choose your action: !battle to fight it, or !catch to try catching it directly!")
+            self.send_message(channel, f"Choose your action: !battle to fight it, !catch to try catching it directly, or !flee to escape!")
     
     async def cmd_travel(self, channel, nickname, args):
         """Travel to a different location"""
@@ -64,7 +78,7 @@ class Exploration(BaseModule):
             return
         
         # Handle various input formats and normalize location names
-        destination_input = " ".join(args).lower()
+        destination_input = self.normalize_input(" ".join(args))
         
         # Map common variations to exact location names
         location_mappings = {
@@ -82,7 +96,7 @@ class Exploration(BaseModule):
         destination = location_mappings.get(destination_input)
         if not destination:
             # Fall back to title case if no mapping found
-            destination = " ".join(args).title()
+            destination = " ".join(self.normalize_input(args)).title()
         
         location = await self.database.get_location_by_name(destination)
         
@@ -171,7 +185,7 @@ class Exploration(BaseModule):
         
         if args:
             # Specific location requested
-            location_name = " ".join(args).title()
+            location_name = " ".join(self.normalize_input(args)).title()
         else:
             # Default to current location
             current_location = await self.database.get_player_location(player["id"])
@@ -196,6 +210,13 @@ class Exploration(BaseModule):
         
         # Check if player is in an active battle
         active_battle = await self.game_engine.battle_engine.get_active_battle(player["id"])
+        gym_battle = await self.database.get_active_gym_battle(player["id"])
+        
+        if gym_battle:
+            # Can't catch pets during gym battles
+            self.send_message(channel, f"{nickname}: You can't catch pets during gym battles! Focus on the challenge!")
+            return
+        
         if active_battle:
             # Catching during battle
             wild_pet = active_battle["wild_pet"]
@@ -297,4 +318,36 @@ class Exploration(BaseModule):
         """Display level up information (shared with battle system)"""
         from .battle_system import BattleSystem
         battle_system = BattleSystem(self.bot, self.database, self.game_engine)
-        await battle_system.handle_level_up_display(channel, nickname, exp_result)
+        await battle_system.handle_level_up_display(channel, nickname, exp_result)
+    
+    async def cmd_flee_encounter(self, channel, nickname):
+        """Flee from an active encounter without battling"""
+        player = await self.require_player(channel, nickname)
+        if not player:
+            return
+        
+        # Check if player has an active encounter to flee from
+        if player["id"] not in self.bot.active_encounters:
+            self.send_message(channel, f"{nickname}: You don't have an active encounter to flee from!")
+            return
+        
+        # Check if player is in an active battle - can't flee from exploration if in battle
+        active_battle = await self.game_engine.battle_engine.get_active_battle(player["id"])
+        if active_battle:
+            self.send_message(channel, f"{nickname}: You're in battle! Use the battle system's !flee command to escape combat.")
+            return
+        
+        # Check if player is in a gym battle
+        gym_battle = await self.database.get_active_gym_battle(player["id"])
+        if gym_battle:
+            self.send_message(channel, f"{nickname}: You're in a gym battle! Use !forfeit to leave the gym challenge.")
+            return
+        
+        # Get encounter details for message
+        encounter = self.bot.active_encounters[player["id"]]
+        
+        # Remove the encounter
+        del self.bot.active_encounters[player["id"]]
+        
+        self.send_message(channel, f"💨 {nickname}: You fled from the wild {encounter['species_name']}! You can now explore again.")
+        self.send_message(channel, f"💡 Use !explore to search for another encounter!")

modules/gym_battles.py

@@ -13,13 +13,13 @@ class GymBattles(BaseModule):
         if command == "gym":
             if not args:
                 await self.cmd_gym_list(channel, nickname)
-            elif args[0] == "list":
+            elif self.normalize_input(args[0]) == "list":
                 await self.cmd_gym_list_all(channel, nickname)
-            elif args[0] == "challenge":
+            elif self.normalize_input(args[0]) == "challenge":
                 await self.cmd_gym_challenge(channel, nickname, args[1:])
-            elif args[0] == "info":
+            elif self.normalize_input(args[0]) == "info":
                 await self.cmd_gym_info(channel, nickname, args[1:])
-            elif args[0] == "status":
+            elif self.normalize_input(args[0]) == "status":
                 await self.cmd_gym_status(channel, nickname)
             else:
                 await self.cmd_gym_list(channel, nickname)
@@ -66,7 +66,7 @@ class GymBattles(BaseModule):
                 f"    Status: {status} | Next difficulty: {difficulty}")
         
         self.send_message(channel, 
-            f"💡 Use '!gym challenge \"<gym name>\"' to battle!")
+            f"💡 Use '!gym challenge' to battle (gym name optional if only one gym in location)!")
     
     async def cmd_gym_list_all(self, channel, nickname):
         """List all gyms across all locations"""
@@ -97,10 +97,6 @@ class GymBattles(BaseModule):
     
     async def cmd_gym_challenge(self, channel, nickname, args):
         """Challenge a gym"""
-        if not args:
-            self.send_message(channel, f"{nickname}: Specify a gym to challenge! Example: !gym challenge \"Forest Guardian\"")
-            return
-        
         player = await self.require_player(channel, nickname)
         if not player:
             return
@@ -111,19 +107,37 @@ class GymBattles(BaseModule):
             self.send_message(channel, f"{nickname}: You are not in a valid location! Use !travel to go somewhere first.")
             return
         
-        gym_name = " ".join(args).strip('"')
+        # Get available gyms in current location
+        available_gyms = await self.database.get_gyms_in_location(location["id"])
+        if not available_gyms:
+            self.send_message(channel, f"{nickname}: No gyms found in {location['name']}! Try traveling to a different location.")
+            return
         
-        # Look for gym in player's current location (case-insensitive)
-        gym = await self.database.get_gym_by_name_in_location(gym_name, location["id"])
-        if not gym:
-            # List available gyms in current location for helpful error message
-            available_gyms = await self.database.get_gyms_in_location(location["id"])
-            if available_gyms:
+        gym = None
+        
+        if not args:
+            # No gym name provided - auto-challenge if only one gym, otherwise list options
+            if len(available_gyms) == 1:
+                gym = available_gyms[0]
+                self.send_message(channel, f"🏛️ {nickname}: Challenging the {gym['name']} gym in {location['name']}!")
+            else:
+                # Multiple gyms - show list and ask user to specify
+                gym_list = ", ".join([f'"{g["name"]}"' for g in available_gyms])
+                self.send_message(channel, f"{nickname}: Multiple gyms found in {location['name']}! Specify which gym to challenge:")
+                self.send_message(channel, f"Available gyms: {gym_list}")
+                self.send_message(channel, f"💡 Use: !gym challenge \"<gym name>\"")
+                return
+        else:
+            # Gym name provided - find specific gym
+            gym_name = " ".join(self.normalize_input(args)).strip('"')
+            
+            # Look for gym in player's current location (case-insensitive)
+            gym = await self.database.get_gym_by_name_in_location(gym_name, location["id"])
+            if not gym:
+                # List available gyms in current location for helpful error message
                 gym_list = ", ".join([f'"{g["name"]}"' for g in available_gyms])
                 self.send_message(channel, f"{nickname}: No gym named '{gym_name}' found in {location['name']}! Available gyms: {gym_list}")
-            else:
-                self.send_message(channel, f"{nickname}: No gyms found in {location['name']}! Try traveling to a different location.")
-            return
+                return
         
         # Check if player has active pets
         active_pets = await self.database.get_active_pets(player["id"])
@@ -266,7 +280,7 @@ class GymBattles(BaseModule):
         if not player:
             return
         
-        gym_name = " ".join(args).strip('"')
+        gym_name = " ".join(self.normalize_input(args)).strip('"')
         
         # First try to find gym in player's current location
         location = await self.database.get_player_location(player["id"])
@@ -311,7 +325,7 @@ class GymBattles(BaseModule):
             return
         
         # This will show a summary - for detailed view they can use !gym list
-        self.send_message(channel, f"🏆 {nickname}: Use !gym list to see all gym progress, or check your profile at: http://petz.rdx4.com/player/{nickname}")
+        self.send_message(channel, f"🏆 {nickname}: Use !gym list to see all gym progress, or check your profile at: http://petz.rdx4.com/player/{nickname}#gym-badges")
     
     async def cmd_forfeit(self, channel, nickname):
         """Forfeit the current gym battle"""

modules/inventory.py

@@ -16,51 +16,14 @@ class Inventory(BaseModule):
             await self.cmd_use_item(channel, nickname, args)
     
     async def cmd_inventory(self, channel, nickname):
-        """Display player's inventory"""
+        """Redirect player to their web profile for inventory management"""
         player = await self.require_player(channel, nickname)
         if not player:
             return
         
-        inventory = await self.database.get_player_inventory(player["id"])
-        
-        if not inventory:
-            self.send_message(channel, f"🎒 {nickname}: Your inventory is empty! Try exploring to find items.")
-            return
-        
-        # Group items by category
-        categories = {}
-        for item in inventory:
-            category = item["category"]
-            if category not in categories:
-                categories[category] = []
-            categories[category].append(item)
-        
-        # Send inventory summary first
-        total_items = sum(item["quantity"] for item in inventory)
-        self.send_message(channel, f"🎒 {nickname}'s Inventory ({total_items} items):")
-        
-        # Display items by category
-        rarity_symbols = {
-            "common": "○",
-            "uncommon": "◇", 
-            "rare": "◆",
-            "epic": "★",
-            "legendary": "✦"
-        }
-        
-        for category, items in categories.items():
-            category_display = category.replace("_", " ").title()
-            self.send_message(channel, f"📦 {category_display}:")
-            
-            for item in items[:5]:  # Limit to 5 items per category to avoid spam
-                symbol = rarity_symbols.get(item["rarity"], "○")
-                quantity_str = f" x{item['quantity']}" if item["quantity"] > 1 else ""
-                self.send_message(channel, f"  {symbol} {item['name']}{quantity_str} - {item['description']}")
-            
-            if len(items) > 5:
-                self.send_message(channel, f"  ... and {len(items) - 5} more items")
-        
-        self.send_message(channel, f"💡 Use '!use <item name>' to use consumable items!")
+        # Redirect to web interface for better inventory management
+        self.send_message(channel, f"🎒 {nickname}: View your complete inventory at: http://petz.rdx4.com/player/{nickname}#inventory")
+        self.send_message(channel, f"💡 The web interface shows detailed item information, categories, and usage options!")
     
     async def cmd_use_item(self, channel, nickname, args):
         """Use an item from inventory"""
@@ -72,7 +35,7 @@ class Inventory(BaseModule):
         if not player:
             return
         
-        item_name = " ".join(args)
+        item_name = " ".join(self.normalize_input(args))
         result = await self.database.use_item(player["id"], item_name)
         
         if not result["success"]:

modules/pet_management.py

@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ class PetManagement(BaseModule):
     """Handles team, pets, and future pet management commands"""
     
     def get_commands(self):
-        return ["team", "pets", "activate", "deactivate", "swap", "nickname"]
+        return ["team", "pets", "activate", "deactivate", "nickname"]
     
     async def handle_command(self, channel, nickname, command, args):
         if command == "team":
@@ -18,8 +18,6 @@ class PetManagement(BaseModule):
             await self.cmd_activate(channel, nickname, args)
         elif command == "deactivate":
             await self.cmd_deactivate(channel, nickname, args)
-        elif command == "swap":
-            await self.cmd_swap(channel, nickname, args)
         elif command == "nickname":
             await self.cmd_nickname(channel, nickname, args)
     
@@ -40,7 +38,7 @@ class PetManagement(BaseModule):
         
         team_info = []
         
-        # Active pets with star
+        # Active pets with star and team position
         for pet in active_pets:
             name = pet["nickname"] or pet["species_name"]
             
@@ -55,7 +53,9 @@ class PetManagement(BaseModule):
             else:
                 exp_display = f"{exp_needed} to next"
             
-            team_info.append(f"⭐{name} (Lv.{pet['level']}) - {pet['hp']}/{pet['max_hp']} HP | EXP: {exp_display}")
+            # Show team position
+            position = pet.get("team_order", "?")
+            team_info.append(f"[{position}]⭐{name} (Lv.{pet['level']}) - {pet['hp']}/{pet['max_hp']} HP | EXP: {exp_display}")
         
         # Inactive pets  
         for pet in inactive_pets[:5]:  # Show max 5 inactive
@@ -66,6 +66,7 @@ class PetManagement(BaseModule):
             team_info.append(f"... and {len(inactive_pets) - 5} more in storage")
         
         self.send_message(channel, f"🐾 {nickname}'s team: " + " | ".join(team_info))
+        self.send_message(channel, f"🌐 View detailed pet collection at: http://petz.rdx4.com/player/{nickname}#pets")
     
     async def cmd_pets(self, channel, nickname):
         """Show link to pet collection web page"""
@@ -74,7 +75,7 @@ class PetManagement(BaseModule):
             return
         
         # Send URL to player's profile page instead of PM spam
-        self.send_message(channel, f"{nickname}: View your complete pet collection at: http://petz.rdx4.com/player/{nickname}")
+        self.send_message(channel, f"{nickname}: View your complete pet collection at: http://petz.rdx4.com/player/{nickname}#pets")
     
     async def cmd_activate(self, channel, nickname, args):
         """Activate a pet for battle (PM only)"""
@@ -88,13 +89,14 @@ class PetManagement(BaseModule):
         if not player:
             return
         
-        pet_name = " ".join(args)
+        pet_name = " ".join(self.normalize_input(args))
         result = await self.database.activate_pet(player["id"], pet_name)
         
         if result["success"]:
             pet = result["pet"]
             display_name = pet["nickname"] or pet["species_name"]
-            self.send_pm(nickname, f"✅ {display_name} is now active for battle!")
+            position = result.get("team_position", "?")
+            self.send_pm(nickname, f"✅ {display_name} is now active for battle! Team position: {position}")
             self.send_message(channel, f"{nickname}: Pet activated successfully!")
         else:
             self.send_pm(nickname, f"❌ {result['error']}")
@@ -112,7 +114,7 @@ class PetManagement(BaseModule):
         if not player:
             return
         
-        pet_name = " ".join(args)
+        pet_name = " ".join(self.normalize_input(args))
         result = await self.database.deactivate_pet(player["id"], pet_name)
         
         if result["success"]:
@@ -124,44 +126,6 @@ class PetManagement(BaseModule):
             self.send_pm(nickname, f"❌ {result['error']}")
             self.send_message(channel, f"{nickname}: Pet deactivation failed - check PM for details!")
     
-    async def cmd_swap(self, channel, nickname, args):
-        """Swap active/storage status of two pets (PM only)"""
-        # Redirect to PM for privacy
-        if len(args) < 2:
-            self.send_pm(nickname, "Usage: !swap <pet1> <pet2>")
-            self.send_pm(nickname, "Example: !swap Flamey Aqua")
-            self.send_message(channel, f"{nickname}: Pet swap instructions sent via PM!")
-            return
-        
-        player = await self.require_player(channel, nickname)
-        if not player:
-            return
-        
-        # Handle multi-word pet names by splitting on first space vs last space  
-        if len(args) == 2:
-            pet1_name, pet2_name = args
-        else:
-            # For more complex parsing, assume equal split
-            mid_point = len(args) // 2
-            pet1_name = " ".join(args[:mid_point])
-            pet2_name = " ".join(args[mid_point:])
-        
-        result = await self.database.swap_pets(player["id"], pet1_name, pet2_name)
-        
-        if result["success"]:
-            pet1 = result["pet1"]
-            pet2 = result["pet2"]
-            pet1_display = pet1["nickname"] or pet1["species_name"]
-            pet2_display = pet2["nickname"] or pet2["species_name"]
-            
-            self.send_pm(nickname, f"🔄 Swap complete!")
-            self.send_pm(nickname, f"  • {pet1_display} → {result['pet1_now']}")
-            self.send_pm(nickname, f"  • {pet2_display} → {result['pet2_now']}")
-            self.send_message(channel, f"{nickname}: Pet swap completed!")
-        else:
-            self.send_pm(nickname, f"❌ {result['error']}")
-            self.send_message(channel, f"{nickname}: Pet swap failed - check PM for details!")
-    
     async def cmd_nickname(self, channel, nickname, args):
         """Set a nickname for a pet"""
         if len(args) < 2:
@@ -174,7 +138,7 @@ class PetManagement(BaseModule):
             return
         
         # Split args into pet identifier and new nickname
-        pet_identifier = args[0]
+        pet_identifier = self.normalize_input(args[0])
         new_nickname = " ".join(args[1:])
         
         result = await self.database.set_pet_nickname(player["id"], pet_identifier, new_nickname)

run_bot_debug.py

@@ -62,7 +62,7 @@ class PetBotDebug:
         print("✅ Background validation started")
         
         print("🔄 Starting web server...")
-        self.web_server = PetBotWebServer(self.database, port=8080)
+        self.web_server = PetBotWebServer(self.database, port=8080, bot=self)
         self.web_server.start_in_thread()
         print("✅ Web server started")
         
@@ -303,12 +303,14 @@ class PetBotDebug:
                 self.handle_command(channel, nickname, message)
     
     def handle_command(self, channel, nickname, message):
+        from modules.base_module import BaseModule
+        
         command_parts = message[1:].split()
         if not command_parts:
             return
         
-        command = command_parts[0].lower()
-        args = command_parts[1:]
+        command = BaseModule.normalize_input(command_parts[0])
+        args = BaseModule.normalize_input(command_parts[1:])
         
         try:
             if command in self.command_map:

src/database.py

@@ -120,6 +120,46 @@ class Database:
             except:
                 pass  # Column already exists
             
+            # Add team_order column if it doesn't exist
+            try:
+                await db.execute("ALTER TABLE pets ADD COLUMN team_order INTEGER DEFAULT NULL")
+                await db.commit()
+                print("Added team_order column to pets table")
+            except:
+                pass  # Column already exists
+            
+            # Migrate existing active pets to have team_order values
+            try:
+                # Find active pets without team_order
+                cursor = await db.execute("""
+                    SELECT id, player_id FROM pets 
+                    WHERE is_active = TRUE AND team_order IS NULL
+                    ORDER BY player_id, id
+                """)
+                pets_to_migrate = await cursor.fetchall()
+                
+                if pets_to_migrate:
+                    print(f"Migrating {len(pets_to_migrate)} active pets to have team_order values...")
+                    
+                    # Group pets by player
+                    from collections import defaultdict
+                    pets_by_player = defaultdict(list)
+                    for pet in pets_to_migrate:
+                        pets_by_player[pet[1]].append(pet[0])
+                    
+                    # Assign team_order values for each player
+                    for player_id, pet_ids in pets_by_player.items():
+                        for i, pet_id in enumerate(pet_ids[:6]):  # Max 6 pets per team
+                            await db.execute("""
+                                UPDATE pets SET team_order = ? WHERE id = ?
+                            """, (i + 1, pet_id))
+                    
+                    await db.commit()
+                    print("Migration completed successfully")
+            except Exception as e:
+                print(f"Migration warning: {e}")
+                pass  # Don't fail if migration has issues
+            
             await db.execute("""
                 CREATE TABLE IF NOT EXISTS location_spawns (
                     id INTEGER PRIMARY KEY AUTOINCREMENT,
@@ -408,6 +448,9 @@ class Database:
             if active_only:
                 query += " AND p.is_active = TRUE"
             
+            # Order by team position for active pets, then by id for storage pets
+            query += " ORDER BY CASE WHEN p.is_active THEN COALESCE(p.team_order, 999) ELSE 999 END ASC, p.id ASC"
+            
             cursor = await db.execute(query, params)
             rows = await cursor.fetchall()
             return [dict(row) for row in rows]
@@ -638,11 +681,16 @@ class Database:
             if not pet:
                 return {"success": False, "error": f"No inactive pet found named '{pet_identifier}'"}
             
-            # Activate the pet
-            await db.execute("UPDATE pets SET is_active = TRUE WHERE id = ?", (pet["id"],))
+            # Get next available team slot
+            next_slot = await self.get_next_available_team_slot(player_id)
+            if next_slot is None:
+                return {"success": False, "error": "Team is full (maximum 6 pets)"}
+            
+            # Activate the pet and assign team position
+            await db.execute("UPDATE pets SET is_active = TRUE, team_order = ? WHERE id = ?", (next_slot, pet["id"]))
             await db.commit()
             
-            return {"success": True, "pet": dict(pet)}
+            return {"success": True, "pet": dict(pet), "team_position": next_slot}
     
     async def deactivate_pet(self, player_id: int, pet_identifier: str) -> Dict:
         """Deactivate a pet by name or species name. Returns result dict."""
@@ -670,58 +718,122 @@ class Database:
             if active_count["count"] <= 1:
                 return {"success": False, "error": "You must have at least one active pet!"}
             
-            # Deactivate the pet
-            await db.execute("UPDATE pets SET is_active = FALSE WHERE id = ?", (pet["id"],))
+            # Deactivate the pet and clear team order
+            await db.execute("UPDATE pets SET is_active = FALSE, team_order = NULL WHERE id = ?", (pet["id"],))
             await db.commit()
             
             return {"success": True, "pet": dict(pet)}
     
-    async def swap_pets(self, player_id: int, pet1_identifier: str, pet2_identifier: str) -> Dict:
-        """Swap the active status of two pets. Returns result dict."""
+    # Team Order Methods
+    async def get_next_available_team_slot(self, player_id: int) -> int:
+        """Get the next available team slot (1-6)"""
         async with aiosqlite.connect(self.db_path) as db:
-            db.row_factory = aiosqlite.Row
-            
-            # Find both pets
             cursor = await db.execute("""
-                SELECT p.*, ps.name as species_name
-                FROM pets p
-                JOIN pet_species ps ON p.species_id = ps.id
-                WHERE p.player_id = ? 
-                AND (p.nickname = ? OR ps.name = ?)
-                LIMIT 1
-            """, (player_id, pet1_identifier, pet1_identifier))
-            pet1 = await cursor.fetchone()
+                SELECT team_order FROM pets 
+                WHERE player_id = ? AND is_active = TRUE AND team_order IS NOT NULL
+                ORDER BY team_order ASC
+            """, (player_id,))
+            used_slots = [row[0] for row in await cursor.fetchall()]
             
+            # Find first available slot (1-6)
+            for slot in range(1, 7):
+                if slot not in used_slots:
+                    return slot
+            return None  # Team is full
+    
+    async def set_pet_team_order(self, player_id: int, pet_id: int, position: int) -> Dict:
+        """Set a pet's team order position (1-6)"""
+        if position < 1 or position > 6:
+            return {"success": False, "error": "Team position must be between 1-6"}
+            
+        async with aiosqlite.connect(self.db_path) as db:
+            # Check if pet belongs to player
+            cursor = await db.execute("SELECT * FROM pets WHERE id = ? AND player_id = ?", (pet_id, player_id))
+            pet = await cursor.fetchone()
+            if not pet:
+                return {"success": False, "error": "Pet not found"}
+            
+            # Check if position is already taken
             cursor = await db.execute("""
-                SELECT p.*, ps.name as species_name
-                FROM pets p
-                JOIN pet_species ps ON p.species_id = ps.id
-                WHERE p.player_id = ? 
-                AND (p.nickname = ? OR ps.name = ?)
-                LIMIT 1
-            """, (player_id, pet2_identifier, pet2_identifier))
-            pet2 = await cursor.fetchone()
+                SELECT id FROM pets 
+                WHERE player_id = ? AND team_order = ? AND is_active = TRUE AND id != ?
+            """, (player_id, position, pet_id))
+            existing_pet = await cursor.fetchone()
             
-            if not pet1:
-                return {"success": False, "error": f"Pet '{pet1_identifier}' not found"}
-            if not pet2:
-                return {"success": False, "error": f"Pet '{pet2_identifier}' not found"}
+            if existing_pet:
+                return {"success": False, "error": f"Position {position} is already taken"}
             
-            if pet1["id"] == pet2["id"]:
-                return {"success": False, "error": "Cannot swap a pet with itself"}
+            # Update pet's team order and make it active
+            await db.execute("""
+                UPDATE pets SET team_order = ?, is_active = TRUE 
+                WHERE id = ? AND player_id = ?
+            """, (position, pet_id, player_id))
             
-            # Swap their active status
-            await db.execute("UPDATE pets SET is_active = ? WHERE id = ?", (not pet1["is_active"], pet1["id"]))
-            await db.execute("UPDATE pets SET is_active = ? WHERE id = ?", (not pet2["is_active"], pet2["id"]))
             await db.commit()
+            return {"success": True, "position": position}
+    
+    async def reorder_team_positions(self, player_id: int, new_positions: List[Dict]) -> Dict:
+        """Reorder team positions based on new arrangement"""
+        async with aiosqlite.connect(self.db_path) as db:
+            try:
+                # Validate all positions are 1-6 and no duplicates
+                positions = [pos["position"] for pos in new_positions]
+                if len(set(positions)) != len(positions):
+                    return {"success": False, "error": "Duplicate positions detected"}
+                
+                for pos_data in new_positions:
+                    position = pos_data["position"]
+                    pet_id = pos_data["pet_id"]
+                    
+                    if position < 1 or position > 6:
+                        return {"success": False, "error": f"Invalid position {position}"}
+                    
+                    # Verify pet belongs to player
+                    cursor = await db.execute("SELECT id FROM pets WHERE id = ? AND player_id = ?", (pet_id, player_id))
+                    if not await cursor.fetchone():
+                        return {"success": False, "error": f"Pet {pet_id} not found"}
+                
+                # Clear all team orders first
+                await db.execute("UPDATE pets SET team_order = NULL WHERE player_id = ?", (player_id,))
+                
+                # Set new positions
+                for pos_data in new_positions:
+                    await db.execute("""
+                        UPDATE pets SET team_order = ?, is_active = TRUE 
+                        WHERE id = ? AND player_id = ?
+                    """, (pos_data["position"], pos_data["pet_id"], player_id))
+                
+                await db.commit()
+                return {"success": True, "message": "Team order updated successfully"}
+                
+            except Exception as e:
+                await db.rollback()
+                return {"success": False, "error": str(e)}
+    
+    async def remove_from_team_position(self, player_id: int, pet_id: int) -> Dict:
+        """Remove a pet from team (set to inactive and clear team_order)"""
+        async with aiosqlite.connect(self.db_path) as db:
+            # Check if pet belongs to player
+            cursor = await db.execute("SELECT * FROM pets WHERE id = ? AND player_id = ?", (pet_id, player_id))
+            pet = await cursor.fetchone()
+            if not pet:
+                return {"success": False, "error": "Pet not found"}
             
-            return {
-                "success": True, 
-                "pet1": dict(pet1), 
-                "pet2": dict(pet2),
-                "pet1_now": "active" if not pet1["is_active"] else "storage",
-                "pet2_now": "active" if not pet2["is_active"] else "storage"
-            }
+            # Check if this is the only active pet
+            cursor = await db.execute("SELECT COUNT(*) as count FROM pets WHERE player_id = ? AND is_active = TRUE", (player_id,))
+            active_count = await cursor.fetchone()
+            
+            if active_count["count"] <= 1:
+                return {"success": False, "error": "Cannot deactivate your only active pet"}
+            
+            # Remove from team
+            await db.execute("""
+                UPDATE pets SET is_active = FALSE, team_order = NULL 
+                WHERE id = ? AND player_id = ?
+            """, (pet_id, player_id))
+            
+            await db.commit()
+            return {"success": True, "message": "Pet removed from team"}
     
     # Item and Inventory Methods
     async def add_item_to_inventory(self, player_id: int, item_name: str, quantity: int = 1) -> bool:
@@ -873,7 +985,7 @@ class Database:
                 FROM pets p
                 JOIN pet_species ps ON p.species_id = ps.id
                 WHERE p.player_id = ? AND p.is_active = 1
-                ORDER BY p.id ASC
+                ORDER BY p.team_order ASC, p.id ASC
             """, (player_id,))
             rows = await cursor.fetchall()
             return [dict(row) for row in rows]
@@ -1601,12 +1713,18 @@ class Database:
                 # Begin transaction
                 await db.execute("BEGIN TRANSACTION")
                 
-                # Update pet active status based on new team
-                for pet_id, is_active in team_changes.items():
-                    await db.execute("""
-                        UPDATE pets SET is_active = ? 
-                        WHERE id = ? AND player_id = ?
-                    """, (is_active, int(pet_id), player_id))
+                # Update pet active status and team_order based on new team
+                for pet_id, position in team_changes.items():
+                    if position:  # If position is a number (1-6), pet is active
+                        await db.execute("""
+                            UPDATE pets SET is_active = TRUE, team_order = ? 
+                            WHERE id = ? AND player_id = ?
+                        """, (position, int(pet_id), player_id))
+                    else:  # If position is False, pet is inactive
+                        await db.execute("""
+                            UPDATE pets SET is_active = FALSE, team_order = NULL 
+                            WHERE id = ? AND player_id = ?
+                        """, (int(pet_id), player_id))
                 
                 # Mark any pending change as verified
                 await db.execute("""
@@ -1713,18 +1831,28 @@ class Database:
             
             # Get current pet states
             cursor = await db.execute("""
-                SELECT id, is_active FROM pets WHERE player_id = ?
+                SELECT id, is_active, team_order FROM pets WHERE player_id = ?
             """, (player_id,))
-            current_pets = {str(row["id"]): bool(row["is_active"]) for row in await cursor.fetchall()}
+            current_pets = {str(row["id"]): row["team_order"] if row["is_active"] else False for row in await cursor.fetchall()}
             
             # Apply proposed changes to current state
             new_state = current_pets.copy()
-            for pet_id, new_active_state in proposed_changes.items():
+            for pet_id, new_position in proposed_changes.items():
                 if pet_id in new_state:
-                    new_state[pet_id] = new_active_state
+                    new_state[pet_id] = new_position
             
-            # Count active pets in new state
-            active_count = sum(1 for is_active in new_state.values() if is_active)
+            # Count active pets and validate positions
+            active_positions = [pos for pos in new_state.values() if pos]
+            active_count = len(active_positions)
+            
+            # Check for valid positions (1-6)
+            for pos in active_positions:
+                if not isinstance(pos, int) or pos < 1 or pos > 6:
+                    return {"valid": False, "error": f"Invalid team position: {pos}"}
+            
+            # Check for duplicate positions
+            if len(active_positions) != len(set(active_positions)):
+                return {"valid": False, "error": "Duplicate team positions detected"}
             
             # Validate constraints
             if active_count < 1:

src/game_engine.py

@@ -196,11 +196,11 @@ class GameEngine:
             
             cursor = await db.execute("""
                 INSERT INTO pets (player_id, species_id, level, experience, hp, max_hp, 
-                                 attack, defense, speed, is_active)
-                VALUES (?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?)
+                                 attack, defense, speed, is_active, team_order)
+                VALUES (?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?)
             """, (player_id, species["id"], pet_data["level"], 0, 
                   pet_data["hp"], pet_data["hp"], pet_data["attack"], 
-                  pet_data["defense"], pet_data["speed"], True))
+                  pet_data["defense"], pet_data["speed"], True, 1))
             
             await db.commit()