# Simulator Project

## Overview
A spaceship simulator game developed in Unreal Engine 5, focusing on realistic physics and comprehensive ship systems management. Players control a fully simulated spacecraft with integrated power, navigation, and damage systems.

## Features
- Realistic zero-gravity space flight physics
- Comprehensive power management system
- Dynamic damage and shield mechanics
- Advanced navigation and autopilot capabilities
- Detailed ship systems simulation
- Interactive cockpit and HUD

## Prerequisites
- Unreal Engine 5.2 or higher
- Visual Studio 2022
- Git & Git LFS
- Windows 10/11 (64-bit)

## Getting Started

### Installation
1. Clone the repository:
```bash
git clone https://github.com/YourUsername/SpaceshipSimulator.git
```

2. Initialize and update Git LFS:
```bash
git lfs install
git lfs pull
```

3. Right-click on the .uproject file and select "Generate Visual Studio project files"
4. Open the generated .sln file with Visual Studio 2022
5. Build the solution in Visual Studio
6. Launch the project through the Unreal Editor

### Project Structure
```
├── Config/                 # Engine configuration
├── Content/               
│   ├── Core/              # Base game systems
│   ├── Ships/             # Ship-related assets
│   ├── Environment/       # Space environment
│   ├── UI/                # HUD and menus
│   └── VFX/              # Visual effects
├── Source/                # C++ source code
└── Documentation/         # Additional documentation
```

## Development Workflow

### Branching Strategy
- `main`: Production-ready code
- `development`: Primary development branch
- `feature/*`: Individual feature branches
- `bugfix/*`: Bug fix branches

### Creating a New Feature
1. Create a new branch from development:
```bash
git checkout development
git pull
git checkout -b feature/your-feature-name
```

2. Implement your feature
3. Create a pull request to the development branch

### Code Style
- Follow Unreal Engine coding standards
- Use Unreal's naming conventions
- Include documentation for public functions
- Add comments for complex logic

## Building and Testing

### Development Build
1. Open the project in Unreal Editor
2. Select File > Package Project > Development
3. Choose your target platform
4. Select output directory

### Testing
- Run PIE (Play In Editor) for quick testing
- Use Standalone Game mode for performance testing
- Check CPU and GPU performance stats (Press ~ for console)

## Contributing
1. Fork the repository
2. Create a feature branch
3. Commit your changes
4. Push to your fork
5. Create a Pull Request

## Project Team
- Person A: Core Systems Developer
- Person B: Content and Design Developer

## License
- To be decided

## Acknowledgments
- Unreal Engine