Add visual progress bars and refactor handler modules

- Implement visual HP/Stamina/XP bars using Unicode characters (██░)
- Refactor handlers.py (1308 → 377 lines) into specialized modules:
  * action_handlers.py - World interaction and status display
  * inventory_handlers.py - Inventory management
  * combat_handlers.py - Combat actions
  * profile_handlers.py - Character stats with visual bars
  * corpse_handlers.py - Looting system
  * pickup_handlers.py - Item collection
- Add utility functions: create_progress_bar(), format_stat_bar()
- Organize all documentation into docs/ structure
- Create comprehensive documentation index with navigation
- Add UI examples showing before/after visual improvements

bot/action_handlers.py

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+"""
+Action handlers for button callbacks.
+This module contains organized handler functions for different types of player actions.
+"""
+import logging
+import json
+import random
+from telegram import Update, InlineKeyboardButton, InlineKeyboardMarkup
+from telegram.ext import ContextTypes
+from . import database, keyboards, logic
+from data.world_loader import game_world
+from data.items import ITEMS
+
+logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
+
+
+# ============================================================================
+# UTILITY FUNCTIONS
+# ============================================================================
+
+async def get_player_status_text(telegram_id: int) -> str:
+    """Generate player status text with location and stats."""
+    from .utils import format_stat_bar
+    
+    player = await database.get_player(telegram_id)
+    if not player:
+        return "Could not find player data."
+    
+    location = game_world.get_location(player["location_id"])
+    if not location:
+        return "Error: Player is in an unknown location."
+    
+    inventory = await database.get_inventory(telegram_id)
+    weight, volume = logic.calculate_inventory_load(inventory)
+    max_weight, max_volume = logic.get_player_capacity(inventory, player)
+    
+    # Get equipped items
+    equipped_items = []
+    for item in inventory:
+        if item.get('is_equipped'):
+            item_def = ITEMS.get(item['item_id'], {})
+            emoji = item_def.get('emoji', '❔')
+            equipped_items.append(f"{emoji} {item_def.get('name', 'Unknown')}")
+    
+    # Build status with visual bars
+    status = f"<b>📍 Location:</b> {location.name}\n"
+    status += f"{format_stat_bar('HP', '❤️', player['hp'], player['max_hp'])}\n"
+    status += f"{format_stat_bar('Stamina', '⚡', player['stamina'], player['max_stamina'])}\n"
+    status += f"🎒 <b>Load:</b> {weight}/{max_weight} kg | {volume}/{max_volume} vol\n"
+    
+    if equipped_items:
+        status += f"⚔️ <b>Equipped:</b> {', '.join(equipped_items)}\n"
+    
+    status += f"━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━\n<i>{location.description}</i>"
+    return status
+
+
+# ============================================================================
+# INSPECTION & WORLD INTERACTION HANDLERS
+# ============================================================================
+
+async def handle_inspect_area(query, user_id: int, player: dict):
+    """Handle the inspect area action."""
+    await query.answer()
+    location_id = player['location_id']
+    location = game_world.get_location(location_id)
+    dropped_items = await database.get_dropped_items_in_location(location_id)
+    wandering_enemies = await database.get_wandering_enemies_in_location(location_id)
+    
+    keyboard = await keyboards.inspect_keyboard(location_id, dropped_items, wandering_enemies)
+    image_path = location.image_path if location else None
+    
+    from .handlers import send_or_edit_with_image
+    await send_or_edit_with_image(
+        query,
+        text="You scan the area. You notice...",
+        reply_markup=keyboard,
+        image_path=image_path
+    )
+
+
+async def handle_attack_wandering(query, user_id: int, player: dict, data: list):
+    """Handle attacking a wandering enemy."""
+    enemy_db_id = int(data[1])
+    await query.answer()
+    
+    # Get the enemy from database
+    wandering_enemies = await database.get_wandering_enemies_in_location(player['location_id'])
+    enemy_data = next((e for e in wandering_enemies if e['id'] == enemy_db_id), None)
+    
+    if not enemy_data:
+        await query.answer("That enemy has already moved on!", show_alert=True)
+        # Refresh inspect menu
+        location_id = player['location_id']
+        location = game_world.get_location(location_id)
+        dropped_items = await database.get_dropped_items_in_location(location_id)
+        wandering_enemies = await database.get_wandering_enemies_in_location(location_id)
+        keyboard = await keyboards.inspect_keyboard(location_id, dropped_items, wandering_enemies)
+        image_path = location.image_path if location else None
+        
+        from .handlers import send_or_edit_with_image
+        await send_or_edit_with_image(
+            query,
+            text="You scan the area. You notice...",
+            reply_markup=keyboard,
+            image_path=image_path
+        )
+        return
+    
+    npc_id = enemy_data['npc_id']
+    
+    # Remove enemy from wandering table (they're now in combat)
+    await database.remove_wandering_enemy(enemy_db_id)
+    
+    from data.npcs import NPCS
+    from bot import combat
+    
+    # Initiate combat
+    combat_data = await combat.initiate_combat(
+        user_id, npc_id, player['location_id'], from_wandering_enemy=True
+    )
+    
+    if combat_data:
+        npc_def = NPCS.get(npc_id)
+        message = f"⚔️ You engage the {npc_def.emoji} {npc_def.name}!\n\n"
+        message += f"{npc_def.description}\n\n"
+        message += f"{npc_def.emoji} Enemy HP: {combat_data['npc_hp']}/{combat_data['npc_max_hp']}\n"
+        message += f"❤️ Your HP: {player['hp']}/{player['max_hp']}\n\n"
+        message += "🎯 Your turn! What will you do?"
+        
+        keyboard = await keyboards.combat_keyboard(user_id)
+        
+        from .handlers import send_or_edit_with_image
+        await send_or_edit_with_image(
+            query,
+            text=message,
+            reply_markup=keyboard,
+            image_path=npc_def.image_url if npc_def else None
+        )
+    else:
+        await query.answer("Failed to initiate combat.", show_alert=True)
+
+
+async def handle_inspect_interactable(query, user_id: int, player: dict, data: list):
+    """Handle inspecting an interactable object."""
+    location_id, instance_id = data[1], data[2]
+    
+    location = game_world.get_location(location_id)
+    if not location:
+        await query.answer("Location not found.", show_alert=True)
+        return
+    
+    interactable = location.get_interactable(instance_id)
+    if not interactable:
+        await query.answer("Object not found.", show_alert=False)
+        return
+    
+    # Check if ALL actions are on cooldown
+    all_on_cooldown = True
+    for action_id in interactable.actions.keys():
+        cooldown_key = f"{instance_id}:{action_id}"
+        if await database.get_cooldown(cooldown_key) == 0:
+            all_on_cooldown = False
+            break
+    
+    if all_on_cooldown and len(interactable.actions) > 0:
+        await query.answer(
+            f"The {interactable.name} has already been searched. Try again later.",
+            show_alert=False
+        )
+        return
+    
+    # Show action menu
+    await query.answer()
+    image_path = interactable.image_path if interactable else None
+    
+    from .handlers import send_or_edit_with_image
+    await send_or_edit_with_image(
+        query,
+        text=f"You focus on the {interactable.name}. What do you do?",
+        reply_markup=await keyboards.actions_keyboard(location_id, instance_id),
+        image_path=image_path
+    )
+
+
+async def handle_action(query, user_id: int, player: dict, data: list):
+    """Handle performing an action on an interactable object."""
+    location_id, instance_id, action_id = data[1], data[2], data[3]
+    cooldown_key = f"{instance_id}:{action_id}"
+    cooldown = await database.get_cooldown(cooldown_key)
+    
+    if cooldown > 0:
+        await query.answer("Someone got to it just before you!", show_alert=False)
+        return
+    
+    location = game_world.get_location(location_id)
+    if not location:
+        await query.answer("Location not found.", show_alert=True)
+        return
+    
+    action_obj = location.get_interactable(instance_id).get_action(action_id)
+    
+    if player['stamina'] < action_obj.stamina_cost:
+        await query.answer("You are too tired to do that!", show_alert=False)
+        return
+    
+    await query.answer()
+    
+    # Set cooldown
+    await database.set_cooldown(cooldown_key)
+    
+    # Resolve action
+    outcome = logic.resolve_action(player, action_obj)
+    new_stamina = player['stamina'] - action_obj.stamina_cost
+    new_hp = player['hp'] - outcome.damage_taken
+    await database.update_player(user_id, {"stamina": new_stamina, "hp": new_hp})
+    
+    # Build detailed action result
+    result_details = [f"<i>{outcome.text}</i>"]
+    
+    if action_obj.stamina_cost > 0:
+        result_details.append(f"⚡️ <b>Stamina:</b> -{action_obj.stamina_cost}")
+    
+    if outcome.damage_taken > 0:
+        result_details.append(f"❤️ <b>HP:</b> -{outcome.damage_taken}")
+    
+    # Add items gained
+    if outcome.items_reward:
+        items_text = []
+        items_failed = []
+        for item_id, quantity in outcome.items_reward.items():
+            can_add, reason = await logic.can_add_item_to_inventory(user_id, item_id, quantity)
+            
+            if can_add:
+                await database.add_item_to_inventory(user_id, item_id, quantity)
+                item_def = ITEMS.get(item_id, {})
+                emoji = item_def.get('emoji', '❔')
+                item_name = item_def.get('name', item_id)
+                items_text.append(f"{emoji} {item_name} x{quantity}")
+            else:
+                item_def = ITEMS.get(item_id, {})
+                item_name = item_def.get('name', item_id)
+                items_failed.append(f"{item_name} ({reason})")
+        
+        if items_text:
+            result_details.append(f"🎁 <b>Gained:</b> {', '.join(items_text)}")
+        if items_failed:
+            result_details.append(f"⚠️ <b>Couldn't take:</b> {', '.join(items_failed)}")
+    
+    final_text = await get_player_status_text(user_id)
+    final_text += f"\n\n<b>━━━ Action Result ━━━</b>\n" + "\n".join(result_details)
+    
+    # Get location image for the result screen
+    current_location = game_world.get_location(player['location_id'])
+    location_image = current_location.image_path if current_location else None
+    
+    from .handlers import send_or_edit_with_image
+    await send_or_edit_with_image(
+        query,
+        text=final_text,
+        reply_markup=keyboards.main_menu_keyboard(),
+        image_path=location_image
+    )
+
+
+# ============================================================================
+# NAVIGATION & MOVEMENT HANDLERS
+# ============================================================================
+
+async def handle_main_menu(query, user_id: int, player: dict):
+    """Return to main menu."""
+    await query.answer()
+    status_text = await get_player_status_text(user_id)
+    location = game_world.get_location(player['location_id'])
+    location_image = location.image_path if location else None
+    
+    from .handlers import send_or_edit_with_image
+    await send_or_edit_with_image(
+        query,
+        text=status_text,
+        reply_markup=keyboards.main_menu_keyboard(),
+        image_path=location_image
+    )
+
+
+async def handle_move_menu(query, user_id: int, player: dict):
+    """Show movement options."""
+    await query.answer()
+    location = game_world.get_location(player['location_id'])
+    location_image = location.image_path if location else None
+    
+    from .handlers import send_or_edit_with_image
+    await send_or_edit_with_image(
+        query,
+        text="Where do you want to go?",
+        reply_markup=await keyboards.move_keyboard(player['location_id'], user_id),
+        image_path=location_image
+    )
+
+
+async def handle_move(query, user_id: int, player: dict, data: list):
+    """Handle player movement to a new location."""
+    destination_id = data[1]
+    
+    from_location = game_world.get_location(player['location_id'])
+    to_location = game_world.get_location(destination_id)
+    
+    if not from_location or not to_location:
+        await query.answer("Invalid location!", show_alert=True)
+        return
+    
+    # Calculate stamina cost
+    inventory = await database.get_inventory(user_id)
+    stamina_cost = logic.calculate_travel_stamina_cost(player, inventory, from_location, to_location)
+    
+    if player['stamina'] < stamina_cost:
+        await query.answer(f"Too tired to travel! Need {stamina_cost} stamina.", show_alert=True)
+        return
+    
+    # Deduct stamina and update location
+    new_stamina = player['stamina'] - stamina_cost
+    await database.update_player(user_id, {"location_id": destination_id, "stamina": new_stamina})
+    
+    await query.answer(f"⚡️ -{stamina_cost} stamina", show_alert=False)
+    
+    # Refresh player data
+    player = await database.get_player(user_id)
+    
+    # Check for random NPC encounter
+    from data.npcs import NPCS, get_random_npc_for_location, get_location_encounter_rate
+    encounter_rate = get_location_encounter_rate(destination_id)
+    
+    if random.random() < encounter_rate:
+        from bot import combat
+        logger.info(f"Encounter triggered at {destination_id} (rate: {encounter_rate})")
+        
+        npc_id = get_random_npc_for_location(destination_id)
+        
+        if npc_id:
+            combat_data = await combat.initiate_combat(user_id, npc_id, destination_id)
+            
+            if combat_data:
+                npc_def = NPCS.get(npc_id)
+                message = f"⚠️ A {npc_def.emoji} {npc_def.name} appears!\n\n"
+                message += f"{npc_def.description}\n\n"
+                message += f"{npc_def.emoji} Enemy HP: {combat_data['npc_hp']}/{combat_data['npc_max_hp']}\n"
+                message += f"❤️ Your HP: {player['hp']}/{player['max_hp']}\n\n"
+                message += "🎯 Your turn! What will you do?"
+                
+                keyboard = await keyboards.combat_keyboard(user_id)
+                
+                from .handlers import send_or_edit_with_image
+                await send_or_edit_with_image(
+                    query,
+                    text=message,
+                    reply_markup=keyboard,
+                    image_path=npc_def.image_url if npc_def else None
+                )
+                return
+    
+    status_text = await get_player_status_text(user_id)
+    new_location = game_world.get_location(destination_id)
+    location_image = new_location.image_path if new_location else None
+    
+    from .handlers import send_or_edit_with_image
+    await send_or_edit_with_image(
+        query,
+        text=status_text,
+        reply_markup=keyboards.main_menu_keyboard(),
+        image_path=location_image
+    )

bot/combat_handlers.py

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+"""
+Combat-related action handlers.
+"""
+import logging
+from . import database, keyboards
+from data.world_loader import game_world
+
+logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
+
+
+async def handle_combat_attack(query, user_id: int, player: dict):
+    """Handle player attack action in combat."""
+    from bot import combat
+    await query.answer()
+    
+    message, npc_died, turn_ended = await combat.player_attack(user_id)
+    
+    if npc_died:
+        # Combat ended - return to main menu
+        location = game_world.get_location(player['location_id'])
+        location_image = location.image_path if location else None
+        
+        from .handlers import send_or_edit_with_image
+        await send_or_edit_with_image(
+            query,
+            text=message,
+            reply_markup=keyboards.main_menu_keyboard(),
+            image_path=location_image
+        )
+    elif turn_ended:
+        # NPC's turn - auto-attack
+        npc_message, player_died = await combat.npc_attack(user_id)
+        message += "\n\n" + npc_message
+        
+        if player_died:
+            from .handlers import send_or_edit_with_image
+            await send_or_edit_with_image(query, text=message, reply_markup=None)
+        else:
+            combat_data = await database.get_combat(user_id)
+            if combat_data:
+                from data.npcs import NPCS
+                npc_def = NPCS.get(combat_data['npc_id'])
+                keyboard = await keyboards.combat_keyboard(user_id)
+                
+                from .handlers import send_or_edit_with_image
+                await send_or_edit_with_image(
+                    query,
+                    text=message,
+                    reply_markup=keyboard,
+                    image_path=npc_def.image_url if npc_def else None
+                )
+    else:
+        await query.answer(message, show_alert=False)
+
+
+async def handle_combat_flee(query, user_id: int, player: dict):
+    """Handle flee attempt in combat."""
+    from bot import combat
+    await query.answer()
+    
+    message, fled, turn_ended = await combat.flee_attempt(user_id)
+    
+    if fled:
+        # Successfully fled - return to main menu
+        location = game_world.get_location(player['location_id'])
+        location_image = location.image_path if location else None
+        
+        from .handlers import send_or_edit_with_image
+        await send_or_edit_with_image(
+            query,
+            text=message,
+            reply_markup=keyboards.main_menu_keyboard(),
+            image_path=location_image
+        )
+    elif turn_ended:
+        # Failed to flee - NPC attacks
+        npc_message, player_died = await combat.npc_attack(user_id)
+        message += "\n\n" + npc_message
+        
+        if player_died:
+            from .handlers import send_or_edit_with_image
+            await send_or_edit_with_image(query, text=message, reply_markup=None)
+        else:
+            combat_data = await database.get_combat(user_id)
+            if combat_data:
+                from data.npcs import NPCS
+                npc_def = NPCS.get(combat_data['npc_id'])
+                keyboard = await keyboards.combat_keyboard(user_id)
+                
+                from .handlers import send_or_edit_with_image
+                await send_or_edit_with_image(
+                    query,
+                    text=message,
+                    reply_markup=keyboard,
+                    image_path=npc_def.image_url if npc_def else None
+                )
+    else:
+        await query.answer(message, show_alert=False)
+
+
+async def handle_combat_use_item_menu(query, user_id: int, player: dict):
+    """Show menu of items that can be used in combat."""
+    await query.answer()
+    keyboard = await keyboards.combat_items_keyboard(user_id)
+    
+    from .handlers import send_or_edit_with_image
+    await send_or_edit_with_image(
+        query,
+        text="💊 Select an item to use:",
+        reply_markup=keyboard
+    )
+
+
+async def handle_combat_use_item(query, user_id: int, player: dict, data: list):
+    """Use an item during combat."""
+    from bot import combat
+    item_db_id = int(data[1])
+    
+    message, turn_ended = await combat.use_item_in_combat(user_id, item_db_id)
+    await query.answer(message, show_alert=False)
+    
+    if turn_ended:
+        # NPC's turn
+        npc_message, player_died = await combat.npc_attack(user_id)
+        
+        if player_died:
+            from .handlers import send_or_edit_with_image
+            await send_or_edit_with_image(
+                query,
+                text=message + "\n\n" + npc_message,
+                reply_markup=None
+            )
+        else:
+            combat_data = await database.get_combat(user_id)
+            if combat_data:
+                from data.npcs import NPCS
+                npc_def = NPCS.get(combat_data['npc_id'])
+                keyboard = await keyboards.combat_keyboard(user_id)
+                full_message = message + "\n\n" + npc_message + "\n\n🎯 Your turn!"
+                
+                from .handlers import send_or_edit_with_image
+                await send_or_edit_with_image(
+                    query,
+                    text=full_message,
+                    reply_markup=keyboard,
+                    image_path=npc_def.image_url if npc_def else None
+                )
+
+
+async def handle_combat_back(query, user_id: int, player: dict):
+    """Return to combat menu from item selection."""
+    await query.answer()
+    combat_data = await database.get_combat(user_id)
+    
+    if combat_data:
+        from data.npcs import NPCS
+        npc_def = NPCS.get(combat_data['npc_id'])
+        keyboard = await keyboards.combat_keyboard(user_id)
+        
+        message = f"⚔️ Combat with {npc_def.emoji} {npc_def.name}!\n"
+        message += f"{npc_def.emoji} Enemy HP: {combat_data['npc_hp']}/{combat_data['npc_max_hp']}\n"
+        message += f"❤️ Your HP: {player['hp']}/{player['max_hp']}\n\n"
+        message += "🎯 Your turn!" if combat_data['turn'] == 'player' else "⏳ Enemy's turn..."
+        
+        from .handlers import send_or_edit_with_image
+        await send_or_edit_with_image(
+            query,
+            text=message,
+            reply_markup=keyboard,
+            image_path=npc_def.image_url if npc_def else None
+        )

bot/corpse_handlers.py

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+"""
+Corpse looting handlers (player and NPC corpses).
+"""
+import logging
+import json
+import random
+from . import database, keyboards, logic
+from data.world_loader import game_world
+from data.items import ITEMS
+
+logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
+
+
+async def handle_loot_player_corpse(query, user_id: int, player: dict, data: list):
+    """Show player corpse loot menu."""
+    corpse_id = int(data[1])
+    corpse = await database.get_player_corpse(corpse_id)
+    
+    if not corpse:
+        await query.answer("Corpse not found.", show_alert=False)
+        return
+    
+    items = json.loads(corpse['items'])
+    keyboard = keyboards.player_corpse_loot_keyboard(corpse_id, items)
+    
+    location = game_world.get_location(player['location_id'])
+    image_path = location.image_path if location else None
+    
+    await query.answer()
+    text = f"🎒 {corpse['player_name']}'s bag\n\nYou find the remains of another survivor..."
+    
+    from .handlers import send_or_edit_with_image
+    await send_or_edit_with_image(
+        query,
+        text=text,
+        reply_markup=keyboard,
+        image_path=image_path
+    )
+
+
+async def handle_take_corpse_item(query, user_id: int, player: dict, data: list):
+    """Take an item from a player corpse."""
+    corpse_id = int(data[1])
+    item_index = int(data[2])
+    
+    corpse = await database.get_player_corpse(corpse_id)
+    if not corpse:
+        await query.answer("Corpse not found.", show_alert=False)
+        return
+    
+    items = json.loads(corpse['items'])
+    if item_index >= len(items):
+        await query.answer("Item not found.", show_alert=False)
+        return
+    
+    item_data = items[item_index]
+    item_def = ITEMS.get(item_data['item_id'], {})
+    
+    # Check inventory capacity
+    can_add, reason = await logic.can_add_item_to_inventory(
+        user_id, item_data['item_id'], item_data['quantity']
+    )
+    
+    if not can_add:
+        await query.answer(reason, show_alert=False)
+        return
+    
+    # Add to inventory
+    await database.add_item_to_inventory(user_id, item_data['item_id'], item_data['quantity'])
+    
+    # Remove from corpse
+    items.pop(item_index)
+    
+    if items:
+        await database.update_player_corpse(corpse_id, json.dumps(items))
+        keyboard = keyboards.player_corpse_loot_keyboard(corpse_id, items)
+        
+        location = game_world.get_location(player['location_id'])
+        image_path = location.image_path if location else None
+        
+        await query.answer(f"Took {item_def.get('name', 'Unknown')}.", show_alert=False)
+        text = f"🎒 {corpse['player_name']}'s bag"
+        
+        from .handlers import send_or_edit_with_image
+        await send_or_edit_with_image(
+            query,
+            text=text,
+            reply_markup=keyboard,
+            image_path=image_path
+        )
+    else:
+        # Bag is empty, remove it
+        await database.remove_player_corpse(corpse_id)
+        await query.answer(
+            f"Took {item_def.get('name', 'Unknown')}. The bag is now empty.",
+            show_alert=False
+        )
+        
+        location = game_world.get_location(player['location_id'])
+        dropped_items = await database.get_dropped_items_in_location(player['location_id'])
+        wandering_enemies = await database.get_wandering_enemies_in_location(player['location_id'])
+        keyboard = await keyboards.inspect_keyboard(player['location_id'], dropped_items, wandering_enemies)
+        
+        from .handlers import send_or_edit_with_image
+        await send_or_edit_with_image(
+            query,
+            text="You scan the area. You notice...",
+            reply_markup=keyboard,
+            image_path=location.image_path if location else None
+        )
+
+
+async def handle_scavenge_npc_corpse(query, user_id: int, player: dict, data: list):
+    """Show NPC corpse scavenging menu."""
+    corpse_id = int(data[1])
+    corpse = await database.get_npc_corpse(corpse_id)
+    
+    if not corpse:
+        await query.answer("Corpse not found.", show_alert=False)
+        return
+    
+    from data.npcs import NPCS
+    npc_def = NPCS.get(corpse['npc_id'])
+    loot_items = json.loads(corpse['loot_remaining'])
+    keyboard = keyboards.npc_corpse_scavenge_keyboard(corpse_id, loot_items)
+    
+    location = game_world.get_location(player['location_id'])
+    image_path = location.image_path if location else None
+    
+    await query.answer()
+    text = f"🔪 {npc_def.emoji} {npc_def.name} Corpse\n\n{npc_def.description}"
+    
+    from .handlers import send_or_edit_with_image
+    await send_or_edit_with_image(
+        query,
+        text=text,
+        reply_markup=keyboard,
+        image_path=image_path
+    )
+
+
+async def handle_scavenge_corpse_item(query, user_id: int, player: dict, data: list):
+    """Scavenge a specific item from an NPC corpse."""
+    corpse_id = int(data[1])
+    loot_index = int(data[2])
+    
+    corpse = await database.get_npc_corpse(corpse_id)
+    if not corpse:
+        await query.answer("Corpse not found.", show_alert=False)
+        return
+    
+    loot_items = json.loads(corpse['loot_remaining'])
+    if loot_index >= len(loot_items):
+        await query.answer("Nothing to scavenge here.", show_alert=False)
+        return
+    
+    loot_data = loot_items[loot_index]
+    required_tool = loot_data.get('required_tool')
+    
+    # Check if player has required tool
+    if required_tool:
+        inventory_items = await database.get_inventory(user_id)
+        has_tool = any(item['item_id'] == required_tool for item in inventory_items)
+        
+        if not has_tool:
+            tool_def = ITEMS.get(required_tool, {})
+            await query.answer(
+                f"You need a {tool_def.get('name', 'tool')} to scavenge this.",
+                show_alert=False
+            )
+            return
+    
+    # Determine quantity
+    quantity = random.randint(loot_data['quantity_min'], loot_data['quantity_max'])
+    item_def = ITEMS.get(loot_data['item_id'], {})
+    
+    # Check inventory capacity
+    can_add, reason = await logic.can_add_item_to_inventory(
+        user_id, loot_data['item_id'], quantity
+    )
+    
+    if not can_add:
+        await query.answer(reason, show_alert=False)
+        return
+    
+    # Add to inventory
+    await database.add_item_to_inventory(user_id, loot_data['item_id'], quantity)
+    
+    # Remove from corpse
+    loot_items.pop(loot_index)
+    
+    if loot_items:
+        await database.update_npc_corpse(corpse_id, json.dumps(loot_items))
+        keyboard = keyboards.npc_corpse_scavenge_keyboard(corpse_id, loot_items)
+        
+        location = game_world.get_location(player['location_id'])
+        image_path = location.image_path if location else None
+        
+        await query.answer(
+            f"Scavenged {quantity}x {item_def.get('name', 'Unknown')}.",
+            show_alert=False
+        )
+        
+        from data.npcs import NPCS
+        npc_def = NPCS.get(corpse['npc_id'])
+        text = f"🔪 {npc_def.emoji} {npc_def.name} Corpse"
+        
+        from .handlers import send_or_edit_with_image
+        await send_or_edit_with_image(
+            query,
+            text=text,
+            reply_markup=keyboard,
+            image_path=image_path
+        )
+    else:
+        # Nothing left, remove corpse
+        await database.remove_npc_corpse(corpse_id)
+        await query.answer(
+            f"Scavenged {quantity}x {item_def.get('name', 'Unknown')}. Nothing left on the corpse.",
+            show_alert=False
+        )
+        
+        location = game_world.get_location(player['location_id'])
+        dropped_items = await database.get_dropped_items_in_location(player['location_id'])
+        wandering_enemies = await database.get_wandering_enemies_in_location(player['location_id'])
+        keyboard = await keyboards.inspect_keyboard(player['location_id'], dropped_items, wandering_enemies)
+        
+        from .handlers import send_or_edit_with_image
+        await send_or_edit_with_image(
+            query,
+            text="You scan the area. You notice...",
+            reply_markup=keyboard,
+            image_path=location.image_path if location else None
+        )

bot/inventory_handlers.py

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+"""
+Inventory-related action handlers.
+"""
+import logging
+from telegram import InlineKeyboardButton, InlineKeyboardMarkup
+from . import database, keyboards, logic
+from data.world_loader import game_world
+from data.items import ITEMS
+
+logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
+
+
+async def handle_inventory_menu(query, user_id: int, player: dict):
+    """Show player inventory."""
+    await query.answer()
+    inventory_items = await database.get_inventory(user_id)
+    
+    # Calculate inventory summary
+    current_weight, current_volume = logic.calculate_inventory_load(inventory_items)
+    max_weight, max_volume = logic.get_player_capacity(inventory_items, player)
+    
+    text = "<b>🎒 Your Inventory:</b>\n"
+    text += f"📊 Weight: {current_weight}/{max_weight} kg\n"
+    text += f"📦 Volume: {current_volume}/{max_volume} vol\n\n"
+    
+    if not inventory_items:
+        text += "It's empty."
+    
+    # Keep current location image for context
+    location = game_world.get_location(player['location_id'])
+    location_image = location.image_path if location else None
+    
+    from .handlers import send_or_edit_with_image
+    await send_or_edit_with_image(
+        query,
+        text=text,
+        reply_markup=keyboards.inventory_keyboard(inventory_items),
+        image_path=location_image
+    )
+
+
+async def handle_inventory_item(query, user_id: int, player: dict, data: list):
+    """Show details for a specific inventory item."""
+    await query.answer()
+    item_db_id = int(data[1])
+    item = await database.get_inventory_item(item_db_id)
+    item_def = ITEMS.get(item['item_id'], {})
+    emoji = item_def.get('emoji', '❔')
+    
+    # Build item details text
+    text = f"{emoji} <b>{item_def.get('name', 'Unknown')}</b>\n"
+    
+    description = item_def.get('description')
+    if description:
+        text += f"<i>{description}</i>\n\n"
+    else:
+        text += "\n"
+    
+    text += f"<b>Weight:</b> {item_def.get('weight', 0)} kg | <b>Volume:</b> {item_def.get('volume', 0)} vol\n"
+    
+    # Add weapon stats if applicable
+    if item_def.get('type') == 'weapon':
+        text += f"<b>Damage:</b> {item_def.get('damage_min', 0)}-{item_def.get('damage_max', 0)}\n"
+    
+    # Add consumable effects if applicable
+    if item_def.get('type') == 'consumable':
+        effects = []
+        if item_def.get('hp_restore'):
+            effects.append(f"❤️ +{item_def.get('hp_restore')} HP")
+        if item_def.get('stamina_restore'):
+            effects.append(f"⚡ +{item_def.get('stamina_restore')} Stamina")
+        if effects:
+            text += f"<b>Effects:</b> {', '.join(effects)}\n"
+    
+    # Add equipped status
+    if item.get('is_equipped'):
+        text += "\n✅ <b>Currently Equipped</b>"
+    
+    location = game_world.get_location(player['location_id'])
+    location_image = location.image_path if location else None
+    
+    from .handlers import send_or_edit_with_image
+    await send_or_edit_with_image(
+        query,
+        text=text,
+        reply_markup=keyboards.inventory_item_actions_keyboard(
+            item_db_id, item_def, item.get('is_equipped', False), item['quantity']
+        ),
+        image_path=location_image
+    )
+
+
+async def handle_inventory_use(query, user_id: int, player: dict, data: list):
+    """Use a consumable item from inventory."""
+    item_db_id = int(data[1])
+    item = await database.get_inventory_item(item_db_id)
+    
+    if not item:
+        await query.answer("Item not found.", show_alert=False)
+        return
+    
+    item_def = ITEMS.get(item['item_id'], {})
+    
+    if item_def.get('type') != 'consumable':
+        await query.answer("This item cannot be used.", show_alert=False)
+        return
+    
+    await query.answer()
+    
+    # Apply item effects
+    result_parts = []
+    updates = {}
+    
+    if 'hp_restore' in item_def:
+        hp_gain = item_def['hp_restore']
+        new_hp = min(player['max_hp'], player['hp'] + hp_gain)
+        actual_gain = new_hp - player['hp']
+        updates['hp'] = new_hp
+        if actual_gain > 0:
+            result_parts.append(f"❤️ HP: +{actual_gain}")
+        else:
+            result_parts.append(f"❤️ HP: Already at maximum!")
+    
+    if 'stamina_restore' in item_def:
+        stamina_gain = item_def['stamina_restore']
+        new_stamina = min(player['max_stamina'], player['stamina'] + stamina_gain)
+        actual_gain = new_stamina - player['stamina']
+        updates['stamina'] = new_stamina
+        if actual_gain > 0:
+            result_parts.append(f"⚡️ Stamina: +{actual_gain}")
+        else:
+            result_parts.append(f"⚡️ Stamina: Already at maximum!")
+    
+    if updates:
+        await database.update_player(user_id, updates)
+    
+    # Remove one item from inventory
+    if item['quantity'] > 1:
+        await database.update_inventory_item(item['id'], quantity=item['quantity'] - 1)
+    else:
+        await database.remove_item_from_inventory(item['id'])
+    
+    # Build result message
+    emoji = item_def.get('emoji', '❔')
+    result_text = f"<b>Used {emoji} {item_def.get('name')}</b>\n\n"
+    if result_parts:
+        result_text += "\n".join(result_parts)
+    else:
+        result_text += "No effect."
+    
+    # Show updated inventory
+    inventory_items = await database.get_inventory(user_id)
+    current_weight, current_volume = logic.calculate_inventory_load(inventory_items)
+    max_weight, max_volume = logic.get_player_capacity(inventory_items, player)
+    
+    text = "<b>🎒 Your Inventory:</b>\n"
+    text += f"📊 Weight: {current_weight}/{max_weight} kg\n"
+    text += f"📦 Volume: {current_volume}/{max_volume} vol\n\n"
+    
+    if not inventory_items:
+        text += "It's empty."
+    else:
+        text += f"{result_text}"
+    
+    location = game_world.get_location(player['location_id'])
+    location_image = location.image_path if location else None
+    
+    from .handlers import send_or_edit_with_image
+    await send_or_edit_with_image(
+        query,
+        text=text,
+        reply_markup=keyboards.inventory_keyboard(inventory_items),
+        image_path=location_image
+    )
+
+
+async def handle_inventory_drop(query, user_id: int, player: dict, data: list):
+    """Drop an item from inventory to the world."""
+    item_db_id = int(data[1])
+    drop_amount_str = data[2] if len(data) > 2 else None
+    
+    item = await database.get_inventory_item(item_db_id)
+    if not item:
+        await query.answer("Item not found.", show_alert=False)
+        return
+    
+    item_def = ITEMS.get(item['item_id'], {})
+    
+    # Determine how much to drop
+    if drop_amount_str is None or drop_amount_str == "all":
+        await database.drop_item_to_world(item['item_id'], item['quantity'], player['location_id'])
+        await database.remove_item_from_inventory(item['id'], quantity=item['quantity'])
+        await query.answer(f"You dropped all {item['quantity']}x {item_def.get('name')}.", show_alert=False)
+    else:
+        drop_amount = int(drop_amount_str)
+        if drop_amount >= item['quantity']:
+            await database.drop_item_to_world(item['item_id'], item['quantity'], player['location_id'])
+            await database.remove_item_from_inventory(item['id'], quantity=item['quantity'])
+            await query.answer(f"You dropped all {item['quantity']}x {item_def.get('name')}.", show_alert=False)
+        else:
+            await database.drop_item_to_world(item['item_id'], drop_amount, player['location_id'])
+            await database.update_inventory_item(item['id'], quantity=item['quantity'] - drop_amount)
+            await query.answer(f"You dropped {drop_amount}x {item_def.get('name')}.", show_alert=False)
+    
+    inventory_items = await database.get_inventory(user_id)
+    current_weight, current_volume = logic.calculate_inventory_load(inventory_items)
+    max_weight, max_volume = logic.get_player_capacity(inventory_items, player)
+    
+    text = "<b>🎒 Your Inventory:</b>\n"
+    text += f"📊 Weight: {current_weight}/{max_weight} kg\n"
+    text += f"📦 Volume: {current_volume}/{max_volume} vol\n\n"
+    
+    if not inventory_items:
+        text += "It's empty."
+    
+    location = game_world.get_location(player['location_id'])
+    location_image = location.image_path if location else None
+    
+    from .handlers import send_or_edit_with_image
+    await send_or_edit_with_image(
+        query,
+        text=text,
+        reply_markup=keyboards.inventory_keyboard(inventory_items),
+        image_path=location_image
+    )
+
+
+async def handle_inventory_equip(query, user_id: int, player: dict, data: list):
+    """Equip an item from inventory."""
+    item_db_id = int(data[1])
+    item = await database.get_inventory_item(item_db_id)
+    
+    if not item:
+        await query.answer("Item not found.", show_alert=False)
+        return
+    
+    item_def = ITEMS.get(item['item_id'], {})
+    item_slot = item_def.get('slot')
+    
+    if not item_slot:
+        await query.answer("This item cannot be equipped.", show_alert=False)
+        return
+    
+    # Unequip any item in the same slot
+    inventory_items = await database.get_inventory(user_id)
+    for inv_item in inventory_items:
+        if inv_item.get('is_equipped'):
+            inv_item_def = ITEMS.get(inv_item['item_id'], {})
+            if inv_item_def.get('slot') == item_slot:
+                await database.update_inventory_item(inv_item['id'], is_equipped=False)
+    
+    # If equipping from a stack, split the stack
+    if item['quantity'] > 1:
+        await database.update_inventory_item(item_db_id, quantity=item['quantity'] - 1)
+        new_item_id = await database.add_equipped_item_to_inventory(user_id, item['item_id'])
+        await query.answer(f"Equipped {item_def.get('name')}!", show_alert=False)
+        item = await database.get_inventory_item(new_item_id)
+        item_db_id = new_item_id
+    else:
+        await database.update_inventory_item(item_db_id, is_equipped=True)
+        await query.answer(f"Equipped {item_def.get('name')}!", show_alert=False)
+        item = await database.get_inventory_item(item_db_id)
+    
+    # Refresh the item view
+    emoji = item_def.get('emoji', '❔')
+    text = f"{emoji} <b>{item_def.get('name', 'Unknown')}</b>\n"
+    
+    description = item_def.get('description')
+    if description:
+        text += f"<i>{description}</i>\n\n"
+    else:
+        text += "\n"
+    
+    text += f"<b>Weight:</b> {item_def.get('weight', 0)} kg | <b>Volume:</b> {item_def.get('volume', 0)} vol\n"
+    
+    if item_def.get('type') == 'weapon':
+        text += f"<b>Damage:</b> {item_def.get('damage_min', 0)}-{item_def.get('damage_max', 0)}\n"
+    
+    text += "\n✅ <b>Currently Equipped</b>"
+    
+    location = game_world.get_location(player['location_id'])
+    location_image = location.image_path if location else None
+    
+    from .handlers import send_or_edit_with_image
+    await send_or_edit_with_image(
+        query,
+        text=text,
+        reply_markup=keyboards.inventory_item_actions_keyboard(
+            item_db_id, item_def, True, item['quantity']
+        ),
+        image_path=location_image
+    )
+
+
+async def handle_inventory_unequip(query, user_id: int, player: dict, data: list):
+    """Unequip an item."""
+    item_db_id = int(data[1])
+    item = await database.get_inventory_item(item_db_id)
+    
+    if not item:
+        await query.answer("Item not found.", show_alert=False)
+        return
+    
+    item_def = ITEMS.get(item['item_id'], {})
+    
+    # Check if there's an existing unequipped stack
+    inventory_items = await database.get_inventory(user_id)
+    existing_stack = None
+    for inv_item in inventory_items:
+        if (inv_item['item_id'] == item['item_id'] and 
+            not inv_item.get('is_equipped') and 
+            inv_item['id'] != item_db_id):
+            existing_stack = inv_item
+            break
+    
+    if existing_stack:
+        # Merge into existing stack
+        await database.update_inventory_item(existing_stack['id'], quantity=existing_stack['quantity'] + 1)
+        await database.remove_item_from_inventory(item_db_id)
+        await query.answer(f"Unequipped {item_def.get('name')}.", show_alert=False)
+        item = await database.get_inventory_item(existing_stack['id'])
+        item_db_id = existing_stack['id']
+    else:
+        # Just unequip
+        await database.update_inventory_item(item_db_id, is_equipped=False)
+        await query.answer(f"Unequipped {item_def.get('name')}.", show_alert=False)
+        item = await database.get_inventory_item(item_db_id)
+    
+    # Refresh the item view
+    emoji = item_def.get('emoji', '❔')
+    text = f"{emoji} <b>{item_def.get('name', 'Unknown')}</b>\n"
+    
+    description = item_def.get('description')
+    if description:
+        text += f"<i>{description}</i>\n\n"
+    else:
+        text += "\n"
+    
+    text += f"<b>Weight:</b> {item_def.get('weight', 0)} kg | <b>Volume:</b> {item_def.get('volume', 0)} vol\n"
+    
+    if item_def.get('type') == 'weapon':
+        text += f"<b>Damage:</b> {item_def.get('damage_min', 0)}-{item_def.get('damage_max', 0)}\n"
+    
+    location = game_world.get_location(player['location_id'])
+    location_image = location.image_path if location else None
+    
+    from .handlers import send_or_edit_with_image
+    await send_or_edit_with_image(
+        query,
+        text=text,
+        reply_markup=keyboards.inventory_item_actions_keyboard(
+            item_db_id, item_def, False, item['quantity']
+        ),
+        image_path=location_image
+    )

bot/pickup_handlers.py

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+"""
+Pickup and item collection handlers.
+"""
+import logging
+from . import database, keyboards, logic
+from data.world_loader import game_world
+from data.items import ITEMS
+
+logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
+
+
+async def handle_pickup_menu(query, user_id: int, player: dict, data: list):
+    """Show pickup options for a dropped item."""
+    dropped_item_id = int(data[1])
+    item_to_pickup = await database.get_dropped_item(dropped_item_id)
+    
+    if not item_to_pickup:
+        await query.answer("Someone already picked that up!", show_alert=False)
+        location_id = player['location_id']
+        location = game_world.get_location(location_id)
+        dropped_items = await database.get_dropped_items_in_location(location_id)
+        wandering_enemies = await database.get_wandering_enemies_in_location(location_id)
+        keyboard = await keyboards.inspect_keyboard(location_id, dropped_items, wandering_enemies)
+        image_path = location.image_path if location else None
+        
+        from .handlers import send_or_edit_with_image
+        await send_or_edit_with_image(
+            query,
+            text="You scan the area. You notice...",
+            reply_markup=keyboard,
+            image_path=image_path
+        )
+        return
+    
+    item_def = ITEMS.get(item_to_pickup['item_id'], {})
+    emoji = item_def.get('emoji', '❔')
+    text = f"{emoji} <b>{item_def.get('name', 'Unknown')}</b>\n\n"
+    text += f"Available: {item_to_pickup['quantity']}\n"
+    text += f"Weight: {item_def.get('weight', 0)} kg each\n"
+    text += f"Volume: {item_def.get('volume', 0)} vol each\n\n"
+    text += "How many do you want to pick up?"
+    
+    await query.answer()
+    keyboard = keyboards.pickup_options_keyboard(
+        dropped_item_id,
+        item_def.get('name', 'Unknown'),
+        item_to_pickup['quantity']
+    )
+    
+    location = game_world.get_location(player['location_id'])
+    image_path = location.image_path if location else None
+    
+    from .handlers import send_or_edit_with_image
+    await send_or_edit_with_image(
+        query,
+        text=text,
+        reply_markup=keyboard,
+        image_path=image_path
+    )
+
+
+async def handle_pickup(query, user_id: int, player: dict, data: list):
+    """Pick up a dropped item from the world."""
+    dropped_item_id = int(data[1])
+    pickup_amount_str = data[2] if len(data) > 2 else "all"
+    
+    item_to_pickup = await database.get_dropped_item(dropped_item_id)
+    if not item_to_pickup:
+        await query.answer("Someone already picked that up!", show_alert=False)
+        location_id = player['location_id']
+        location = game_world.get_location(location_id)
+        dropped_items = await database.get_dropped_items_in_location(location_id)
+        wandering_enemies = await database.get_wandering_enemies_in_location(location_id)
+        keyboard = await keyboards.inspect_keyboard(location_id, dropped_items, wandering_enemies)
+        image_path = location.image_path if location else None
+        
+        from .handlers import send_or_edit_with_image
+        await send_or_edit_with_image(
+            query,
+            text="You scan the area. You notice...",
+            reply_markup=keyboard,
+            image_path=image_path
+        )
+        return
+    
+    # Determine how much to pick up
+    if pickup_amount_str == "all":
+        pickup_amount = item_to_pickup['quantity']
+    else:
+        pickup_amount = min(int(pickup_amount_str), item_to_pickup['quantity'])
+    
+    # Check inventory capacity
+    can_add, reason = await logic.can_add_item_to_inventory(
+        user_id, item_to_pickup['item_id'], pickup_amount
+    )
+    
+    if not can_add:
+        await query.answer(reason, show_alert=True)
+        return
+    
+    # Add to inventory
+    await database.add_item_to_inventory(user_id, item_to_pickup['item_id'], pickup_amount)
+    
+    # Update or remove dropped item
+    remaining = item_to_pickup['quantity'] - pickup_amount
+    item_def = ITEMS.get(item_to_pickup['item_id'], {})
+    
+    if remaining > 0:
+        await database.update_dropped_item(dropped_item_id, remaining)
+        await query.answer(
+            f"Picked up {pickup_amount}x {item_def.get('name', 'item')}. {remaining} remaining.",
+            show_alert=False
+        )
+    else:
+        await database.remove_dropped_item(dropped_item_id)
+        await query.answer(
+            f"Picked up {pickup_amount}x {item_def.get('name', 'item')}.",
+            show_alert=False
+        )
+    
+    # Return to inspect area
+    location_id = player['location_id']
+    location = game_world.get_location(location_id)
+    dropped_items = await database.get_dropped_items_in_location(location_id)
+    wandering_enemies = await database.get_wandering_enemies_in_location(location_id)
+    keyboard = await keyboards.inspect_keyboard(location_id, dropped_items, wandering_enemies)
+    image_path = location.image_path if location else None
+    
+    from .handlers import send_or_edit_with_image
+    await send_or_edit_with_image(
+        query,
+        text="You scan the area. You notice...",
+        reply_markup=keyboard,
+        image_path=image_path
+    )

bot/profile_handlers.py

@@ -0,0 +1,152 @@
+"""
+Profile and character stat management handlers.
+"""
+import logging
+from telegram import InlineKeyboardButton, InlineKeyboardMarkup
+from . import database, keyboards
+from data.world_loader import game_world
+
+logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
+
+
+async def handle_profile(query, user_id: int, player: dict):
+    """Show player profile and stats."""
+    await query.answer()
+    from bot import combat
+    from .utils import format_stat_bar, create_progress_bar
+    
+    # Calculate stats
+    xp_current = player['xp']
+    xp_needed = combat.xp_for_level(player['level'] + 1)
+    xp_for_current_level = combat.xp_for_level(player['level'])
+    xp_progress = max(0, xp_current - xp_for_current_level)
+    xp_level_requirement = xp_needed - xp_for_current_level
+    progress_percent = int((xp_progress / xp_level_requirement) * 100) if xp_level_requirement > 0 else 0
+    
+    unspent = player.get('unspent_points', 0)
+    
+    # Build profile with visual bars
+    profile_text = f"👤 <b>{player['name']}</b>\n"
+    profile_text += f"━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━\n\n"
+    profile_text += f"<b>Level:</b> {player['level']}\n"
+    
+    # XP bar
+    xp_bar = create_progress_bar(xp_progress, xp_level_requirement, length=10)
+    profile_text += f"⭐ XP: {xp_bar} {progress_percent}% ({xp_current}/{xp_needed})\n"
+    
+    if unspent > 0:
+        profile_text += f"💎 <b>Unspent Points:</b> {unspent}\n"
+    
+    profile_text += f"\n{format_stat_bar('HP', '❤️', player['hp'], player['max_hp'])}\n"
+    profile_text += f"{format_stat_bar('Stamina', '⚡', player['stamina'], player['max_stamina'])}\n\n"
+    profile_text += f"<b>Stats:</b>\n"
+    profile_text += f"💪 Strength: {player['strength']}\n"
+    profile_text += f"🏃 Agility: {player['agility']}\n"
+    profile_text += f"💚 Endurance: {player['endurance']}\n"
+    profile_text += f"🧠 Intellect: {player['intellect']}\n\n"
+    profile_text += f"<b>Combat:</b>\n"
+    profile_text += f"⚔️ Base Damage: {5 + player['strength'] // 2 + player['level']}\n"
+    profile_text += f"🛡️ Flee Chance: {int((0.5 + player['agility'] / 100) * 100)}%\n"
+    profile_text += f"💚 Stamina Regen: {1 + player['endurance'] // 10}/cycle\n"
+    
+    location = game_world.get_location(player['location_id'])
+    location_image = location.image_path if location else None
+    
+    # Add spend points button if player has unspent points
+    keyboard_buttons = []
+    if unspent > 0:
+        keyboard_buttons.append([
+            InlineKeyboardButton("⭐ Spend Stat Points", callback_data="spend_points_menu")
+        ])
+    keyboard_buttons.append([InlineKeyboardButton("⬅️ Back", callback_data="main_menu")])
+    back_keyboard = InlineKeyboardMarkup(keyboard_buttons)
+    
+    from .handlers import send_or_edit_with_image
+    await send_or_edit_with_image(
+        query,
+        text=profile_text,
+        reply_markup=back_keyboard,
+        image_path=location_image
+    )
+
+
+async def handle_spend_points_menu(query, user_id: int, player: dict):
+    """Show stat point spending menu."""
+    await query.answer()
+    unspent = player.get('unspent_points', 0)
+    
+    if unspent <= 0:
+        await query.answer("You have no points to spend!", show_alert=False)
+        return
+    
+    text = f"⭐ <b>Spend Stat Points</b>\n\n"
+    text += f"Available Points: <b>{unspent}</b>\n\n"
+    text += f"Current Stats:\n"
+    text += f"❤️ Max HP: {player['max_hp']} (+10 per point)\n"
+    text += f"⚡ Max Stamina: {player['max_stamina']} (+5 per point)\n"
+    text += f"💪 Strength: {player['strength']} (+1 per point)\n"
+    text += f"🏃 Agility: {player['agility']} (+1 per point)\n"
+    text += f"💚 Endurance: {player['endurance']} (+1 per point)\n"
+    text += f"🧠 Intellect: {player['intellect']} (+1 per point)\n\n"
+    text += f"💡 Choose wisely! Each point matters."
+    
+    keyboard = keyboards.spend_points_keyboard()
+    
+    from .handlers import send_or_edit_with_image
+    await send_or_edit_with_image(query, text=text, reply_markup=keyboard)
+
+
+async def handle_spend_point(query, user_id: int, player: dict, data: list):
+    """Spend a stat point on a specific attribute."""
+    stat_name = data[1]
+    unspent = player.get('unspent_points', 0)
+    
+    if unspent <= 0:
+        await query.answer("You have no points to spend!", show_alert=False)
+        return
+    
+    # Map stat names to updates
+    stat_mapping = {
+        'max_hp': ('max_hp', 10, '❤️ Max HP'),
+        'max_stamina': ('max_stamina', 5, '⚡ Max Stamina'),
+        'strength': ('strength', 1, '💪 Strength'),
+        'agility': ('agility', 1, '🏃 Agility'),
+        'endurance': ('endurance', 1, '💚 Endurance'),
+        'intellect': ('intellect', 1, '🧠 Intellect'),
+    }
+    
+    if stat_name not in stat_mapping:
+        await query.answer("Invalid stat!", show_alert=False)
+        return
+    
+    db_field, increase, display_name = stat_mapping[stat_name]
+    new_value = player[db_field] + increase
+    new_unspent = unspent - 1
+    
+    await database.update_player(user_id, {
+        db_field: new_value,
+        'unspent_points': new_unspent
+    })
+    
+    # Update local player data
+    player[db_field] = new_value
+    player['unspent_points'] = new_unspent
+    
+    await query.answer(f"+{increase} {display_name}!", show_alert=False)
+    
+    # Refresh the spend points menu
+    text = f"⭐ <b>Spend Stat Points</b>\n\n"
+    text += f"Available Points: <b>{new_unspent}</b>\n\n"
+    text += f"Current Stats:\n"
+    text += f"❤️ Max HP: {player['max_hp']} (+10 per point)\n"
+    text += f"⚡ Max Stamina: {player['max_stamina']} (+5 per point)\n"
+    text += f"💪 Strength: {player['strength']} (+1 per point)\n"
+    text += f"🏃 Agility: {player['agility']} (+1 per point)\n"
+    text += f"💚 Endurance: {player['endurance']} (+1 per point)\n"
+    text += f"🧠 Intellect: {player['intellect']} (+1 per point)\n\n"
+    text += f"💡 Choose wisely! Each point matters."
+    
+    keyboard = keyboards.spend_points_keyboard()
+    
+    from .handlers import send_or_edit_with_image
+    await send_or_edit_with_image(query, text=text, reply_markup=keyboard)

bot/utils.py

@@ -10,6 +10,64 @@ from telegram.ext import ContextTypes
 logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
 
 
+def create_progress_bar(current: int, maximum: int, length: int = 10, filled_char: str = "█", empty_char: str = "░") -> str:
+    """
+    Create a visual progress bar.
+    
+    Args:
+        current: Current value
+        maximum: Maximum value
+        length: Length of the bar in characters (default 10)
+        filled_char: Character for filled portion (default █)
+        empty_char: Character for empty portion (default ░)
+    
+    Returns:
+        String representation of progress bar
+        
+    Examples:
+        >>> create_progress_bar(75, 100)
+        "███████░░░"
+        >>> create_progress_bar(0, 100)
+        "░░░░░░░░░░"
+        >>> create_progress_bar(100, 100)
+        "██████████"
+    """
+    if maximum <= 0:
+        return empty_char * length
+    
+    percentage = min(1.0, max(0.0, current / maximum))
+    filled_length = int(length * percentage)
+    empty_length = length - filled_length
+    
+    return filled_char * filled_length + empty_char * empty_length
+
+
+def format_stat_bar(label: str, emoji: str, current: int, maximum: int, bar_length: int = 10) -> str:
+    """
+    Format a stat (HP, Stamina, etc.) with visual progress bar.
+    
+    Args:
+        label: Stat label (e.g., "HP", "Stamina")
+        emoji: Emoji to display (e.g., "❤️", "⚡")
+        current: Current value
+        maximum: Maximum value
+        bar_length: Length of the progress bar
+    
+    Returns:
+        Formatted string with bar and percentage
+        
+    Examples:
+        >>> format_stat_bar("HP", "❤️", 75, 100)
+        "❤️ HP: ███████░░░ 75% (75/100)"
+        >>> format_stat_bar("Stamina", "⚡", 50, 100)
+        "⚡ Stamina: █████░░░░░ 50% (50/100)"
+    """
+    bar = create_progress_bar(current, maximum, bar_length)
+    percentage = int((current / maximum * 100)) if maximum > 0 else 0
+    
+    return f"{emoji} {label}: {bar} {percentage}% ({current}/{maximum})"
+
+
 def get_admin_ids():
     """Get the list of admin user IDs from environment variable."""
     admin_ids_str = os.getenv("ADMIN_IDS", "")

docs/README.md

@@ -0,0 +1,140 @@
+# Echoes of the Ashes - Documentation Index
+
+## 📚 Documentation Overview
+
+This directory contains all project documentation organized by category.
+
+## 📁 Directory Structure
+
+### `/docs/development/`
+Technical documentation for developers
+
+- **[BOT_MODULE.md](development/BOT_MODULE.md)** - Bot module architecture and handler system
+- **[HANDLER_REFACTORING_SUMMARY.md](development/HANDLER_REFACTORING_SUMMARY.md)** - Code refactoring summary
+- **[REFACTORING_NOTES.md](development/REFACTORING_NOTES.md)** - Detailed refactoring notes
+- **[VISUAL_IMPROVEMENTS.md](development/VISUAL_IMPROVEMENTS.md)** - UI improvements and progress bars
+- **[UI_EXAMPLES.md](development/UI_EXAMPLES.md)** - Before/after UI comparisons and visual mockups
+
+### `/docs/game/`
+Game design and mechanics documentation
+
+- **[MECHANICS.md](game/MECHANICS.md)** - Complete game mechanics overview
+
+### `/docs/api/`
+API documentation and integration guides
+
+- **Telegram Bot API** - Bot command reference
+- **Database Schema** - Data models and relationships
+- **Web Map Editor** - Map editor API and usage
+
+## 🚀 Quick Links
+
+### For Developers
+- [Bot Module Documentation](development/BOT_MODULE.md) - Start here to understand the codebase
+- [Handler System](development/HANDLER_REFACTORING_SUMMARY.md) - Handler architecture
+- [Contributing Guide](../README.md#contributing) - How to contribute
+
+### For Game Designers
+- [Game Mechanics](game/) - Game systems and balance
+- [World Editor](../web-map/README.md) - Map editing guide
+
+### For Players
+- [README](../README.md) - Project overview and setup
+- [Game Guide](game/) - How to play
+
+## 📝 Documentation Standards
+
+### Markdown Guidelines
+- Use clear, descriptive headings
+- Include code examples where relevant
+- Keep lines under 100 characters for readability
+- Use emoji sparingly for visual organization
+
+### File Naming
+- Use `SCREAMING_SNAKE_CASE.md` for major documentation
+- Use `PascalCase.md` for component-specific docs
+- Use `kebab-case.md` for guides and tutorials
+
+### Document Structure
+```markdown
+# Title
+
+## Overview
+Brief description
+
+## Table of Contents
+- [Section 1](#section-1)
+- [Section 2](#section-2)
+
+## Content
+Detailed information
+
+## See Also
+Related documentation
+```
+
+## 🔄 Recent Updates
+
+### October 19, 2025
+- ✅ Reorganized documentation into structured folders
+- ✅ Created documentation index (this file)
+- ✅ Moved development docs from root to docs/development/
+- ✅ **Added visual HP/Stamina bars** - Progress bars for better UI feedback
+- ✅ Refactored handler system into modular architecture
+- ✅ Created comprehensive bot module documentation
+- ✅ Added utility functions for visual progress displays
+
+### October 18, 2025
+- ✅ Refactored handler system into modular architecture
+- ✅ Created comprehensive bot module documentation
+- ✅ Added refactoring notes and summaries
+
+## 📖 Contributing to Documentation
+
+When adding new documentation:
+
+1. **Choose the right folder:**
+   - `development/` - Technical/code documentation
+   - `game/` - Game design and mechanics
+   - `api/` - API references and integration
+
+2. **Update this index** with links to new documents
+
+3. **Follow naming conventions** as outlined above
+
+4. **Include:**
+   - Clear title and overview
+   - Table of contents for longer docs
+   - Code examples where applicable
+   - Links to related documentation
+
+5. **Keep it updated** - Documentation should match the code
+
+## 🔍 Finding Documentation
+
+### By Topic
+- **Setup & Installation** → [README.md](../README.md)
+- **Bot Development** → [development/BOT_MODULE.md](development/BOT_MODULE.md)
+- **Code Architecture** → [development/](development/)
+- **Game Mechanics** → [game/](game/)
+- **Map Editor** → [../web-map/README.md](../web-map/README.md)
+- **Database** → [api/](api/)
+
+### By File Type
+- **README files** - Quick overviews and getting started guides
+- **Technical specs** - Detailed architecture and implementation
+- **Guides** - Step-by-step tutorials
+- **Reference** - API documentation and data schemas
+
+## 📧 Questions?
+
+If you can't find what you're looking for:
+1. Check the [main README](../README.md)
+2. Search through existing documentation
+3. Look at code comments and docstrings
+4. Create an issue for missing documentation
+
+---
+
+**Last Updated:** October 19, 2025  
+**Maintained by:** Development Team

docs/development/BOT_MODULE.md

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+# Bot Module Documentation
+
+## Overview
+The bot module contains all the Telegram bot logic for "Echoes of the Ashes" RPG game.
+
+## Module Structure
+
+### Core Modules
+- **`handlers.py`** (14KB) - Main message router and utility functions
+- **`database.py`** - Database operations and queries
+- **`keyboards.py`** - Telegram keyboard layouts
+- **`logic.py`** - Game logic and calculations
+- **`combat.py`** (17KB) - Combat system implementation
+- **`spawn_manager.py`** - Enemy spawning system
+- **`utils.py`** - Utility functions and decorators
+
+### Handler Modules (Refactored)
+Organized by functionality for better maintainability:
+
+#### **`action_handlers.py`** (14KB, 367 lines)
+World interaction and inspection
+- `get_player_status_text()` - Player status display
+- `handle_inspect_area()` - Inspect locations
+- `handle_attack_wandering()` - Attack wandering enemies
+- `handle_inspect_interactable()` - Inspect objects
+- `handle_action()` - Perform actions
+- `handle_main_menu()` - Main menu navigation
+- `handle_move_menu()` - Movement menu
+- `handle_move()` - Travel between locations
+
+#### **`inventory_handlers.py`** (13KB, 355 lines)
+Inventory management system
+- `handle_inventory_menu()` - Show inventory
+- `handle_inventory_item()` - Item details
+- `handle_inventory_use()` - Use consumables
+- `handle_inventory_drop()` - Drop items
+- `handle_inventory_equip()` - Equip gear
+- `handle_inventory_unequip()` - Unequip gear
+
+#### **`pickup_handlers.py`** (5.1KB, 135 lines)
+Item collection from world
+- `handle_pickup_menu()` - Pickup options
+- `handle_pickup()` - Pick up items
+
+#### **`combat_handlers.py`** (6.3KB, 171 lines)
+Combat action handlers
+- `handle_combat_attack()` - Attack enemy
+- `handle_combat_flee()` - Flee combat
+- `handle_combat_use_item_menu()` - Combat items menu
+- `handle_combat_use_item()` - Use item in combat
+- `handle_combat_back()` - Return to combat menu
+
+#### **`profile_handlers.py`** (6.0KB, 147 lines)
+Character progression
+- `handle_profile()` - View profile
+- `handle_spend_points_menu()` - Stat points menu
+- `handle_spend_point()` - Allocate stat points
+
+#### **`corpse_handlers.py`** (8.2KB, 234 lines)
+Looting system
+- `handle_loot_player_corpse()` - Loot player corpses
+- `handle_take_corpse_item()` - Take items from player corpse
+- `handle_scavenge_npc_corpse()` - Scavenge NPC corpses
+- `handle_scavenge_corpse_item()` - Take items from NPC corpse
+
+## Architecture
+
+### Message Flow
+```
+Telegram Update
+    ↓
+main.py (Application setup)
+    ↓
+handlers.py::button_handler (Router)
+    ↓
+Specialized Handler (action_handlers, combat_handlers, etc.)
+    ↓
+database.py (Data operations)
+    ↓
+keyboards.py (UI response)
+    ↓
+Response to User
+```
+
+### Handler Pattern
+All handlers follow a consistent pattern:
+
+```python
+async def handle_action(query, user_id: int, player: dict, data: list = None):
+    """
+    Handle specific action.
+    
+    Args:
+        query: Telegram callback query object
+        user_id: Telegram user ID
+        player: Player data dict
+        data: Optional list of parameters from callback_data
+    """
+    # 1. Validate input
+    # 2. Perform action
+    # 3. Update database
+    # 4. Send response with send_or_edit_with_image()
+```
+
+### Shared Utilities
+
+#### `send_or_edit_with_image()`
+Central function for sending/editing messages with images:
+```python
+await send_or_edit_with_image(
+    query,
+    text="Message text",
+    reply_markup=keyboard,
+    image_path="/path/to/image.png"  # Optional
+)
+```
+
+Features:
+- Smooth image transitions
+- Image caching for performance
+- Automatic fallback to text-only
+- Edit vs. send detection
+
+## Design Principles
+
+### 1. Separation of Concerns
+Each module handles a specific domain:
+- Handlers → User interaction
+- Database → Data persistence
+- Logic → Game rules
+- Combat → Battle mechanics
+
+### 2. Single Responsibility
+Each function has one clear purpose:
+- ✅ `handle_inventory_use()` - Use items
+- ✅ `handle_combat_attack()` - Attack in combat
+- ❌ ~~One giant function that does everything~~
+
+### 3. Consistency
+All handlers:
+- Accept same parameter pattern
+- Use async/await
+- Handle errors gracefully
+- Log important actions
+
+### 4. Error Handling
+Centralized in `button_handler`:
+```python
+try:
+    await handle_specific_action(...)
+except Exception as e:
+    logger.error(f"Error: {e}", exc_info=True)
+    await query.answer("An error occurred.", show_alert=True)
+```
+
+## Adding New Handlers
+
+### Step 1: Create Handler Function
+```python
+# In appropriate *_handlers.py module
+async def handle_new_action(query, user_id: int, player: dict, data: list):
+    """Handle new action."""
+    await query.answer()
+    
+    # Your logic here
+    
+    from .handlers import send_or_edit_with_image
+    await send_or_edit_with_image(
+        query,
+        text="Action result",
+        reply_markup=some_keyboard()
+    )
+```
+
+### Step 2: Import in handlers.py
+```python
+from .your_handlers import handle_new_action
+```
+
+### Step 3: Add Route
+```python
+# In button_handler()
+elif action_type == "new_action":
+    await handle_new_action(query, user_id, player, data)
+```
+
+### Step 4: Create Keyboard Button
+```python
+# In keyboards.py
+InlineKeyboardButton(
+    "New Action",
+    callback_data="new_action:param1:param2"
+)
+```
+
+## Testing
+
+### Manual Testing
+1. Start the bot: `python main.py`
+2. Send `/start` to the bot
+3. Test each button action
+4. Check logs for errors
+
+### Unit Testing (Future)
+```python
+# tests/test_handlers.py
+async def test_handle_inventory_use():
+    result = await handle_inventory_use(
+        mock_query,
+        user_id=123,
+        player=mock_player,
+        data=['inventory_use', '1']
+    )
+    assert result is not None
+```
+
+## Performance Considerations
+
+### Image Caching
+Images are cached after first upload:
+```python
+cached_file_id = await database.get_cached_image(image_path)
+if not cached_file_id:
+    # Upload and cache
+    await database.cache_image(image_path, file_id)
+```
+
+### Database Queries
+- Use indexed lookups (user_id, location_id)
+- Batch operations where possible
+- Async all the way
+
+### Memory
+- Don't store large objects in memory
+- Use database for persistence
+- Clean up old data periodically
+
+## Debugging
+
+### Enable Debug Logging
+```python
+# In main.py
+logging.basicConfig(
+    level=logging.DEBUG,  # Change from INFO
+    format='%(asctime)s - %(name)s - %(levelname)s - %(message)s'
+)
+```
+
+### Common Issues
+
+**Issue:** Handler not being called
+- Check callback_data format: `"action_type:param1:param2"`
+- Verify route exists in `button_handler()`
+- Check import statement
+
+**Issue:** Image not showing
+- Verify image path exists
+- Check image cache
+- Look for upload errors in logs
+
+**Issue:** Database errors
+- Check player exists
+- Verify foreign key relationships
+- Look at database schema
+
+## Migration Guide
+
+### From Old handlers.py
+Old code in backup files:
+- `backups/handlers_original.py`
+- `backups/handlers.py.old`
+
+All functionality preserved, just reorganized into modules.
+
+## Future Enhancements
+
+1. **Type Hints** - Add proper type annotations
+2. **Unit Tests** - Test coverage for all handlers
+3. **Decorators** - Common validations (requires_combat, requires_stamina)
+4. **Base Classes** - Handler base class with common functionality
+5. **Event System** - Decouple actions from responses
+
+## Contributing
+
+When adding new features:
+1. Choose the appropriate handler module (or create new one)
+2. Follow the existing pattern
+3. Add docstrings
+4. Log important actions
+5. Handle errors gracefully
+6. Update this documentation
+
+## Questions?
+
+See also:
+- `REFACTORING_NOTES.md` - Refactoring details
+- `HANDLER_REFACTORING_SUMMARY.md` - Before/after comparison
+- `README.md` - Project overview

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+# Handler Refactoring Summary
+
+## Code Metrics
+
+### Before Refactoring
+- **Single file:** `bot/handlers.py` (~1,308 lines)
+- **Giant function:** `button_handler()` with 1000+ lines of if/elif chains
+- **Maintainability:** Very difficult to navigate and modify
+
+### After Refactoring
+- **7 organized modules:** Total ~1,786 lines (well-structured)
+- **Main router:** `handlers.py` (377 lines) - clean routing logic
+- **6 specialized modules:**
+  - `action_handlers.py` (367 lines) - World interaction
+  - `inventory_handlers.py` (355 lines) - Inventory management
+  - `corpse_handlers.py` (234 lines) - Corpse looting
+  - `combat_handlers.py` (171 lines) - Combat actions
+  - `profile_handlers.py` (147 lines) - Profile & stats
+  - `pickup_handlers.py` (135 lines) - Item pickup
+
+## Architecture
+
+```
+bot/
+├── handlers.py              # Main router & utilities
+│   ├── send_or_edit_with_image()
+│   ├── start()
+│   ├── export_map()
+│   ├── spawn_stats()
+│   └── button_handler()     # Routes to specialized handlers
+│
+├── action_handlers.py       # World & Inspection
+│   ├── get_player_status_text()
+│   ├── handle_inspect_area()
+│   ├── handle_attack_wandering()
+│   ├── handle_inspect_interactable()
+│   ├── handle_action()
+│   ├── handle_main_menu()
+│   ├── handle_move_menu()
+│   └── handle_move()
+│
+├── inventory_handlers.py    # Inventory Management
+│   ├── handle_inventory_menu()
+│   ├── handle_inventory_item()
+│   ├── handle_inventory_use()
+│   ├── handle_inventory_drop()
+│   ├── handle_inventory_equip()
+│   └── handle_inventory_unequip()
+│
+├── pickup_handlers.py       # Item Collection
+│   ├── handle_pickup_menu()
+│   └── handle_pickup()
+│
+├── combat_handlers.py       # Combat System
+│   ├── handle_combat_attack()
+│   ├── handle_combat_flee()
+│   ├── handle_combat_use_item_menu()
+│   ├── handle_combat_use_item()
+│   └── handle_combat_back()
+│
+├── profile_handlers.py      # Character Stats
+│   ├── handle_profile()
+│   ├── handle_spend_points_menu()
+│   └── handle_spend_point()
+│
+└── corpse_handlers.py       # Looting System
+    ├── handle_loot_player_corpse()
+    ├── handle_take_corpse_item()
+    ├── handle_scavenge_npc_corpse()
+    └── handle_scavenge_corpse_item()
+```
+
+## Key Improvements
+
+### 1. Separation of Concerns
+Each module handles a specific domain of functionality:
+- **Action Handlers** → World exploration & interaction
+- **Inventory Handlers** → Item management
+- **Combat Handlers** → Battle mechanics
+- **Profile Handlers** → Character progression
+- **Corpse Handlers** → Looting system
+- **Pickup Handlers** → Item collection
+
+### 2. Single Responsibility Principle
+Each function has one clear purpose:
+- ✅ `handle_inventory_use()` - Use items
+- ✅ `handle_combat_attack()` - Attack in combat
+- ✅ `handle_pickup()` - Pick up items
+- ❌ ~~`button_handler()` - Do everything~~
+
+### 3. Improved Error Handling
+```python
+# Centralized error handling in router
+try:
+    if action_type == "inspect_area":
+        await handle_inspect_area(query, user_id, player)
+    # ... more routes
+except Exception as e:
+    logger.error(f"Error handling {action_type}: {e}", exc_info=True)
+    await query.answer("An error occurred.", show_alert=True)
+```
+
+### 4. Better Code Navigation
+- Jump to specific functionality in seconds
+- IDE autocomplete works better
+- Easier to review code changes
+- Reduced cognitive load
+
+### 5. Testability
+Each handler can now be tested independently:
+```python
+# Easy to test
+await handle_inventory_use(mock_query, user_id, player, data)
+
+# vs. testing 1000 lines of if/elif
+```
+
+## Migration Path
+
+All functionality has been preserved. The refactoring only changed the organization, not the behavior.
+
+### Verified Compatible
+- ✅ All action types still handled
+- ✅ Same function signatures
+- ✅ Same error handling behavior
+- ✅ No breaking changes to external code
+
+### Backup Files
+Original files saved in `backups/`:
+- `handlers_original.py`
+- `handlers.py.old`
+
+## Future Enhancements
+
+1. **Add Type Hints**
+   ```python
+   async def handle_inventory_use(
+       query: CallbackQuery,
+       user_id: int,
+       player: dict,
+       data: list[str]
+   ) -> None:
+   ```
+
+2. **Create Base Handler Class**
+   ```python
+   class BaseHandler:
+       def __init__(self, query, user_id, player):
+           self.query = query
+           self.user_id = user_id
+           self.player = player
+   ```
+
+3. **Add Unit Tests**
+   ```python
+   def test_handle_inventory_use():
+       # Test consumable usage
+       # Test inventory updates
+       # Test error cases
+   ```
+
+4. **Add Handler Decorators**
+   ```python
+   @requires_combat
+   async def handle_combat_attack(...):
+   
+   @requires_stamina(10)
+   async def handle_action(...):
+   ```
+
+## Conclusion
+
+This refactoring transforms a monolithic 1,308-line file with a 1000+ line function into a well-organized, modular architecture with:
+- ✅ Clear separation of concerns
+- ✅ Easy navigation and maintenance
+- ✅ Better error handling
+- ✅ Improved testability
+- ✅ No breaking changes
+
+**Result:** The codebase is now much easier to understand, modify, and extend.

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+# Code Refactoring - Handler Organization
+
+## Overview
+The `bot/handlers.py` file has been refactored to improve code organization, readability, and maintainability. The massive `button_handler` function (previously 1000+ lines) has been broken down into logical, focused modules.
+
+## New Structure
+
+### Main Module: `bot/handlers.py`
+**Purpose:** Core routing and utility functions
+- `send_or_edit_with_image()` - Image handling utility
+- `start()` - /start command handler
+- `export_map()` - Admin command for map export
+- `spawn_stats()` - Admin command for spawn statistics
+- `button_handler()` - Main router that delegates to specific handlers
+
+### Action Handlers: `bot/action_handlers.py`
+**Purpose:** World interaction and inspection
+- `get_player_status_text()` - Generate player status display
+- `handle_inspect_area()` - Inspect current location
+- `handle_attack_wandering()` - Attack wandering enemies
+- `handle_inspect_interactable()` - Inspect objects
+- `handle_action()` - Perform actions on interactables
+- `handle_main_menu()` - Return to main menu
+- `handle_move_menu()` - Show movement options
+- `handle_move()` - Handle player movement
+
+### Inventory Handlers: `bot/inventory_handlers.py`
+**Purpose:** Inventory management
+- `handle_inventory_menu()` - Show inventory
+- `handle_inventory_item()` - Show item details
+- `handle_inventory_use()` - Use consumable items
+- `handle_inventory_drop()` - Drop items to world
+- `handle_inventory_equip()` - Equip items
+- `handle_inventory_unequip()` - Unequip items
+
+### Pickup Handlers: `bot/pickup_handlers.py`
+**Purpose:** Item collection from world
+- `handle_pickup_menu()` - Show pickup options
+- `handle_pickup()` - Pick up dropped items
+
+### Combat Handlers: `bot/combat_handlers.py`
+**Purpose:** Combat actions
+- `handle_combat_attack()` - Attack enemy
+- `handle_combat_flee()` - Attempt to flee
+- `handle_combat_use_item_menu()` - Show usable items in combat
+- `handle_combat_use_item()` - Use item during combat
+- `handle_combat_back()` - Return to combat menu
+
+### Profile Handlers: `bot/profile_handlers.py`
+**Purpose:** Character profile and stat management
+- `handle_profile()` - Show player profile
+- `handle_spend_points_menu()` - Show stat point menu
+- `handle_spend_point()` - Spend stat points
+
+### Corpse Handlers: `bot/corpse_handlers.py`
+**Purpose:** Looting corpses
+- `handle_loot_player_corpse()` - Show player corpse loot
+- `handle_take_corpse_item()` - Take item from player corpse
+- `handle_scavenge_npc_corpse()` - Show NPC corpse loot
+- `handle_scavenge_corpse_item()` - Scavenge from NPC corpse
+
+## Benefits
+
+### 1. **Improved Readability**
+- Each module focuses on a specific domain
+- Function names clearly describe their purpose
+- Easier to find and understand specific functionality
+
+### 2. **Better Maintainability**
+- Changes to one feature don't affect others
+- Easier to test individual components
+- Reduced risk of merge conflicts
+
+### 3. **Logical Organization**
+- Related functions grouped together
+- Clear separation of concerns
+- Follows Single Responsibility Principle
+
+### 4. **Easier Navigation**
+- Jump to specific functionality quickly
+- No need to scroll through 1000+ lines
+- Clear module imports show dependencies
+
+### 5. **Error Handling**
+- Centralized error handling in router
+- Consistent error messages
+- Better logging
+
+## Migration Notes
+
+### Old Structure
+```python
+async def button_handler():
+    # 1000+ lines of if/elif statements
+    if action_type == "inspect_area":
+        # 50 lines of code
+    elif action_type == "inventory_menu":
+        # 30 lines of code
+    # ... hundreds more lines
+```
+
+### New Structure
+```python
+async def button_handler():
+    # Clean router - delegates to specialized handlers
+    if action_type == "inspect_area":
+        await handle_inspect_area(query, user_id, player)
+    elif action_type == "inventory_menu":
+        await handle_inventory_menu(query, user_id, player)
+```
+
+## Future Improvements
+
+1. **Add unit tests** for each handler module
+2. **Create handler base class** for common functionality
+3. **Add type hints** for better IDE support
+4. **Document return types** and error conditions
+5. **Add handler decorators** for common validations
+
+## Backup Files
+
+Old versions have been preserved in `backups/`:
+- `handlers_original.py` - Last version before refactoring
+- `handlers.py.old` - Additional backup
+
+## Date
+Refactored: October 19, 2025

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+# Visual UI Examples
+
+## Before & After Comparison
+
+### Main Menu / Player Status
+
+#### Before
+```
+Location: Downtown Plaza
+Status: Healthy
+❤️ HP: 70/100 | ⚡️ Stamina: 50/100
+🎒 Load: 15/50 kg | 30/100 vol
+⚔️ Equipped: 🔧 Wrench, 🎒 Backpack
+━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
+A desolate plaza, once bustling with life...
+```
+
+#### After
+```
+📍 Location: Downtown Plaza
+❤️ HP: ███████░░░ 70% (70/100)
+⚡ Stamina: █████░░░░░ 50% (50/100)
+🎒 Load: 15/50 kg | 30/100 vol
+⚔️ Equipped: 🔧 Wrench, 🎒 Backpack
+━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
+A desolate plaza, once bustling with life...
+```
+
+### Player Profile
+
+#### Before
+```
+👤 PlayerName
+━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
+
+Level: 5
+XP: 240/600 (40%)
+⭐ Unspent Points: 2
+
+Health: 70/100 ❤️
+Stamina: 50/100 ⚡
+
+Stats:
+💪 Strength: 12
+🏃 Agility: 8
+💚 Endurance: 10
+🧠 Intellect: 5
+
+Combat:
+⚔️ Base Damage: 13
+🛡️ Flee Chance: 58%
+💚 Stamina Regen: 2/cycle
+```
+
+#### After
+```
+👤 PlayerName
+━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
+
+Level: 5
+⭐ XP: ████░░░░░░ 40% (240/600)
+💎 Unspent Points: 2
+
+❤️ HP: ███████░░░ 70% (70/100)
+⚡ Stamina: █████░░░░░ 50% (50/100)
+
+Stats:
+💪 Strength: 12
+🏃 Agility: 8
+💚 Endurance: 10
+🧠 Intellect: 5
+
+Combat:
+⚔️ Base Damage: 13
+🛡️ Flee Chance: 58%
+💚 Stamina Regen: 2/cycle
+```
+
+## Visual States
+
+### Critical Health
+```
+❤️ HP: ██░░░░░░░░ 20% (20/100)
+```
+
+### Low Stamina
+```
+⚡ Stamina: ██░░░░░░░░ 20% (20/100)
+```
+
+### Half Values
+```
+❤️ HP: █████░░░░░ 50% (50/100)
+⚡ Stamina: █████░░░░░ 50% (50/100)
+```
+
+### Full Values
+```
+❤️ HP: ██████████ 100% (100/100)
+⚡ Stamina: ██████████ 100% (100/100)
+```
+
+### Empty/Dead
+```
+❤️ HP: ░░░░░░░░░░ 0% (0/100)
+⚡ Stamina: ░░░░░░░░░░ 0% (0/100)
+```
+
+## XP Progress Examples
+
+### Just Leveled Up
+```
+⭐ XP: ░░░░░░░░░░ 0% (0/600)
+```
+
+### Quarter Progress
+```
+⭐ XP: ██░░░░░░░░ 25% (150/600)
+```
+
+### Half Progress
+```
+⭐ XP: █████░░░░░ 50% (300/600)
+```
+
+### Almost Level Up
+```
+⭐ XP: █████████░ 95% (570/600)
+```
+
+## Character Build Examples
+
+### Tank Build (High HP/Endurance)
+```
+👤 TankWarrior
+━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
+
+Level: 10
+⭐ XP: ███████░░░ 65% (780/1200)
+
+❤️ HP: ████████░░ 80% (160/200)
+⚡ Stamina: ██████░░░░ 60% (90/150)
+
+Stats:
+💪 Strength: 15
+🏃 Agility: 5
+💚 Endurance: 20
+🧠 Intellect: 5
+```
+
+### Glass Cannon (High Damage, Low HP)
+```
+👤 GlassCannon
+━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
+
+Level: 10
+⭐ XP: ███████░░░ 65% (780/1200)
+
+❤️ HP: ██████░░░░ 60% (60/100)
+⚡ Stamina: ████████░░ 80% (120/150)
+
+Stats:
+💪 Strength: 25
+🏃 Agility: 10
+💚 Endurance: 5
+🧠 Intellect: 5
+```
+
+### Balanced Build
+```
+👤 AllRounder
+━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
+
+Level: 10
+⭐ XP: ███████░░░ 65% (780/1200)
+
+❤️ HP: ███████░░░ 70% (105/150)
+⚡ Stamina: ███████░░░ 70% (88/125)
+
+Stats:
+💪 Strength: 15
+🏃 Agility: 12
+💚 Endurance: 12
+🧠 Intellect: 6
+```
+
+## Combat Display Examples
+
+### Player vs Enemy (Active Combat)
+```
+⚔️ Combat with 🐕 Feral Dog!
+
+A mangy, aggressive dog with matted fur...
+
+🐕 Enemy HP: ██████░░░░ 60% (30/50)
+❤️ Your HP: ███████░░░ 70% (70/100)
+
+🎯 Your turn! What will you do?
+
+[⚔️ Attack] [🏃 Flee] [💊 Use Item]
+```
+
+### Low Health Warning
+```
+⚠️ A 🧟 Infected Human appears!
+
+A shambling, infected survivor...
+
+🧟 Enemy HP: ████████░░ 80% (80/100)
+❤️ Your HP: ██░░░░░░░░ 20% (20/100)  ⚠️ CRITICAL!
+
+🎯 Your turn! What will you do?
+```
+
+## Inventory Display
+
+### Inventory Load Bars (Future Enhancement)
+```
+🎒 Your Inventory:
+📊 Weight: █████░░░░░ 50% (25/50 kg)
+📦 Volume: ███░░░░░░░ 30% (30/100 vol)
+
+Items:
+🔧 Wrench x1
+🥫 Canned Food x3
+💊 Bandage x5
+```
+
+## Mobile Display
+
+All bars are designed to work perfectly on mobile:
+- Unicode characters supported on all platforms
+- Monospaced alignment for consistent display
+- Clear even on small screens
+- Works in all Telegram clients
+
+---
+
+**Implementation Date:** October 19, 2025  
+**Status:** ✅ Live in Production

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+# Visual UI Improvements
+
+## Overview
+This document describes the visual improvements made to the game's user interface, particularly the addition of progress bars for stats.
+
+## Progress Bars
+
+### Implementation
+Visual progress bars have been added to display HP, Stamina, and XP using Unicode block characters.
+
+### Format
+```
+❤️ HP: ███████░░░ 70% (70/100)
+⚡ Stamina: █████░░░░░ 50% (50/100)
+⭐ XP: ████░░░░░░ 40% (240/600)
+```
+
+### Components
+- **Emoji** - Visual indicator of stat type
+- **Label** - Stat name (HP, Stamina, etc.)
+- **Progress Bar** - Visual representation using █ (filled) and ░ (empty)
+- **Percentage** - Numeric percentage value
+- **Values** - Current/Maximum in parentheses
+
+### Characters Used
+- `█` (U+2588) - Full Block - Represents filled portion
+- `░` (U+2591) - Light Shade - Represents empty portion
+
+## Utility Functions
+
+### `create_progress_bar()`
+Creates a visual progress bar from current and maximum values.
+
+**Signature:**
+```python
+def create_progress_bar(
+    current: int,
+    maximum: int,
+    length: int = 10,
+    filled_char: str = "█",
+    empty_char: str = "░"
+) -> str
+```
+
+**Parameters:**
+- `current` - Current value of the stat
+- `maximum` - Maximum possible value
+- `length` - Number of characters in the bar (default: 10)
+- `filled_char` - Character for filled portion (default: █)
+- `empty_char` - Character for empty portion (default: ░)
+
+**Returns:**
+String containing the progress bar
+
+**Examples:**
+```python
+>>> create_progress_bar(75, 100)
+"███████░░░"
+
+>>> create_progress_bar(0, 100)
+"░░░░░░░░░░"
+
+>>> create_progress_bar(100, 100)
+"██████████"
+
+>>> create_progress_bar(33, 100, length=6)
+"██░░░░"
+```
+
+### `format_stat_bar()`
+Formats a complete stat line with label, bar, and values.
+
+**Signature:**
+```python
+def format_stat_bar(
+    label: str,
+    emoji: str,
+    current: int,
+    maximum: int,
+    bar_length: int = 10
+) -> str
+```
+
+**Parameters:**
+- `label` - Name of the stat (e.g., "HP", "Stamina")
+- `emoji` - Emoji to display (e.g., "❤️", "⚡")
+- `current` - Current value
+- `maximum` - Maximum value
+- `bar_length` - Length of the progress bar (default: 10)
+
+**Returns:**
+Formatted string with emoji, label, bar, percentage, and values
+
+**Examples:**
+```python
+>>> format_stat_bar("HP", "❤️", 75, 100)
+"❤️ HP: ███████░░░ 75% (75/100)"
+
+>>> format_stat_bar("Stamina", "⚡", 50, 100)
+"⚡ Stamina: █████░░░░░ 50% (50/100)"
+
+>>> format_stat_bar("XP", "⭐", 240, 600)
+"⭐ XP: ████░░░░░░ 40% (240/600)"
+```
+
+## Updated Displays
+
+### Player Status (Main Menu)
+**Before:**
+```
+Location: Downtown Plaza
+Status: Healthy
+❤️ HP: 70/100 | ⚡️ Stamina: 50/100
+🎒 Load: 5/50 kg | 10/100 vol
+```
+
+**After:**
+```
+📍 Location: Downtown Plaza
+❤️ HP: ███████░░░ 70% (70/100)
+⚡ Stamina: █████░░░░░ 50% (50/100)
+🎒 Load: 5/50 kg | 10/100 vol
+```
+
+### Player Profile
+**Before:**
+```
+👤 PlayerName
+━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
+
+Level: 5
+XP: 240/600 (40%)
+
+Health: 70/100 ❤️
+Stamina: 50/100 ⚡
+```
+
+**After:**
+```
+👤 PlayerName
+━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
+
+Level: 5
+⭐ XP: ████░░░░░░ 40% (240/600)
+
+❤️ HP: ███████░░░ 70% (70/100)
+⚡ Stamina: █████░░░░░ 50% (50/100)
+```
+
+## Benefits
+
+### 1. **Visual Clarity**
+- Instant understanding of stat levels at a glance
+- No mental math required to assess health/stamina
+- Color-coded through emojis (❤️ = health, ⚡ = stamina)
+
+### 2. **Better Gameplay**
+- Players can quickly assess danger
+- Easy to see when healing/rest is needed
+- Visual feedback is more engaging
+
+### 3. **Mobile Friendly**
+- Unicode characters work on all platforms
+- No images required
+- Works in all Telegram clients
+
+### 4. **Accessibility**
+- Percentage and numeric values still provided
+- Multiple representations of same data
+- Screen readers can parse text values
+
+## Customization
+
+### Changing Bar Length
+Modify the `bar_length` parameter:
+```python
+# Shorter bars (5 characters)
+format_stat_bar("HP", "❤️", 75, 100, bar_length=5)
+# Output: "❤️ HP: ███░░ 75% (75/100)"
+
+# Longer bars (20 characters)
+format_stat_bar("HP", "❤️", 75, 100, bar_length=20)
+# Output: "❤️ HP: ███████████████░░░░░ 75% (75/100)"
+```
+
+### Alternative Characters
+Different visual styles can be achieved with different characters:
+
+**Style 1 - Blocks (Default):**
+```python
+create_progress_bar(50, 100, filled_char="█", empty_char="░")
+# Output: "█████░░░░░"
+```
+
+**Style 2 - Squares:**
+```python
+create_progress_bar(50, 100, filled_char="■", empty_char="□")
+# Output: "■■■■■□□□□□"
+```
+
+**Style 3 - Circles:**
+```python
+create_progress_bar(50, 100, filled_char="●", empty_char="○")
+# Output: "●●●●●○○○○○"
+```
+
+**Style 4 - Bars:**
+```python
+create_progress_bar(50, 100, filled_char="▰", empty_char="▱")
+# Output: "▰▰▰▰▰▱▱▱▱▱"
+```
+
+## Color Variations
+
+While Telegram doesn't support custom colors in text, we use emoji for color coding:
+
+- ❤️ Red heart = Health (HP)
+- ⚡ Lightning = Energy (Stamina)
+- ⭐ Star = Experience (XP)
+- 🎒 Backpack = Inventory capacity
+- 💎 Gem = Unspent points
+
+## Performance
+
+### Optimization
+- Progress bars are generated on-demand
+- No database storage required
+- Minimal computation (simple division and multiplication)
+- No external dependencies
+
+### Caching
+Progress bars are not cached as they change frequently and are cheap to generate.
+
+## Future Enhancements
+
+### Potential Improvements
+1. **Color thresholds** - Different bars at low health
+   ```
+   ❤️ HP: ██░░░░░░░░ 20% (20/100)  ⚠️ LOW
+   ```
+
+2. **Animated transitions** - Show changes over time
+   (Limited by Telegram's edit rate limits)
+
+3. **More stats** - Apply to other numeric values
+   - Hunger bar
+   - Thirst bar
+   - Status effect duration
+
+4. **Inventory load bars**
+   ```
+   🎒 Weight: █████░░░░░ 50% (25/50 kg)
+   📦 Volume: ███░░░░░░░ 30% (30/100 vol)
+   ```
+
+## Testing
+
+### Test Cases
+```python
+# Test edge cases
+assert create_progress_bar(0, 100) == "░░░░░░░░░░"
+assert create_progress_bar(100, 100) == "██████████"
+assert create_progress_bar(50, 100) == "█████░░░░░"
+
+# Test invalid values
+assert create_progress_bar(-10, 100) == "░░░░░░░░░░"  # Negative clamped to 0
+assert create_progress_bar(150, 100) == "██████████"  # Over max clamped to 100%
+
+# Test zero maximum
+assert create_progress_bar(10, 0) == "░░░░░░░░░░"  # Avoid division by zero
+```
+
+## Files Modified
+
+- **`bot/utils.py`** - Added utility functions
+- **`bot/action_handlers.py`** - Updated `get_player_status_text()`
+- **`bot/profile_handlers.py`** - Updated `handle_profile()`
+
+## Migration
+
+No database migration required - this is purely a display change.
+
+## Rollback
+
+To revert to the old format, simply remove the `format_stat_bar()` calls and use plain text:
+```python
+# Old format
+status += f"❤️ HP: {player['hp']}/{player['max_hp']}\n"
+
+# New format (can be reverted)
+status += f"{format_stat_bar('HP', '❤️', player['hp'], player['max_hp'])}\n"
+```
+
+---
+
+**Implementation Date:** October 19, 2025  
+**Status:** ✅ Complete and Deployed

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+# Game Mechanics Overview
+
+## Core Systems
+
+### 1. Health & Stamina System
+
+#### Health Points (HP)
+- **Purpose:** Measure of character's life force
+- **Starting Value:** 100 HP
+- **Range:** 0 to max_hp
+- **Death:** Occurs when HP reaches 0
+- **Regeneration:** Does not auto-regenerate (requires items or rest)
+- **Display:** Visual bar with percentage
+  ```
+  ❤️ HP: ███████░░░ 70% (70/100)
+  ```
+
+#### Stamina
+- **Purpose:** Resource for actions and movement
+- **Starting Value:** 100 Stamina
+- **Range:** 0 to max_stamina
+- **Usage:**
+  - Movement between locations (varies by distance and inventory weight)
+  - Actions on interactables (searching, opening, etc.)
+- **Regeneration:** Passive over time (1 + endurance/10 per cycle)
+- **Display:** Visual bar with percentage
+  ```
+  ⚡ Stamina: █████░░░░░ 50% (50/100)
+  ```
+
+### 2. Character Progression
+
+#### Experience (XP)
+- **Gained From:**
+  - Defeating enemies
+  - Completing actions
+  - Exploring new locations
+- **Display:** Progress bar showing advancement to next level
+  ```
+  ⭐ XP: ████░░░░░░ 40% (240/600)
+  ```
+
+#### Leveling
+- **Formula:** XP required = 100 * (level ^ 1.5)
+- **Benefits:**
+  - Stat point to allocate
+  - Increased base damage
+  - Access to new areas
+
+#### Stats
+- **Strength (💪)**
+  - Increases melee damage
+  - Formula: Base Damage = 5 + (strength / 2) + level
+  
+- **Agility (🏃)**
+  - Increases flee chance in combat
+  - Formula: Flee Chance = 50% + (agility / 100)
+  
+- **Endurance (💚)**
+  - Increases max HP when leveled
+  - Increases stamina regeneration
+  - Formula: Stamina Regen = 1 + (endurance / 10)
+  
+- **Intellect (🧠)**
+  - Reserved for future mechanics
+  - May affect crafting, dialogue, etc.
+
+#### Stat Points
+- **Earned:** 1 point per level
+- **Allocation Options:**
+  - +10 Max HP
+  - +5 Max Stamina
+  - +1 Strength
+  - +1 Agility
+  - +1 Endurance
+  - +1 Intellect
+
+### 3. Inventory System
+
+#### Capacity
+- **Weight Limit:** 50 kg (base) + equipped backpack bonus
+- **Volume Limit:** 100 vol (base) + equipped backpack bonus
+- **Overencumbered:** Cannot pick up items when at capacity
+- **Movement Penalty:** Higher inventory weight increases stamina cost for travel
+
+#### Item Types
+- **Weapons:** Equippable, adds damage
+- **Armor:** Equippable, adds protection
+- **Consumables:** Single-use, restores HP/Stamina
+- **Tools:** Required for certain actions
+- **Materials:** Crafting components (future)
+- **Quest Items:** Special items for progression
+
+#### Equipment Slots
+- **Weapon:** Primary attack tool
+- **Backpack:** Increases carrying capacity
+- **Armor:** Protection (future implementation)
+
+### 4. Combat System
+
+#### Turn-Based Combat
+- Player turn → NPC turn → Repeat until victory or defeat
+
+#### Actions
+- **Attack:** Deal damage to enemy
+- **Flee:** Attempt to escape (chance-based)
+- **Use Item:** Consume healing/buff items
+
+#### Damage Calculation
+```python
+Base Damage = 5 + (strength / 2) + level
+Weapon Damage = random(weapon_min, weapon_max)
+Total Damage = Base Damage + Weapon Damage
+```
+
+#### Enemy Spawning
+- **Static Spawns:** Fixed enemies at locations
+- **Random Encounters:** Chance-based when moving
+- **Wandering Enemies:** NPCs that patrol locations
+
+#### Death & Respawn
+- **Player Death:** Lose all inventory, respawn at start location
+- **Corpses:** Player corpses can be looted by others (multiplayer aspect)
+- **Enemy Death:** Drop loot, award XP
+
+### 5. World Interaction
+
+#### Locations
+- **Types:** Safe zones, dangerous areas, dungeons
+- **Connections:** Graph-based navigation
+- **Images:** Visual representation of each location
+- **Interactables:** Objects to search/interact with
+
+#### Actions
+- **Inspect Area:** View location details and items
+- **Move:** Travel to connected locations
+- **Search Objects:** Loot interactables for items
+- **Attack Enemies:** Engage wandering NPCs
+
+#### Cooldowns
+- **Purpose:** Prevent infinite resource farming
+- **Duration:** Varies by action (typically 5-30 minutes)
+- **Per-Object:** Each interactable has independent cooldown
+
+### 6. Item Collection
+
+#### Dropped Items
+- **Sources:**
+  - Enemy loot
+  - Interactable rewards
+  - Player-dropped items
+- **Pickup:** Choose quantity to take
+- **Capacity Check:** Must have room in inventory
+
+#### Looting
+- **NPC Corpses:**
+  - Requires tools for certain materials
+  - Random quantities
+  - Disappears when fully looted
+  
+- **Player Corpses:**
+  - Contains all inventory from death
+  - Can be looted by any player
+  - Encourages retrieval runs
+
+## Game Loop
+
+### Basic Cycle
+1. **Explore** → Move to new location
+2. **Inspect** → Find interactables and enemies
+3. **Action** → Search, fight, or collect
+4. **Manage** → Organize inventory, use items
+5. **Progress** → Gain XP, level up, allocate stats
+6. **Repeat**
+
+### Resource Management
+- Monitor HP and Stamina
+- Use consumables strategically
+- Rest when needed
+- Manage inventory weight
+
+### Risk vs. Reward
+- Dangerous areas have better loot
+- Higher-level enemies give more XP
+- Overextending can lead to death
+- Strategic retreats preserve progress
+
+## Progression Path
+
+### Early Game (Levels 1-5)
+- Learn basic mechanics
+- Gather starting equipment
+- Explore safe zones
+- Build initial stats
+
+### Mid Game (Levels 6-15)
+- Venture into dangerous areas
+- Face tougher enemies
+- Collect better equipment
+- Specialize character build
+
+### Late Game (Levels 16+)
+- Challenge end-game content
+- Optimize builds
+- Collect rare items
+- Explore all areas
+
+## Future Mechanics
+
+### Planned Features
+- **Crafting System:** Combine materials into items
+- **Quests:** Story-driven objectives
+- **Factions:** Reputation and alliances
+- **Trading:** Player-to-player economy
+- **Skills:** Special abilities beyond stats
+- **Housing:** Personal storage and rest areas
+
+---
+
+**Last Updated:** October 19, 2025  
+**Status:** Living document - Updated as mechanics evolve