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docs/cookbook/effects/effects_color_pulse_basic.py

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+"""McRogueFace - Color Pulse Effect (basic)
+
+Documentation: https://mcrogueface.github.io/cookbook/effects_color_pulse
+Repository: https://github.com/jmccardle/McRogueFace/blob/master/docs/cookbook/effects/effects_color_pulse_basic.py
+
+This code is extracted from the McRogueFace documentation and can be
+run directly with: ./mcrogueface path/to/this/file.py
+"""
+
+import mcrfpy
+
+class PulsingCell:
+    """A cell that continuously pulses until stopped."""
+
+    def __init__(self, grid, x, y, color, period=1.0, max_alpha=180):
+        """
+        Args:
+            grid: Grid with color layer
+            x, y: Cell position
+            color: RGB tuple
+            period: Time for one complete pulse cycle
+            max_alpha: Maximum alpha value (0-255)
+        """
+        self.grid = grid
+        self.x = x
+        self.y = y
+        self.color = color
+        self.period = period
+        self.max_alpha = max_alpha
+        self.is_pulsing = False
+        self.pulse_id = 0
+        self.cell = None
+
+        self._setup_layer()
+
+    def _setup_layer(self):
+        """Ensure color layer exists and get cell reference."""
+        color_layer = None
+        for layer in self.grid.layers:
+            if isinstance(layer, mcrfpy.ColorLayer):
+                color_layer = layer
+                break
+
+        if not color_layer:
+            self.grid.add_layer("color")
+            color_layer = self.grid.layers[-1]
+
+        self.cell = color_layer.at(self.x, self.y)
+        if self.cell:
+            self.cell.color = mcrfpy.Color(self.color[0], self.color[1],
+                                            self.color[2], 0)
+
+    def start(self):
+        """Start continuous pulsing."""
+        if self.is_pulsing or not self.cell:
+            return
+
+        self.is_pulsing = True
+        self.pulse_id += 1
+        self._pulse_up()
+
+    def _pulse_up(self):
+        """Animate alpha increasing."""
+        if not self.is_pulsing:
+            return
+
+        current_id = self.pulse_id
+        half_period = self.period / 2
+
+        anim = mcrfpy.Animation("a", float(self.max_alpha), half_period, "easeInOut")
+        anim.start(self.cell.color)
+
+        def next_phase(timer_name):
+            if self.is_pulsing and self.pulse_id == current_id:
+                self._pulse_down()
+
+        mcrfpy.Timer(f"pulse_up_{id(self)}_{current_id}",
+                     next_phase, int(half_period * 1000), once=True)
+
+    def _pulse_down(self):
+        """Animate alpha decreasing."""
+        if not self.is_pulsing:
+            return
+
+        current_id = self.pulse_id
+        half_period = self.period / 2
+
+        anim = mcrfpy.Animation("a", 0.0, half_period, "easeInOut")
+        anim.start(self.cell.color)
+
+        def next_phase(timer_name):
+            if self.is_pulsing and self.pulse_id == current_id:
+                self._pulse_up()
+
+        mcrfpy.Timer(f"pulse_down_{id(self)}_{current_id}",
+                     next_phase, int(half_period * 1000), once=True)
+
+    def stop(self):
+        """Stop pulsing and fade out."""
+        self.is_pulsing = False
+        if self.cell:
+            anim = mcrfpy.Animation("a", 0.0, 0.2, "easeOut")
+            anim.start(self.cell.color)
+
+    def set_color(self, color):
+        """Change pulse color."""
+        self.color = color
+        if self.cell:
+            current_alpha = self.cell.color.a
+            self.cell.color = mcrfpy.Color(color[0], color[1], color[2], current_alpha)
+
+
+# Usage
+objective_pulse = PulsingCell(grid, 10, 10, (0, 255, 100), period=1.5)
+objective_pulse.start()
+
+# Later, when objective is reached:
+objective_pulse.stop()

docs/cookbook/effects/effects_color_pulse_multi.py

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+"""McRogueFace - Color Pulse Effect (multi)
+
+Documentation: https://mcrogueface.github.io/cookbook/effects_color_pulse
+Repository: https://github.com/jmccardle/McRogueFace/blob/master/docs/cookbook/effects/effects_color_pulse_multi.py
+
+This code is extracted from the McRogueFace documentation and can be
+run directly with: ./mcrogueface path/to/this/file.py
+"""
+
+import mcrfpy
+
+def ripple_effect(grid, center_x, center_y, color, max_radius=5, duration=1.0):
+    """
+    Create an expanding ripple effect.
+
+    Args:
+        grid: Grid with color layer
+        center_x, center_y: Ripple origin
+        color: RGB tuple
+        max_radius: Maximum ripple size
+        duration: Total animation time
+    """
+    # Get color layer
+    color_layer = None
+    for layer in grid.layers:
+        if isinstance(layer, mcrfpy.ColorLayer):
+            color_layer = layer
+            break
+
+    if not color_layer:
+        grid.add_layer("color")
+        color_layer = grid.layers[-1]
+
+    step_duration = duration / max_radius
+
+    for radius in range(max_radius + 1):
+        # Get cells at this radius (ring, not filled)
+        ring_cells = []
+        for dy in range(-radius, radius + 1):
+            for dx in range(-radius, radius + 1):
+                dist_sq = dx * dx + dy * dy
+                # Include cells approximately on the ring edge
+                if radius * radius - radius <= dist_sq <= radius * radius + radius:
+                    cell = color_layer.at(center_x + dx, center_y + dy)
+                    if cell:
+                        ring_cells.append(cell)
+
+        # Schedule this ring to animate
+        def animate_ring(timer_name, cells=ring_cells, c=color):
+            for cell in cells:
+                cell.color = mcrfpy.Color(c[0], c[1], c[2], 200)
+                # Fade out
+                anim = mcrfpy.Animation("a", 0.0, step_duration * 2, "easeOut")
+                anim.start(cell.color)
+
+        delay = int(radius * step_duration * 1000)
+        mcrfpy.Timer(f"ripple_{radius}", animate_ring, delay, once=True)
+
+
+# Usage
+ripple_effect(grid, 10, 10, (100, 200, 255), max_radius=6, duration=0.8)

docs/cookbook/effects/effects_damage_flash_basic.py

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+"""McRogueFace - Damage Flash Effect (basic)
+
+Documentation: https://mcrogueface.github.io/cookbook/effects_damage_flash
+Repository: https://github.com/jmccardle/McRogueFace/blob/master/docs/cookbook/effects/effects_damage_flash_basic.py
+
+This code is extracted from the McRogueFace documentation and can be
+run directly with: ./mcrogueface path/to/this/file.py
+"""
+
+import mcrfpy
+
+# Add a color layer to your grid (do this once during setup)
+grid.add_layer("color")
+color_layer = grid.layers[-1]  # Get the color layer
+
+def flash_cell(grid, x, y, color, duration=0.3):
+    """Flash a grid cell with a color overlay."""
+    # Get the color layer (assumes it's the last layer added)
+    color_layer = None
+    for layer in grid.layers:
+        if isinstance(layer, mcrfpy.ColorLayer):
+            color_layer = layer
+            break
+
+    if not color_layer:
+        return
+
+    # Set cell to flash color
+    cell = color_layer.at(x, y)
+    cell.color = mcrfpy.Color(color[0], color[1], color[2], 200)
+
+    # Animate alpha back to 0
+    anim = mcrfpy.Animation("a", 0.0, duration, "easeOut")
+    anim.start(cell.color)
+
+def damage_at_position(grid, x, y, duration=0.3):
+    """Flash red at a grid position when damage occurs."""
+    flash_cell(grid, x, y, (255, 0, 0), duration)
+
+# Usage when entity takes damage
+damage_at_position(grid, int(enemy.x), int(enemy.y))

docs/cookbook/effects/effects_damage_flash_complete.py

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+"""McRogueFace - Damage Flash Effect (complete)
+
+Documentation: https://mcrogueface.github.io/cookbook/effects_damage_flash
+Repository: https://github.com/jmccardle/McRogueFace/blob/master/docs/cookbook/effects/effects_damage_flash_complete.py
+
+This code is extracted from the McRogueFace documentation and can be
+run directly with: ./mcrogueface path/to/this/file.py
+"""
+
+import mcrfpy
+
+class DamageEffects:
+    """Manages visual damage feedback effects."""
+
+    # Color presets
+    DAMAGE_RED = (255, 50, 50)
+    HEAL_GREEN = (50, 255, 50)
+    POISON_PURPLE = (150, 50, 200)
+    FIRE_ORANGE = (255, 150, 50)
+    ICE_BLUE = (100, 200, 255)
+
+    def __init__(self, grid):
+        self.grid = grid
+        self.color_layer = None
+        self._setup_color_layer()
+
+    def _setup_color_layer(self):
+        """Ensure grid has a color layer for effects."""
+        self.grid.add_layer("color")
+        self.color_layer = self.grid.layers[-1]
+
+    def flash_entity(self, entity, color, duration=0.3):
+        """Flash an entity with a color tint."""
+        # Flash at entity's grid position
+        x, y = int(entity.x), int(entity.y)
+        self.flash_cell(x, y, color, duration)
+
+    def flash_cell(self, x, y, color, duration=0.3):
+        """Flash a specific grid cell."""
+        if not self.color_layer:
+            return
+
+        cell = self.color_layer.at(x, y)
+        if cell:
+            cell.color = mcrfpy.Color(color[0], color[1], color[2], 180)
+
+            # Fade out
+            anim = mcrfpy.Animation("a", 0.0, duration, "easeOut")
+            anim.start(cell.color)
+
+    def damage(self, entity, amount, duration=0.3):
+        """Standard damage flash."""
+        self.flash_entity(entity, self.DAMAGE_RED, duration)
+
+    def heal(self, entity, amount, duration=0.4):
+        """Healing effect - green flash."""
+        self.flash_entity(entity, self.HEAL_GREEN, duration)
+
+    def poison(self, entity, duration=0.5):
+        """Poison damage - purple flash."""
+        self.flash_entity(entity, self.POISON_PURPLE, duration)
+
+    def fire(self, entity, duration=0.3):
+        """Fire damage - orange flash."""
+        self.flash_entity(entity, self.FIRE_ORANGE, duration)
+
+    def ice(self, entity, duration=0.4):
+        """Ice damage - blue flash."""
+        self.flash_entity(entity, self.ICE_BLUE, duration)
+
+    def area_damage(self, center_x, center_y, radius, color, duration=0.4):
+        """Flash all cells in a radius."""
+        for dy in range(-radius, radius + 1):
+            for dx in range(-radius, radius + 1):
+                if dx * dx + dy * dy <= radius * radius:
+                    self.flash_cell(center_x + dx, center_y + dy, color, duration)
+
+# Setup
+effects = DamageEffects(grid)
+
+# Usage examples
+effects.damage(player, 10)           # Red flash
+effects.heal(player, 5)              # Green flash
+effects.poison(enemy)                # Purple flash
+effects.area_damage(5, 5, 3, effects.FIRE_ORANGE)  # Area effect

docs/cookbook/effects/effects_damage_flash_multi.py

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+"""McRogueFace - Damage Flash Effect (multi)
+
+Documentation: https://mcrogueface.github.io/cookbook/effects_damage_flash
+Repository: https://github.com/jmccardle/McRogueFace/blob/master/docs/cookbook/effects/effects_damage_flash_multi.py
+
+This code is extracted from the McRogueFace documentation and can be
+run directly with: ./mcrogueface path/to/this/file.py
+"""
+
+import mcrfpy
+
+def multi_flash(grid, x, y, color, flashes=3, flash_duration=0.1):
+    """Flash a cell multiple times for emphasis."""
+    delay = 0
+
+    for i in range(flashes):
+        # Schedule each flash with increasing delay
+        def do_flash(timer_name, fx=x, fy=y, fc=color, fd=flash_duration):
+            flash_cell(grid, fx, fy, fc, fd)
+
+        mcrfpy.Timer(f"flash_{x}_{y}_{i}", do_flash, int(delay * 1000), once=True)
+        delay += flash_duration * 1.5  # Gap between flashes
+
+# Usage for critical hit
+multi_flash(grid, int(enemy.x), int(enemy.y), (255, 255, 0), flashes=3)

docs/cookbook/effects/effects_floating_text.py

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+"""McRogueFace - Floating Damage Numbers (effects_floating_text)
+
+Documentation: https://mcrogueface.github.io/cookbook/effects_floating_text
+Repository: https://github.com/jmccardle/McRogueFace/blob/master/docs/cookbook/effects/effects_floating_text.py
+
+This code is extracted from the McRogueFace documentation and can be
+run directly with: ./mcrogueface path/to/this/file.py
+"""
+
+class StackedFloatingText:
+    """Prevents overlapping text by stacking vertically."""
+
+    def __init__(self, scene_name, grid=None):
+        self.manager = FloatingTextManager(scene_name, grid)
+        self.position_stack = {}  # Track recent spawns per position
+
+    def spawn_stacked(self, x, y, text, color, **kwargs):
+        """Spawn with automatic vertical stacking."""
+        key = (int(x), int(y))
+
+        # Calculate offset based on recent spawns at this position
+        offset = self.position_stack.get(key, 0)
+        actual_y = y - (offset * 20)  # 20 pixels between stacked texts
+
+        self.manager.spawn(x, actual_y, text, color, **kwargs)
+
+        # Increment stack counter
+        self.position_stack[key] = offset + 1
+
+        # Reset stack after delay
+        def reset_stack(timer_name, k=key):
+            if k in self.position_stack:
+                self.position_stack[k] = max(0, self.position_stack[k] - 1)
+
+        mcrfpy.Timer(f"stack_reset_{x}_{y}_{offset}", reset_stack, 300, once=True)
+
+# Usage
+stacked = StackedFloatingText("game", grid)
+# Rapid hits will stack vertically instead of overlapping
+stacked.spawn_stacked(5, 5, "-10", (255, 0, 0), is_grid_pos=True)
+stacked.spawn_stacked(5, 5, "-8", (255, 0, 0), is_grid_pos=True)
+stacked.spawn_stacked(5, 5, "-12", (255, 0, 0), is_grid_pos=True)

docs/cookbook/effects/effects_path_animation.py

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+"""McRogueFace - Path Animation (Multi-Step Movement) (effects_path_animation)
+
+Documentation: https://mcrogueface.github.io/cookbook/effects_path_animation
+Repository: https://github.com/jmccardle/McRogueFace/blob/master/docs/cookbook/effects/effects_path_animation.py
+
+This code is extracted from the McRogueFace documentation and can be
+run directly with: ./mcrogueface path/to/this/file.py
+"""
+
+import mcrfpy
+
+class CameraFollowingPath:
+    """Path animator that also moves the camera."""
+
+    def __init__(self, entity, grid, path, step_duration=0.2):
+        self.entity = entity
+        self.grid = grid
+        self.path = path
+        self.step_duration = step_duration
+        self.index = 0
+        self.on_complete = None
+
+    def start(self):
+        self.index = 0
+        self._next()
+
+    def _next(self):
+        if self.index >= len(self.path):
+            if self.on_complete:
+                self.on_complete(self)
+            return
+
+        x, y = self.path[self.index]
+
+        def done(anim, target):
+            self.index += 1
+            self._next()
+
+        # Animate entity
+        if self.entity.x != x:
+            anim = mcrfpy.Animation("x", float(x), self.step_duration,
+                                    "easeInOut", callback=done)
+            anim.start(self.entity)
+        elif self.entity.y != y:
+            anim = mcrfpy.Animation("y", float(y), self.step_duration,
+                                    "easeInOut", callback=done)
+            anim.start(self.entity)
+        else:
+            done(None, None)
+            return
+
+        # Animate camera to follow
+        cam_x = mcrfpy.Animation("center_x", (x + 0.5) * 16,
+                                  self.step_duration, "easeInOut")
+        cam_y = mcrfpy.Animation("center_y", (y + 0.5) * 16,
+                                  self.step_duration, "easeInOut")
+        cam_x.start(self.grid)
+        cam_y.start(self.grid)
+
+
+# Usage
+path = [(5, 5), (5, 10), (10, 10)]
+mover = CameraFollowingPath(player, grid, path)
+mover.on_complete = lambda m: print("Journey complete!")
+mover.start()

docs/cookbook/effects/effects_scene_transitions.py

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+"""McRogueFace - Scene Transition Effects (effects_scene_transitions)
+
+Documentation: https://mcrogueface.github.io/cookbook/effects_scene_transitions
+Repository: https://github.com/jmccardle/McRogueFace/blob/master/docs/cookbook/effects/effects_scene_transitions.py
+
+This code is extracted from the McRogueFace documentation and can be
+run directly with: ./mcrogueface path/to/this/file.py
+"""
+
+import mcrfpy
+
+class TransitionManager:
+    """Manages scene transitions with multiple effect types."""
+
+    def __init__(self, screen_width=1024, screen_height=768):
+        self.width = screen_width
+        self.height = screen_height
+        self.is_transitioning = False
+
+    def go_to(self, scene_name, effect="fade", duration=0.5, **kwargs):
+        """
+        Transition to a scene with the specified effect.
+
+        Args:
+            scene_name: Target scene
+            effect: "fade", "flash", "wipe", "instant"
+            duration: Transition duration
+            **kwargs: Effect-specific options (color, direction)
+        """
+        if self.is_transitioning:
+            return
+
+        self.is_transitioning = True
+
+        if effect == "instant":
+            mcrfpy.setScene(scene_name)
+            self.is_transitioning = False
+
+        elif effect == "fade":
+            color = kwargs.get("color", (0, 0, 0))
+            self._fade(scene_name, duration, color)
+
+        elif effect == "flash":
+            color = kwargs.get("color", (255, 255, 255))
+            self._flash(scene_name, duration, color)
+
+        elif effect == "wipe":
+            direction = kwargs.get("direction", "right")
+            color = kwargs.get("color", (0, 0, 0))
+            self._wipe(scene_name, duration, direction, color)
+
+    def _fade(self, scene, duration, color):
+        half = duration / 2
+        ui = mcrfpy.sceneUI(mcrfpy.currentScene())
+
+        overlay = mcrfpy.Frame(0, 0, self.width, self.height)
+        overlay.fill_color = mcrfpy.Color(color[0], color[1], color[2], 0)
+        overlay.z_index = 9999
+        ui.append(overlay)
+
+        anim = mcrfpy.Animation("opacity", 1.0, half, "easeIn")
+        anim.start(overlay)
+
+        def phase2(timer_name):
+            mcrfpy.setScene(scene)
+            new_ui = mcrfpy.sceneUI(scene)
+
+            new_overlay = mcrfpy.Frame(0, 0, self.width, self.height)
+            new_overlay.fill_color = mcrfpy.Color(color[0], color[1], color[2], 255)
+            new_overlay.z_index = 9999
+            new_ui.append(new_overlay)
+
+            anim2 = mcrfpy.Animation("opacity", 0.0, half, "easeOut")
+            anim2.start(new_overlay)
+
+            def cleanup(timer_name):
+                for i, elem in enumerate(new_ui):
+                    if elem is new_overlay:
+                        new_ui.remove(i)
+                        break
+                self.is_transitioning = False
+
+            mcrfpy.Timer("fade_done", cleanup, int(half * 1000) + 50, once=True)
+
+        mcrfpy.Timer("fade_switch", phase2, int(half * 1000), once=True)
+
+    def _flash(self, scene, duration, color):
+        quarter = duration / 4
+        ui = mcrfpy.sceneUI(mcrfpy.currentScene())
+
+        overlay = mcrfpy.Frame(0, 0, self.width, self.height)
+        overlay.fill_color = mcrfpy.Color(color[0], color[1], color[2], 0)
+        overlay.z_index = 9999
+        ui.append(overlay)
+
+        anim = mcrfpy.Animation("opacity", 1.0, quarter, "easeOut")
+        anim.start(overlay)
+
+        def phase2(timer_name):
+            mcrfpy.setScene(scene)
+            new_ui = mcrfpy.sceneUI(scene)
+
+            new_overlay = mcrfpy.Frame(0, 0, self.width, self.height)
+            new_overlay.fill_color = mcrfpy.Color(color[0], color[1], color[2], 255)
+            new_overlay.z_index = 9999
+            new_ui.append(new_overlay)
+
+            anim2 = mcrfpy.Animation("opacity", 0.0, duration / 2, "easeIn")
+            anim2.start(new_overlay)
+
+            def cleanup(timer_name):
+                for i, elem in enumerate(new_ui):
+                    if elem is new_overlay:
+                        new_ui.remove(i)
+                        break
+                self.is_transitioning = False
+
+            mcrfpy.Timer("flash_done", cleanup, int(duration * 500) + 50, once=True)
+
+        mcrfpy.Timer("flash_switch", phase2, int(quarter * 2000), once=True)
+
+    def _wipe(self, scene, duration, direction, color):
+        # Simplified wipe - right direction only for brevity
+        half = duration / 2
+        ui = mcrfpy.sceneUI(mcrfpy.currentScene())
+
+        overlay = mcrfpy.Frame(0, 0, 0, self.height)
+        overlay.fill_color = mcrfpy.Color(color[0], color[1], color[2], 255)
+        overlay.z_index = 9999
+        ui.append(overlay)
+
+        anim = mcrfpy.Animation("w", float(self.width), half, "easeInOut")
+        anim.start(overlay)
+
+        def phase2(timer_name):
+            mcrfpy.setScene(scene)
+            new_ui = mcrfpy.sceneUI(scene)
+
+            new_overlay = mcrfpy.Frame(0, 0, self.width, self.height)
+            new_overlay.fill_color = mcrfpy.Color(color[0], color[1], color[2], 255)
+            new_overlay.z_index = 9999
+            new_ui.append(new_overlay)
+
+            anim2 = mcrfpy.Animation("x", float(self.width), half, "easeInOut")
+            anim2.start(new_overlay)
+
+            def cleanup(timer_name):
+                for i, elem in enumerate(new_ui):
+                    if elem is new_overlay:
+                        new_ui.remove(i)
+                        break
+                self.is_transitioning = False
+
+            mcrfpy.Timer("wipe_done", cleanup, int(half * 1000) + 50, once=True)
+
+        mcrfpy.Timer("wipe_switch", phase2, int(half * 1000), once=True)
+
+
+# Usage
+transitions = TransitionManager()
+
+# Various transition styles
+transitions.go_to("game", effect="fade", duration=0.5)
+transitions.go_to("menu", effect="flash", color=(255, 255, 255), duration=0.4)
+transitions.go_to("next_level", effect="wipe", direction="right", duration=0.6)
+transitions.go_to("options", effect="instant")

docs/cookbook/effects/effects_screen_shake_basic.py

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+"""McRogueFace - Screen Shake Effect (basic)
+
+Documentation: https://mcrogueface.github.io/cookbook/effects_screen_shake
+Repository: https://github.com/jmccardle/McRogueFace/blob/master/docs/cookbook/effects/effects_screen_shake_basic.py
+
+This code is extracted from the McRogueFace documentation and can be
+run directly with: ./mcrogueface path/to/this/file.py
+"""
+
+import mcrfpy
+
+def screen_shake(frame, intensity=5, duration=0.2):
+    """
+    Shake a frame/container by animating its position.
+
+    Args:
+        frame: The UI Frame to shake (often a container for all game elements)
+        intensity: Maximum pixel offset
+        duration: Total shake duration in seconds
+    """
+    original_x = frame.x
+    original_y = frame.y
+
+    # Quick shake to offset position
+    shake_x = mcrfpy.Animation("x", float(original_x + intensity), duration / 4, "easeOut")
+    shake_x.start(frame)
+
+    # Schedule return to center
+    def return_to_center(timer_name):
+        anim = mcrfpy.Animation("x", float(original_x), duration / 2, "easeInOut")
+        anim.start(frame)
+
+    mcrfpy.Timer("shake_return", return_to_center, int(duration * 250), once=True)
+
+# Usage - wrap your game content in a Frame
+game_container = mcrfpy.Frame(0, 0, 1024, 768)
+# ... add game elements to game_container.children ...
+screen_shake(game_container, intensity=8, duration=0.3)

docs/cookbook/effects/effects_screen_shake_multi.py

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+"""McRogueFace - Screen Shake Effect (multi)
+
+Documentation: https://mcrogueface.github.io/cookbook/effects_screen_shake
+Repository: https://github.com/jmccardle/McRogueFace/blob/master/docs/cookbook/effects/effects_screen_shake_multi.py
+
+This code is extracted from the McRogueFace documentation and can be
+run directly with: ./mcrogueface path/to/this/file.py
+"""
+
+import mcrfpy
+import math
+
+def directional_shake(shaker, direction_x, direction_y, intensity=10, duration=0.2):
+    """
+    Shake in a specific direction (e.g., direction of impact).
+
+    Args:
+        shaker: ScreenShakeManager instance
+        direction_x, direction_y: Direction vector (will be normalized)
+        intensity: Shake strength
+        duration: Shake duration
+    """
+    # Normalize direction
+    length = math.sqrt(direction_x * direction_x + direction_y * direction_y)
+    if length == 0:
+        return
+
+    dir_x = direction_x / length
+    dir_y = direction_y / length
+
+    # Shake in the direction, then opposite, then back
+    shaker._animate_position(
+        shaker.original_x + dir_x * intensity,
+        shaker.original_y + dir_y * intensity,
+        duration / 3
+    )
+
+    def reverse(timer_name):
+        shaker._animate_position(
+            shaker.original_x - dir_x * intensity * 0.5,
+            shaker.original_y - dir_y * intensity * 0.5,
+            duration / 3
+        )
+
+    def reset(timer_name):
+        shaker._animate_position(
+            shaker.original_x,
+            shaker.original_y,
+            duration / 3
+        )
+        shaker.is_shaking = False
+
+    mcrfpy.Timer("dir_shake_rev", reverse, int(duration * 333), once=True)
+    mcrfpy.Timer("dir_shake_reset", reset, int(duration * 666), once=True)
+
+# Usage: shake away from impact direction
+hit_from_x, hit_from_y = -1, 0  # Hit from the left
+directional_shake(shaker, hit_from_x, hit_from_y, intensity=12)