PvZ-Qt-Arena: Multiplayer Strategy Game

A customized, multiplayer implementation of the famous "Plants vs. Zombies" game developed in C++ using the Qt Framework. [cite_start]This project features a real-time Client-Server architecture, allowing two players to compete against each other in a tactical grid-based battle[cite: 186, 187, 189].

🚀 Overview

Unlike the classic single-player experience, this project focuses on PvP (Player vs. Player) strategy. One player controls the Plants (Defenders) and the other controls the Zombies (Attackers). [cite_start]The game is played over a network using TCP/IP Sockets[cite: 189, 207].

🛠 Tech Stack & Concepts

• [cite_start]Language: C++ (OOP, STL, Polymorphism)[cite: 186, 187].
• [cite_start]Framework: Qt (Qt Widgets, Qt Network, Qt Thread)[cite: 187].
• [cite_start]Architecture: Client-Server Model (Socket Programming)[cite: 204].
• [cite_start]Data Management: File handling for user accounts and match history[cite: 191].

✨ Key Features

🔐 Authentication System

• [cite_start]Sign Up/Login: Secure user registration with hashed passwords (SHA-256 recommended)[cite: 194, 199].
• [cite_start]Account Recovery: "Forgot Password" functionality using phone number verification[cite: 195].
• [cite_start]Profile Management: Edit user details (Name, Phone, Address)[cite: 213].

🎮 Gameplay Mechanics

• Multiplayer Engine: Players connect via the Server IP. [cite_start]Roles (Plant/Zombie) are assigned randomly for the first round[cite: 211, 220].
• Rounds: The game consists of 2 rounds. [cite_start]Roles swap after the first round[cite: 221].
• The Grid: A $6 \times 12$ battlefield. [cite_start]The left side belongs to Plants, and the right side acts as the spawn point for Zombies[cite: 223, 224, 312].
• Economy:
  • Sun (Plants): Spawns every 5 seconds. [cite_start]Used to plant defenses[cite: 234].
  • Brains (Zombies): Spawns every 5 seconds. [cite_start]Used to deploy zombies[cite: 228].
• Win Conditions:
  • [cite_start]Zombies Win: If a zombie reaches the opponent's home (leftmost column) within 3:30 minutes[cite: 230].
  • [cite_start]Plants Win: If the timer runs out and the home is secure[cite: 236].

⚔️ Characters & Units

Plants:

• [cite_start]Peashooter & Two-Peashooter: Standard ranged attackers[cite: 287, 289].
• [cite_start]Walnut: High-health defensive barrier[cite: 291].
• [cite_start]Plum Mine: Explodes on contact, damaging a $3 \times 3$ area[cite: 301, 316].
• [cite_start]Jalapeno: Destroys an entire row of zombies instantly[cite: 307].
• [cite_start]Boomerang: Piercing damage to all enemies in a row[cite: 309].

Zombies:

• [cite_start]Regular Zombie: Basic unit[cite: 248].
• [cite_start]BucketHead: High resistance[cite: 254].
• [cite_start]Tall Zombie: Fast mover, can jump over Walnuts[cite: 264, 269].
• [cite_start]Astronaut: Speeds up when health is low[cite: 271, 276].
• [cite_start]PurpleHair: Extremely powerful and resilient[cite: 277].

📜 Match History

[cite_start]Players can view a detailed log of their past matches, including opponent username, date, played roles, and round results[cite: 218].

📦 Installation & Usage

1. Server: Run the server application first. [cite_start]It will display the host IP Address[cite: 208].
2. [cite_start]Client: Run the game client (includes an Installer)[cite: 326].
3. [cite_start]Connect: Enter the Server IP in the client to start the match[cite: 211].

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[cite_start]Developed as the final project for the Advanced Programming course, Spring 2024. [cite: 188, 339]