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description: "Duel Arena, Prayer, Collision, Smithing, Website, and UI Improvements"
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## Week 8: February 20-25

### Server Data Validation Fix

*Merged: February 25, 2026*

Fixed critical server startup errors and improved NPC data validation:

- **Goblin Updates**: Added `levelRange` field to goblin NPC definition (levels 1-3)
- **Biome Validation**: Removed invalid biome mob references that caused server startup failures
- **Data Integrity**: Enhanced validation for NPC manifest data to prevent runtime errors

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### Sword Model Variants

*Merged: February 20, 2026*

Expanded weapon variety with new sword models and variants:

- **2H Swords**: Two-handed sword models for all metal tiers (bronze, iron, steel, mithril, adamant, rune)
- **Daggers**: Dagger models for all metal tiers with aligned versions
- **Longswords**: Longsword models for all metal tiers with aligned versions
- **Scimitars**: Scimitar models for all metal tiers with aligned versions
- **Shortswords**: Shortsword models for all metal tiers with aligned versions
- **Model Organization**: Organized into `models/swords/` subdirectories by weapon type
- **Alignment**: All models include `-aligned.glb` versions for proper character hand positioning

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## Week 7: February 16-19

### Starter Quest System

*Merged: February 19, 2026*

Added comprehensive starter quest system with 7 tutorial quests:

- **Goblin Slayer**: Combat introduction quest with Captain Rowan (kill 15 goblins)
- **Lumberjack's First Lesson**: Woodcutting and firemaking tutorial with Forester Wilma
- **Fresh Catch**: Fishing and cooking tutorial with Fisherman Pete
- **Torvin's Tools**: Mining and smithing tutorial with dwarf Torvin
- **Rune Mysteries**: Runecrafting introduction with Wizard Zamorin
- **Crafting Basics**: Leather crafting tutorial with Dommik
- **Fletcher's Introduction**: Fletching basics with bowyer Lowe
- **Quest Manifest**: Complete quest definitions in `manifests/quests.json`
- **Rewards**: All quests reward 1 quest point and XP lamp (100 XP)

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### New Mobs

*Merged: February 19, 2026*

Added new hostile mobs and NPC models:

- **Mob Models**: Bandit, Barbarian, Dark Ranger, Dark Wizard VRM models
- **NPC Models**: Captain Rowan, Forester Wilma, Fisherman Pete, Torvin, Wizard Zamorin, Dommik, Lowe VRM models
- **Model Path**: All models in `models/mobs/` and `models/npcs/` directories
- **Integration**: Quest NPCs now have proper 3D models and dialogue systems

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### NPC Updates

*Merged: February 19, 2026*

Enhanced NPC system with improved data structure:

- **Dialogue System**: Multi-node dialogue trees with branching responses
- **Service Types**: Bank and shop service definitions for NPCs
- **Faction System**: Town and monster faction classifications
- **Movement Types**: Stationary, wander, and patrol movement patterns
- **Combat Settings**: Detailed aggression, leash range, and respawn configurations

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### Stores and NPCs Expansion

*Merged: February 16, 2026*

Added new merchant NPCs and store systems:

- **New Stores**: Additional shop configurations in `manifests/stores.json`
- **Merchant NPCs**: Expanded shopkeeper and specialist merchant models
- **Store Integration**: Complete shop inventory and pricing systems

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## Week 6: February 2-6

### Ammunition Manifest Update
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