Changelog

Version 2.0.0 - Major Release: Configurable Difficulty & Wave Pattern Variety

Features:
  - Added configurable difficulty system with 4 presets (Easy, Normal, Hard, Nightmare)
  - Added custom difficulty multipliers for wave size, cooldown, collection time, and scout frequency
  - Implemented 5 different wave attack patterns:
    * Direct Assault - Tight circular formation, direct attack
    * Flanking Attack - Multiple groups attacking from different angles
    * Siege Formation - Wide surround formation
    * Wave Assault - Staggered waves attacking sequentially
    * Distraction Tactics - Pincer movement with distraction group
  - Wave patterns unlock based on game stage (Early/Mid/End game)
  - Pattern selection avoids repetition for variety
  - Added chat commands for easy configuration (/smart-ai help)
  - Added remote interface for programmatic access
  - Wave pattern announcements show which pattern is being used
  - Difficulty settings persist across saves
  - Comprehensive documentation (README, GAMEPLAY, COMPATIBILITY, PERFORMANCE)
  - Full localization support (English, German)

Changes:
  - Wave patterns now vary based on game stage and history
  - Difficulty multipliers apply to all game stage settings
  - Improved wave statistics tracking
  - Settings can be changed mid-game via commands
  - Debug code cleaned up for release
  - Performance optimizations verified

Version 1.1.6 - Configurable Difficulty & Wave Pattern Variety

Features:
  - Added configurable difficulty system with 4 presets (Easy, Normal, Hard, Nightmare)
  - Added custom difficulty multipliers for wave size, cooldown, collection time, and scout frequency
  - Implemented 5 different wave attack patterns:
    * Direct Assault - Tight circular formation, direct attack
    * Flanking Attack - Multiple groups attacking from different angles
    * Siege Formation - Wide surround formation
    * Wave Assault - Staggered waves attacking sequentially
    * Distraction Tactics - Pincer movement with distraction group
  - Wave patterns unlock based on game stage (Early/Mid/End game)
  - Pattern selection avoids repetition for variety
  - Added chat commands for easy configuration (/smart-ai help)
  - Added remote interface for programmatic access
  - Wave pattern announcements show which pattern is being used
  - Difficulty settings persist across saves

Changes:
  - Wave patterns now vary based on game stage and history
  - Difficulty multipliers apply to all game stage settings
  - Improved wave statistics tracking
  - Settings can be changed mid-game via commands

Version 1.1.5 - Impactful Wave System

Features:
  - Evolution-based difficulty scaling (Early: 0-0.6, Mid: 0.6-0.95, End: 0.95+)
  - Early game: 30-80 units, 60s build-up, 30min cooldowns
  - Mid game: 80-200 units, 75s build-up, 20min cooldowns
  - End game: 200-500 units, 90s build-up, 10min cooldowns
  - Countdown warnings before waves launch
  - Only one wave building per surface at a time
  - Dramatic wave launch announcements
  - Wave statistics tracking

Changes:
  - Increased wave sizes significantly for more impact
  - Extended cooldown times to make each wave special
  - Longer collection times for anticipation
  - Improved player feedback with detailed announcements

Version 1.1.4 - Wave-Based Attack System

Features:
  - Scout-based base discovery system
  - Coordinated wave collection from multiple spawners
  - Huge wave launches targeting discovered bases
  - Wave collection countdown with warnings
  - Multi-spawner coordination for larger waves

Changes:
  - Replaced consistent attack stream with wave-based system
  - Scouts find bases before waves launch
  - Waves collect units over time before attacking
  - Improved target selection at discovered bases

Version 1.1.3 - Multi-Planet & Universal Enemy Support

Features:
  - Works on all planets/surfaces
  - Supports any enemy type (biters, spitters, modded enemies)
  - Dynamic enemy type detection and categorization
  - Per-surface AI state tracking
  - Per-surface wave timers and statistics

Changes:
  - Removed hardcoded enemy type assumptions
  - Generalized all enemy detection to work with any type
  - Added per-surface state management
  - Improved compatibility with modded enemy types

Version 1.1.2 - Unit Grouping System

Features:
  - Groups existing units instead of spawning new ones
  - Different group sizes for different tasks:
    * Scout groups: 5 units
    * Patrol groups: 8 units
    * Attack groups: 12 units
    * Coordinated attack groups: 15 units
    * Siege groups: 20 units
    * Reinforcement groups: 6 units
  - Unit membership tracking to prevent double-assignment
  - Group cleanup system for dead units

Changes:
  - Removed all unit spawning functionality
  - Implemented intelligent unit grouping system
  - Added group membership validation
  - Improved group lifecycle management

Version 1.0.8 - Factorio 2.0 Compatibility

Changes:
  - Fixed API compatibility issues for Factorio 2.0
  - Updated entity finding methods
  - Fixed unit command API usage
  - Improved error handling with pcall wrappers
  - Enhanced validation functions

Version 1.0.7 - Initial Release

Features:
  - Basic smart enemy AI system
  - Unit spawning and grouping
  - Basic attack coordination