- Add detailed README.md with installation, usage, and development guide
- Add CONFIG.md with complete configuration documentation
- Update connection and SASL authentication to use nested config paths
- Fix server password and SASL username/password config access
- Add config validation test script (test_config.py)
- Clean up config.json (removed invalid JSON comments)
- Improve error handling for config arrays and null values
- Reorganized config.json into logical sections: connection, duck_spawning, duck_types, player_defaults, gameplay, features, limits
- Enhanced get_config() method to support dot notation (e.g., 'duck_types.normal.xp')
- Added comprehensive configurable parameters for all game mechanics
- Updated player creation to use configurable starting values
- Added individual timeout settings per duck type
- Made XP rewards, accuracy mechanics, and game limits fully configurable
- Fixed syntax errors in duck_spawn_loop function
- Remove duplicate handle_rearm function definition
- Fix indentation in setup_signal_handlers function
- Add missing handle_disarm method
- Remove duplicate send_message in handle_ducklaunch
- All syntax errors resolved, bot should now start properly
- Add level-based magazine system (3 mags at L1, 2 at L3-5, 1 at L6-8)
- Replace ammo/chargers with current_ammo/magazines/bullets_per_magazine
- Add inventory system for storing and using shop items
- Add Magazine item to shop (15 XP, adds 1 magazine)
- Auto-migrate existing players from old ammo system
- Auto-update magazines when players level up
- Fix method name bugs (get_player_level -> calculate_player_level)
- Added configurable shop system with shop.json
- Created ShopManager class for modular shop handling
- Implemented level system with levels.json for difficulty scaling
- Added multiple duck spawn messages with random selection
- Enhanced message system with color placeholders
- Added ducks_befriended tracking separate from ducks_shot
- Updated help system and admin commands
- All systems tested and working correctly
- Remove all comments from Python source files for cleaner code
- Add comprehensive README.md with installation and usage instructions
- Add .gitignore to exclude runtime files and sensitive configuration
- Preserve all functionality while improving code readability
- Add dropped items tracking with timestamps per channel
- Items drop to ground (10% chance on duck kills) for any player to grab
- Add 60-second timeout for unclaimed items
- Background cleanup task removes expired items automatically
- First-come-first-served basis for item collection
- Eggdrop-style messaging for drops and successful snatches
