Tutorial Style Comparison - Before & After
Quick Reference Guide
Tutorial Prompt Modal
| Property |
Before |
After |
Reason |
| Overlay Background |
rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85) |
transparent |
Keep game visible |
| Overlay Pointer Events |
Normal |
pointer-events: none |
Allow clicks through |
| Overlay Z-Index |
10000 |
1400 |
Below minigames (1500+) |
| Modal Background |
linear-gradient(135deg, #1a1a2e 0%, #16213e 100%) |
rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95) |
Match game's solid dark backgrounds |
| Modal Pointer Events |
Normal |
pointer-events: all |
Re-enable for modal |
| Border Radius |
12px |
0 (removed) |
Pixel-art aesthetic |
| Box Shadow |
Basic shadow with inner glow |
Enhanced: 0 0 30px rgba(0, 255, 136, 0.4) |
Stronger accent color glow |
| Inner Glow |
Inline style |
::before pseudo-element |
Better separation of concerns |
| Title Font Size |
20px |
20px (kept) |
Good size maintained |
| Title Letter Spacing |
None |
1px |
Better readability |
| Body Font Size |
20px |
22px |
Improved readability |
| Body Bottom Margin |
25px |
30px |
Better spacing |
Tutorial Panel
| Property |
Before |
After |
Reason |
| Overlay Background |
rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4) |
transparent |
Keep game visible |
| Overlay Z-Index |
9999 |
1400 |
Below minigames (1500+) |
| Panel Background |
linear-gradient(135deg, #1a1a2e 0%, #16213e 100%) |
rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95) |
Consistency with other panels |
| Border Radius |
12px |
0 (removed) |
Pixel-art aesthetic |
| Bottom Position |
20px |
100px |
More clearance above inventory |
| Max Height |
None |
calc(100vh - 120px) |
Prevent going off screen |
| Overflow |
Hidden |
auto with scrollbar |
Handle tall content |
| Box Shadow |
Basic shadow |
Enhanced double shadow |
Better depth |
| Inner Glow |
Inline style |
::before pseudo-element |
Better implementation |
Buttons (Primary)
| Property |
Before |
After |
Reason |
| Border Radius |
6px |
0 (removed) |
Sharp corners |
| Box Shadow |
Single shadow on hover |
Layered 3D effect |
Better depth perception |
| Hover Transform |
translateY(-2px) |
translateY(-2px) (kept) |
Good interaction |
| Active State |
None |
translateY(0px) with adjusted shadow |
Button press feedback |
| Letter Spacing |
None |
1px |
Better readability |
Buttons (Secondary)
| Property |
Before |
After |
Reason |
| Background |
transparent |
rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5) |
More visible |
| Color |
#888 |
#aaa |
Better contrast |
| Hover Color |
#aaa |
#fff |
Stronger feedback |
| Box Shadow |
None |
0 2px 0 #222 |
Depth effect |
Progress Indicator
| Property |
Before |
After |
Reason |
| Font Size |
18px |
20px |
Better visibility |
| Letter Spacing |
1px |
2px |
More emphasis |
| Text Shadow |
None |
0 0 8px rgba(0, 255, 136, 0.5) |
Accent glow |
Skip Button
| Property |
Before |
After |
Reason |
| Border |
1px solid #444 |
2px solid #444 |
Consistent with game |
| Border Radius |
4px |
0 (removed) |
Pixel-art aesthetic |
| Font Size |
16px |
18px |
Better readability |
| Letter Spacing |
None |
1px |
Consistency |
| Text Transform |
None |
uppercase |
Better emphasis |
| Hover Background |
None |
rgba(255, 107, 107, 0.1) |
Better feedback |
| Hover Box Shadow |
None |
0 0 10px rgba(255, 107, 107, 0.3) |
Red glow warning |
Tutorial Title
| Property |
Before |
After |
Reason |
| Font Size |
16px |
18px |
Better hierarchy |
| Margin Bottom |
12px |
15px |
Better spacing |
| Letter Spacing |
None |
1px |
Consistency |
Tutorial Instruction
| Property |
Before |
After |
Reason |
| Font Size |
20px |
22px |
Better readability |
| Line Height |
1.5 |
1.5 (kept) |
Good value |
Objective Box
| Property |
Before |
After |
Reason |
| Border Left |
3px solid #00ff88 |
4px solid #00ff88 |
More prominent |
| Border Radius |
4px |
0 (removed) |
Pixel-art aesthetic |
| Padding |
10px 15px |
12px 16px |
Better spacing |
| Animation |
None |
objective-pulse (2s infinite) |
Draw attention |
| Completed State |
None |
.completed class with green |
Visual feedback |
Objective Label (strong)
| Property |
Before |
After |
Reason |
| Font Size |
12px |
13px |
Slightly larger |
| Margin Bottom |
5px |
8px |
Better spacing |
| Text Transform |
None |
uppercase |
Emphasis |
| Letter Spacing |
None |
1px |
Consistency |
Objective Text
| Property |
Before |
After |
Reason |
| Font Size |
18px |
20px |
Better readability |
| Line Height |
None |
1.4 |
Better multi-line |
Tutorial Actions
| Property |
Before |
After |
Reason |
| Border Top |
None |
2px solid #444 |
Visual separation |
| Padding Top |
None |
15px |
Better spacing |
Continue Button
| Property |
Before |
After |
Reason |
| Border Radius |
6px |
0 (removed) |
Pixel-art aesthetic |
| Box Shadow |
Single on hover |
Layered 3D effect |
Better depth |
| Letter Spacing |
None |
1px |
Consistency |
| Text Transform |
None |
uppercase |
Emphasis |
New Features Added
1. Completion State
Visual feedback when objectives are completed.
2. Objective Pulse Animation
Draws attention to current objective.
3. Focus States
Accessibility for keyboard navigation.
4. Reduced Motion Support
Respects user accessibility preferences.
5. High Contrast Mode
Better visibility for users with visual needs.
Color Palette Used
| Color |
Hex |
Usage |
| Primary Accent |
#00ff88 |
Borders, titles, primary buttons |
| Primary Accent Dark |
#00cc6a |
Button hover/active states |
| Primary Accent Darker |
#00aa55 |
Deep shadow effects |
| Success Green |
#4ade80 |
Completion indicators |
| Warning Red |
#ff6b6b |
Skip button hover |
| Text Primary |
#fff |
Main text |
| Text Secondary |
#e0e0e0 |
Body text |
| Text Tertiary |
#aaa |
Secondary buttons |
| Border Standard |
#444 |
Dividers, inactive borders |
| Border Light |
#666 |
Hover states |
| Background Dark |
rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95) |
Panel backgrounds |
| Background Overlay |
rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85) |
Full-screen overlays |
Typography Scale
| Element |
Font |
Size (Desktop) |
Size (Mobile) |
| Modal Title |
Press Start 2P |
20px |
16px |
| Panel Title |
Press Start 2P |
18px |
14px |
| Button Text |
Press Start 2P |
12px |
10px |
| Objective Label |
Press Start 2P |
13px |
11px |
| Progress Text |
VT323 |
20px |
18px |
| Body Text |
VT323 |
22px |
20px |
| Instruction Text |
VT323 |
22px |
20px |
| Objective Text |
VT323 |
20px |
18px |
| Skip Button |
VT323 |
18px |
16px |
Spacing System
| Property |
Desktop |
Mobile |
| Modal Padding |
30px |
20px |
| Panel Padding |
20px 25px |
15px 18px |
| Button Padding (Primary) |
12px 24px |
10px 16px |
| Objective Padding |
12px 16px |
10px 12px |
| Section Gap |
15px |
12px |
| Button Gap |
15px |
10px |
Animation Timing
| Animation |
Duration |
Easing |
Purpose |
| fadeIn |
0.3s |
ease-in |
Overlay appearance |
| slideDown |
0.4s |
ease-out |
Modal entrance |
| slideUp |
0.4s |
ease-out |
Panel entrance |
| objective-pulse |
2s |
ease-in-out (infinite) |
Draw attention |
| hover transitions |
0.2s |
ease |
Button interactions |
Summary of Changes
- ✅ Removed all border-radius for pixel-art aesthetic
- ✅ Replaced gradients with solid dark backgrounds
- ✅ Removed dark overlay - game stays fully visible
- ✅ Proper z-index layering - tutorial below minigames (1400 vs 1500)
- ✅ Pointer events management - clicks pass through overlay
- ✅ Screen positioning - max-height prevents going off top of screen
- ✅ Smart content handling - scrollable if content is too tall
- ✅ Conditional steps - objectives step skipped if scenario has none
- ✅ Added 3D depth to buttons with layered shadows
- ✅ Increased font sizes for better readability
- ✅ Added letter-spacing for consistency
- ✅ Enhanced hover and active states
- ✅ Added pulsing animation to objectives
- ✅ Implemented completion visual feedback
- ✅ Added accessibility features (focus, reduced-motion, high-contrast)
- ✅ Improved mobile responsiveness
- ✅ Better positioning relative to game HUD
- ✅ Consistent color palette with rest of game
- ✅ Added inner glow effects with pseudo-elements