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Platformer feel

Make jumping and running feel responsive and fair: timing windows, acceleration curves and camera polish.

Start: Delta Time
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  1. Game Feelcore1. Delta TimeSame speed at 30, 60 or 144 fps.
  2. Systemscore2. Fixed TimestepDeterministic physics regardless of frame rate.
  3. Game Feelcore3. Acceleration and FrictionWeight and control in horizontal movement.
  4. Game Feelcommon4. Coyote TimeForgive jumps pressed just after leaving a ledge.
  5. Game Feelcommon5. Input BufferingForgive jumps pressed just before landing.
  6. Game Feelcommon6. Squash and StretchReadable, elastic landings and takeoffs.
  7. Game Feelcommon7. Camera DeadzoneA calm camera that follows without jitter.
  8. Game Feelcommon8. Hit StopMake impacts land with a short freeze.
  9. Game Feelcommon9. Screen ShakeTrauma-based shake that scales with impact.