LANE6: rigged FPS viewmodel, weapon loadout + material matrix, 4 HUD styles

Hands/POV - Cut a real first-person arms rig out of the GODVERSE modular character kit (tools/gen_fps_arms.py): ch01 hands + per-side sleeves on the full 65-bone mixamorig skeleton, so all 20 finger bones per hand are poseable at runtime. Textures shrunk to 1k; 4.2 MB. - ViewModel.gd instances that rig ONCE PER HAND and places each instance so its own hand bone lands on the grip — no IK. Grip orientation is measured off the rig at load (pinky->index knuckle = bore axis, elbow->hand = forearm dir), so it survives re-tuning grip_rest_rot instead of needing new euler angles. - Motion layers: look-sway with spring-back, walk bob scaled by speed and weapon heft, idle breathe, landing dip, weapon lower/raise on swap. - Sleeve material overridden (donor asset is a fantasy leather bracer); hand material forced non-metallic (its spec/gloss maps rendered skin as bronze). Weapons - Weapon.gd replaces MeleeAttack: 6 weapons, 4 swing archetypes, and the weapon-vs-material matrix from the founding chat. - Smashable moves from binary hits_to_break to hp/toughness, giving three outcomes: break, dent, or futile (dead clank, no score, HUD nudge). The box cutter genuinely shreds cardboard and genuinely cannot hurt a filing cabinet. - The hit lands at Weapon.contact THROUGH the swing, not on the click — that delay is most of why the sledge feels different from the cutter. - Slots on 1-6 / wheel / Q; game modes moved to M, HUD cycle to H. HUD - Hud.gd: Arcade, Minimal, Work Order (a corporate destruction docket that fills in line items) and Dev, over one shared data feed. Scoring + combo multipliers. Dev harness (not shipped) - macOS screen-recording perms aren't available to the CLI, so the game records itself: dev/demo.tscn + DemoDriver.gd drive a scripted tour for --write-movie, and dev/probe_*.gd print rig/scale/placement numbers. Fix: tools/gen_viewmodel.py box() scaled by size/2 on top of primitive_cube_add's already-unit side length, halving every box — which detached the bat's blade. Co-Authored-By: Claude Opus 5 <noreply@anthropic.com>
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 # Canonical copies: ~/Documents/Destroyulater/3D-STORE (M3) and
 # johnking@ultra:~/Documents/3D-STORE (origin).
 3D-STORE/
+
+# Blender preview renders (build artefacts from tools/gen_*.py)
+tools/previews/
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+++ b/game/README.md
@ -1,11 +1,10 @@
-# Destroyulator — Cascade Prototype
+# Destroyulator — the game

-Mac-first (Apple Silicon / Metal), **Godot 4.7**, **Jolt** physics. Built to prove two
-things on the M3 *before* committing: the destruction feels good, and the frame rate holds.
+Mac-first (Apple Silicon / Metal), **Godot 4.7**, **Jolt** physics.

 ## Run it

-**Editor (easiest):** open `/Applications/Godot.app`, import this folder (`game/`), press **F5** / ▶.
+**Editor:** open `/Applications/Godot.app`, import this folder (`game/`), press **F5** / ▶.

 **CLI:**
 ```sh
@ -16,34 +15,95 @@ things on the M3 *before* committing: the destruction feels good, and the frame

 | Input | Does |
 |---|---|
-| **Left-click** | Swing the (nerf) hammer at whatever's under the cursor |
-| **S** | Rain **500** rigid bodies — the **Day-0 stress gate**. Watch the FPS counter hold. |
-| **R** | Reset the rack |
+| **WASD / Space** | move / jump |
+| **mouse** | look (Esc releases the cursor, click recaptures) |
+| **LMB** | swing the equipped weapon |
+| **1–6 · wheel · Q** | pick a weapon · cycle · swap to previous |
+| **E · drag ←→ · LMB · G** | grab a record · slide the disc out · throw it · drop |
+| **H** | cycle HUD style (Arcade / Minimal / Work Order / Dev) |
+| **M** | toggle game mode (FreePlay ⟷ Find-the-Misfiled-Disc) |
+| **F** | report the disc in hand (Find-the-Misfiled-Disc) |
+| **B · R** | rain 500 bodies (stress gate) · reset the store |

-Top-left HUD shows **FPS · live body count · things smashed**.
+## The weapon-vs-material matrix

-## What it's proving — the cascade
+This is the decision the game is built on. A swing deals `Weapon.power × Weapon.vs[material]`
+against that material's `hp`, and there are three outcomes: it **breaks**, it **dents**
+(knockback + a chip of damage), or it's **futile** — a dead clank, no score, no combo,
+and a HUD nudge to switch tools.

-The rack is nested the same way your store's DB is (`rack → shelf → crate → jacket → record`):
+| | cardboard | paper | vinyl | glass | wood | steel |
+|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
+| **Bare Hands** | ok | good | ok | ok | poor | useless |
+| **Box Cutter** | **shreds** | **shreds** | good | poor | useless | useless |
+| **Cricket Bat** | good | poor | **great** | **great** | ok | poor |
+| **Crowbar** | ok | poor | ok | good | good | **great** |
+| **Sledgehammer** | ok | poor | ok | **great** | **great** | **great** |
+| **Fire Extinguisher** | ok | poor | ok | **great** | good | good |

- **Frame + shelves** start *frozen* (act static, hold everything up).
- Smash a **shelf** → it bursts into shards and vanishes → the **crates** on it fall →
-  the **cardboard jackets** spill → the **vinyl records** tumble out →
- **records are brittle** (`brittle_speed` in `Smashable.gd`) → they **crack a beat later
-  when they smack the floor**. A record that lands flat *survives* — there's your comedy/score beat.
+Tuned in one place: `scripts/Weapon.gd` (`vs` tables) and `scripts/Smashable.gd`
+(`PROFILES[kind].hp`). The office printer is the level boss — steel at `toughness_scale
+= 5.0`, so it's a real fight with anything but the sledge.

-No scripted "release" logic — gravity reads the hierarchy. That's the whole point.
+Weapons also differ in **when** they connect, not just how hard: the hit lands at
+`Weapon.contact` through the swing animation, so the sledgehammer commits late and heavy
+while the box cutter is near-instant.

-## Files
+## The viewmodel

- `scripts/Smashable.gd` — one component for every breakable piece. The `PROFILES` table is
-  where **material identity** is authored (color · shard count · brittleness · bounce).
-  Swap `wood/cardboard/vinyl/glass/steel` behaviours here.
- `scripts/Main.gd` — builds the world + rack from primitives, hammer raycast, stress test, HUD.
+`scripts/ViewModel.gd`. Real rigged hands (mixamorig, all 20 finger bones per hand)
+holding real weapon meshes.

-## Next step: real art (one function)
+The arms rig is **instanced once per hand** and each instance is *placed* so its own hand
+bone lands on the grip — no IK solver. That works because in first person you only ever
+see forearm and hand. Placement solves two aims at once: the fist's bore lines up with
+the weapon shaft, and the forearm runs back toward where that shoulder would be. Both
+directions are **measured off the rig** at load (pinky-knuckle → index-knuckle for the
+bore, elbow → hand for the forearm), so the grip survives re-tuning `grip_rest_rot`
+instead of needing a fresh set of hand-authored euler angles.

-Everything is grey primitives so it runs with zero import deps. To use your actual assets,
-change `_piece()` in `Main.gd` to load a GLB instead of building a BoxMesh, e.g.
-`load("res://assets/wooden-rack-type-long.glb").instantiate()` for the visual, keep the
-convex collider. Your `3D-STORE/clean_glbs/*.glb` are ready to copy into `game/assets/`.
+Motion is layered on one node: look-sway with spring-back, walk bob scaled by speed and
+weapon heft, idle breathing, landing dip, and a keyframed swing arc per archetype
+(`overhead` / `horizontal` / `jab` / `thrust`).
+
+## Assets
+
+| Path | Source |
+|---|---|
+| `assets/viewmodel/fps_arms.glb` | `tools/gen_fps_arms.py` — cut from the GODVERSE modular character kit |
+| `assets/viewmodel/{bat,sledge,crowbar,cutter,extinguisher}.glb` | `tools/gen_viewmodel.py` — procedural, grip at origin, shaft +Y |
+| `assets/store/*.glb` + `*.fractured.glb` | Lane 2 prop batch; the fractured sibling drives real chunk destruction |
+| `assets/art/sleeves_*.jpg` | 3×3 sheets of generated cover art, windowed per record via uv1 offset |
+
+Regenerate either set with:
+```sh
+/Applications/Blender.app/Contents/MacOS/Blender --background --python tools/gen_viewmodel.py -- --render
+```
+
+## Dev harness
+
+`dev/` is not shipped. Because macOS screen-recording permission isn't available to the
+CLI, the game records **itself**:
+
+```sh
+Godot --path game --resolution 1280x720 --write-movie /tmp/cap.avi --quit-after 2250 dev/demo.tscn
+```
+
+`dev/DemoDriver.gd` drives the player through a scripted tour (every weapon, the material
+matrix, the boss, all four HUDs) so a change can be eyeballed frame by frame without a
+human at the keyboard. `dev/probe_*.gd` print rig/scale/placement numbers — renders are
+too coarse to tell a 5 cm error from a 50 cm one.
+
+## Smoke test before committing
+
+```sh
+/Applications/Godot.app/Contents/MacOS/Godot --headless --path game --quit-after 300
+```
+
+Zero script errors required. After adding any `class_name` script, run
+`Godot --path game --editor --quit` first — headless Godot won't rescan a stale class cache.
+
+## What's still missing
+
+The store has no **room**: props sit on a grey plane in a black void, and several topple
+on spawn before you touch them. That's the biggest remaining gap — see the top-level README.
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+extends Node3D
+
+## Dev-only capture harness. Loads main.tscn and drives the player through a scripted
+## tour so a headless/CI run can record video of the actual game with Godot's
+## --write-movie, without a human at the keyboard (and without screen-recording perms).
+##
+##   /Applications/Godot.app/Contents/MacOS/Godot --path game \
+##     --resolution 1280x720 --write-movie /tmp/cap.avi --quit-after 900 \
+##     dev/demo.tscn
+##
+## Not shipped: excluded from export presets. Drives the player directly (position /
+## yaw / pitch / _queue_attack) rather than faking InputEvents, so it stays immune to
+## input-map changes.
+
+const MAIN := "res://main.tscn"
+
+var _main: Node3D
+var _player: Player
+var _t := 0.0
+var _step := 0
+var _step_t := 0.0
+
+# Each step: {dur, move_to (Vector3 or null), look_at (Vector3 or null), act (String)}
+# act: "" | "punch" | "kick" | "rain" | "reset"
+var _script: Array = []
+
+func _ready() -> void:
+	var packed := load(MAIN) as PackedScene
+	_main = packed.instantiate()
+	add_child(_main)
+	await get_tree().process_frame
+	_player = _find_player(_main)
+	if _player == null:
+		push_error("[demo] no Player found")
+		return
+	# the demo drives the camera; don't let the OS grab the pointer
+	Input.mouse_mode = Input.MOUSE_MODE_VISIBLE
+	_build_script()
+
+func _find_player(n: Node) -> Player:
+	if n is Player:
+		return n
+	for c in n.get_children():
+		var r := _find_player(c)
+		if r != null:
+			return r
+	return null
+
+func _build_script() -> void:
+	# world layout (from Main._build_rack / _build_office, origin 0,0):
+	#   racks        (-0.95,-0.7) (0.95,-0.7)
+	#   crates       y=0.5 and y=1.2 rows, x -0.8..0.8
+	#   desk+printer (2.7,-0.3)   cabinet (-2.7,-0.3)   cooler (3.3,1.6)
+	#   CRT          (-2.7,1.3)   box (1.9,2.4)         turntable (-1.7,-1.3)
+	_script = []
+
+	# ---- ACT 1: the loadout. Stand still and hold each weapon so the viewmodel,
+	# ---- the grip and one swing per archetype can all be inspected frame by frame.
+	for slot in range(6):
+		_script.append({"dur": 0.5, "move_to": Vector3(0, 0, 3.2),
+			"look_at": Vector3(0, 1.0, 0), "act": "weapon:%d" % slot})
+		_script.append({"dur": 1.0, "move_to": null, "look_at": null, "act": ""})
+		_script.append({"dur": 1.1, "move_to": null, "look_at": null, "act": "swing"})
+
+	# ---- ACT 2: the matrix. Box cutter shreds the carton, then clanks off the
+	# ---- filing cabinet; the sledge then removes the cabinet in one go.
+	_script += [
+		{"dur": 0.6, "move_to": null, "look_at": null, "act": "weapon:1"},
+		{"dur": 1.2, "move_to": Vector3(1.9, 0, 3.4), "look_at": Vector3(1.9, 0.3, 2.4), "act": ""},
+		{"dur": 0.45, "move_to": null, "look_at": null, "act": "swing"},
+		{"dur": 0.45, "move_to": null, "look_at": null, "act": "swing"},
+		{"dur": 0.9, "move_to": null, "look_at": null, "act": "swing"},
+		# cutter vs steel — expect the clank + the HUD nudge, and no damage
+		{"dur": 1.3, "move_to": Vector3(-2.7, 0, 1.1), "look_at": Vector3(-2.7, 0.6, -0.3), "act": ""},
+		{"dur": 0.4, "move_to": null, "look_at": null, "act": "swing"},
+		{"dur": 0.9, "move_to": null, "look_at": null, "act": "swing"},
+		{"dur": 0.5, "move_to": null, "look_at": null, "act": "weapon:4"},
+		{"dur": 1.0, "move_to": null, "look_at": null, "act": "swing"},
+		{"dur": 1.2, "move_to": null, "look_at": null, "act": "swing"},
+	]
+
+	# ---- ACT 3: the boss + the HUD styles
+	_script += [
+		{"dur": 1.4, "move_to": Vector3(2.7, 0, 1.3), "look_at": Vector3(2.7, 0.95, -0.3), "act": ""},
+		{"dur": 1.0, "move_to": null, "look_at": null, "act": "swing"},
+		{"dur": 1.0, "move_to": null, "look_at": null, "act": "swing"},
+		{"dur": 1.0, "move_to": null, "look_at": null, "act": "swing"},
+		{"dur": 1.4, "move_to": null, "look_at": null, "act": "swing"},
+		{"dur": 1.6, "move_to": Vector3(0.6, 0, 5.2), "look_at": Vector3(0, 0.6, 0), "act": "hud"},
+		{"dur": 1.6, "move_to": null, "look_at": null, "act": "hud"},
+		{"dur": 1.6, "move_to": null, "look_at": null, "act": "hud"},
+		{"dur": 1.6, "move_to": null, "look_at": null, "act": "hud"},
+	]
+
+func _process(dt: float) -> void:
+	if _player == null or _step >= _script.size():
+		return
+	_t += dt
+	var s: Dictionary = _script[_step]
+	var dur: float = s["dur"]
+	# fire the action when the step BEGINS, so a capture at step_start + n frames
+	# actually shows the swing rather than the second of stillness before it
+	if not s.get("_fired", false):
+		s["_fired"] = true
+		_do(String(s["act"]))
+	_step_t += dt
+
+	var mt = s.get("move_to")
+	if mt != null:
+		var to: Vector3 = mt
+		var k: float = clampf(_step_t / maxf(dur, 0.001), 0.0, 1.0)
+		k = k * k * (3.0 - 2.0 * k)                       # smoothstep so the dolly eases
+		var from: Vector3 = s.get("_from", _player.global_position)
+		if not s.has("_from"):
+			s["_from"] = _player.global_position
+			from = _player.global_position
+		_player.global_position = from.lerp(to, k)
+	var la = s.get("look_at")
+	if la != null:
+		_aim(la, clampf(_step_t / maxf(dur, 0.001), 0.0, 1.0))
+
+	if _step_t >= dur:
+		_step += 1
+		_step_t = 0.0
+
+## Turn the body (yaw) + head (pitch) toward a world point, eased.
+func _aim(target: Vector3, k: float) -> void:
+	var eye: Vector3 = _player.global_position + Vector3(0, _player.eye_height, 0)
+	var d: Vector3 = target - eye
+	if d.length() < 0.001:
+		return
+	var want_yaw := atan2(-d.x, -d.z)
+	var want_pitch := atan2(d.y, Vector2(d.x, d.z).length())
+	var e := clampf(k * 0.14, 0.0, 1.0) + 0.06
+	_player.rotation.y = lerp_angle(_player.rotation.y, want_yaw, e)
+	var head: Node3D = _player.get_node_or_null("Head")
+	if head != null:
+		head.rotation.x = lerp_angle(head.rotation.x, want_pitch, e)
+
+func _do(act: String) -> void:
+	if act.begins_with("weapon:"):
+		_player.select(int(act.substr(7)))
+		return
+	match act:
+		"swing":
+			_player._queued = true       # same path a left-click takes
+		"hud":
+			var hud = _main.get("_hud")
+			if hud != null:
+				hud.cycle()
+		"rain":
+			if _main.has_method("_rain"):
+				_main._rain(500)
+		"reset":
+			if _main.has_method("_reset"):
+				_main._reset()
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+uid://lveiga5ufogp
--- a/game/dev/demo.tscn
+++ b/game/dev/demo.tscn
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+[gd_scene load_steps=2 format=3]
+
+[ext_resource type="Script" path="res://dev/DemoDriver.gd" id="1_demo"]
+
+[node name="Demo" type="Node3D"]
+script = ExtResource("1_demo")
--- a/game/dev/probe_arms.gd
+++ b/game/dev/probe_arms.gd
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+extends SceneTree
+
+## Dev probe: dump how Godot imported fps_arms.glb (node tree, skeleton scale, bone
+## names) so ViewModel.gd can be authored against the real numbers instead of guesses.
+##
+##   Godot --headless --path game --script dev/probe_arms.gd
+
+func _initialize() -> void:
+	_probe("res://assets/viewmodel/fps_arms.glb")
+	for w in ["bat", "sledge", "crowbar", "cutter", "extinguisher"]:
+		_probe("res://assets/viewmodel/%s.glb" % w, false)
+	quit()
+
+func _probe(path: String, deep := true) -> void:
+	print("\n=========== ", path)
+	if not ResourceLoader.exists(path):
+		print("  MISSING")
+		return
+	var ps := load(path) as PackedScene
+	if ps == null:
+		print("  not a PackedScene")
+		return
+	var root := ps.instantiate()
+	_dump(root, 0, deep)
+	var skel := _find_skel(root)
+	if skel != null:
+		print("  -- skeleton: ", skel.name, "  bones=", skel.get_bone_count())
+		print("  -- skeleton global xform: ", skel.transform)
+		# Godot sanitises glTF bone names on import, so print what actually landed
+		# rather than assuming the mixamorig: spelling survived.
+		for i in skel.get_bone_count():
+			var nm := skel.get_bone_name(i)
+			if nm.to_lower().contains("right") or nm.to_lower().contains("spine"):
+				print("     %-34s idx=%-3d parent=%-3d rest.origin=%s" % [
+					nm, i, skel.get_bone_parent(i), skel.get_bone_rest(i).origin])
+	# overall size
+	var aabb := _aabb(root)
+	print("  -- combined AABB pos=", aabb.position, " size=", aabb.size)
+	root.free()
+
+func _dump(n: Node, d: int, deep: bool) -> void:
+	var pad := ""
+	for i in d:
+		pad += "  "
+	var extra := ""
+	if n is MeshInstance3D:
+		var mi := n as MeshInstance3D
+		extra = "  surfaces=%d  skin=%s" % [
+			mi.mesh.get_surface_count() if mi.mesh else 0, str(mi.skin != null)]
+		if mi.mesh:
+			for s in mi.mesh.get_surface_count():
+				var m := mi.mesh.surface_get_material(s)
+				extra += "  [mat%d=%s]" % [s, m.resource_name if m else "null"]
+	print(pad, n.name, " <", n.get_class(), ">", extra)
+	if not deep and d >= 1:
+		return
+	for c in n.get_children():
+		_dump(c, d + 1, deep)
+
+func _find_skel(n: Node) -> Skeleton3D:
+	if n is Skeleton3D:
+		return n
+	for c in n.get_children():
+		var r := _find_skel(c)
+		if r != null:
+			return r
+	return null
+
+func _aabb(n: Node) -> AABB:
+	var acc := AABB()
+	var started := false
+	for mi in _meshes(n):
+		var a: AABB = (mi as MeshInstance3D).get_aabb()
+		a = (mi as Node3D).transform * a
+		if not started:
+			acc = a
+			started = true
+		else:
+			acc = acc.merge(a)
+	return acc
+
+func _meshes(n: Node, acc: Array = []) -> Array:
+	if n is MeshInstance3D:
+		acc.append(n)
+	for c in n.get_children():
+		_meshes(c, acc)
+	return acc
--- a/game/dev/probe_arms.gd.uid
+++ b/game/dev/probe_arms.gd.uid
@ -0,0 +1 @@
+uid://bjtt6khwqooov
--- a/game/dev/probe_scale.gd
+++ b/game/dev/probe_scale.gd
@ -0,0 +1,52 @@
+extends SceneTree
+
+## What units does the imported arms rig actually live in? The Blender side reports bone
+## lengths in centimetres but a metre-scale mesh AABB, so measure it in-engine with the
+## scene actually in a tree (skinned AABBs are meaningless before that).
+
+func _initialize() -> void:
+	var root := Node3D.new()
+	get_root().add_child(root)
+	var ps := load("res://assets/viewmodel/fps_arms.glb") as PackedScene
+	var inst: Node3D = ps.instantiate()
+	root.add_child(inst)
+
+	print("inst.transform      = ", inst.transform)
+	for c in inst.get_children():
+		print("  child ", c.name, " <", c.get_class(), "> xform=", (c as Node3D).transform)
+
+	var skel := _skel(inst)
+	print("skel.transform      = ", skel.transform)
+	print("skel global (rel inst) = ", inst.global_transform.affine_inverse() * skel.global_transform)
+
+	for n in ["mixamorig_RightHand", "mixamorig_RightForeArm", "mixamorig_RightHandIndex1"]:
+		var i := skel.find_bone(n)
+		print("%-30s global_rest.origin = %s" % [n, skel.get_bone_global_rest(i).origin])
+
+	var hr := skel.find_bone("mixamorig_RightHand")
+	var fa := skel.find_bone("mixamorig_RightForeArm")
+	var forearm_len: float = (skel.get_bone_global_rest(hr).origin
+		- skel.get_bone_global_rest(fa).origin).length()
+	print("forearm length (skeleton units) = ", forearm_len)
+
+	for mi in _meshes(inst):
+		var m := mi as MeshInstance3D
+		print("mesh %-16s local aabb=%s  global aabb size=%s" % [
+			m.name, m.get_aabb().size, m.get_global_transform().basis * m.get_aabb().size])
+	quit()
+
+func _skel(n: Node) -> Skeleton3D:
+	if n is Skeleton3D:
+		return n
+	for c in n.get_children():
+		var r := _skel(c)
+		if r != null:
+			return r
+	return null
+
+func _meshes(n: Node, acc: Array = []) -> Array:
+	if n is MeshInstance3D:
+		acc.append(n)
+	for c in n.get_children():
+		_meshes(c, acc)
+	return acc
--- a/game/dev/probe_scale.gd.uid
+++ b/game/dev/probe_scale.gd.uid
@ -0,0 +1 @@
+uid://de3cnb8nvrojh
--- a/game/dev/probe_vm.gd
+++ b/game/dev/probe_vm.gd
@ -0,0 +1,85 @@
+extends SceneTree
+
+## Where do the hand bones actually end up relative to the grip? Renders are too coarse
+## to tell a 5 cm error from a 50 cm one, so print the numbers.
+##
+##   Godot --headless --path game --script dev/probe_vm.gd
+
+func _initialize() -> void:
+	var main: Node = (load("res://main.tscn") as PackedScene).instantiate()
+	get_root().add_child(main)
+	await process_frame
+	await process_frame
+
+	var p := _find(main, "Player") as Player
+	if p == null:
+		print("no player"); quit(); return
+	var vm := p.viewmodel
+	var cam := p.camera
+
+	for slot in [0, 2, 4]:
+		p.select(slot)
+		# select() defers the actual equip to the swap animation; force it for the probe
+		vm.equip(p.loadout()[slot])
+		await process_frame
+		var w: Weapon = p.loadout()[slot]
+		print("\n===== slot %d  %s" % [slot, w.display_name])
+		var grip: Node3D = vm.get_node("Rig/Grip")
+		print("  grip  (cam space) = ", cam.global_transform.affine_inverse() * grip.global_position)
+		for side in ["ArmR", "ArmL"]:
+			var arm := vm.get_node_or_null("Rig/" + side) as Node3D
+			if arm == null:
+				print("  %s: MISSING" % side); continue
+			var skel := _skel(arm)
+			var bone := "mixamorig_RightHand" if side == "ArmR" else "mixamorig_LeftHand"
+			var bi := skel.find_bone(bone)
+			var hand_world := skel.global_transform * skel.get_bone_global_pose(bi)
+			var in_cam := cam.global_transform.affine_inverse() * hand_world
+			print("  %s hand (cam space) = %s" % [side, in_cam.origin])
+			# where does the forearm run? (elbow -> hand direction, in camera space)
+			var fb := skel.find_bone("mixamorig_RightForeArm" if side == "ArmR" else "mixamorig_LeftForeArm")
+			var fore_world := skel.global_transform * skel.get_bone_global_pose(fb)
+			var fore_cam := cam.global_transform.affine_inverse() * fore_world
+			print("       elbow (cam space) = %s   forearm dir = %s" % [
+				fore_cam.origin, (in_cam.origin - fore_cam.origin).normalized()])
+		if vm.get_node_or_null("Rig/Grip").get_child_count() > 0:
+			var wn := grip.get_child(0) as Node3D
+			var ab := _aabb(wn)
+			print("  weapon aabb (local) pos=%s size=%s" % [ab.position, ab.size])
+	quit()
+
+func _find(n: Node, cls: String) -> Node:
+	if n.get_class() == cls or (cls == "Player" and n is Player):
+		return n
+	for c in n.get_children():
+		var r := _find(c, cls)
+		if r != null:
+			return r
+	return null
+
+func _skel(n: Node) -> Skeleton3D:
+	if n is Skeleton3D:
+		return n
+	for c in n.get_children():
+		var r := _skel(c)
+		if r != null:
+			return r
+	return null
+
+func _aabb(n: Node) -> AABB:
+	var acc := AABB()
+	var started := false
+	for m in _meshes(n):
+		var a: AABB = (m as MeshInstance3D).get_aabb()
+		if not started:
+			acc = a; started = true
+		else:
+			acc = acc.merge(a)
+	return acc
+
+func _meshes(n: Node, acc: Array = []) -> Array:
+	if n is MeshInstance3D:
+		acc.append(n)
+	for c in n.get_children():
+		_meshes(c, acc)
+	return acc
--- a/game/dev/probe_vm.gd.uid
+++ b/game/dev/probe_vm.gd.uid
@ -0,0 +1 @@
+uid://cd2it4cwus0xw
--- a/game/scripts/Hud.gd
+++ b/game/scripts/Hud.gd
@ -0,0 +1,347 @@
+extends CanvasLayer
+class_name Hud
+
+## Four selectable HUD styles over one shared data feed. Cycle with H.
+##
+##   ARCADE ...... big score, combo meter, weapon card. The default: this is a
+##                 score-attack game about a rising combo, so the combo is the loudest
+##                 thing on screen.
+##   MINIMAL ..... crosshair-adjacent only. For screenshots and for people who want the
+##                 room, not the numbers. Combo appears only while it's alive.
+##   WORK ORDER .. the joke, played straight: a corporate destruction docket that fills
+##                 in line items as you wreck the place. Same data, funnier framing.
+##   DEV ......... FPS / body count / weapon internals. What the prototype used to show.
+##
+## Main pushes a plain Dictionary in via `feed()` once a frame; every style reads the
+## same keys, so adding a style never means touching the game code.
+##
+## Godot 4.7 GDScript 2.0.
+
+enum Style { ARCADE, MINIMAL, WORKORDER, DEV }
+const STYLE_NAMES := ["ARCADE", "MINIMAL", "WORK ORDER", "DEV"]
+
+const PINK := Color(1.0, 0.36, 0.62)
+const CREAM := Color(0.94, 0.92, 0.86)
+const INK := Color(0.11, 0.10, 0.12)
+
+var style: int = Style.ARCADE
+
+var _data: Dictionary = {}
+var _roots: Array[Control] = []
+
+# --- arcade widgets
+var _a_score: Label
+var _a_combo: Label
+var _a_combo_bar: ColorRect
+var _a_combo_bg: ColorRect
+var _a_weapon: Label
+var _a_weapon_sub: Label
+var _a_mode: Label
+var _a_toast: Label
+var _toast_left := 0.0
+
+# --- minimal
+var _m_combo: Label
+var _m_weapon: Label
+
+# --- work order
+var _w_lines: Label
+var _w_head: Label
+
+# --- dev
+var _d_text: Label
+
+func _ready() -> void:
+	layer = 10
+	_build_arcade()
+	_build_minimal()
+	_build_workorder()
+	_build_dev()
+	_apply()
+
+func cycle() -> void:
+	style = (style + 1) % STYLE_NAMES.size()
+	_apply()
+	toast("HUD: %s" % STYLE_NAMES[style])
+
+func _apply() -> void:
+	for i in _roots.size():
+		_roots[i].visible = (i == style)
+
+## Main calls this every frame. Keys: score, combo, smashed, bodies, fps, weapon,
+## weapon_blurb, slot, mode_line, time_left, tally (Dictionary kind->count).
+func feed(d: Dictionary) -> void:
+	_data = d
+
+## A transient centre-screen message (weapon pickup, HUD change, futile-hit hint).
+func toast(msg: String) -> void:
+	if _a_toast != null:
+		_a_toast.text = msg
+		_toast_left = 1.7
+
+# ---------------------------------------------------------------- helpers
+func _label(parent: Control, size: int, col: Color, shadow := true) -> Label:
+	var l := Label.new()
+	l.add_theme_font_size_override("font_size", size)
+	l.add_theme_color_override("font_color", col)
+	if shadow:
+		l.add_theme_color_override("font_shadow_color", Color(0, 0, 0, 0.75))
+		l.add_theme_constant_override("shadow_offset_x", 2)
+		l.add_theme_constant_override("shadow_offset_y", 2)
+	parent.add_child(l)
+	return l
+
+func _panel(parent: Control, col: Color) -> ColorRect:
+	var r := ColorRect.new()
+	r.color = col
+	parent.add_child(r)
+	return r
+
+func _root() -> Control:
+	var c := Control.new()
+	c.set_anchors_preset(Control.PRESET_FULL_RECT)
+	c.mouse_filter = Control.MOUSE_FILTER_IGNORE
+	add_child(c)
+	_roots.append(c)
+	return c
+
+# ---------------------------------------------------------------- ARCADE
+func _build_arcade() -> void:
+	var r := _root()
+
+	_a_score = _label(r, 54, Color.WHITE)
+	_a_score.anchor_left = 0.5
+	_a_score.anchor_right = 0.5
+	_a_score.offset_left = -260
+	_a_score.offset_right = 260
+	_a_score.offset_top = 14
+	_a_score.horizontal_alignment = HORIZONTAL_ALIGNMENT_CENTER
+
+	_a_combo = _label(r, 26, PINK)
+	_a_combo.anchor_left = 0.5
+	_a_combo.anchor_right = 0.5
+	_a_combo.offset_left = -260
+	_a_combo.offset_right = 260
+	_a_combo.offset_top = 74
+	_a_combo.horizontal_alignment = HORIZONTAL_ALIGNMENT_CENTER
+
+	_a_combo_bg = _panel(r, Color(1, 1, 1, 0.13))
+	_a_combo_bg.anchor_left = 0.5
+	_a_combo_bg.anchor_right = 0.5
+	_a_combo_bg.offset_left = -130
+	_a_combo_bg.offset_right = 130
+	_a_combo_bg.offset_top = 108
+	_a_combo_bg.offset_bottom = 116
+
+	_a_combo_bar = _panel(r, PINK)
+	_a_combo_bar.anchor_left = 0.5
+	_a_combo_bar.anchor_right = 0.5
+	_a_combo_bar.offset_left = -130
+	_a_combo_bar.offset_right = -130
+	_a_combo_bar.offset_top = 108
+	_a_combo_bar.offset_bottom = 116
+
+	# weapon card, bottom right
+	var card := _panel(r, Color(0, 0, 0, 0.42))
+	card.anchor_left = 1.0
+	card.anchor_right = 1.0
+	card.anchor_top = 1.0
+	card.anchor_bottom = 1.0
+	card.offset_left = -330
+	card.offset_right = -18
+	card.offset_top = -84
+	card.offset_bottom = -18
+
+	_a_weapon = _label(r, 25, Color.WHITE)
+	_a_weapon.anchor_left = 1.0
+	_a_weapon.anchor_right = 1.0
+	_a_weapon.anchor_top = 1.0
+	_a_weapon.anchor_bottom = 1.0
+	_a_weapon.offset_left = -318
+	_a_weapon.offset_right = -26
+	_a_weapon.offset_top = -78
+	_a_weapon.horizontal_alignment = HORIZONTAL_ALIGNMENT_RIGHT
+
+	_a_weapon_sub = _label(r, 14, Color(1, 1, 1, 0.62))
+	_a_weapon_sub.anchor_left = 1.0
+	_a_weapon_sub.anchor_right = 1.0
+	_a_weapon_sub.anchor_top = 1.0
+	_a_weapon_sub.anchor_bottom = 1.0
+	_a_weapon_sub.offset_left = -318
+	_a_weapon_sub.offset_right = -26
+	_a_weapon_sub.offset_top = -46
+	_a_weapon_sub.horizontal_alignment = HORIZONTAL_ALIGNMENT_RIGHT
+	_a_weapon_sub.autowrap_mode = TextServer.AUTOWRAP_WORD_SMART
+
+	_a_mode = _label(r, 16, Color(1, 1, 1, 0.78))
+	_a_mode.anchor_top = 1.0
+	_a_mode.anchor_bottom = 1.0
+	_a_mode.offset_left = 20
+	_a_mode.offset_top = -44
+
+	_a_toast = _label(r, 22, Color.WHITE)
+	_a_toast.anchor_left = 0.5
+	_a_toast.anchor_right = 0.5
+	_a_toast.anchor_top = 0.5
+	_a_toast.anchor_bottom = 0.5
+	_a_toast.offset_left = -300
+	_a_toast.offset_right = 300
+	_a_toast.offset_top = 84
+	_a_toast.horizontal_alignment = HORIZONTAL_ALIGNMENT_CENTER
+
+# ---------------------------------------------------------------- MINIMAL
+func _build_minimal() -> void:
+	var r := _root()
+	_m_combo = _label(r, 22, PINK)
+	_m_combo.anchor_left = 0.5
+	_m_combo.anchor_right = 0.5
+	_m_combo.anchor_top = 0.5
+	_m_combo.anchor_bottom = 0.5
+	_m_combo.offset_left = -160
+	_m_combo.offset_right = 160
+	_m_combo.offset_top = 46
+	_m_combo.horizontal_alignment = HORIZONTAL_ALIGNMENT_CENTER
+
+	_m_weapon = _label(r, 15, Color(1, 1, 1, 0.5))
+	_m_weapon.anchor_left = 1.0
+	_m_weapon.anchor_right = 1.0
+	_m_weapon.anchor_top = 1.0
+	_m_weapon.anchor_bottom = 1.0
+	_m_weapon.offset_left = -260
+	_m_weapon.offset_right = -20
+	_m_weapon.offset_top = -36
+	_m_weapon.horizontal_alignment = HORIZONTAL_ALIGNMENT_RIGHT
+
+# ---------------------------------------------------------------- WORK ORDER
+func _build_workorder() -> void:
+	var r := _root()
+	# tall enough for the header + 7 material rows + the totals block; the docket runs
+	# off the bottom of a shorter panel once you've broken one of everything
+	var paper := _panel(r, CREAM)
+	paper.offset_left = 18
+	paper.offset_top = 16
+	paper.offset_right = 372
+	paper.offset_bottom = 330
+
+	var strip := _panel(r, INK)
+	strip.offset_left = 18
+	strip.offset_top = 16
+	strip.offset_right = 372
+	strip.offset_bottom = 52
+
+	_w_head = _label(r, 15, CREAM, false)
+	_w_head.offset_left = 30
+	_w_head.offset_top = 24
+	_w_head.offset_right = 366
+
+	_w_lines = _label(r, 14, INK, false)
+	_w_lines.offset_left = 30
+	_w_lines.offset_top = 62
+	_w_lines.offset_right = 362
+	_w_lines.offset_bottom = 322
+
+# ---------------------------------------------------------------- DEV
+func _build_dev() -> void:
+	var r := _root()
+	_d_text = _label(r, 16, PINK)
+	_d_text.offset_left = 16
+	_d_text.offset_top = 12
+
+# ---------------------------------------------------------------- per-frame
+func _process(dt: float) -> void:
+	if _data.is_empty():
+		return
+	_toast_left = maxf(0.0, _toast_left - dt)
+	match style:
+		Style.ARCADE:
+			_tick_arcade()
+		Style.MINIMAL:
+			_tick_minimal()
+		Style.WORKORDER:
+			_tick_workorder()
+		Style.DEV:
+			_tick_dev()
+
+func _g(k: String, dflt = 0):
+	return _data.get(k, dflt)
+
+func _tick_arcade() -> void:
+	_a_score.text = "%s" % _comma(int(_g("score")))
+	var combo := int(_g("combo"))
+	if combo > 1:
+		_a_combo.text = "COMBO  x%d" % combo
+		_a_combo.modulate.a = 1.0
+	else:
+		_a_combo.text = ""
+	var decay := float(_g("combo_decay", 0.0))       # 1 = fresh, 0 = about to drop
+	_a_combo_bg.visible = combo > 1
+	_a_combo_bar.visible = combo > 1
+	_a_combo_bar.offset_right = -130.0 + 260.0 * clampf(decay, 0.0, 1.0)
+
+	_a_weapon.text = "%d · %s" % [int(_g("slot")) + 1, str(_g("weapon", "—"))]
+	_a_weapon_sub.text = str(_g("weapon_blurb", ""))
+	_a_mode.text = str(_g("mode_line", ""))
+	_a_toast.modulate.a = clampf(_toast_left / 0.5, 0.0, 1.0)
+
+func _tick_minimal() -> void:
+	var combo := int(_g("combo"))
+	_m_combo.text = ("x%d" % combo) if combo > 1 else ""
+	_m_weapon.text = str(_g("weapon", ""))
+
+func _tick_workorder() -> void:
+	_w_head.text = "MONSTER ROBOT PARTY   ·   WORK ORDER #%04d" % int(_g("order_no", 4471))
+	var tally: Dictionary = _g("tally", {})
+	var lines := PackedStringArray()
+	lines.append("SITE:  LEVEL 01 — THE RECORD STORE")
+	lines.append("TOOL:  %s" % str(_g("weapon", "—")))
+	lines.append("")
+	lines.append("ITEM                       QTY")
+	lines.append("---------------------------- --")
+	var order := ["wood", "cardboard", "vinyl", "glass", "steel", "plastic", "paper"]
+	var any := false
+	for k in order:
+		var n := int(tally.get(k, 0))
+		if n <= 0:
+			continue
+		any = true
+		lines.append("%-27s %3d" % [_item_name(k), n])
+	if not any:
+		lines.append("(nothing logged yet)")
+	lines.append("")
+	lines.append("TOTAL UNITS DESTROYED  %6d" % int(_g("smashed")))
+	lines.append("ASSESSED VALUE         %6s" % _comma(int(_g("score"))))
+	var combo := int(_g("combo"))
+	if combo > 1:
+		lines.append("EFFICIENCY BONUS          x%d" % combo)
+	_w_lines.text = "\n".join(lines)
+
+func _item_name(kind: String) -> String:
+	match kind:
+		"wood": return "Shelving, timber"
+		"cardboard": return "Cartons, corrugated"
+		"vinyl": return "Stock, 12in vinyl"
+		"glass": return "Glazing / CRT"
+		"steel": return "Fixtures, steel"
+		"plastic": return "Fittings, moulded"
+		"paper": return "Paperwork"
+	return kind
+
+func _tick_dev() -> void:
+	_d_text.text = "FPS %d    bodies %d    smashed %d    score %d    combo x%d\n%s\n%s\n%s" % [
+		int(_g("fps")), int(_g("bodies")), int(_g("smashed")),
+		int(_g("score")), int(_g("combo")),
+		"weapon: %s  (slot %d)  %s" % [str(_g("weapon", "-")), int(_g("slot")) + 1,
+			str(_g("weapon_stats", ""))],
+		str(_g("mode_line", "")),
+		str(_g("keys", ""))]
+
+func _comma(n: int) -> String:
+	var s := str(absi(n))
+	var out := ""
+	var c := 0
+	for i in range(s.length() - 1, -1, -1):
+		out = s[i] + out
+		c += 1
+		if c % 3 == 0 and i > 0:
+			out = "," + out
+	return ("-" if n < 0 else "") + out
--- a/game/scripts/Hud.gd.uid
+++ b/game/scripts/Hud.gd.uid
@ -0,0 +1 @@
+uid://bovbusa0dmqe8
--- a/game/scripts/Juice.gd
+++ b/game/scripts/Juice.gd
@ -27,9 +27,32 @@ var _sounds: Dictionary = {}                 # kind -> AudioStreamWAV
 func setup(cam: Camera3D) -> void:
 	_cam = cam
 	process_mode = Node.PROCESS_MODE_ALWAYS   # keep releasing hitstop even during a freeze
-	for k in ["wood", "cardboard", "vinyl", "glass", "steel"]:
+	for k in ["wood", "cardboard", "vinyl", "glass", "steel", "plastic", "paper", "clank"]:
 		_sounds[k] = _make_wav(_synth(k), 22050)

+## A hit that couldn't hurt the material — box cutter on a filing cabinet. Deliberately
+## unsatisfying: a dead clank, a token wobble, no particles, and NO combo credit. It has
+## to read as "wrong tool" without a tutorial popup.
+func resist(_kind: String, pos: Vector3) -> void:
+	_play_sound("clank", pos)
+	add_trauma(0.09)
+
+## A hit that hurt but didn't kill. The material's own voice, a small spray of chips,
+## and a shorter hitstop than a kill so heavy props feel like work, not like a stall.
+func dent(kind: String, pos: Vector3, _frac: float) -> void:
+	var color: Color = Smashable.PROFILES.get(kind, Smashable.PROFILES["wood"])["color"]
+	_burst(color, pos, 5)
+	_play_sound(kind, pos)
+	add_trauma(0.16)
+	_hitstop(0.025)
+
+## 1.0 just after a smash, falling to 0.0 as the combo window closes. Drives the HUD bar.
+func combo_decay() -> float:
+	if _combo <= 1:
+		return 0.0
+	var left := float(combo_window_ms) - float(Time.get_ticks_msec() - _last_smash_ms)
+	return clampf(left / float(combo_window_ms), 0.0, 1.0)
+
 ## Called once per shatter (Main forwards Smashable.smashed here).
 func impact(kind: String, pos: Vector3, shards: int) -> void:
 	var color: Color = Smashable.PROFILES.get(kind, Smashable.PROFILES["wood"])["color"]
@ -134,6 +157,9 @@ func _synth(kind: String) -> PackedFloat32Array:
 		"steel": dur = 0.55
 		"vinyl": dur = 0.22
 		"cardboard": dur = 0.18
+		"plastic": dur = 0.20
+		"paper": dur = 0.16
+		"clank": dur = 0.14
 	var n := int(rate * dur)
 	var out := PackedFloat32Array()
 	out.resize(n)
@ -155,6 +181,17 @@ func _synth(kind: String) -> PackedFloat32Array:
 			"steel":
 				env = exp(-t * 5.0)
 				s = sin(TAU * 190.0 * t) * 0.5 * env + sin(TAU * 285.0 * t) * 0.25 * env + sin(TAU * 470.0 * t) * 0.12 * env + (randf() * 2.0 - 1.0) * 0.2 * exp(-t * 40.0)
+			"plastic":
+				env = exp(-t * 24.0)
+				s = sin(TAU * 780.0 * t) * 0.35 * env + (randf() * 2.0 - 1.0) * 0.4 * env
+			"paper":
+				env = exp(-t * 30.0)
+				s = (randf() * 2.0 - 1.0) * 0.32 * env * (0.5 + 0.5 * sin(TAU * 40.0 * t))
+			"clank":
+				# short, dull, no sustain — the sound of a tool bouncing off, and of
+				# a decision to swap weapon.
+				env = exp(-t * 46.0)
+				s = sin(TAU * 240.0 * t) * 0.34 * env + (randf() * 2.0 - 1.0) * 0.26 * exp(-t * 90.0)
 			_:  # wood (and default)
 				env = exp(-t * 20.0)
 				s = (randf() * 2.0 - 1.0) * 0.7 * env + sin(TAU * 140.0 * t) * 0.4 * env
--- a/game/scripts/Main.gd
+++ b/game/scripts/Main.gd
@ -14,8 +14,17 @@ extends Node3D

@onready var _cam: Camera3D
 var _world: Node3D          # everything smashable/debris lives here so reset is one line
-var _hud: Label
+var _hud: Hud
 var _smash_count := 0
+var _score := 0
+var _tally := {}            # material -> how many of it you've destroyed (work-order HUD)
+
+## Score per material. Steel is worth the most because it's the hardest to break, which
+## is what makes the sledgehammer worth its cooldown.
+const POINTS := {
+	"paper": 5, "cardboard": 10, "plastic": 20, "vinyl": 25,
+	"wood": 30, "glass": 40, "steel": 60,
+}
 var _juice: Juice
 var _player: Player         # kept so GameMode can reach player.grab
 var _records: Array[Record] = []   # the live records, handed to GameMode each round
@ -145,7 +154,7 @@ func _build_office(origin: Vector3) -> void:
 	var printer := _glb_piece(PRINTER_GLB, "steel", o + Vector2(2.7, -0.3), false, desk["top"])
 	var boss := printer["piece"] as Smashable
 	boss.is_boss = true
-	boss.hits_to_break = 5      # the boss soaks a beating before it bursts
+	boss.toughness_scale = 5.0  # steel x5 — a real fight for anything but the sledge
 	boss.mass = 8.0             # heavy, so hits rock it but don't shove it off the desk
 	(desk["piece"] as Smashable).supports.append(printer["piece"])

@ -170,10 +179,10 @@ func _place_record(xz: Vector2, sit_on: float) -> Record:
 		_skin_record(rec.sleeve_visual)      # random cover art on the jacket faces
 	var ab := _body_local_aabb(rec, rec.sleeve_visual) if rec.sleeve_visual != null else AABB()
 	rec.global_position = Vector3(xz.x, sit_on - ab.position.y, xz.y)
-	rec.smashed.connect(_on_smashed)         # the empty sleeve breaking counts + juices
+	_wire(rec)                               # the empty sleeve breaking counts + juices
 	var disc := rec.disc_body()
 	if disc != null:
-		disc.smashed.connect(_on_smashed)    # the cracked disc counts + juices too
+		_wire(disc)                          # the cracked disc counts + juices too
 	_records.append(rec)
 	return rec

@ -204,7 +213,7 @@ func _glb_piece(path: String, kind: String, xz: Vector2, frozen: bool, sit_on :=
 	col.position = ab.get_center()
 	s.add_child(col)
 	s.global_position = Vector3(xz.x, sit_on - ab.position.y, xz.y)   # AABB bottom lands on sit_on
-	s.smashed.connect(_on_smashed)
+	_wire(s)
 	return {"piece": s, "top": sit_on + ab.size.y}

 ## Give a record's sleeve faces a random cover from the generated 3x3 sheets.
@ -304,31 +313,59 @@ func _piece(kind: String, size: Vector3, pos: Vector3, frozen: bool, cylinder :=
 	s.add_child(col)
 	_world.add_child(s)          # _ready() runs here (kind + frozen already set)
 	s.global_position = pos
-	s.smashed.connect(_on_smashed)
+	_wire(s)
 	return s

 func _on_smashed(kind: String, at: Vector3, shards: int) -> void:
 	_smash_count += 1
+	_tally[kind] = int(_tally.get(kind, 0)) + 1
 	if _juice != null:
 		_juice.impact(kind, at, shards)
+		# score AFTER impact() so this break's own combo step is counted
+		_score += int(POINTS.get(kind, 15)) * maxi(_juice.combo(), 1)
+	else:
+		_score += int(POINTS.get(kind, 15))
 	if _game_mode != null:
 		_game_mode.on_smashed()          # scores the mess during a FindMisfiled round

+## A swing that couldn't hurt what it hit. No score, no combo — just the clank, plus a
+## one-time nudge toward the right tool.
+func _on_resisted(kind: String, at: Vector3) -> void:
+	if _juice != null:
+		_juice.resist(kind, at)
+	if _hud != null:
+		_hud.toast("%s shrugs it off — try a heavier tool" % kind.to_upper())
+
+func _on_damaged(kind: String, at: Vector3, frac: float) -> void:
+	if _juice != null:
+		_juice.dent(kind, at, frac)
+
+## Every Smashable routes its three outcomes here.
+func _wire(s: Smashable) -> void:
+	s.smashed.connect(_on_smashed)
+	s.resisted.connect(_on_resisted)
+	s.damaged.connect(_on_damaged)
+
 # ---------------------------------------------------------------- input
 func _unhandled_input(event: InputEvent) -> void:
-	# Melee (L-click punch / R-click kick), grab (E/G/drag), and Esc live in Player.gd.
-	# Here: debug keys + the game-mode keys. Rain is on B (S walks backward now).
+	# Swings, weapon slots (1-6 / wheel / Q), grab (E/G/drag) and Esc live in Player.gd.
+	# Number keys are the LOADOUT now, so game modes moved to M and the HUD cycles on H.
 	if event is InputEventKey and event.pressed and not event.echo:
-		if event.keycode == KEY_B:
-			_rain(500)
-		elif event.keycode == KEY_R:
-			_reset()
-		elif event.keycode == KEY_1:
-			_switch_mode(GameMode.Mode.FREE_PLAY)
-		elif event.keycode == KEY_2:
-			_switch_mode(GameMode.Mode.FIND_MISFILED)
-		elif event.keycode == KEY_F and _game_mode != null:
-			_game_mode.report()          # report the disc you're holding (FindMisfiled)
+		match (event as InputEventKey).keycode:
+			KEY_B:
+				_rain(500)
+			KEY_R:
+				_reset()
+			KEY_M:
+				_switch_mode(GameMode.Mode.FIND_MISFILED
+					if _game_mode.mode == GameMode.Mode.FREE_PLAY
+					else GameMode.Mode.FREE_PLAY)
+			KEY_H:
+				if _hud != null:
+					_hud.cycle()
+			KEY_F:
+				if _game_mode != null:
+					_game_mode.report()   # report the disc you're holding (FindMisfiled)

 # The Day-0 stress gate: rain N bodies, watch the FPS counter hold.
 func _rain(n: int) -> void:
@ -352,6 +389,8 @@ func _reset() -> void:
 	for c in _world.get_children():
 		c.queue_free()
 	_smash_count = 0
+	_score = 0
+	_tally.clear()
 	await get_tree().process_frame
 	_build_rack(Vector3.ZERO)
 	# re-arm whatever mode we're in against the fresh set of records
@ -370,20 +409,35 @@ func _switch_mode(m: int) -> void:

 # ---------------------------------------------------------------- HUD
 func _setup_hud() -> void:
-	var layer := CanvasLayer.new()
-	add_child(layer)
-	_hud = Label.new()
-	_hud.position = Vector2(16, 12)
-	_hud.add_theme_font_size_override("font_size", 18)
-	_hud.add_theme_color_override("font_color", Color(1, 0.36, 0.62))
-	layer.add_child(_hud)
+	_hud = Hud.new()
+	add_child(_hud)
+	if _player != null:
+		_player.weapon_changed.connect(_on_weapon_changed)
+
+func _on_weapon_changed(w: Weapon) -> void:
+	if _hud != null and w != null:
+		_hud.toast(w.display_name)
+
+const KEYS_LINE := "WASD move · 1-6 / wheel weapon · Q swap · LMB swing · E grab · drag ←→ pull · G drop · F report · M mode · H hud · B rain · R reset"

 func _process(_dt: float) -> void:
 	if _hud == null:
 		return
-	var bodies := get_tree().get_nodes_in_group("smashable").size() + get_tree().get_nodes_in_group("debris").size()
-	var c := _juice.combo() if _juice != null else 0
-	var combo_str := ("    COMBO x%d" % c) if c > 1 else ""
-	var mode_line := _game_mode.hud_line() if _game_mode != null else ""
-	_hud.text = "FPS %d    bodies %d    smashed %d%s\n%s\nWASD move  E grab  drag ←→ pull  LMB throw/punch  G drop  F report  B rain  R reset" % [
-		Engine.get_frames_per_second(), bodies, _smash_count, combo_str, mode_line]
+	var bodies := get_tree().get_nodes_in_group("smashable").size() \
+		+ get_tree().get_nodes_in_group("debris").size()
+	var w: Weapon = _player.weapon() if _player != null else null
+	_hud.feed({
+		"fps": Engine.get_frames_per_second(),
+		"bodies": bodies,
+		"smashed": _smash_count,
+		"score": _score,
+		"tally": _tally,
+		"combo": _juice.combo() if _juice != null else 0,
+		"combo_decay": _juice.combo_decay() if _juice != null else 0.0,
+		"weapon": w.display_name if w != null else "-",
+		"weapon_blurb": w.blurb if w != null else "",
+		"weapon_stats": ("pow %.1f  cd %.2fs  reach %.1fm" % [w.power, w.cooldown, w.reach]) if w != null else "",
+		"slot": _player.slot() if _player != null else 0,
+		"mode_line": _game_mode.hud_line() if _game_mode != null else "",
+		"keys": KEYS_LINE,
+	})
--- a/game/scripts/MeleeAttack.gd
+++ b/game/scripts/MeleeAttack.gd
@ -1,69 +0,0 @@
-extends Resource
-class_name MeleeAttack
-
-## Config + logic for one melee swing (punch, kick, or a real weapon later).
-## Swap the resource + viewmodel and you have a new weapon; movement never changes.
-##
-## Hit detection is a forgiving SPHERE query against the physics space, fired from
-## the camera center (crosshair) so you don't have to pixel-aim. intersect_shape is
-## NOT distance-sorted, so we pick the collider nearest the camera and act on it.
-##
-## Godot 4.7 GDScript 2.0. Verified: PhysicsShapeQueryParameters3D, SphereShape3D,
-## PhysicsDirectSpaceState3D.intersect_shape, apply_impulse(impulse, rel_pos).
-
-@export var reach: float = 1.8      ## distance in front of the camera the hit sphere sits
-@export var radius: float = 0.38    ## fat sphere so melee is forgiving, not pixel-precise
-@export var impulse: float = 6.0    ## smash strength handed to Smashable.smash()
-@export var knockback: float = 3.0  ## central/off-center impulse for plain RigidBody3D props
-@export var cooldown: float = 0.28  ## seconds between swings with this attack
-
-## Run the hit test and apply effects.
-##   caster : the player (supplies the physics world + a self-exclude RID)
-##   origin : camera world position
-##   dir    : camera forward (normalized), i.e. -camera.global_transform.basis.z
-## Returns the node hit (Smashable or RigidBody3D) or null. Safe to call only from
-## _physics_process — that's where direct_space_state is guaranteed valid.
-func strike(caster: Node3D, origin: Vector3, dir: Vector3, exclude: Array = []) -> Node:
-	var space := caster.get_world_3d().direct_space_state
-	if space == null:
-		return null
-
-	var sphere := SphereShape3D.new()
-	sphere.radius = radius
-
-	var params := PhysicsShapeQueryParameters3D.new()
-	params.shape = sphere
-	params.transform = Transform3D(Basis.IDENTITY, origin + dir * reach)
-	params.collide_with_bodies = true
-	params.collide_with_areas = false
-	params.exclude = exclude   # [caster.get_rid()] so the fat sphere never self-hits
-
-	var hits := space.intersect_shape(params, 8)
-	if hits.is_empty():
-		return null
-
-	# intersect_shape is unsorted — pick the collider nearest the camera so a swing
-	# hits the first thing in front, not something behind it.
-	var best: Node = null
-	var best_d := INF
-	for h in hits:
-		var col = h.get("collider")
-		if col == null or not (col is Node3D):
-			continue
-		var d: float = (col.global_position - origin).length_squared()
-		if d < best_d:
-			best_d = d
-			best = col
-
-	if best == null:
-		return null
-
-	# Smashable extends RigidBody3D, so this check MUST come first or we'd only
-	# knock it around and never shatter it.
-	if best is Smashable:
-		best.smash(dir * impulse)
-	elif best is RigidBody3D:
-		# off-center impulse (relative to center of mass) so props tumble, not glide
-		var hit_pos: Vector3 = origin + dir * reach
-		best.apply_impulse(dir * knockback, hit_pos - best.global_position)
-	return best
--- a/game/scripts/MeleeAttack.gd.uid
+++ b/game/scripts/MeleeAttack.gd.uid
@ -1 +0,0 @@
-uid://d4anp68080714
--- a/game/scripts/Player.gd
+++ b/game/scripts/Player.gd
@ -1,15 +1,17 @@
 extends CharacterBody3D
 class_name Player

-## First-person player for Destroyulator. Built entirely in code so Main.gd can
-## spawn it where the old fixed Camera3D was and reuse `player.camera` for the
-## crosshair raycast. Mouse-captured look, WASD move, Space jump; L-click PUNCH,
-## R-click KICK; Esc releases the mouse (click recaptures).
+## First-person player for Destroyulator. Built entirely in code so Main.gd can spawn it
+## where the old fixed Camera3D was and reuse `player.camera` for the crosshair raycast.
+## Mouse-captured look, WASD move, Space jump; Esc releases the mouse (click recaptures).
 ##
-## Melee is a swappable MeleeAttack resource (reach/radius/impulse/knockback/cooldown)
-## so real weapons slot in by swapping the resource + viewmodel — movement never
-## changes. Hits are fired from screen-center (the mouse is captured, so its position
-## is meaningless) and resolved in _physics_process, where direct_space_state is valid.
+## Melee is a `Weapon` resource (stats + the weapon-vs-material matrix + a swing
+## archetype) and the arms are a rigged `ViewModel`. Swapping weapon swaps both; movement
+## never changes.
+##
+## The hit does NOT land on the click — it lands at `weapon.contact` through the swing
+## animation. That single delay is most of why a sledgehammer feels different from a box
+## cutter: you commit, then it connects.
 ##
 ## Godot 4.7 GDScript 2.0. No 3.x APIs: move_and_slide() takes no args and reads/writes
 ## `velocity`; get_gravity() supplies the project default; mouse_mode is a property.
@ -23,26 +25,31 @@ class_name Player
@export var eye_height: float = 1.6

 var camera: Camera3D                 # Main reads this for the crosshair raycast
-var grab: GrabController             # the record grab/extract/throw hands (Main reads this)
+var grab: GrabController             # the record grab/extract/throw hands
+var viewmodel: ViewModel             # the arms + weapon rig

 var _head: Node3D
-var _hands_rig: Node3D               # cosmetic viewmodel (hands + leg), swung on attack
-var _r_hand: MeshInstance3D
-var _l_hand: MeshInstance3D
-var _leg: MeshInstance3D
-var _swing_tween: Tween
-
 var _pitch := 0.0
 var _cd_left := 0.0
-var _queued: MeleeAttack = null      # buffered click, consumed next physics step

-var _punch: MeleeAttack
-var _kick: MeleeAttack
+# --- loadout -------------------------------------------------------------
+var _loadout: Array[Weapon] = []
+var _slot := 0
+var _prev_slot := 0

-# resting local transforms of the viewmodel parts (relative to the camera)
-const R_HAND_REST := Vector3(0.30, -0.32, -0.55)
-const L_HAND_REST := Vector3(-0.30, -0.34, -0.58)
-const LEG_REST := Vector3(0.06, -1.05, -0.42)
+# --- swing scheduling ----------------------------------------------------
+var _queued := false                 # a click waiting for the cooldown
+var _swing_left := -1.0              # seconds until this swing's contact frame
+var _swinging: Weapon = null
+
+# --- feel bookkeeping ----------------------------------------------------
+var _look_delta := Vector2.ZERO       # mouse motion this frame, fed to viewmodel sway
+var _was_on_floor := true
+var _fall_speed := 0.0
+
+signal weapon_changed(w: Weapon)
+signal hit_landed(node: Node, w: Weapon)
+signal swung(w: Weapon)

 func _ready() -> void:
 	# --- collision capsule (feet at the body origin) ---
@ -64,10 +71,15 @@ func _ready() -> void:
 	camera.name = "Camera3D"
 	_head.add_child(camera)
 	camera.current = true
+	camera.near = 0.03                  # the viewmodel sits ~40 cm out; don't clip it
+
+	_loadout = Weapon.loadout()
+
+	viewmodel = ViewModel.new()
+	viewmodel.setup(camera)             # parents itself to the camera
+	viewmodel.equip(_loadout[_slot])

-	_build_viewmodel()
 	_build_crosshair()
-	_make_attacks()

 	# the record ritual hands: a child node that owns a hold point under the camera
 	grab = GrabController.new()
@ -75,80 +87,39 @@ func _ready() -> void:
 	grab.setup(camera)

 	Input.mouse_mode = Input.MOUSE_MODE_CAPTURED
+	weapon_changed.emit(_loadout[_slot])

-# ---------------------------------------------------------------- attacks
-func _make_attacks() -> void:
-	_punch = MeleeAttack.new()
-	_punch.reach = 1.7
-	_punch.radius = 0.34
-	_punch.impulse = 6.0
-	_punch.knockback = 2.5
-	_punch.cooldown = 0.26
+# ---------------------------------------------------------------- loadout
+func weapon() -> Weapon:
+	return _loadout[_slot]

-	_kick = MeleeAttack.new()
-	_kick.reach = 2.2
-	_kick.radius = 0.42
-	_kick.impulse = 10.0
-	_kick.knockback = 5.0
-	_kick.cooldown = 0.48
+func loadout() -> Array[Weapon]:
+	return _loadout

-# ---------------------------------------------------------------- viewmodel
-func _build_viewmodel() -> void:
-	_hands_rig = Node3D.new()
-	_hands_rig.name = "ViewModel"
-	camera.add_child(_hands_rig)
+func slot() -> int:
+	return _slot

-	var mat := StandardMaterial3D.new()
-	# semi-opaque: BOTH the alpha mode AND alpha<1 are required (alpha alone renders opaque)
-	mat.transparency = BaseMaterial3D.TRANSPARENCY_ALPHA
-	mat.albedo_color = Color(0.86, 0.62, 0.5, 0.55)
-	mat.no_depth_test = true                          # hands draw over world geo, never clip
-	mat.render_priority = 1
-	mat.cull_mode = BaseMaterial3D.CULL_DISABLED
-	mat.roughness = 0.85
+func select(i: int) -> void:
+	if i < 0 or i >= _loadout.size() or i == _slot:
+		return
+	if viewmodel != null and viewmodel.is_swapping():
+		return
+	_prev_slot = _slot
+	_slot = i
+	_queued = false
+	_swing_left = -1.0
+	_swinging = null
+	if viewmodel != null:
+		viewmodel.request_swap(_loadout[_slot])
+	weapon_changed.emit(_loadout[_slot])

-	_r_hand = _make_capsule(mat)
-	_l_hand = _make_capsule(mat)
-	_leg = _make_leg(mat)
-	_hands_rig.add_child(_r_hand)
-	_hands_rig.add_child(_l_hand)
-	_hands_rig.add_child(_leg)
+func cycle(step: int) -> void:
+	select(posmod(_slot + step, _loadout.size()))

-	_r_hand.position = R_HAND_REST
-	_l_hand.position = L_HAND_REST
-	_leg.position = LEG_REST
-	_r_hand.rotation = Vector3(deg_to_rad(-70), 0.0, deg_to_rad(-12))
-	_l_hand.rotation = Vector3(deg_to_rad(-70), 0.0, deg_to_rad(12))
-	_leg.rotation = Vector3(deg_to_rad(-90), 0.0, 0.0)
-
-func _make_capsule(mat: StandardMaterial3D) -> MeshInstance3D:
-	var mi := MeshInstance3D.new()
-	var cap := CapsuleMesh.new()
-	cap.radius = 0.055
-	cap.height = 0.20   # full height incl. the hemispherical caps
-	mi.mesh = cap
-	mi.material_override = mat
-	mi.cast_shadow = GeometryInstance3D.SHADOW_CASTING_SETTING_OFF
-	return mi
-
-func _make_leg(mat: StandardMaterial3D) -> MeshInstance3D:
-	var shin := MeshInstance3D.new()
-	var cap := CapsuleMesh.new()
-	cap.radius = 0.075
-	cap.height = 0.34
-	shin.mesh = cap
-	shin.material_override = mat
-	shin.cast_shadow = GeometryInstance3D.SHADOW_CASTING_SETTING_OFF
-	var foot := MeshInstance3D.new()
-	var box := BoxMesh.new()
-	box.size = Vector3(0.11, 0.07, 0.22)
-	foot.mesh = box
-	foot.material_override = mat
-	foot.cast_shadow = GeometryInstance3D.SHADOW_CASTING_SETTING_OFF
-	foot.position = Vector3(0.0, -0.20, 0.09)
-	shin.add_child(foot)
-	return shin
+func quick_swap() -> void:
+	select(_prev_slot)

+# ---------------------------------------------------------------- crosshair
 func _build_crosshair() -> void:
 	var layer := CanvasLayer.new()
 	layer.name = "CrosshairLayer"
@ -168,62 +139,87 @@ func _build_crosshair() -> void:
 # ---------------------------------------------------------------- input
 func _unhandled_input(event: InputEvent) -> void:
 	if event is InputEventMouseMotion and Input.mouse_mode == Input.MOUSE_MODE_CAPTURED:
+		var mm := event as InputEventMouseMotion
+		_look_delta += mm.relative * 0.01
 		# while pulling a disc out, horizontal drag slides the disc (yaw is suspended);
 		# vertical still looks up/down so you're never fully locked.
 		if grab != null and grab.is_extracting():
-			grab.feed_drag(event.relative.x)
+			grab.feed_drag(mm.relative.x)
 		else:
-			rotate_y(-event.relative.x * mouse_sensitivity)   # yaw on the body only
+			rotate_y(-mm.relative.x * mouse_sensitivity)   # yaw on the body only
 		_pitch = clamp(
-			_pitch - event.relative.y * mouse_sensitivity,
+			_pitch - mm.relative.y * mouse_sensitivity,
 			deg_to_rad(-pitch_limit_deg), deg_to_rad(pitch_limit_deg))
 		_head.rotation.x = _pitch                          # pitch on the head only
 		return

 	if event is InputEventMouseButton and event.pressed:
+		var mb := event as InputEventMouseButton
 		if Input.mouse_mode != Input.MOUSE_MODE_CAPTURED:
-			Input.mouse_mode = Input.MOUSE_MODE_CAPTURED   # click recaptures; this one isn't an attack
+			Input.mouse_mode = Input.MOUSE_MODE_CAPTURED   # click recaptures; not an attack
 			return
-		if event.button_index == MOUSE_BUTTON_LEFT:
-			# holding a record? LMB throws the disc / trashes the sleeve, not a punch.
-			if grab != null and grab.is_holding():
-				grab.primary()
-			else:
-				_queue_attack(_punch)
-		elif event.button_index == MOUSE_BUTTON_RIGHT:
-			_queue_attack(_kick)
+		match mb.button_index:
+			MOUSE_BUTTON_LEFT:
+				# holding a record? LMB throws the disc / trashes the sleeve, not a swing.
+				if grab != null and grab.is_holding():
+					grab.primary()
+				else:
+					_queued = true
+			MOUSE_BUTTON_WHEEL_UP:
+				cycle(-1)
+			MOUSE_BUTTON_WHEEL_DOWN:
+				cycle(1)
 		return

 	if event is InputEventKey and event.pressed and not event.echo:
-		if event.keycode == KEY_ESCAPE:
+		var k := (event as InputEventKey).keycode
+		if k == KEY_ESCAPE:
 			Input.mouse_mode = Input.MOUSE_MODE_VISIBLE
-		elif event.keycode == KEY_E and grab != null:
+		elif k == KEY_E and grab != null:
 			grab.try_grab()            # grab the record under the crosshair
-		elif event.keycode == KEY_G and grab != null:
+		elif k == KEY_G and grab != null:
 			grab.drop()                # drop / trash whatever's in hand
-
-func _queue_attack(atk: MeleeAttack) -> void:
-	# buffer the click; the hit resolves in _physics_process where the space state is valid.
-	if _cd_left <= 0.0:
-		_queued = atk
+		elif k == KEY_Q:
+			quick_swap()
+		elif k >= KEY_1 and k <= KEY_6:
+			select(k - KEY_1)

 # ---------------------------------------------------------------- physics / movement
 func _physics_process(delta: float) -> void:
 	_cd_left = max(0.0, _cd_left - delta)

-	# resolve a buffered melee swing
-	if _queued != null and _cd_left <= 0.0:
-		var atk := _queued
-		_queued = null
-		_cd_left = atk.cooldown
-		var origin := camera.global_position
-		var dir := -camera.global_transform.basis.z   # camera forward = crosshair
-		atk.strike(self, origin, dir, [get_rid()])
-		_swing_viewmodel(atk == _kick)
+	# --- start a swing when the cooldown allows ---
+	if _queued and _cd_left <= 0.0 and (viewmodel == null or not viewmodel.is_swapping()):
+		_queued = false
+		var w := weapon()
+		_cd_left = w.cooldown
+		_swinging = w
+		_swing_left = w.swing_time * w.contact
+		if viewmodel != null:
+			viewmodel.start_swing()
+		swung.emit(w)
+
+	# --- land the hit at the contact frame, not on the click ---
+	if _swing_left >= 0.0:
+		_swing_left -= delta
+		if _swing_left <= 0.0:
+			var w := _swinging
+			_swing_left = -1.0
+			_swinging = null
+			if w != null:
+				var hit := _strike(w)
+				if hit != null:
+					hit_landed.emit(hit, w)

 	# gravity (only off the floor, or it accumulates and you rocket downward)
 	if not is_on_floor():
 		velocity += get_gravity() * delta
+		_fall_speed = maxf(_fall_speed, -velocity.y)
+	elif not _was_on_floor:
+		if viewmodel != null:
+			viewmodel.land(_fall_speed)
+		_fall_speed = 0.0
+	_was_on_floor = is_on_floor()

 	if Input.is_key_pressed(KEY_SPACE) and is_on_floor():
 		velocity.y = jump_velocity
@ -243,23 +239,57 @@ func _physics_process(delta: float) -> void:

 	move_and_slide()

-# ---------------------------------------------------------------- cosmetic swing
-func _swing_viewmodel(is_kick: bool) -> void:
-	if _swing_tween and _swing_tween.is_valid():
-		_swing_tween.kill()   # interrupt any lingering swing so rapid clicks don't fight
-	if is_kick:
-		_leg.position = LEG_REST
-		var up := LEG_REST + Vector3(0.0, 0.66, -0.12)
-		_swing_tween = create_tween()
-		_swing_tween.set_trans(Tween.TRANS_CUBIC).set_ease(Tween.EASE_OUT)
-		_swing_tween.tween_property(_leg, "position", up, 0.10)
-		_swing_tween.set_trans(Tween.TRANS_QUAD).set_ease(Tween.EASE_IN)
-		_swing_tween.tween_property(_leg, "position", LEG_REST, 0.20)
-	else:
-		_r_hand.position = R_HAND_REST
-		var fwd := R_HAND_REST + Vector3(-0.06, 0.10, -0.34)
-		_swing_tween = create_tween()
-		_swing_tween.set_trans(Tween.TRANS_CUBIC).set_ease(Tween.EASE_OUT)
-		_swing_tween.tween_property(_r_hand, "position", fwd, 0.08)
-		_swing_tween.set_trans(Tween.TRANS_QUAD).set_ease(Tween.EASE_IN)
-		_swing_tween.tween_property(_r_hand, "position", R_HAND_REST, 0.16)
+func _process(dt: float) -> void:
+	if viewmodel != null:
+		var planar := Vector2(velocity.x, velocity.z).length()
+		viewmodel.drive(_look_delta, planar, is_on_floor(), dt)
+	_look_delta = _look_delta.lerp(Vector2.ZERO, clampf(dt * 14.0, 0.0, 1.0))
+
+# ---------------------------------------------------------------- the hit
+## Forgiving SPHERE query from the camera centre (the crosshair), so melee doesn't need
+## pixel aim. intersect_shape is NOT distance-sorted, so pick the nearest collider.
+## Runs from _physics_process, where direct_space_state is valid.
+func _strike(w: Weapon) -> Node:
+	var space := get_world_3d().direct_space_state
+	if space == null:
+		return null
+	var origin := camera.global_position
+	var dir := -camera.global_transform.basis.z
+
+	var sphere := SphereShape3D.new()
+	sphere.radius = w.radius
+	var params := PhysicsShapeQueryParameters3D.new()
+	params.shape = sphere
+	params.transform = Transform3D(Basis.IDENTITY, origin + dir * w.reach)
+	params.collide_with_bodies = true
+	params.collide_with_areas = false
+	params.exclude = [get_rid()]
+
+	var hits := space.intersect_shape(params, 8)
+	if hits.is_empty():
+		return null
+
+	var best: Node = null
+	var best_d := INF
+	for h in hits:
+		var c = h.get("collider")
+		if c == null or not (c is Node3D):
+			continue
+		var d: float = (c.global_position - origin).length_squared()
+		if d < best_d:
+			best_d = d
+			best = c
+
+	if best == null:
+		return null
+
+	# Smashable extends RigidBody3D, so this branch MUST come first or we'd only shove
+	# props around and never break them.
+	if best is Smashable:
+		var s := best as Smashable
+		s.smash(dir * w.impulse, w.damage_against(s.kind))
+	elif best is RigidBody3D:
+		var hit_pos: Vector3 = origin + dir * w.reach
+		(best as RigidBody3D).apply_impulse(dir * w.knockback,
+			hit_pos - (best as RigidBody3D).global_position)
+	return best
--- a/game/scripts/Smashable.gd
+++ b/game/scripts/Smashable.gd
@ -10,30 +10,40 @@ class_name Smashable
 ## hard enough — that's the satisfying TAIL of the cascade: the record survives the
 ## tumble out of its jacket, then cracks a beat later when it smacks the floor.

-@export_enum("wood", "cardboard", "vinyl", "glass", "steel") var kind: String = "wood"
+@export_enum("wood", "cardboard", "vinyl", "glass", "steel", "plastic", "paper") var kind: String = "wood"
@export var start_frozen: bool = false

 ## Pre-fractured sibling (Lane 2 contract #2): a scene whose leaf `chunk_*` meshes are
 ## the real shards. When set, shatter() spawns those instead of primitive cubes. Main
 ## auto-assigns it from a `<name>.fractured.glb` next to the intact GLB.
@export var fractured_scene: PackedScene = null
-## Hits to destroy. 1 = normal (one smash breaks it). The printer boss takes several.
-@export var hits_to_break: int = 1
-## Boss props get a bigger death burst (more juice particles) + survive extra hits.
+## Scales this prop's hit points above its material default. The printer boss is 5.0.
+@export var toughness_scale: float = 1.0
+## Boss props get a bigger death burst (more juice particles).
@export var is_boss: bool = false
-var _hits_taken := 0
+var _hp := 1.0
+var _hp_max := 1.0

 # per-material behaviour — this table is where "material identity" is authored.
-# brittle_speed 0.0 == not brittle (won't self-shatter on impact).
+#   hp ........... damage it soaks. A swing deals Weapon.power * Weapon.vs[kind], so
+#                  this is the other half of the weapon-vs-material matrix.
+#   brittle_speed  0.0 == not brittle (won't self-shatter on impact).
 const PROFILES := {
-	"wood":      {"color": Color(0.42, 0.28, 0.15), "shards": 7,  "brittle_speed": 0.0, "bounce": 0.05},
-	"cardboard": {"color": Color(0.66, 0.5, 0.32),  "shards": 4,  "brittle_speed": 0.0, "bounce": 0.0},
-	"vinyl":     {"color": Color(0.04, 0.04, 0.05), "shards": 6,  "brittle_speed": 2.2, "bounce": 0.12},
-	"glass":     {"color": Color(0.55, 0.8, 0.85),  "shards": 12, "brittle_speed": 1.6, "bounce": 0.0},
-	"steel":     {"color": Color(0.7, 0.72, 0.76),  "shards": 0,  "brittle_speed": 0.0, "bounce": 0.25},
+	"wood":      {"color": Color(0.42, 0.28, 0.15), "shards": 7,  "brittle_speed": 0.0, "bounce": 0.05, "hp": 2.2},
+	"cardboard": {"color": Color(0.66, 0.5, 0.32),  "shards": 4,  "brittle_speed": 0.0, "bounce": 0.0,  "hp": 0.6},
+	"vinyl":     {"color": Color(0.04, 0.04, 0.05), "shards": 6,  "brittle_speed": 2.2, "bounce": 0.12, "hp": 0.9},
+	"glass":     {"color": Color(0.55, 0.8, 0.85),  "shards": 12, "brittle_speed": 1.6, "bounce": 0.0,  "hp": 1.0},
+	"steel":     {"color": Color(0.7, 0.72, 0.76),  "shards": 0,  "brittle_speed": 0.0, "bounce": 0.25, "hp": 4.5},
+	"plastic":   {"color": Color(0.82, 0.78, 0.70), "shards": 6,  "brittle_speed": 0.0, "bounce": 0.15, "hp": 1.4},
+	"paper":     {"color": Color(0.92, 0.90, 0.84), "shards": 3,  "brittle_speed": 0.0, "bounce": 0.0,  "hp": 0.3},
 }

 signal smashed(kind: String, at: Vector3, shard_count: int)
+## A hit landed but this weapon can't meaningfully hurt this material — the
+## box-cutter-on-a-filing-cabinet clank. Juice turns it into a sound + a small shake.
+signal resisted(kind: String, at: Vector3)
+## A hit that hurt but didn't kill. `frac` is remaining hp, 0..1.
+signal damaged(kind: String, at: Vector3, frac: float)

 var _shattered := false
 var _speed := 0.0   # last physics-frame speed, sampled before any collision resolves
@ -47,6 +57,8 @@ var _released := false   # so a piece is only released once (idempotent, cycle-s
 func _ready() -> void:
 	add_to_group("smashable")
 	var p: Dictionary = PROFILES.get(kind, PROFILES["wood"])
+	_hp_max = float(p["hp"]) * maxf(toughness_scale, 0.01)
+	_hp = _hp_max
 	physics_material_override = PhysicsMaterial.new()
 	physics_material_override.bounce = p["bounce"]
 	if start_frozen:
@ -68,18 +80,38 @@ func _on_body_entered(_body: Node) -> void:
 	if _speed >= float(p["brittle_speed"]):
 		shatter(Vector3.ZERO)

-## Called by the hammer. Bosses (hits_to_break > 1) soak hits and visibly rock before
-## the final blow shatters them; a normal prop (hits_to_break == 1) breaks on hit one.
-func smash(impulse: Vector3) -> void:
+## Take a swing. `damage` is what the weapon deals to THIS material (see Weapon.vs);
+## the default of -1 means "whatever it takes", which keeps thrown-object and scripted
+## smashes working without needing a weapon.
+##
+## Three outcomes, and the middle one is the point of the whole matrix:
+##   damage kills it ....... shatter
+##   damage dents it ....... knockback + `damaged`, so heavy props are a fight
+##   damage is futile ...... `resisted` — the clank that tells you to switch weapon
+func smash(impulse: Vector3, damage: float = -1.0) -> void:
 	if _shattered:
 		return
-	_hits_taken += 1
-	if _hits_taken < hits_to_break:
-		# survives this hit — a physical knockback so the boss reacts to the beating
-		sleeping = false
-		apply_central_impulse(impulse.limit_length(6.0) * 0.25)
+	if damage < 0.0:
+		shatter(impulse)
 		return
-	shatter(impulse)
+	if damage < _hp_max * 0.10:
+		# too weak to matter: bounce off, make a noise, leave the prop intact
+		sleeping = false
+		apply_central_impulse(impulse.limit_length(4.0) * 0.10)
+		resisted.emit(kind, global_position)
+		return
+	_hp -= damage
+	if _hp <= 0.0:
+		shatter(impulse)
+		return
+	# survived — a physical knockback so it visibly reacts to the beating
+	sleeping = false
+	apply_central_impulse(impulse.limit_length(6.0) * 0.25)
+	damaged.emit(kind, global_position, clampf(_hp / _hp_max, 0.0, 1.0))
+
+## Remaining hp as 0..1, for HUD damage reads.
+func hp_frac() -> float:
+	return clampf(_hp / maxf(_hp_max, 0.001), 0.0, 1.0)

 func shatter(impulse: Vector3) -> void:
 	if _shattered:
--- a/game/scripts/ViewModel.gd
+++ b/game/scripts/ViewModel.gd
@ -0,0 +1,501 @@
+extends Node3D
+class_name ViewModel
+
+## The first-person viewmodel: real rigged hands holding a real weapon, and every bit
+## of motion that sells a swing.
+##
+## HOW THE ARMS WORK (the bit worth knowing before editing)
+## `fps_arms.glb` is a mixamorig-rigged pair in a T-pose. Rather than solve IK to put a
+## hand somewhere, the rig is instanced ONCE PER HAND and each instance is *placed* by
+## transform so its own hand bone lands exactly on the grip. The other side's meshes are
+## hidden. That works because in first person you only ever see forearm and hand — a
+## straight forearm coming in from off-screen is exactly what an FPS arm looks like — and
+## it buys exact, tunable grip placement for two lines of matrix maths instead of an IK
+## solver that would need tuning anyway. Fingers ARE posed for real, per weapon, because
+## finger curl is a single rotation per joint and the rig has all 20 bones.
+##
+## MOTION LAYERS, all composed onto `_rig` each frame:
+##   sway ....... the rig lags behind mouse-look, then springs back (weight)
+##   bob ........ figure-8 while walking, scaled by speed and weapon heft
+##   breathe .... a small idle drift so a standing player is never perfectly still
+##   swing ...... keyframed windup -> strike -> recover arc, per weapon archetype
+##   dip ........ a landing compression when you hit the floor
+##
+## Godot 4.7 GDScript 2.0.
+
+const ARMS_GLB := "res://assets/viewmodel/fps_arms.glb"
+
+const BONE_HAND_R := "mixamorig_RightHand"
+const BONE_HAND_L := "mixamorig_LeftHand"
+const FINGERS_R := ["mixamorig_RightHandIndex", "mixamorig_RightHandMiddle",
+	"mixamorig_RightHandRing", "mixamorig_RightHandPinky"]
+const FINGERS_L := ["mixamorig_LeftHandIndex", "mixamorig_LeftHandMiddle",
+	"mixamorig_LeftHandRing", "mixamorig_LeftHandPinky"]
+const THUMB_R := "mixamorig_RightHandThumb"
+const THUMB_L := "mixamorig_LeftHandThumb"
+
+## Whole-viewmodel scale. A cricket bat really is 85 cm and really is held 45 cm from
+## your eye, and at a 75-degree FOV that fills the screen — which is why every FPS shrinks
+## its viewmodel rather than rendering it life-size. This is that shrink.
+@export var vm_scale: float = 0.52
+
+## Where the weapon grip sits relative to the camera, at rest. +X right, +Y up, -Z fwd.
+@export var grip_rest := Vector3(0.30, -0.32, -0.56)
+## Rest orientation of the grip frame (degrees). The weapon's shaft runs +Y out of the
+## grip, so this tips it up-and-right and leans it away from the camera — far enough
+## right that a 45 cm cricket bat blade isn't parked over the crosshair.
+@export var grip_rest_rot := Vector3(-30.0, 16.0, -40.0)
+
+# ---------------------------------------------------------------- nodes
+var _rig: Node3D                # everything animates on this
+var _grip: Node3D               # the weapon's grip frame; hands are placed off it
+var _arm_r: Node3D
+var _arm_l: Node3D
+var _skel_r: Skeleton3D
+var _skel_l: Skeleton3D
+var _hand_in_arm_r := Transform3D.IDENTITY   # hand bone rest, in its instance's space
+var _hand_in_arm_l := Transform3D.IDENTITY
+var _bore_local_r := Vector3.RIGHT           # grip axis, in hand-bone space (measured)
+var _bore_local_l := Vector3.RIGHT
+var _forearm_local_r := Vector3.UP           # elbow->hand, in hand-bone space (measured)
+var _forearm_local_l := Vector3.UP
+var _palm_local_r := Vector3.ZERO            # wrist->middle knuckle, in hand-bone space
+var _palm_local_l := Vector3.ZERO
+var _weapon_node: Node3D = null
+var _weapon: Weapon = null
+
+# ---------------------------------------------------------------- motion state
+var _sway := Vector2.ZERO           # smoothed look-delta the rig lags by
+var _sway_vel := Vector2.ZERO
+var _bob_t := 0.0
+var _breathe_t := 0.0
+var _dip := 0.0                     # landing compression, decays to 0
+var _swing_t := -1.0                # -1 = idle, else seconds into the swing
+var _swap_t := -1.0                 # weapon-change lower/raise
+var _pending: Weapon = null
+
+signal swing_contact                ## the frame the swing actually connects
+
+# ---------------------------------------------------------------- swing archetypes
+# Keyframes are (time_fraction, position_offset, rotation_euler_degrees) on `_rig`.
+# Interpolated with smoothstep; the strike segment is deliberately short so the arc
+# reads as fast even when the whole animation is slow (the sledge).
+const SWINGS := {
+	"overhead": [
+		[0.00, Vector3(0.00, 0.00, 0.00), Vector3(0, 0, 0)],
+		[0.34, Vector3(0.02, 0.20, 0.14), Vector3(-62, -8, -6)],
+		[0.56, Vector3(-0.02, -0.16, -0.30), Vector3(72, 4, 4)],
+		[0.74, Vector3(-0.01, -0.06, -0.10), Vector3(30, 2, 2)],
+		[1.00, Vector3(0.00, 0.00, 0.00), Vector3(0, 0, 0)],
+	],
+	"horizontal": [
+		[0.00, Vector3(0.00, 0.00, 0.00), Vector3(0, 0, 0)],
+		[0.32, Vector3(0.22, 0.07, 0.16), Vector3(-12, -54, -18)],
+		[0.58, Vector3(-0.24, -0.05, -0.24), Vector3(6, 58, 24)],
+		[0.76, Vector3(-0.09, -0.02, -0.06), Vector3(2, 24, 10)],
+		[1.00, Vector3(0.00, 0.00, 0.00), Vector3(0, 0, 0)],
+	],
+	"jab": [
+		[0.00, Vector3(0.00, 0.00, 0.00), Vector3(0, 0, 0)],
+		[0.28, Vector3(0.03, -0.05, 0.10), Vector3(-14, 6, 0)],
+		[0.50, Vector3(-0.02, 0.02, -0.30), Vector3(10, -6, 0)],
+		[1.00, Vector3(0.00, 0.00, 0.00), Vector3(0, 0, 0)],
+	],
+	"thrust": [
+		[0.00, Vector3(0.00, 0.00, 0.00), Vector3(0, 0, 0)],
+		[0.34, Vector3(0.02, 0.02, 0.14), Vector3(-8, 10, 0)],
+		[0.56, Vector3(-0.01, -0.02, -0.34), Vector3(6, -8, 0)],
+		[1.00, Vector3(0.00, 0.00, 0.00), Vector3(0, 0, 0)],
+	],
+}
+
+## Per-weapon hand placement, in the grip frame. `up` slides a hand along the shaft
+## (+Y is toward the head), `rot` orients the fist around it, `curl` closes the fingers.
+const GRIPS := {
+	"fists":        {"r_up": 0.00, "l_up": 0.00, "curl": 1.00, "thumb": 0.85, "one_hand": true},
+	"cutter":       {"r_up": 0.02, "l_up": 0.00, "curl": 0.92, "thumb": 0.70, "one_hand": true},
+	"bat":          {"r_up": 0.03, "l_up": 0.15, "curl": 0.95, "thumb": 0.80, "one_hand": true},
+	"crowbar":      {"r_up": 0.02, "l_up": 0.18, "curl": 0.95, "thumb": 0.80, "one_hand": true},
+	"sledge":       {"r_up": 0.00, "l_up": 0.26, "curl": 0.97, "thumb": 0.85, "one_hand": false},
+	"extinguisher": {"r_up": 0.02, "l_up": 0.20, "curl": 0.90, "thumb": 0.75, "one_hand": false},
+}
+
+## Where the elbow should sit relative to the hand, as a direction (elbow -> hand) in
+## rig space. This is what stops the forearm lying across the screen: the arm has to
+## arrive from below and outside, the way your own does. Mirrored in X for the left.
+const FOREARM_DIR := Vector3(-0.30, 0.62, -0.72)
+## The off hand when it isn't on the weapon: down, out, and mostly off the bottom edge.
+const IDLE_OFF_POS := Vector3(-0.30, -0.44, -0.40)
+const IDLE_OFF_SHAFT := Vector3(0.35, 0.55, -0.75)   # a virtual "shaft" for the loose fist
+
+# ---------------------------------------------------------------- setup
+func setup(cam: Camera3D) -> void:
+	if cam == null:
+		return
+	cam.add_child(self)
+	scale = Vector3.ONE * vm_scale
+	_rig = Node3D.new()
+	_rig.name = "Rig"
+	add_child(_rig)
+
+	_grip = Node3D.new()
+	_grip.name = "Grip"
+	_rig.add_child(_grip)
+	_grip.transform = Transform3D(
+		Basis.from_euler(Vector3(deg_to_rad(grip_rest_rot.x), deg_to_rad(grip_rest_rot.y),
+			deg_to_rad(grip_rest_rot.z))), grip_rest)
+
+	_arm_r = _spawn_arm(true)
+	_arm_l = _spawn_arm(false)
+
+## One instance of the arms rig, with the other side's meshes hidden. Returns null if
+## the asset is missing so the game still runs (you just get no hands).
+func _spawn_arm(right: bool) -> Node3D:
+	if not ResourceLoader.exists(ARMS_GLB):
+		push_warning("[viewmodel] %s missing — running without hands" % ARMS_GLB)
+		return null
+	var packed := load(ARMS_GLB) as PackedScene
+	if packed == null:
+		return null
+	var inst: Node3D = packed.instantiate()
+	inst.name = "ArmR" if right else "ArmL"
+	_rig.add_child(inst)
+	# NOTE: do not scale this instance. The GLB's own `kachujin_rig` node already carries
+	# the 0.01 cm->m conversion, so the meshes are life-size as imported; scaling here
+	# would apply it twice.
+
+	var skel := _find_skeleton(inst)
+	var drop := ["ch01_hand_L", "arms_sleeve_L"] if right else ["ch01_hand_R", "arms_sleeve_R"]
+	for mi in _mesh_nodes(inst):
+		if mi.name in drop:
+			mi.visible = false
+		else:
+			_restyle(mi)
+		# a viewmodel must never be clipped by world geometry or lit like world geometry
+		mi.cast_shadow = GeometryInstance3D.SHADOW_CASTING_SETTING_OFF
+
+	if right:
+		_skel_r = skel
+		_hand_in_arm_r = _bone_rest_in(inst, skel, BONE_HAND_R)
+		_measure(inst, skel, true)
+	else:
+		_skel_l = skel
+		_hand_in_arm_l = _bone_rest_in(inst, skel, BONE_HAND_L)
+		_measure(inst, skel, false)
+	return inst
+
+## Work out, IN HAND-LOCAL SPACE, two directions we later want to aim:
+##   bore ..... the axis a handle runs along inside the fist. Taken as pinky-knuckle ->
+##              index-knuckle, i.e. the axis the fingers literally wrap around, so it
+##              comes from the rig instead of from a guessed euler triple.
+##   forearm .. elbow -> hand, so the arm can be made to arrive from the shoulder.
+## Both are unit vectors in the hand bone's own frame, which makes them independent of
+## how the rig happens to be oriented in the file.
+func _measure(inst: Node3D, skel: Skeleton3D, right: bool) -> void:
+	if skel == null:
+		return
+	var hand := _bone_rest_in(inst, skel, BONE_HAND_R if right else BONE_HAND_L)
+	var fore := _bone_rest_in(inst, skel,
+		"mixamorig_RightForeArm" if right else "mixamorig_LeftForeArm")
+	var idx := _bone_rest_in(inst, skel,
+		"mixamorig_RightHandIndex1" if right else "mixamorig_LeftHandIndex1")
+	var pky := _bone_rest_in(inst, skel,
+		"mixamorig_RightHandPinky1" if right else "mixamorig_LeftHandPinky1")
+	var mid := _bone_rest_in(inst, skel,
+		"mixamorig_RightHandMiddle1" if right else "mixamorig_LeftHandMiddle1")
+	var hb := hand.basis.orthonormalized().inverse()
+	var bore := hb * (idx.origin - pky.origin).normalized()
+	var farm := hb * (hand.origin - fore.origin).normalized()
+	# The hand BONE sits at the wrist, but a handle is held at the knuckles — seat the
+	# wrist on the shaft and the shaft ends up running past the fist instead of through
+	# it. Middle-knuckle offset is the correction.
+	var palm := hb * (mid.origin - hand.origin)
+	if right:
+		_bore_local_r = bore
+		_forearm_local_r = farm
+		_palm_local_r = palm
+	else:
+		_bore_local_l = bore
+		_forearm_local_l = farm
+		_palm_local_l = palm
+
+## Two fixes to the donor asset.
+##
+## Sleeve: the Kachujin source is a fantasy warrior — red leather bracer, cross-lacing.
+## Wrong game. Replaced with a flat staff-tee colour.
+##
+## Hands: keep the skin texture (it's the good part of the donor) but kill the shine.
+## These meshes ship spec/gloss maps that Godot reads as metallic, which renders a hand
+## as polished bronze. Forcing metallic off and roughness up makes it skin again.
+func _restyle(mi: MeshInstance3D) -> void:
+	if mi.mesh == null:
+		return
+	if mi.name.begins_with("arms_sleeve"):
+		for s in mi.mesh.get_surface_count():
+			var m := StandardMaterial3D.new()
+			m.albedo_color = Color(0.15, 0.15, 0.19)
+			m.roughness = 0.92
+			m.metallic = 0.0
+			mi.set_surface_override_material(s, m)
+		return
+	for s in mi.mesh.get_surface_count():
+		var src := mi.mesh.surface_get_material(s) as BaseMaterial3D
+		if src == null:
+			continue
+		var d := src.duplicate() as BaseMaterial3D
+		d.metallic = 0.0
+		d.metallic_texture = null
+		d.roughness = 0.82
+		d.roughness_texture = null
+		mi.set_surface_override_material(s, d)
+
+func _find_skeleton(n: Node) -> Skeleton3D:
+	if n is Skeleton3D:
+		return n
+	for c in n.get_children():
+		var r := _find_skeleton(c)
+		if r != null:
+			return r
+	return null
+
+func _mesh_nodes(n: Node, acc: Array = []) -> Array:
+	if n is MeshInstance3D:
+		acc.append(n)
+	for c in n.get_children():
+		_mesh_nodes(c, acc)
+	return acc
+
+## A bone's rest transform expressed in `root`'s local space, so we can invert it to
+## work out where `root` has to sit for that bone to land on a target.
+func _bone_rest_in(root: Node3D, skel: Skeleton3D, bone: String) -> Transform3D:
+	if skel == null:
+		return Transform3D.IDENTITY
+	var idx := skel.find_bone(bone)
+	if idx < 0:
+		push_warning("[viewmodel] bone %s not found" % bone)
+		return Transform3D.IDENTITY
+	var skel_in_root := root.global_transform.affine_inverse() * skel.global_transform
+	return skel_in_root * skel.get_bone_global_rest(idx)
+
+# ---------------------------------------------------------------- weapon
+func equip(w: Weapon) -> void:
+	_weapon = w
+	if _weapon_node != null:
+		_weapon_node.queue_free()
+		_weapon_node = null
+	if w != null and w.mesh_path != "" and ResourceLoader.exists(w.mesh_path):
+		var packed := load(w.mesh_path) as PackedScene
+		if packed != null:
+			_weapon_node = packed.instantiate()
+			_grip.add_child(_weapon_node)
+			for mi in _mesh_nodes(_weapon_node):
+				mi.cast_shadow = GeometryInstance3D.SHADOW_CASTING_SETTING_OFF
+	_pose_hands()
+
+## Start a swap: the current weapon lowers, then `w` is equipped and raised.
+func request_swap(w: Weapon) -> void:
+	_pending = w
+	_swap_t = 0.0
+
+func current() -> Weapon:
+	return _weapon
+
+# ---------------------------------------------------------------- posing
+func _pose_hands() -> void:
+	var g: Dictionary = GRIPS.get(_weapon.id if _weapon else "fists", GRIPS["fists"])
+	var curl: float = float(g["curl"])
+	var thumb: float = float(g["thumb"])
+	var one_hand: bool = bool(g["one_hand"])
+
+	_place_hand(_arm_r, _hand_in_arm_r, float(g["r_up"]), true)
+	_curl_fingers(_skel_r, FINGERS_R, THUMB_R, curl, thumb)
+
+	# a one-handed weapon still shows the off hand, just idling out of the way
+	var l_up: float = float(g["l_up"])
+	if _arm_l != null:
+		_arm_l.visible = true
+		if one_hand:
+			_place_off_hand(_arm_l, _hand_in_arm_l, false)
+			_curl_fingers(_skel_l, FINGERS_L, THUMB_L, 0.62, 0.55)
+		else:
+			_place_hand(_arm_l, _hand_in_arm_l, l_up, false)
+			_curl_fingers(_skel_l, FINGERS_L, THUMB_L, curl, thumb)
+
+## Put `arm`'s fist on the weapon shaft, `up` metres along it from the grip.
+##
+## Two aims, solved together: the fist's bore lines up with the shaft, and the forearm
+## runs back toward where that shoulder would be. Building a frame from each pair and
+## mapping one onto the other satisfies both at once — no euler tuning, and it survives
+## any change to `grip_rest_rot`.
+func _place_hand(arm: Node3D, hand_rest: Transform3D, up: float, right: bool) -> void:
+	if arm == null:
+		return
+	var shaft := _grip.transform.basis.y.normalized()
+	var forearm := FOREARM_DIR
+	if not right:
+		forearm.x = -forearm.x
+	var b_local := _bore_local_r if right else _bore_local_l
+	var f_local := _forearm_local_r if right else _forearm_local_l
+	var basis := _frame(shaft, forearm.normalized()) * _frame(b_local, f_local).inverse()
+	var palm := _palm_local_r if right else _palm_local_l
+	# aim the KNUCKLES at the shaft, not the wrist
+	var pos := _grip.transform * Vector3(0.0, up, 0.0) - basis * palm
+	_seat(arm, hand_rest, Transform3D(basis, pos))
+
+## The idle off hand: a loose fist down and out of the sight line.
+func _place_off_hand(arm: Node3D, hand_rest: Transform3D, right: bool) -> void:
+	if arm == null:
+		return
+	var forearm := FOREARM_DIR
+	if not right:
+		forearm.x = -forearm.x
+	var shaft := IDLE_OFF_SHAFT
+	if not right:
+		shaft.x = -shaft.x
+	var b_local := _bore_local_r if right else _bore_local_l
+	var f_local := _forearm_local_r if right else _forearm_local_l
+	var basis := _frame(shaft.normalized(), forearm.normalized()) \
+		* _frame(b_local, f_local).inverse()
+	var pos := IDLE_OFF_POS
+	if right:
+		pos.x = -pos.x
+	pos -= basis * (_palm_local_r if right else _palm_local_l)
+	_seat(arm, hand_rest, Transform3D(basis, pos))
+
+## An orthonormal basis whose X is `a` and whose Y is `b` made perpendicular to it.
+## Used on both sides of the mapping, so only the RELATIVE geometry of the two
+## directions matters — which is exactly the constraint a grip expresses.
+func _frame(a: Vector3, b: Vector3) -> Basis:
+	var x := a.normalized()
+	var y := b - x * b.dot(x)
+	if y.length() < 1e-4:                        # degenerate: b parallel to a
+		y = x.cross(Vector3.UP)
+		if y.length() < 1e-4:
+			y = x.cross(Vector3.RIGHT)
+	y = y.normalized()
+	return Basis(x, y, x.cross(y))
+
+## Move `arm` so its hand bone lands exactly on `target` (both in _rig space).
+##
+## `hand_rest` carries the GLB's internal 0.01 scale in its basis, so inverting it raw
+## would scale the whole arm by 100. Orthonormalising first keeps the placement rigid:
+## the arm stays life-size and only its position/orientation change.
+func _seat(arm: Node3D, hand_rest: Transform3D, target: Transform3D) -> void:
+	var rigid := hand_rest
+	rigid.basis = rigid.basis.orthonormalized()
+	arm.transform = target * rigid.affine_inverse()
+
+## Curl every finger joint by a fraction of its comfortable range. Mixamo finger bones
+## run +Y down the bone and flex about local Z, so one rotation per joint is all it takes.
+func _curl_fingers(skel: Skeleton3D, prefixes: Array, thumb_prefix: String,
+		curl: float, thumb: float) -> void:
+	if skel == null:
+		return
+	const JOINT_DEG := [58.0, 62.0, 48.0]        # proximal, middle, distal
+	for pre in prefixes:
+		for j in range(3):
+			var idx := skel.find_bone("%s%d" % [pre, j + 1])
+			if idx < 0:
+				continue
+			skel.set_bone_pose_rotation(idx, Quaternion(Vector3(0, 0, 1),
+				deg_to_rad(JOINT_DEG[j] * curl)))
+	const THUMB_DEG := [42.0, 46.0, 34.0]
+	for j in range(3):
+		var idx := skel.find_bone("%s%d" % [thumb_prefix, j + 1])
+		if idx < 0:
+			continue
+		skel.set_bone_pose_rotation(idx, Quaternion(Vector3(0, 0, 1),
+			deg_to_rad(THUMB_DEG[j] * thumb)))
+
+# ---------------------------------------------------------------- driving
+## Player calls this every frame with its state.
+func drive(look_delta: Vector2, planar_speed: float, on_floor: bool, dt: float) -> void:
+	var heft: float = _weapon.heft if _weapon != null else 1.0
+
+	# --- sway: the rig lags the camera, then springs back ---
+	var target := Vector2(clampf(-look_delta.x, -1.0, 1.0), clampf(-look_delta.y, -1.0, 1.0))
+	var stiffness := 42.0 / maxf(heft, 0.3)
+	_sway_vel += (target * 0.030 - _sway) * stiffness * dt
+	_sway_vel *= exp(-9.0 * dt)
+	_sway += _sway_vel
+
+	# --- bob: figure-8, amplitude from speed, slowed by a heavy weapon ---
+	var speed01 := clampf(planar_speed / 5.0, 0.0, 1.4)
+	_bob_t += dt * (7.4 + speed01 * 2.2) * (1.0 if on_floor else 0.0)
+	var bob_amp := speed01 * 0.022 * (1.0 if on_floor else 0.0)
+	var bob := Vector3(sin(_bob_t) * bob_amp,
+		-absf(cos(_bob_t)) * bob_amp * 1.15, 0.0)
+
+	_breathe_t += dt * 1.15
+	var breathe := Vector3(sin(_breathe_t * 0.7) * 0.0035,
+		sin(_breathe_t) * 0.0042, 0.0)
+
+	_dip = move_toward(_dip, 0.0, dt * 0.9)
+
+	# --- compose ---
+	var pos := Vector3(_sway.x, _sway.y - _dip, 0.0) + bob + breathe
+	var rot := Vector3(-_sway.y * 5.4, _sway.x * 6.2, -_sway.x * 8.0)
+	rot.x += sin(_bob_t) * speed01 * 1.1
+
+	if _swing_t >= 0.0:
+		var st: float = _weapon.swing_time if _weapon != null else 0.4
+		_swing_t += dt
+		var frac := clampf(_swing_t / maxf(st, 0.01), 0.0, 1.0)
+		var kind: String = _weapon.swing if _weapon != null else "jab"
+		var kf: Array = SWINGS.get(kind, SWINGS["jab"])
+		var s := _sample(kf, frac)
+		pos += s[0]
+		rot += s[1]
+		if _swing_t >= st:
+			_swing_t = -1.0
+
+	if _swap_t >= 0.0:
+		_swap_t += dt
+		const SWAP_DOWN := 0.14
+		const SWAP_UP := 0.20
+		if _swap_t < SWAP_DOWN:
+			var k := _swap_t / SWAP_DOWN
+			pos += Vector3(0, -0.34 * k, 0)
+			rot += Vector3(46.0 * k, 0, 0)
+		elif _pending != null:
+			equip(_pending)                    # swap at the bottom of the arc
+			_pending = null
+			pos += Vector3(0, -0.34, 0)
+			rot += Vector3(46.0, 0, 0)
+		else:
+			var k := clampf((_swap_t - SWAP_DOWN) / SWAP_UP, 0.0, 1.0)
+			var e := 1.0 - (1.0 - k) * (1.0 - k)
+			pos += Vector3(0, -0.34 * (1.0 - e), 0)
+			rot += Vector3(46.0 * (1.0 - e), 0, 0)
+			if _swap_t >= SWAP_DOWN + SWAP_UP:
+				_swap_t = -1.0
+
+	_rig.position = pos
+	_rig.rotation = Vector3(deg_to_rad(rot.x), deg_to_rad(rot.y), deg_to_rad(rot.z))
+
+## Interpolate a keyframe list at 0..1. Returns [position, rotation_degrees].
+func _sample(kf: Array, t: float) -> Array:
+	for i in range(kf.size() - 1):
+		var a: Array = kf[i]
+		var b: Array = kf[i + 1]
+		if t >= float(a[0]) and t <= float(b[0]):
+			var span: float = maxf(float(b[0]) - float(a[0]), 0.0001)
+			var k: float = (t - float(a[0])) / span
+			k = k * k * (3.0 - 2.0 * k)                 # smoothstep
+			return [(a[1] as Vector3).lerp(b[1] as Vector3, k),
+				(a[2] as Vector3).lerp(b[2] as Vector3, k)]
+	var last: Array = kf[kf.size() - 1]
+	return [last[1], last[2]]
+
+# ---------------------------------------------------------------- events
+func start_swing() -> void:
+	_swing_t = 0.0
+
+func is_swinging() -> bool:
+	return _swing_t >= 0.0
+
+func is_swapping() -> bool:
+	return _swap_t >= 0.0
+
+func land(force: float) -> void:
+	_dip = clampf(_dip + force * 0.06, 0.0, 0.11)
--- a/game/scripts/ViewModel.gd.uid
+++ b/game/scripts/ViewModel.gd.uid
@ -0,0 +1 @@
+uid://bxay77q0hgm4x
--- a/game/scripts/Weapon.gd
+++ b/game/scripts/Weapon.gd
@ -0,0 +1,185 @@
+extends Resource
+class_name Weapon
+
+## One weapon: its stats, its swing, and how it sits in the hands.
+##
+## Replaces MeleeAttack. The important new part is `vs` — the WEAPON vs MATERIAL
+## matrix the founding doc asked for. A weapon no longer just "breaks things"; it does
+## `power * vs[material]` damage against that material's toughness (Smashable.PROFILES
+## .hp). That is what makes the loadout a decision instead of a skin:
+##
+##   box cutter  — shreds cardboard and paper, pings uselessly off a filing cabinet
+##   cricket bat — the all-rounder; snaps vinyl and glass, struggles with steel
+##   crowbar     — the only mid-speed answer to steel
+##   sledgehammer— ends anything, but you swing it once a second
+##
+## Swing timing matters as much as damage: `contact` is how far into the animation the
+## hit actually lands, so the sledge connects late and heavy while the cutter is instant.
+##
+## Godot 4.7 GDScript 2.0.
+
+@export var id: String = "fists"
+@export var display_name: String = "Fists"
+@export_multiline var blurb: String = ""
+
+## Viewmodel mesh; "" means bare hands.
+@export var mesh_path: String = ""
+
+# ---------------------------------------------------------------- hit shape
+@export var reach: float = 1.7        ## metres in front of the camera the hit sphere sits
+@export var radius: float = 0.34      ## fat sphere — melee is forgiving, not pixel-precise
+@export var impulse: float = 6.0      ## physics shove applied to whatever is hit
+@export var knockback: float = 2.5    ## off-centre impulse for plain (non-Smashable) bodies
+
+# ---------------------------------------------------------------- damage
+@export var power: float = 1.0        ## base damage, before the material multiplier
+@export var vs: Dictionary = {}       ## material -> multiplier (missing = 1.0)
+
+# ---------------------------------------------------------------- feel
+@export var cooldown: float = 0.30    ## seconds between swings
+@export var swing: String = "horizontal"  ## horizontal | overhead | thrust | jab
+@export var swing_time: float = 0.42  ## full animation length
+@export var contact: float = 0.34     ## fraction of swing_time at which the hit lands
+@export var two_handed: bool = false
+@export var heft: float = 1.0         ## scales bob/sway amplitude and landing dip
+@export var shake: float = 0.20       ## trauma added to the camera on a connecting hit
+
+## Damage this weapon does to one material.
+func damage_against(kind: String) -> float:
+	return power * float(vs.get(kind, 1.0))
+
+## True when this weapon is essentially useless against `kind` — drives the comedy
+## "clank, nothing happened" feedback instead of a silent non-event.
+func is_futile_against(kind: String, hp: float) -> bool:
+	return damage_against(kind) < hp * 0.10
+
+# ---------------------------------------------------------------- the loadout
+## Built in code (not .tres) so the whole matrix reads as one table you can tune in
+## a single place. Order here is the order of the number keys.
+static func loadout() -> Array[Weapon]:
+	var out: Array[Weapon] = []
+
+	var fists := Weapon.new()
+	fists.id = "fists"
+	fists.display_name = "Bare Hands"
+	fists.blurb = "Free. Fast. Regrettable."
+	fists.mesh_path = ""
+	fists.reach = 1.65
+	fists.radius = 0.34
+	fists.power = 1.0
+	fists.impulse = 5.0
+	fists.knockback = 2.2
+	fists.cooldown = 0.26
+	fists.swing = "jab"
+	fists.swing_time = 0.30
+	fists.contact = 0.30
+	fists.heft = 0.5
+	fists.shake = 0.14
+	fists.vs = {"cardboard": 1.6, "paper": 2.0, "glass": 1.2, "vinyl": 1.0,
+		"wood": 0.45, "steel": 0.25, "plastic": 0.8}
+	out.append(fists)
+
+	var cutter := Weapon.new()
+	cutter.id = "cutter"
+	cutter.display_name = "Box Cutter"
+	cutter.blurb = "Shreds paper and card. Does nothing to furniture. Nothing."
+	cutter.mesh_path = "res://assets/viewmodel/cutter.glb"
+	cutter.reach = 1.45
+	cutter.radius = 0.28
+	cutter.power = 0.55
+	cutter.impulse = 2.0
+	cutter.knockback = 1.0
+	cutter.cooldown = 0.15
+	cutter.swing = "jab"
+	cutter.swing_time = 0.22
+	cutter.contact = 0.36
+	cutter.heft = 0.35
+	cutter.shake = 0.06
+	cutter.vs = {"cardboard": 9.0, "paper": 14.0, "vinyl": 2.6, "plastic": 2.0,
+		"glass": 0.30, "wood": 0.14, "steel": 0.04}
+	out.append(cutter)
+
+	var bat := Weapon.new()
+	bat.id = "bat"
+	bat.display_name = "Cricket Bat"
+	bat.blurb = "The all-rounder. Vinyl and glass do not enjoy it."
+	bat.mesh_path = "res://assets/viewmodel/bat.glb"
+	bat.reach = 2.10
+	bat.radius = 0.40
+	bat.power = 2.4
+	bat.impulse = 8.0
+	bat.knockback = 4.0
+	bat.cooldown = 0.40
+	bat.swing = "horizontal"
+	bat.swing_time = 0.44
+	bat.contact = 0.36
+	bat.two_handed = false
+	bat.heft = 1.0
+	bat.shake = 0.22
+	bat.vs = {"vinyl": 2.1, "glass": 1.7, "cardboard": 1.4, "wood": 1.2,
+		"plastic": 1.3, "steel": 0.55, "paper": 0.6}
+	out.append(bat)
+
+	var crowbar := Weapon.new()
+	crowbar.id = "crowbar"
+	crowbar.display_name = "Crowbar"
+	crowbar.blurb = "Bites metal. The filing cabinet has met its match."
+	crowbar.mesh_path = "res://assets/viewmodel/crowbar.glb"
+	crowbar.reach = 1.95
+	crowbar.radius = 0.34
+	crowbar.power = 3.0
+	crowbar.impulse = 9.0
+	crowbar.knockback = 4.5
+	crowbar.cooldown = 0.46
+	crowbar.swing = "overhead"
+	crowbar.swing_time = 0.50
+	crowbar.contact = 0.40
+	crowbar.heft = 1.15
+	crowbar.shake = 0.26
+	crowbar.vs = {"steel": 1.9, "wood": 1.4, "glass": 1.3, "cardboard": 1.2,
+		"vinyl": 1.2, "plastic": 1.5, "paper": 0.5}
+	out.append(crowbar)
+
+	var sledge := Weapon.new()
+	sledge.id = "sledge"
+	sledge.display_name = "Sledgehammer"
+	sledge.blurb = "One swing a second. Worth the wait."
+	sledge.mesh_path = "res://assets/viewmodel/sledge.glb"
+	sledge.reach = 2.25
+	sledge.radius = 0.46
+	sledge.power = 6.5
+	sledge.impulse = 15.0
+	sledge.knockback = 8.0
+	sledge.cooldown = 0.85
+	sledge.swing = "overhead"
+	sledge.swing_time = 0.78
+	sledge.contact = 0.46
+	sledge.two_handed = true
+	sledge.heft = 1.9
+	sledge.shake = 0.46
+	sledge.vs = {"wood": 1.7, "glass": 1.5, "steel": 1.35, "plastic": 1.5,
+		"vinyl": 1.2, "cardboard": 0.75, "paper": 0.4}
+	out.append(sledge)
+
+	var ext := Weapon.new()
+	ext.id = "extinguisher"
+	ext.display_name = "Fire Extinguisher"
+	ext.blurb = "Heavy, awkward, and the best thing in the room to throw."
+	ext.mesh_path = "res://assets/viewmodel/extinguisher.glb"
+	ext.reach = 1.85
+	ext.radius = 0.44
+	ext.power = 4.5
+	ext.impulse = 13.0
+	ext.knockback = 7.0
+	ext.cooldown = 0.70
+	ext.swing = "horizontal"
+	ext.swing_time = 0.66
+	ext.contact = 0.42
+	ext.two_handed = true
+	ext.heft = 1.6
+	ext.shake = 0.38
+	ext.vs = {"glass": 1.9, "steel": 1.1, "wood": 1.0, "plastic": 1.4,
+		"vinyl": 1.1, "cardboard": 0.9, "paper": 0.4}
+	out.append(ext)
+
+	return out
--- a/game/scripts/Weapon.gd.uid
+++ b/game/scripts/Weapon.gd.uid
@ -0,0 +1 @@
+uid://dt82xm6dc0rey
--- a/tools/gen_fps_arms.py
+++ b/tools/gen_fps_arms.py
@ -0,0 +1,225 @@
+"""Cut a first-person ARMS rig out of the GODVERSE modular character kit.
+
+Source: `character_kit_modular/exports/franken_kachujin_ch01hands.glb` — the ch01 hands
+grafted onto a Kachujin body, all deforming through the standard 65-bone `mixamorig:`
+skeleton (see character_kit_modular/README.md, "GODVERSE socket standard v1").
+
+We want the viewmodel, so we keep the two hand meshes plus the arm/sleeve region of the
+body, drop the rest of the character, and shrink the textures. The ARMATURE IS KEPT
+WHOLE AND UNRENAMED — that is the kit's contract, and it is also what lets ViewModel.gd
+pose individual finger bones (`mixamorig:RightHandIndex1` …) per weapon grip at runtime.
+
+    /Applications/Blender.app/Contents/MacOS/Blender --background \
+        --python tools/gen_fps_arms.py -- [--render]
+
+Output: game/assets/viewmodel/fps_arms.glb
+"""
+
+import bpy
+import bmesh
+import math
+import os
+import sys
+from mathutils import Vector
+
+SRC = os.path.expanduser(
+    "~/Documents/character_kit_modular/exports/franken_kachujin_ch01hands.glb")
+OUT_DIR = os.path.join(
+    os.path.dirname(os.path.dirname(os.path.abspath(__file__))),
+    "game", "assets", "viewmodel")
+OUT = os.path.join(OUT_DIR, "fps_arms.glb")
+
+RENDER = "--render" in sys.argv
+
+# Previews are build artefacts, not game assets — keep them OUT of the Godot project
+# or the importer picks them up as textures.
+PREVIEW_DIR = os.path.join(os.path.dirname(os.path.abspath(__file__)), "previews")
+
+KEEP_MESHES = {"ch01_hand_L", "ch01_hand_R"}
+# Body verts to keep: everything the arm bones drive (this is the shirt sleeve).
+# Split per side, because the viewmodel instances this rig once PER HAND and hides the
+# other side — which is impossible if both sleeves share one mesh.
+SLEEVE_SIDES = {
+    "arms_sleeve_L": ["mixamorig:LeftArm", "mixamorig:LeftForeArm", "mixamorig:LeftHand"],
+    "arms_sleeve_R": ["mixamorig:RightArm", "mixamorig:RightForeArm", "mixamorig:RightHand"],
+}
+WEIGHT_MIN = 0.35
+TEX_MAX = 1024
+
+
+def log(*a):
+    print("[arms]", *a)
+
+
+def find_armature():
+    for o in bpy.data.objects:
+        if o.type == 'ARMATURE':
+            return o
+    return None
+
+
+def _cut_to_groups(obj, group_names):
+    """Delete every vertex not driven by `group_names`. Returns the surviving count."""
+    gidx = {g.name: g.index for g in obj.vertex_groups}
+    want = set(gidx[n] for n in group_names if n in gidx)
+    if not want:
+        return 0
+    bm = bmesh.new()
+    bm.from_mesh(obj.data)
+    bm.verts.ensure_lookup_table()
+    deform = bm.verts.layers.deform.active
+    if deform is None:
+        bm.free()
+        raise SystemExit("mesh has no deform weights")
+    doomed = [v for v in bm.verts
+              if sum(wt for gi, wt in v[deform].items() if gi in want) < WEIGHT_MIN]
+    bmesh.ops.delete(bm, geom=doomed, context='VERTS')
+    bm.to_mesh(obj.data)
+    n = len(bm.verts)
+    bm.free()
+    obj.data.update()
+    return n
+
+
+def main():
+    os.makedirs(OUT_DIR, exist_ok=True)
+    os.makedirs(PREVIEW_DIR, exist_ok=True)
+    bpy.ops.wm.read_factory_settings(use_empty=True)
+
+    log("importing", os.path.basename(SRC))
+    bpy.ops.import_scene.gltf(filepath=SRC)
+
+    arm = find_armature()
+    if arm is None:
+        raise SystemExit("no armature in source")
+    log("armature:", arm.name, "bones:", len(arm.data.bones))
+
+    # The kit README is explicit: imported GLBs arrive posed with an action assigned.
+    # Measuring or cutting before resetting to rest gives garbage.
+    arm.data.pose_position = 'REST'
+    if arm.animation_data:
+        arm.animation_data_clear()
+    for ob in bpy.data.objects:
+        if ob.animation_data:
+            ob.animation_data_clear()
+
+    meshes = [o for o in bpy.data.objects if o.type == 'MESH']
+    log("meshes:", [(o.name, len(o.data.vertices)) for o in meshes])
+
+    body = None
+    for o in meshes:
+        if o.name in KEEP_MESHES:
+            continue
+        if o.name.lower().startswith("kachujin") and len(o.data.vertices) > 2000:
+            body = o                                   # the torso/limbs mesh (the shirt)
+        else:
+            bpy.data.objects.remove(o, do_unlink=True)
+
+    kept = [o for o in bpy.data.objects if o.type == 'MESH']
+    log("kept meshes:", [o.name for o in kept])
+
+    # ---- trim the body down to a left and a right sleeve ------------------------
+    # bmesh rather than edit-mode operators: toggling modes to push a per-vertex
+    # selection through bpy.ops is fragile (it silently deleted the whole mesh), and
+    # the deform layer gives the weights directly.
+    if body is not None:
+        for name, groups in SLEEVE_SIDES.items():
+            side = body.copy()
+            side.data = body.data.copy()
+            side.name = name
+            bpy.context.collection.objects.link(side)
+            if _cut_to_groups(side, groups) == 0:
+                bpy.data.objects.remove(side, do_unlink=True)
+                log("sleeve", name, "empty — dropped")
+            else:
+                log("sleeve", name, "verts:", len(side.data.vertices))
+        bpy.data.objects.remove(body, do_unlink=True)
+        body = None
+
+    # ---- shrink textures -------------------------------------------------------
+    for img in list(bpy.data.images):
+        if img.users == 0:
+            bpy.data.images.remove(img)
+            continue
+        if max(img.size) > TEX_MAX:
+            w, h = img.size
+            s = TEX_MAX / float(max(w, h))
+            img.scale(max(int(w * s), 1), max(int(h * s), 1))
+            log("resized", img.name, "->", tuple(img.size))
+
+    # ---- report the arm rest pose so ViewModel.gd can be authored against it ----
+    ebones = arm.data.bones
+    for n in ("mixamorig:RightArm", "mixamorig:RightForeArm", "mixamorig:RightHand",
+              "mixamorig:RightHandIndex1", "mixamorig:RightHandThumb1"):
+        b = ebones.get(n)
+        if b:
+            log("rest %-28s head=%s len=%.4f" % (
+                n, tuple(round(x, 4) for x in b.head_local), b.length))
+
+    total = sum(len(o.data.vertices) for o in bpy.data.objects if o.type == 'MESH')
+    log("total verts:", total)
+
+    # ---- export ----------------------------------------------------------------
+    bpy.ops.object.select_all(action='SELECT')
+    bpy.ops.export_scene.gltf(
+        filepath=OUT,
+        export_format='GLB',
+        use_selection=True,
+        export_apply=False,          # keep the armature modifier live (skinned export)
+        export_skins=True,
+        export_animations=False,
+        export_yup=True,
+        export_image_format='JPEG',
+    )
+    log("wrote", OUT, "%.1f MB" % (os.path.getsize(OUT) / 1e6))
+
+    if RENDER:
+        render_preview()
+
+
+def render_preview():
+    scene = bpy.context.scene
+    engines = scene.render.bl_rna.properties['engine'].enum_items.keys()
+    for want in ('BLENDER_EEVEE_NEXT', 'BLENDER_EEVEE', 'BLENDER_WORKBENCH'):
+        if want in engines:
+            scene.render.engine = want
+            break
+    scene.render.resolution_x = 800
+    scene.render.resolution_y = 800
+    if scene.world is None:
+        scene.world = bpy.data.worlds.new("preview")
+    scene.world.use_nodes = True
+    bg = scene.world.node_tree.nodes.get("Background")
+    if bg:
+        bg.inputs[0].default_value = (0.06, 0.06, 0.07, 1.0)
+
+    lo = Vector((1e9,) * 3)
+    hi = Vector((-1e9,) * 3)
+    for o in scene.objects:
+        if o.type != 'MESH':
+            continue
+        for c in o.bound_box:
+            w = o.matrix_world @ Vector(c)
+            lo = Vector((min(lo.x, w.x), min(lo.y, w.y), min(lo.z, w.z)))
+            hi = Vector((max(hi.x, w.x), max(hi.y, w.y), max(hi.z, w.z)))
+    centre = (lo + hi) * 0.5
+    radius = max((hi - lo).length * 0.5, 0.01)
+    dist = radius * 2.6
+    d = Vector((0.55, -0.78, 0.30)).normalized()
+    bpy.ops.object.camera_add(location=tuple(centre + d * dist))
+    cam = bpy.context.active_object
+    cam.data.lens = 60
+    cam.rotation_mode = 'QUATERNION'
+    cam.rotation_quaternion = (-d).to_track_quat('-Z', 'Y')
+    scene.camera = cam
+    for off, e, s in ((Vector((1.0, -1.0, 1.0)), 60.0, 1.2),
+                      (Vector((-1.1, -0.4, 0.2)), 18.0, 1.8)):
+        bpy.ops.object.light_add(type='AREA', location=tuple(centre + off * dist))
+        L = bpy.context.active_object
+        L.data.energy = e * (dist ** 2)
+        L.data.size = s * radius
+    scene.render.filepath = os.path.join(PREVIEW_DIR, "fps_arms.png")
+    bpy.ops.render.render(write_still=True)
+
+
+main()
--- a/tools/gen_viewmodel.py
+++ b/tools/gen_viewmodel.py
@ -0,0 +1,564 @@
+"""Generate Destroyulator's first-person WEAPON meshes as GLBs, procedurally, in Blender.
+
+Why procedural instead of a generated mesh: a viewmodel weapon lives or dies on its
+PIVOT. The grip has to sit exactly on the shaft axis, at the origin, or the hand floats
+off the bat. That is a modelling constraint, not an art one, so it is authored in code
+where the numbers are exact and re-runnable.
+
+Hands and arms are NOT built here — see tools/gen_fps_arms.py, which cuts a properly
+rigged pair (with per-finger mixamorig bones) out of the GODVERSE modular character kit.
+build_hand()/build_arm() survive below as a no-dependency fallback only.
+
+    /Applications/Blender.app/Contents/MacOS/Blender --background \
+        --python tools/gen_viewmodel.py -- [--render]
+
+CONVENTIONS (shared with ViewModel.gd — change both or neither)
+  * Author in Blender Z-up; the glTF exporter rewrites to Y-up, so Blender +Z becomes
+    glTF +Y. Everything below is described in BLENDER space.
+  * Weapons: grip centre at the ORIGIN, shaft running +Z (so the head is up). ViewModel
+    slides a second hand up a two-hander by translating along that axis alone.
+  * 1 unit = 1 m, matching the GLB convention in the repo README.
+"""
+
+import bpy
+import bmesh
+import math
+import os
+import sys
+from mathutils import Vector, Matrix
+
+OUT_DIR = os.path.join(
+    os.path.dirname(os.path.dirname(os.path.abspath(__file__))),
+    "game", "assets", "viewmodel")
+
+RENDER = "--render" in sys.argv
+
+# Previews are build artefacts, not game assets — keep them OUT of the Godot project
+# or the importer picks them up as textures.
+PREVIEW_DIR = os.path.join(os.path.dirname(os.path.abspath(__file__)), "previews")
+
+# ---------------------------------------------------------------- scene helpers
+
+def reset_scene():
+    bpy.ops.wm.read_factory_settings(use_empty=True)
+
+
+def mat(name, color, rough=0.6, metal=0.0):
+    """A plain Principled material. Colors are linear-ish sRGB values."""
+    m = bpy.data.materials.new(name)
+    m.use_nodes = True
+    bsdf = m.node_tree.nodes["Principled BSDF"]
+    bsdf.inputs["Base Color"].default_value = (color[0], color[1], color[2], 1.0)
+    bsdf.inputs["Roughness"].default_value = rough
+    bsdf.inputs["Metallic"].default_value = metal
+    return m
+
+
+def assign(obj, material):
+    obj.data.materials.clear()
+    obj.data.materials.append(material)
+    return obj
+
+
+def shade_smooth(obj, angle_deg=35.0):
+    """Smooth-by-angle. Blender 4.1+ dropped mesh.use_auto_smooth for an operator."""
+    bpy.context.view_layer.objects.active = obj
+    obj.select_set(True)
+    try:
+        bpy.ops.object.shade_auto_smooth(angle=math.radians(angle_deg))
+    except Exception:
+        bpy.ops.object.shade_smooth()
+    obj.select_set(False)
+
+
+def bevel(obj, width=0.0015, segments=2):
+    m = obj.modifiers.new("bevel", "BEVEL")
+    m.width = width
+    m.segments = segments
+    m.limit_method = 'ANGLE'
+    m.angle_limit = math.radians(40)
+
+
+def join(objs, name):
+    """Join a list of meshes into one object (the first is the target)."""
+    objs = [o for o in objs if o is not None]
+    if not objs:
+        return None
+    if len(objs) == 1:
+        objs[0].name = name
+        return objs[0]
+    bpy.ops.object.select_all(action='DESELECT')
+    for o in objs:
+        o.select_set(True)
+    bpy.context.view_layer.objects.active = objs[0]
+    bpy.ops.object.join()
+    joined = bpy.context.view_layer.objects.active
+    joined.name = name
+    bpy.ops.object.select_all(action='DESELECT')
+    return joined
+
+
+def apply_modifiers(obj):
+    bpy.context.view_layer.objects.active = obj
+    for m in list(obj.modifiers):
+        try:
+            bpy.ops.object.modifier_apply(modifier=m.name)
+        except Exception:
+            obj.modifiers.remove(m)
+
+
+# ---------------------------------------------------------------- primitive builders
+
+def cyl(r, depth, loc=(0, 0, 0), rot=(0, 0, 0), verts=16, r2=None):
+    """Cylinder / tapered cone along +Z, centred on `loc`."""
+    if r2 is None:
+        bpy.ops.mesh.primitive_cylinder_add(radius=r, depth=depth, vertices=verts,
+                                            location=loc, rotation=rot)
+    else:
+        bpy.ops.mesh.primitive_cone_add(radius1=r, radius2=r2, depth=depth,
+                                        vertices=verts, location=loc, rotation=rot)
+    return bpy.context.active_object
+
+
+def box(size, loc=(0, 0, 0), rot=(0, 0, 0)):
+    # primitive_cube_add(size=s) already spans -s/2..+s/2, i.e. SIDE LENGTH s.
+    # Scaling by size/2 on top of that halves every box — which is exactly what
+    # detached the cricket bat's blade from its handle the first time round.
+    bpy.ops.mesh.primitive_cube_add(size=1.0, location=loc, rotation=rot)
+    o = bpy.context.active_object
+    o.scale = (size[0], size[1], size[2])
+    bpy.ops.object.transform_apply(scale=True)
+    return o
+
+
+def ball(r, loc=(0, 0, 0), segs=12, rings=8):
+    bpy.ops.mesh.primitive_uv_sphere_add(radius=r, segments=segs, ring_count=rings,
+                                         location=loc)
+    return bpy.context.active_object
+
+
+def segment_between(p0, p1, r0, r1, verts=10):
+    """A tapered tube from p0 to p1. Used for arm bones."""
+    p0, p1 = Vector(p0), Vector(p1)
+    d = p1 - p0
+    length = d.length
+    if length < 1e-6:
+        return None
+    o = cyl(r0, length, loc=(0, 0, 0), verts=verts, r2=r1)
+    quat = Vector((0, 0, 1)).rotation_difference(d.normalized())
+    o.matrix_world = Matrix.Translation(p0 + d * 0.5) @ quat.to_matrix().to_4x4()
+    bpy.ops.object.transform_apply(location=True, rotation=True)
+    return o
+
+
+def seg_box(p0, p1, thick, width, bev=0.006, segs=3):
+    """A heavily-bevelled box spanning p0->p1. `thick` is the radial dimension,
+    `width` the across-the-knuckles one. This is the glove's building block: fat
+    rounded slabs, not thin tubes, so adjacent fingers read as one mitt."""
+    p0, p1 = Vector(p0), Vector(p1)
+    d = p1 - p0
+    length = d.length
+    if length < 1e-6:
+        return None
+    o = box((thick, length, width))
+    quat = Vector((0, 1, 0)).rotation_difference(d.normalized())
+    o.matrix_world = Matrix.Translation(p0 + d * 0.5) @ quat.to_matrix().to_4x4()
+    bpy.ops.object.transform_apply(location=True, rotation=True)
+    bevel(o, width=bev, segments=segs)
+    apply_modifiers(o)
+    return o
+
+
+# ---------------------------------------------------------------- the hand
+#
+# A chunky WORK GLOVE, not an anatomical hand. Two reasons: a viewmodel hand is 40 cm
+# from the lens and half off-screen, where big readable masses beat fourteen thin
+# phalanges (which just read as loose sausages); and a work glove is exactly right for
+# a game about clocking out and wrecking your workplace.
+#
+# Grip bore axis = +Z, palm on -X, fingers wrap over +Y -> +X -> -Y.
+# `curl` scales how far the fingers close: 1.0 = fist around a handle, 0.0 = flat.
+
+FINGER_Z = [0.033, 0.011, -0.011, -0.033]          # index -> pinky, along the grip
+FINGER_LEN = [
+    (0.030, 0.023, 0.017),
+    (0.032, 0.025, 0.018),
+    (0.029, 0.023, 0.017),
+    (0.024, 0.019, 0.014),
+]
+FINGER_W = [0.022, 0.023, 0.022, 0.019]            # nearly touching -> one mitt
+FINGER_T = [0.021, 0.022, 0.021, 0.018]            # radial thickness
+GRIP_R = 0.019                                      # radius of the handle it closes on
+
+
+def build_finger(z, lengths, width, thick, curl, start_ang_deg, ring_r):
+    """FK chain of 3 fat phalanges wrapping clockwise around the grip axis."""
+    parts = []
+    ang = math.radians(start_ang_deg)
+    knuckle_ang = math.radians(start_ang_deg + 90.0)
+    pos = Vector((ring_r * math.cos(knuckle_ang), ring_r * math.sin(knuckle_ang), z))
+    curls = [math.radians(50.0), math.radians(52.0), math.radians(44.0)]
+    for i, ln in enumerate(lengths):
+        d = Vector((math.cos(ang), math.sin(ang), 0.0))
+        nxt = pos + d * ln
+        taper = 1.0 - i * 0.09
+        # overshoot each segment slightly so consecutive knuckles overlap and read solid
+        s = seg_box(pos - d * 0.004, nxt + d * 0.004,
+                    thick * taper, width * taper, bev=0.0065, segs=3)
+        if s:
+            parts.append(s)
+        pos = nxt
+        ang -= curls[i] * curl
+    return parts
+
+
+def build_hand(curl=1.0, name="hand_grip", skin=None, sleeve=None):
+    """A right hand. The left is the same mesh mirrored by scale in Godot."""
+    parts = []
+
+    # --- palm: one rounded slab from the heel up to the knuckles ---
+    palm = box((0.034, 0.082, 0.101), loc=(-(GRIP_R + 0.014), 0.000, -0.002))
+    bevel(palm, width=0.014, segments=4)
+    apply_modifiers(palm)
+    parts.append(palm)
+
+    # heel, overlapping the palm so the two merge into one mass toward the wrist
+    heel = box((0.036, 0.062, 0.086), loc=(-(GRIP_R + 0.012), -0.012, -0.040))
+    bevel(heel, width=0.016, segments=4)
+    apply_modifiers(heel)
+    parts.append(heel)
+
+    # --- four fingers ---
+    ring_r = GRIP_R + FINGER_T[0] * 0.5
+    for i, z in enumerate(FINGER_Z):
+        start = 24.0 + (1.0 - curl) * 30.0          # opening the hand unwinds the start
+        parts += build_finger(z, FINGER_LEN[i], FINGER_W[i], FINGER_T[i],
+                              curl, start, ring_r)
+
+    # --- thumb: two chunky segments crossing the front of the fingers ---
+    t_pos = Vector((-(GRIP_R + 0.008), -0.030, 0.048))
+    t_ang = math.radians(62.0 - 44.0 * curl)
+    for i, ln in enumerate((0.036, 0.028)):
+        d = Vector((math.cos(t_ang), math.sin(t_ang), 0.0))
+        nxt = t_pos + d * ln
+        s = seg_box(t_pos - d * 0.005, nxt + d * 0.004,
+                    0.026 - i * 0.003, 0.027 - i * 0.003, bev=0.0085, segs=3)
+        if s:
+            parts.append(s)
+        t_pos = nxt
+        t_ang -= math.radians(44.0) * curl
+
+    hand = join(parts, name)
+    assign(hand, skin)
+    shade_smooth(hand, 34.0)
+
+    # --- wrist cuff: overlaps the heel so the glove meets the sleeve with no gap ---
+    cuff = cyl(0.040, 0.052, loc=(-0.014, -0.006, -0.066), r2=0.044, verts=18)
+    bevel(cuff, width=0.004, segments=2)
+    apply_modifiers(cuff)
+    assign(cuff, sleeve)
+    shade_smooth(cuff, 34.0)
+    cuff.name = name + "_cuff"
+    return hand, cuff
+
+
+# ---------------------------------------------------------------- arm segments
+
+def build_arm(skin, sleeve):
+    """Upper arm and forearm, origin at the proximal joint, extending +Z."""
+    out = {}
+
+    # forearm: elbow -> wrist, 0.26 m, tapering, with the shirt cuff rolled at the elbow
+    fore = segment_between((0, 0, 0), (0, 0, 0.255), 0.049, 0.033, verts=14)
+    fore.name = "forearm"
+    assign(fore, skin)
+    shade_smooth(fore, 40.0)
+    roll = cyl(0.056, 0.052, loc=(0, 0, 0.012), r2=0.050, verts=16)
+    assign(roll, sleeve)
+    shade_smooth(roll, 40.0)
+    roll.name = "forearm_sleeve"
+    out["forearm"] = [fore, roll]
+
+    # upper arm: shoulder -> elbow, sleeved almost the whole way (short-sleeve tee)
+    upper = segment_between((0, 0, 0), (0, 0, 0.275), 0.058, 0.050, verts=14)
+    upper.name = "upperarm"
+    assign(upper, skin)
+    shade_smooth(upper, 40.0)
+    sleeve_m = segment_between((0, 0, -0.010), (0, 0, 0.150), 0.068, 0.058, verts=16)
+    sleeve_m.name = "upperarm_sleeve"
+    assign(sleeve_m, sleeve)
+    shade_smooth(sleeve_m, 40.0)
+    out["upperarm"] = [upper, sleeve_m]
+    return out
+
+
+# ---------------------------------------------------------------- weapons
+# Grip centre at origin, shaft +Z. Each returns a list of objects to join.
+
+def w_bat(M):
+    """Cricket bat — the founding doc's first weapon. Willow blade, rubber grip."""
+    parts = []
+    handle = cyl(0.0175, 0.30, loc=(0, 0, 0.09), r2=0.0195, verts=14)
+    parts.append(assign(handle, M["rubber"]))
+    for i in range(7):                                  # grip rings
+        r = cyl(0.0198, 0.008, loc=(0, 0, -0.045 + i * 0.030), verts=14)
+        parts.append(assign(r, M["rubber"]))
+    shoulder = cyl(0.021, 0.075, loc=(0, 0, 0.276), r2=0.030, verts=14)
+    parts.append(assign(shoulder, M["willow"]))
+    blade = box((0.108, 0.042, 0.430), loc=(0, 0.004, 0.525))
+    bevel(blade, width=0.006, segments=2)
+    apply_modifiers(blade)
+    parts.append(assign(blade, M["willow"]))
+    spine = box((0.052, 0.030, 0.380), loc=(0, -0.030, 0.520))   # the ridge on the back
+    bevel(spine, width=0.010, segments=2)
+    apply_modifiers(spine)
+    parts.append(assign(spine, M["willow"]))
+    toe = box((0.108, 0.042, 0.030), loc=(0, 0.004, 0.742))
+    bevel(toe, width=0.012, segments=2)
+    apply_modifiers(toe)
+    parts.append(assign(toe, M["willow"]))
+    return parts
+
+
+def w_sledge(M):
+    """Sledgehammer — slow, enormous, the doc's answer to heavy wooden racks."""
+    parts = []
+    haft = cyl(0.019, 0.78, loc=(0, 0, 0.30), r2=0.024, verts=14)
+    parts.append(assign(haft, M["hickory"]))
+    for i in range(5):
+        r = cyl(0.0205, 0.010, loc=(0, 0, -0.075 + i * 0.036), verts=14)
+        parts.append(assign(r, M["rubber"]))
+    head = box((0.098, 0.098, 0.215), loc=(0, 0, 0.700), rot=(math.radians(90), 0, 0))
+    bevel(head, width=0.007, segments=2)
+    apply_modifiers(head)
+    parts.append(assign(head, M["steel"]))
+    collar = cyl(0.030, 0.055, loc=(0, 0, 0.678), verts=14)
+    parts.append(assign(collar, M["steel"]))
+    for s in (-1, 1):                                    # slightly domed striking faces
+        face = cyl(0.043, 0.016, loc=(0, s * 0.109, 0.700),
+                   rot=(math.radians(90), 0, 0), verts=16)
+        parts.append(assign(face, M["steel_dark"]))
+    return parts
+
+
+def w_crowbar(M):
+    """Crowbar — medium speed, bites into steel. Painted red, worn to bare metal."""
+    parts = []
+    shaft = cyl(0.0115, 0.62, loc=(0, 0, 0.18), verts=6)      # hex stock
+    parts.append(assign(shaft, M["paint_red"]))
+    grip = cyl(0.0135, 0.14, loc=(0, 0, -0.055), verts=6)
+    parts.append(assign(grip, M["rubber"]))
+    # the curved claw: short chords stepping through ~85 degrees
+    ang = 0.0
+    pos = Vector((0, 0, 0.49))
+    for i in range(6):
+        d = Vector((0.0, math.sin(ang), math.cos(ang)))
+        nxt = pos + d * 0.030
+        s = segment_between(tuple(pos), tuple(nxt), 0.0115, 0.0112, verts=6)
+        if s:
+            parts.append(assign(s, M["steel"]))
+        pos = nxt
+        ang += math.radians(15.5)
+    claw = box((0.026, 0.050, 0.014), loc=(0, pos.y + 0.020, pos.z + 0.004),
+               rot=(math.radians(-22), 0, 0))
+    bevel(claw, width=0.003, segments=2)
+    apply_modifiers(claw)
+    parts.append(assign(claw, M["steel"]))
+    chisel = box((0.028, 0.011, 0.055), loc=(0, 0, -0.150), rot=(0, math.radians(9), 0))
+    bevel(chisel, width=0.003, segments=2)
+    apply_modifiers(chisel)
+    parts.append(assign(chisel, M["steel"]))
+    return parts
+
+
+def w_cutter(M):
+    """Box cutter — useless on furniture, devastating on cardboard and paper."""
+    parts = []
+    body = box((0.020, 0.038, 0.150), loc=(0, 0, 0.030))
+    bevel(body, width=0.005, segments=2)
+    apply_modifiers(body)
+    parts.append(assign(body, M["plastic_yellow"]))
+    track = box((0.022, 0.012, 0.100), loc=(0, 0.016, 0.030))
+    parts.append(assign(track, M["steel_dark"]))
+    slider = box((0.014, 0.010, 0.022), loc=(0, 0.024, 0.020))
+    parts.append(assign(slider, M["steel"]))
+    blade = box((0.010, 0.030, 0.062), loc=(0, 0.002, 0.132), rot=(math.radians(-8), 0, 0))
+    parts.append(assign(blade, M["blade"]))
+    tip = box((0.010, 0.020, 0.020), loc=(0, -0.006, 0.168), rot=(math.radians(-32), 0, 0))
+    parts.append(assign(tip, M["blade"]))
+    return parts
+
+
+def w_extinguisher(M):
+    """Fire extinguisher — heavy two-hand swing, and the best throwable in the store."""
+    parts = []
+    bottle = cyl(0.058, 0.330, loc=(0, 0, -0.035), verts=20)
+    parts.append(assign(bottle, M["paint_red"]))
+    for z, r in ((-0.200, 0.052), (0.130, 0.050)):           # domed ends
+        d = ball(r, loc=(0, 0, z), segs=20, rings=10)
+        d.scale = (1.12, 1.12, 0.62)
+        bpy.ops.object.transform_apply(scale=True)
+        parts.append(assign(d, M["paint_red"]))
+    band = cyl(0.060, 0.045, loc=(0, 0, 0.020), verts=20)
+    parts.append(assign(band, M["paint_dark"]))
+    neck = cyl(0.020, 0.070, loc=(0, 0, 0.175), verts=14)
+    parts.append(assign(neck, M["steel_dark"]))
+    head = box((0.048, 0.062, 0.048), loc=(0, 0, 0.212))
+    bevel(head, width=0.005, segments=2)
+    apply_modifiers(head)
+    parts.append(assign(head, M["steel_dark"]))
+    lever = box((0.030, 0.100, 0.014), loc=(0, 0.034, 0.240), rot=(math.radians(10), 0, 0))
+    bevel(lever, width=0.004, segments=2)
+    apply_modifiers(lever)
+    parts.append(assign(lever, M["steel"]))
+    carry = box((0.028, 0.086, 0.013), loc=(0, 0.030, 0.196))
+    bevel(carry, width=0.004, segments=2)
+    apply_modifiers(carry)
+    parts.append(assign(carry, M["steel_dark"]))
+    # hose looping down the side
+    pos = Vector((0.0, 0.058, 0.196))
+    ang = math.radians(96)
+    for i in range(7):
+        d = Vector((0.0, math.cos(ang), -math.sin(ang)))
+        nxt = pos + d * 0.042
+        s = segment_between(tuple(pos), tuple(nxt), 0.010, 0.010, verts=6)
+        if s:
+            parts.append(assign(s, M["rubber"]))
+        pos = nxt
+        ang -= math.radians(13)
+    horn = cyl(0.014, 0.070, loc=tuple(pos + Vector((0, 0.012, -0.030))), r2=0.030, verts=14)
+    parts.append(assign(horn, M["paint_dark"]))
+    return parts
+
+
+# ---------------------------------------------------------------- export / render
+
+def export(obj_or_objs, name):
+    objs = obj_or_objs if isinstance(obj_or_objs, list) else [obj_or_objs]
+    objs = [o for o in objs if o is not None]
+    bpy.ops.object.select_all(action='DESELECT')
+    for o in objs:
+        o.select_set(True)
+    bpy.context.view_layer.objects.active = objs[0]
+    path = os.path.join(OUT_DIR, name + ".glb")
+    bpy.ops.export_scene.gltf(
+        filepath=path,
+        export_format='GLB',
+        use_selection=True,
+        export_apply=True,
+        export_yup=True,
+    )
+    tris = sum(len(o.data.loop_triangles) if o.data.loop_triangles else 0 for o in objs)
+    print("[gen] %-18s -> %s" % (name, os.path.basename(path)))
+    bpy.ops.object.select_all(action='DESELECT')
+
+
+def render_preview(name):
+    """Optional turnaround still, so the generator can be checked without Godot."""
+    scene = bpy.context.scene
+    # engine id moved around across versions (EEVEE -> EEVEE_NEXT -> EEVEE); take what exists
+    engines = scene.render.bl_rna.properties['engine'].enum_items.keys()
+    for want in ('BLENDER_EEVEE_NEXT', 'BLENDER_EEVEE', 'BLENDER_WORKBENCH'):
+        if want in engines:
+            scene.render.engine = want
+            break
+    scene.render.resolution_x = 640
+    scene.render.resolution_y = 640
+    scene.render.film_transparent = False
+
+    # read_factory_settings(use_empty=True) leaves no world, so renders come out black
+    if scene.world is None:
+        scene.world = bpy.data.worlds.new("preview")
+    scene.world.use_nodes = True
+    bg = scene.world.node_tree.nodes.get("Background")
+    if bg is not None:
+        bg.inputs[0].default_value = (0.05, 0.05, 0.06, 1.0)
+        bg.inputs[1].default_value = 1.0
+
+    # --- frame whatever is in the scene: these assets range 13 cm to 85 cm, so a
+    # --- fixed camera either crops the sledge or loses the box cutter in the distance.
+    meshes = [o for o in scene.objects if o.type == 'MESH']
+    if not meshes:
+        return
+    lo = Vector((1e9, 1e9, 1e9))
+    hi = Vector((-1e9, -1e9, -1e9))
+    for o in meshes:
+        for c in o.bound_box:
+            w = o.matrix_world @ Vector(c)
+            lo = Vector((min(lo.x, w.x), min(lo.y, w.y), min(lo.z, w.z)))
+            hi = Vector((max(hi.x, w.x), max(hi.y, w.y), max(hi.z, w.z)))
+    centre = (lo + hi) * 0.5
+    radius = max((hi - lo).length * 0.5, 0.02)
+    dist = radius * 3.0
+
+    direction = Vector((0.62, -0.72, 0.36)).normalized()
+    bpy.ops.object.camera_add(location=tuple(centre + direction * dist))
+    cam = bpy.context.active_object
+    cam.data.lens = 55
+    # point the camera down its -Z at the centre
+    cam.rotation_mode = 'QUATERNION'
+    cam.rotation_quaternion = (-direction).to_track_quat('-Z', 'Y')
+    scene.camera = cam
+
+    # lights scale with the subject so a 13 cm cutter isn't lit like an 85 cm sledge
+    for offset, energy, size in ((Vector((1.1, -1.0, 1.2)), 55.0, 1.2),
+                                 (Vector((-1.2, -0.5, 0.2)), 16.0, 1.8)):
+        bpy.ops.object.light_add(type='AREA',
+                                 location=tuple(centre + offset * dist))
+        L = bpy.context.active_object
+        L.data.energy = energy * (dist ** 2)
+        L.data.size = size * radius
+    scene.render.filepath = os.path.join(PREVIEW_DIR, "" + name + ".png")
+    bpy.ops.render.render(write_still=True)
+
+
+def materials():
+    return {
+        "skin":          mat("skin", (0.78, 0.55, 0.44), rough=0.72),
+        "sleeve":        mat("sleeve", (0.13, 0.13, 0.17), rough=0.85),
+        "willow":        mat("willow", (0.80, 0.68, 0.47), rough=0.62),
+        "hickory":       mat("hickory", (0.52, 0.36, 0.20), rough=0.68),
+        "rubber":        mat("rubber", (0.07, 0.07, 0.08), rough=0.92),
+        "steel":         mat("steel", (0.62, 0.63, 0.66), rough=0.34, metal=1.0),
+        "steel_dark":    mat("steel_dark", (0.24, 0.25, 0.28), rough=0.46, metal=1.0),
+        "blade":         mat("blade", (0.86, 0.87, 0.90), rough=0.16, metal=1.0),
+        "paint_red":     mat("paint_red", (0.62, 0.06, 0.06), rough=0.40),
+        "paint_dark":    mat("paint_dark", (0.10, 0.10, 0.12), rough=0.55),
+        "plastic_yellow": mat("plastic_yellow", (0.85, 0.66, 0.10), rough=0.44),
+    }
+
+
+WEAPONS = {
+    "bat": w_bat,
+    "sledge": w_sledge,
+    "crowbar": w_crowbar,
+    "cutter": w_cutter,
+    "extinguisher": w_extinguisher,
+}
+
+
+def main():
+    os.makedirs(OUT_DIR, exist_ok=True)
+    os.makedirs(PREVIEW_DIR, exist_ok=True)
+
+    # Hands and arms are NOT built here — they come from the GODVERSE modular
+    # character kit via tools/gen_fps_arms.py, which yields a properly rigged pair
+    # with per-finger mixamorig bones. The procedural glove this script used to emit
+    # was a stopgap and read as loose sausages next to the real thing.
+    # build_hand()/build_arm() are kept below as a no-dependency fallback.
+
+    # --- weapons ---
+    for name, builder in WEAPONS.items():
+        reset_scene()
+        M = materials()
+        parts = builder(M)
+        for p in parts:
+            apply_modifiers(p)
+        export(parts, name)
+        if RENDER:
+            render_preview(name)
+
+    print("[gen] done -> %s" % OUT_DIR)
+
+
+main()