Changelog (fork vs upstream)

Upstream reference: Rico / GeneticArtifact (last Thunderstore release noted there: 4.5.3). This package keeps the same core idea—Artifact of Genetics and per-monster gene multipliers (health, move speed, attack speed, damage)—but adds a research DDA path on top.

4.5.10 (this fork)

Changed

• H3 virtual power/challenge now uses axis-aware schema (hp, move_speed, attack_speed, attack_damage) instead of relying on a single total-only path.
• Added item-aware build power estimation from inventory (ItemCatalog/ItemDef.tags + known-item whitelist) to improve axis attribution for SGD DDA telemetry and diagnostics.
• Telemetry schema updated to v5 with new H3 axis fields and h3_axis_schema=vp_vc_4_axes_v1; legacy total fields are retained for transition compatibility.

4.5.4 (this fork)

Added (vs Rico 4.5.3)

• SGD DDA pipeline (SgdEngine/): Sensors → decision (stochastic gradient–style update) → actuators that still drive the same GeneStat / RecalculateStats hooks as the genetic engine.
• Runtime algorithm selection (DdaAlgorithmState): Genetic (original GA loop), SGD, or Fixed baseline; default in source is oriented toward SGD experiments (switch via in-game cheats / rotation).
• Cheat / debug: console commands for algorithm mode, debug overlay, and parameter tweaks (dda_* family in DdaCheatManager).
• Config extensions: SGD normalization targets, per-axis floor/cap for gene stats, optional diagnostic hook toggles (SGD / actuators / telemetry / rotator), research rotator options (auto cycle algorithms and run seeds across runs).
• Optional research telemetry (PostHog; off by default, configurable—see mod config).
• Repository documentation: architecture and integration notes under Docs/SgdDda/ and RULE.md (not shipped inside the Thunderstore zip unless you add them).

Unchanged / compatibility notes

• BepInEx plugin GUID remains com.RicoValdezio.ArtifactOfGenetics for network / dependency consistency with the original mod family.
• Genetic engine (GeneticEngine/) behavior is preserved for when Genetic mode is active; SGD runs through parallel hooks/drivers.

For upstream history (4.5.3 and earlier), see the changelog on Rico’s package page.

Thunderstore icon (AI disclosure)

The package icon (icon.png) is the 256×256 neon DNA / chart motif for PainGradient: Gradient-Descent DDA. Some earlier Thunderstore revisions used a separate AI-assisted “MERCY / pain meter” graphic; uploads now use this DNA-style artwork by default.