One Day Walking Simulator

A peaceful walking simulation game where you take a break from computer work to watch someone take a relaxing walk by the seaside.

🌟 Features

• Immersive Room-to-Window Transition: Experience standing up from your desk and walking to the window
• Realistic Desktop PC Environment: Detailed CRT monitor, keyboard, and room setup
• Natural Walking Animation: Smooth camera movement with walking bob effects
• Persistent Window Frame: Window cross remains visible throughout the transition
• Time-of-Day Variations: Different sky colors and lighting based on current time
• Seasonal Changes: Visual variations throughout the year
• Customizable Duration: Set walking time from 3 to 60 minutes
• Retro CRT Interface: Authentic green-screen computer terminal experience

🎮 How to Play

1. Launch the Application

   python3 one_day.py

2. Set Walking Duration

   • Click on the green input box on the CRT screen
   • Type a number between 3-60 (minutes)
   • Press Enter to start

3. Experience the Transition

   • Watch as you stand up from your chair (2 seconds)
   • Walk to the window with natural movement (4.4 seconds)
   • Focus on the window as it expands (1.6 seconds)
   • Enjoy the peaceful walking scene

4. Restart

   • Press 'R' when the walk is complete to return to the room

🛠️ Installation

Prerequisites

• Python 3.7 or higher
• pygame library

Setup

1. Clone the repository

   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/one-day-walking-simulator.git
   cd one-day-walking-simulator

2. Install dependencies

   pip install pygame

3. Run the application

   python3 one_day.py

Alternative: Using the run script

chmod +x run_one_day.sh
./run_one_day.sh

🎨 Technical Features

Room Environment

• Large Window: 500x180 pixel window positioned behind CRT display
• CRT Monitor: 400x250 pixel retro computer screen with scan lines
• Detailed Keyboard: Realistic keyboard layout with individual keys (F1-F12, QWERTY, special keys)
• Natural Lighting: Room lighting adapts to time of day

Transition System

• 8-Second Smooth Transition: Carefully timed phases for natural movement
• Walking Bob Animation: Realistic up-down movement while walking
• Adaptive Window Scaling: Window grows smoothly while maintaining frame
• Persistent Cross Frame: Window dividers remain visible at all scales

Walking Scene

• Dynamic Sky: Colors change based on real-world time
• Seasonal Variations: Different visual themes throughout the year
• Character Animation: Smooth walking animation with bounce effects
• Progress Tracking: Visual progress bar and timer display

🎯 Controls

• Mouse: Click CRT input box to activate
• Keyboard: Type numbers (3-60) for duration
• Enter: Start walking experience
• R: Restart (when walking is complete)
• ESC: Quit application

🔧 Configuration

The application automatically detects:

• Current time of day for appropriate sky colors
• Current season for visual variations
• Screen resolution for optimal display

📋 System Requirements

• Operating System: macOS, Windows, Linux
• Python: 3.7+
• Memory: 100MB RAM
• Display: Any resolution (optimized for 1440x240 and above)
• Dependencies: pygame 2.0+

🎨 Screenshots

Room View

The initial room setup with CRT computer and large window behind.

Transition Sequence

Smooth camera movement from desk to window with walking animation.

Walking Scene

Peaceful seaside walking with dynamic sky and character animation.

🤝 Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please feel free to submit a Pull Request.

Development Setup

1. Fork the repository
2. Create a feature branch (git checkout -b feature/amazing-feature)
3. Commit your changes (git commit -m 'Add amazing feature')
4. Push to the branch (git push origin feature/amazing-feature)
5. Open a Pull Request

📄 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

🙏 Acknowledgments

• Inspired by the need for peaceful breaks during computer work
• Built with Python and pygame
• Designed for relaxation and mindfulness

📞 Support

If you encounter any issues or have questions:

• Open an issue on GitHub
• Check the troubleshooting section below

Troubleshooting

Issue: Application won't start

• Solution: Ensure Python 3.7+ and pygame are installed

Issue: Input box not responding

• Solution: Click directly on the green input box on the CRT screen

Issue: Window cross disappears during transition

• Solution: This has been fixed in the latest version - update to the newest release

🔄 Version History

• v1.0.0: Initial release with complete room-to-window transition system
• Features: 8-second transition, persistent window frame, detailed CRT interface

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Take a break, watch the walk, find your peace. 🌊