Builder's Notes
v1.1.0: Two New Acts
Version 1.1.0 adds the Juggling Act and Fire Breather to the roster, bringing the total to seven live circus acts. Both run on the same energy system that drives the rest of the show — your keystrokes, mouse movements, and clicks.
The Juggler tracks multiple balls in true parabolic arcs. The count scales with energy: two or three at idle, up to six at full power, with behind-the-back catches when the crowd goes wild. Getting the timing right required decoupling each ball’s phase so they don’t clump.
The Fire Breather uses the existing particle system but with a new heat-shimmer effect. Flame length grows with energy, and clicks produce bonus bursts. The trickiest part was colour blending — transitioning smoothly from deep red at the base to bright yellow at the tip without looking banded.
Both acts slot into the existing rotation system, so you’ll see them swap in and out alongside the original five. If you want to pin a favourite, the Settings panel now lets you toggle individual acts on and off.