/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   HOME.CSS — Styles specific to the Areos home page
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/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   HERO
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#home {
  min-height:100vh;
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  text-align:center; overflow:hidden; position:relative;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 120% 60% at 50% -5%, rgba(138,43,226,.25) 0%, transparent 52%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 50% at 10% 100%, rgba(75,0,130,.4) 0%, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 50% at 90% 100%, rgba(0,191,255,.15) 0%, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 100% 40% at 50% 110%, rgba(255,47,179,.08) 0%, transparent 50%),
    url('../img/areos-bg-featured.jpg') center/cover no-repeat,
    var(--abyss);
  padding-top:var(--nav-h);
}
/* Architectural grid */
#home::before {
  content:''; position:absolute; inset:0; pointer-events:none;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(to right, rgba(255,47,179,.025) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(255,47,179,.025) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size:100px 100px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 80% at 50% 50%, black 30%, transparent 80%);
}
/* Side pillars */
#home::after {
  content:''; position:absolute; inset:0; pointer-events:none;
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,47,179,.08) 0%, transparent 12%),
    linear-gradient(270deg, rgba(255,47,179,.08) 0%, transparent 12%);
}

.hero-inner {
  position:relative; z-index:2; padding:75vh 24px 60px; width:100%; max-width:960px;
}
.hero-content-box {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(10,10,15,.75) 0%, rgba(26,0,51,.85) 50%, rgba(10,10,15,.9) 100%);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(138,43,226,.25);
  border-radius: 4px;
  padding: 40px 48px 36px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.5), 0 0 60px rgba(138,43,226,.08), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.04);
}
.hero-content-box::before {
  content:''; position:absolute; top:0; left:0; right:0; height:2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #FF2FB3, #8A2BE2, #00BFFF, #8A2BE2, #FF2FB3, transparent);
}
.hero-content-box::after {
  content:''; position:absolute; bottom:0; left:0; right:0; height:1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(138,43,226,.3), transparent);
}
/* Home hero overrides */
#home .hero-crest { font-size:28px; margin-bottom:20px; display:block; }
#home .hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(58px, 11vw, 130px);
  line-height:.88; letter-spacing:-3px; margin-bottom:10px;
  animation: fadeUp .7s .12s ease both;
}
.hero-banner-wrap {
  position:relative; display:block; margin:0 auto 20px; max-width:800px; width:100%;
  animation: fadeUp .8s .06s ease both;
}
.hero-banner-img {
  display:block; width:100%; height:auto; object-fit:contain;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 40px rgba(255,47,179,.4)) drop-shadow(0 0 60px rgba(138,43,226,.15));
}
@media (max-width:768px) {
  .hero-banner-wrap { max-width:90vw; }
}
@media (max-width:540px) {
  .hero-banner-wrap { max-width:95vw; }
}
.hero-tag {
  font-family:'Cinzel',serif; font-size:clamp(15px, 1.6vw, 18px);
  letter-spacing:7px; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--bone-mid);
  margin-bottom:32px; animation: fadeUp .7s .18s ease both;
}
.hero-desc {
  font-size: clamp(18px, 2.4vw, 26px);
  color:var(--bone); max-width:680px; margin:0 auto 40px;
  line-height:1.78; font-weight:400;
  animation: fadeUp .7s .24s ease both;
}
.hero-desc strong { color:var(--text-hi); font-style:normal; }

/* Badge strip */
.hero-badges {
  display:flex; justify-content:center; gap:10px; flex-wrap:wrap;
  margin-bottom:44px; animation: fadeUp .7s .3s ease both;
}
.hb {
  font-family:'Cinzel',serif; font-size:16px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:2px; text-transform:uppercase;
  padding:10px 20px; border-radius:2px; border:1px solid;
}
.hb-red { color:#FF4FD8; border-color:rgba(255,47,179,.4); background:rgba(255,47,179,.12); }
.hb-gold { color:var(--gold-bright); border-color:rgba(138,43,226,.4); background:rgba(138,43,226,.12); }
.hb-bone { color:var(--bone); border-color:rgba(168,152,192,.3); background:rgba(168,152,192,.1); }

/* CTA group */
.hero-ctas {
  display:flex; justify-content:center; gap:16px; flex-wrap:wrap;
  animation: fadeUp .7s .36s ease both;
}

/* Stat bar */
.hero-stats {
  display:flex; justify-content:center; margin-top:64px;
  animation: fadeUp .7s .44s ease both;
  border:1px solid var(--border-blood); border-radius:var(--radius);
  overflow:hidden; max-width:580px; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto;
  background:rgba(11,8,24,.85); backdrop-filter:blur(8px); position:relative;
}
.hero-stats::before {
  content:''; position:absolute; top:0; left:0; right:0; height:1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--blood), var(--gold), var(--blood), transparent);
  opacity:.5;
}
.hstat { flex:1; padding:20px 16px; text-align:center; border-right:1px solid var(--border-blood); }
.hstat:last-child { border-right:none; }
.hstat-val {
  font-family:'Cinzel',serif; font-size:clamp(20px, 3.5vw, 28px); font-weight:900;
  color:var(--gold-bright); line-height:1;
  text-shadow: 0 0 20px var(--gold-glow);
}
.hstat-lbl {
  font-family:'Cinzel',serif; font-size:15px; letter-spacing:2.5px;
  text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--text-md); margin-top:6px;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   FEATURES
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#features {
  padding:100px 0;
  background:var(--mid);
}
#features::before {
  content:''; position:absolute; top:0; left:0; right:0; height:2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--blood-dim), var(--gold-dim), var(--blood-dim), transparent);
}
#features::after {
  content:''; position:absolute; bottom:0; left:0; right:0; height:1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--blood-dim), transparent);
}

.feat-grid {
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3, 1fr); gap:1px;
  background:var(--border-blood); border:1px solid var(--border-blood);
  border-radius:4px; overflow:hidden;
}
.feat-card {
  background:var(--card); padding:36px 28px;
  position:relative; overflow:hidden; transition:background .3s;
}
.feat-card:hover { background:var(--card-h); }
.feat-card::before {
  content:''; position:absolute; top:0; left:0; right:0; height:2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--blood), var(--gold), var(--blood), transparent);
  opacity:0; transition:opacity .4s;
}
.feat-card:hover::before { opacity:1; }
.feat-card::after {
  content:''; position:absolute; bottom:0; right:0;
  width:18px; height:18px;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--border-blood);
  border-right:1px solid var(--border-blood);
  transition:border-color .3s;
}
.feat-card:hover::after { border-color:var(--blood-dim); }

.feat-icon-wrap {
  width:52px; height:52px; margin-bottom:18px;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  border:1px solid var(--border-blood); border-radius:var(--radius);
  background:rgba(255,47,179,.06); font-size:24px;
  transition:border-color .3s, box-shadow .3s;
}
.feat-card:hover .feat-icon-wrap {
  border-color:var(--blood-dim); box-shadow:0 0 16px rgba(255,47,179,.2);
}
.feat-name {
  font-family:'Cinzel',serif; font-size:17px; font-weight:700;
  color:var(--text-hi); margin-bottom:10px; letter-spacing:.4px;
}
.feat-body {
  font-size:17px; color:var(--bone-mid); line-height:1.72;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   PLAY / DOWNLOAD
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#play {
  padding:100px 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 90% at 50% 50%, rgba(255,47,179,.04) 0%, transparent 65%),
    var(--abyss);
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   DOWNLOAD CARDS
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.dl-cards {
  display:flex; justify-content:center; gap:24px; flex-wrap:wrap;
  margin-bottom:60px;
}
.dl-card {
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; text-align:center;
  text-decoration:none; width:220px; padding:36px 24px 28px;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(20,14,34,.85), rgba(26,0,51,.5));
  border:1px solid rgba(138,43,226,.2); border-radius:8px;
  transition:all .35s; position:relative; overflow:hidden;
}
.dl-card::before {
  content:''; position:absolute; top:0; left:0; right:0; height:3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #8A2BE2, #00BFFF);
  transition: height .3s;
}
.dl-card:hover {
  transform:translateY(-8px);
  border-color:rgba(138,43,226,.5);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 48px rgba(138,43,226,.2), 0 0 24px rgba(255,47,179,.08);
}
.dl-card:hover::before { height:4px; }
.dl-card-featured {
  border-color:rgba(255,47,179,.3);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(255,47,179,.1);
}
.dl-card-featured::before {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #FF2FB3, #8A2BE2, #00BFFF);
}
.dl-card-icon {
  font-size:42px; margin-bottom:16px; line-height:1;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CFA6FF, #8A2BE2, #00BFFF);
  -webkit-background-clip:text; -webkit-text-fill-color:transparent; background-clip:text;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(138,43,226,.4));
}
.dl-card-name {
  font-family:'Inter',sans-serif; font-size:20px; font-weight:700;
  color:#fff; margin-bottom:6px; letter-spacing:.5px;
}
.dl-card-meta {
  font-size:15px; color:var(--text-md); margin-bottom:18px; line-height:1.4;
}
.dl-card-badge {
  position:absolute; top:14px; right:14px;
  font-family:'Inter',sans-serif; font-size:11px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:1px; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:#fff; padding:3px 10px; border-radius:20px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #FF2FB3, #8A2BE2);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(255,47,179,.3);
}
.dl-card-btn {
  font-family:'Inter',sans-serif; font-size:15px; font-weight:600;
  color:#fff; padding:10px 28px; border-radius:4px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(138,43,226,.3), rgba(0,191,255,.2));
  border:1px solid rgba(138,43,226,.3);
  transition:all .3s; display:flex; align-items:center; gap:8px;
}
.dl-card:hover .dl-card-btn {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF2FB3, #8A2BE2);
  border-color:rgba(255,47,179,.6);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(255,47,179,.25);
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   4-STEP GETTING STARTED
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.start-steps {
  display:flex; align-items:flex-start; justify-content:center; gap:0;
  flex-wrap:wrap; margin-bottom:48px;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(20,14,34,.7), rgba(26,0,51,.4));
  border:1px solid rgba(138,43,226,.15); border-radius:8px;
  padding:36px 32px; position:relative; overflow:hidden;
}
.start-steps::before {
  content:''; position:absolute; top:0; left:0; right:0; height:2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #FF2FB3, #8A2BE2, #00BFFF, transparent);
}
.start-step {
  flex:1; min-width:180px; text-align:center; padding:0 20px;
}
.start-step-num {
  width:48px; height:48px; border-radius:50%; margin:0 auto 14px;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  font-family:'Inter',sans-serif; font-size:22px; font-weight:800; color:#fff;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF2FB3, #8A2BE2);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(255,47,179,.3), 0 0 0 3px rgba(138,43,226,.15);
}
.start-step-title {
  font-family:'Inter',sans-serif; font-size:19px; font-weight:700;
  color:#fff; margin-bottom:8px;
}
.start-step-desc {
  font-size:16px; color:var(--bone); line-height:1.6;
}
.start-step-desc a { color:#3FD6FF; text-decoration:none; border-bottom:1px solid rgba(63,214,255,.3); transition:all .2s; }
.start-step-desc a:hover { color:#00BFFF; text-shadow:0 0 8px rgba(0,191,255,.3); }
.start-step-arrow {
  display:flex; align-items:center; padding-top:16px;
  color:rgba(138,43,226,.4); font-size:18px;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS - COMPACT
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.sys-req {
  text-align:center; padding:20px 28px;
  background: rgba(20,14,34,.5); border:1px solid rgba(138,43,226,.1);
  border-radius:6px;
}
.sys-req-title {
  font-family:'Inter',sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-weight:600;
  letter-spacing:2px; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--text-md); margin-bottom:12px;
}
.sys-req-title i {
  color:var(--gold); margin-right:8px;
}
.sys-req-items {
  display:flex; justify-content:center; gap:28px; flex-wrap:wrap;
}
.sys-req-items span {
  font-size:15px; color:var(--bone); display:flex; align-items:center; gap:8px;
}
.sys-req-items span i {
  color:rgba(138,43,226,.6); font-size:14px;
}

@media (max-width:768px) {
  .dl-cards { flex-direction:column; align-items:center; }
  .dl-card { width:100%; max-width:320px; }
  .start-steps { flex-direction:column; align-items:center; }
  .start-step-arrow { transform:rotate(90deg); padding:8px 0; }
  .sys-req-items { flex-direction:column; align-items:center; gap:12px; }
}

/* Browser note */
.browser-note {
  margin-top:44px; padding:20px 28px;
  background:var(--card); border:1px solid var(--border-blood); border-radius:var(--radius);
  text-align:center; position:relative;
}
.browser-note::before {
  content:'\2694  BROWSER CLIENT  \2694';
  position:absolute; top:-9px; left:50%; transform:translateX(-50%);
  font-family:'Cinzel',serif; font-size:15px; letter-spacing:3px;
  color:var(--blood); background:var(--abyss); padding:0 12px; white-space:nowrap;
}
.browser-note p { font-size:17px; color:var(--text-md); }
.browser-note a { color:var(--blood-bright); text-decoration:none; border-bottom:1px solid var(--border-blood); }

/* Mobile callout banner */
.mobile-callout {
  margin-top:44px; padding:28px 36px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(138,43,226,.05) 0%, rgba(255,47,179,.05) 100%);
  border:1px solid var(--gold-dim); border-radius:var(--radius);
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:28px;
  position:relative; overflow:hidden;
}
.mobile-callout::before {
  content:''; position:absolute; top:0; left:0; right:0; height:2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold-dim), var(--blood-dim), var(--gold-dim), transparent);
}
.mobile-callout-icon { font-size:40px; flex-shrink:0; filter:drop-shadow(0 0 12px var(--gold-glow)); }
.mobile-callout-body { flex:1; }
.mobile-callout-title {
  font-family:'Cinzel',serif; font-size:16px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:1px;
  color:var(--gold-bright); margin-bottom:6px;
}
.mobile-callout-desc { font-size:17px; color:var(--bone-mid); line-height:1.65; }
.mobile-callout-badges { display:flex; gap:8px; margin-top:12px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.mc-badge {
  font-family:'Cinzel',serif; font-size:16px; letter-spacing:2px; text-transform:uppercase;
  padding:4px 12px; border-radius:1px; border:1px solid var(--gold-dim);
  color:var(--gold-bright); background:rgba(138,43,226,.07);
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   STAFF
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#staff {
  padding:100px 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 50% at 50% 0%, rgba(255,47,179,.05) 0%, transparent 60%),
    var(--abyss);
  position:relative;
}
#staff::before {
  content:''; position:absolute; top:0; left:0; right:0; height:1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--blood-dim), transparent);
}

.staff-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4, 1fr); gap:16px; }
.staff-card {
  background:var(--card); border:1px solid var(--border-blood); border-radius:var(--radius);
  padding:28px 18px; text-align:center;
  transition:all .3s; position:relative; overflow:hidden;
}
.staff-card::after {
  content:''; position:absolute; top:0; left:0; right:0; height:1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--blood-dim), transparent);
  opacity:0; transition:opacity .3s;
}
.staff-card:hover {
  background:var(--card-h); transform:translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow:0 12px 40px rgba(255,47,179,.1);
}
.staff-card:hover::after { opacity:1; }
.staff-card.owner:hover { border-color:var(--gold-dim); box-shadow:0 12px 40px rgba(138,43,226,.08); }

.s-avatar {
  width:72px; height:72px; border-radius:50%; margin:0 auto 14px;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  font-size:28px; position:relative;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--mid), var(--card-h));
  border:2px solid var(--border-blood);
}
.s-avatar-ring { position:absolute; inset:-3px; border-radius:50%; border:2px solid transparent; }
.owner .s-avatar-ring { border-color:var(--gold); box-shadow:0 0 14px var(--gold-glow); }
.admin .s-avatar-ring { border-color:var(--blood); }
.mod .s-avatar-ring { border-color:#6644aa; }
.dev .s-avatar-ring { border-color:#1a7a44; }

.s-name { font-family:'Cinzel',serif; font-size:17px; font-weight:700; color:var(--text-hi); margin-bottom:6px; }
.s-role {
  font-family:'Cinzel',serif; font-size:16px; letter-spacing:2.5px; text-transform:uppercase;
  padding:3px 10px; border-radius:1px; border:1px solid; margin-bottom:12px; display:inline-block;
}
.r-owner { color:var(--gold-bright); border-color:var(--gold-dim); background:rgba(138,43,226,.08); }
.r-admin { color:#FF4FD8; border-color:var(--blood-dim); background:rgba(255,47,179,.08); }
.r-mod { color:#aa77ee; border-color:#44226a; background:rgba(100,50,168,.08); }
.r-dev { color:#44bb77; border-color:#1a4a2a; background:rgba(26,100,50,.08); }
.s-bio { font-size:16px; color:var(--text-md); line-height:1.55; }
.s-status {
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; gap:6px; margin-top:12px;
  font-family:'Cinzel',serif; font-size:16px; letter-spacing:2px; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--text-md);
}
.sdot { width:6px; height:6px; border-radius:50%; }
.sdot.on { background:#00CCAA; box-shadow:0 0 7px rgba(0,255,209,.5); }
.sdot.off { background:var(--text-lo); }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   HISCORES (embedded on home page)
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#hiscores {
  padding:100px 0; background:var(--mid); position:relative;
}
#hiscores::before {
  content:''; position:absolute; top:0; left:0; right:0; height:1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--blood-dim), transparent);
}

.hs-tabs {
  display:flex; gap:2px; margin-bottom:20px;
  background:var(--card); border:1px solid var(--border-blood); border-radius:var(--radius);
  padding:4px; width:fit-content; overflow-x:auto; max-width:100%;
}
.hs-tab {
  font-family:'Cinzel',serif; font-size:16px; letter-spacing:2px; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--text-md); background:none; border:none; padding:9px 16px;
  border-radius:1px; cursor:pointer; transition:.2s; white-space:nowrap;
}
.hs-tab.active {
  color:var(--blood-bright); background:rgba(255,47,179,.09);
  border:1px solid var(--border-blood); text-shadow:0 0 10px rgba(255,47,179,.5);
}
.hs-tab:hover:not(.active) { color:var(--text-md); }

.hs-search { display:flex; gap:10px; margin-bottom:18px; }
.hs-input {
  flex:1; max-width:320px;
  background:var(--card); border:1px solid var(--border-blood);
  color:var(--text-hi); font-family:'Inter',sans-serif; font-size:17px;
  padding:11px 16px; border-radius:var(--radius); outline:none; transition:border-color .2s;
}
.hs-input::placeholder { color:var(--text-md); }
.hs-input:focus { border-color:var(--blood-dim); }
.hs-sbtn {
  font-family:'Cinzel',serif; font-size:16px; letter-spacing:2px; text-transform:uppercase;
  background:var(--card); border:1px solid var(--border-blood); color:var(--text-md);
  padding:11px 20px; border-radius:var(--radius); cursor:pointer; transition:.2s;
}
.hs-sbtn:hover { border-color:var(--blood-dim); color:var(--blood-bright); }

.hs-table {
  width:100%; border-collapse:collapse;
  background:var(--card); border:1px solid var(--border-blood);
  border-radius:var(--radius); overflow:hidden;
}
.hs-table thead tr { background:rgba(255,47,179,.06); border-bottom:1px solid var(--border-blood); }
.hs-table th {
  font-family:'Cinzel',serif; font-size:16px; letter-spacing:3px; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--blood); padding:14px 18px; text-align:left;
}
.hs-table tbody tr { border-bottom:1px solid var(--border); transition:background .15s; cursor:pointer; }
.hs-table tbody tr:last-child { border-bottom:none; }
.hs-table tbody tr:hover { background:var(--card-h); }
.hs-table td { padding:13px 18px; font-size:17px; color:var(--bone-mid); }
.td-rank { font-family:'Cinzel',serif; font-weight:700; width:56px; }
.rk1 { color:var(--gold-bright); text-shadow:0 0 12px var(--gold-glow); }
.rk2 { color:#c0c0c0; }
.rk3 { color:#b06a30; }
.rkn { color:var(--text-md); }
.td-name { color:var(--text-hi); }
.td-lv { font-family:'Cinzel',serif; font-weight:700; color:var(--blood-bright); }
.td-xp { font-size:16px; color:var(--text-md); }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   FEATURE CARD FONT AWESOME ICONS
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.feat-icon-wrap i {
  font-size:22px; color:var(--blood-bright);
  transition:color .3s;
}
.feat-card:hover .feat-icon-wrap i {
  color:var(--gold-bright);
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   LATEST UPDATES
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
#latest-updates {
  padding:100px 0;
  background:var(--mid); position:relative;
}
#latest-updates::before {
  content:''; position:absolute; top:0; left:0; right:0; height:1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--blood-dim), transparent);
}

.updates-grid {
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3, 1fr); gap:20px;
}
.update-card {
  background:var(--card); border:1px solid var(--border-blood); border-radius:var(--radius);
  padding:28px 24px; position:relative; overflow:hidden;
  transition:background .3s, transform .3s, box-shadow .3s;
}
.update-card::before {
  content:''; position:absolute; top:0; left:0; right:0; height:2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--blood), var(--gold), var(--blood), transparent);
  opacity:0; transition:opacity .4s;
}
.update-card:hover {
  background:var(--card-h); transform:translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow:0 8px 32px rgba(255,47,179,.1);
}
.update-card:hover::before { opacity:1; }

.update-date {
  font-family:'Cinzel',serif; font-size:15px; letter-spacing:3px;
  text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--blood); margin-bottom:12px;
}
.update-title {
  font-family:'Cinzel',serif; font-size:18px; font-weight:700;
  color:var(--text-hi); margin-bottom:10px; line-height:1.3;
}
.update-excerpt {
  font-size:17px; color:var(--bone-mid);
  line-height:1.7; margin-bottom:16px;
}
.update-link {
  font-family:'Cinzel',serif; font-size:15px; letter-spacing:2px;
  text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--blood-bright);
  text-decoration:none; border-bottom:1px solid var(--border-blood);
  transition:color .2s;
}
.update-link:hover { color:var(--gold); }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   HISCORES CTA
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.hs-cta-wrap {
  text-align:center; margin-top:36px;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   HOME FOOTER (full 4-column grid variant)
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
/* Home page uses the larger footer with padding:72px 40px 40px */
/* Override footer padding for home page if needed */

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   HOME RESPONSIVE
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
@media (max-width:1024px) {
  .feat-grid { grid-template-columns:repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .staff-grid { grid-template-columns:repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .play-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .updates-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; }
}

@media (max-width:768px) {
  .feat-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .hero-stats { flex-direction:row; }
  .hstat { padding:16px 10px; }
  .hstat-val { font-size:20px; }
}

@media (max-width:600px) {
  .mobile-callout { flex-direction:column; text-align:center; padding:22px 20px; }
  .mobile-callout-badges { justify-content:center; }
}

@media (max-width:540px) {
  .staff-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .play-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .hero-stats { flex-direction:column; }
  .hstat { border-right:none !important; border-bottom:1px solid var(--border-blood); }
  .hstat:last-child { border-bottom:none; }
  .hs-tabs { gap:0; }
  .hs-tab { padding:8px 10px; font-size:15px; }
  .feat-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .updates-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   WATCH TRAILER BUTTON
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.btn-trailer {
  font-family:'Cinzel',serif; font-size:18px; letter-spacing:2px;
  text-transform:uppercase; font-weight:700; cursor:pointer;
  color:#fff; background:transparent;
  border:1px solid var(--gold-dim); padding:18px 48px;
  border-radius:var(--radius); display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:10px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(138,43,226,.1);
  transition: all .3s;
}
.btn-trailer i {
  font-size:20px; color:var(--gold-bright);
  transition: transform .3s;
}
.btn-trailer:hover {
  background:rgba(138,43,226,.1); border-color:var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 24px var(--gold-glow);
  transform:translateY(-2px);
}
.btn-trailer:hover i { transform:scale(1.2); }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   VIDEO SHOWCASE SECTION
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.video-grid {
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit, minmax(340px, 1fr));
  gap:28px; max-width:1000px; margin:0 auto;
}
.video-card {
  border:1px solid var(--border-blood); border-radius:var(--radius);
  overflow:hidden; background:var(--card); cursor:pointer;
  transition: transform .3s, box-shadow .3s, border-color .3s;
}
.video-card:hover {
  transform:translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 40px rgba(255,47,179,.3);
  border-color:var(--blood);
}
.video-card-featured {
  grid-column: 1 / -1; max-width:800px; margin:0 auto; width:100%;
}
.video-thumb {
  position:relative; aspect-ratio:16/9; overflow:hidden; background:#000;
}
.video-thumb video {
  width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; pointer-events:none;
}
.video-play-overlay {
  position:absolute; inset:0; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  background:rgba(2,1,10,.5); transition:background .3s;
}
.video-play-overlay i {
  font-size:48px; color:var(--bone);
  width:80px; height:80px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  border-radius:50%; border:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.3);
  background:rgba(255,47,179,.4); backdrop-filter:blur(4px);
  transition: all .3s;
}
.video-card:hover .video-play-overlay { background:rgba(2,1,10,.3); }
.video-card:hover .video-play-overlay i {
  transform:scale(1.1);
  background:rgba(255,47,179,.6); border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.5);
  box-shadow: 0 0 30px var(--blood-glow);
}
.video-badge {
  position:absolute; top:12px; left:12px;
  font-family:'Cinzel',serif; font-size:13px; letter-spacing:2px; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--gold-bright); background:rgba(2,1,10,.8); backdrop-filter:blur(6px);
  border:1px solid var(--gold-dim); padding:5px 14px; border-radius:var(--radius);
}
.video-info { padding:20px 24px; }
.video-title {
  font-family:'Cinzel',serif; font-size:20px; font-weight:700;
  color:var(--text-hi); margin-bottom:6px;
}
.video-desc { font-size:16px; color:var(--bone-mid); line-height:1.6; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   TRAILER MODAL
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.trailer-overlay {
  position:fixed; inset:0; z-index:100000;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  background:rgba(0,0,0,.92); backdrop-filter:blur(12px);
  opacity:0; pointer-events:none;
  transition: opacity .4s;
}
.trailer-overlay.active { opacity:1; pointer-events:all; }
.trailer-inner {
  position:relative; width:90vw; max-width:1100px;
  border:1px solid var(--border-blood); border-radius:var(--radius);
  overflow:hidden; box-shadow: 0 0 80px rgba(255,47,179,.3);
}
.trailer-inner video {
  display:block; width:100%; height:auto; max-height:80vh;
  background:#000;
}
.trailer-close {
  position:absolute; top:12px; right:16px; z-index:10;
  font-size:32px; color:var(--bone); background:rgba(0,0,0,.6);
  border:1px solid var(--border-blood); border-radius:50%;
  width:44px; height:44px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  cursor:pointer; transition: all .25s; line-height:1;
}
.trailer-close:hover {
  background:var(--blood); border-color:var(--blood-bright);
  transform:scale(1.1);
}

@media (max-width:768px) {
  .video-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .trailer-inner { width:96vw; }
  .video-play-overlay i { font-size:36px; width:64px; height:64px; }
}
@media (max-width:540px) {
  .btn-trailer { width:100%; max-width:300px; justify-content:center; }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   #17 — SVG SECTION DIVIDERS
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.section-divider {
  width:100%; height:60px; position:relative; margin:-1px 0;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.section-divider svg {
  display:block; width:100%; height:100%;
  fill: var(--abyss);
}
.section-divider-blood svg { fill: var(--blood-faint); }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   GOLD SHIMMER ON HERO TITLE
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.hero-title .t-line {
  background-size: 200% 100%;
  animation: goldShimmer 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes goldShimmer {
  0% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
  50% { background-position: 100% 50%; }
  100% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   OFFICIAL CONTENT CREATOR SECTION
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
#content-creator {
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 50% at 50% 50%, rgba(255,47,179,.06) 0%, transparent 60%),
    var(--abyss);
}

.creator-card-wrap {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 40px;
}

.creator-card {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 560px;
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: 6px;
  overflow: visible;
}

/* Animated gold border */
.creator-card-border {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -2px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: conic-gradient(
    from 0deg,
    var(--gold),
    var(--gold-dim),
    var(--gold-bright),
    var(--gold),
    var(--gold-dim),
    var(--gold-bright),
    var(--gold)
  );
  animation: creatorBorderSpin 6s linear infinite;
  z-index: 0;
}
@keyframes creatorBorderSpin {
  0%   { filter: hue-rotate(0deg); }
  100% { filter: hue-rotate(360deg); }
}

/* Subtle gold glow behind card */
.creator-card-glow {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -30px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 50%, rgba(138,43,226,.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  animation: creatorPulse 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes creatorPulse {
  0%, 100% { opacity: .6; }
  50%      { opacity: 1; }
}

.creator-card-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(170deg, #140E22 0%, #0D0818 100%);
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 50px 40px 44px;
  text-align: center;
}

.creator-eyebrow {
  font-family: 'Cinzel', serif;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 4px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  opacity: .85;
}

.creator-avatar {
  position: relative;
  width: 100px;
  height: 100px;
  margin: 0 auto 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, #1C1430, #0D0818);
  font-size: 42px;
  color: #ff0000;
}
.creator-avatar-ring {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -4px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid var(--gold);
  opacity: .5;
  animation: creatorRingPulse 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes creatorRingPulse {
  0%, 100% { opacity: .35; box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(138,43,226,.15); }
  50%      { opacity: .7;  box-shadow: 0 0 24px rgba(138,43,226,.3); }
}

.creator-avatar .fab.fa-youtube {
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 12px rgba(255,0,0,.5));
}

.creator-name {
  font-family: 'Cinzel Decorative', 'Cinzel', serif;
  font-size: clamp(36px, 6vw, 52px);
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-bright), var(--gold), #CFA6FF, var(--gold));
  background-size: 200% 200%;
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  animation: goldShimmer 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.creator-tagline {
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-size: 16px;
  color: var(--text-md);
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.creator-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 14px;
  justify-content: center;
}

/* YouTube red button */
.btn-youtube {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 14px 30px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #cc0000, #ff0000);
  color: #fff;
  font-family: 'Cinzel', serif;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  text-decoration: none;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 4px;
  transition: all .3s;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(255,0,0,.25);
}
.btn-youtube:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff0000, #ff3333);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 30px rgba(255,0,0,.4);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Gold outline button */
.btn-creator-outline {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 14px 30px;
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-family: 'Cinzel', serif;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  text-decoration: none;
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-dim);
  border-radius: 4px;
  transition: all .3s;
}
.btn-creator-outline:hover {
  background: rgba(138,43,226,.08);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(138,43,226,.15);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .creator-card-inner { padding: 36px 20px 32px; }
  .creator-actions { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; }
  .btn-youtube, .btn-creator-outline { justify-content: center; }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   PLATFORM DOWNLOAD BUTTONS
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
a.plat-btn, a.plat-btn:link, a.plat-btn:visited, a.plat-btn:hover, a.plat-btn:active {
  color:#F5F5FF !important; text-decoration:none !important;
}
.plat-btn {
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:16px; padding:20px 24px;
  border-radius:12px;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.03);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  transition: all .35s ease;
  position:relative; overflow:hidden;
}
.plat-btn::before {
  content:''; position:absolute; inset:0; opacity:0;
  transition: opacity .35s;
}
.plat-btn:hover { transform:translateY(-3px); }
.plat-btn:hover::before { opacity:1; }

/* Windows — Blue */
.plat-windows { border-color: rgba(0,120,215,.2); }
.plat-windows .plat-icon { color:#0078D7; background:rgba(0,120,215,.1); box-shadow:0 0 20px rgba(0,120,215,.15); }
.plat-windows::before { background:linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0,120,215,.08), rgba(0,120,215,.02)); }
.plat-windows:hover { border-color:rgba(0,120,215,.4); box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,120,215,.2); }
.plat-windows .plat-dl { color:#0078D7; }

/* Linux — Orange/Amber */
.plat-linux { border-color: rgba(255,165,0,.2); }
.plat-linux .plat-icon { color:#FFA500; background:rgba(255,165,0,.1); box-shadow:0 0 20px rgba(255,165,0,.15); }
.plat-linux::before { background:linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,165,0,.08), rgba(255,165,0,.02)); }
.plat-linux:hover { border-color:rgba(255,165,0,.4); box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(255,165,0,.2); }
.plat-linux .plat-dl { color:#FFA500; }

/* Android — Green */
.plat-android { border-color: rgba(61,220,132,.2); }
.plat-android .plat-icon { color:#3DDC84; background:rgba(61,220,132,.1); box-shadow:0 0 20px rgba(61,220,132,.15); }
.plat-android::before { background:linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(61,220,132,.08), rgba(61,220,132,.02)); }
.plat-android:hover { border-color:rgba(61,220,132,.4); box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(61,220,132,.2); }
.plat-android .plat-dl { color:#3DDC84; }

.plat-icon {
  width:56px; height:56px; border-radius:12px;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  font-size:26px; flex-shrink:0;
  transition: all .35s;
}
.plat-btn:hover .plat-icon { transform:scale(1.1); }

.plat-info { flex:1; }
.plat-name {
  font-family:'Inter',sans-serif; font-size:18px; font-weight:700;
  color:#F5F5FF; margin-bottom:3px; letter-spacing:.5px;
}
.plat-meta {
  font-size:14px; color:rgba(245,245,255,.5); letter-spacing:.5px;
}

.plat-dl {
  width:44px; height:44px; border-radius:50%;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  font-size:18px; flex-shrink:0;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.05); border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  transition: all .35s;
}
.plat-btn:hover .plat-dl {
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  transform:scale(1.1);
}

@media (max-width:540px) {
  .plat-btn { padding:16px 18px; gap:12px; }
  .plat-icon { width:44px; height:44px; font-size:22px; }
  .plat-name { font-size:16px; }
}