Simplify EXP formula for gameplay reasons

README.md

@@ -11,8 +11,6 @@
   - Ability logic
   - Ability activation indicator (?)
 - Natures
-- EXP logic
-  - Fix algorithm (currently inaccurate)
 - Pokemon summary screen
   - Move remembering (no cost?)
 - Capture logic
@@ -25,7 +23,6 @@
 - Modifiers
   - PP Up
   - Type enhancers
-  - Evolution items
   - Various mainline game items for various enhancements
   - Items that cause effects on hit (?)
   - Capture rate booster

src/battle-phases.ts

@@ -1131,7 +1131,7 @@ export class VictoryPhase extends PokemonPhase {
     const participantIds = this.scene.currentBattle.playerParticipantIds;
     const party = this.scene.getParty();
     const expShareModifier = this.scene.getModifier(ExpShareModifier) as ExpShareModifier;
-    const expValue = this.scene.getEnemyPokemon().getExpValue(party[0]);
+    const expValue = this.scene.getEnemyPokemon().getExpValue();
     for (let pm = 0; pm < party.length; pm++) {
       const pokemon = party[pm];
       if (!pokemon.hp)

src/pokemon.ts

@@ -651,9 +651,9 @@ export default abstract class Pokemon extends Phaser.GameObjects.Container {
     this.turnData = new PokemonTurnData();
   }
 
-  getExpValue(victor: Pokemon): integer {
-    return ((this.species.baseExp * this.level) / 5) * ((Math.round(Math.sqrt(2 * this.level + 10))
-      * Math.pow(2 * this.level + 10, 2)) / (Math.round(Math.sqrt(this.level + victor.level + 10)) * Math.pow(this.level + victor.level + 10, 2))) + 1;
+  getExpValue(): integer {
+    // Logic to factor in victor level has been removed for balancing purposes, so the player doesn't have to focus on EXP maxxing
+    return (this.species.baseExp * this.level) / 5 + 1;
   }
 
   tint(color: number, alpha?: number, duration?: integer, ease?: string) {