From 8773f25e66e8c3521df5e78a13f634fd49222beb Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Flashfyre <flashfireex@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 15 Apr 2023 22:12:59 -0400
Subject: [PATCH] Simplify EXP formula for gameplay reasons

---
 README.md            | 3 ---
 src/battle-phases.ts | 2 +-
 src/pokemon.ts       | 6 +++---
 3 files changed, 4 insertions(+), 7 deletions(-)

diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 97512f53a68..44696972404 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/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
diff --git a/src/battle-phases.ts b/src/battle-phases.ts
index f9b60cd4339..1629112afbf 100644
--- a/src/battle-phases.ts
+++ b/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)
diff --git a/src/pokemon.ts b/src/pokemon.ts
index d237c21db46..68de983bb2f 100644
--- a/src/pokemon.ts
+++ b/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) {