fix: rebalance condition system to prevent 0% energy by split end

src-tauri/crates/olm_core/src/training.rs

@@ -856,7 +856,10 @@ pub fn process_scrim_block(game: &mut Game, weekday_num: u32) -> bool {
 /// weekly schedule) give full condition recovery with no training cost.
 /// Scrims focus can gain extra efficiency from stronger weekly scrim opponents.
 /// `weekday_num` is 0=Mon .. 6=Sun (chrono Weekday::num_days_from_monday()).
-pub fn process_training(game: &mut Game, weekday_num: u32) {
+/// `is_matchday` — when true, skips attribute-gain training and applies only
+/// a partial condition recovery so condition does not steadily drain to 0 %
+/// over the course of a split.
+pub fn process_training(game: &mut Game, weekday_num: u32, is_matchday: bool) {
     let manager_team_id = game.manager.team_id.clone();
     let rival_player_ids: Vec<String> = game
         .players
@@ -949,7 +952,7 @@ pub fn process_training(game: &mut Game, weekday_num: u32) {
                 .unwrap_or(&plan.default_focus);
 
             // On rest days or recovery-focused plans: no training cost
-            let condition_cost: u8 = if !is_training_day {
+            let condition_cost: u8 = if !is_training_day || is_matchday {
                 0
             } else {
                 match (player_focus, &plan.intensity) {
@@ -961,14 +964,18 @@ pub fn process_training(game: &mut Game, weekday_num: u32) {
             };
 
             // Recovery amount: rest days get boosted recovery (like mental reset days)
-            let recovery_base: f64 = if !is_training_day {
+            // On matchdays we apply a partial recovery (≈60 % of a rest day) so that
+            // condition does not steadily drain to 0 % over the course of a split.
+            let recovery_base: f64 = if is_matchday {
+                4.2 * plan.bonus.physio_mult * plan.medical_facility_mult
+            } else if !is_training_day {
                 7.0 * plan.bonus.physio_mult * plan.medical_facility_mult
             } else {
                 match player_focus {
                     TrainingFocus::MentalResetRecovery => {
                         9.0 * plan.bonus.physio_mult * plan.medical_facility_mult
                     }
-                    _ => 3.0 * plan.bonus.physio_mult * plan.medical_facility_mult,
+                    _ => 5.0 * plan.bonus.physio_mult * plan.medical_facility_mult,
                 }
             };
 
@@ -981,8 +988,8 @@ pub fn process_training(game: &mut Game, weekday_num: u32) {
             let condition_rec = recovery_factor_from_condition(player.condition);
             let fitness_rec = recovery_factor_from_fitness(player.fitness);
 
-            // On rest days: only recovery, no attribute gains
-            if !is_training_day {
+            // On rest days or matchdays: only recovery, no attribute gains
+            if !is_training_day || is_matchday {
                 let stamina_factor = player.attributes.mental_resilience as f64 / 100.0;
                 let recovery = (recovery_base
                     * (0.5 + stamina_factor * 0.5)

src-tauri/crates/olm_core/src/turn/mod.rs

@@ -61,9 +61,13 @@ where
         info!("[turn] process_day {}: matchday", today);
         simulate_matchday_with_capture(game, &today, on_capture);
         maybe_schedule_playoffs(game);
+        // Apply partial condition recovery even on matchdays so that player
+        // condition does not steadily drain to 0 % over the course of a split.
+        let weekday_num = game.clock.current_date.weekday().num_days_from_monday();
+        training::process_training(game, weekday_num, true);
     } else {
         let weekday_num = game.clock.current_date.weekday().num_days_from_monday();
-        training::process_training(game, weekday_num);
+        training::process_training(game, weekday_num, false);
         training::check_squad_fitness_warnings(game);
     }
 
@@ -126,6 +130,11 @@ pub fn finish_live_match_day(game: &mut Game) {
     news::generate_weekly_digest_news(game, &today);
     news::generate_pre_match_messages(game, &today);
 
+    // Apply partial condition recovery (matchday rate) so live-match
+    // days also restore some condition instead of only draining it.
+    let weekday_num = game.clock.current_date.weekday().num_days_from_monday();
+    training::process_training(game, weekday_num, true);
+
     crate::firing::check_manager_firing(game);
     crate::job_offers::check_job_offers(game);
     potential::process_potential_research(game);
@@ -135,7 +144,6 @@ pub fn finish_live_match_day(game: &mut Game) {
     game.day_phase = crate::game::DayPhase::Morning;
     crate::season_context::refresh_game_context(game);
 }
-
 // ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
 // Domain → Engine type conversion
 // ---------------------------------------------------------------------------

src-tauri/crates/olm_core/src/turn/post_match.rs

@@ -825,8 +825,13 @@ fn deplete_match_stamina(game: &mut Game, team_id: &str, report: &crate::engine:
             }
             let minutes_factor = minutes as f64 / 90.0;
             let stamina_factor = player.attributes.mental_resilience as f64 / 100.0;
-            let base_depletion = 40.0 * (1.0 - stamina_factor * 0.4);
-            let depletion = (base_depletion * minutes_factor) as u8;
+
+            // Randomised per-player depletion between 15-30 base.
+            // This replaces the old fixed 40, which was so aggressive that
+            // condition hit 0% midway through the split with no way to recover.
+            let random_base = 15.0 + rand::random::<f64>() * 15.0; // 15.0 – 30.0
+            let base_depletion = random_base * (1.0 - stamina_factor * 0.25);
+            let depletion = (base_depletion * minutes_factor).ceil() as u8;
             player.condition = player.condition.saturating_sub(depletion);
 
             if minutes >= 60 {