elkay frontend dd game

phase/Student_view/games/debtdilemma.py

@@ -4,9 +4,11 @@ from dataclasses import dataclass, field
 from typing import List, Optional, Dict, Literal
 import random
 import math
-import os
+import os, time
+from utils import api as backend
 from utils import db as dbapi
 
+DISABLE_DB = os.getenv("DISABLE_DB", "1") == "1"
 
 def load_css(file_name: str):
     try:
@@ -16,6 +18,18 @@ def load_css(file_name: str):
         st.warning("⚠️ Stylesheet not found. Please ensure 'assets/styles.css' exists.")
 
 
+def _refresh_global_xp():
+    user = st.session_state.get("user")
+    if not user:
+        return
+    try:
+        stats = backend.user_stats(user["user_id"]) if DISABLE_DB else dbapi.user_xp_and_level(user["user_id"])
+        st.session_state.xp = stats.get("xp", st.session_state.get("xp", 0))
+        st.session_state.streak = stats.get("streak", st.session_state.get("streak", 0))
+    except Exception as e:
+        st.warning(f"XP refresh failed: {e}")
+
+
 DD_SCOPE_CLASS = "dd-scope"  
 
 def _ensure_dd_css():
@@ -346,6 +360,8 @@ def init_state():
             missedPayments=0,
             creditScore=random.randint(200, 600),
         )
+        if "dd_start_ts" not in st.session_state:
+            st.session_state.dd_start_ts = time.time()
 
 # Fortnight helper (every 2 weeks)
 def current_fortnight() -> int:
@@ -420,6 +436,7 @@ def gen_random_event() -> Optional[RandomEvent]:
 # Game actions
 # ===============================
 def start_loan():
+    st.session_state.dd_start_ts = time.time()   # start elapsed timer
     st.session_state.gamePhase = "repaying"
     if DISBURSE_LOAN_TO_WALLET:
         st.session_state.wallet += st.session_state.loan.principal
@@ -955,6 +972,7 @@ def reset_game():
         if k not in {"user", "current_page", "xp", "streak", "current_game", "temp_user"}:
             del st.session_state[k]
     init_state()
+    st.session_state.dd_start_ts = time.time()   # fresh timer after reset
     st.rerun()
 
 def hospital_screen():
@@ -984,8 +1002,8 @@ def level_complete_screen():
             creditScore=st.session_state.loan.creditScore,
         )
         st.session_state.monthlyIncome = lvl.startingIncome
+        st.session_state.dd_start_ts = time.time()   # reset timer for new level
         st.session_state.gamePhase = "setup"
-    #  use scoped button
     st.buttondd("➡️ Start next level", on_click=_go_next, key="btn_next_level", variant="success")
 
 def completed_screen():