Main game development advancement report #4

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This update took longer than expected, but as said before, some things require more time.

The good thing is that all the changes made on this version brought us to a working product.

There's a lot to show, but we're on a tight schedule for the big opening of the alpha version on July the 4th!

So, here's the list. Sit down and enjoy.

Changelog

Fixed overflow of the awareness risk check caption when creating/joining a match.
Replaced #Arena chat with #Lobby.
Added logout confirmation prompt.
Added toast support.
Improved and simplified marketplace listing.
Match engine/board fixes and additions:
- Detached internal match flags from meta to allow reloads if needed.
- Added turn data on match class.
- Tuned match-related captions in the language file.
- Implemented static oponent cards reveal after prefill phase conclusion (after a reload).
- Implemented static pre-rendering of initial 3 random cards for each user after reload.
- Implemented animated oponent cards reveal after prefill phase conclusion (on incoming signal).
- Implemented animated pick of initial 3 random cards for each user on incoming signal.
- Added perspective to the coin flipping animation and in-board card reveals.
- Added hook for turn timer depletion.
- After joining a match, the board wasn't opening. It does now.
- Implemented 'pinch zoom' on the battle area.
- Added node/round counters.
- Tuned flow control blueprints.
- Other additions for full usability.
Chat improvements:
- Removed sound loop on chat message submission.
- Added support for in-battle chats.
- Improved layout and internals.
Reported bug fixes and feature requests:
- #BR230514 ~ Tuned viewport resizing when focusing text input boxes.
- #TR230512 ~ Replaced button+popup with textarea for sending chat messages on desktops.
- #BR230527A ~ Card's Story Repeated in Details (Main game / Alpha 0.0.5 / Open)
Added welcome text on the main view.
Added mnemonic board zoom.
Other minor additions and optimizations.