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   EXITIALIZ — Magazine/Editorial Design System
   Background images © ArenaNet, used temporarily.
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/* ── DESIGN TOKENS ─────────────────────────────────────── */
:root {
  --bg-900:      #050914;
  --bg-800:      #0a1121;
  --bg-700:      #111827;
  --orange-400:  #ffb347;
  --orange-500:  #ff8c2a;
  --orange-600:  #e6761f;
  --purple-400:  #a78bfa;
  --purple-500:  #7c5cff;
  --purple-600:  #5b3df5;
  --blue-400:    #60a5fa;
  --blue-500:    #3b82f6;
  --gold-400:    #fcd34d;
  --gold-500:    #f59e0b;
  --green-400:   #4ade80;
  --green-500:   #22c55e;
  --red-500:     #ef4444;
  --pink-400:    #f472b6;

  --text-primary:   #ffffff;
  --text-secondary: rgba(255,255,255,0.72);
  --text-muted:     rgba(255,255,255,0.45);

  --border-subtle:  rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  --border-accent:  rgba(255,179,87,0.2);

  --font-serif:  "Playfair Display", "Georgia", serif;
  --font-display:"Raleway", "Segoe UI", sans-serif;
  --font-ui:     "Mulish", "Segoe UI", sans-serif;

  --radius-sm:   6px;
  --radius-md:   10px;
  --radius-lg:   16px;
  --radius-xl:   24px;
  --radius-pill: 999px;

  --ease-out:    cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --ease-spring: cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);

  --navbar-h:    62px;
  --ticker-h:    36px;
  --total-top:   calc(var(--navbar-h) + var(--ticker-h));
}

/* ── RESET ──────────────────────────────────────────────── */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
html { font-size: 1rem; scroll-behavior: smooth; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; }
body { margin: 0; font-family: var(--font-ui); background: var(--bg-900); color: var(--text-primary); line-height: 1.6; overflow-x: hidden; }
h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6 { margin: 0; line-height: 1.1; }
p { margin: 0 0 1rem; }
a { color: var(--orange-500); text-decoration: none; }
img, svg { vertical-align: middle; }
ul { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 8px; height: 8px; }
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: #484b51; border-radius: 4px; }
::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: #1e2124; }

/* ── CONTAINER ──────────────────────────────────────────── */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1380px;
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding-inline: clamp(1rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* ── SECTION BASE ───────────────────────────────────────── */
.section { padding: clamp(4rem, 7vw, 6rem) 0; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }

/* ── BUTTONS ────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.6rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-family: var(--font-ui); font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.875rem;
  cursor: pointer; border: 1px solid transparent; text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.22s var(--ease-out);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.btn:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); }

.btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--orange-500), var(--orange-600));
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(255,140,42,0.35);
}
.btn-primary:hover { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--orange-400), var(--orange-500)); box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(255,140,42,0.5); color: #fff; }

.btn-secondary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--purple-500), var(--purple-600));
  color: #fff; box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(124,92,255,0.35);
}
.btn-secondary:hover { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--purple-400), var(--purple-500)); color: #fff; }

.btn-outline {
  background: transparent; border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.2); color: var(--text-secondary);
}
.btn-outline:hover { border-color: var(--orange-500); color: var(--orange-400); background: rgba(255,140,42,0.06); }

.btn-ghost { background: transparent; color: var(--text-secondary); }
.btn-ghost:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06); color: var(--text-primary); }

.btn-outline-light { background: transparent; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.35); color: #fff; }
.btn-outline-light:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12); }

/* Cover buttons */
.btn-cover-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--orange-500), var(--orange-600));
  color: #fff; border-radius: var(--radius-pill); padding: 0.85rem 2.2rem;
  font-size: 1rem; font-family: var(--font-ui); font-weight: 700;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(255,140,42,0.45);
  transition: all 0.25s var(--ease-out); text-decoration: none;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
}
.btn-cover-primary:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(255,140,42,0.6); color: #fff; }

.btn-cover-ghost {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); color: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.25); border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  padding: 0.85rem 2.2rem; font-size: 1rem; font-family: var(--font-ui); font-weight: 700;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px); transition: all 0.25s var(--ease-out); text-decoration: none;
}
.btn-cover-ghost:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.18); transform: translateY(-2px); }

/* ── ANIMATIONS ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
.pulse-dot { animation: pulse 2s ease infinite; }
@keyframes pulse { 0%, 100% { opacity: 1; } 50% { opacity: 0.3; } }

.fade-in-up { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(28px); transition: opacity 0.7s var(--ease-out), transform 0.7s var(--ease-out); }
.fade-in-up.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }


/* ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   BREAKING NEWS TICKER
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.ticker-bar {
  height: var(--ticker-h);
  background: rgba(5,9,20,0.97);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  z-index: 1100;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px) saturate(1.5);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px) saturate(1.5);
}
.ticker-bar-inner {
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex: 1;
  margin-left: calc(clamp(1rem, 4vw, 2.5rem) + var(--total-top) + 1.5rem);
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ff8c2a, #e6761f);
}

.ticker-label {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
  padding: 0 1.25rem;
  height: 100%;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #fff;
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.ticker-track { flex: 1; overflow: hidden; position: relative; white-space: nowrap; }
.ticker-content {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.95);
  animation: ticker-scroll 38s linear infinite;
  padding-left: 2rem;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.ticker-content span { white-space: nowrap; }
.ticker-dot { font-size: 0.5rem; opacity: 0.6; }
@keyframes ticker-scroll {
  from { transform: translateX(0); }
  to   { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}


/* ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   NAVBAR
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.navbar {
  position: fixed;
  top: var(--ticker-h); left: 0; right: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  height: var(--navbar-h);
  background: rgba(5,9,20,0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px) saturate(1.5);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px) saturate(1.5);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  transition: background 0.3s var(--ease-out), box-shadow 0.3s var(--ease-out);
}
.navbar.scrolled { background: rgba(5,9,20,0.97); box-shadow: 0 4px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.5); }

.navbar-inner {
  max-width: 1380px; margin-inline: auto;
  padding-left: calc(clamp(1rem, 4vw, 2.5rem) + var(--total-top));
  padding-right: clamp(1rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
  height: 100%; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1.75rem;
}

.brand-square {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: clamp(1rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
  width: var(--total-top);
  height: var(--total-top);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-decoration: none;
  z-index: 1200;
}
.brand-square .brand-icon-img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: contain; padding: 12px; display: block; }
.brand-name {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.25rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff, var(--orange-400));
  -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; background-clip: text;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.brand-tag {
  font-size: 0.62rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-muted); margin-left: 0.15rem;
  border-left: 1px solid var(--border-subtle); padding-left: 0.55rem;
}

.navbar-nav { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.15rem; flex: 1; }
.nav-item { position: relative; }
.nav-link {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.3rem;
  padding: 0.4rem 0.7rem; border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary); text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s, background 0.2s; cursor: pointer; white-space: nowrap;
}
.nav-link:hover, .nav-link.active { color: var(--text-primary); background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06); }
.nav-link.active { color: var(--orange-400); }
.nav-chevron { font-size: 0.6rem; transition: transform 0.2s; }
.nav-item:hover .nav-chevron { transform: rotate(180deg); }

.dropdown-menu {
  display: none; position: absolute; top: calc(100% + 8px); left: 0;
  min-width: 190px; background: rgba(10,17,33,0.98);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px); border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md); box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.55);
  padding: 0.4rem; z-index: 100; animation: dropIn 0.18s var(--ease-out);
}
@keyframes dropIn { from { opacity:0; transform: translateY(-6px); } to { opacity:1; transform: translateY(0); } }
.nav-item:hover .dropdown-menu { display: block; }
.dropdown-item {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem; padding: 0.55rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm); font-size: 0.875rem; font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-secondary); text-decoration: none; transition: all 0.18s;
}
.dropdown-item:hover { color: var(--text-primary); background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07); }
.dropdown-item i { width: 16px; color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 0.78rem; }

.navbar-actions { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.55rem; margin-left: auto; }

.navbar-toggler { display: none; flex-direction: column; gap: 5px; background: none; border: none; cursor: pointer; padding: 0.5rem; flex-shrink: 0; }
.navbar-toggler span { display: block; width: 23px; height: 2px; background: var(--text-primary); border-radius: 2px; transition: transform 0.25s, opacity 0.25s; }
.navbar-toggler.open span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.navbar-toggler.open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.navbar-toggler.open span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

.mobile-nav {
  display: none; position: fixed; top: var(--total-top); left: 0; right: 0;
  background: rgba(5,9,20,0.99); backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle); padding: 1.5rem; z-index: 999;
  opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-10px); pointer-events: none;
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease-out), opacity 0.3s var(--ease-out);
}
.mobile-nav.open { transform: translateY(0); opacity: 1; pointer-events: all; display: block; }
.mobile-nav-list { margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.mobile-nav-list li { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle); }
.mobile-nav-link { display: block; padding: 0.85rem 0; font-weight: 700; font-size: 1rem; color: var(--text-secondary); text-decoration: none; }
.mobile-nav-link:hover { color: var(--text-primary); }
.mobile-nav-actions { display: flex; gap: 0.75rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }


/* ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   COVER HERO — Magazine Cover
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.cover-hero {
  position: relative;
  height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;   /* content anchors to bottom */
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Full-bleed background image */
.cover-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center 20%;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  filter: saturate(1.15) contrast(1.05) brightness(0.9);
  transform: scale(1.03);
  transition: transform 8s ease-out;
}
.cover-hero:hover .cover-bg { transform: scale(1.06); }

/* Multi-stop gradient overlay — dramatic magazine look */
.cover-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(to top,
      rgba(5,9,20,0.97) 0%,
      rgba(5,9,20,0.75) 28%,
      rgba(5,9,20,0.25) 55%,
      rgba(5,9,20,0.1)  72%,
      rgba(5,9,20,0.45) 100%
    ),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 60% at 20% 100%, rgba(255,140,42,0.16) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 50% at 80% 0%,  rgba(124,92,255,0.1) 0%, transparent 55%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Film grain texture */
.cover-grain {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 256 256' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cfilter id='noise'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.9' numOctaves='4' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3CfeColorMatrix type='saturate' values='0'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23noise)' opacity='0.035'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  pointer-events: none; opacity: 0.6;
}

.cover-inner {
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
  max-width: 1380px; margin-inline: auto;
  /* generous bottom padding so content breathes above the section below */
  padding: var(--total-top) clamp(1rem, 4vw, 2.5rem) clamp(3.5rem, 6vw, 5.5rem);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1.25rem;
  width: 100%;
}

.cover-meta-bar {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1.5rem; flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.cover-category {
  font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase; padding: 0.3rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
}
.cover-category--orange {
  background: var(--orange-500); color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(255,140,42,0.5);
}

.cover-date {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.45rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 600; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
}
.cover-date .pulse-dot { color: var(--green-400); }

/* EDITORIAL HEADLINE — Playfair Display */
.cover-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.8vw, 3.75rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1.05;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  max-width: 600px;
  text-shadow: 0 4px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
}
.cover-title em {
  font-style: italic;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--orange-400), var(--gold-400));
  -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; background-clip: text;
}

.cover-standfirst {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.6vw, 1.2rem);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78);
  max-width: 560px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-weight: 500;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
}

.cover-actions { display: flex; gap: 1rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* Floating live stats bar */
.cover-live-strip {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  padding: 1rem 0;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.cover-stat-pill { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.65rem; }
.cover-stat-pill i { color: var(--orange-400); font-size: 0.9rem; }
.cstat-val {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.6rem; font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-primary); line-height: 1;
}
.cstat-label { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--text-muted); font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.2; }
.cover-stat-divider { width: 1px; height: 36px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12); }

/* Issue watermark */
.cover-issue-mark {
  position: absolute; top: calc(var(--total-top) + 1.5rem); right: 2rem;
  font-size: 0.65rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  writing-mode: vertical-rl; text-orientation: mixed;
}


/* ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   EDITORIAL SECTION — Header Style
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.editorial-section {
  background: var(--bg-900);
  position: relative;
  padding: clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw, 2.25rem) 0;
}

/* ── Editorial sidebar layout ───────────────────────────── */
.editorial-with-sidebar {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 292px;
  gap: 2rem;
  align-items: start;
}
.editorial-main { min-width: 0; }
.editorial-sidebar {
  position: sticky;
  top: calc(var(--total-top) + 1rem);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

/* Sidebar widgets */
.sidebar-widget {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(13,15,24,0.9), rgba(8,10,18,0.75));
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.sidebar-widget-header {
  padding: 0.7rem 1rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
}
.sidebar-widget-title {
  font-size: 0.62rem; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--text-muted);
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.4rem;
}
.sidebar-widget-title i { color: var(--orange-400); }
.sidebar-widget-body { padding: 0.9rem 1rem; }

/* Sidebar countdown */
.sidebar-countdowns { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.65rem; }
.sidebar-countdown-item {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; font-size: 0.8rem;
}
.sc-label { color: var(--text-muted); font-weight: 600; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.45rem; }
.sc-label i { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 0.7rem; }
.sc-timer { color: var(--orange-400); font-weight: 800; font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 0.84rem; }

/* Sidebar build of the week */
.sidebar-build { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.5rem; }
.sb-header { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; }
.sb-tier {
  font-size: 0.6rem; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-500), var(--gold-400));
  color: #1a0f00; border-radius: var(--radius-pill); padding: 0.15rem 0.55rem;
}
.sb-role { font-size: 0.62rem; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--orange-400); }
.sb-name { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text-primary); line-height: 1.2; }
.sb-prof { font-size: 0.7rem; color: var(--text-muted); }
.sb-link {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.35rem;
  font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--orange-400); transition: gap 0.2s;
}
.sb-link:hover { gap: 0.55rem; }

/* Sidebar trending */
.sidebar-trending { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.sidebar-trend-item {
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 0.7rem;
  padding: 0.65rem 0; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  cursor: pointer; transition: padding 0.15s;
}
.sidebar-trend-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.trend-num { font-size: 0.65rem; font-weight: 900; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.2); min-width: 16px; margin-top: 2px; }
.trend-content { flex: 1; min-width: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.18rem; }
.trend-title { font-size: 0.79rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text-secondary); line-height: 1.3; }
.trend-cat { font-size: 0.6rem; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.trend-cat--orange { color: var(--orange-400); }
.trend-cat--purple { color: var(--purple-400); }
.trend-cat--blue   { color: var(--blue-400); }
.trend-cat--gold   { color: var(--gold-400); }

/* Subtle textured bg image */
.editorial-bg {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -1;
  background-size: cover; background-position: center;
  filter: grayscale(0.6) brightness(0.07);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Editorial header row */
.ed-header {
  display: flex; align-items: baseline; gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
}
.ed-header-left { flex-shrink: 0; }
.ed-section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  font-weight: 800; color: var(--text-primary); white-space: nowrap;
}
.ed-section-title--light { color: #fff; }
.ed-header-rule { flex: 1; height: 1px; background: var(--border-subtle); margin: 0 0.5rem 0.3rem; }
.ed-header-rule--faint { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06); }
.ed-see-all { font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--orange-400); white-space: nowrap; transition: gap 0.2s; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.4rem; }
.ed-see-all:hover { gap: 0.65rem; }
.ed-see-all--light { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); }
.ed-see-all--light:hover { color: #fff; }


/* ── EDITORIAL GRID ─────────────────────────────────────── */
.editorial-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  grid-template-rows: auto auto;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

/* FEATURED: spans full left column, two rows tall */
.ed-feature {
  grid-row: 1 / 3;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--bg-800);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease-spring), box-shadow 0.3s;
}
.ed-feature:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: 0 24px 64px rgba(0,0,0,0.45); }

.ed-feature-img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  height: 340px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.ed-feature-img {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-size: cover; background-position: center;
  transition: transform 0.6s var(--ease-out);
  /* Creative filter: warm cinematic */
  filter: saturate(1.1) contrast(1.08) sepia(0.1);
}
.ed-feature:hover .ed-feature-img { transform: scale(1.04); }
.ed-feature-img-overlay {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(5,9,20,0.1) 0%, rgba(5,9,20,0.65) 100%);
}

.ed-feature-body { padding: 1.75rem 1.75rem 2rem; flex: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.85rem; }

.ed-feature-headline {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 2vw, 1.55rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.2;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.ed-feature:hover .ed-feature-headline { color: var(--orange-400); }

.ed-feature-excerpt { font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--text-secondary); line-height: 1.65; flex: 1; margin: 0; }

.ed-read-link {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.4rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--orange-400);
  transition: gap 0.2s; margin-top: auto;
}
.ed-read-link:hover { gap: 0.65rem; }

/* SECONDARY STACK */
.ed-secondary-stack { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1.5rem; }

/* Ed card: cards spanning the grid */
.ed-card {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--bg-800);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  transition: transform 0.28s var(--ease-spring), box-shadow 0.28s;
}
.ed-card:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(0,0,0,0.4); }

.ed-card-img {
  height: 160px; position: relative;
  background-size: cover; background-position: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.ed-card-img-overlay {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(5,9,20,0.05) 0%, rgba(5,9,20,0.55) 100%);
}
/* Filter per card for variety */
.ed-card:nth-child(1) .ed-card-img { filter: saturate(0.9) hue-rotate(-8deg) brightness(0.9); }
.ed-card:nth-child(2) .ed-card-img { filter: saturate(1.1) contrast(1.05) brightness(0.88); }

.ed-card-img--tall { height: 200px; }

.ed-card-body { padding: 1.25rem 1.4rem 1.5rem; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.6rem; flex: 1; }
.ed-card-headline {
  font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary); line-height: 1.25;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.ed-card:hover .ed-card-headline { color: var(--orange-400); }
.ed-card-excerpt { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--text-secondary); line-height: 1.55; margin: 0; }

/* THIRD ROW: 2-column wide cards */
.ed-card--wide { grid-column: span 1; }
.editorial-grid > .ed-card--wide:nth-child(3),
.editorial-grid > .ed-card--wide:nth-child(4) {
  /* These sit in a 3rd row naturally */
}
/* Actually I want a 2-col 3rd row so let me use a sub-grid trick */
.ed-feature { grid-row: 1 / 3; }
.ed-secondary-stack { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1.25rem; }

/* Category tag */
.ed-category-tag {
  position: absolute; top: 1rem; left: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.67rem; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase; padding: 0.25rem 0.7rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill); z-index: 2;
}
.ed-cat--orange { background: var(--orange-500); color: #fff; box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(255,140,42,0.45); }
.ed-cat--purple { background: var(--purple-500); color: #fff; box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(124,92,255,0.45); }
.ed-cat--blue   { background: var(--blue-500);   color: #fff; box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(59,130,246,0.45); }
.ed-cat--gold   { background: var(--gold-500);   color: #0a0a0a; box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(245,158,11,0.45); }

/* Byline */
.ed-byline {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.45rem; flex-wrap: wrap;
  font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--text-muted);
}
.ed-author { font-weight: 700; color: var(--orange-400); }
.ed-sep { opacity: 0.4; }
.ed-date { color: var(--text-muted); }
.ed-read-time { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.3rem; }


/* ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   BUILDS — MAGAZINE SPREAD
════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.builds-spread { padding-top: 4rem; padding-bottom: 4rem; position: relative; }

.builds-spread-bg {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -1;
  background-size: cover; background-position: center;
  filter: grayscale(0.5) brightness(0.22) hue-rotate(-15deg) saturate(1.5);
}
.builds-spread-overlay {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -1;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(5,9,20,0.85) 0%, rgba(5,9,20,0.65) 50%, rgba(5,9,20,0.9) 100%),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,140,42,0.05), transparent 40%);
}

.spread-eyebrow {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--orange-400);
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}

/* Horizontal scroll container */
.builds-scroll-track {
  position: relative;
  margin: 0 -1rem;
}
.builds-scroll {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  overflow-x: auto;
  scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem 1.5rem;
  scrollbar-width: none;
}
.builds-scroll::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }

/* Scroll buttons */
.scroll-btn {
  position: absolute; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-60%);
  width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(10,17,33,0.9); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  color: var(--text-secondary); font-size: 0.85rem; cursor: pointer;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  transition: all 0.2s; z-index: 5; backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.scroll-btn:hover { background: var(--orange-500); border-color: var(--orange-500); color: #fff; }
.scroll-btn--left  { left: -0.5rem; }
.scroll-btn--right { right: -0.5rem; }

/* Build magazine card */
.build-mag-card {
  position: relative;
  width: 260px; min-width: 260px; height: 420px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  scroll-snap-align: start;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease-spring), box-shadow 0.3s;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
}
.build-mag-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.02); box-shadow: 0 28px 64px rgba(0,0,0,0.6); }

/* Background image from CSS variable */
.bmc-img {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image: var(--card-bg);
  background-size: cover; background-position: center;
  /* Cinematic treatment: vignette + slight color shift */
  filter: saturate(0.85) contrast(1.1) brightness(0.75);
  transition: filter 0.4s, transform 0.5s var(--ease-out);
}
.build-mag-card:hover .bmc-img { filter: saturate(1.0) contrast(1.0) brightness(0.85); transform: scale(1.05); }

.bmc-overlay {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(to top,
      rgba(5,9,20,0.98) 0%,
      rgba(5,9,20,0.7)  45%,
      rgba(5,9,20,0.1)  100%
    );
}

.bmc-body {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: flex-end;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  z-index: 2;
}

.bmc-tier {
  display: inline-block; align-self: flex-start;
  font-size: 0.65rem; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.65rem; border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
}
.bmc-tier--s { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-500), var(--gold-400)); color: #1a0f00; }
.bmc-tier--a { background: rgba(124,92,255,0.3); border: 1px solid rgba(124,92,255,0.5); color: var(--purple-400); }

.bmc-role-tag {
  font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--orange-400);
}

.bmc-name {
  font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 1.15rem; font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-primary); line-height: 1.15;
}
.bmc-prof { font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--text-muted); }

.bmc-bars { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.4rem; margin-top: 0.25rem; }
.bmc-bar {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text-muted);
}
.bmc-bar span { min-width: 44px; }
.bmc-bar-fill {
  flex: 1; height: 3px; border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--bar-color) 100%, transparent);
  position: relative;
}
.bmc-bar-fill::after {
  content: '';
  display: block; width: var(--bar-w); height: 100%;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  background: var(--bar-color);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--bar-color);
  transition: width 0.8s var(--ease-out);
}

.bmc-link {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.4rem;
  font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--orange-400);
  margin-top: 0.25rem; transition: gap 0.2s;
}
.bmc-link:hover { gap: 0.65rem; }


/* ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   LIVE COVERAGE SECTION
════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.live-coverage { padding: 5rem 0; position: relative; }

.lc-bg {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-size: cover; background-position: center 30%;
  /* Dramatic: deep desaturate + high contrast + blue tint */
  filter: grayscale(0.7) brightness(0.25) saturate(1.8) hue-rotate(200deg);
}

.lc-overlay {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg,
      rgba(5,9,20,0.92) 0%,
      rgba(10,20,50,0.8) 50%,
      rgba(5,9,20,0.92) 100%
    ),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 60% at 50% 50%, rgba(59,130,246,0.08) 0%, transparent 65%);
}

.lc-inner { position: relative; z-index: 2; }

.lc-header { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 3rem; }

.lc-live-pill {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem;
  background: rgba(239,68,68,0.15); border: 1px solid rgba(239,68,68,0.3);
  color: #fca5a5; border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.9rem; margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.lc-live-pill i { color: #ef4444; animation: pulse 1.2s ease infinite; font-size: 0.5rem; }

.lc-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.25rem);
  font-weight: 800; color: #fff; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.lc-subtitle { font-size: 1rem; color: var(--text-muted); margin-bottom: 1.75rem; }

.lc-region-tabs { display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 0.5rem; }
.lc-tab {
  padding: 0.45rem 1.75rem; border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15); background: transparent;
  color: var(--text-muted); font-family: var(--font-ui); font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.875rem; cursor: pointer; transition: all 0.2s;
}
.lc-tab:hover { border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35); color: var(--text-primary); }
.lc-tab.active { background: rgba(59,130,246,0.2); border-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.45); color: var(--blue-400); }

.lc-matchup-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.lc-matchup {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  transition: border-color 0.25s, box-shadow 0.25s;
}
.lc-matchup:hover { border-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.3); box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.4); }

.lc-tier-label {
  font-size: 0.65rem; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--blue-400);
  background: rgba(59,130,246,0.1); border: 1px solid rgba(59,130,246,0.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill); display: inline-block;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.7rem; margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
}

.lc-server-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.85rem; }
.lc-server { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.65rem; }

.lc-server-rank {
  width: 26px; height: 26px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 900; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.lc-server--1 .lc-server-rank { background: rgba(252,211,77,0.15); color: var(--gold-400); }
.lc-server--2 .lc-server-rank { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07); color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 0.78rem; }
.lc-server--3 .lc-server-rank { background: rgba(205,127,50,0.12); color: rgba(205,127,50,0.85); font-size: 0.78rem; }

.lc-server-name { font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text-secondary); flex: 1; white-space: nowrap; overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis; }
.lc-server--1 .lc-server-name { color: var(--text-primary); font-weight: 700; }

.lc-server-bar-wrap { width: 70px; height: 4px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06); border-radius: var(--radius-pill); overflow: hidden; }
.lc-server-bar { height: 100%; border-radius: var(--radius-pill); }
.lc-server--1 .lc-server-bar { background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold-500), var(--gold-400)); }
.lc-server--2 .lc-server-bar { background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--blue-600), var(--blue-400)); }
.lc-server--3 .lc-server-bar { background: rgba(205,127,50,0.6); }

.lc-server-score { font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text-muted); flex-shrink: 0; }
.lc-server--1 .lc-server-score { color: var(--text-secondary); }

.lc-cta { text-align: center; }


/* ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   JOIN THE RANKS — Exitializ Recruitment
════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.join-ranks {
  position: relative;
  height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.join-ranks-bg {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-size: cover; background-position: center 30%;
  filter: saturate(1.1) contrast(1.1) brightness(0.45);
  transition: transform 10s ease-out;
}
.join-ranks:hover .join-ranks-bg { transform: scale(1.04); }
.join-ranks-overlay {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(105deg,
      rgba(5,9,20,0.97) 0%,
      rgba(5,9,20,0.85) 45%,
      rgba(5,9,20,0.28) 100%
    ),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 65% 80% at 0% 50%, rgba(255,140,42,0.07) 0%, transparent 55%);
}
.join-ranks-inner {
  position: relative; z-index: 2; width: 100%;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
  gap: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 5rem); align-items: center;
}
.join-ranks-content { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1.5rem; }
.join-ranks-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.65rem;
  font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--orange-400);
}
.join-ranks-eyebrow::before {
  content: ''; display: block; width: 28px; height: 2px;
  background: var(--orange-500); border-radius: 2px;
}
.join-ranks-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2.75rem, 5.5vw, 5rem);
  font-weight: 900; line-height: 0.92;
  color: var(--text-primary); letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.join-ranks-title em { font-style: italic; color: var(--orange-400); }
.join-ranks-bio {
  font-size: 1.05rem; color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.7; max-width: 520px; margin: 0;
}
.join-ranks-perks { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.85rem; }
.join-ranks-perk { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 0.85rem; }
.perk-icon {
  width: 34px; height: 34px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); flex-shrink: 0;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.85rem; background: rgba(255,140,42,0.12); color: var(--orange-400);
}
.perk-text strong { display: block; font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text-primary); margin-bottom: 0.1rem; }
.perk-text span   { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.4; }
.join-ranks-cta   { display: flex; gap: 1rem; flex-wrap: wrap; padding-top: 0.25rem; }

/* Recruitment card */
.recruitment-card {
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 100% 0, rgba(255,140,42,0.1), transparent 50%),
    rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,179,87,0.22);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 1.85rem 1.75rem;
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1.35rem;
}
.recruitment-card-header {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.85rem;
  padding-bottom: 1.1rem; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-accent);
}
.rec-emblem {
  width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: var(--radius-md); flex-shrink: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,140,42,0.25), rgba(255,140,42,0.08));
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,140,42,0.4);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 900; font-size: 1rem; color: var(--orange-400); letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}
.rec-header-text { flex: 1; }
.rec-guild-name { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 1.2rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--text-primary); line-height: 1.1; }
.rec-guild-sub  { font-size: 0.73rem; color: var(--text-muted); margin-top: 0.15rem; }
.rec-status {
  font-size: 0.6rem; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: 0.12em; white-space: nowrap;
  text-transform: uppercase; padding: 0.28rem 0.75rem; border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  background: rgba(34,197,94,0.15); border: 1px solid rgba(34,197,94,0.3); color: var(--green-400);
}
.recruitment-stats {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 0.75rem; text-align: center;
}
.rec-stat-val {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 800; color: var(--text-primary); line-height: 1;
}
.rec-stat-label {
  font-size: 0.62rem; color: var(--text-muted); font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.06em; margin-top: 0.2rem;
}
.recruitment-reqs, .recruitment-schedule { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.5rem; }
.req-label {
  font-size: 0.62rem; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--text-muted); margin-bottom: 0.1rem;
}
.req-item { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.55rem; font-size: 0.84rem; color: var(--text-secondary); }
.req-item i { color: var(--orange-400); font-size: 0.7rem; width: 12px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.schedule-row { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; font-size: 0.82rem; }
.schedule-day  { color: var(--text-muted); font-weight: 600; }
.schedule-time { color: var(--text-secondary); font-weight: 700; }
.rec-apply-btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; padding: 0.9rem; font-size: 0.95rem; }

/* Guild tag / status pill — shared */
.guild-tag {
  font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text-muted);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06); border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill); padding: 0.2rem 0.6rem;
}





/* ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   COMMUNITY SECTION — Pull Quote + Cards
════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.community-section { position: relative; padding: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 4rem) 0; }

.comm-bg {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-size: cover; background-position: center 40%;
  /* Moody, warm-toned background */
  filter: saturate(0.6) brightness(0.15) contrast(1.2);
}
.comm-overlay {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(5,9,20,0.88) 0%, rgba(5,9,20,0.75) 50%, rgba(5,9,20,0.92) 100%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 50% at 50% 100%, rgba(255,140,42,0.07) 0%, transparent 60%);
}

.comm-inner { position: relative; z-index: 2; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 2.5rem; }

/* Pull Quote */
.pull-quote { text-align: center; max-width: 760px; margin-inline: auto; padding: 2rem 0; }
.pq-mark {
  font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 8rem; line-height: 0.6;
  color: var(--orange-500); opacity: 0.25; display: block; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.pq-text {
  font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
  font-weight: 700; color: var(--text-primary); line-height: 1.35;
  font-style: italic; margin: 0 0 1.25rem; border: none; padding: 0;
}
.pq-cite { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--text-muted); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.04em; font-style: normal; }

/* Community cards */
.comm-cards { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 1.25rem; }

.comm-card {
  padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.035);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.75rem;
  transition: border-color 0.25s, background 0.25s, transform 0.3s var(--ease-spring);
}
.comm-card:hover { border-color: rgba(255,179,87,0.25); background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06); transform: translateY(-4px); }

.comm-card-icon {
  width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.2rem; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.comm-card-icon--purple { background: rgba(124,92,255,0.15); color: var(--purple-400); }
.comm-card-icon--blue   { background: rgba(59,130,246,0.15);  color: var(--blue-400); }
.comm-card-icon--orange { background: rgba(255,140,42,0.15);  color: var(--orange-400); }
.comm-card-icon--gold   { background: rgba(245,158,11,0.15);  color: var(--gold-400); }

.comm-card-title { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text-primary); }
.comm-card-desc  { font-size: 0.875rem; color: var(--text-secondary); line-height: 1.6; flex: 1; margin: 0; }
.comm-btn { align-self: flex-start; }


/* ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   NEWSLETTER STRIP
════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.newsletter-strip { position: relative; padding: 3.5rem 0; overflow: hidden; }

.nl-bg {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-size: cover; background-position: center;
  filter: saturate(0.4) brightness(0.18) hue-rotate(20deg);
}
.nl-overlay {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,140,42,0.12) 0%, rgba(5,9,20,0.85) 40%, rgba(5,9,20,0.85) 100%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(5,9,20,0.75) 0%, rgba(5,9,20,0.85) 100%);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,140,42,0.2);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,140,42,0.2);
}

.nl-inner {
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 2rem; flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.nl-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 1.75rem; font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-primary); margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}
.nl-desc { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--text-secondary); max-width: 480px; margin: 0; }

.nl-form { display: flex; gap: 0.65rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.nl-input {
  padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem; border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15); background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  color: var(--text-primary); font-family: var(--font-ui); font-size: 0.9rem;
  min-width: 240px; outline: none; backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  transition: border-color 0.2s, background 0.2s;
}
.nl-input::placeholder { color: var(--text-muted); }
.nl-input:focus { border-color: var(--orange-400); background: rgba(255,255,255,0.09); }
.nl-btn { padding: 0.75rem 1.75rem; }


/* ── SECTION ACCENT LINES ─────────────────────────────────── */
.section-accent-line {
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, var(--orange-500) 30%, var(--purple-500) 70%, transparent 100%);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.section-accent-line--blue {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, var(--blue-500) 30%, var(--purple-500) 70%, transparent 100%);
}
.section-accent-line--gold {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 5%, var(--gold-500) 50%, transparent 95%);
}
.section-accent-line--subtle {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0.1) 40%, rgba(255,255,255,0.1) 60%, transparent 100%);
}


/* ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   FOOTER
════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.footer { background: var(--bg-900); border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle); position: relative; overflow: hidden; }

.footer-accent-line { height: 2px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, var(--orange-500) 30%, var(--purple-500) 70%, transparent 100%); }

.footer .container { padding-top: 3rem; padding-bottom: 2rem; }

.footer-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 2.5rem; margin-bottom: 3rem;
  padding-bottom: 3rem; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.footer-brand { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.4rem; text-decoration: none; margin-bottom: 0.25rem; }
.footer-brand .brand-icon-img { width: 155px; height: 155px; object-fit: contain; display: block; }
.footer-brand .brand-name { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.15rem; background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff, var(--orange-400)); -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; background-clip: text; }
.footer-sub-brand { display: block; font-size: 0.65rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--text-muted); margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }
.footer-tagline { font-size: 0.875rem; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.65; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.footer-socials { display: flex; gap: 0.55rem; }
.footer-social {
  width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04); border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--text-muted); text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.2s;
}
.footer-social:hover { background: rgba(255,140,42,0.12); border-color: rgba(255,140,42,0.3); color: var(--orange-400); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.footer-col-title { font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--text-muted); margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.footer-links { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.5rem; }
.footer-links a { font-size: 0.875rem; color: var(--text-secondary); text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.18s; }
.footer-links a:hover { color: var(--text-primary); }
.footer-bottom { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.5rem; }
.footer-copy, .footer-credits { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--text-muted); margin: 0; }


/* ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   RESPONSIVE
════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .editorial-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; grid-template-areas: "feature" "secondary" "wide1" "wide2"; }
  .ed-feature { grid-row: auto; min-height: 420px; flex-direction: row; }
  .ed-feature-img-wrap { width: 45%; height: auto; flex-shrink: 0; }
  .ed-feature-body { flex: 1; }
  .guild-spotlight-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .guild-feature { min-height: 400px; }
  .comm-cards { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr; }
  .footer-brand-col { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .lc-matchup-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .ed-feature { flex-direction: column; }
  .ed-feature-img-wrap { width: 100%; height: 260px; }
  .comm-cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .nl-inner { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
  .nl-form { justify-content: center; }
  .nl-input { min-width: 100%; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .navbar-nav, .navbar-actions { display: none; }
  .navbar-toggler { display: flex; }
  .cover-title { font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 8vw, 4rem); }
  .cover-live-strip { gap: 1.25rem; }
  .builds-scroll { padding: 0.5rem 1rem 1.5rem; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .comm-cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .guild-spotlight-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .cover-actions { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
  .cover-live-strip { flex-direction: column; gap: 1rem; }
  .cover-stat-divider { display: none; }
  .editorial-grid { grid-template-areas: "feature" "secondary" "wide1" "wide2"; grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
  .pq-mark { font-size: 5rem; }
  .lc-server-bar-wrap { display: none; }
}