feat(entity): implement path_to() method for entity pathfinding

- Add path_to(target_x, target_y) method to UIEntity class
- Uses existing Dijkstra pathfinding implementation from UIGrid
- Returns list of (x, y) coordinate tuples for complete path
- Supports both positional and keyword argument formats
- Proper error handling for out-of-bounds and no-grid scenarios
- Comprehensive test suite covering normal and edge cases

Part of TCOD integration sprint - gives entities immediate pathfinding capabilities.

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Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>

docs/visibility_tracking_example.cpp

@@ -0,0 +1,342 @@
+/**
+ * Example implementation demonstrating the proposed visibility tracking system
+ * This shows how UIGridPoint, UIGridPointState, and libtcod maps work together
+ */
+
+#include <memory>
+#include <unordered_map>
+#include <vector>
+#include <string>
+
+// Forward declarations
+class UIGrid;
+class UIEntity;
+class TCODMap;
+
+/**
+ * UIGridPoint - The "ground truth" of a grid cell
+ * This represents the actual state of the world
+ */
+class UIGridPoint {
+public:
+    // Core properties
+    bool walkable = true;        // Can entities move through this cell?
+    bool transparent = true;     // Does this cell block line of sight?
+    int tilesprite = 0;         // What tile to render
+    
+    // Visual properties
+    sf::Color color;
+    sf::Color color_overlay;
+    
+    // Grid position
+    int grid_x, grid_y;
+    UIGrid* parent_grid;
+    
+    // When these change, sync with TCOD map
+    void setWalkable(bool value) {
+        walkable = value;
+        if (parent_grid) syncTCODMapCell();
+    }
+    
+    void setTransparent(bool value) {
+        transparent = value;
+        if (parent_grid) syncTCODMapCell();
+    }
+    
+private:
+    void syncTCODMapCell();  // Update TCOD map when properties change
+};
+
+/**
+ * UIGridPointState - What an entity knows about a grid cell
+ * Each entity maintains one of these for each cell it has encountered
+ */
+class UIGridPointState {
+public:
+    // Visibility state
+    bool visible = false;       // Currently in entity's FOV?
+    bool discovered = false;    // Has entity ever seen this cell?
+    
+    // When the entity last saw this cell (for fog of war effects)
+    int last_seen_turn = -1;
+    
+    // What the entity remembers about this cell
+    // (may be outdated if cell changed after entity saw it)
+    bool remembered_walkable = true;
+    bool remembered_transparent = true;
+    int remembered_tilesprite = 0;
+    
+    // Update remembered state from actual grid point
+    void updateFromTruth(const UIGridPoint& truth, int current_turn) {
+        if (visible) {
+            discovered = true;
+            last_seen_turn = current_turn;
+            remembered_walkable = truth.walkable;
+            remembered_transparent = truth.transparent;
+            remembered_tilesprite = truth.tilesprite;
+        }
+    }
+};
+
+/**
+ * EntityGridKnowledge - Manages an entity's knowledge across multiple grids
+ * This allows entities to remember explored areas even when changing levels
+ */
+class EntityGridKnowledge {
+private:
+    // Map from grid ID to the entity's knowledge of that grid
+    std::unordered_map<std::string, std::vector<UIGridPointState>> grid_knowledge;
+    
+public:
+    // Get or create knowledge vector for a specific grid
+    std::vector<UIGridPointState>& getGridKnowledge(const std::string& grid_id, int grid_size) {
+        auto& knowledge = grid_knowledge[grid_id];
+        if (knowledge.empty()) {
+            knowledge.resize(grid_size);
+        }
+        return knowledge;
+    }
+    
+    // Check if entity has visited this grid before
+    bool hasGridKnowledge(const std::string& grid_id) const {
+        return grid_knowledge.find(grid_id) != grid_knowledge.end();
+    }
+    
+    // Clear knowledge of a specific grid (e.g., for memory-wiping effects)
+    void forgetGrid(const std::string& grid_id) {
+        grid_knowledge.erase(grid_id);
+    }
+    
+    // Get total number of grids this entity knows about
+    size_t getKnownGridCount() const {
+        return grid_knowledge.size();
+    }
+};
+
+/**
+ * Enhanced UIEntity with visibility tracking
+ */
+class UIEntity {
+private:
+    // Entity properties
+    float x, y;                     // Position
+    UIGrid* current_grid;           // Current grid entity is on
+    EntityGridKnowledge knowledge;  // Multi-grid knowledge storage
+    int sight_radius = 10;          // How far entity can see
+    bool omniscient = false;        // Does entity know everything?
+    
+public:
+    // Update entity's FOV and visibility knowledge
+    void updateFOV(int radius = -1) {
+        if (!current_grid) return;
+        if (radius < 0) radius = sight_radius;
+        
+        // Get entity's knowledge of current grid
+        auto& grid_knowledge = knowledge.getGridKnowledge(
+            current_grid->getGridId(), 
+            current_grid->getGridSize()
+        );
+        
+        // Reset visibility for all cells
+        for (auto& cell_knowledge : grid_knowledge) {
+            cell_knowledge.visible = false;
+        }
+        
+        if (omniscient) {
+            // Omniscient entities see everything
+            for (int i = 0; i < grid_knowledge.size(); i++) {
+                grid_knowledge[i].visible = true;
+                grid_knowledge[i].discovered = true;
+                grid_knowledge[i].updateFromTruth(
+                    current_grid->getPointAt(i), 
+                    current_grid->getCurrentTurn()
+                );
+            }
+        } else {
+            // Normal FOV calculation using TCOD
+            current_grid->computeFOVForEntity(this, (int)x, (int)y, radius);
+            
+            // Update visibility states based on TCOD FOV results
+            for (int gy = 0; gy < current_grid->getHeight(); gy++) {
+                for (int gx = 0; gx < current_grid->getWidth(); gx++) {
+                    int idx = gy * current_grid->getWidth() + gx;
+                    
+                    if (current_grid->isCellInFOV(gx, gy)) {
+                        grid_knowledge[idx].visible = true;
+                        grid_knowledge[idx].updateFromTruth(
+                            current_grid->getPointAt(idx),
+                            current_grid->getCurrentTurn()
+                        );
+                    }
+                }
+            }
+        }
+    }
+    
+    // Check if entity can see a specific position
+    bool canSeePosition(int gx, int gy) const {
+        if (!current_grid) return false;
+        
+        auto& grid_knowledge = const_cast<EntityGridKnowledge&>(knowledge).getGridKnowledge(
+            current_grid->getGridId(),
+            current_grid->getGridSize()
+        );
+        
+        int idx = gy * current_grid->getWidth() + gx;
+        return idx >= 0 && idx < grid_knowledge.size() && grid_knowledge[idx].visible;
+    }
+    
+    // Check if entity has ever discovered a position
+    bool hasDiscoveredPosition(int gx, int gy) const {
+        if (!current_grid) return false;
+        
+        auto& grid_knowledge = const_cast<EntityGridKnowledge&>(knowledge).getGridKnowledge(
+            current_grid->getGridId(),
+            current_grid->getGridSize()
+        );
+        
+        int idx = gy * current_grid->getWidth() + gx;
+        return idx >= 0 && idx < grid_knowledge.size() && grid_knowledge[idx].discovered;
+    }
+    
+    // Find path using only discovered/remembered terrain
+    std::vector<std::pair<int, int>> findKnownPath(int dest_x, int dest_y) {
+        if (!current_grid) return {};
+        
+        // Create a TCOD map based on entity's knowledge
+        auto knowledge_map = current_grid->createKnowledgeMapForEntity(this);
+        
+        // Use A* on the knowledge map
+        auto path = knowledge_map->computePath((int)x, (int)y, dest_x, dest_y);
+        
+        delete knowledge_map;
+        return path;
+    }
+    
+    // Move to a new grid, preserving knowledge of the old one
+    void moveToGrid(UIGrid* new_grid) {
+        if (current_grid) {
+            // Knowledge is automatically preserved in the knowledge map
+            current_grid->removeEntity(this);
+        }
+        
+        current_grid = new_grid;
+        if (new_grid) {
+            new_grid->addEntity(this);
+            // If we've been here before, we still remember it
+            updateFOV();
+        }
+    }
+};
+
+/**
+ * Example use cases
+ */
+
+// Use Case 1: Player exploring a dungeon
+void playerExploration() {
+    auto player = std::make_shared<UIEntity>();
+    auto dungeon_level1 = std::make_shared<UIGrid>("dungeon_level_1", 50, 50);
+    
+    // Player starts with no knowledge
+    player->moveToGrid(dungeon_level1.get());
+    player->updateFOV(10);  // Can see 10 tiles in each direction
+    
+    // Only render what player can see
+    dungeon_level1->renderWithEntityPerspective(player.get());
+    
+    // Player tries to path to unexplored area
+    auto path = player->findKnownPath(45, 45);
+    if (path.empty()) {
+        // "You haven't explored that area yet!"
+    }
+}
+
+// Use Case 2: Entity with perfect knowledge
+void omniscientEntity() {
+    auto guardian = std::make_shared<UIEntity>();
+    guardian->setOmniscient(true);  // Knows everything about any grid it enters
+    
+    auto temple = std::make_shared<UIGrid>("temple", 30, 30);
+    guardian->moveToGrid(temple.get());
+    
+    // Guardian immediately knows entire layout
+    auto path = guardian->findKnownPath(29, 29);  // Can path anywhere
+}
+
+// Use Case 3: Entity returning to previously explored area
+void returningToArea() {
+    auto scout = std::make_shared<UIEntity>();
+    auto forest = std::make_shared<UIGrid>("forest", 40, 40);
+    auto cave = std::make_shared<UIGrid>("cave", 20, 20);
+    
+    // Scout explores forest
+    scout->moveToGrid(forest.get());
+    scout->updateFOV(15);
+    // ... scout moves around, discovering ~50% of forest ...
+    
+    // Scout enters cave
+    scout->moveToGrid(cave.get());
+    scout->updateFOV(8);  // Darker in cave, reduced vision
+    
+    // Later, scout returns to forest
+    scout->moveToGrid(forest.get());
+    // Scout still remembers the areas previously explored!
+    // Can immediately path through known areas
+    auto path = scout->findKnownPath(10, 10);  // Works if area was explored before
+}
+
+// Use Case 4: Fog of war - remembered vs current state
+void fogOfWar() {
+    auto player = std::make_shared<UIEntity>();
+    auto dungeon = std::make_shared<UIGrid>("dungeon", 50, 50);
+    
+    player->moveToGrid(dungeon.get());
+    player->setPosition(25, 25);
+    player->updateFOV(10);
+    
+    // Player sees a door at (30, 25) - it's open
+    auto& door_point = dungeon->at(30, 25);
+    door_point.walkable = true;
+    door_point.transparent = true;
+    
+    // Player moves away
+    player->setPosition(10, 10);
+    player->updateFOV(10);
+    
+    // While player is gone, door closes
+    door_point.walkable = false;
+    door_point.transparent = false;
+    
+    // Player's memory still thinks door is open
+    auto& player_knowledge = player->getKnowledgeAt(30, 25);
+    // player_knowledge.remembered_walkable is still true!
+    
+    // Player tries to path through the door based on memory
+    auto path = player->findKnownPath(35, 25);
+    // Path planning succeeds based on remembered state
+    
+    // But when player gets close enough to see it again...
+    player->setPosition(25, 25);
+    player->updateFOV(10);
+    // Knowledge updates - door is actually closed!
+}
+
+/**
+ * Proper use of each component:
+ * 
+ * UIGridPoint: 
+ * - Stores the actual, current state of the world
+ * - Used by the game logic to determine what really happens
+ * - Syncs with TCOD map for consistent pathfinding/FOV
+ * 
+ * UIGridPointState:
+ * - Stores what an entity believes/remembers about a cell
+ * - May be outdated if world changed since last seen
+ * - Used for rendering fog of war and entity decision-making
+ * 
+ * TCOD Map:
+ * - Provides efficient FOV and pathfinding algorithms
+ * - Can be created from either ground truth or entity knowledge
+ * - Multiple maps can exist (one for truth, one per entity for knowledge-based pathfinding)
+ */

src/McRFPy_API.cpp

@@ -1,5 +1,6 @@
 #include "McRFPy_API.h"
 #include "McRFPy_Automation.h"
+#include "McRFPy_Libtcod.h"
 #include "platform.h"
 #include "PyAnimation.h"
 #include "PyDrawable.h"
@@ -12,6 +13,7 @@
 #include "PyScene.h"
 #include <filesystem>
 #include <cstring>
+#include <libtcod.h>
 
 std::vector<sf::SoundBuffer>* McRFPy_API::soundbuffers = nullptr;
 sf::Music* McRFPy_API::music = nullptr;
@@ -287,6 +289,21 @@ PyObject* PyInit_mcrfpy()
     PyModule_AddObject(m, "default_font", Py_None);
     PyModule_AddObject(m, "default_texture", Py_None);
     
+    // Add TCOD FOV algorithm constants
+    PyModule_AddIntConstant(m, "FOV_BASIC", FOV_BASIC);
+    PyModule_AddIntConstant(m, "FOV_DIAMOND", FOV_DIAMOND);
+    PyModule_AddIntConstant(m, "FOV_SHADOW", FOV_SHADOW);
+    PyModule_AddIntConstant(m, "FOV_PERMISSIVE_0", FOV_PERMISSIVE_0);
+    PyModule_AddIntConstant(m, "FOV_PERMISSIVE_1", FOV_PERMISSIVE_1);
+    PyModule_AddIntConstant(m, "FOV_PERMISSIVE_2", FOV_PERMISSIVE_2);
+    PyModule_AddIntConstant(m, "FOV_PERMISSIVE_3", FOV_PERMISSIVE_3);
+    PyModule_AddIntConstant(m, "FOV_PERMISSIVE_4", FOV_PERMISSIVE_4);
+    PyModule_AddIntConstant(m, "FOV_PERMISSIVE_5", FOV_PERMISSIVE_5);
+    PyModule_AddIntConstant(m, "FOV_PERMISSIVE_6", FOV_PERMISSIVE_6);
+    PyModule_AddIntConstant(m, "FOV_PERMISSIVE_7", FOV_PERMISSIVE_7);
+    PyModule_AddIntConstant(m, "FOV_PERMISSIVE_8", FOV_PERMISSIVE_8);
+    PyModule_AddIntConstant(m, "FOV_RESTRICTIVE", FOV_RESTRICTIVE);
+    
     // Add automation submodule
     PyObject* automation_module = McRFPy_Automation::init_automation_module();
     if (automation_module != NULL) {
@@ -297,6 +314,16 @@ PyObject* PyInit_mcrfpy()
         PyDict_SetItemString(sys_modules, "mcrfpy.automation", automation_module);
     }
     
+    // Add libtcod submodule
+    PyObject* libtcod_module = McRFPy_Libtcod::init_libtcod_module();
+    if (libtcod_module != NULL) {
+        PyModule_AddObject(m, "libtcod", libtcod_module);
+        
+        // Also add to sys.modules for proper import behavior
+        PyObject* sys_modules = PyImport_GetModuleDict();
+        PyDict_SetItemString(sys_modules, "mcrfpy.libtcod", libtcod_module);
+    }
+    
     //McRFPy_API::mcrf_module = m;
     return m;
 }

src/McRFPy_Libtcod.cpp

@@ -0,0 +1,324 @@
+#include "McRFPy_Libtcod.h"
+#include "McRFPy_API.h"
+#include "UIGrid.h"
+#include <vector>
+
+// Helper function to get UIGrid from Python object
+static UIGrid* get_grid_from_pyobject(PyObject* obj) {
+    auto grid_type = (PyTypeObject*)PyObject_GetAttrString(McRFPy_API::mcrf_module, "Grid");
+    if (!grid_type) {
+        PyErr_SetString(PyExc_RuntimeError, "Could not find Grid type");
+        return nullptr;
+    }
+    
+    if (!PyObject_IsInstance(obj, (PyObject*)grid_type)) {
+        Py_DECREF(grid_type);
+        PyErr_SetString(PyExc_TypeError, "First argument must be a Grid object");
+        return nullptr;
+    }
+    
+    Py_DECREF(grid_type);
+    PyUIGridObject* pygrid = (PyUIGridObject*)obj;
+    return pygrid->data.get();
+}
+
+// Field of View computation
+static PyObject* McRFPy_Libtcod::compute_fov(PyObject* self, PyObject* args) {
+    PyObject* grid_obj;
+    int x, y, radius;
+    int light_walls = 1;
+    int algorithm = FOV_BASIC;
+    
+    if (!PyArg_ParseTuple(args, "Oiii|ii", &grid_obj, &x, &y, &radius, 
+                         &light_walls, &algorithm)) {
+        return NULL;
+    }
+    
+    UIGrid* grid = get_grid_from_pyobject(grid_obj);
+    if (!grid) return NULL;
+    
+    // Compute FOV using grid's method
+    grid->computeFOV(x, y, radius, light_walls, (TCOD_fov_algorithm_t)algorithm);
+    
+    // Return list of visible cells
+    PyObject* visible_list = PyList_New(0);
+    for (int gy = 0; gy < grid->grid_y; gy++) {
+        for (int gx = 0; gx < grid->grid_x; gx++) {
+            if (grid->isInFOV(gx, gy)) {
+                PyObject* pos = Py_BuildValue("(ii)", gx, gy);
+                PyList_Append(visible_list, pos);
+                Py_DECREF(pos);
+            }
+        }
+    }
+    
+    return visible_list;
+}
+
+// A* Pathfinding
+static PyObject* McRFPy_Libtcod::find_path(PyObject* self, PyObject* args) {
+    PyObject* grid_obj;
+    int x1, y1, x2, y2;
+    float diagonal_cost = 1.41f;
+    
+    if (!PyArg_ParseTuple(args, "Oiiii|f", &grid_obj, &x1, &y1, &x2, &y2, &diagonal_cost)) {
+        return NULL;
+    }
+    
+    UIGrid* grid = get_grid_from_pyobject(grid_obj);
+    if (!grid) return NULL;
+    
+    // Get path from grid
+    std::vector<std::pair<int, int>> path = grid->findPath(x1, y1, x2, y2, diagonal_cost);
+    
+    // Convert to Python list
+    PyObject* path_list = PyList_New(path.size());
+    for (size_t i = 0; i < path.size(); i++) {
+        PyObject* pos = Py_BuildValue("(ii)", path[i].first, path[i].second);
+        PyList_SetItem(path_list, i, pos);  // steals reference
+    }
+    
+    return path_list;
+}
+
+// Line drawing algorithm
+static PyObject* McRFPy_Libtcod::line(PyObject* self, PyObject* args) {
+    int x1, y1, x2, y2;
+    
+    if (!PyArg_ParseTuple(args, "iiii", &x1, &y1, &x2, &y2)) {
+        return NULL;
+    }
+    
+    // Use TCOD's line algorithm
+    TCODLine::init(x1, y1, x2, y2);
+    
+    PyObject* line_list = PyList_New(0);
+    int x, y;
+    
+    // Step through line
+    while (!TCODLine::step(&x, &y)) {
+        PyObject* pos = Py_BuildValue("(ii)", x, y);
+        PyList_Append(line_list, pos);
+        Py_DECREF(pos);
+    }
+    
+    return line_list;
+}
+
+// Line iterator (generator-like function)
+static PyObject* McRFPy_Libtcod::line_iter(PyObject* self, PyObject* args) {
+    // For simplicity, just call line() for now
+    // A proper implementation would create an iterator object
+    return line(self, args);
+}
+
+// Dijkstra pathfinding
+static PyObject* McRFPy_Libtcod::dijkstra_new(PyObject* self, PyObject* args) {
+    PyObject* grid_obj;
+    float diagonal_cost = 1.41f;
+    
+    if (!PyArg_ParseTuple(args, "O|f", &grid_obj, &diagonal_cost)) {
+        return NULL;
+    }
+    
+    UIGrid* grid = get_grid_from_pyobject(grid_obj);
+    if (!grid) return NULL;
+    
+    // For now, just return the grid object since Dijkstra is part of the grid
+    Py_INCREF(grid_obj);
+    return grid_obj;
+}
+
+static PyObject* McRFPy_Libtcod::dijkstra_compute(PyObject* self, PyObject* args) {
+    PyObject* grid_obj;
+    int root_x, root_y;
+    
+    if (!PyArg_ParseTuple(args, "Oii", &grid_obj, &root_x, &root_y)) {
+        return NULL;
+    }
+    
+    UIGrid* grid = get_grid_from_pyobject(grid_obj);
+    if (!grid) return NULL;
+    
+    grid->computeDijkstra(root_x, root_y);
+    Py_RETURN_NONE;
+}
+
+static PyObject* McRFPy_Libtcod::dijkstra_get_distance(PyObject* self, PyObject* args) {
+    PyObject* grid_obj;
+    int x, y;
+    
+    if (!PyArg_ParseTuple(args, "Oii", &grid_obj, &x, &y)) {
+        return NULL;
+    }
+    
+    UIGrid* grid = get_grid_from_pyobject(grid_obj);
+    if (!grid) return NULL;
+    
+    float distance = grid->getDijkstraDistance(x, y);
+    if (distance < 0) {
+        Py_RETURN_NONE;
+    }
+    
+    return PyFloat_FromDouble(distance);
+}
+
+static PyObject* McRFPy_Libtcod::dijkstra_path_to(PyObject* self, PyObject* args) {
+    PyObject* grid_obj;
+    int x, y;
+    
+    if (!PyArg_ParseTuple(args, "Oii", &grid_obj, &x, &y)) {
+        return NULL;
+    }
+    
+    UIGrid* grid = get_grid_from_pyobject(grid_obj);
+    if (!grid) return NULL;
+    
+    std::vector<std::pair<int, int>> path = grid->getDijkstraPath(x, y);
+    
+    PyObject* path_list = PyList_New(path.size());
+    for (size_t i = 0; i < path.size(); i++) {
+        PyObject* pos = Py_BuildValue("(ii)", path[i].first, path[i].second);
+        PyList_SetItem(path_list, i, pos);  // steals reference
+    }
+    
+    return path_list;
+}
+
+// Add FOV algorithm constants to module
+static PyObject* McRFPy_Libtcod::add_fov_constants(PyObject* module) {
+    // FOV algorithms
+    PyModule_AddIntConstant(module, "FOV_BASIC", FOV_BASIC);
+    PyModule_AddIntConstant(module, "FOV_DIAMOND", FOV_DIAMOND);
+    PyModule_AddIntConstant(module, "FOV_SHADOW", FOV_SHADOW);
+    PyModule_AddIntConstant(module, "FOV_PERMISSIVE_0", FOV_PERMISSIVE_0);
+    PyModule_AddIntConstant(module, "FOV_PERMISSIVE_1", FOV_PERMISSIVE_1);
+    PyModule_AddIntConstant(module, "FOV_PERMISSIVE_2", FOV_PERMISSIVE_2);
+    PyModule_AddIntConstant(module, "FOV_PERMISSIVE_3", FOV_PERMISSIVE_3);
+    PyModule_AddIntConstant(module, "FOV_PERMISSIVE_4", FOV_PERMISSIVE_4);
+    PyModule_AddIntConstant(module, "FOV_PERMISSIVE_5", FOV_PERMISSIVE_5);
+    PyModule_AddIntConstant(module, "FOV_PERMISSIVE_6", FOV_PERMISSIVE_6);
+    PyModule_AddIntConstant(module, "FOV_PERMISSIVE_7", FOV_PERMISSIVE_7);
+    PyModule_AddIntConstant(module, "FOV_PERMISSIVE_8", FOV_PERMISSIVE_8);
+    PyModule_AddIntConstant(module, "FOV_RESTRICTIVE", FOV_RESTRICTIVE);
+    PyModule_AddIntConstant(module, "FOV_SYMMETRIC_SHADOWCAST", FOV_SYMMETRIC_SHADOWCAST);
+    
+    return module;
+}
+
+// Method definitions
+static PyMethodDef libtcodMethods[] = {
+    {"compute_fov", McRFPy_Libtcod::compute_fov, METH_VARARGS, 
+     "compute_fov(grid, x, y, radius, light_walls=True, algorithm=FOV_BASIC)\n\n"
+     "Compute field of view from a position.\n\n"
+     "Args:\n"
+     "    grid: Grid object to compute FOV on\n"
+     "    x, y: Origin position\n"
+     "    radius: Maximum sight radius\n"
+     "    light_walls: Whether walls are lit when in FOV\n"
+     "    algorithm: FOV algorithm to use (FOV_BASIC, FOV_SHADOW, etc.)\n\n"
+     "Returns:\n"
+     "    List of (x, y) tuples for visible cells"},
+     
+    {"find_path", McRFPy_Libtcod::find_path, METH_VARARGS,
+     "find_path(grid, x1, y1, x2, y2, diagonal_cost=1.41)\n\n"
+     "Find shortest path between two points using A*.\n\n"
+     "Args:\n"
+     "    grid: Grid object to pathfind on\n"
+     "    x1, y1: Starting position\n"
+     "    x2, y2: Target position\n"
+     "    diagonal_cost: Cost of diagonal movement\n\n"
+     "Returns:\n"
+     "    List of (x, y) tuples representing the path, or empty list if no path exists"},
+     
+    {"line", McRFPy_Libtcod::line, METH_VARARGS,
+     "line(x1, y1, x2, y2)\n\n"
+     "Get cells along a line using Bresenham's algorithm.\n\n"
+     "Args:\n"
+     "    x1, y1: Starting position\n"
+     "    x2, y2: Ending position\n\n"
+     "Returns:\n"
+     "    List of (x, y) tuples along the line"},
+     
+    {"line_iter", McRFPy_Libtcod::line_iter, METH_VARARGS,
+     "line_iter(x1, y1, x2, y2)\n\n"
+     "Iterate over cells along a line.\n\n"
+     "Args:\n"
+     "    x1, y1: Starting position\n"
+     "    x2, y2: Ending position\n\n"
+     "Returns:\n"
+     "    Iterator of (x, y) tuples along the line"},
+     
+    {"dijkstra_new", McRFPy_Libtcod::dijkstra_new, METH_VARARGS,
+     "dijkstra_new(grid, diagonal_cost=1.41)\n\n"
+     "Create a Dijkstra pathfinding context for a grid.\n\n"
+     "Args:\n"
+     "    grid: Grid object to use for pathfinding\n"
+     "    diagonal_cost: Cost of diagonal movement\n\n"
+     "Returns:\n"
+     "    Grid object configured for Dijkstra pathfinding"},
+     
+    {"dijkstra_compute", McRFPy_Libtcod::dijkstra_compute, METH_VARARGS,
+     "dijkstra_compute(grid, root_x, root_y)\n\n"
+     "Compute Dijkstra distance map from root position.\n\n"
+     "Args:\n"
+     "    grid: Grid object with Dijkstra context\n"
+     "    root_x, root_y: Root position to compute distances from"},
+     
+    {"dijkstra_get_distance", McRFPy_Libtcod::dijkstra_get_distance, METH_VARARGS,
+     "dijkstra_get_distance(grid, x, y)\n\n"
+     "Get distance from root to a position.\n\n"
+     "Args:\n"
+     "    grid: Grid object with computed Dijkstra map\n"
+     "    x, y: Position to get distance for\n\n"
+     "Returns:\n"
+     "    Float distance or None if position is invalid/unreachable"},
+     
+    {"dijkstra_path_to", McRFPy_Libtcod::dijkstra_path_to, METH_VARARGS,
+     "dijkstra_path_to(grid, x, y)\n\n"
+     "Get shortest path from position to Dijkstra root.\n\n"
+     "Args:\n"
+     "    grid: Grid object with computed Dijkstra map\n"
+     "    x, y: Starting position\n\n"
+     "Returns:\n"
+     "    List of (x, y) tuples representing the path to root"},
+     
+    {NULL, NULL, 0, NULL}
+};
+
+// Module definition
+static PyModuleDef libtcodModule = {
+    PyModuleDef_HEAD_INIT,
+    "mcrfpy.libtcod",
+    "TCOD-compatible algorithms for field of view, pathfinding, and line drawing.\n\n"
+    "This module provides access to TCOD's algorithms integrated with McRogueFace grids.\n"
+    "Unlike the original TCOD, these functions work directly with Grid objects.\n\n"
+    "FOV Algorithms:\n"
+    "    FOV_BASIC - Basic circular FOV\n"
+    "    FOV_SHADOW - Shadow casting (recommended)\n"
+    "    FOV_DIAMOND - Diamond-shaped FOV\n"
+    "    FOV_PERMISSIVE_0 through FOV_PERMISSIVE_8 - Permissive variants\n"
+    "    FOV_RESTRICTIVE - Most restrictive FOV\n"
+    "    FOV_SYMMETRIC_SHADOWCAST - Symmetric shadow casting\n\n"
+    "Example:\n"
+    "    import mcrfpy\n"
+    "    from mcrfpy import libtcod\n\n"
+    "    grid = mcrfpy.Grid(50, 50)\n"
+    "    visible = libtcod.compute_fov(grid, 25, 25, 10)\n"
+    "    path = libtcod.find_path(grid, 0, 0, 49, 49)",
+    -1,
+    libtcodMethods
+};
+
+// Module initialization
+PyObject* McRFPy_Libtcod::init_libtcod_module() {
+    PyObject* m = PyModule_Create(&libtcodModule);
+    if (m == NULL) {
+        return NULL;
+    }
+    
+    // Add FOV algorithm constants
+    add_fov_constants(m);
+    
+    return m;
+}

src/McRFPy_Libtcod.h

@@ -0,0 +1,27 @@
+#pragma once
+#include "Common.h"
+#include "Python.h"
+#include <libtcod.h>
+
+namespace McRFPy_Libtcod
+{
+    // Field of View algorithms
+    static PyObject* compute_fov(PyObject* self, PyObject* args);
+    
+    // Pathfinding  
+    static PyObject* find_path(PyObject* self, PyObject* args);
+    static PyObject* dijkstra_new(PyObject* self, PyObject* args);
+    static PyObject* dijkstra_compute(PyObject* self, PyObject* args);
+    static PyObject* dijkstra_get_distance(PyObject* self, PyObject* args);
+    static PyObject* dijkstra_path_to(PyObject* self, PyObject* args);
+    
+    // Line algorithms
+    static PyObject* line(PyObject* self, PyObject* args);
+    static PyObject* line_iter(PyObject* self, PyObject* args);
+    
+    // FOV algorithm constants
+    static PyObject* add_fov_constants(PyObject* module);
+    
+    // Module initialization
+    PyObject* init_libtcod_module();
+}

src/UIEntity.cpp

@@ -377,10 +377,68 @@ PyObject* UIEntity::die(PyUIEntityObject* self, PyObject* Py_UNUSED(ignored))
     Py_RETURN_NONE;
 }
 
+PyObject* UIEntity::path_to(PyUIEntityObject* self, PyObject* args, PyObject* kwds) {
+    static const char* keywords[] = {"target_x", "target_y", "x", "y", nullptr};
+    int target_x = -1, target_y = -1;
+    
+    // Parse arguments - support both target_x/target_y and x/y parameter names
+    if (!PyArg_ParseTupleAndKeywords(args, kwds, "ii", const_cast<char**>(keywords), 
+                                     &target_x, &target_y)) {
+        PyErr_Clear();
+        // Try alternative parameter names
+        if (!PyArg_ParseTupleAndKeywords(args, kwds, "|iiii", const_cast<char**>(keywords), 
+                                         &target_x, &target_y, &target_x, &target_y)) {
+            PyErr_SetString(PyExc_TypeError, "path_to() requires target_x and target_y integer arguments");
+            return NULL;
+        }
+    }
+    
+    // Check if entity has a grid
+    if (!self->data || !self->data->grid) {
+        PyErr_SetString(PyExc_ValueError, "Entity must be associated with a grid to compute paths");
+        return NULL;
+    }
+    
+    // Get current position
+    int current_x = static_cast<int>(self->data->position.x);
+    int current_y = static_cast<int>(self->data->position.y);
+    
+    // Validate target position
+    auto grid = self->data->grid;
+    if (target_x < 0 || target_x >= grid->grid_x || target_y < 0 || target_y >= grid->grid_y) {
+        PyErr_Format(PyExc_ValueError, "Target position (%d, %d) is out of grid bounds (0-%d, 0-%d)", 
+                     target_x, target_y, grid->grid_x - 1, grid->grid_y - 1);
+        return NULL;
+    }
+    
+    // Use the grid's Dijkstra implementation
+    grid->computeDijkstra(current_x, current_y);
+    auto path = grid->getDijkstraPath(target_x, target_y);
+    
+    // Convert path to Python list of tuples
+    PyObject* path_list = PyList_New(path.size());
+    if (!path_list) return PyErr_NoMemory();
+    
+    for (size_t i = 0; i < path.size(); ++i) {
+        PyObject* coord_tuple = PyTuple_New(2);
+        if (!coord_tuple) {
+            Py_DECREF(path_list);
+            return PyErr_NoMemory();
+        }
+        
+        PyTuple_SetItem(coord_tuple, 0, PyLong_FromLong(path[i].first));
+        PyTuple_SetItem(coord_tuple, 1, PyLong_FromLong(path[i].second));
+        PyList_SetItem(path_list, i, coord_tuple);
+    }
+    
+    return path_list;
+}
+
 PyMethodDef UIEntity::methods[] = {
     {"at", (PyCFunction)UIEntity::at, METH_O},
     {"index", (PyCFunction)UIEntity::index, METH_NOARGS, "Return the index of this entity in its grid's entity collection"},
     {"die", (PyCFunction)UIEntity::die, METH_NOARGS, "Remove this entity from its grid"},
+    {"path_to", (PyCFunction)UIEntity::path_to, METH_VARARGS | METH_KEYWORDS, "Find path from entity to target position using Dijkstra pathfinding"},
     {NULL, NULL, 0, NULL}
 };
 
@@ -393,6 +451,7 @@ PyMethodDef UIEntity_all_methods[] = {
     {"at", (PyCFunction)UIEntity::at, METH_O},
     {"index", (PyCFunction)UIEntity::index, METH_NOARGS, "Return the index of this entity in its grid's entity collection"},
     {"die", (PyCFunction)UIEntity::die, METH_NOARGS, "Remove this entity from its grid"},
+    {"path_to", (PyCFunction)UIEntity::path_to, METH_VARARGS | METH_KEYWORDS, "Find path from entity to target position using Dijkstra pathfinding"},
     {NULL}  // Sentinel
 };
 

src/UIEntity.h

@@ -59,6 +59,7 @@ public:
     static PyObject* at(PyUIEntityObject* self, PyObject* o);
     static PyObject* index(PyUIEntityObject* self, PyObject* Py_UNUSED(ignored));
     static PyObject* die(PyUIEntityObject* self, PyObject* Py_UNUSED(ignored));
+    static PyObject* path_to(PyUIEntityObject* self, PyObject* args, PyObject* kwds);
     static int init(PyUIEntityObject* self, PyObject* args, PyObject* kwds);
 
     static PyObject* get_position(PyUIEntityObject* self, void* closure);

src/UIGrid.cpp

@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@
 
 UIGrid::UIGrid() 
 : grid_x(0), grid_y(0), zoom(1.0f), center_x(0.0f), center_y(0.0f), ptex(nullptr),
-  fill_color(8, 8, 8, 255)  // Default dark gray background
+  fill_color(8, 8, 8, 255), tcod_map(nullptr), tcod_dijkstra(nullptr)  // Default dark gray background
 {
     // Initialize entities list
     entities = std::make_shared<std::list<std::shared_ptr<UIEntity>>>();
@@ -27,13 +27,14 @@ UIGrid::UIGrid()
     output.setTexture(renderTexture.getTexture());
     
     // Points vector starts empty (grid_x * grid_y = 0)
+    // TCOD map will be created when grid is resized
 }
 
 UIGrid::UIGrid(int gx, int gy, std::shared_ptr<PyTexture> _ptex, sf::Vector2f _xy, sf::Vector2f _wh)
 : grid_x(gx), grid_y(gy),
   zoom(1.0f), 
   ptex(_ptex), points(gx * gy),
-  fill_color(8, 8, 8, 255)  // Default dark gray background
+  fill_color(8, 8, 8, 255), tcod_map(nullptr), tcod_dijkstra(nullptr)  // Default dark gray background
 {
     // Use texture dimensions if available, otherwise use defaults
     int cell_width = _ptex ? _ptex->sprite_width : DEFAULT_CELL_WIDTH;
@@ -63,6 +64,24 @@ UIGrid::UIGrid(int gx, int gy, std::shared_ptr<PyTexture> _ptex, sf::Vector2f _x
      // textures are upside-down inside renderTexture
      output.setTexture(renderTexture.getTexture());
 
+    // Create TCOD map
+    tcod_map = new TCODMap(gx, gy);
+    
+    // Create TCOD dijkstra pathfinder
+    tcod_dijkstra = new TCODDijkstra(tcod_map);
+    
+    // Initialize grid points with parent reference
+    for (int y = 0; y < gy; y++) {
+        for (int x = 0; x < gx; x++) {
+            int idx = y * gx + x;
+            points[idx].grid_x = x;
+            points[idx].grid_y = y;
+            points[idx].parent_grid = this;
+        }
+    }
+    
+    // Initial sync of TCOD map
+    syncTCODMap();
 }
 
 void UIGrid::update() {}
@@ -234,11 +253,116 @@ UIGridPoint& UIGrid::at(int x, int y)
     return points[y * grid_x + x];
 }
 
+UIGrid::~UIGrid()
+{
+    if (tcod_dijkstra) {
+        delete tcod_dijkstra;
+        tcod_dijkstra = nullptr;
+    }
+    if (tcod_map) {
+        delete tcod_map;
+        tcod_map = nullptr;
+    }
+}
+
 PyObjectsEnum UIGrid::derived_type()
 {
     return PyObjectsEnum::UIGRID;
 }
 
+// TCOD integration methods
+void UIGrid::syncTCODMap()
+{
+    if (!tcod_map) return;
+    
+    for (int y = 0; y < grid_y; y++) {
+        for (int x = 0; x < grid_x; x++) {
+            const UIGridPoint& point = at(x, y);
+            tcod_map->setProperties(x, y, point.transparent, point.walkable);
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+void UIGrid::syncTCODMapCell(int x, int y)
+{
+    if (!tcod_map || x < 0 || x >= grid_x || y < 0 || y >= grid_y) return;
+    
+    const UIGridPoint& point = at(x, y);
+    tcod_map->setProperties(x, y, point.transparent, point.walkable);
+}
+
+void UIGrid::computeFOV(int x, int y, int radius, bool light_walls, TCOD_fov_algorithm_t algo)
+{
+    if (!tcod_map || x < 0 || x >= grid_x || y < 0 || y >= grid_y) return;
+    
+    tcod_map->computeFov(x, y, radius, light_walls, algo);
+}
+
+bool UIGrid::isInFOV(int x, int y) const
+{
+    if (!tcod_map || x < 0 || x >= grid_x || y < 0 || y >= grid_y) return false;
+    
+    return tcod_map->isInFov(x, y);
+}
+
+std::vector<std::pair<int, int>> UIGrid::findPath(int x1, int y1, int x2, int y2, float diagonalCost)
+{
+    std::vector<std::pair<int, int>> path;
+    
+    if (!tcod_map || x1 < 0 || x1 >= grid_x || y1 < 0 || y1 >= grid_y ||
+        x2 < 0 || x2 >= grid_x || y2 < 0 || y2 >= grid_y) {
+        return path;
+    }
+    
+    TCODPath tcod_path(tcod_map, diagonalCost);
+    if (tcod_path.compute(x1, y1, x2, y2)) {
+        for (int i = 0; i < tcod_path.size(); i++) {
+            int x, y;
+            tcod_path.get(i, &x, &y);
+            path.push_back(std::make_pair(x, y));
+        }
+    }
+    
+    return path;
+}
+
+void UIGrid::computeDijkstra(int rootX, int rootY, float diagonalCost)
+{
+    if (!tcod_map || !tcod_dijkstra || rootX < 0 || rootX >= grid_x || rootY < 0 || rootY >= grid_y) return;
+    
+    // Compute the Dijkstra map from the root position
+    tcod_dijkstra->compute(rootX, rootY);
+}
+
+float UIGrid::getDijkstraDistance(int x, int y) const
+{
+    if (!tcod_dijkstra || x < 0 || x >= grid_x || y < 0 || y >= grid_y) {
+        return -1.0f;  // Invalid position
+    }
+    
+    return tcod_dijkstra->getDistance(x, y);
+}
+
+std::vector<std::pair<int, int>> UIGrid::getDijkstraPath(int x, int y) const
+{
+    std::vector<std::pair<int, int>> path;
+    
+    if (!tcod_dijkstra || x < 0 || x >= grid_x || y < 0 || y >= grid_y) {
+        return path;  // Empty path for invalid position
+    }
+    
+    // Set the destination
+    if (tcod_dijkstra->setPath(x, y)) {
+        // Walk the path and collect points
+        int px, py;
+        while (tcod_dijkstra->walk(&px, &py)) {
+            path.push_back(std::make_pair(px, py));
+        }
+    }
+    
+    return path;
+}
+
 // Phase 1 implementations
 sf::FloatRect UIGrid::get_bounds() const
 {
@@ -338,35 +462,53 @@ UIDrawable* UIGrid::click_at(sf::Vector2f point)
 
 
 int UIGrid::init(PyUIGridObject* self, PyObject* args, PyObject* kwds) {
-    // Try parsing with PyArgHelpers
-    int arg_idx = 0;
-    auto grid_size_result = PyArgHelpers::parseGridSize(args, kwds, &arg_idx);
-    auto pos_result = PyArgHelpers::parsePosition(args, kwds, &arg_idx);
-    auto size_result = PyArgHelpers::parseSize(args, kwds, &arg_idx);
-    
     // Default values
     int grid_x = 0, grid_y = 0;
     float x = 0.0f, y = 0.0f, w = 0.0f, h = 0.0f;
     PyObject* textureObj = nullptr;
     
-    // Case 1: Got grid size and position from helpers (tuple format)
+    // Check if first argument is a tuple (for tuple-based initialization)
-    if (grid_size_result.valid) {
+    bool has_tuple_first_arg = false;
+    if (args && PyTuple_Size(args) > 0) {
+        PyObject* first_arg = PyTuple_GetItem(args, 0);
+        if (PyTuple_Check(first_arg)) {
+            has_tuple_first_arg = true;
+        }
+    }
+    
+    // Try tuple-based parsing if we have a tuple as first argument
+    if (has_tuple_first_arg) {
+        int arg_idx = 0;
+        auto grid_size_result = PyArgHelpers::parseGridSize(args, kwds, &arg_idx);
+        
+        // If grid size parsing failed with an error, report it
+        if (!grid_size_result.valid) {
+            if (grid_size_result.error) {
+                PyErr_SetString(PyExc_TypeError, grid_size_result.error);
+            } else {
+                PyErr_SetString(PyExc_TypeError, "Invalid grid size tuple");
+            }
+            return -1;
+        }
+        
+        // We got a valid grid size
         grid_x = grid_size_result.grid_w;
         grid_y = grid_size_result.grid_h;
         
-        // Set position if we got it
+        // Try to parse position and size
+        auto pos_result = PyArgHelpers::parsePosition(args, kwds, &arg_idx);
         if (pos_result.valid) {
             x = pos_result.x;
             y = pos_result.y;
         }
         
-        // Set size if we got it, otherwise calculate default
+        auto size_result = PyArgHelpers::parseSize(args, kwds, &arg_idx);
         if (size_result.valid) {
             w = size_result.w;
             h = size_result.h;
         } else {
-            // Default size based on grid dimensions and texture
+            // Default size based on grid dimensions
-            w = grid_x * 16.0f;  // Will be recalculated if texture provided
+            w = grid_x * 16.0f;
             h = grid_y * 16.0f;
         }
         
@@ -380,10 +522,8 @@ int UIGrid::init(PyUIGridObject* self, PyObject* args, PyObject* kwds) {
                                     &textureObj);
         Py_DECREF(remaining_args);
     }
-    // Case 2: Traditional format
+    // Traditional format parsing
     else {
-        PyErr_Clear();  // Clear any errors from helpers
-        
         static const char* keywords[] = {
             "grid_x", "grid_y", "texture", "pos", "size", "grid_size", nullptr
         };
@@ -406,7 +546,13 @@ int UIGrid::init(PyUIGridObject* self, PyObject* args, PyObject* kwds) {
                 if (PyLong_Check(x_obj) && PyLong_Check(y_obj)) {
                     grid_x = PyLong_AsLong(x_obj);
                     grid_y = PyLong_AsLong(y_obj);
+                } else {
+                    PyErr_SetString(PyExc_TypeError, "grid_size must contain integers");
+                    return -1;
                 }
+            } else {
+                PyErr_SetString(PyExc_TypeError, "grid_size must be a tuple of two integers");
+                return -1;
             }
         }
         
@@ -419,7 +565,13 @@ int UIGrid::init(PyUIGridObject* self, PyObject* args, PyObject* kwds) {
                     (PyFloat_Check(y_val) || PyLong_Check(y_val))) {
                     x = PyFloat_Check(x_val) ? PyFloat_AsDouble(x_val) : PyLong_AsLong(x_val);
                     y = PyFloat_Check(y_val) ? PyFloat_AsDouble(y_val) : PyLong_AsLong(y_val);
+                } else {
+                    PyErr_SetString(PyExc_TypeError, "pos must contain numbers");
+                    return -1;
                 }
+            } else {
+                PyErr_SetString(PyExc_TypeError, "pos must be a tuple of two numbers");
+                return -1;
             }
         }
         
@@ -432,7 +584,13 @@ int UIGrid::init(PyUIGridObject* self, PyObject* args, PyObject* kwds) {
                     (PyFloat_Check(h_val) || PyLong_Check(h_val))) {
                     w = PyFloat_Check(w_val) ? PyFloat_AsDouble(w_val) : PyLong_AsLong(w_val);
                     h = PyFloat_Check(h_val) ? PyFloat_AsDouble(h_val) : PyLong_AsLong(h_val);
+                } else {
+                    PyErr_SetString(PyExc_TypeError, "size must contain numbers");
+                    return -1;
                 }
+            } else {
+                PyErr_SetString(PyExc_TypeError, "size must be a tuple of two numbers");
+                return -1;
             }
         } else {
             // Default size based on grid
@@ -441,16 +599,19 @@ int UIGrid::init(PyUIGridObject* self, PyObject* args, PyObject* kwds) {
         }
     }
     
+    // Validate grid dimensions
+    if (grid_x <= 0 || grid_y <= 0) {
+        PyErr_SetString(PyExc_ValueError, "Grid dimensions must be positive integers");
+        return -1;
+    }
+
     // At this point we have x, y, w, h values from either parsing method
 
-    // Convert PyObject texture to IndexTexture*
+    // Convert PyObject texture to shared_ptr<PyTexture>
-    // This requires the texture object to have been initialized similar to UISprite's texture handling
-    
     std::shared_ptr<PyTexture> texture_ptr = nullptr;
     
-    // Allow None for texture - use default texture in that case
+    // Allow None or NULL for texture - use default texture in that case
-    if (textureObj != Py_None) {
+    if (textureObj && textureObj != Py_None) {
-        //if (!PyObject_IsInstance(textureObj, (PyObject*)&PyTextureType)) {
         if (!PyObject_IsInstance(textureObj, PyObject_GetAttrString(McRFPy_API::mcrf_module, "Texture"))) {
             PyErr_SetString(PyExc_TypeError, "texture must be a mcrfpy.Texture instance or None");
             return -1;
@@ -458,16 +619,12 @@ int UIGrid::init(PyUIGridObject* self, PyObject* args, PyObject* kwds) {
         PyTextureObject* pyTexture = reinterpret_cast<PyTextureObject*>(textureObj);
         texture_ptr = pyTexture->data;
     } else {
-        // Use default texture when None is provided
+        // Use default texture when None is provided or texture not specified
         texture_ptr = McRFPy_API::default_texture;
     }
     
-    // Initialize UIGrid - texture_ptr will be nullptr if texture was None
-    //self->data = new UIGrid(grid_x, grid_y, texture, sf::Vector2f(box_x, box_y), sf::Vector2f(box_w, box_h));
-    //self->data = std::make_shared<UIGrid>(grid_x, grid_y, pyTexture->data, 
-    //        sf::Vector2f(box_x, box_y), sf::Vector2f(box_w, box_h));
     // Adjust size based on texture if available and size not explicitly set
-    if (!size_result.valid && texture_ptr) {
+    if (texture_ptr && w == grid_x * 16.0f && h == grid_y * 16.0f) {
         w = grid_x * texture_ptr->sprite_width;
         h = grid_y * texture_ptr->sprite_height;
     }
@@ -719,8 +876,124 @@ int UIGrid::set_fill_color(PyUIGridObject* self, PyObject* value, void* closure)
     return 0;
 }
 
+// Python API implementations for TCOD functionality
+PyObject* UIGrid::py_compute_fov(PyUIGridObject* self, PyObject* args, PyObject* kwds)
+{
+    static char* kwlist[] = {"x", "y", "radius", "light_walls", "algorithm", NULL};
+    int x, y, radius = 0;
+    int light_walls = 1;
+    int algorithm = FOV_BASIC;
+    
+    if (!PyArg_ParseTupleAndKeywords(args, kwds, "ii|ipi", kwlist, 
+                                     &x, &y, &radius, &light_walls, &algorithm)) {
+        return NULL;
+    }
+    
+    self->data->computeFOV(x, y, radius, light_walls, (TCOD_fov_algorithm_t)algorithm);
+    Py_RETURN_NONE;
+}
+
+PyObject* UIGrid::py_is_in_fov(PyUIGridObject* self, PyObject* args)
+{
+    int x, y;
+    if (!PyArg_ParseTuple(args, "ii", &x, &y)) {
+        return NULL;
+    }
+    
+    bool in_fov = self->data->isInFOV(x, y);
+    return PyBool_FromLong(in_fov);
+}
+
+PyObject* UIGrid::py_find_path(PyUIGridObject* self, PyObject* args, PyObject* kwds)
+{
+    static char* kwlist[] = {"x1", "y1", "x2", "y2", "diagonal_cost", NULL};
+    int x1, y1, x2, y2;
+    float diagonal_cost = 1.41f;
+    
+    if (!PyArg_ParseTupleAndKeywords(args, kwds, "iiii|f", kwlist, 
+                                     &x1, &y1, &x2, &y2, &diagonal_cost)) {
+        return NULL;
+    }
+    
+    std::vector<std::pair<int, int>> path = self->data->findPath(x1, y1, x2, y2, diagonal_cost);
+    
+    PyObject* path_list = PyList_New(path.size());
+    if (!path_list) return NULL;
+    
+    for (size_t i = 0; i < path.size(); i++) {
+        PyObject* coord = Py_BuildValue("(ii)", path[i].first, path[i].second);
+        if (!coord) {
+            Py_DECREF(path_list);
+            return NULL;
+        }
+        PyList_SET_ITEM(path_list, i, coord);
+    }
+    
+    return path_list;
+}
+
+PyObject* UIGrid::py_compute_dijkstra(PyUIGridObject* self, PyObject* args, PyObject* kwds)
+{
+    static char* kwlist[] = {"root_x", "root_y", "diagonal_cost", NULL};
+    int root_x, root_y;
+    float diagonal_cost = 1.41f;
+    
+    if (!PyArg_ParseTupleAndKeywords(args, kwds, "ii|f", kwlist, 
+                                     &root_x, &root_y, &diagonal_cost)) {
+        return NULL;
+    }
+    
+    self->data->computeDijkstra(root_x, root_y, diagonal_cost);
+    Py_RETURN_NONE;
+}
+
+PyObject* UIGrid::py_get_dijkstra_distance(PyUIGridObject* self, PyObject* args)
+{
+    int x, y;
+    if (!PyArg_ParseTuple(args, "ii", &x, &y)) {
+        return NULL;
+    }
+    
+    float distance = self->data->getDijkstraDistance(x, y);
+    if (distance < 0) {
+        Py_RETURN_NONE;  // Invalid position
+    }
+    
+    return PyFloat_FromDouble(distance);
+}
+
+PyObject* UIGrid::py_get_dijkstra_path(PyUIGridObject* self, PyObject* args)
+{
+    int x, y;
+    if (!PyArg_ParseTuple(args, "ii", &x, &y)) {
+        return NULL;
+    }
+    
+    std::vector<std::pair<int, int>> path = self->data->getDijkstraPath(x, y);
+    
+    PyObject* path_list = PyList_New(path.size());
+    for (size_t i = 0; i < path.size(); i++) {
+        PyObject* pos = Py_BuildValue("(ii)", path[i].first, path[i].second);
+        PyList_SetItem(path_list, i, pos);  // Steals reference
+    }
+    
+    return path_list;
+}
+
 PyMethodDef UIGrid::methods[] = {
     {"at", (PyCFunction)UIGrid::py_at, METH_VARARGS | METH_KEYWORDS},
+    {"compute_fov", (PyCFunction)UIGrid::py_compute_fov, METH_VARARGS | METH_KEYWORDS, 
+     "Compute field of view from a position. Args: x, y, radius=0, light_walls=True, algorithm=FOV_BASIC"},
+    {"is_in_fov", (PyCFunction)UIGrid::py_is_in_fov, METH_VARARGS, 
+     "Check if a cell is in the field of view. Args: x, y"},
+    {"find_path", (PyCFunction)UIGrid::py_find_path, METH_VARARGS | METH_KEYWORDS, 
+     "Find A* path between two points. Args: x1, y1, x2, y2, diagonal_cost=1.41"},
+    {"compute_dijkstra", (PyCFunction)UIGrid::py_compute_dijkstra, METH_VARARGS | METH_KEYWORDS, 
+     "Compute Dijkstra map from root position. Args: root_x, root_y, diagonal_cost=1.41"},
+    {"get_dijkstra_distance", (PyCFunction)UIGrid::py_get_dijkstra_distance, METH_VARARGS,
+     "Get distance from Dijkstra root to position. Args: x, y. Returns float or None if invalid."},
+    {"get_dijkstra_path", (PyCFunction)UIGrid::py_get_dijkstra_path, METH_VARARGS,
+     "Get path from position to Dijkstra root. Args: x, y. Returns list of (x,y) tuples."},
     {NULL, NULL, 0, NULL}
 };
 
@@ -731,6 +1004,18 @@ typedef PyUIGridObject PyObjectType;
 PyMethodDef UIGrid_all_methods[] = {
     UIDRAWABLE_METHODS,
     {"at", (PyCFunction)UIGrid::py_at, METH_VARARGS | METH_KEYWORDS},
+    {"compute_fov", (PyCFunction)UIGrid::py_compute_fov, METH_VARARGS | METH_KEYWORDS, 
+     "Compute field of view from a position. Args: x, y, radius=0, light_walls=True, algorithm=FOV_BASIC"},
+    {"is_in_fov", (PyCFunction)UIGrid::py_is_in_fov, METH_VARARGS, 
+     "Check if a cell is in the field of view. Args: x, y"},
+    {"find_path", (PyCFunction)UIGrid::py_find_path, METH_VARARGS | METH_KEYWORDS, 
+     "Find A* path between two points. Args: x1, y1, x2, y2, diagonal_cost=1.41"},
+    {"compute_dijkstra", (PyCFunction)UIGrid::py_compute_dijkstra, METH_VARARGS | METH_KEYWORDS, 
+     "Compute Dijkstra map from root position. Args: root_x, root_y, diagonal_cost=1.41"},
+    {"get_dijkstra_distance", (PyCFunction)UIGrid::py_get_dijkstra_distance, METH_VARARGS,
+     "Get distance from Dijkstra root to position. Args: x, y. Returns float or None if invalid."},
+    {"get_dijkstra_path", (PyCFunction)UIGrid::py_get_dijkstra_path, METH_VARARGS,
+     "Get path from position to Dijkstra root. Args: x, y. Returns list of (x,y) tuples."},
     {NULL}  // Sentinel
 };
 

src/UIGrid.h

@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@
 #include "IndexTexture.h"
 #include "Resources.h"
 #include <list>
+#include <libtcod.h>
 
 #include "PyCallable.h"
 #include "PyTexture.h"
@@ -25,10 +26,14 @@ private:
     // Default cell dimensions when no texture is provided
     static constexpr int DEFAULT_CELL_WIDTH = 16;
     static constexpr int DEFAULT_CELL_HEIGHT = 16;
+    TCODMap* tcod_map;  // TCOD map for FOV and pathfinding
+    TCODDijkstra* tcod_dijkstra;  // Dijkstra pathfinding
+    
 public:
     UIGrid();
     //UIGrid(int, int, IndexTexture*, float, float, float, float);
     UIGrid(int, int, std::shared_ptr<PyTexture>, sf::Vector2f, sf::Vector2f);
+    ~UIGrid();  // Destructor to clean up TCOD map
     void update();
     void render(sf::Vector2f, sf::RenderTarget&) override final;
     UIGridPoint& at(int, int);
@@ -36,6 +41,18 @@ public:
     //void setSprite(int);
     virtual UIDrawable* click_at(sf::Vector2f point) override final;
     
+    // TCOD integration methods
+    void syncTCODMap();  // Sync entire map with current grid state
+    void syncTCODMapCell(int x, int y);  // Sync a single cell to TCOD map
+    void computeFOV(int x, int y, int radius, bool light_walls = true, TCOD_fov_algorithm_t algo = FOV_BASIC);
+    bool isInFOV(int x, int y) const;
+    
+    // Pathfinding methods
+    std::vector<std::pair<int, int>> findPath(int x1, int y1, int x2, int y2, float diagonalCost = 1.41f);
+    void computeDijkstra(int rootX, int rootY, float diagonalCost = 1.41f);
+    float getDijkstraDistance(int x, int y) const;
+    std::vector<std::pair<int, int>> getDijkstraPath(int x, int y) const;
+    
     // Phase 1 virtual method implementations
     sf::FloatRect get_bounds() const override;
     void move(float dx, float dy) override;
@@ -78,6 +95,12 @@ public:
     static PyObject* get_fill_color(PyUIGridObject* self, void* closure);
     static int set_fill_color(PyUIGridObject* self, PyObject* value, void* closure);
     static PyObject* py_at(PyUIGridObject* self, PyObject* args, PyObject* kwds);
+    static PyObject* py_compute_fov(PyUIGridObject* self, PyObject* args, PyObject* kwds);
+    static PyObject* py_is_in_fov(PyUIGridObject* self, PyObject* args);
+    static PyObject* py_find_path(PyUIGridObject* self, PyObject* args, PyObject* kwds);
+    static PyObject* py_compute_dijkstra(PyUIGridObject* self, PyObject* args, PyObject* kwds);
+    static PyObject* py_get_dijkstra_distance(PyUIGridObject* self, PyObject* args);
+    static PyObject* py_get_dijkstra_path(PyUIGridObject* self, PyObject* args);
     static PyMethodDef methods[];
     static PyGetSetDef getsetters[];
     static PyObject* get_children(PyUIGridObject* self, void* closure);

src/UIGridPoint.cpp

@@ -1,19 +1,51 @@
 #include "UIGridPoint.h"
+#include "UIGrid.h"
 
 UIGridPoint::UIGridPoint()
 : color(1.0f, 1.0f, 1.0f), color_overlay(0.0f, 0.0f, 0.0f), walkable(false), transparent(false),
- tilesprite(-1), tile_overlay(-1), uisprite(-1)
+ tilesprite(-1), tile_overlay(-1), uisprite(-1), grid_x(-1), grid_y(-1), parent_grid(nullptr)
 {}
 
 // Utility function to convert sf::Color to PyObject*
 PyObject* sfColor_to_PyObject(sf::Color color) {
+    // For now, keep returning tuples to avoid breaking existing code
     return Py_BuildValue("(iiii)", color.r, color.g, color.b, color.a);
 }
 
 // Utility function to convert PyObject* to sf::Color
 sf::Color PyObject_to_sfColor(PyObject* obj) {
+    // Get the mcrfpy module and Color type
+    PyObject* module = PyImport_ImportModule("mcrfpy");
+    if (!module) {
+        PyErr_SetString(PyExc_RuntimeError, "Failed to import mcrfpy module");
+        return sf::Color();
+    }
+    
+    PyObject* color_type = PyObject_GetAttrString(module, "Color");
+    Py_DECREF(module);
+    
+    if (!color_type) {
+        PyErr_SetString(PyExc_RuntimeError, "Failed to get Color type from mcrfpy module");
+        return sf::Color();
+    }
+    
+    // Check if it's a mcrfpy.Color object
+    int is_color = PyObject_IsInstance(obj, color_type);
+    Py_DECREF(color_type);
+    
+    if (is_color == 1) {
+        PyColorObject* color_obj = (PyColorObject*)obj;
+        return color_obj->data;
+    } else if (is_color == -1) {
+        // Error occurred in PyObject_IsInstance
+        return sf::Color();
+    }
+    
+    // Otherwise try to parse as tuple
     int r, g, b, a = 255; // Default alpha to fully opaque if not specified
     if (!PyArg_ParseTuple(obj, "iii|i", &r, &g, &b, &a)) {
+        PyErr_Clear(); // Clear the error from failed tuple parsing
+        PyErr_SetString(PyExc_TypeError, "color must be a Color object or a tuple of (r, g, b[, a])");
         return sf::Color(); // Return default color on parse error
     }
     return sf::Color(r, g, b, a);
@@ -29,6 +61,11 @@ PyObject* UIGridPoint::get_color(PyUIGridPointObject* self, void* closure) {
 
 int UIGridPoint::set_color(PyUIGridPointObject* self, PyObject* value, void* closure) {
     sf::Color color = PyObject_to_sfColor(value);
+    // Check if an error occurred during conversion
+    if (PyErr_Occurred()) {
+        return -1;
+    }
+    
     if (reinterpret_cast<long>(closure) == 0) { // color
         self->data->color = color;
     } else { // color_overlay
@@ -62,6 +99,12 @@ int UIGridPoint::set_bool_member(PyUIGridPointObject* self, PyObject* value, voi
         PyErr_SetString(PyExc_ValueError, "Expected a boolean value");
         return -1;
     }
+    
+    // Sync with TCOD map if parent grid exists
+    if (self->data->parent_grid && self->data->grid_x >= 0 && self->data->grid_y >= 0) {
+        self->data->parent_grid->syncTCODMapCell(self->data->grid_x, self->data->grid_y);
+    }
+    
     return 0;
 }
 

src/UIGridPoint.h

@@ -40,6 +40,8 @@ public:
     sf::Color color, color_overlay;
     bool walkable, transparent;
     int tilesprite, tile_overlay, uisprite;
+    int grid_x, grid_y;  // Position in parent grid
+    UIGrid* parent_grid;  // Parent grid reference for TCOD sync
     UIGridPoint();
 
     static int set_int_member(PyUIGridPointObject* self, PyObject* value, void* closure);