/*
Theme Name: Ascend
Description: A modern, high-trust gaming theme built for engagement and affiliate success.
Version: 2.0
Author: GameDev
*/

/* --- CSS Custom Properties --- */
/* A slicker, more modern color palette for gamers */
:root {
    /* Core Colors */
    --primary-color: #00A3FF;   /* Bright blue for key actions and links */
    --secondary-color: #005696; /* Darker blue for hover states */
    --accent-color: #FF5733;    /* A pop of orange for highlights and CTAs */
    
    /* Neutrals */
    --background-color: #0E1628;    /* Dark, but not black, for a deep, cinematic feel */
    --surface-color: #1A2132;     /* Lighter dark for card backgrounds */
    --text-color: #E2E6EC;         /* Light gray for readability */
    --light-text-color: #9AA0B3;   /* Lighter gray for subheadings and metadata */
    --border-color: #2A364F;       /* Subtle border for separation */
    
    /* Typography */
    --font-family: 'Poppins', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
    --heading-font: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    --font-size-base: 18px;
    --font-size-small: 16px;
    --font-size-large: 22px;
    --line-height: 1.7;
    
    /* Spacing & Sizing */
    --spacing-small: 12px;
    --spacing-medium: 24px;
    --spacing-large: 48px;
    --container-max-width: 1400px;
    --content-max-width: 900px;
    --border-radius: 8px;
}

/* --- Base & Reset Styles --- */
* {
    box-sizing: border-box;
    transition: background-color 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

body {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    font-family: var(--font-family);
    font-size: var(--font-size-base);
    line-height: var(--line-height);
    color: var(--text-color);
    background-color: var(--background-color);
}

/* --- Typography --- */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
    font-family: var(--heading-font);
    color: var(--primary-color);
    margin: 0 0 var(--spacing-medium) 0;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

h1 { font-size: 3em; }
h2 { font-size: 2.2em; }
h3 { font-size: 1.8em; }
h4 { font-size: 1.5em; }

p {
    margin: 0 0 var(--spacing-medium) 0;
}

a {
    color: var(--primary-color);
    text-decoration: none;
}

a:hover {
    color: var(--accent-color);
    text-decoration: underline;
}

/* --- Layout --- */
.container {
    max-width: var(--container-max-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 var(--spacing-medium);
}

.content-wrapper {
    max-width: var(--content-max-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* --- Header --- */
.site-header {
    background-color: var(--surface-color);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    padding: var(--spacing-medium) 0;
}

.site-title {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 2.5em;
    font-family: var(--heading-font);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.site-title a {
    color: var(--text-color);
    text-decoration: none;
}

.site-title a:hover {
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.site-description {
    color: var(--light-text-color);
    margin: var(--spacing-small) 0 0 0;
    font-style: italic;
}

/* --- Navigation --- */
.main-navigation {
    margin: var(--spacing-medium) 0 0 0;
}

.main-navigation ul {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: var(--spacing-medium);
}

.main-navigation a {
    display: block;
    padding: var(--spacing-small) var(--spacing-medium);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    color: var(--light-text-color);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.main-navigation a::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 50%;
    width: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    transition: width 0.3s ease;
}

.main-navigation a:hover {
    color: var(--primary-color);
    text-decoration: none;
}

.main-navigation a:hover::after,
.main-navigation a.current-page::after {
    width: 100%;
}

/* --- Search Form --- */
.search-form {
    margin: var(--spacing-medium) 0;
    display: flex;
    max-width: 400px;
}

.search-form input[type="search"] {
    flex: 1;
    padding: var(--spacing-small) var(--spacing-medium);
    background-color: var(--surface-color);
    color: var(--text-color);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius) 0 0 var(--border-radius);
    font-size: var(--font-size-base);
}

.search-form input[type="search"]:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--primary-color);
}

.search-form button {
    padding: var(--spacing-small) var(--spacing-medium);
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    color: white;
    border: 1px solid var(--primary-color);
    border-radius: 0 var(--border-radius) var(--border-radius) 0;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: var(--font-size-base);
}

.search-form button:hover {
    background-color: var(--secondary-color);
    border-color: var(--secondary-color);
}

/* --- Main Content --- */
.site-main {
    padding: var(--spacing-large) 0;
}

/* --- Latest Posts Section --- */
.latest-posts {
    background-color: var(--surface-color);
    padding: var(--spacing-medium);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-large);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.latest-posts h2 {
    margin-top: 0;
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.latest-posts ul {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.latest-posts li {
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-small);
    padding-bottom: var(--spacing-small);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.latest-posts li:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* --- Post Styles --- */
.post {
    background-color: var(--surface-color);
    padding: var(--spacing-medium);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-large);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.post-title {
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-small);
    font-size: 2em;
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.post-meta {
    color: var(--light-text-color);
    font-size: var(--font-size-small);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-medium);
}

.post-meta a {
    color: var(--light-text-color);
}

.post-content {
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-medium);
}

.post-content img {
    max-width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.post-content img:hover {
    transform: scale(1.02);
}

/* --- Affiliate Links/Buttons --- */
.affiliate-button {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: var(--spacing-small) var(--spacing-medium);
    background-color: var(--accent-color);
    color: white;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    font-weight: bold;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: var(--spacing-medium);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(255, 87, 51, 0.4);
}

.affiliate-button:hover {
    background-color: #d64929; /* A slightly darker orange */
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    text-decoration: none;
}

/* --- Categories --- */
.categories-list {
    background-color: var(--surface-color);
    padding: var(--spacing-medium);
    margin: var(--spacing-large) 0;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
}

.categories-list h3 {
    margin-top: 0;
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.categories-list ul {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: var(--spacing-small);
}

.categories-list a {
    display: block;
    padding: 5px var(--spacing-small);
    background-color: var(--background-color);
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: var(--font-size-small);
    transition: all 0.3s;
    color: var(--light-text-color);
}

.categories-list a:hover {
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    color: white;
    text-decoration: none;
}

/* --- Comments --- */
.comments-area {
    margin-top: var(--spacing-large);
    padding-top: var(--spacing-large);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

/* --- Footer --- */
.site-footer {
    background-color: var(--surface-color);
    padding: var(--spacing-large) 0;
    margin-top: var(--spacing-large);
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--light-text-color);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

/* --- Responsive Design --- */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
    :root {
        --font-size-base: 16px;
        --spacing-medium: 20px;
        --spacing-large: 40px;
    }

    h1 { font-size: 2.5em; }
    h2 { font-size: 2em; }
    h3 { font-size: 1.5em; }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    :root {
        --spacing-small: 10px;
        --spacing-medium: 15px;
        --spacing-large: 30px;
    }

    .site-header {
        text-align: center;
    }

    .main-navigation ul {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: var(--spacing-small);
    }

    .search-form {
        max-width: 100%;
    }
}