During February 2026, Timothy Torres developed a counter-play feature for Golem shells in the timothymtorres/tgstation repository, focusing on game development and object-oriented programming using C++. He implemented crowbar-based disassembly for both finished and unfinished Golem shells, allowing players to recycle materials and disrupt Golem factory strategies. The technical approach involved robust state handling and integration with the existing material and resource systems, ensuring that disassembly logic was stable across different shell states and safeguarded against unintended effects on Golem species. The work demonstrated depth in gameplay scripting and resulted in maintainable, convention-aligned code that enhanced strategic balance.