feat: implement Players component with data fetching and loading state; remove mock data and enhance error handling in database service

App.tsx

@@ -2,6 +2,7 @@ import React, { useState, useEffect } from 'react';
 import { Routes, Route, useNavigate, useLocation } from 'react-router-dom';
 import Layout from './components/Layout';
 import Dashboard from './pages/Dashboard';
+import Players from './pages/Players';
 import PlayerProfile from './pages/PlayerProfile';
 import SetupGuide from './pages/SetupGuide';
 import Projects from './pages/Projects';
@@ -109,42 +110,7 @@ function App() {
         <Route path="/datapack" element={<DatapackGenerator />} />
 
         {/* Player Routes */}
-        <Route path="/players" element={
+        <Route path="/players" element={<Players onSelectPlayer={navigateToPlayer} />} />
-          <div className="animate-in fade-in">
-             <div className="flex justify-between items-center mb-6">
-               <h2 className="text-2xl font-bold">Bürgerverzeichnis</h2>
-               <div className="relative">
-                  <input
-                    type="text"
-                    placeholder="Filtern nach Tag oder Name..."
-                    className="bg-surfaceHighlight border border-border rounded-lg pl-10 pr-4 py-2 text-sm text-textMain focus:border-accentInfo focus:outline-none w-64 transition-colors"
-                  />
-               </div>
-             </div>
-
-             <div className="grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 xl:grid-cols-3 gap-4">
-               {players.map(player => (
-                 <div
-                   key={player.uuid}
-                   onClick={() => navigateToPlayer(player.uuid)}
-                   className="group bg-surface border border-border p-4 rounded-xl cursor-pointer hover:border-accentInfo/50 transition-all duration-200 hover:shadow-card"
-                 >
-                   <div className="flex items-center gap-4">
-                     <div className="w-12 h-12 rounded-md flex items-center justify-center font-bold text-lg text-textMuted group-hover:text-textMain transition-colors">
-                       <img src={"https://minotar.net/armor/bust/"+player.username+"/500.png"}></img>
-                     </div>
-                     <div>
-                       <div className="font-semibold text-textMain group-hover:text-accentInfo transition-colors">{player.username}</div>
-                       <div className="text-xs text-textMuted mt-1 flex gap-2">
-                          {player.tags.slice(0, 2).map(t => <span key={t}>{t}</span>)}
-                       </div>
-                     </div>
-                   </div>
-                 </div>
-               ))}
-             </div>
-          </div>
-        } />
         <Route path="/players/:id" element={<PlayerProfile />} />
 
         {/* City Routes */}

constants.ts

@@ -1,191 +0,0 @@
-import { Player, Organization, Project } from './types';
-
-export const MOCK_PLAYERS: Player[] = [
-  {
-    uuid: '80301bff-74df-4579-bcfc-082ac8d26b5b',
-    username: 'kaiwastoshort',
-    isOnline: true,
-    tags: ['#Bürger', '#Händler'],
-    stats: {
-      playtimeHours: 482,
-      level: 45,
-      role: 'Bürger',
-      organizationId: 'org-3' // Moved to Old Haven
-    },
-    inventory: [
-      { id: 'minecraft:diamond_pickaxe', name: 'Behutsamkeit Hacke', count: 1, type: 'tool', rarity: 'epic', nbtSummary: 'Eff V, Rep.' },
-      { id: 'minecraft:stone_bricks', name: 'Polierter Andesit', count: 64, type: 'block' },
-      { id: 'minecraft:stone_bricks', name: 'Polierter Andesit', count: 32, type: 'block' },
-      null, null,
-      { id: 'minecraft:cooked_beef', name: 'Steak', count: 12, type: 'consumable' },
-      { id: 'minecraft:compass', name: 'Stadtkarte', count: 1, type: 'misc', nbtSummary: 'Ziel: Spawn' },
-      null, null
-    ],
-    storyMarkdown: `
-# Der Bauplan von V
-
-> "Stein erinnert sich an das, was Eisen vergisst."
-
-**V** kam während der *Großen Expansion* ins Tal. Ursprünglich ein einfacher Maurer, stieg er nach dem Entwurf des **Aquädukt-Systems** schnell in den Rängen auf.
-
-### Bekannte Verbindungen
-* Die Händlergilde
-* Nördliche Entdecker
-
-### Aktuelles Ziel
-Restaurierung des verfallenen Wachturms am östlichen Grat.
-    `
-  },
-  {
-    uuid: '8984c0b5-d912-4462-b189-c864fba4a1af',
-    username: 'DrKButz',
-    isOnline: false,
-    tags: ['#Bauunternehmer'],
-    stats: {
-      playtimeHours: 120,
-      level: 12,
-      role: 'Unternehmer',
-      organizationId: 'org-4'
-    },
-    inventory: [
-      { id: 'minecraft:redstone', name: 'Redstone Staub', count: 64, type: 'misc' },
-      { id: 'minecraft:comparator', name: 'Komparator', count: 16, type: 'misc' },
-      null,
-      { id: 'minecraft:book', name: 'Forschungsnotizen', count: 1, type: 'misc', nbtSummary: 'Seite 12: Logikgatter' },
-      null, null, null, null, null
-    ],
-    storyMarkdown: `
-# Forschungslogbuch:
-
-Spezialisiert auf automatisierte Logistik. Gerüchten zufolge hat er eine Maschine gebaut, die Items schneller sortieren kann als jeder Mensch.
-
-* Sucht aktuell: Quarz
-* Verkauft: Auto-Schmelzöfen
-    `
-  },
-  {
-    uuid: 'b3b84518-03a2-4b48-8551-448c3f7a7d77',
-    username: 'ceratic_test',
-    isOnline: true,
-    tags: ['#Bürger', '#Händler'],
-    stats: {
-      playtimeHours: 50,
-      level: 5,
-      role: 'Bürger',
-      organizationId: 'org-3'
-    },
-    inventory: [],
-    storyMarkdown: 'Einfach nur eine einfache Bäckerin, die gutes Brot liebt.'
-  },
-  {
-    uuid: '3c10008b-1eb2-4d89-8b8a-6d03c821eb09',
-    username: 'merkursun',
-    isOnline: true,
-    tags: ['#Bürger'],
-    stats: {
-      playtimeHours: 50,
-      level: 5,
-      role: 'Bürger',
-      organizationId: 'org-4'
-    },
-    inventory: [],
-    storyMarkdown: 'Einfach nur eine einfache Bäckerin, die gutes Brot liebt.'
-  }
-];
-
-export const MOCK_ORGS: Organization[] = [
- /* { 
-    id: 'org-2', 
-    name: 'Butz Building GmbH', 
-    type: 'Company', 
-    description: 'Baugewerbe.', 
-    memberCount: 1, 
-    status: 'active' 
-  },*/
-  { 
-    id: 'org-3', 
-    name: 'Provisorium Null', 
-    type: 'City', 
-    description: 'Die erste Siedlung, eingebettet zwischen den Zwillingsgipfeln. Bekannt für das geschäftige Marktviertel und die alten Steinmauern.', 
-    memberCount: 6, 
-    status: 'active',
-    mayor: '',
-    establishedYear: 'Day 0',
-    bannerUrl: 'images/screenshots/2025-12-28_01.11.10.png',
-    gallery: [
-      'images/screenshots/2025-12-28_01.12.07.png', // Market
-      'images/screenshots/2025-12-28_01.12.17.png', // Castle
-      'images/screenshots/2025-12-28_01.12.24.png'  // Walls
-    ],
-    cityStats: {
-      taxRate: 3.5,
-      biome: 'Ebene / Gebirge',
-      defenseRating: 8,
-      government: 'Feudalmonarchie',
-      specialty: 'Handel & Stein'
-    }
-  },
-  { 
-    id: 'org-4', 
-    name: 'Sakura', 
-    type: 'City', 
-    description: 'Eine dunkle, biolumineszente Hafenstadt in den tiefen Höhlen. Heimat von Schmugglern und Händlern seltener Mineralien.', 
-    memberCount: 2, 
-    status: 'active',
-    mayor: 'Kampfzwerk',
-    establishedYear: 'Ära 2, Jahr 10',
-    bannerUrl: 'images/screenshots/2025-12-28_01.11.32.png',
-    gallery: [
-       'images/screenshots/2025-12-28_01.11.38.png',
-       'images/screenshots/2025-12-28_01.11.44.png'
-    ],
-    cityStats: {
-      taxRate: 15.0,
-      biome: 'Deep Dark / Lush Caves',
-      defenseRating: 4,
-      government: 'Syndikat',
-      specialty: 'Schmuggelware & Erze'
-    }
-  },
-];
-
-export const MOCK_PROJECTS: Project[] = [
-  { 
-    id: 'ven-1', 
-    title: 'DrkButz Architektur & Mauerwerk', 
-    description: 'Führendes Architekturbüro, spezialisiert auf gotische Strukturen und Verteidigungsmauern. Wir entwerfen dein Vermächtnis.',
-    category: 'Enterprise',
-    status: 'active', 
-    progress: 85, // Reputation
-    owner: 'DrKButz',
-    employees: [],
-    hiring: false,
-    foundedDate: 'Zyklus 12',
-    associatedOrgId: 'org-4', // Old Haven
-    bannerUrl: 'images/screenshots/2025-12-28_01.11.49.png',
-    shopCatalog: [
-        { id: 's2', name: 'Geländevermessung', description: '1 Stunde Beratung zur Geländevorbereitung.', price: 20, currency: 'Gold', stock: 10, type: 'service' },
-        { id: 's3', name: 'Mauerbau', description: 'Wir bauen deine Außenmauern. Preis pro Chunk.', price: 100, currency: 'Gold', stock: 5, type: 'service', materialsRequired: 'Kunde stellt Steinziegel' },
-        { id: 's4', name: 'Terraforming', description: 'Einebnung und Landschaftsbau.', price: 75, currency: 'Gold', stock: 2, type: 'service' }
-    ]
-  },
-  { 
-    id: 'ven-5', 
-    title: 'Tinas Tavern', 
-    description: 'Täglich frisches Brot zum Spawn-Markt geliefert. Lieferant der königlichen Garde.',
-    category: 'Enterprise',
-    status: 'active', 
-    progress: 98, 
-    owner: 'kaiwastoshort',
-    employees: [],
-    hiring: false,
-    associatedOrgId: 'org-3',
-    bannerUrl: 'images/screenshots/tinas.png',
-    shopCatalog: [
-        { id: 'f1', name: 'Redstone Block', description: '', price: 2, currency: 'Diamonds', stock: 45, type: 'item' },
-        { id: 'f2', name: 'Honey', description: '', price: 5, currency: 'Diamonds', stock: 12, type: 'item' },
-        { id: 'f3', name: 'Slime', description: '', price: 10, currency: 'Diamonds', stock: 4, type: 'item' },
-        { id: 'f4', name: 'Bier', description: '', price: 3, currency: 'Diamonds', stock: 20, type: 'item' }
-    ]
-  },
-];

pages/Cities.tsx

@@ -53,6 +53,17 @@ const Cities: React.FC<CitiesProps> = ({ onSelectCity }) => {
   const [loading, setLoading] = useState(true);
 
   useEffect(() => {
+    const loadData = async () => {
+      setLoading(true);
+      try {
+        await dbService.fetchAll();
+      } catch (error) {
+        console.warn('Failed to fetch fresh data:', error);
+        // Continue with cached data
+      }
+      setLoading(false);
+    };
+
     const loadCities = () => {
       // Get all organizations from database
       const allOrgs = dbService.getOrgs();
@@ -63,7 +74,7 @@ const Cities: React.FC<CitiesProps> = ({ onSelectCity }) => {
         // Count citizens (players with this organizationId)
         const allPlayers = dbService.getPlayers();
         const citizenCount = allPlayers.filter(player =>
-          player.stats.organizationId === city.id
+          player.organizationId === city.id
         ).length;
 
         // Count businesses/projects in this city
@@ -87,11 +98,10 @@ const Cities: React.FC<CitiesProps> = ({ onSelectCity }) => {
 
       setCities(cityOrgs);
       setCitiesWithStats(citiesStats);
-      setLoading(false);
     };
 
-    // Initial load
+    // Load fresh data on mount
-    loadCities();
+    loadData();
 
     // Subscribe to updates
     const unsub = dbService.subscribe(loadCities);

pages/CityProfile.tsx

@@ -270,8 +270,8 @@ const CityProfile: React.FC = () => {
                         onClick={() => onSelectPlayer(player.uuid)}
                         className="bg-surface border border-border p-4 rounded-xl flex items-center gap-4 hover:border-accentInfo/50 transition-colors cursor-pointer group hover:shadow-card hover:bg-surfaceHighlight/30"
                     >
-                        <div className="w-10 h-10 bg-surfaceHighlight rounded flex items-center justify-center font-bold text-lg text-textMuted group-hover:text-textMain transition-colors">
+                        <div className="w-10 h-10 flex items-center justify-center font-bold text-lg text-textMuted group-hover:text-textMain transition-colors">
-                            {player.username.charAt(0)}
+                            <img src={"https://minotar.net/armor/bust/"+player.username+"/500.png"}></img>
                         </div>
                         <div>
                             <div className="font-medium text-white group-hover:text-accentInfo transition-colors">{player.username}</div>

pages/Dashboard.tsx

@@ -48,19 +48,26 @@ const Dashboard: React.FC = () => {
   const [loading, setLoading] = useState(true);
 
   useEffect(() => {
+    const loadData = async () => {
+      setLoading(true);
+      try {
+        await dbService.fetchAll();
+      } catch (error) {
+        console.warn('Failed to fetch fresh data:', error);
+        // Continue with cached data
+      }
+      setLoading(false);
+    };
+
     // Subscribe to database updates
     const unsubscribe = dbService.subscribe(() => {
       setPlayers(dbService.getPlayers());
       setProjects(dbService.getProjects());
       setOrgs(dbService.getOrgs());
-      setLoading(false);
     });
 
-    // Initial data load
+    // Load fresh data on mount
-    setPlayers(dbService.getPlayers());
+    loadData();
-    setProjects(dbService.getProjects());
-    setOrgs(dbService.getOrgs());
-    setLoading(false);
 
     return unsubscribe;
   }, []);

pages/Organizations.tsx

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
-import React, { useState } from 'react';
+import React, { useState, useEffect } from 'react';
-import { MOCK_ORGS } from '../constants';
 import { Organization } from '../types';
 import { Icons } from '../components/IconSet';
+import { dbService } from '../services/DatabaseService';
 
 const OrgCard = ({ org, onClick }: { org: Organization; onClick: () => void }) => (
   <div 
@@ -43,8 +43,35 @@ const OrgCard = ({ org, onClick }: { org: Organization; onClick: () => void }) =
 
 const Organizations: React.FC<{ onSelectOrg: (id: string) => void }> = ({ onSelectOrg }) => {
   const [filter, setFilter] = useState<'all' | Organization['type']>('all');
+  const [orgs, setOrgs] = useState<Organization[]>([]);
+  const [loading, setLoading] = useState(true);
 
-  const filteredOrgs = MOCK_ORGS.filter(org => 
+  useEffect(() => {
+    const loadData = async () => {
+      setLoading(true);
+      try {
+        await dbService.fetchAll();
+      } catch (error) {
+        console.warn('Failed to fetch fresh data:', error);
+        // Continue with cached data
+      }
+      setLoading(false);
+    };
+
+    const loadOrgs = () => {
+      const allOrgs = dbService.getOrgs();
+      setOrgs(allOrgs);
+    };
+
+    // Load fresh data on mount
+    loadData();
+
+    // Subscribe to updates
+    const unsub = dbService.subscribe(loadOrgs);
+    return unsub;
+  }, []);
+
+  const filteredOrgs = orgs.filter(org =>
     filter === 'all' ? true : org.type === filter
   );
 
@@ -73,8 +100,8 @@ const Organizations: React.FC<{ onSelectOrg: (id: string) => void }> = ({ onSele
             key={tab.id}
             onClick={() => setFilter(tab.id as any)}
             className={`px-4 py-2 text-sm font-medium rounded-t-lg transition-colors relative top-[1px] ${
-              filter === tab.id 
+              filter === tab.id
-                ? 'text-textMain border-b-2 border-accentInfo bg-surfaceHighlight/20' 
+                ? 'text-textMain border-b-2 border-accentInfo bg-surfaceHighlight/20'
                 : 'text-textMuted hover:text-textMain hover:bg-white/5'
             }`}
           >
@@ -83,19 +110,29 @@ const Organizations: React.FC<{ onSelectOrg: (id: string) => void }> = ({ onSele
         ))}
       </div>
 
-      <div className="grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 xl:grid-cols-3 gap-6">
+      {loading ? (
-        {filteredOrgs.map(org => (
+        <div className="flex justify-center py-20">
-          <OrgCard key={org.id} org={org} onClick={() => onSelectOrg(org.id)} />
+          <div className="animate-spin rounded-full h-8 w-8 border-b-2 border-accentInfo"></div>
-        ))}
-      </div>
-      
-       {filteredOrgs.length === 0 && (
-        <div className="text-center py-20 text-textMuted">
-          <p>Keine Organisationen gefunden.</p>
         </div>
+      ) : (
+        <>
+          <div className="grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 xl:grid-cols-3 gap-6">
+            {filteredOrgs.map(org => (
+              <div key={org.id}>
+                <OrgCard org={org} onClick={() => onSelectOrg(org.id)} />
+              </div>
+            ))}
+          </div>
+
+          {filteredOrgs.length === 0 && (
+            <div className="text-center py-20 text-textMuted">
+              <p>Keine Organisationen gefunden.</p>
+            </div>
+          )}
+        </>
       )}
     </div>
   );
 };
 
-export default Organizations;
+export default Organizations;

pages/Players.tsx

@@ -0,0 +1,80 @@
+import React, { useState, useEffect } from 'react';
+import { Player } from '../types';
+import { dbService } from '../services/DatabaseService';
+
+interface PlayersProps {
+  onSelectPlayer: (id: string) => void;
+}
+
+const Players: React.FC<PlayersProps> = ({ onSelectPlayer }) => {
+  const [players, setPlayers] = useState<Player[]>([]);
+  const [loading, setLoading] = useState(true);
+
+  useEffect(() => {
+    const loadData = async () => {
+      setLoading(true);
+      try {
+        await dbService.fetchAll();
+      } catch (error) {
+        console.warn('Failed to fetch fresh data:', error);
+        // Continue with cached data
+      }
+      setLoading(false);
+    };
+
+    // Subscribe to database updates
+    const unsubDb = dbService.subscribe(() => {
+      setPlayers(dbService.getPlayers());
+    });
+
+    // Load fresh data on mount
+    loadData();
+
+    return unsubDb;
+  }, []);
+
+  return (
+    <div className="animate-in fade-in">
+       <div className="flex justify-between items-center mb-6">
+         <h2 className="text-2xl font-bold">Bürgerverzeichnis</h2>
+         <div className="relative">
+            <input
+              type="text"
+              placeholder="Filtern nach Tag oder Name..."
+              className="bg-surfaceHighlight border border-border rounded-lg pl-10 pr-4 py-2 text-sm text-textMain focus:border-accentInfo focus:outline-none w-64 transition-colors"
+            />
+         </div>
+       </div>
+
+       {loading ? (
+         <div className="flex justify-center py-20">
+           <div className="animate-spin rounded-full h-8 w-8 border-b-2 border-accentInfo"></div>
+         </div>
+       ) : (
+         <div className="grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 xl:grid-cols-3 gap-4">
+           {players.map(player => (
+             <div
+               key={player.uuid}
+               onClick={() => onSelectPlayer(player.uuid)}
+               className="group bg-surface border border-border p-4 rounded-xl cursor-pointer hover:border-accentInfo/50 transition-all duration-200 hover:shadow-card"
+             >
+               <div className="flex items-center gap-4">
+                 <div className="w-12 h-12 rounded-md flex items-center justify-center font-bold text-lg text-textMuted group-hover:text-textMain transition-colors">
+                   <img src={"https://minotar.net/armor/bust/"+player.username+"/500.png"}></img>
+                 </div>
+                 <div>
+                   <div className="font-semibold text-textMain group-hover:text-accentInfo transition-colors">{player.username}</div>
+                   <div className="text-xs text-textMuted mt-1 flex gap-2">
+                      {player.tags.slice(0, 2).map(t => <span key={t}>{t}</span>)}
+                   </div>
+                 </div>
+               </div>
+             </div>
+           ))}
+         </div>
+       )}
+    </div>
+  );
+};
+
+export default Players;

pages/Projects.tsx

@@ -138,14 +138,24 @@ const Projects: React.FC<ProjectsProps> = ({ onSelectProject }) => {
 
   // Subscribe to auth and data updates
   useEffect(() => {
+    const loadData = async () => {
+      setLoading(true);
+      try {
+        await dbService.fetchAll();
+      } catch (error) {
+        console.warn('Failed to fetch fresh data:', error);
+        // Continue with cached data
+      }
+      setLoading(false);
+    };
+
     const unsubAuth = authService.subscribe(setUser);
     const unsubDb = dbService.subscribe(() => {
       setProjects(dbService.getProjects());
     });
 
-    // Initial data load
+    // Load fresh data on mount
-    setProjects(dbService.getProjects());
+    loadData();
-    setLoading(false);
 
     return () => {
       unsubAuth();

public/mock/orgs.json

@@ -1,14 +0,0 @@
-[
-  {
-    "id": 1,
-    "name": "Mock Organization",
-    "description": "This is a mock organization that appears when the backend is unavailable.",
-    "leader": "DrKButz",
-    "members": ["8984c0b5-d912-4462-b189-c864fba4a1af"],
-    "gallery": [],
-    "cityStats": {
-      "influence": 50,
-      "reputation": 75
-    }
-  }
-]

public/mock/players.json

@@ -1,37 +0,0 @@
-[
-  {
-    "uuid": "8984c0b5-d912-4462-b189-c864fba4a1af",
-    "name": "DrKButz",
-    "discordId": "mock_discord_id",
-    "storyMarkdown": "# Mock Player Story\n\nThis is a mock player story that appears when the backend is unavailable.",
-    "tags": ["admin", "developer"],
-    "stats": {
-      "health": 100,
-      "armor": 50,
-      "money": 10000
-    },
-    "inventory": [
-      {"id": "weapon_pistol", "name": "Pistol", "quantity": 1},
-      {"id": "item_medkit", "name": "Medkit", "quantity": 3}
-    ],
-    "isOnline": false,
-    "lastSeen": "2025-01-01T12:00:00Z"
-  },
-  {
-    "uuid": "123e4567-e89b-12d3-a456-426614174000",
-    "name": "TestPlayer",
-    "discordId": null,
-    "storyMarkdown": "# Test Player\n\nThis is a test player for mock data purposes.",
-    "tags": ["player"],
-    "stats": {
-      "health": 80,
-      "armor": 30,
-      "money": 5000
-    },
-    "inventory": [
-      {"id": "item_food", "name": "Food", "quantity": 5}
-    ],
-    "isOnline": true,
-    "lastSeen": "2025-01-01T10:00:00Z"
-  }
-]

public/mock/projects.json

@@ -1,13 +0,0 @@
-[
-  {
-    "id": 1,
-    "name": "Mock Project",
-    "description": "This is a mock project that appears when the backend is unavailable.",
-    "leader": "DrKButz",
-    "employees": ["8984c0b5-d912-4462-b189-c864fba4a1af"],
-    "shopCatalog": [],
-    "gallery": [],
-    "hiring": false,
-    "status": "active"
-  }
-]

services/DatabaseService.ts

@@ -1,20 +1,18 @@
-import { MOCK_PLAYERS, MOCK_ORGS, MOCK_PROJECTS } from '../constants';
 import { Player, Organization, Project } from '../types';
 
 const API_URL = 'https://vollidioten.ceraticsoft.de/api';
-const MOCK_DATA_HEADER = 'X-Mock-Data';
 
 class DatabaseService {
-  private players: Player[] = MOCK_PLAYERS;
+  private players: Player[] = [];
-  private orgs: Organization[] = MOCK_ORGS;
+  private orgs: Organization[] = [];
-  private projects: Project[] = MOCK_PROJECTS;
+  private projects: Project[] = [];
   private listeners: Function[] = [];
 
   constructor() {
     this.fetchAll();
   }
 
-  // Try to fetch real data from backend
+  // Fetch data from backend - always try to load fresh data
   async fetchAll() {
     try {
         console.log("Fetching data from API...");
@@ -24,11 +22,6 @@ class DatabaseService {
             fetch(`${API_URL}/projects`)
         ]);
 
-        // Check if we're getting mock data from nginx fallback
-        const isMockData = pRes.headers.get(MOCK_DATA_HEADER) === 'true' ||
-                          oRes.headers.get(MOCK_DATA_HEADER) === 'true' ||
-                          prRes.headers.get(MOCK_DATA_HEADER) === 'true';
-
         if (pRes.ok && oRes.ok && prRes.ok) {
             const playersData = await pRes.json();
             const orgsData = await oRes.json();
@@ -41,19 +34,14 @@ class DatabaseService {
             this.projects = projectsData;
             this.notify();
 
-            if (isMockData) {
+            console.log("✅ Connected to Backend Database - using real data");
-                console.warn("Backend unavailable - using mock data from nginx fallback");
-            } else {
-                console.log("✅ Connected to Backend Database - using real data");
-            }
         } else {
             console.warn(`API returned errors: players=${pRes.status}, orgs=${oRes.status}, projects=${prRes.status}`);
-            console.warn("Using built-in mock data");
+            throw new Error("Backend unavailable");
-            // Data is already set to mock data in constructor
         }
     } catch (e) {
-        console.warn("Backend not available, using built-in Mock Data.", e);
+        console.warn("Backend not available, data not loaded.", e);
-        // Fallback is already set in constructor
+        throw e; // Re-throw so components can handle the error
     }
   }