Thanks! Programmer here
Looks like I can't fix it, no changing files now. That being said, what the artist said may have been the issue? I haven't encountered anything like that at least
Also, for the damage, you get damaged when the animation ends! A little odd I know, but it felt right for being able to escape out of the damage. After you get hit and the animation ends, you lose a card.
Sorry for the inconvenience once again!