🎬 INTRO SEQUENCE DESIGN - COMPLETE STORYBOARD!

✅ DYNAMIC INTRO SYSTEM DESIGNED (30-45 seconds): 📋 INTRO_SEQUENCE_DESIGN.md (650+ lines): **3 PHASE STRUCTURE:** 🌈 PHASE 1: HAPPY FAMILY MEMORIES (15s) - 5 shots (3s each, fast ADHD cuts) - Blur-to-clear effect (memories clarifying) - References: Otac longboard, dreads barbershop, Ana twin, birthday, family portrait - Text: 'Nekoč smo imeli barve...' (We once had colors...) - Audio: Light indie/lo-fi, children's laughter, ocean waves - Style: Bright neon, VHS grain, nostalgic 🔥 PHASE 2: THE COLLAPSE (15s) - 4 shots (4s each, even faster) - Glitch effect intensifies (VHS corruption) - Virus spread (neon green), Ombiji zombies, parents fight, Ana separated - Text: 'Potem je prišla tema...' (Then came darkness...) - Audio: Fast punk rock, sirens, screams, chaos - Colors: Intense reds (+50%), toxic greens (+70%) 😔 PHASE 3: AMNESIA WAKE-UP (10s) - Pure blur → Kai's bedroom → Ana memory flash → Gronk voice - Text: 'In ostal sem sam... z luknjo v glavi.' (Alone with hole in head) - Final: 'Moram jo najti. Tudi če mi vzame celo življenje.' (Must find her... whole life) - Audio: Dark ambient, heartbeat slowing, breathing, Gronk - Gronk: 'Spet si zaspal, stari... upam, da si sanjal o mojem vapiu.' ⭐ SPECIAL EDITION NOTIFICATION (5s - optional) - Triggers for buyer #1-20 OR streamer mode - 'SPECIAL EDITION ACTIVATED!' - 'Gronk Helper Mode: UNLOCKED' - Neon border, pulsing glow - Vape sound effect 📋 COMPLETE SPECIFICATIONS: **Shot Breakdown:** - Phase 1: 5 detailed shots with timings - Phase 2: 4 chaos shots with glitch specs - Phase 3: 4 amnesia shots with blur curves **Visual Effects:** - Blur: 10 → 0 (clear), 0 → 20 (amnesia) - VHS Glitch: Scanline intensity 0.2 → 0.7 - Color Grading: Warm → Intense → Cold - RGB Separation: Phase 2 corruption **Audio Timeline:** - 0-15s: Light indie (100 BPM, 0.4 vol) - 15-30s: Punk rock (180 BPM, 0.7 → 1.0 vol) - 30-45s: Dark ambient (60 BPM heartbeat, 0.3 vol) - Seamless crossfades (1s each) **Typewriter Text (Complete Script):** **Reference Assets Required:** - 15+ images (use aging_system folder) - 3 music tracks (happy/punk/ambient) - 20+ SFX (chaos layers) - 1 AI Gronk voice 💻 IMPLEMENTATION GUIDE: **IntroScene.js Structure:** - Phase system with timeline management - Blur/glitch effect controllers - Audio sync - Skip functionality (any key) - Special Edition trigger check **Code Snippets Included:** - playPhase1HappyMemories() - playPhase2Collapse() - playPhase3Amnesia() - checkSpecialEdition() 🎯 DESIGN PRINCIPLES: **ADHD Energy:** - Fast cuts (3-5s max per shot) - Skip ALWAYS available - Visual variety - No shot too long **Emotional Impact:** - Happy → Sad (max contrast) - Clear Ana memory (quest motivation) - Parents sacrifice (depth) - Amnesia relatability **Story Clarity:** - 3 text overlays = complete story - Visual storytelling (no exposition) - Mystery preserved (what happened?) - Motivation clear (find Ana!) **Style Consistency:** - Style 32 Dark-Chibi Noir throughout - Neon magenta/cyan maintained - VHS memory aesthetic - Thick outlines all shots 📊 TECHNICAL SPECS: - 15+ reference images needed - Phaser PostFX (blur, scanlines, glitch) - 60 FPS optimized - Assets preloaded - Audio streaming 🎬 NARRATIVE CONCEPT: **Memory vs Reality Integration:** - Uses ORIGINAL Ana (purple) in memory flash - Shows happy family (alive parents) - Virus 'X-Noir' spreads through tech/blood - Kai's amnesia = hole in memory - ONE clear thing remains: Ana's face **Complete Story Arc:** > Colors → Darkness → Alone → Quest: Find Ana! Ready for IntroScene.js implementation! 🎆
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+# 🎬 INTRO SEQUENCE - DESIGN DOCUMENT
+## "From Colors to Darkness" - Kai's Amnesia Awakening
+
+**Created:** January 10, 2026, 04:21 CET  
+**Duration:** 30-45 seconds  
+**Purpose:** Emotional setup for entire game narrative  
+**Style:** Style 32 Dark-Chibi Noir with fast cuts (ADHD energy)
+
+---
+
+## 🎯 CORE CONCEPT: "SPOMIN vs. REALNOST"
+
+**The Temelj (Foundation):**
+- **Kai & Ana:** Twin siblings, separated in chaos
+- **DNA Link:** Pink/green dreadlocks (genetic connection)
+- **Virus "X-Noir":** Spreads through tech and blood → creates "Ombiji" (Zombies)
+- **Amnesia:** Kai survived basement attack but forgot everything except ONE image: Ana
+
+**Emotional Arc:**
+> "We had colors" → "Then came darkness" → "I'm alone with hole in head" → "Must find her... even if takes whole life"
+
+---
+
+## 🎬 SEQUENCE BREAKDOWN (3 Phases)
+
+### **PHASE 1: HAPPY FAMILY MEMORIES (15 seconds)**
+
+**Visual Style:**
+- Fast cuts (ADHD energy - 3-5s per shot)
+- Blur-to-sharp effect (memories clarifying)
+- Bright neon colors (magenta/cyan rim lighting)
+- VHS grain texture (nostalgic)
+- Style 32 chibi characters
+
+**Shots (5 total, ~3s each):**
+
+**Shot 1 (0-3s): Longboard with Father**
+- Reference: `/assets/references/aging_system/otac_punk_father.png`
+- Scene: Ocean pier, sunny day
+- Action: Father teaching Kai to skate
+- Father's hand on Kai's shoulder: "Pojdi, sin!" (Go, son!)
+- Blur clears when father smiles
+
+**Shot 2 (3-6s): Dreadlocks at Barbershop**
+- Scene: Barbershop mirror
+- Action: Stylist adding PINK streak to green dreads
+- Kai's excited smile in reflection
+- Ana visible in background getting similar style
+- Blur clears on mirror reflection
+
+**Shot 3 (6-9s): Twin Moment with Ana**
+- Reference: `/assets/references/aging_system/mlada_ana_twin_prisoner.png` (but happy, not prisoner)
+- Scene: University lab (Ana's workspace)
+- Action: Both laughing, Ana showing science project
+- CLEAREST shot (most important memory)
+- No blur - this is what Kai holds onto
+
+**Shot 4 (9-12s): Birthday Celebration**
+- Scene: Home garden/party
+- Action: Cake with candles, family together
+- Mother and Father present (alive, happy)
+- Reference: Both parents from `/assets/references/aging_system/`
+- Warm colors, joy
+
+**Shot 5 (12-15s): Family Portrait**
+- Scene: Professional photo setup or casual selfie
+- Action: All four smiling (Father, Mother, Kai, Ana)
+- Perfect family moment
+- Freeze frame for 2 seconds
+- This is "what was lost"
+
+**Text Overlay (Typewriter Effect):**
+```
+"Nekoč smo imeli barve..."
+(We once had colors...)
+```
+
+**Audio:**
+- **Music:** Light, happy indie/lo-fi (slightly grainy)
+- **SFX:** Children's laughter, ocean waves, city hum
+- **Heartbeat:** Subtle, steady (background)
+- **Volume:** 0.4
+
+---
+
+### **PHASE 2: THE COLLAPSE (15 seconds)**
+
+**Visual Style:**
+- Images start GLITCHING (digital corruption)
+- Colors become INTENSE (saturated reds, toxic greens)
+- VHS scanlines multiply
+- Blur increases (memory breaking)
+- Style 32 Noir kicks in (dark atmospheric)
+
+**Shots (4 total, faster cuts ~4s each):**
+
+**Shot 1 (15-19s): Virus Spread**
+- Visual: Green fluorescent particles spreading
+- Digital HUD showing infection progress
+- "X-Noir Virus: Outbreak Detected"
+- Neon green toxic glow
+- Screen glitches heavily
+
+**Shot 2 (19-23s): Ombiji Appear**
+- Silhouettes of zombies (Style 32 shadows)
+- Red eyes glowing in darkness
+- Crowd of normal people transforms
+- Panic, screaming (visual chaos)
+- Fast strobe cuts
+
+**Shot 3 (23-27s): Parents Fight/Flee**
+- Reference: `/assets/references/aging_system/otac_punk_father.png` and `mati_punk_mother.png`
+- Scene: Parents protecting twins
+- Father with longboard as weapon
+- Mother pulling kids to safety
+- Blur effect HEAVY (Kai can't process)
+- Red atmospheric lighting
+
+**Shot 4 (27-30s): Separation**
+- Ana being pulled away (military/scientists)
+- Kai reaching for her (slow motion)
+- Screen goes RED
+- VHS glitch corrupts everything
+- Final frame: Ana's face disappearing into static
+
+**Text Overlay (Typewriter Effect):**
+```
+"Potem je prišla tema..."
+(Then came the darkness...)
+```
+
+**Audio:**
+- **Music:** Fast, aggressive punk rock (distorted)
+- **SFX:** Sirens, screams, gunshots, chaos
+- **Heartbeat:** Rapid, panicked (120 BPM)
+- **Volume:** 0.7 → 1.0 (building tension)
+
+---
+
+### **PHASE 3: AMNESIA WAKE-UP (5-10 seconds)**
+
+**Visual Style:**
+- COMPLETE BLUR (nothing clear)
+- Screen goes dark (fade to black)
+- Slow fade up to Kai's bedroom
+- Kai visible but confused, disoriented
+- Camera shake (grogginess)
+
+**Shots:**
+
+**Shot 1 (30-33s): Pure Blur/Darkness**
+- Black screen with faint VHS scanlines
+- Heartbeat gets slower
+- Breathing sounds (Kai waking)
+
+**Shot 2 (33-37s): Kai's Bedroom (Current Day)**
+- Reference: Young Kai base sprite
+- Scene: Dark bedroom, morning light coming in
+- Kai sitting up in bed, confused
+- Hand on head (amnesia headache)
+- Room details: posters, longboard, minimal
+
+**Shot 3 (37-40s): Memory Fragment Flash**
+- Quick flash of Ana's face (twin memory)
+- Only thing Kai remembers clearly
+- Purple skin version (memory distortion)
+- Reference: `/assets/references/main_characters/ana/master_reference_nobg.png`
+
+**Shot 4 (40-45s): Gronk's Voice**
+- Audio only OR Gronk sprite appears in doorway
+- Gronk's silhouette with vape smoke
+- "Spet si zaspal, stari... upam, da si sanjal o mojem vapiu."
+- (You overslept again, man... hope you dreamed about my vape.)
+
+**Text Overlay (Typewriter Effect):**
+```
+"In ostal sem sam... z luknjo v glavi."
+(And I remained alone... with a hole in my head.)
+```
+
+**Final Text (Typewriter Effect):**
+```
+"Moram jo najti. Tudi če mi vzame celo življenje."
+(I must find her. Even if it takes my whole life.)
+```
+
+**Audio:**
+- **Music:** Slow, dark ambient (ethereal)
+- **SFX:** Heavy breathing, heartbeat slowing (80 BPM → 60 BPM)
+- **Gronk's Voice:** [AI_VOICE:gronk:custom] with vape background sound
+- **Volume:** 0.3 (quiet, intimate)
+
+---
+
+## 🎮 SPECIAL EDITION NOTIFICATION (5 seconds - Optional)
+
+**Trigger:** If player is buyer #1-20 OR streamer mode detected
+
+**Visual:**
+```
+┌─────────────────────────────────────────┐
+│  ⭐ SPECIAL EDITION ACTIVATED! ⭐       │
+│                                         │
+│  Gronk Helper Mode: UNLOCKED            │
+│  (Exclusive for Founder #XX)            │
+│                                         │
+│  Press [G] to summon Gronk companion!   │
+└─────────────────────────────────────────┘
+```
+
+**Style:**
+- Neon magenta/cyan border
+- Pulsing glow animation
+- 5-second display
+- Skip on any key
+- Gronk chibi sprite appears briefly
+
+**Audio:**
+- Special unlock chime (vape sound effect)
+- Gronk: "Gronk help! Pink is best!"
+
+---
+
+## 📝 TYPEWRITER TEXT SCRIPT (Complete)
+
+**Phase 1 (Happy Memories):**
+```
+"Nekoč smo imeli barve..."
+```
+
+**Phase 2 (The Collapse):**
+```
+"Potem je prišla tema..."
+```
+
+**Phase 3 (Amnesia Wake-Up):**
+```
+"In ostal sem sam... z luknjo v glavi."
+
+"Moram jo najti. Tudi če mi vzame celo življenje."
+```
+
+**Typewriter Settings:**
+- Speed: 50ms per character (ADHD-friendly - not too slow!)
+- Sound: Subtle typewriter click (0.1 volume)
+- Skip: Any key press
+- Color: White with neon cyan shadow
+
+---
+
+## 🎨 VISUAL EFFECTS SPECIFICATIONS
+
+### **Blur Effect:**
+```javascript
+// Phase 1: Blur-to-Clear (memories clarifying)
+blurStrength: 10 → 0 (over 2 seconds per shot)
+ease: 'Power2.easeOut'
+
+// Phase 2: Clear-to-Blur (memories breaking)
+blurStrength: 0 → 15 (over 3 seconds)
+ease: 'Power2.easeIn'
+
+// Phase 3: Maximum Blur (amnesia)
+blurStrength: 20 (total darkness)
+```
+
+### **VHS Glitch Effect:**
+```javascript
+// Phase 1: Light grain
+scanlineIntensity: 0.2
+glitchFrequency: 0 (no glitches yet)
+
+// Phase 2: Heavy corruption
+scanlineIntensity: 0.7
+glitchFrequency: 2.0 (glitch every 500ms)
+colorShift: true (RGB separation)
+
+// Phase 3: Minimal
+scanlineIntensity: 0.1
+```
+
+### **Color Grading:**
+```javascript
+// Phase 1: Happy/Warm
+saturation: 1.2
+brightness: 1.1
+temperature: 'warm' (orange tint)
+
+// Phase 2: Intense/Toxic
+saturation: 1.5
+brightness: 1.0
+reds: +50% (danger)
+greens: +70% (virus)
+
+// Phase 3: Desaturated/Cold
+saturation: 0.6
+brightness: 0.8
+temperature: 'cold' (blue tint)
+```
+
+---
+
+## 🔊 AUDIO TIMELINE
+
+**0-15s (Happy Memories):**
+- Track: Light indie/lo-fi music
+- Tempo: 100 BPM
+- Mood: Nostalgic, warm
+- Volume: 0.4
+
+**15-30s (The Collapse):**
+- Track: Fast punk rock (distorted)
+- Tempo: 180 BPM
+- Mood: Chaos, panic
+- Volume: 0.7 → 1.0 (crescendo)
+- SFX: Layered chaos (sirens, screams, gunfire)
+
+**30-45s (Amnesia Wake-Up):**
+- Track: Dark ambient (drone)
+- Tempo: N/A (atmospheric)
+- Mood: Confused, lonely
+- Volume: 0.3
+- SFX: Heartbeat (60 BPM), breathing, Gronk's voice
+
+**Transitions:**
+- Crossfade duration: 1 second
+- No silence gaps (seamless flow)
+
+---
+
+## 📂 REFERENCE ASSETS REQUIRED
+
+**Images (Happy Memories):**
+- Otac (alive): `otac_punk_father.png`
+- Mati (alive): `mati_punk_mother.png`
+- Mlada Ana (happy version): Generate from `mlada_ana_twin_prisoner.png` but smiling
+- Young Kai: `/assets/references/main_characters/kai/master_reference_nobg.png`
+
+**Images (The Collapse):**
+- Zombie silhouettes: Generate Style 32 shadow zombies
+- Virus particles: Generate neon green toxic effect
+- Parents fighting: Action poses from alive references
+
+**Images (Amnesia):**
+- Kai bedroom: Generate dark bedroom scene
+- Ana memory flash: `master_reference_nobg.png` (purple version - memory distortion)
+- Gronk silhouette: `/assets/references/npcs/gronk/` (if exists)
+
+**Audio:**
+- Happy music: Find CC0 indie/lo-fi track
+- Punk rock: High-energy distorted track
+- Ambient: Dark drone atmosphere
+- SFX: Kenney.nl packs, Freesound.org
+- Gronk voice: Edge-TTS generated
+
+---
+
+## 💻 IMPLEMENTATION GUIDE FOR AGENT
+
+### **IntroScene.js Structure:**
+
+```javascript
+class IntroScene extends Phaser.Scene {
+    create() {
+        // Initialize systems
+        this.typewriterSystem = new DynamicTypewriterSystem(this);
+        this.audioSystem = new HIPOAudioSystem(this);
+        
+        // Play sequence
+        this.playPhase1HappyMemories();
+    }
+    
+    playPhase1HappyMemories() {
+        // Duration: 15 seconds
+        // 5 shots, 3s each
+        // Blur-to-clear effect
+        // Typewriter text: "Nekoč smo imeli barve..."
+        
+        this.showShot('otac_longboard', 0, 3000, {blur: 10 → 0});
+        this.showShot('dreads_barbershop', 3000, 6000, {blur: 10 → 0});
+        this.showShot('ana_twin_moment', 6000, 9000, {blur: 0}); // Clearest
+        this.showShot('birthday_party', 9000, 12000, {blur: 5 → 0});
+        this.showShot('family_portrait', 12000, 15000, {blur: 5 → 0, freeze: 2000});
+        
+        this.time.delayedCall(15000, () => this.playPhase2Collapse());
+    }
+    
+    playPhase2Collapse() {
+        // Duration: 15 seconds
+        // 4 shots, faster cuts
+        // Glitch effect intensifies
+        // Typewriter text: "Potem je prišla tema..."
+        
+        this.showShot('virus_spread', 15000, 19000, {glitch: 'heavy', green: +70%});
+        this.showShot('ombiji_appear', 19000, 23000, {glitch: 'extreme', strobe: true});
+        this.showShot('parents_fight', 23000, 27000, {blur: 15, red: +50%});
+        this.showShot('ana_separation', 27000, 30000, {glitch: 'corruption', red: 100%});
+        
+        this.time.delayedCall(30000, () => this.playPhase3Amnesia());
+    }
+    
+    playPhase3Amnesia() {
+        // Duration: 10 seconds
+        // Blur → Kai's room → Memory flash → Gronk
+        // Typewriter text: "In ostal sem sam..."
+        
+        this.cameras.main.fadeOut(2000, 0, 0, 0);
+        this.time.delayedCall(3000, () => {
+            this.cameras.main.fadeIn(2000);
+            this.showShot('kai_bedroom', 33000, 37000, {blur: 5});
+            this.showShot('ana_memory_flash', 37000, 38000, {flash: true});
+            this.playGronkVoice(40000);
+            
+            this.time.delayedCall(45000, () => {
+                if (this.checkSpecialEdition()) {
+                    this.showSpecialEditionNotif();
+                } else {
+                    this.scene.start('GameScene');
+                }
+            });
+        });
+    }
+    
+    checkSpecialEdition() {
+        // Check buyer ID or streamer mode
+        return (buyerID <= 20 || streamerMode);
+    }
+}
+```
+
+---
+
+## 🎯 KEY DESIGN PRINCIPLES
+
+**1. ADHD Energy (Fast Cuts):**
+- No shot longer than 5 seconds
+- Rapid transitions keep attention
+- Skip button ALWAYS available
+- Visual variety prevents boredom
+
+**2. Emotional Impact:**
+- Happy → Sad = Maximum contrast
+- Clear memory (Ana) = Quest motivation
+- Parents sacrifice = Depth
+- Amnesia = Player relatability
+
+**3. Story Clarity:**
+- 3 text overlays tell complete story
+- Visual storytelling (no exposition dump)
+- Mystery preserved (what happened to Ana?)
+- Motivation clear (find her!)
+
+**4. Style Consistency:**
+- All Style 32 Dark-Chibi Noir
+- Neon magenta/cyan throughout
+- VHS aesthetic (memory theme)
+- Thick outlines maintained
+
+---
+
+## 📊 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
+
+**Assets Needed:**
+- 15+ reference images (some need generation)
+- 3 music tracks (happy/punk/ambient)
+- 20+ SFX (layered chaos)
+- 1 AI voice (Gronk)
+- Typewriter font (monospace)
+
+**Phaser Effects:**
+- Blur PostFX
+- VHS Scanline shader (custom)
+- Color grading pipeline
+- Fade transitions
+- Glitch effect (RGB separation)
+
+**Performance:**
+- All images preloaded
+- Audio streaming (not preloaded)
+- Effects optimized for 60 FPS
+- Skip function instant (no delay)
+
+---
+
+## 🚀 NEXT STEPS FOR IMPLEMENTATION
+
+1. **Generate Missing Assets:**
+   - Happy Ana (smiling version)
+   - Zombie silhouettes
+   - Virus particle effect
+   - Kai's bedroom
+
+2. **Create IntroScene.js:**
+   - Phase system
+   - Timeline management
+   - Effect controllers
+
+3. **Test Sequence:**
+   - Verify timing (30-45s total)
+   - Check skip functionality
+   - Audio sync
+   - Special Edition trigger
+
+4. **Polish:**
+   - Blur curves smooth
+   - Glitch timing Perfect
+   - Music transitions seamless
+   - Text readable
+
+---
+
+**Document Status:** ✅ Complete Design  
+**Ready For:** Agent Implementation  
+**Next Phase:** Asset Generation → IntroScene Coding  
+
+*Created by: David "HIPO" Kotnik*  
+*Hipodevil666 Studios™*  
+*"From colors to darkness - Kai's journey begins"* 🎬🛹💜