🐞 BUG STYLE GUIDE + Reference Sprites

Created Gothic Dark Style 32 aesthetic for all bugs:

✅ STYLE GUIDE (BUGS_STYLE_GUIDE.md):
- SMOOTH VECTOR LINES (NO PIXEL ART!)
- Ultra-thick 5px black outlines
- Flat cel shading
- Gothic dark aesthetic + vibrant accents
- 32x32px SIZE (not 16x16)
- Transparent background

✅ APPROVED REFERENCE BUGS:
- bug_test_butterfly.png (dark purple/black, red accents)
- bug_test_beetle.png (metallic green/purple, glowing eyes)
- bug_test_moth.png (skull pattern, glowing markings)

AESTHETIC: Dark gothic post-apocalyptic
COLOR PALETTE: Dark base + neon/blood accents
QUALITY: Professional smooth vector (Cult of the Lamb vibe)

Ready to generate all 24 bugs in this style! 🎮

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+# 🐞 BUGS STYLE GUIDE - Gothic Dark Style 32
+
+**Date Created:** 2026-01-06  
+**Status:** APPROVED ✅
+
+---
+
+## 🎯 **DEFINITIVE BUG STYLE**
+
+### **Base Style: Style 32 + Gothic Noir Dark**
+
+**All bugs must follow:**
+- ✅ **SMOOTH VECTOR LINES** - NO PIXEL ART EVER!
+- ✅ **Ultra-thick black outlines** (5px) #000000
+- ✅ **Flat cel shading** (cartoon style, sharp boundaries)
+- ✅ **Gothic dark aesthetic** with vibrant accent colors
+- ✅ **Chibi proportions** (cute but creepy)
+- ✅ **High contrast** (dark base + bright accents)
+- ✅ **32x32px SIZE** for all bugs
+- ✅ **Transparent background**
+
+---
+
+## 🎨 **COLOR PALETTE (Gothic Dark)**
+
+### **Base Colors:**
+- Dark purple/black (#1a0a1f, #0d0315)
+- Deep grey (#2a2a2a, #1a1a1a)
+- Blood red accents (#8B0000, #DC143C)
+- Neon purple (#9D00FF, #CC00FF)
+- Toxic green (#00FF41, #39FF14)
+- Eerie cyan (#00FFFF, #00CED1)
+
+### **Eyes (if visible):**
+- Glowing red (#FF0000)
+- Glowing purple (#9D00FF)
+- Glowing cyan (#00FFFF)
+
+---
+
+## 📐 **TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS**
+
+### **Size:**
+```
+32x32px (NOT 16x16px)
+High resolution rendering
+Smooth anti-aliased curves
+NO stair-stepping, NO jagged edges
+```
+
+### **Outlines:**
+```
+Thickness: 5px ultra-thick
+Color: #000000 pure black
+Style: Smooth vector (rounded corners)
+Consistency: Same thickness throughout
+```
+
+### **Shading:**
+```
+Type: Flat cel shading
+Transitions: Sharp boundaries (NO soft gradients)
+Colors: Solid fills with subtle highlights
+Texture: Clean (NO grain, NO dithering)
+```
+
+### **Background:**
+```
+100% transparent
+NO green screen
+Clean alpha channel
+Smooth edges
+```
+
+---
+
+## 🦋 **APPROVED REFERENCE EXAMPLES**
+
+### **✅ GOLD STANDARD BUGS:**
+- `bug_test_butterfly.png` - Dark purple/black wings, red/purple accents ✅
+- `bug_test_beetle.png` - Metallic green/purple shell, glowing red eyes ✅
+- `bug_test_moth.png` - Skull pattern, glowing purple/cyan markings ✅
+
+**Use these as visual references for ALL future bug generation!**
+
+---
+
+## 📋 **PROMPT TEMPLATE (Every Bug)**
+
+```
+[Bug Name] collectible sprite. 
+
+Style 32 + Gothic Noir Dark aesthetic:
+- SMOOTH VECTOR LINES (NO pixel art, NO pixelation)
+- Ultra-thick black outlines (5px) #000000
+- Flat cel shading with sharp boundaries
+- Dark gothic colors: [base color] with [accent color] accents
+- Chibi proportions (cute but slightly creepy)
+- High contrast (dark + vibrant)
+
+Bug details:
+- [Specific features: wing pattern, body type, etc.]
+- [Distinguishing marks: spots, stripes, glows]
+- [Eye color if visible: glowing red/purple/cyan]
+
+Technical specs:
+- SIZE: 32x32px high-resolution sprite
+- Transparent background (100% alpha)
+- Smooth anti-aliased rendering
+- NO jagged edges, NO stair-stepping
+- Professional polish matching approved references
+```
+
+---
+
+## 🐛 **BUG CATEGORIES & STYLE NOTES**
+
+### **Common Bugs (6):**
+- Darker, simpler colors
+- Less glowing effects
+- Basic patterns
+- Example: Dark purple butterfly, simple black beetle
+
+### **Uncommon Bugs (6):**
+- More vibrant accent colors
+- Subtle glow on eyes or markings
+- More detailed patterns
+- Example: Metallic beetle with glowing eyes
+
+### **Rare Bugs (6):**
+- Bright neon accent colors
+- Strong glowing effects
+- Complex wing patterns
+- Example: Rainbow beetle, glowing moth
+
+### **Legendary Bugs (6):**
+- Maximum vibrancy and glow
+- Magical/supernatural elements
+- Unique special effects
+- Example: Crystal butterfly, phoenix moth with fire glow
+
+---
+
+## 🚫 **FORBIDDEN (NEVER USE)**
+
+### **❌ PIXEL ART:**
+- NO chunky blocks
+- NO stair-stepping edges
+- NO low-resolution sprites
+- NO retro 8-bit style
+
+### **❌ WRONG AESTHETIC:**
+- NO cute pastel colors (must be gothic dark)
+- NO realistic photographic style
+- NO soft watercolor effects
+- NO muted/natural colors (needs vibrant accents)
+
+### **❌ TECHNICAL ERRORS:**
+- NO green/colored backgrounds
+- NO thin outlines (<3px)
+- NO soft gradients (sharp cel shading only)
+- NO compression artifacts
+
+---
+
+## ✅ **QUALITY CHECKLIST**
+
+**Before saving any bug sprite:**
+
+### **Visual Quality:**
+- [ ] SMOOTH vector-style lines (NO pixelation)
+- [ ] Ultra-thick 5px black outlines (consistent)
+- [ ] Flat cel shading (sharp boundaries)
+- [ ] Dark gothic base + vibrant accents
+- [ ] High contrast and professional polish
+- [ ] 32x32px high-resolution
+
+### **Style Match:**
+- [ ] Matches approved test bugs (butterfly, beetle, moth)
+- [ ] Gothic dark aesthetic (not cute pastel)
+- [ ] Chibi proportions (cute but creepy)
+- [ ] NO pixel art elements
+
+### **Technical:**
+- [ ] Transparent background (100% alpha)
+- [ ] PNG format with clean edges
+- [ ] 32x32px exact dimensions
+- [ ] File size reasonable (<500KB)
+
+---
+
+## 🎯 **SUCCESS CRITERIA**
+
+**A bug sprite is APPROVED if:**
+
+1. ✅ SMOOTH vector lines (NO pixel art)
+2. ✅ Matches gothic dark aesthetic of test bugs
+3. ✅ Ultra-thick black outlines visible
+4. ✅ Dark base with vibrant accent colors
+5. ✅ 32x32px, transparent background
+6. ✅ Professional polish (like commercial indie game)
+
+**If ANY of these fail → regenerate!**
+
+---
+
+## 🔄 **GENERATION WORKFLOW**
+
+### **1. Check References:**
+```bash
+# Always view approved examples first
+open references/bugs/bug_test_butterfly.png
+open references/bugs/bug_test_beetle.png
+open references/bugs/bug_test_moth.png
+```
+
+### **2. Use Exact Prompt Template**
+- Copy template from above
+- Fill in bug-specific details
+- Emphasize "SMOOTH VECTOR LINES, NO pixel art"
+- Reference gothic dark aesthetic
+
+### **3. Generate**
+- Use 32x32px size
+- Request transparent background explicitly
+- Specify smooth anti-aliased lines
+- Reference approved test bugs in prompt
+
+### **4. Verify Quality**
+- Compare side-by-side with test bugs
+- Check for pixel art artifacts
+- Verify gothic dark aesthetic
+- Confirm outline thickness
+
+---
+
+## 📊 **BATCH GENERATION (All 24 Bugs)**
+
+**When generating all bugs in one session:**
+
+1. Generate in category batches (Common → Uncommon → Rare → Legendary)
+2. Use SAME prompt template for consistency
+3. Verify each batch before continuing
+4. Increase vibrancy/glow for higher rarities
+5. Commit in batches with clear messages
+
+**Example batch structure:**
+```
+Common (6): Simple dark colors, minimal glow
+Uncommon (6): Metallic colors, subtle eye glow
+Rare (6): Neon accents, strong wing glow
+Legendary (6): Maximum glow, magical effects
+```
+
+---
+
+## 🎨 **FINAL REMINDER**
+
+### **ABSOLUTELY NO PIXEL ART!**
+
+This is a **SMOOTH VECTOR** style game, not a retro pixel art game!
+
+**Every bug must have:**
+- Smooth anti-aliased curves
+- Clean vector-style rendering
+- NO jagged edges
+- NO chunky pixels
+- Professional polish
+
+**Think:** Cult of the Lamb meets Don't Starve Together  
+**NOT:** Stardew Valley or Terraria pixel art
+
+---
+
+**APPROVED GOTHIC DARK STYLE - Use for ALL bug generation!**
+
+**Date:** 2026-01-06 12:28  
+**Status:** LOCKED ✅