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From: David Kotnik <hipodevil666@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 9 Jan 2026 04:12:12 +0100
Subject: [PATCH] =?UTF-8?q?=F0=9F=94=A7=20STYLE=20GUIDE=20FIX=20-=20NOT=20?=
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CORRECTED STYLE REQUIREMENTS:
✅ Smooth cartoon vector art (existing game style)
✅ Thick black outlines (matching buildings)
✅ Post-apocalyptic survivors (NOT medieval!)
✅ Dark-chibi noir aesthetic
✅ Worn practical clothing

❌ NOT pixel art
❌ NOT medieval fantasy
❌ NOT fancy castles/knights

STYLE: Same as buildings/animals/cemetery!
Just post-apocalyptic theme, not medieval.
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 FAZA_2_NPC_STYLE_GUIDE.md | 26 +++++++++++++++++---------
 1 file changed, 17 insertions(+), 9 deletions(-)

diff --git a/FAZA_2_NPC_STYLE_GUIDE.md b/FAZA_2_NPC_STYLE_GUIDE.md
index cc69c8d3f..78e3be558 100644
--- a/FAZA_2_NPC_STYLE_GUIDE.md
+++ b/FAZA_2_NPC_STYLE_GUIDE.md
@@ -23,20 +23,24 @@
 ## ✅ **CORRECT STYLE:**
 
 ### **Post-Apocalyptic Aesthetic:**
-- ✅ **PIXEL ART** style (like Stardew Valley, Graveyard Keeper)
+- ✅ **SMOOTH CARTOON VECTOR ART** (same style as buildings/animals!)
+- ✅ **Thick black outlines** (consistent with game)
 - ✅ Survivors in worn, practical clothing
 - ✅ Weathered, patched garments
 - ✅ Realistic Slovenian rural setting
 - ✅ "The Last of Us" / "Fallout" vibes
 - ✅ Dark, gritty, survival atmosphere
+- ❌ **NOT pixel art**
+- ❌ **NOT medieval fantasy**
 
 ### **Character Design:**
-- Thick black outlines
-- Pixel art chibi proportions
+- Thick black outlines (matching building style)
+- Chibi proportions (matching existing NPCs)
 - Worn boots, patched jackets
 - Practical tools (not fantasy weapons)
 - Tired survival expressions
 - Realistic hair/features
+- Smooth cartoon vector style (NOT pixelated)
 
 ### **Color Palette:**
 - Muted earth tones
@@ -113,12 +117,16 @@
 ## 📝 **GENERATION RULES:**
 
 **Every NPC prompt MUST include:**
-1. "pixel art style"
-2. "post-apocalyptic survivor"
-3. "worn/weathered clothing"
-4. "thick black outlines"
-5. "NOT medieval fantasy"
-6. "realistic Slovenian rural setting"
+1. "smooth cartoon vector art" (matching game style)
+2. "post-apocalyptic survivor" (NOT medieval)
+3. "worn/weathered clothing" (practical gear)
+4. "thick black outlines" (consistent style)
+5. "realistic Slovenian rural setting"
+6. "dark-chibi noir aesthetic"
+
+**NEVER include:**
+- ❌ "pixel art" 
+- ❌ "medieval fantasy"
 
 **NEVER include:**
 - Castle/medieval references