diff --git a/assets/references/aging_system/README.md b/assets/references/aging_system/README.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..bfd94baf0 --- /dev/null +++ b/assets/references/aging_system/README.md @@ -0,0 +1,171 @@ +# 🎭 AGING SYSTEM REFERENCES +## Memory vs. Reality - Ana's Transformation + +**Created:** January 10, 2026, 04:12 CET +**Purpose:** Reference images for Generational Aging System +**Concept:** TWO versions of Ana (intentional narrative choice) + +--- + +## 📋 THE CONCEPT: "SPOMIN vs. REALNOST" + +### **ORIGINAL ANA (Memory/Flashbacks)** +**Location:** `/assets/references/main_characters/ana/master_reference_nobg.png` + +**Appearance:** +- Purple/lavender skin +- Pure magenta hair (no green) +- Cute, slightly spoiled child +- This is how KAI REMEMBERS her + +**Usage:** +- Intro flashback sequences +- Blur-to-clear memory fragments +- Dream sequences +- "Before apocalypse" memories +- Young Ana in happy times + +**Narrative:** This is the "little sister" Kai lost. His memory of childhood Ana. + +--- + +### **NOVA TWIN ANA (Reality/Game)** +**Location:** This folder (`/assets/references/aging_system/`) + +**Appearance:** +- SAME skin tone as Kai +- Pink AND green dreadlocks (matching Kai!) +- Red eyes (matching Kai!) +- TRUE TWIN DNA +- Prisoner/scientist who survived + +**Usage:** +- Main game when Ana is found +- Adult Ana (35) - scientist in captivity +- Elder Ana (60+) - mentor after rescue +- The REAL Ana, transformed by survival + +**Narrative:** This is who Ana BECAME. The apocalypse changed her into a mirror of Kai. + +--- + +## 🎬 THE "AHA!" MOMENT + +**In Intro Flashback:** +```javascript +// Show ORIGINAL ANA (purple, magenta, cute) +flashbackScene.showMemory('original_ana'); +// Blur effect - "This is my little sister..." +``` + +**When Kai Finds Her:** +```javascript +// Show NOVA TWIN ANA (pink/green dreads, red eyes) +// Kai's reaction: "Wait... is that... IT'S HER!" +// Recognition moment despite changes +// "Those eyes... that stance... my TWIN!" +``` + +**The Reveal:** +- Ana's arrogant smirk (same as childhood) +- Specific gesture only she does +- Voice tone matching memory +- **Amnesia blur clears completely** +- "She's not little anymore. She's my blood. My twin." + +--- + +## 📸 REFERENCE IMAGES IN THIS FOLDER + +### **KAI AGING STAGES:** +1. `adult_kai_family_man.png` - Age 35, beard, tied dreads, tattoos +2. `elder_kai_punk_grandpa.png` - Age 50+, grey dreads, punk grandpa + +### **ANA AGING STAGES (TWIN VERSION):** +3. `mlada_ana_twin_prisoner.png` - Young, prisoner jumpsuit, pink/green dreads +4. `odrasla_ana_scientist.png` - Age 35, lab coat, scientist, tattoos +5. `starejsa_ana_mentor.png` - Age 60+, grey streaks, mentor, tablets + +### **PARENTS (PUNK FAMILY DNA):** +6. `otac_punk_father.png` - Punk dad, stretched ears, tattoos, longboard +7. `mati_punk_mother.png` - Punk mom, dreads, The Clash shirt, tattoos + +--- + +## 🎯 USAGE GUIDE FOR AGENT + +**For Flashbacks/Memories:** +``` +Use: /assets/references/main_characters/ana/master_reference_nobg.png +Purpose: Kai's childhood memory of Ana (purple, cute, spoiled) +Effect: Blur-to-clear, VHS glitch, nostalgic +``` + +**For Main Game:** +``` +Use: /assets/references/aging_system/mlada_ana_twin_prisoner.png + /assets/references/aging_system/odrasla_ana_scientist.png + /assets/references/aging_system/starejsa_ana_mentor.png +Purpose: Real Ana - transformed twin survivor +Effect: Recognition scene, "she changed but still my twin" +``` + +--- + +## 🧬 TWIN DNA MARKERS + +**Shared Features (Recognition Triggers):** +- Red eyes (CRITICAL - instant recognition) +- Face shape (genetic match) +- Arrogant smirk (personality trait) +- Specific hand gesture (childhood habit) +- Voice tone (twin resonance) + +**What Changed:** +- Hair: magenta solo → pink/green dreads (matching Kai) +- Skin: purple → Kai's skin tone (survival/twin DNA) +- Attitude: spoiled → fierce scientist +- Body: cute child → strong survivor + +--- + +## 📝 NARRATIVE NOTES + +**Why Two Versions?** +- Represents Kai's amnesia fog clearing +- Shows how apocalypse changes people +- "Memory vs Reality" visual storytelling +- Powerful recognition moment for player + +**Emotional Impact:** +- Player sees "purple cute Ana" in flashback +- Searches entire game for "little sister" +- Finds "punk twin warrior Ana" instead +- Moment of "Is that her?" → "Those eyes... YES!" +- Tears moment when recognition happens + +**David's Philosophy:** +> "System no change me. I change the system!" +> Ana changed, but her CORE (twin bond) never changed. + +--- + +## 🎨 STYLE CONSISTENCY + +**All Images:** +- Style 32 Dark-Chibi Noir +- Thick black outlines (2-3px) +- Cel-shaded rendering +- Neon magenta/cyan rim lighting +- Chibi proportions (2:1 head to body) +- High contrast noir atmosphere + +**Generated:** January 10, 2026 +**Total References:** 7 aging images +**Ready for:** 250+ sprite generation + +--- + +*"Življenje gre prehitro mimo - zato uživaj vsako sekundo!"* +— David "HIPO" Kotnik +*Hipodevil666 Studios™* diff --git a/assets/references/aging_system/adult_kai_family_man.png b/assets/references/aging_system/adult_kai_family_man.png new file mode 100644 index 000000000..011471fa4 Binary files /dev/null and b/assets/references/aging_system/adult_kai_family_man.png differ diff --git a/assets/references/aging_system/elder_kai_punk_grandpa.png b/assets/references/aging_system/elder_kai_punk_grandpa.png new file mode 100644 index 000000000..5ae83ad87 Binary files /dev/null and b/assets/references/aging_system/elder_kai_punk_grandpa.png differ diff --git a/assets/references/aging_system/mati_punk_mother.png b/assets/references/aging_system/mati_punk_mother.png new file mode 100644 index 000000000..91c47e552 Binary files /dev/null and b/assets/references/aging_system/mati_punk_mother.png differ diff --git a/assets/references/aging_system/mlada_ana_twin_prisoner.png b/assets/references/aging_system/mlada_ana_twin_prisoner.png new file mode 100644 index 000000000..f7f8b6b41 Binary files /dev/null and b/assets/references/aging_system/mlada_ana_twin_prisoner.png differ diff --git a/assets/references/aging_system/odrasla_ana_scientist.png b/assets/references/aging_system/odrasla_ana_scientist.png new file mode 100644 index 000000000..30e76a121 Binary files /dev/null and b/assets/references/aging_system/odrasla_ana_scientist.png differ diff --git a/assets/references/aging_system/otac_punk_father.png b/assets/references/aging_system/otac_punk_father.png new file mode 100644 index 000000000..97834e1aa Binary files /dev/null and b/assets/references/aging_system/otac_punk_father.png differ diff --git a/assets/references/aging_system/starejsa_ana_mentor.png b/assets/references/aging_system/starejsa_ana_mentor.png new file mode 100644 index 000000000..a80ef4b02 Binary files /dev/null and b/assets/references/aging_system/starejsa_ana_mentor.png differ diff --git a/assets/references/characters/kai/base_sprite.png b/assets/references/characters/kai/base_sprite.png deleted file mode 100644 index 16a97911e..000000000 Binary files a/assets/references/characters/kai/base_sprite.png and /dev/null differ diff --git a/assets/references/characters/kai/download-3.jpg b/assets/references/characters/kai/download-3.jpg new file mode 100644 index 000000000..235e5b76a Binary files /dev/null and b/assets/references/characters/kai/download-3.jpg differ