diff --git a/reference_images/npcs/electrician/README.md b/reference_images/npcs/electrician/README.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..15d934e09 --- /dev/null +++ b/reference_images/npcs/electrician/README.md @@ -0,0 +1,194 @@ +# โšก ELECTRICIAN NPC - Reference Images +**Created:** January 9, 2026, 20:31 CET +**Type:** Functional NPC (Town Electrician) +**Style:** Style 32 - Dark-Chibi Noir + +--- + +## ๐Ÿ“ CONTENTS + +### **Master Reference:** +- `electrician_master_reference.jpg` - Complete character design + +--- + +## ๐ŸŽจ CHARACTER DESIGN NOTES + +### **Key Visual Elements:** + +**Clothing:** +- Blue/grey work hoodie/jacket +- Patched and worn (shows he's hard worker) +- Backpack with tools +- Torn black pants +- Casual sneakers + +**Features:** +- Green dreadlocks (punk aesthetic) +- Large ear gauges/piercings +- Red eyes (noir style) +- Piercings on face +- Confident/cocky expression +- Holding electrical manual/book + +**Style:** +- Chibi proportions (big head, small body) +- Thick black outlines +- Punk/worker hybrid aesthetic +- Fits DolinaSmrti noir world perfectly! + +--- + +## ๐Ÿ”ง CHARACTER PROFILE + +**Name:** To be determined (suggest "Marko" or "Elektrik Janez") +**Role:** Town Electrician +**Age:** Late 20s - Early 30s +**Personality:** Professional but punk, skilled but gruff + +**Job:** +- Maintains city generator +- Repairs electrical systems +- Prevents power outages +- Offers upgrades and quests + +**Payment:** +- Employment: 2 Cekini/day +- Per-service: 50-100 Cekini per repair +- Emergency: 2x price + +--- + +## ๐Ÿ“‹ SPRITE REQUIREMENTS + +### **Needed Sprites (11 total):** + +**Idle (4 directions):** +- [ ] idle_north - Back view with backpack +- [ ] idle_south - Front view (like reference) +- [ ] idle_east - Side view, profile right +- [ ] idle_west - Side view, profile left + +**Walk (4 directions):** +- [ ] walk_north - Walking away +- [ ] walk_south - Walking toward camera +- [ ] walk_east - Walking right +- [ ] walk_west - Walking left + +**Action (2 poses):** +- [ ] action_repair - Working on generator (with tools) +- [ ] action_inspect - Reading manual/checking equipment + +**Portrait:** +- [ ] portrait - Dialogue face (confident smirk) + +--- + +## ๐ŸŽจ GENERATION GUIDELINES + +### **When Generating Sprites:** + +**KEEP:** +- โœ… Green dreadlocks (signature feature!) +- โœ… Ear gauges and piercings +- โœ… Blue/grey work clothes +- โœ… Backpack with tools +- โœ… Red eyes (noir aesthetic) +- โœ… Punk attitude/expression +- โœ… Patched, worn clothing +- โœ… Chibi proportions + +**MODIFY IF NEEDED:** +- Replace book with tools for action poses +- Adjust backpack visibility per angle +- Show different tools (wrench, multimeter, wire) +- Vary facial expressions (focused when working) + +**MAINTAIN:** +- Style 32 thick black outlines +- Dark-Chibi Noir aesthetic +- Fits with Kai, Gronk, zombies style +- Green chroma key background (#00ff00) + +--- + +## ๐Ÿ”„ VARIATION NOTES + +### **Tools to Show:** + +**In Backpack:** +- Wrench +- Screwdriver +- Wire cutters +- Multimeter +- Electrical tape + +**In Hands (action poses):** +- Wrench (repair pose) +- Manual/book (inspect pose) +- Wire coil (walking to job) +- Toolbox (when needed) + +--- + +## โœ… QUALITY CHECKLIST + +When generating sprites, ensure: +- [ ] Green dreadlocks visible in all angles +- [ ] Piercings clear and visible +- [ ] Blue/grey work clothes consistent +- [ ] Backpack shown (except portrait) +- [ ] Tools appropriate for pose +- [ ] Expression matches action +- [ ] Fits Style 32 aesthetic +- [ ] Proper chroma key background +- [ ] Clean alpha channel +- [ ] 10px margin around sprite + +--- + +## ๐Ÿ“Š PRIORITY + +**Generation Priority:** ๐ŸŸก MEDIUM +**Reason:** Part of Week 1 implementation, but not critical path +**Time Estimate:** 30 minutes to generate all 11 sprites +**Dependencies:** Need generator building sprite first + +--- + +## ๐Ÿ’ฌ DIALOGUE PERSONALITY + +**Character Voice:** +- Professional but punk +- "Yeah, I'll fix it. For a price." +- Electrical/tool puns +- Respects skill, not authority +- Secretly cares about town +- Complains about equipment quality + +**Sample Lines:** +- "Generator's acting up again? Told you it needed better fuel." +- "That'll be 100 Cekini. Take it or live in the dark." +- "Fixed. Until next time. And there WILL be a next time." +- "I COULD upgrade this... if you've got the parts." + +--- + +## ๐ŸŽฏ INTEGRATION NOTES + +**Synergy with Other NPCs:** +- Works with Zombie Statistician (both functional NPCs) +- Interacts with Kai (employer/employee relationship) +- Could have friendship with Gronk (both punk aesthetic) +- Might clash with Elder NPCs (young punk vs. old guard) + +**Location:** +- Primary: Generator building +- Secondary: Inn (off-duty) +- Home: Small apartment/workshop in town + +--- + +**Status:** โœ… **REFERENCE READY!** +**Next:** Generate 11 sprite variations from this master reference! +**Style:** Perfect match for DolinaSmrti Style 32 aesthetic! ๐Ÿ”งโšก diff --git a/reference_images/npcs/electrician/electrician_master_reference.jpg b/reference_images/npcs/electrician/electrician_master_reference.jpg new file mode 100644 index 000000000..3e241f2c8 Binary files /dev/null and b/reference_images/npcs/electrician/electrician_master_reference.jpg differ