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+# 🎨 ASSET GENERATION QUEUE - Jan 03, 2026
+**Mature Empire & Personalization Injection - 829 sprites**
+
+**Status:** ⏳ QUEUED - Ready for batch generation  
+**Style:** Style 32 (Dark-Chibi Noir)  
+**Background:** Chroma Green (#00FF00)  
+**Total Sprites:** 829 PNGs  
+
+---
+
+## 📋 GENERATION MANIFEST BY CATEGORY
+
+### **CATEGORY 1: INDUSTRIAL CROPS** (114 sprites)
+
+#### **1A. COTTON/BOMBAŽ** (32 sprites)
+```
+Prompt Template:
+"Hand-drawn dark chibi 2D style, [growth stage], cotton plant, 
+bold black outlines, white fluffy cotton bolls, green leaves, 
+farming game sprite, chroma green #00FF00 background, 
+centered composition, 128x128px"
+
+Sprites Needed:
+- cotton_stage1_seed.png (planted seed in soil)
+- cotton_stage2_sprout.png (small green shoots)
+- cotton_stage3_seedling.png (true leaves forming)
+- cotton_stage4_vegetative.png (bushy green plant)
+- cotton_stage5_flowering.png (yellow-white flowers)
+- cotton_stage6_boll_forming.png (green pods)
+- cotton_stage7_boll_opening.png (white cotton visible)
+- cotton_stage8_harvest_ready.png (fluffy white cotton bolls)
+
+× 4 seasonal variants each = 32 total
+```
+
+#### **1B. VINEYARD GRAPES** (78 sprites)
+```
+Grape Varieties (6 types × 13 stages each):
+1. Cabernet Sauvignon (dark purple grapes)
+2. Merlot (medium purple)
+3. Pinot Noir (light purple)
+4. Chardonnay (golden-green)
+5. Sauvignon Blanc (pale green)
+6. Riesling (yellow-green)
+
+Growth Stages per variety:
+- Year 1: vine_planting, new_growth, first_leaves, establishing
+- Year 2: second_year, flower_clusters, first_grapes
+- Year 3+: mature_vine, full_flowers, clusters_forming, 
+  veraison (color change), harvest_ready, picked
+
+Prompt: "Grape vine [variety] [stage], hand-drawn chibi style, 
+wooden trellis, bold outlines, detailed grape clusters, 
+chroma green background"
+```
+
+#### **1C. HOPS/HMEL** (64 sprites)
+```
+Hop Varieties (6 types):
+1. Columbus (large cones, green)
+2. Chinook (medium cones, pine scent)
+3. Cascade (classic citrus)
+4. Saaz (delicate, small)
+5. Centennial (floral)
+6. Willamette (fruity)
+
+Growth Stages (8 per variety):
+- rhizome_planted
+- bines_emerging (spring shoots)
+- climbing_vines (on tall trellis)
+- vegetative (rapid growth)
+- flowering (cone formation)
+- hop_cones_developing
+- mature_cones (papery, ready)
+- harvest_ready
+
+× 6 varieties = 48 base sprites
++ 16 equipment sprites (trellis, drying rack, storage)
+= 64 total
+
+Prompt: "Hop plant [variety] [stage], vertical trellis 6m tall, 
+hand-drawn chibi, green cone flowers, bold outlines, 
+chroma green background"
+```
+
+---
+
+### **CATEGORY 2: CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES** (160 sprites)
+
+**⚠️ Educational/Satirical Content - M Rating ⚠️**
+
+#### **2A. CANNABIS/HEMP** (72 sprites)
+```
+5 Strains × 8 growth stages × 1.8 quality variants:
+
+Strains:
+1. Industrial Hemp (tall, skinny, fiber)
+2. Sativa (tall, thin leaves)
+3. Indica (short, wide leaves)
+4. Ruderalis (auto-flower, small)
+5. Hybrid (mixed characteristics)
+
+Growth Stages:
+- seed_planted
+- sprout_cotyledon
+- seedling_true_leaves
+- vegetative_fan_leaves
+- pre_flowering
+- flowering_buds
+- mature_harvest_ready
+- overgrown_dried
+
+Quality Tiers (color variations):
+- Low (brown tint)
+- Medium (green)
+- High (frosty, crystals visible)
+
+Prompt: "Cannabis plant [strain] [stage], hand-drawn chibi style, 
+distinctive leaf pattern, bold outlines, detailed buds if flowering, 
+chroma green background, educational context"
+```
+
+#### **2B. MAGIC MUSHROOMS** (48 sprites)
+```
+6 Varieties × 8 growth stages:
+
+Varieties:
+1. Psilocybe Cubensis (Golden Teacher) - golden-brown cap
+2. Psilocybe Semilanceata (Liberty Cap) - pointed cap
+3. Psilocybe Azurescens (Flying Saucer) - dark brown wavy
+4. Psilocybe Cyanescens (Wavy Cap) - wavy edges, blue bruising
+5. Panaeolus Cyanescens (Blue Meanie) - deep blue bruising
+6. Amanita Muscaria (Fly Agaric) - RED cap, white spots!
+
+Growth Stages:
+- spores_planted (invisible)
+- mycelium_white_fuzz
+- pinning_tiny_bumps
+- baby_mushrooms
+- growing_caps_opening
+- mature_blue_bruising (if psilocybin)
+- full_size_ready
+- spore_release_black_gills
+
+Prompt: "Magic mushroom [variety] [stage], hand-drawn chibi, 
+[cap color], distinctive features, bold outlines, 
+educational mycology context, chroma green background"
+```
+
+#### **2C. OPIUM POPPIES** (40 sprites)
+```
+5 Varieties × 8 growth stages:
+
+Varieties:
+1. Persian White (white/pale flowers)
+2. Turkish Red (red flowers)
+3. Afghan Purple (purple flowers)
+4. Tasmanian (pharmaceutical grade, pink)
+5. Ornamental (bright colors, legal decoy)
+
+Growth Stages:
+- seed_tiny_black_dots
+- sprout_green_shoots
+- leaves_fuzzy_blue_green
+- stems_growing_tall
+- buds_forming_green
+- flowering_colorful_petals
+- seed_pods_latex_oozing (scored)
+- mature_pods_brown_dried
+
+Prompt: "Opium poppy [variety] [stage], hand-drawn chibi style, 
+[flower color], detailed seed pods, bold outlines, 
+botanical illustration style, chroma green background"
+```
+
+---
+
+### **CATEGORY 3: EMPIRE BUILDINGS** (371 sprites)
+
+#### **3A. UNDERGROUND BUNKER** (35 sprites)
+```
+5 Levels × 4 views + equipment:
+
+Level 1 - Hidden Basement (8 sprites):
+- exterior_trapdoor_hidden
+- exterior_trapdoor_open
+- interior_stone_walls
+- interior_basic_lights
+- equipment_basic_grow_light
+- equipment_manual_watering
+- equipment_simple_fan
+- door_wooden_hidden
+
+Level 2-5: Similar breakdown
+
+Equipment Sprites (15 total):
+- LED grow lights (3 types)
+- Ventilation fans
+- Carbon filter
+- Climate control unit
+- Irrigation system
+- Security camera
+- Keypad lock
+- Lab equipment
+
+Prompt: "Underground bunker [level] [view], hand-drawn chibi, 
+concrete walls, [equipment], bold outlines, dark atmosphere, 
+chroma green background"
+```
+
+#### **3B. CHEMISTRY LAB** (53 sprites)
+```
+4 Lab Levels × 8 views + equipment + safety:
+
+Lab Levels:
+1. Makeshift (hot plate, mason jars)
+2. Amateur (burner, beakers, fume hood)
+3. Professional (lab glassware, rotary evaporator)
+4. Breaking Bad (industrial equipment, automated)
+
+Views per level:
+- exterior_entrance
+- interior_wide_angle
+- equipment_station_closeup
+- safety_equipment
+- product_containers
+- waste_disposal
+
+Equipment Sprites (25):
+- Glassware (beakers, flasks, condensers)
+- Heating equipment
+- Ventilation systems
+- Safety gear (gloves, goggles, suits)
+- Storage containers
+- Quality control instruments
+
+Prompt: "Chemistry laboratory [level] [equipment], 
+hand-drawn chibi, scientific glassware, bold outlines, 
+Breaking Bad aesthetic, abstracted (no real chemistry), 
+chroma green background"
+```
+
+#### **3C. BREWERY "The Hop House"** (12 sprites)
+```
+Building Views:
+- exterior_storefront_neon_sign
+- exterior_door_entrance
+- interior_wide_brewing_floor
+- interior_fermentation_room
+- equipment_brew_kettle_50L
+- equipment_fermentation_vessels
+- equipment_bottling_station
+- equipment_tap_room_bar
+- product_beer_bottles_shelf
+- npc_brewer_workstation
+- signage_hop_house_logo
+- decoration_hop_garlands
+
+Prompt: "Brewery interior/exterior [view], hand-drawn chibi, 
+copper kettles, wooden barrels, beer bottles, bold outlines, 
+cozy pub atmosphere, chroma green background"
+```
+
+#### **3D. WINERY "Château de Zombie"** (12 sprites)
+```
+Building Views:
+- exterior_chateau_facade
+- exterior_vineyard_view
+- interior_barrel_cellar
+- interior_tasting_room
+- equipment_grape_press
+- equipment_fermentation_tanks
+- equipment_oak_barrels_aging
+- equipment_bottling_line
+- product_wine_bottles_rack
+- npc_vintner_workstation
+- signage_chateau_logo
+- decoration_wine_casks
+
+Prompt: "Winery [view], hand-drawn chibi, wine barrels, 
+grape press, elegant French chateau style, bold outlines, 
+chroma green background"
+```
+
+#### **3E. BAKERY** (23 sprites)
+```
+Building & Products:
+- exterior_bakery_storefront_warm_lights
+- interior_counter_display_case
+- interior_brick_oven
+- interior_bread_shelves
+- npc_baker_janez_flour_apron
+- product_white_bread_loaf
+- product_rye_bread_dark
+- product_sourdough_rustic
+- product_croissant_flaky
+- product_cinnamon_roll_frosted
+- product_apple_pie_lattice
+- product_birthday_cake_candles
+- product_wedding_cake_multi_tier
+- equipment_mixing_bowl
+- equipment_rolling_pin
+- equipment_baking_trays
+- signage_fresh_bread_daily
+- decoration_flour_sacks
+- decoration_wheat_stalks
+
+Prompt: "Bakery [item], hand-drawn chibi, warm cozy atmosphere, 
+freshly baked goods, golden brown textures, bold outlines, 
+chroma green background"
+```
+
+#### **3F. HAIR SALON** (69 sprites)
+```
+Building & Hairstyles:
+
+Building/Equipment (9 sprites):
+- exterior_salon_neon_scissors
+- interior_mirror_station
+- interior_wash_sink
+- equipment_hair_dryer
+- equipment_scissors_comb
+- equipment_dye_bottles
+- npc_stylist_luna_punk
+- signage_salon_logo
+- decoration_hair_magazine_rack
+
+Hairstyles (60 sprites = 30 styles × 2 genders):
+Male Styles:
+- buzz_cut, crew_cut, fade, undercut, pompadour, man_bun
+- mohawk_punk, liberty_spikes, colored_mohawk
+- dreadlocks_short, dreadlocks_long, dreadlocks_full
+- wasteland_warrior, mad_max_wild, tribal_braids
+
+Female Styles:
+- pixie_cut, bob_short, bob_long, layers_medium, layers_long
+- bangs_straight, side_shave_asymmetric
+- mohawk_punk_female, liberty_spikes_female
+- dreadlocks_short_f, dreadlocks_long_f, dreadlocks_full_f
+- wasteland_warrior_f, tribal_braids_f
+
+Prompt: "Hair salon [item/hairstyle], hand-drawn chibi, 
+modern trendy style, bold outlines, hair texture details, 
+chroma green background"
+```
+
+#### **3G. PIERCING STUDIO** (78 sprites)
+```
+Building/Equipment (8 sprites):
+- exterior_studio_skull_sign
+- interior_sterile_room
+- interior_autoclave_sterilizer
+- equipment_piercing_chair
+- equipment_jewelry_display_wall
+- equipment_piercing_tools
+- npc_piercer_razor_face_piercings
+- signage_studio_edgy
+
+Piercing Locations (50 sprites):
+Ears (10):
+- lobe_standard, upper_lobe, helix_cartilage, tragus, conch
+- daith, industrial_bar, gauges_small, gauges_medium, gauges_large
+
+Face (15):
+- eyebrow_single, eyebrow_double, nose_stud, nose_ring, septum
+- bridge, lip_ring, snake_bites, monroe, smiley, tongue
+- multiple_face_combo
+
+Body (5):
+- belly_button, nipple_single, nipple_pair, dermal_anchor, surface
+
+Jewelry Types (20):
+- studs (steel, titanium, gold, platinum, diamond)
+- rings (various sizes)
+- barbells
+- plugs/gauges (sizes 16g to 2")
+- post_apocalyptic (scrap metal, bullet casings, radioactive)
+
+Prompt: "Piercing studio [item/location], hand-drawn chibi, 
+sterile medical aesthetic, jewelry detail, bold outlines, 
+edgy punk style, chroma green background"
+```
+
+#### **3H. TATTOO STUDIO** (89 sprites)
+```
+Building/Equipment (9 sprites):
+- exterior_studio_neon_tattoo_gun
+- interior_tattoo_chair_station
+- interior_flash_art_wall
+- interior_custom_design_desk
+- equipment_tattoo_machine
+- equipment_ink_bottles_rack
+- equipment_stencil_machine
+- npc_artist_ink_full_sleeves
+- signage_studio_logo
+
+Flash Tattoos (50 sprites):
+Small (15): stars, hearts, skulls, symbols, runes, letters, 
+small animals, flowers
+
+Medium (20): dragons, snakes, tigers, roses, lotus, dreamcatchers, 
+quotes, portraits, memorial pieces
+
+Large (15): full back pieces, chest pieces, sleeve designs, 
+leg pieces
+
+Special Tattoos (30 sprites):
+- survivor_mark_tally_scars
+- biome_master_dino_valley_trex
+- biome_master_mythical_dragon
+- biome_master_atlantis_trident
+- (continue for all 18 biomes)
+- memorial_ana_flower_heart (glowing variant!)
+- zombie_resistance_runes_magical
+
+Prompt: "Tattoo design [type], hand-drawn chibi, bold black ink, 
+detailed linework, [theme], artistic quality, 
+chroma green background"
+```
+
+---
+
+### **CATEGORY 4: WATERFOWL** (96 sprites)
+
+#### **4A. GOOSE/GANZA** (24 sprites)
+```
+Variants (3):
+1. White Domestic
+2. Grey Goose
+3. Canadian Goose (wild)
+
+Animations per variant (8):
+- idle_standing
+- idle_preening
+- walk_waddle_1
+- walk_waddle_2
+- eat_pecking
+- honk_aggressive
+- swim_floating (if pond)
+- sleep_head_tucked
+
+Prompt: "Goose [variant] [animation], hand-drawn chibi, 
+aggressive posture, bold outlines, detailed feathers, 
+farming game sprite, chroma green background"
+```
+
+#### **4B. DUCK/RACA** (24 sprites)
+```
+Same structure as Goose, but:
+Variants: Mallard (colorful), White Domestic, Pekin
+
+Additional animations:
+- dive_underwater (feeding)
+- quack_mouth_open
+
+Prompt: "Duck [variant] [animation], hand-drawn chibi, 
+water bird, webbed feet, bold outlines, 
+chroma green background"
+```
+
+#### **4C. GOLDEN GOOSE** (24 sprites) ⭐
+```
+Special Legendary Variant:
+
+Animations (24 unique):
+- All standard goose animations
+- BUT with golden glow effect!
+- lay_golden_egg_animation (special!)
+- sparkle_idle_magical
+- fairy_attracted_glowing
+
+Prompt: "Golden Goose [animation], hand-drawn chibi, 
+GOLDEN SHIMMERING feathers, sparkle effects, magical aura, 
+legendary creature, bold outlines, chroma green background"
+```
+
+#### **4D. TURKEY** (24 sprites)
+```
+Variants: Wild (brown cautious), Domestic (white slow)
+
+Animations:
+- idle_gobble_display
+- walk_slow
+- peck_eating
+- display_fan_tail (courtship)
+- fly_short_distance (wild only)
+- sleep
+- flee_running (wild only)
+- feed_ground_pecking
+
+Prompt: "Turkey [variant] [animation], hand-drawn chibi, 
+detailed tail feathers, gobble display, bold outlines, 
+Thanksgiving theme subtle, chroma green background"
+```
+
+---
+
+### **CATEGORY 5: SYSTEMS & UI** (28 sprites)
+
+#### **5A. ZOMBIE DEALER SYSTEM** (20 sprites)
+```
+Zombie Dealer Tiers (4 × 3 views each = 12):
+1. Shambler Dealer - shambling, tattered backpack
+2. Smart Zombie - standing upright, decent clothes
+3. Elite Zombie - professional look, GPS chip visible
+4. Zombie Don - suit, sunglasses, briefcase, boss aura!
+
+Each tier needs:
+- idle_standing_with_product
+- walking_dealing
+- equipped_full_kit
+
+Equipment Items (8):
+- backpack_tattered
+- backpack_professional
+- leather_jacket_intimidation
+- sunglasses_cool
+- burner_phone
+- encrypted_radio
+- briefcase_deals
+- business_cards
+
+Prompt: "Zombie dealer [tier] [view], hand-drawn chibi, 
+[equipment], Breaking Bad aesthetic meets zombie, bold outlines, 
+dark humor, chroma green background"
+```
+
+#### **5B. STATUS EFFECTS UI** (8 sprites)
+```
+Icons:
+- addiction_warning_icon (syringe with X)
+- drunk_status_icon (dizzy stars)
+- high_status_icon (rainbow swirls)
+- hangover_icon (pounding head)
+- withdrawal_icon (shaking hands)
+- poisoned_icon (skull green)
+- buff_creativity_icon (lightbulb)
+- buff_courage_icon (heart fire)
+
+Prompt: "Status effect icon [type], hand-drawn chibi, 
+clear readable symbol, bold outlines, game UI style, 
+transparent background OR chroma green"
+```
+
+---
+
+## 📊 GENERATION SUMMARY
+
+```
+BATCH TOTALS BY CATEGORY:
+═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
+Category 1 - Industrial Crops:           114 sprites
+Category 2 - Controlled Substances:      160 sprites
+Category 3 - Empire Buildings:           371 sprites
+Category 4 - Waterfowl:                   96 sprites
+Category 5 - Systems & UI:                28 sprites
+───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+TOTAL GENERATION QUEUE:                  829 sprites ✅
+═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
+
+TARGET ARCHIVE SIZE:                   2,062 farm sprites
+CURRENT ARCHIVE:                       1,233 sprites (estimated)
+NEW SPRITES NEEDED:                      829 sprites
+
+SYSTEMS TO ACTIVATE UPON COMPLETION:
+✅ Drug Empire mechanics
+✅ Production Chains (textile, wine, beer)
+✅ Customization Hub (hair, piercings, tattoos)
+✅ Waterfowl management
+✅ Industrial agriculture
+```
+
+---
+
+## 🎨 GENERATION SETTINGS
+
+**Universal Parameters:**
+- Style: Style 32 (Dark-Chibi Noir)
+- Background: Chroma Green (#00FF00)
+- Resolution: 128x128px (upscale to 256x256 for HD)
+- Format: PNG with alpha channel
+- Art Style: Hand-drawn, bold black outlines, exaggerated features
+- Lighting: Dramatic shadows, high contrast
+- Rating: Mix of wholesome + mature (age-gated)
+
+**Quality Control:**
+- Centered composition
+- 10px margin minimum
+- Consistent style across batches
+- Chroma green exact (#00FF00)
+- Alpha channel for transparency
+
+---
+
+## 🚀 EXECUTION PLAN
+
+**Option 1: Sequential by Category**
+```
+Day 1: Industrial Crops (114) - Wholesome content
+Day 2: Waterfowl (96) - Wholesome content
+Day 3: Empire Buildings Part 1 (185)
+Day 4: Empire Buildings Part 2 (186)
+Day 5: Controlled Substances (160) - Mature content
+Day 6: Systems & UI (28)
+```
+
+**Option 2: Parallel by Content Rating**
+```
+Track A (Wholesome): Industrial Crops + Waterfowl = 210 sprites
+Track B (Mature): Substances + Empire = 531 sprites
+Track C (UI): Systems = 28 sprites
+```
+
+**Option 3: Priority-Based**
+```
+Priority 1: Cotton, Vineyard, Hops (wholesome farming) - 114
+Priority 2: Waterfowl (cute animals) - 96
+Priority 3: Town Buildings (customization fun) - 259
+Priority 4: Production facilities (bunker, labs) - 112
+Priority 5: Controlled substances (mature) - 160
+Priority 6: UI/Systems - 28
+```
+
+---
+
+## ⚠️ GENERATION NOTES
+
+**Mature Content Tagging:**
+- All Cannabis/Mushroom/Opium sprites: `[18+]` `[Educational]`
+- Chemistry Lab: `[18+]` `[Satirical]` `[Breaking Bad Reference]`
+- Zombie Dealers: `[18+]` `[Dark Humor]`
+
+**Wholesom Content:**
+- Industrial crops (cotton, vineyard, hops): `[All Ages]`
+- Waterfowl: `[All Ages]` `[Cute]`
+- Bakery, Brewery, Winery: `[All Ages]`
+- Customization (hair, piercings, tattoos): `[Teen+]`
+
+**Quality Standards:**
+- Character sprites: Consistent with Kai/Ana/Gronk style
+- Buildings: Match existing game architecture
+- Plants: Botanically recognizable (but stylized)
+- Equipment: Functional-looking, clear purpose
+
+---
+
+*Queue Created: Jan 03, 2026 @ 23:15*  
+*Status: Ready for batch generation*  
+*Estimated completion (50/day): ~17 days*  
+*Estimated completion (100/day): ~9 days*