diff --git a/reference_images/npcs/electrician/README.md b/reference_images/npcs/electrician/README.md deleted file mode 100644 index 15d934e09..000000000 --- a/reference_images/npcs/electrician/README.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,194 +0,0 @@ -# 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 deleted file mode 100644 index 3e241f2c8..000000000 Binary files a/reference_images/npcs/electrician/electrician_master_reference.jpg and /dev/null differ