# GOTHIC HOUSE MASTER REFERENCE

**File:** `gothic_house_reference.png`  
**Type:** Residential Building Reference  
**Style:** Dark Gothic Chibi

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## **MASTER STANDARD FOR ALL HOUSES**

This gothic house is the **DEFINITIVE REFERENCE** for all residential buildings in the game.

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## **VISUAL DNA:**

### **Core Elements:**
- **Dark gray wood** `#2C2C3C`
- **Thick 5px black outlines** (smooth, NOT pixel art)
- **Purple glow windows** `#8B4789`
- **Dark shingle roof** `#1A1A2E`
- **Mystical atmosphere**
- **Isometric 3/4 view**

### **Style Requirements:**
✅ Smooth anti-aliased lines (film-quality)  
✅ Cel shading with depth  
✅ Chibi proportions  
✅ Transparent background  
✅ 160x160px optimal size  

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## **USE FOR:**

1. **All Residential Houses** - Starter homes, NPC houses
2. **Town Buildings** - Shops, services (with modifications)
3. **Special Buildings** - Churches, museums (gothic style)
4. **Biome Variations** - Keep same style, adapt colors/details

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## **BIOME ADAPTATIONS:**

### **Forest Biome:**
- Add green moss on walls `#228B22`
- Vines on corners
- Keep dark gothic base

### **Desert Biome:**
- Lighter weathered wood `#4A4A5C`
- Sand at base
- Keep gothic structure

### **Winter Biome:**
- White snow on roof edges
- Icicles hanging
- Keep dark gothic aesthetic

### **All Other Biomes:**
- ALWAYS maintain gothic dark style
- Only add biome-specific details
- Never change core visual DNA

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## **FORBIDDEN:**

❌ Bright/warm colors for main structure  
❌ Pixel art style  
❌ Simple/flat designs  
❌ Non-gothic aesthetics  

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## **QUALITY CHECK:**

Every house MUST:
1. ✅ Match dark gray color palette
2. ✅ Have thick smooth outlines
3. ✅ Show purple window glow
4. ✅ Maintain gothic atmosphere
5. ✅ Use transparent PNG
6. ✅ Match reference proportions

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**Status:** MASTER REFERENCE - DO NOT MODIFY  
**Created:** 2026-01-05  
**Purpose:** Universal house standard for all 27 towns