novafarma/docs/FAZA_2_NPC_STYLE_GUIDE.md

🎨 FAZA 2 NPC STYLE GUIDE - POST-APOCALYPTIC

CRITICAL: This is a POST-APOCALYPTIC game, NOT medieval fantasy!

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❌ WHAT TO AVOID:

NO Medieval Fantasy:

• ❌ Knights in shining armor
• ❌ Fancy castle aesthetics
• ❌ Medieval RPG tropes
• ❌ Ornate gothic decorations
• ❌ Fantasy weapons/gear

NO Fancy Art Styles:

• ❌ Smooth vector cartoon art
• ❌ Overly polished modern style
• ❌ Clean/pristine characters

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✅ CORRECT STYLE:

Post-Apocalyptic Aesthetic:

• ✅ SMOOTH CARTOON VECTOR ART (same style as buildings/animals!)
• ✅ Thick black outlines (consistent with game)
• ✅ Survivors in worn, practical clothing
• ✅ Weathered, patched garments
• ✅ Realistic Slovenian rural setting
• ✅ "The Last of Us" / "Fallout" vibes
• ✅ Dark, gritty, survival atmosphere
• ❌ NOT pixel art
• ❌ NOT medieval fantasy

Character Design:

• Thick black outlines (matching building style)
• Chibi proportions (matching existing NPCs)
• Worn boots, patched jackets
• Practical tools (not fantasy weapons)
• Tired survival expressions
• Realistic hair/features
• Smooth cartoon vector style (NOT pixelated)

Color Palette:

• Muted earth tones
• Faded colors (post-apocalypse aging)
• Dark browns, grays, greens
• No bright fantasy colors

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🧑 FAZA 2 NPCs (Post-Apocalyptic Survivors):

1. Mayor Viktor

• Worn formal jacket (not fancy suit)
• Practical leader, not nobleman
• Tired but determined expression
• Pixel art style

2. Ivan Kovač (Blacksmith/Gronk)

• ✅ EXISTING REFERENCE GOOD
• Practical work clothes
• Tools, not fantasy weapons

3. Father Marko (Priest)

• ✅ EXISTING REFERENCE GOOD
• Simple robes, not ornate vestments
• Practical religious leader

4. Teacher Anna

• ✅ EXISTING REFERENCE GOOD
• Worn jacket, practical clothes
• Books from scavenged library

5. Guard Captain Luka

• FIX NEEDED: Not medieval knight!
• Practical survivor guard
• Makeshift armor from scrap
• Simple spear/weapon
• Patrol duty, not castle guard

6. Inn Keeper Janez

• Apron over worn clothes
• Practical tavern keeper
• Survivor running community space

7. Store Owner (Mrs. Novak)

• Merchant clothes, not fancy dress
• Practical trader
• Survivor managing supplies

8. Elder Marta

• Old survivor with wisdom
• Simple worn clothes
• Community elder

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🎮 GAME SETTING REMINDER:

DolinaSmrti (Valley of Death):

• Post-apocalyptic rural Slovenia
• Zombie outbreak survival
• Town restoration after collapse
• Dark-chibi noir pixel art aesthetic
• Realistic survival, not fantasy quest

Reference Games:

• Stardew Valley (pixel art style)
• Graveyard Keeper (dark aesthetic)
• The Last of Us (post-apocalyptic setting)
• Don't Starve (survival atmosphere)

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📝 GENERATION RULES:

Every NPC prompt MUST include:

1. "smooth cartoon vector art" (matching game style)
2. "post-apocalyptic survivor" (NOT medieval)
3. "worn/weathered clothing" (practical gear)
4. "thick black outlines" (consistent style)
5. "realistic Slovenian rural setting"
6. "dark-chibi noir aesthetic"

NEVER include:

• ❌ "pixel art"
• ❌ "medieval fantasy"

NEVER include:

• Castle/medieval references
• Fancy armor descriptions
• Fantasy weapon terminology
• Ornate/decorative elements

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VERSION: 1.0
CREATED: 9. Januar 2026, 04:11
STATUS: ACTIVE - ALL FUTURE GENERATION MUST FOLLOW THIS!