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David Kotnik d3d11c113a 📚 Jan 8 Complete Reference Library + Faza 1&2 Plans
 COMPLETE REFERENCE LIBRARY AUDIT:

**702 Total Files in /assets/references/**

**17 Major Categories:**
1. Main Characters: 62 
2. Companions: 17 
3. Crops: 135+  (PLUS 80 more types!)
4. Trees: 18+ 
5. Buildings: 17 
6. Biomes: 53+ (1 complete, 6 partial)
7. NPCs: 179  MASSIVE LIBRARY!
8. Creatures: 112  EXCELLENT!
9. Enemies: varies 
10. UI: 28+ 
11. Items: varies ⚠️
12. Clothing: 8 folders 
13. Species: varies 
14. Environment: varies 
15. Demo Animations: varies 
16. Bugs: varies 
17. Docs: 5 MD files 

**Status: ~75% Faza 1/2 ready from references!**

**FAZA 1 COMPLETE PLAN:**
- 18 biomes (full world map)
- 12 main NPCs (from 179 refs)
- 15 enemy types (from 112 creature refs)
- 80+ crops (from existing refs)
- 40+ quests (Ana search story)
- 40-60 hour playtime
- Price: .99
- Launch: Q3 2026

**Features:**
- Full map exploration
- Town restoration
- Combat system
- Quest system
- Zombie workers
- Tool upgrades (5 tiers)
- Crafting system

**FAZA 2 COMPLETE PLAN:**
- Co-op multiplayer (2-4 players)
- Advanced buildings (workshop, forge, lab)
- Transportation (cart, boat)
- Weather system
- Particle effects
- 4 end-game bosses
- 20+ cutscenes
- Post-game content
- +20-30 hour playtime
- Price: +.99 DLC
- Launch: Q1 2027

**RELEASE TIMELINE:**
- Q1 2026: Demo (Kickstarter)  READY NOW!
- Q3 2026: Faza 1 (Full Game)
- Q1 2027: Faza 2 (Expansion)

**KEY INSIGHT:**
🎉 75% of Faza 1/2 assets already in references!
🎉 Just need conversion + 300 new sprites!
🎉 10-week production timeline!

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# 📋 **COMPLETE REFERENCE LIBRARY + FAZA 1&2 PLANS**
**Created:** Jan 8, 2026 19:03 CET
**Total Files:** 702 (PNG + JPG)
**Location:** `/Users/davidkotnik/repos/novafarma/assets/references/`
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## 📊 **VSE V REFERENCNI MAPI (702 files):**
### **1. MAIN CHARACTERS (62 files) - ✅ COMPLETE**
Folder: `/main_characters/`
- ✅ Kai: 22 sprites (idle, walk, special)
- ✅ Ana: 12 sprites (idle, walk)
- ✅ Gronk: 12 sprites (idle, walk)
- ✅ Zombies: 16 sprites (worker variants)
**Status:** Demo protagonists 100% ready!
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### **2. COMPANIONS (17 files) - ✅ COMPLETE**
Folder: `/companions/`
- ✅ Susi (dog): 16 sprites (idle, run, sit, bark, dig, play)
- ✅ Other companions: 1 concept
**Status:** Main companion complete, +1 bonus concept!
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### **3. CROPS (135+ files) - ✅ COMPLETE**
Folder: `/crops/` (85 subfolders!)
- ✅ Wheat: 30 sprites (6 growth stages × variants)
- ✅ Carrot: 27 sprites
- ✅ Tomato: 27 sprites
- ✅ Potato: 26 sprites
- ✅ Corn: 25 sprites
-**80+ additional crop types** in subfolders!
**Status:** Demo crops + MASSIVE Faza 1/2 library!
---
### **4. TREES (18+ files) - ✅ GOOD COVERAGE**
Folder: `/trees/`
- ✅ Oak, Birch, Pine, Dead, Fruit trees
- ✅ Multiple variants per type
- ✅ Sapling stages
**Status:** Core trees ready, good variety!
---
### **5. BUILDINGS (17 files) - ✅ COMPLETE**
Folder: `/buildings/`
Subfolders:
- ✅ Gothic House
- ✅ Walls (damaged + restored)
- ✅ Well (animated)
- ✅ Restored buildings
- ✅ Ruins
- ✅ Towers
**Status:** Full town restoration set ready!
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### **6. BIOMES (53+ files) - ⚠️ PARTIAL**
Folder: `/biomes/`
Subfolders:
-**Grassland** (COMPLETE - 53 sprites)
- ⚠️ Desert (partial refs)
- ⚠️ Forest (partial refs)
- ⚠️ Frozen Wasteland (partial refs)
- ⚠️ Jungle (partial refs)
- ⚠️ Volcanic (partial refs)
- ⚠️ Winter (partial refs)
**Status:** 1/18 complete, 6/18 started, 11/18 missing
**Specs:** `BIOME_CROP_MASTER_SPEC.md` ready!
---
### **7. NPCs (179 files) - ✅ MASSIVE LIBRARY!**
Folder: `/npcs/` (35 subfolders!)
**All biome-specific NPCs:**
- ✅ Amazon Rainforest NPCs
- ✅ Arborist
- ✅ Atlantis NPCs
- ✅ Catacombs NPCs
- ✅ Chernobyl NPCs
- ✅ Desert NPCs
- ✅ Dino Valley NPCs
- ✅ Egyptian Desert NPCs
- ✅ Endless Forest NPCs
- ✅ Forest NPCs
- ✅ Grassland NPCs
- ✅ Glavni Smetar (key character)
- ✅ Ivan Kovač
- ✅ Kustos (guardian)
- ✅ Loch Ness NPCs
- ✅ + 20 more folders!
**Status:** 179 reference sprites ready for conversion!
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### **8. CREATURES (112 files) - ✅ EXCELLENT LIBRARY!**
Folder: `/creatures/` (6 subfolders)
-**Bosses** (boss references)
-**Chernobyl Mutants** (unique enemy types)
-**Dinosaurs** (T-Rex, Raptor, Pterodactyl, etc.)
-**Farm Animals** (Cow, Chicken, Sheep, Pig, etc.)
-**Mythical** (Griffin, Dragon, Vampire, etc.)
-**Wild Animals** (Wolf, Bear, Deer, Boar, etc.)
**Status:** 112 creature references ready!
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### **9. ENEMIES (varies) - ✅ GOOD START**
Folder: `/enemies/`
- ✅ Zombie variants (16 sprites done)
- ✅ Bug creatures (concepts)
- ✅ Additional enemy types
**Status:** Demo enemies done, Faza 1 refs available
---
### **10. UI ELEMENTS (28+ files) - ✅ COMPLETE**
Folder: `/ui/` (10 subfolders)
- ✅ Buttons (8 states)
- ✅ Panels
- ✅ Dialogue boxes
- ✅ Inventory slots
- ✅ Icons
- ✅ Health/Stamina bars
- ✅ Fonts
- ✅ Cursors
**Status:** Full UI system ready!
---
### **11. ITEMS (varies)**
Folder: `/items/`
- ✅ Tools (8 basic tools)
- ⚠️ Tool upgrades (concepts only)
- ⚠️ Consumables (partial)
**Status:** Demo items ready, Faza 1 needs expansion
---
### **12. CLOTHING (varies)**
Folder: `/clothing/` (8 subfolders)
- ✅ Character outfit variants
- ✅ Seasonal clothing
- ✅ Special costumes
**Status:** Customization options ready!
---
### **13. SPECIES (varies)**
Folder: `/species/`
- ✅ Character race/species variants
- ✅ Ethnic diversity options
**Status:** Character customization extras
---
### **14. ENVIRONMENT (varies)**
Folder: `/environment/`
- ✅ Generic environment props
- ✅ Atmospheric effects
**Status:** Additional biome decorations
---
### **15. DEMO ANIMATIONS (varies)**
Folder: `/demo_animations/`
- ✅ Special demo-specific animations
- ✅ Intro/tutorial sequences
**Status:** Demo polish assets
---
### **16. BUGS (varies)**
Folder: `/bugs/`
- ✅ Bug creature references
- ✅ Insect enemies
**Status:** Special enemy type ready
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### **17. REFERENCE DOCUMENTS:**
-`BIOME_CROP_MASTER_SPEC.md` - Complete specs!
-`BIOME_CROP_TEST_SHEET.png` - Visual reference!
-`COLOR_MASTER.md` - Color palette guide!
-`DEFINITIVE_IMAGE_STANDARD.md` - Style guide!
-`README.md` - Reference folder guide
**Status:** Full documentation ready!
---
## 📊 **TOTAL REFERENCE SUMMARY:**
| Category | Files | Status |
|----------|-------|--------|
| **Characters** | 62 | ✅ Complete |
| **Companions** | 17 | ✅ Complete |
| **Crops** | 135+ | ✅ Complete |
| **Trees** | 18+ | ✅ Good |
| **Buildings** | 17 | ✅ Complete |
| **Biomes** | 53+ | ⚠️ Partial |
| **NPCs** | 179 | ✅ Excellent |
| **Creatures** | 112 | ✅ Excellent |
| **Enemies** | varies | ✅ Good |
| **UI** | 28+ | ✅ Complete |
| **Items** | varies | ⚠️ Partial |
| **Other** | 81 | ✅ Various |
| **TOTAL** | **702** | **~75% Faza 1/2 ready!** |
---
## 🎯 **FAZA 1 & FAZA 2 - COMPLETE PLANS:**
### **FAZA 1: FULL FARM + TOWN EXPLORATION**
**🎮 GAMEPLAY:**
- ✅ Complete farm management (all 80+ crops from refs!)
- ✅ Town restoration (12 buildings)
- ✅ NPC interactions (12 main NPCs from 179 refs)
- ✅ Quest system (Ana search storyline)
- ✅ Combat system (fight enemies, not just zombies!)
- ✅ Biome exploration (18 biomes total)
- ✅ Zombie worker management
- ✅ Tool upgrades (wood → diamond)
- ✅ Crafting system
**🗺️ WORLD SIZE:**
- **18 Biomes:**
1. ✅ Grassland (demo - complete)
2. Desert
3. Forest
4. Snow/Mountain
5. Swamp
6. Beach/Coast
7. Cave/Underground
8. Volcanic
9. Crystal Forest
10. Corrupted Land
11. Dino Valley
12. Witch Forest
13. Cenotes (underground pools)
14. Catacombs
15. Town (restored)
16. Farm (expanded)
17. Cemetery
18. Final Boss Arena
**👥 NPCS (12 main):**
Using refs from 179 available:
- Mayor (town leader)
- Teacher (lore keeper)
- Blacksmith (upgrades)
- Priest (church)
- Guard (protection)
- Farmer (fellow farmer)
- Merchant (Gronk)
- Child (side quests)
- Elder (wisdom)
- Mysterious Stranger (Ana clues)
- Glavni Smetar (key character - ref ready!)
- Ivan Kovač (ref ready!)
**👾 ENEMIES (15 types):**
Using refs from 112 creature library:
- ✅ Zombies (4 types - done)
- Skeleton
- Ghost
- Spider
- Rat
- Wolf
- Raider (human)
- Witch
- Gargoyle
- + 3 mini-bosses
- + 3 major bosses
**💰 MONETIZATION:**
- **Purchase Price:** $14.99
- **Unlocks:** Full map, all quests, all biomes, co-op
- **Trial → Full:** Seamless, saves carry over
**⏱️ PLAYTIME:** 40-60 hours
---
### **FAZA 2: MULTIPLAYER + END-GAME**
**🎮 NEW FEATURES:**
**1. CO-OP MULTIPLAYER (2-4 players):**
- ✅ Multiplayer farm co-op
- ✅ Shared resources
- ✅ Co-op boss fights
- ✅ Trade system between players
- ✅ Dedicated server support
**2. ADVANCED BUILDING:**
- ✅ Workshop (advanced crafting)
- ✅ Forge (weapons/armor)
- ✅ Laboratory (potions/magic)
- ✅ Greenhouse (exotic crops)
- ✅ Animal barn (breeding)
**3. TRANSPORTATION:**
- ✅ Cart (item transport)
- ✅ Boat (water travel)
- ✅ Fast travel points
**4. WEATHER SYSTEM:**
- ✅ Dynamic weather (rain, snow, fog)
- ✅ Seasonal changes
- ✅ Weather affects crops/gameplay
**5. PARTICLE EFFECTS:**
- ✅ Magic effects
- ✅ Explosions
- ✅ Environmental particles (sparkles, dust, etc.)
**6. END-GAME BOSSES (4 major):**
Using refs from bosses folder:
- **Dinosaur King** (Dino Valley)
- **Witch Queen** (Witch Forest)
- **Necromancer** (Catacombs)
- **FINAL BOSS** (Ana's fate reveal)
**7. CUTSCENES:**
- ✅ 20+ story cutscenes
- ✅ Animated stills
- ✅ Emotional moments (finding Ana!)
**8. POST-GAME:**
- ✅ New Game+ mode
- ✅ Endless farm mode
- ✅ Challenge dungeons
- ✅ Secret boss (super hard!)
**💰 MONETIZATION:**
- **DLC Model:** Faza 2 = free update OR $4.99 expansion
- **Bundle:** Faza 1 + 2 = $17.99 (save $2!)
**⏱️ ADDITIONAL PLAYTIME:** +20-30 hours (60-90h total)
---
## 📅 **RELEASE TIMELINE:**
### **Phase 1: DEMO (Kickstarter)**
**Launch:** Q1 2026 (January-March)
- **Content:** Farm only, 5 crops, basic tools
- **Purpose:** Funding + hype generation
- **Goal:** $50,000 Kickstarter
- **Status:** ✅ 100% asset ready NOW!
### **Phase 2: FAZA 1 (Full Game)**
**Launch:** Q3 2026 (July-September)
- **Content:** Full map, all 18 biomes, complete story
- **Timeline:** 6 months development post-Kickstarter
- **Assets:** 737 missing sprites (10 weeks to produce)
- **Status:** ⚠️ 49% ready (using existing refs)
### **Phase 3: FAZA 2 (Expansion)**
**Launch:** Q1 2027 (January-March)
- **Content:** Multiplayer, end-game, post-game
- **Timeline:** 6 months post-Faza 1
- **Assets:** 280 additional sprites
- **Status:** ⚠️ Planned, refs available
---
## 🎯 **FAZA 1 vs FAZA 2 COMPARISON:**
| Feature | Demo | Faza 1 | Faza 2 |
|---------|------|--------|--------|
| **Map Size** | 1 farm | 18 biomes | Same + secrets |
| **NPCs** | 3 | 12 | 15+ |
| **Enemies** | 4 zombies | 15 types | 20+ types |
| **Crops** | 5 | 80+ | 100+ |
| **Tools** | Wood only | All 5 tiers | + Special |
| **Quests** | 0 | 40+ | 60+ |
| **Bosses** | 0 | 3 | 7 |
| **Multiplayer** | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ 2-4 players |
| **Story** | Intro only | Full Ana story | Ana reunion + end-game |
| **Playtime** | 2-4 hours | 40-60 hours | 60-90 hours |
| **Price** | FREE trial | $14.99 | +$4.99 DLC |
---
## ✅ **KEY INSIGHTS:**
**1. Reference Library = 75% Faza 1/2 Ready!**
- 702 files already organized
- 179 NPCs ready for conversion
- 112 creatures ready for conversion
- Only need to generate ~300 truly new sprites!
**2. Demo = Fully Ready NOW!**
- 100% assets complete
- Can launch immediately
- Only music placeholders (not blocker)
**3. Smart Production Path:**
- **Weeks 1-3:** Convert existing refs (fast!)
- **Weeks 4-7:** Generate missing content
- **Weeks 8-10:** Faza 2 polish
**4. Sustainable Timeline:**
- 10 weeks for Faza 1 assets
- 2-3 hours/day commitment
- Achievable for solo dev!
---
**VSE REFERENCE INFO:** See folders in `/assets/references/`
**PRODUCTION PLAN:** See `ASSET_PRODUCTION_PLAN.md`
**DEMO PLAN:** See `DEMO_FAZA1_FAZA2_OVERVIEW.md`
🎉 **ZELO DOBRA ASSET POZICIJA!** 🎉