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David Kotnik 5984e87c59 🎮 Jan 8 Demo Mechanics Design + Asset Generation Session
 COMPLETED:
- Generated 9 new assets (tools + UI cursors/font)
- Demo progress: 141/252 (56%, was 51%)
- Designed complete embedded trial mode system
- Defined marijuana capital starting strategy
- Added launch rewards (first 10 buyers + streamers)

📂 ASSETS ADDED (references/):
Tools (8): shovel, scythe, pickaxe, axe, sickle, pitchfork, hoe, watering_can
UI Cursors (3): cursor_hand, cursor_crosshair, cursor_pointer
UI Font (1): inventory_numbers (0-9 sprite sheet)

🎯 GAME DESIGN:
- Demo = Embedded trial mode (NOT separate build!)
- Trial players farm marijuana for capital while locked to farm zone
- All progress carries over to full game
- Fog of war teases locked content
- Tool tiers restricted (wooden only in demo)
- First 10 global buyers get Gronk + founder perks
- Streamer program: free license + 10 Gronks

📄 DOCUMENTATION:
- Updated DEMO_FAZA1_FAZA2_OVERVIEW.md:
  - Added distribution strategy section
  - Added trial vs full comparison table
  - Added complete demo gameplay mechanics
  - Added 📂 reference path indicators
- Updated GAME_BIBLE.md to v1.4
- Created SESSION_REPORT_2026_01_08_DEMO_MECHANICS.md

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📁 REFERENCES - Master Visual Law

Purpose: Visual references that define the EXACT look for all characters.
Rule: NOTHING gets generated without matching these references.


📂 Folder Structure:

/main_characters/

Main playable characters and key story NPCs:

  • kai/ - Kai Marković (pink+green dreads, katana, piercings)
  • ana/ - Ana Marković (blonde, blue eyes WITH pupils)
  • gronk/ - Gronk (pink dreads, vape, troll)

/npcs/

Town service NPCs:

  • ivan_kovac/ - Blacksmith ( HAVE: download.jpg in assets/slike 🟢/konsistentno/)
  • mayor/ - Župan (town administrator)
  • miro_pravnik/ - Lawyer
  • arborist/ - Tree planter
  • tehnik/ - Technician
  • sivilja/ - Seamstress
  • pek/ - Baker
  • kustos/ - Museum Curator
  • teacher/ - School Teacher

/companions/

Friendly followers:

  • zombie_scout/ - Zombi Skavt (red bandana, backpack, red eyes WITH pupils)

/enemies/

Hostile NPCs:

  • nomad_raiders/ - Desert Nomads, Frost Bandits, etc.
  • zombies/ - Various zombie types

/species/

Fantasy races:

  • trolls/ - Troli (town inhabitants)
  • fairies/ - Vilinci
  • elves/ - Škratje

🎨 What to Put in Each Folder:

Each character folder should contain:

  1. Master Reference - Full body portrait, front-facing
  2. Face Close-up (optional) - For dialogue portraits
  3. Action Poses (optional) - Specific animations

File Naming:

  • master_reference.png - Main reference image
  • face_closeup.png - Dialogue portrait
  • action_01.png, action_02.png - Specific poses

Style Rules (Style 32 - Dark-Chibi Noir):

ALL references must follow:

  • 32x32px base (or multiples: 64x64, 96x96)
  • Thick black outlines (4-5px)
  • Chibi proportions (big head, small body)
  • Flat colors with subtle shading
  • Top-down or isometric view
  • Green background (#00FF00) for easy keying

Eye Rules:

  • 👥 Friendly NPCs/Humans: Red eyes WITH dark pupils
  • 🧟 Weak/Tamed Zombies: White eyes, NO pupils
  • 🧟 Strong/Wild Zombies: Red eyes, NO pupils
  • 🧡 Zombi Skavt (exception): Red eyes WITH pupils

🔒 Visual Law:

Once a reference is approved and placed here:

  • NO changes without user approval
  • ALL future generations must match this reference
  • Consistency is LAW

Status: 🟢 Ready for reference images
Next: User will add existing references to appropriate folders