David Kotnik
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✅ 7 COMPLETE AGING REFERENCES GENERATED: 📁 /assets/references/aging_system/ **KAI AGING (2 stages):** 1. adult_kai_family_man.png (35, beard, tied dreads, tattoos) 2. elder_kai_punk_grandpa.png (50+, grey dreads, 'WISDOM NOT WEAKNESS') **ANA TWIN AGING (3 stages - REALITY):** 3. mlada_ana_twin_prisoner.png (young, pink/GREEN dreads, RED EYES!) 4. odrasla_ana_scientist.png (35, lab coat, scientist, tattoos) 5. starejsa_ana_mentor.png (60+, grey streaks, The Clash, tablets) **PUNK PARENTS (2 references):** 6. otac_punk_father.png (stretched ears, tattoos, longboard, red eyes) 7. mati_punk_mother.png (dreads, The Clash shirt, tattoos) 🎬 NARRATIVE CONCEPT: MEMORY vs. REALITY **ORIGINAL ANA (Memory/Flashbacks):** - Location: /assets/references/main_characters/ana/ - Purple skin, magenta hair, cute spoiled child - THIS IS HOW KAI REMEMBERS HER (before apocalypse) - Used in: Intro flashbacks, blur memories, dreams **NOVA TWIN ANA (Reality/Game):** - Location: /assets/references/aging_system/ - SAME skin tone as Kai - Pink AND green dreadlocks (matching Kai!) - Red eyes (matching Kai!) - TRUE TWIN DNA - THIS IS WHO SHE BECAME (survivor transformation) - Used in: Main game, recognition scene, aging stages 🎯 THE 'AHA!' MOMENT: Kai remembers purple cute sister → finds punk twin warrior Recognition triggers: - Red eyes (instant DNA match) - Arrogant smirk (childhood personality) - Specific gesture (twin habit) - Voice tone (twin resonance) - 'Those eyes... IT'S HER!' 💡 STORYTELLING GENIUS: - Memory (purple) ≠ Reality (twin DNA) - Shows how apocalypse changes people - 'She changed, but core twin bond remained' - Powerful emotional recognition moment - Amnesia blur clears completely 🧬 TWIN DNA SHARED: - Red eyes (both!) - Pink/green dreads (both!) - Same skin tone (both!) - Stretched ears (family punk DNA) - Tattoos (both survived) - 'System no change me' attitude (both!) 📋 FILES INCLUDED: - README.md (narrative concept explained) - 7 PNG references (2MB+ each, high quality) - Style 32 Dark-Chibi Noir (all consistent) - Neon magenta/cyan rim lighting - Thick black outlines, cel-shaded 🎨 FAMILY PUNK DNA: - Father: Stretched ears, tattoos, red eyes, longboard - Mother: Dreads, The Clash, gauges, flowers - Both kids: Inherited full punk identity - PIERCINGS NEVER REMOVED (identity!) - Grey dreads in old age (dignity!) Ready for 250+ sprite generation! 🎆
📁 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/- Lawyerarborist/- Tree plantertehnik/- Techniciansivilja/- Seamstresspek/- Bakerkustos/- Museum Curatorteacher/- 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/- Vilincielves/- Škratje
🎨 What to Put in Each Folder:
Each character folder should contain:
- Master Reference - Full body portrait, front-facing
- Face Close-up (optional) - For dialogue portraits
- Action Poses (optional) - Specific animations
File Naming:
master_reference.png- Main reference imageface_closeup.png- Dialogue portraitaction_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