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David Kotnik 8dc83a27a6 🏚️ Jan 8 Barn Progression - 5 Stages + Extras
 BARN COMPLETE - 5 STAGES + 2 EXTRAS:

**5 Progression Stages:**

1. **Ruined (128px):**
   - Broken roof, holes
   - Overgrown vines
   - Abandoned state
   - File: 01_ruined.png

2. **Partial Repair (128px):**
   - Mid-construction
   - Scaffolding, tools
   - New + old wood mix
   - Work in progress
   - File: 02_partial_repair.png

3. **Repaired Basic (128px):**
   - Fully functional
   - Complete roof
   - Clean wood
   - Simple but sturdy
   - File: 03_repaired_basic.png

4. **Upgraded Stable (160px):**
   - Larger building
   - Attached stable
   - Silo tower
   - Lanterns
   - Red painted trim
   - File: 04_upgraded_stable.png

5. **Deluxe Estate (192px):**
   - Ultimate farm complex
   - Multi-section barn
   - Weather vane
   - Fence enclosure
   - Professional estate
   - File: 05_deluxe_estate.png

**Extras:**
- barn_door.png (64x96px, vertical)
- barn_interior_hay.png (96x96px)

**Location:** /assets/references/buildings/barn/

**Progression sizes:** 128px → 128px → 128px → 160px → 192px

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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