novafarma/MICRO_FARM_EXACT_PLAN.md

# 🌾 MICRO FARM START - EXACT DEMO ASSET COUNT

**Created:** 30.12.2025 04:00  
**Concept:** Game zачne kot **MAJHNA FARMA** (8×8 tiles), potem se širi

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## 🎮 GAME START CONCEPT

**Player begins:**
- ✅ Small 8×8 farm plot
- ✅ 1 tent (starting shelter)
- ✅ 1 zombie worker (tutorial)
- ✅ Basic tools (hoe, watering can)
- ✅ Seeds for 1 crop type (wheat)
- ✅ Goal: Build farm, unlock more land, find Ana

**Progression:**
1. Micro farm (8×8) → Start here!
2. Small farm (16×16) → Week 1 expansion
3. Medium farm (32×32) → Week 2 expansion
4. Large farm (64×64) → End game

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## 📊 EXACT ASSET COUNT FOR DEMO

### **TOTAL: 247 ASSETS** (exact, not approximate)

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## 🎯 BREAKDOWN BY CATEGORY

### **1. MAIN CHARACTER - KAI: 45 assets**

**Idle Animation (16 frames):**
- kai_idle_north_1.png
- kai_idle_north_2.png
- kai_idle_north_3.png
- kai_idle_north_4.png
- kai_idle_south_1.png (×4 frames)
- kai_idle_east_1.png (×4 frames)
- kai_idle_west_1.png (×4 frames)

**Walk Animation (16 frames):**
- kai_walk_north_1.png (×4 frames)
- kai_walk_south_1.png (×4 frames)
- kai_walk_east_1.png (×4 frames)
- kai_walk_west_1.png (×4 frames)

**Run Animation (8 frames):**
- kai_run_east_1.png (×4 frames)
- kai_run_west_1.png (×4 frames)

**Actions (5 frames):**
- kai_hoe_action.png (digging)
- kai_watering.png
- kai_pickup.png
- kai_portrait.png (dialogue)
- kai_sleeping.png (in tent)

**SUBTOTAL: 45 assets**

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### **2. ZOMBIE WORKER: 12 assets**

**Animations:**
- zombie_idle_1.png (×4 frames)
- zombie_walk_1.png (×4 frames)
- zombie_dig_1.png (×4 frames)

**SUBTOTAL: 12 assets**

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### **3. FARM BUILDINGS: 8 assets**

**Essential Structures:**
1. tent.png (DONE - already have!)
2. tent_interior.png (inside view for cutscene)
3. shack.png (first upgrade)
4. campfire.png (cooking)
5. storage_chest.png (DONE - already have!)
6. water_well.png
7. scarecrow.png (decoration/function)
8. compost_bin.png

**SUBTOTAL: 8 assets**

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### **4. TERRAIN TILES: 24 assets**

**Grass (8 variations):**
- grass_tile_1.png
- grass_tile_2.png
- grass_tile_3.png
- grass_tile_4.png
- grass_corner_ne.png
- grass_corner_nw.png
- grass_corner_se.png
- grass_corner_sw.png

**Dirt (8 variations):**
- dirt_tile_1.png through dirt_tile_4.png
- dirt_corner_ne/nw/se/sw.png

**Tilled Soil (4):**
- tilled_dry.png
- tilled_watered.png
- tilled_planted.png
- tilled_growing.png

**Path (4):**
- stone_path_straight.png
- stone_path_corner.png
- stone_path_cross.png
- stone_path_end.png

**SUBTOTAL: 24 assets**

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### **5. CROPS - WHEAT (Tutorial Crop): 8 assets**

**Growth Stages:**
1. wheat_seeds.png (icon)
2. wheat_stage0.png (just planted, soil bump)
3. wheat_stage1.png (sprout emerging)
4. wheat_stage2.png (young plant)
5. wheat_stage3.png (tall growing)
6. wheat_stage4.png (golden, ready to harvest)
7. wheat_harvested.png (cut stalks)
8. wheat_bundle.png (inventory item)

**SUBTOTAL: 8 assets**

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### **6. FARM TOOLS & ITEMS: 18 assets**

**Tools:**
1. wooden_hoe.png
2. watering_can.png
3. wooden_axe.png
4. wooden_pickaxe.png
5. fishing_rod.png (bonus activity)
6. scythe.png (harvesting)

**Resources:**
7. wood_log.png
8. stone.png
9. iron_ore.png
10. stick.png
11. fiber.png

**Products:**
12. wheat_flour.png
13. bread.png
14. water_bucket.png

**Special Items:**
15. mothers_locket.png
16. sleeping_bag.png
17. backpack.png (Kai's)
18. coin.png

**SUBTOTAL: 18 assets**

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### **7. ENVIRONMENT DECORATIONS: 20 assets**

**Trees:**
1. oak_tree.png (DONE - already have!)
2. oak_tree_stump.png (after chopping)
3. pine_tree.png
4. dead_tree.png

**Rocks & Minerals:**
5. rock_large.png (DONE - already have!)
6. rock_medium.png
7. rock_small.png
8. iron_ore_deposit.png

**Plants:**
9. bush_green.png (DONE - already have!)
10. bush_berries.png
11. flower_yellow.png
12. flower_purple.png
13. grass_tall.png
14. weeds.png

**Farm Decorations:**
15. wooden_fence.png (DONE - already have!)
16. fence_gate.png
17. fence_corner.png
18. wooden_sign.png
19. lantern_post.png
20. rain_barrel.png

**SUBTOTAL: 20 assets**

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### **8. NPCs (Demo Essential): 15 assets**

**Trader (3 assets):**
- npc_trader_idle.png (clearly visible eyes & mouth!)
- npc_trader_portrait.png
- npc_trader_happy.png (expression variant)

**Blacksmith (3 assets):**
- npc_blacksmith_idle.png
- npc_blacksmith_portrait.png
- npc_blacksmith_neutral.png

**Healer/Doctor (3 assets):**
- npc_healer_idle.png
- npc_healer_portrait.png
- npc_healer_smile.png

**Mysterious Traveler (3 assets) - Ana clue giver:**
- npc_traveler_idle.png
- npc_traveler_portrait.png
- npc_traveler_mysterious.png

**Ana (3 assets - flashbacks/portrait):**
- ana_portrait.png (locket photo)
- ana_child.png (flashback)
- ana_teen.png (memory)

**SUBTOTAL: 15 assets**

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### **9. ENEMIES (Basic Combat): 18 assets**

**Basic Zombie (12 frames):**
- zombie_enemy_idle_1.png (×4 frames)
- zombie_enemy_walk_1.png (×4 frames)
- zombie_enemy_attack_1.png (×4 frames)

**Zombie Variants (3):**
- zombie_runner.png (fast type)
- zombie_bloated.png (tank type)
- zombie_corpse.png (dead on ground)

**Wild Animal Threat (3):**
- wild_wolf.png (aggressive)
- wolf_attack.png
- wolf_dead.png

**SUBTOTAL: 18 assets**

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### **10. UI ELEMENTS: 35 assets**

**HUD (9):**
1. health_bar_frame.png
2. health_bar_fill.png (DONE - already have!)
3. stamina_bar_frame.png
4. stamina_bar_fill.png
5. hunger_bar_frame.png
6. hunger_bar_fill.png
7. day_indicator.png
8. time_clock.png
9. coin_counter_icon.png

**Inventory (8):**
10. inventory_panel.png
11. inventory_slot_empty.png (DONE - already have!)
12. inventory_slot_hover.png
13. inventory_slot_selected.png
14. hotbar_panel.png
15. hotbar_slot.png (×1-9 quickslots)
16. item_count_bg.png
17. cursor_normal.png

**Dialogue System (6):**
18. dialogue_box.png
19. dialogue_portrait_frame.png
20. dialogue_continue_arrow.png
21. dialogue_choice_button.png
22. name_tag_bg.png
23. speech_bubble.png

**Quest/Markers (4):**
24. quest_marker_icon.png
25. quest_panel.png
26. quest_complete_check.png
27. exclamation_mark.png

**Menus (8):**
28. button_normal.png
29. button_hover.png
30. button_pressed.png
31. panel_background.png
32. title_card.png
33. pause_menu_bg.png
34. settings_icon.png
35. close_button.png

**SUBTOTAL: 35 assets**

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### **11. CUTSCENE/SPECIAL ASSETS: 12 assets**

**Opening Sequence:**
1. tent_interior_dawn.png
2. locket_open.png (animated)
3. locket_closed.png

**Flashbacks (5 scenes):**
4. flashback_babies.png (hospital twins)
5. flashback_children.png (child Kai protecting Ana)
6. flashback_family.png (happy family photo)
7. flashback_troll.png (troll attack scene)
8. flashback_ana_screaming.png (Ana being taken)

**Effects:**
9. fade_black_overlay.png
10. vignette.png
11. dust_particle.png
12. sparkle_effect.png

**SUBTOTAL: 12 assets**

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### **12. EFFECTS & ANIMATIONS: 32 assets**

**Water Animation (4):**
- water_tile_frame1.png
- water_tile_frame2.png
- water_tile_frame3.png
- water_tile_frame4.png

**Campfire Animation (4):**
- campfire_flame1.png (DONE - already have!)
- campfire_flame2.png
- campfire_flame3.png
- campfire_flame4.png

**Weather (8):**
- rain_drop.png (×4 frames)
- cloud_light.png
- cloud_dark.png
- sun_ray.png
- fog_overlay.png

**Impact Effects (8):**
- hit_spark1.png
- hit_spark2.png
- slash_effect.png
- dig_dirt_spray.png
- water_splash.png
- level_up_glow.png
- heal_particles.png
- damage_number_template.png

**UI Animations (8):**
- loading_spinner_1.png (×4 frames)
- quest_marker_pulse1.png
- quest_marker_pulse2.png
- coin_spin1.png
- coin_spin2.png

**SUBTOTAL: 32 assets**

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## 📊 FINAL EXACT COUNT

| Category | Exact Count | Status |
|:---------|:----------:|:------:|
| 1. Kai Character | 45 | ⚠️ Need |
| 2. Zombie Worker | 12 | ⚠️ Need |
| 3. Buildings | 8 | ⏳ 2/8 done |
| 4. Terrain Tiles | 24 | ⚠️ Need |
| 5. Crops (Wheat) | 8 | ⚠️ Need |
| 6. Tools & Items | 18 | ⏳ 3/18 done |
| 7. Environment | 20 | ⏳ 4/20 done |
| 8. NPCs | 15 | ⚠️ Need |
| 9. Enemies | 18 | ⏳ 1/18 done |
| 10. UI Elements | 35 | ⏳ 2/35 done |
| 11. Cutscenes | 12 | ⚠️ Need |
| 12. Effects/Animations | 32 | ⏳ 1/32 done |
| **TOTAL** | **247** | **13 done, 234 needed** |

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## 🎯 WHAT WE ALREADY HAVE (From Tonight)

**Done (13):**
1. ✅ tent.png
2. ✅ storage_chest.png
3. ✅ campfire.png
4. ✅ fence.png
5. ✅ oak_tree.png
6. ✅ rock_large.png
7. ✅ bush.png
8. ✅ health_bar.png
9. ✅ inventory_slot.png
10. ✅ zombie_sample.png
11. ✅ campfire_flame1.png
12. Plus ~60 test samples (various)

**NEED:** 234 more assets

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## 📅 GENERATION SCHEDULE (Exact Plan)

### **BATCH 1 (Day 1 - Jan 1): Kai Character - 45 assets**
**All Kai animations + actions**
- Morning: idle + walk (32 frames)
- Afternoon: run + actions (13 frames)

**Why first:** Can't test ANYTHING without player character!

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### **BATCH 2 (Day 2): Core Gameplay - 44 assets**
**Zombie worker (12) + Terrain tiles (24) + Wheat (8)**

**Why second:** After Kai, need ground to walk on + farming basics!

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### **BATCH 3 (Day 3): Buildings & Tools - 26 assets**
**Remaining buildings (6) + All tools & items (18) + Fence pieces (2)**

**Why third:** Can test building & harvesting!

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### **BATCH 4 (Day 4): Environment - 16 assets**
**Remaining decorations, trees, rocks**

**Why fourth:** World feels alive!

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### **BATCH 5 (Day 5): NPCs - 15 assets**
**All 5 NPCs with expressions**

**Why fifth:** Dialogue & trading functional!

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### **BATCH 6 (Day 6): Enemies & Combat - 18 assets**
**All enemy animations**

**Why sixth:** Combat testable!

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### **BATCH 7 (Day 7): UI Elements - 35 assets**
**All HUD, inventory, dialogue, menus**

**Why seventh:** Polish the interface!

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### **BATCH 8 (Week 2 Day 1): Cutscenes - 12 assets**
**Opening sequence complete!**

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### **BATCH 9 (Week 2 Day 2-3): Effects - 32 assets**
**Water, fire, weather, impacts**

**Why last:** Polish, not essential for core gameplay!

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## ⏰ TIMELINE

**Week 1 (7 days):**
- Day 1: Batch 1 (45) = 45 total
- Day 2: Batch 2 (44) = 89 total
- Day 3: Batch 3 (26) = 115 total
- Day 4: Batch 4 (16) = 131 total
- Day 5: Batch 5 (15) = 146 total
- Day 6: Batch 6 (18) = 164 total
- Day 7: Batch 7 (35) = 199 total

**Week 2 (2 days):**
- Day 8: Batch 8 (12) = 211 total
- Day 9-10: Batch 9 (32) = 243 total
- Buffer: 4 assets = **247 TOTAL** ✅

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## ✅ DEMO READY MILESTONES

**Day 1 (45 assets):** Can move Kai around! ✅  
**Day 2 (89 assets):** Can farm wheat! ✅  
**Day 3 (115 assets):** Can build & harvest! ✅  
**Day 7 (199 assets):** Full gameplay loop! ✅  
**Day 10 (247 assets):** DEMO COMPLETE! 🎉

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## 💰 COST

**Using Google Free Tier:**
- 247 assets in 10 days
- Well within 1,000/month free quota
- **COST: 0€** ✅

**If using paid (speed boost):**
- 247 × $0.02 = **$4.94**

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## 🎮 DEMO GAMEPLAY FEATURES

**With These 247 Assets, Players Can:**

✅ Control Kai (walk, run, idle, actions)  
✅ Command zombie worker (dig, plant, harvest)  
✅ Farm wheat (full growth cycle)  
✅ Build structures (tent → shack upgrade)  
✅ Gather resources (chop trees, mine rocks)  
✅ Craft items (bread from wheat)  
✅ Talk to NPCs (4 characters with dialogue)  
✅ Trade items (buy/sell with trader)  
✅ Fight enemies (zombies, wolves)  
✅ Complete quests (fetch, kill, build)  
✅ Watch cutscenes (opening + flashbacks)  
✅ Progress farm (8×8 → 16×16 expansion hint)

**Demo Length:** 15-20 minutes  
**Gameplay Loop:** ✅ Complete!  
**Kickstarter Ready:** ✅ YES!

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## 📋 TOMORROW MORNING START

**When you wake up:**

1. ☐ Open `MICRO_FARM_EXACT_PLAN.md`
2. ☐ Review tonight's samples
3. ☐ **Decide:** Google Cloud setup or Manual?
4. ☐ **START BATCH 1:** Kai animations (45 assets)

**Commands to run:**
```bash
# If autonomous:
python3 scripts/autonomous_generation.py --batch 45

# If manual:
# Tell me: "Start Batch 1 - Kai animations"
```

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## ✅ SUCCESS CRITERIA

**Demo is DONE when you have:**
- ✅ All 247 assets generated
- ✅ White backgrounds removed (batch process)
- ✅ Assets integrated into game
- ✅ 15-20 min playable demo
- ✅ Opening cutscene works
- ✅ Tutorial playable
- ✅ Can farm, build, fight, trade

**Timeline:** 10 days  
**Cost:** 0€  
**Result:** Kickstarter-ready demo! 🚀

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**Created:** 30.12.2025 04:00  
**Total Assets:** **247 EXACT**  
**Timeline:** 10 days  
**Status:** READY TO START! ✅