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🔒 MASTER REFERENCE - STYLE 32 LOCK-IN

⚠️ DO NOT MODIFY THESE FILES! ⚠️

These 5 images are the definitive style guide for all character generation.

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📸 MASTER REFERENCES:

1. ref_kai.png - Kai (main character)
2. ref_gronk.png - Gronk (companion orc)
3. ref_ana.png - Ana (story character)
4. ref_susi.png - Susi (baby dinosaur pet)
5. ref_zombie.png - Zombie Policist (enemy template)

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🎨 STYLE 32 SPECIFICATIONS:

Core Rules:

• ✅ Chibi proportions (big head, small body)
• ✅ Very thick black outlines (4-5px)
• ✅ Flat colors (NO gradients)
• ✅ Eyes WITH pupils (like Kai reference - colored eyes with visible pupils) ✅ CONFIRMED
• ✅ Pastel meets gothic (cute-dark aesthetic)
• ✅ Adorable with edge (charming sinister balance)
• ✅ Clean vector cartoon (NOT pixel art)
• ✅ Chroma green background (#00FF00)

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🔐 LOCK-IN MANDATES:

1. COLOR CONSISTENCY:

• Kai's dreadlocks: Exact green shade from ref_kai.png
• Gronk's dreadlocks: Exact pink shade from ref_gronk.png
• Gronk's skin: Exact pastel green from ref_gronk.png
• Ana's hair: Exact pink/magenta from ref_ana.png
• Susi's colors: Exact black/orange from ref_susi.png
• Zombie skin: Exact gray-green decay from ref_zombie.png

No variation allowed! Match to the pixel!

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2. OUTLINE CONSISTENCY:

• Thickness: 4-5px black outlines (as in references)
• Style: Smooth vector, NO jagged edges
• Coverage: Every element must have thick outline

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3. PROPORTION CONSISTENCY:

All new animations (walk, run, attack, tools) must maintain:

• Same head-to-body ratio as references
• Same limb proportions
• Same facial feature size/placement
• Same clothing fit/style

Example:

• Kai's hoodie must always be oversized with patches
• Gronk's shirt must always be WIDE and baggy
• Ana's vest must always be tactical style

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4. DETAIL CONSISTENCY:

Kai:

• Green dreadlocks (exact shade)
• Multiple piercings: eyebrow, nose, ear gauges
• Torn hoodie with patches
• Ripped black pants
• Sneakers
• Backpack

Gronk:

• Pink dreadlocks (exact shade)
• Pastel green orc skin
• Multiple piercings and ear gauges
• ALWAYS holds vape pen (not cigarette!)
• WIDE baggy tribal shirt
• Pink sneakers
• ONLY 2 ARMS (common error!)

Ana:

• TWIN SISTER of Kai (similar facial features!)
• Pink/magenta short hair (vs Kai's green dreads)
• Tactical vest over t-shirt
• Cargo shorts
• Hiking boots
• Eyes: Same style as Kai (with pupils)

Susi:

• Dachshund-shaped dinosaur
• Black and orange colors
• Bright pink collar
• Always cute/friendly

Zombie:

• Matted dirty dreadlocks
• Torn dark blue police uniform
• Badge hanging loose
• Gray-green decayed skin
• Dark gothic blood stains
• Shambling horror pose

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5. NEW CHARACTER RULES:

When creating NEW characters (not in MASTER_REFS):

• Follow exact same style as these 5
• Match outline thickness (4-5px)
• Match chibi proportions
• Match color palette (pastel + gothic)
• Use chroma green background (#00FF00)

When creating NEW zombies:

• All zombies must look like "brothers" of ref_zombie.png
• Same decayed style
• Same outline thickness
• Same pastel horror aesthetic
• Can vary clothing/poses but keep core style

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🚫 FORBIDDEN CHANGES:

❌ DO NOT:

• Change outline thickness
• Change proportions (no realistic bodies!)
• Remove pupils from eyes (Style 32 HAS pupils!)
• Use gradients or shading
• Change chibi ratio
• Modify reference colors
• Make zombies "too cute" or "too scary"
• Give Gronk more than 2 arms
• Give Gronk cigarette instead of vape

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✅ ANIMATION WORKFLOW:

When generating animations:

1. Load reference (e.g., ref_kai.png)
2. Extract exact colors (eyedropper)
3. Match proportions (measure head-to-body)
4. Maintain outlines (4-5px throughout)
5. Verify consistency (compare side-by-side)

Frame-by-frame checklist:

• Same dreadlock color?
• Same skin tone?
• Same clothing style?
• Same outline thickness?
• Same proportions?
• Chroma green background?

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📊 GENERATION PROMPTS:

Use this template for ALL Style 32 generation:

[Character name] in Style 32 Cult of the Lamb cute-dark chibi. 
[Physical description from reference].
Chibi proportions (big head, small body), very thick black outlines 4-5px, 
flat colors NO gradients, [specific color notes], eyes with pupils, 
adorable with edge aesthetic, charming sinister balance, clean vector cartoon. 
[Pose/action]. 
Solid chroma green background (#00FF00).

Always include:

• "Style 32"
• "Chibi proportions"
• "Very thick black outlines 4-5px"
• "Flat colors NO gradients"
• "Eyes with pupils"
• "Adorable with edge aesthetic"
• "Clean vector cartoon"
• "Solid chroma green background (#00FF00)"

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🎯 QUALITY CONTROL:

Before saving ANY new asset:

1. Compare to master reference
2. Check color match (pixel-perfect)
3. Verify outline thickness (4-5px)
4. Confirm chibi proportions
5. Validate chroma green background
6. Ensure NO gradients/shading

If ANY check fails → REJECT and regenerate!

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📝 VERSION CONTROL:

Master References created: 03.01.2026 03:08 CET
Style: Style 32 (Cult of the Lamb cute-dark chibi)
Status: 🔒 LOCKED - Do not modify!

These references are FINAL and APPROVED.
All future assets MUST match these exactly.

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🚀 PRODUCTION START:

With these locked references, production can begin on:

• Character animations (idle, walk, run, attack, tools)
• NPC variations
• Enemy variations (zombie types)
• Environment assets (with Style 30 for vegetation)

Estimated: ~3,000 frames for Kickstarter demo
Cost: ~€36 (at €0.012/image)
Timeline: 4-5 days

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✅ MASTER REFERENCES LOCKED AND READY! 🎨🔒