David Kotnik
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✅ 2 GHOST REFERENCES ADDED: **GHOST QUEST CHARACTERS:** 1. ghost_otac_cyan.png (Father Ghost) - 50% transparent with NEON CYAN outline - VHS scanline glitch effect (broken memory) - Floating/hovering (no ground) - Still holding longboard (ghostly cyan glow) - Sad but peaceful expression - Dark noir background with cyan atmosphere 2. ghost_mati_magenta.png (Mother Ghost) - 50% transparent with NEON MAGENTA outline - VHS scanline glitch effect (memory persists) - Floating/hovering (ethereal) - Holding flowers (ghostly magenta glow) - The Clash shirt visible through transparency - Sad but loving expression - Dark noir background with magenta atmosphere 👻 GHOST QUEST MECHANICS: **Trigger:** - Appears ONLY after Ana is rescued - Before rescue: just unclear shadows in fog - After rescue: full neon ghost manifestation **Visual Style:** - Transparent neon shader (cyan/magenta) - VHS scanline glitch (Style 32 Noir) - Memories that can't rest - Lead Kai to death location **The Quest:** - Ghosts don't speak much - Float toward where they died - Player follows ghost trail - Discover truth about virus/zombie attack - Emotional closure for Kai **Haptic Feedback:** - When ghosts near: Xbox controller STOPS aggressive vibration - Switches to gentle pulse (parents are near) - Comfort presence, not fear 🎬 NARRATIVE PURPOSE: **Amnesia Resolution:** - Kai sees father with longboard (even as ghost) - Remembers happy intro memories - Emotional 'BOOM' moment - "My father... I remember now!" **Complete Story Arc:** - Intro: Happy past → Horror → Amnesia - Gameplay: Kai ages, searches Ana, longboards - Finale: Ana found → Parents guide → Truth revealed 💙💜 GHOST DNA: - Father: Stretched ears, punk look, longboard (Kai inherited) - Mother: Piercings, dreads, The Clash (Kai's punk DNA) - Both: Neon glow confirms 'this is where Kai got it from' 📊 COMPLETE REFERENCE COUNT: **/assets/references/aging_system/** - 7 alive aging references - 2 ghost spirit references - 1 README (Memory vs Reality concept) - **TOTAL: 10 files ready for sprite generation** Ready for Ghost Quest implementation! 👻🎮
📁 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