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🎮 DOLINASMRTI - COMPLETE GAME BIBLE

Created: 30.12.2025 04:07
Last Updated: 30.12.2025 04:07
Version: Alpha 1.2 (Kickstarter Demo)

🎮 GAME OVERVIEW

Title: Krvava Žetev (DolinaSmrti / Bloody Harvest)

Genre:

Survival RPG
Farming Simulator
Post-Apocalyptic Adventure
Story-Driven Exploration

Platform: PC (Web-based, JavaScript/Phaser 3)

Target Audience:

Age: 16+ (mature themes)
Players who enjoy: Stardew Valley, Don't Starve, Project Zomboid
Story-driven gameplay with emotional depth

Unique Selling Points:

Emotional Twin Bond Story - Find your lost sister Ana
Zombie Worker Management - Control zombies, don't fight them all
Gritty Noir Art Style - Dark, hand-drawn, mature aesthetic
Micro to Macro Farm - Start with 8×8 plot, grow to empire
180 NPCs with deep personalities and quests
18 Biomes to explore across post-apocalyptic Slovenia
Multiple Endings based on player choices

📚 STORY & SETTING

Opening:

"My name is Kai Marković. 1 year ago, the world ended. 1 year ago, I lost everything. My parents... my sister Ana... Everything."

The Incident:

2084 - Nova Lab, Slovenia
Kai and Ana (teenage twin scientists) work on zombie virus cure
Experiment with "Alfa strain" goes wrong
Giant Troll King attacks lab
Kai gets infected with Alpha Hybrid mutation (can control zombies!)
Ana disappears in the chaos
Parents killed in outbreak

Present Day (Game Start - 2085):

Kai wakes up in small tent on 8×8 farm plot
Has zombie control powers (cursed gift)
Twin bond with Ana feels... silent but not dead
Mission: Build farm, survive, find 50 Ana clues, rescue sister

Twin Bond Mechanic:

Kai can "sense" Ana is alive (barely)
Finding clues strengthens the connection
Special cutscenes when close to Ana's location
All 50 clues unlock true ending

Main Antagonist:

Viktor Krnić - Military doctor who orchestrated the attack
Wants Ana for her unique blood (cure component)
Controls Troll King as weapon
Final boss battle in Chernobyl reactor

The World:

Slovenia Post-Apocalypse (Valley of Death = Dolina Smrti)
18 diverse biomes (forests, towns, Chernobyl, ocean, Atlantis)
27 explorable towns
Procedurally generated open world
Mix of realistic locations + fantasy elements

👥 MAIN CHARACTERS

1. Kai Marković (Playable Character)

Age: 17
Role: Protagonist, Alpha Hybrid, Farmer
Appearance:

Pink and green dreadlocks (signature look)
Stretched ear gauges with multiple piercings
Facial piercings (nose, lip, eyebrow)
Katana strapped to back (main weapon)
Post-apocalyptic clothing (torn jacket, ripped jeans)
Dark combat boots
Brown survival backpack
Athletic, wiry build

Visual Reference: /references/kai/

Style 32 Dark-Chibi Noir
Red eyes with dark pupils (human, NOT zombie)
Determined expression
Survivor aesthetic

Personality:

Determined, protective of Ana
Resourceful survivor
Quiet but intense
Struggles with zombie control curse
Deep emotional connection to twin sister

Abilities:

Alpha Hybrid Power: Control zombies telepathically
Farming skills
Combat (bow, sword)
Crafting & building
Can sense Ana's presence (weak)

Character Arc:

Starts broken and alone
Builds farm as symbol of hope
Grows into leader/hero
Final choice: Save Ana or world?

2. Ana Marković (Sister, Lost)

Age: 17 (Kai's twin)
Role: Quest target, cure key
Appearance:

Light blonde hair (short, practical cut)
Blue eyes WITH pupils (friendly NPC style)
Style 32 Dark-Chibi Noir aesthetic
Determined, survival-ready look
Adventure vest with pockets
Research backpack with supplies
Energetic, bright personality

Visual Reference: /references/ana/

Style 32 Dark-Chibi Noir
Strong, capable expression
Scientist/survivor hybrid look

Status: Missing (alive, held by Viktor Krnić)

Importance:

Her blood contains cure component
50 clues scattered across world
Finding all clues = true ending unlock
Can be saved or lost based on player choices

Relationship to Kai:

Twin bond since birth
Always protected each other
Kai's entire motivation

3. Gronk (Companion)

Role: Kaijev prijatelj, Tamed Troll, Comic Relief
Appearance:

MASSIVE green troll (3m tall)
Pink dreadlocks (signature style)
Stretched ear gauges with piercings
Nose ring and facial piercings
Vape always in hand (essential accessory)
Black t-shirt: "TROLL SABBATH" (purple text)
Torn baggy black skater pants
Pink sneakers
Colorful vape clouds (pink smoke)

Visual Reference: /references/gronk/

Style 32 Dark-Chibi Noir
Friendly giant aesthetic
Stoner/skater culture vibe

Personality:

Gentle giant despite size
Loves vaping (various flavors)
Loyal to Kai after being saved
ADHD-coded (short attention, impulsive)
Surprisingly philosophical

Abilities:

Incredible strength (lifts boulders)
Tank/defender in combat
Can break through walls
Special "Earthquake Slam" ability

How Met:

Found injured in forest
Kai nurses him back to health
Becomes best friend/companion
NOT the Troll King (that's his evil cousin)

Unique Feature: Only troll who vapes!

4. Susi (Dog Companion)

Role: Loyal dog, item finder, emotional support
Breed: Mixed retriever-type
Abilities:

Finds hidden items
Warns of danger
Loyal companion
Multiple dog breeds recruitable later

5. Viktor Krnić (Villain)

Role: Main antagonist, mad scientist
Appearance: Sharp, dangerous military doctor
Goal: Extract cure from Ana's blood (will kill her)
Controls: Troll King, mutant army
Final Boss: Chernobyl reactor showdown

🏘️ NPCs & FACTIONS (180+ Characters)

Town NPCs (Core Services):

1. Ivan Kovač (Blacksmith) ⚒️

Appearance: Močan lik (strong build), protective goggles, blacksmith apron
Role: Tool repair & enchanting services
Services:
- Repairs all 63 tool types (10g per durability point)
- Enchanting Table access (Magic Enchanting System)
- Sells repair kits and upgrade materials
Location: Blacksmith building in every restored town
Personality: Serious craftsman, respects quality work
Visual Reference: /references/npcs/ivan_kovac/
- Style 32 Dark-Chibi Noir
- Red eyes with dark pupils (friendly NPC)
- Muscular, soot-covered from forge work

2. Mayor/Župan (Town Administrator) 🏛️

Appearance: Serious lik, long green coat, official sash, old tablet computer
Role: Town restoration permits & quests
Services:
- Issues permits to restore 27 towns
- Tracks restoration progress
- Rewards City Gratitude Gifts
- Assigns town defense quests
Location: Town Hall (once restored)
Personality: Bureaucratic but fair, wants to rebuild civilization
Visual Reference: /references/npcs/mayor/
- Style 32 Dark-Chibi Noir
- Red eyes with dark pupils (friendly NPC)
- Official, authoritative look

3. Miro Pravnik (Lawyer/Odvetnik) ⚖️

Appearance: Starejši moški (older man), wrinkled brown office suit, rusty briefcase
Role: Legal services & divorce proceedings
Services:
- Handles legal matters in Mrtva Dolina
- Divorce paperwork (NPC relationship system)
- Property rights & land ownership
- Witness for important contracts
Location: Law Office in major towns
Personality: Tired, seen too much, darkly humorous
Visual Reference: /references/npcs/miro_pravnik/
- Style 32 Dark-Chibi Noir
- Red eyes with dark pupils (friendly NPC)
- Worn, weathered professional

4. Arborist/Gozdar (Tree Planter) 🌲

Appearance: Work clothes, gardening gloves, seed bags
Role: Automated tree planting service
Services:
- Automatically plants trees on your farm
- Sells rare tree saplings
- Forest management advice
- Biome-specific tree species
Location: Farm School building
Personality: Nature-loving, calm, patient
Visual Reference: /references/npcs/arborist/
- Style 32 Dark-Chibi Noir
- Red eyes with dark pupils (friendly NPC)
- Green-themed clothing, dirt-stained

Companions & Special NPCs:

5. Zombi Skavt (Zombie Scout) 🧟‍♂️

Appearance: Friendly zombie with red/blue bandana, small backpack
Role: Explorer companion, pathfinder
Special: Levels 1-20, evolves visually at 5/10/15/20
Features:
- Finds shortcuts through biomes
- Discovers rare items (Treasure Hunter skill)
- Warns of dangers (Danger Sense)
- Marks resources on map
Visual Reference: /references/companions/zombie_scout/
- Style 32 Dark-Chibi Noir
- Red eyes WITH dark pupils (friendly variant)
- Bandana identifier (blue or red)
- Chibi proportions, friendly pose

Enemies & Raiders:

6. Nomadski Roparji (Nomad Raiders) ⛺

Types: Desert Nomads, Frost Bandits, Jungle Marauders, Tech Scavengers
Appearance: Improvised scrap armor, post-apocalyptic gear
Role: Dynamic threat, farm raiders
Behavior:
- Travel between biomes (no permanent home)
- Raid farms when you have 1000+ crops
- Ambush caravans (30% chance)
- Establish temporary camps (2-3 days)
Visual Reference: /references/enemies/nomad_raiders/
- Style 32 Dark-Chibi Noir
- Each raider type has biome-specific gear
- Hostile appearance, weapons drawn

7. Troli (Trolls) 🏰

Types: Friendly (like Gronk), Wild, Troll King (boss)
Appearance: Robustni prebivalci (robust builds), various colors
Role: Town inhabitants (after restoration)
Features:
- Move into restored towns
- Provide unique services
- Stronger than humans, good defenders
- Some tameable as companions
Visual Reference: /references/species/trolls/
- Style 32 Dark-Chibi Noir
- Massive builds (2-3m tall)
- Various skin tones (green, gray, blue)

NPC Visual Style Rules:

ALL friendly NPCs follow these rules:

✅ Red eyes WITH dark pupils (friendly identifier)
✅ Style 32 Dark-Chibi Noir aesthetic
✅ Thick black outlines (4-5px)
✅ Chibi proportions
✅ Clear, expressive faces
✅ Unique identifying features (clothing, accessories)

Zombies:

⚪ Weak/Tamed: White eyes, NO pupils
🔴 Strong/Wild: Red eyes, NO pupils
🧡 Scout: Red eyes WITH pupils (special friendly variant)

NPC Factions:

Scavengers: Neutral survivors
Raiders: Hostile bandits (Nomads)
Cultists: Zombie worshippers
Field Medics: Helpers
Scientists: Pre-outbreak survivors
Town Citizens: Restored town inhabitants

Total NPCs: 180 across 27 towns

Each with unique dialogue
Quest givers
Traders, crafters, allies
Relationship/reputation system

👹 ENEMIES & BOSSES

Zombie Types (8):

Basic Zombie - Slow, weak
Runner Zombie - Fast, dangerous
Bloated Zombie - Tank, explodes
Dreadlocks Zombie - Medium speed
Zombie Horde - Groups
Worker Zombie - Controllable by Kai!
Crawler - Ground-based
Screamer - Alerts others

Mutants:

Mutant beasts (various)
Werewolves (night predators)
Skeletons (graveyard spawns)
Ghosts (ruins/churches)

Wild Animals (Hostile):

Wolves
Bears
Wild boars

BOSSES (7 Major):

1. Mutant King (Lv 10) - First major boss

Slash and Charge attacks
Drops: Mutant Crown, Legendary Sword (20%)

2. Zombie Horde Leader (Lv 20) - Cemetery king

Bite, Claw, Plague cloud
Summons minions
Drops: Zombie Heart, Necromancer Staff

3. Ancient Tree (Lv 30) - Sacred Grove guardian

Root strike, Thorn volley, Poison spores
Self-healing
Drops: Ancient Wood, Nature Staff

4. Giant Troll King (Lv 43) - 3-phase battle!

Club smash (AoE), Roar (stun), Ground pound
Weakness: Head (phase 3), legs
Gronk's evil cousin!
Drops: Troll Heart, Legendary Club

5. Ice Titan (Lv 40) - Frozen Peak

Ice punch, Frost breath, Blizzard aura
Drops: Ice Core, Frost Hammer

6. Fire Dragon (Lv 50) - FINAL BOSS (Volcano Peak)

Fire breath, Tail swipe, Meteor strike
Apocalypse mode
Drops: Dragon Heart, Dragon Scale Armor

7. King Slime - Secret boss

Heavy Slam (3×3), summons slimes
Drops: King Gel (for Mythical Vape)

🐾 ANIMALS & CREATURES

Farm Animals (Livestock - 5 base):

1. Sheep

Produces: Wool, Milk
Mutant: Fire Sheep (fire wool!)
Legendary: Golden Fleece Sheep

2. Cow

Produces: Milk, Beef
Mutant: Mutant Cow (extra udders, more milk)

3. Chicken

Produces: Eggs, Feathers
Mutant: Three-Headed Chicken (3× eggs!)

4. Pig

Produces: Truffles, Ham
Mutant: Giant Pig (rideable, 2× size)

5. Horse

Use: Transportation
Legendary: Undead Horse (infinite stamina)

Wild Animals (8 for "Animal Rescue" quest):

Fox, Deer, Rabbit, Hedgehog
Bear, Wolf, Wild Boar
Owl, Bat
Legendary: Bigfoot (Endless Forest)

Magical Creatures:

Griffin, Pterodactyl, Hippogriff
Sea Dragon, Loch Ness Monster (Nessie)

Worker Creatures (6 types):

1. Vilinci (Elves)

Specialty: Crafting
Auto-crafting, enchanting

2. Gnomi (Gnomes)

Specialty: Mining
Ore detection, garden help

3. Vile (Fairies)

Specialty: Plant care
Instant growth, blessings

4. Bigfoot/Yeti

Specialty: Gathering
Forest/Snow operations

5. Golem

Specialty: Labor
Construction, defense

6. Zmaj (Dragon)

Specialty: ULTIMATE
Mount, fire breath, treasure finder

⚙️ GAMEPLAY SYSTEMS

1. FARMING (Core Loop)

Micro Farm Start:

Begin with 8×8 plot
1 tent, 1 zombie worker
Plant wheat → water → harvest → sell
Earn money → expand farm

Progression:

8×8 → 16×16 → 32×32 → 64×64
Unlock more crops (wheat, corn, tomato, potato, hemp, etc.)
Automation: Sprinklers (3×3, 5×5, 7×7, full auto)
Hire worker creatures (elves, gnomes, fairies)

Crop Types:

Basic: Wheat, Corn, Tomato, Potato, Carrot, Pumpkin
Advanced: Hemp (crafting), Bioluminescent Fungi
Special: Mesojedka (carnivorous plant, defense)

2. ZOMBIE MANAGEMENT

Alpha Hybrid Powers:

Telepathically control zombies
Assign tasks: Dig, Plant, Harvest, Guard
Zombies are WORKERS, not enemies
Max zombies: scales with level

Zombie Features:

Sleep in Grobi (Graves) - 2× stamina recovery
Can lease to NPCs for passive income
Decay into fertilizer when "dead" (eco-friendly!)

3. BUILDING & PROGRESSION

Building Tiers:

Tent (Start) → Basic shelter
Shack (Week 1) → Small upgrade
House (Week 2) → Full home
Upgraded House (End game) → Mansion

Buildings (40+ types):

Base: Tent, Shack, Farmhouse, Barn
Production: Greenhouse, Workshop, Laboratory
Town: Blacksmith, Bakery, Tavern, Church, Inn
Special: Vape Lab, Mint (coin factory)

Restoration System:

Find ruined buildings in world
Collect resources (wood, stone, iron)
Rebuild → Functional building
Church example: Ruined → Restoring → Complete

4. COMBAT SYSTEM

Weapons:

Melee:

Wooden Sword → Iron Sword → Legendary Sword
Scythe (farm tool doubles as weapon)

Ranged (Magic Bow System):

Bows: Wooden, Crystal, Dragon, Alpha (Rainbow)
Arrows: Fire, Ice, Lightning, Bomb, Poison, Holy
Silver Arrows: Effective vs Werewolves (special mining 20-30 depth)

Combat Mechanics:

Real-time action combat
Dodge roll
Block/parry
Critical hits
Elemental weaknesses

5. CRAFTING & WORKSTATIONS

Workstations (10+):

1. Campfire

Cook food (wheat → bread, meat → cooked)
Survival basic

2. Furnace

Smelt ores (Iron, Gold, Silver → bars)
Required for tool upgrades

3. Mint

Convert Gold Bars → Coins (currency)

4. Tailoring Table

Craft clothing
Materials: Hemp, Leather, Spider Silk

5. Vape Lab

Mix vape liquids (Rainbow, Menthol, Blueberry)
Gronk loves this!
Buffs and effects

6. Crafting Bench

General crafting
Tools, weapons, items

6. EXPLORATION & WORLD

World Size: Procedurally generated, MASSIVE

18 Biomes:

Grasslands (Travnik)
Forest (Gozd)
City Ruins (Mesto)
Industrial Decay
Underground Bunkers
Ancient Catacombs
Swamps (Bioluminescent fungi!)
Desert Wasteland
Snow/Tundra
Mountains
Coastal Regions
Lakes
Rivers
Volcanic Zones
Chernobyl (High radiation!)
Ancient Ruins
Ocean Floor
Atlantis (High-tech underwater ruins)

27 Towns:

Each with unique NPCs
Quests and traders
Ruins to restore
Secrets and Ana clues

7. TRANSPORTATION (27 Options!)

Walking (slowest)
Running (medium)
Skateboard (Kai's style!)
Motor/Motorcycle
Horse (various breeds)
Giant Pig (rideable mutant)
SUP (water paddle board)
Submarine (ocean exploration)
Dragon Mount (ultimate!)
Portal Network
Train system

8. QUEST SYSTEM

Main Story Quests:

50 Ana Clues to find
Each clue = cutscene/memory
Final quest: Rescue Ana from Chernobyl

Side Quests:

NPC requests (fetch, kill, build)
Animal Rescue (8 species)
Boss battles (7 major)
Exploration (discover all biomes)
Crafting challenges

Quest Types:

Fetch (bring item)
Kill (defeat enemies)
Build (construct building)
Explore (find location)
Dialogue (talk to NPCs)

9. TOWN RESTORATION SYSTEM ✨ NEW

Concept: All 27 towns start as RUINED. Restore them to unlock NPCs, services, and unique rewards.

Restoration Phases:

Ruined (Starting State)
- Destroyed buildings
- No NPCs
- Zombie patrols
- No services available
Partially Restored (Mid-game)
- Some buildings repaired
- Basic trading post
- 1-2 NPCs return
- Temporary defenses
Fully Restored (End-game)
- All buildings restored
- Full population (8-12 NPCs)
- All services active
- Strong defenses
- Unique legendary rewards

Restoration Requirements: Each town requires specific resources + quest completion:

Materials: Wood, Stone, Iron, Steel, Gold
Quest: Clear zombies, defeat boss, find artifact
Reward: City Gratitude Gift (blueprints, tools, NPCs)

Gift System:

Common: Basic resources, seeds
Rare: Special blueprints, automation tools
Legendary: Unique NPCs (Master Blacksmith), Ultimate tools

Biome-Specific Architecture: Each biome has unique building styles:

Forest: Wooden cabins, treehouses
Desert: Sandstone domes, wind towers
Frozen: Ice igloos, metal structures
Volcanic: Obsidian buildings, lava moats
Neon Ruins: Steel/glass skyscrapers, holograms
(20 unique biome styles total)

10. ZOMBIE SCOUT COMPANION ✨ NEW

Concept: A friendly zombie you "tame" early-game who becomes your loyal explorer and guide.

Visual Design:

Blue or red bandana around neck (friendly identifier)
Red eyes WITH dark pupils (friendly NPC variant)
Backpack for carrying items
Style 32 Dark-Chibi Noir

Leveling System:

Max Level: 20
Experience: Gained from exploring, finding items
Stats: Speed, Vision, Carry Capacity, Intelligence

Skills (4 Trees):

Shortcuts (Pathfinding)
- Finds hidden paths through biomes
- Unlocks at levels: 3, 7, 12, 18
Treasure Hunter (Item Finding)
- +5% rare item drop chance per level
- Marks hidden chests on map
Danger Sense (Warning System)
- Warns about nearby enemies
- Range: 100px + 50px per level
Resource Scout (Map Marking)
- Marks ore deposits, rare plants, chests
- Auto-highlights on minimap

Evolution Phases:

Level 5: Gains lantern (lights dark areas)
Level 10: Gains armor (can fight weak zombies)
Level 15: Gains wings (can scout from above)
Level 20: LEGENDARY form (glowing purple aura)

Commands:

Follow: Scout follows player automatically
Explore: Send scout to investigate area
Fetch: Retrieve items from distance
Guard: Protect farm while away

11. NOMAD RAIDERS ✨ NEW

Concept: Wandering bandits with NO permanent home. Dynamic threat that raids farms and ambushes caravans.

Raider Types:

Desert Nomads (Medium Threat)
- Tan robes, scimitars, camels
- Biome: Desert Storm
- Loot: Spices, gold, rare seeds
Frost Bandits (High Threat)
- Fur armor, ice weapons
- Biome: Frozen Wasteland
- Loot: Furs, ice crystals
Jungle Marauders (Very High)
- Tribal masks, poison darts
- Biome: Ancient Rainforest
- Loot: Rare plants, artifacts
Tech Scavengers (Extreme)
- Cyberpunk gear, laser weapons
- Biome: Neon Ruins
- Loot: Tech parts, batteries

Raider Behavior:

Spawn: Every 4-7 in-game days
Warning: Scout can detect 1 day in advance
Camps: Temporary (2-3 days), random locations
Targets: Player farm, caravans, restored towns

Raid Types:

Farm Raid
- Trigger: You have 1000+ crops stored
- Waves: 3 attack waves
- Damage: Steal 20% of stored crops
- Defense: Build walls, hire guards, set traps
Caravan Ambush
- Trigger: Traveling with valuables
- Chance: 30% per trip
- Combat: Required
- Reward: If you win, take their supplies

Difficulty Scaling:

Early-game: 2-3 raiders, basic weapons
Mid-game: 5-8 raiders, steel weapons, traps
Late-game: 10-15 raiders, magic weapons, siege equipment

Defense Systems:

Build farm perimeter walls
Hire NPC guards for defense
Train zombies to protect farm
Scout provides advance warning

12. SURVIVAL MECHANICS

Needs:

Health - Combat damage
Stamina - Running, actions
Hunger - Eat food regularly
Sleep - Rest in bed/tent

Day/Night Cycle:

24-minute real-time = 1 game day
Night: More dangerous enemies
Sleep to skip night
Werewolves only at night!

Weather:

Rain (waters crops)
Fog (reduces visibility)
Sun (normal)
Seasonal changes

🌍 WORLD & LOCATIONS

Starting Area: Valley of Death

Small farm plot (8×8)
Nearby town ruins
Forest to north
River to south

Key Locations:

1. Nova Lab (Ruins)

Where outbreak started
Flashback location
High-level enemies
Important Ana clues

2. Chernobyl Reactor

Final boss area
Viktor Krnić's base
Ana held captive here
Radiation hazards

3. Atlantis

Underwater high-tech ruins
Advanced technology
Submarine required
Unique enemies (sharks, jellyfish)

4. Sacred Grove

Ancient Tree boss
Nature spirits
Magical atmosphere

5. Frozen Peak

Ice Titan boss
Snow biome
Cold resistance needed

6. Volcano Peak

Fire Dragon final boss
Lava hazards
Extreme heat

🛠️ ITEMS & CRAFTING

Resources (Basic):

Wood (from trees)
Stone (from rocks)
Iron Ore (from deposits)
Gold Ore (rare)
Silver Ore (werewolf weakness)
Fiber (from plants)

Tools (11):

Hoe (till soil)
Watering Can (water crops)
Axe (chop trees)
Pickaxe (mine rocks)
Scythe (harvest crops, weapon)
Fishing Rod (catch fish)
Bug Net (catch bugs) - NEW!
Hammer (building/repair)
Drill (ultimate auto-mine)
Chainsaw (ultimate auto-chop)
Mechanical Tiller (ultimate auto-till)

Tool Tiers (6):

Wooden → Stone →Iron → Gold → Diamond → Ultimate
Each tier: Better durability, efficiency, speed
Ultimate tools: Infinite durability, auto-abilities!

Tool Durability System:

All tools (except Diamond/Ultimate) can break
Broken tools don't disappear - can be repaired!
3 Repair methods:
1. Ivan's Blacksmith: 10g per durability point
2. Repair Kit: Restores 50% (consumable)
3. Blacksmith Zombie: FREE overnight repairs (3 tools per zombie)

Repair Bench:

Player-craftable workstation
Self-repair tools using materials
Costs: Wood tools = 5 wood, Iron tools = 5 iron bars, etc.
Recipe unlocks at Level 5

🔮 NEW: MAGIC ENCHANTING SYSTEM

Enchantment Types (5):

⚡ Power - Increases tool efficiency
- Level 1: +25% (50 mana + 1 crystal)
- Level 2: +50% (100 mana + 3 crystals)
- Level 3: +100% (200 mana + 10 crystals)
⚡ Speed - Increases tool speed
- Level 1: +20% (50 mana + 5 feathers)
- Level 2: +40% (100 mana + 15 feathers)
- Level 3: +80% (200 mana + 50 feathers)
💎 Fortune - Chance for double drops
- Level 1: 15% chance (75 mana + 1 emerald)
- Level 2: 30% chance (150 mana + 3 emeralds)
- Level 3: 50% chance (300 mana + 10 emeralds)
🛡️ Unbreaking - Reduces durability loss
- Level 1: 30% less (60 mana + 5 obsidian)
- Level 2: 50% less (120 mana + 15 obsidian)
- Level 3: 75% less (250 mana + 50 obsidian)
🌀 Auto-Collect - Auto-picks drops
- Level 1: 1 tile radius (100 mana + 1 void_essence)
- Level 2: 2 tile radius (200 mana + 3 void_essence)
- Level 3: 3 tile radius (400 mana + 10 void_essence)

Enchanting Features:

Requires Enchanting Table (build in town)
Can stack multiple enchantments on same tool
Glowing visual effects per enchantment
Remove enchantment: 25 mana cost

🦋 NEW: BUG CATCHING & COLLECTION

Bug Net Tiers:

Basic Bug Net: 50% catch rate, 1.0x speed (50g)
Silk Bug Net: 75% catch rate, 1.3x speed (200g)
Enchanted Net: 95% catch rate, 1.8x speed (1000g)

Bug Species (50+):

Common (6): 30g-80g

Butterfly, Ladybug, Honey Bee, Ant, Firefly, Grasshopper

Uncommon (5): 150g-300g

Monarch Butterfly, Dragonfly, Praying Mantis, Luna Moth, Cicada

Rare (5): 500g-800g

Rainbow Beetle, Atlas Moth, Orchid Mantis, Hercules Beetle, Blue Morpho

Epic (4): 1,000g-2,000g

Golden Scarab, Ghost Moth, Crystal Dragonfly, Shadow Beetle

Legendary (4): 3,000g-10,000g

Phoenix Butterfly (5,000g)
Void Moth (10,000g)
Celestial Beetle (8,000g)
Time Cicada (7,500g)

Bug Collection Features:

Album system (like fish collection)
Seasonal spawning (spring/summer/fall/winter)
Biome-specific bugs
Time-specific (day/night)
Sell bugs for gold
100% completion bonus: +10,000g
Bug jars as decorations

🏪 NEW: IVAN'S BLACKSMITH SHOP

Location: Ruined Town (Pepelngrad)
NPC: Ivan the Blacksmith

Services:

Tool Repairs: 10g per durability point
Tool Upgrades: All 6 tiers available
Blacksmith Training: Train zombies (500g, Lv5+ zombie required)
Enchanting Materials: Sells rare crystals, void essence

Upgrade Costs:

Wood → Stone: 50g + 5 iron
Stone → Iron: 100g + 10 iron + 20 stone
Iron → Gold: 250g + 25 iron + 10 gold_ore
Gold → Diamond: 1,000g + 5 diamond + 50 gold_ore
Diamond → Ultimate: 5,000g + 25 diamond + 10 atlantean_crystal

Blacksmith Zombie System:

Train at Ivan's for 500g
Requires Level 5+ zombie
Each blacksmith repairs 3 tools per night (FREE!)
Overnight process (queue before sleep, get repaired tools at 6 AM)

Food:

Bread (from wheat)
Cooked meat
Fish
Vegetables
Potions (healing, buffs)

Special Items:

Mother's Locket (holds Ana's photo, quest item)
Ana Clue Items (50 to collect)
Vape Liquids (buffs)
Boss Drops (legendary equipment)

🎨 ART STYLE & VISUALS

Official Style: "Gritty Noir Hand-Drawn 2D Stylized Indie"

Visual Characteristics:

Bold black outlines (1.4× emphasis)
Gritty noir aesthetic (1.2× emphasis)
Flat colors with muted palette
Exaggerated features (Don't Starve inspiration)
Warped perspective and "wonky" proportions
Mature post-apocalyptic vibe
High-contrast noir elements

Influences:

Don't Starve (Tim Burton-esque)
Stardew Valley (farming charm)
Darkest Dungeon (gritty noir)
Comic book art (bold lines)

Color Palette:

Muted, desaturated colors
Earth tones (browns, greens, grays)
Pops of color for emphasis (Kai's green hair, Gronk's pink)
Dark shadows, high contrast

Character Design:

Clearly visible eyes with pupils and highlights ✅
Expressive eyebrows ✅
Detailed mouths showing emotion ✅
Bold black outlines ✅
Full-body sprites with personality ✅

Technical Specs:

Format: 32-bit PNG with alpha channel
Background: Solid white (for easy removal)
Margin: 10px around subject
Subject: Centered, clean edges
Resolution: Optimized for web (typically 256×256 to 512×512 for characters)

🎵 AUDIO & MUSIC

Voice Acting:

VibeVoice Apple TTS system
AI-generated voices for all NPCs
Character-specific voice profiles:
- Kai: Carter (teen male, determined)
- Ana: Alice (teen female, energetic)
- Gronk: Deep, friendly giant voice
- Narrator: Frank (authoritative)

Sound Effects:

Farming sounds (dig, plant, harvest)
Combat (sword slash, bow twang, zombie groans)
Environmental (wind, water, fire)
UI (button clicks, menu navigation)

Music:

Atmospheric, noir-themed soundtrack
Emotional piano themes
Ambient for exploration
Intense for combat/bosses
Melancholy for story moments

📅 DEVELOPMENT TIMELINE

Current Status: Alpha 1.2

Start Date: December 2025
Kickstarter Target: March 2025
Demo: 15-20 minute playable vertical slice

Phase 1: Kickstarter Demo (Now - March 2025)

Goal: 247 core assets, playable demo

Week 1-2 (Dec 30 - Jan 12):

Generate 180 essential assets
Kai animations, zombies, terrain, NPCs
MINIMUM PLAYABLE DEMO

Week 3 (Jan 13-19):

Polish to 230 assets
Environment, more NPCs, enemies
IMPRESSIVE DEMO

Week 4-6 (Jan 20 - Feb 9):

Expand to 330 assets
Gronk, bosses, weather effects
WOW FACTOR DEMO

Week 7-8 (Feb 10-23):

Integration & testing
Bug fixes, balance
Demo video recording

Week 9-10 (Feb 24 - Mar 9):

Final polish
Kickstarter page prep
Social media campaign

March 2025: KICKSTARTER LAUNCH! 🚀

Phase 2: Alpha Development (Post-Kickstarter)

Expand to 800+ base assets
All 180 NPCs with animations
All 18 biomes
All 7 bosses
Full story implementation

Phase 3: Beta (6 months)

All NPC animations (7,200 frames)
Animal animations (1,200 frames)
Enemy animations (1,440 frames)
Environmental animations (400 frames)
TOTAL: 11,000+ assets

Phase 4: Release (1 year)

Full game release
All features complete
All endings implemented
Post-launch support

🎯 ASSET PRODUCTION

Current Progress:

Done: ~70 test samples (tonight!)
Needed for demo: 247 exact assets
Full game target: 11,037 assets (with animations)

Generation Strategy:

Tools Used:

Antigravity generate_image (Google Imagen API)
Autonomous Python script (overnight batches)
rembg (background removal)

Workflow:

Generate with white background
Save to organized folders (assets/images/demo/)
Batch remove backgrounds at end
Integrate into game engine

Style Prompt Template:

[Subject description], 
clearly visible eyes with pupils and highlights,
expressive eyebrows, detailed mouth showing [emotion],
game [asset type], (bold black outlines:1.4), 
dark hand-drawn stylized indie game asset,
(gritty noir aesthetic:1.2), flat colors, muted color palette,
isolated object centered on solid white background,
clean edges, simple composition

Negative Prompt:

pixel art, pixels, grainy, blurry, 3D rendering, 
realistic photo, shading gradients, Disney style, 
cute kawaii, bright colors, complex background, 
environment elements, shadows on ground, textured background

Demo Asset Breakdown (247 total):

Characters: 45 (Kai animations)
NPCs: 15 (5 characters × 3 expressions)
Enemies: 18 (zombies + wolves)
Buildings: 8
Terrain: 24
Crops: 8 (wheat cycle)
Environment: 20
Items: 18
UI: 35
Cutscenes: 12
Effects: 32

Cost: 0€ (Google Cloud free tier: 1,000 images/month)

🏆 GAME ENDINGS (4 Possible)

1. 🌟 Together Forever (TRUE ENDING)

Requirements:

Find all 50 Ana clues ✅
Retrieve cure ✅
Both Kai and Ana survive ✅

Outcome:

Twins escape Chernobyl together
10 years later: Hope Valley is thriving civilization
Humans and intelligent hybrids coexist peacefully
Kai and Ana lead together
Perfect ending!

2. 💔 The Sacrifice (BITTERSWEET)

Requirements:

Defeat Viktor Krnić ✅
Kai dies protecting Ana ☠️

Outcome:

Kai dies a hero
Ana survives and leads world into new era
Massive statue built in Kai's honor
Ana names her son "Kai II"
Heroic but sad ending

3. 😢 Darkness (TRAGIC)

Requirements:

Ana dies during rescue/explosion ☠️
Kai survives ✅

Outcome:

Kai is broken and alone
Lives as hermit on abandoned farm
Protected by zombie workers forever
Never recovers from loss
Worst ending emotionally

4. 💀 The Dark Path (EVIL)

Requirements:

Kai becomes ruthless/evil ⚡
Shares Viktor's vision ⚡

Outcome:

Kai defeats Viktor but becomes tyrant
Rules Hope Valley with zombie army
Ana survives but is horrified
Ana eventually leads rebellion AGAINST her brother
Brother vs Sister war ending

📊 STATISTICS SUMMARY

Characters:

Main characters: 5 (Kai, Ana, Gronk, Susi, Viktor)
NPCs: 180
Enemies: 50+ types
Bosses: 7 major
Animals: 50+ species

World:

Biomes: 18
Towns: 27
Map size: Procedurally generated (massive)

Items:

Weapons: 20+
Tools: 6 base (× 3 tiers = 18)
Crops: 15+
Buildings: 40+
Unique items: 100+

Quests:

Main story: 50 (Ana clues)
Side quests: 200+
Boss fights: 7 major

Gameplay:

Farm sizes: 4 tiers (8×8 to 64×64)
Worker types: 6 magical races
Transportation: 27 options
Endings: 4 possible

Production:

Demo assets: 247
Full game: 11,037+ (with animations)
Development time: 1 year (estimated)

📝 DEVELOPMENT JOURNAL ENTRIES

Session: Dec 29, 2025

Transitioned from ComfyUI to Gravity (Google Imagen)
Finalized "Gritty Noir" art style (V7.9)
Generated initial test samples

Session: Dec 30, 2025 (Tonight!)

Generated 70 test samples across all categories
Confirmed Gritty Noir style works
Created complete demo asset plan (247 exact count)
Built folder structure (assets/images/demo/)
Set up autonomous generation system
Created comprehensive documentation:
- KICKSTARTER_MASTER_PLAN.md
- MICRO_FARM_EXACT_PLAN.md
- GAME_OPENING_ASSETS.md
- NPC_STYLE_GUIDE.md
- DEMO_COMPLETE_CHECKLIST.md
- This Game Bible!

Key Decisions:

✅ NPCs must have clearly visible eyes, mouth, facial features
✅ Demo starts as micro farm (8×8) concept
✅ 247 assets = perfect Kickstarter demo
✅ 10-day generation timeline
✅ March 2025 Kickstarter launch target

Progress:

Before tonight: 156/422 base assets (37%)
After tonight: ~226/422 (54%)
Demo readiness: Foundation set! ✅

🎯 NEXT STEPS (Tomorrow Morning)

Action Items:

☐ Review tonight's 70 test samples
☐ Confirm Gritty Noir style approved ✅/❌
☐ Decide: Google Cloud setup (15 min) or manual batches
☐ START Batch 1: Kai animations (45 assets)

This Week Goals:

Day 1: Kai character (45) → Can move! ✅
Day 2: Zombie + terrain + wheat (44) → Can farm! ✅
Day 3: Buildings + tools (26) → Can build! ✅
Day 7: Full demo assets (199+) → Gameplay complete! ✅

This Month Goals:

Week 1-2: 180+ demo assets
Week 3: Polish to 230
Week 4-6: Expand to 330 (wow factor)
Integration & testing

3-Month Goal:

March 2025: KICKSTARTER LAUNCH! 🚀

🔗 IMPORTANT FILES & REFERENCES

Game Design Documentation:

docs/game_design/GAME_BIBLE.md ← YOU ARE HERE!
KICKSTARTER_MASTER_PLAN.md - 10-week timeline
MICRO_FARM_EXACT_PLAN.md - 247 asset breakdown
GAME_OPENING_ASSETS.md - Intro sequence plan
BUILDING_REGISTRY.md - All buildings list
NPC_STYLE_GUIDE.md - Facial feature requirements

Asset Production:

assets/images/demo/README.md - Complete asset manifest
GRAVITY_GENERATION_README.md - Style guide
AUTONOMOUS_SETUP.md - Google Cloud setup
QUICKSTART_AUTONOMOUS.md - Quick start guide

Scripts:

scripts/autonomous_generation.py - Overnight generation
scripts/remove_background.py - Background removal
scripts/mass_production_overnight.py - Batch system

Knowledge Base:

.gemini/antigravity/knowledge/dolinasmrti_* - All KIs

✅ CHECKLIST FOR CIGARETTE BREAK

Before you go to sleep, verify:

Read this Game Bible (all sections)
Understand the 247 demo asset plan
Know the 10-day timeline
Clear on art style (Gritty Noir)
Understand NPC facial requirements (clear eyes/mouth)
Remember: Game starts as MICRO FARM (8×8)
Know your goal: Kickstarter March 2025
All questions answered?

If anything is unclear or missing: → NOTE IT DOWN
→ I'll add it tomorrow!

🌙 GOOD NIGHT!

You have:

✅ Complete game concept
✅ 70 test samples generated
✅ Full production plan
✅ Organized folder structure
✅ All documentation ready
✅ Tomorrow's first task clear (Batch 1: Kai!)

Tomorrow we START mass production!

Sweet dreams, see you for Batch 1! 🚀✨

Created: 30.12.2025 04:07
Total Sections: 13
Total Characters: 235+
Total Assets Planned: 247 (demo) / 11,037 (full game)
Status: READY FOR PRODUCTION! ✅

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🎮 DOLINASMRTI - COMPLETE GAME BIBLE

📖 TABLE OF CONTENTS

🎮 GAME OVERVIEW

Title: Krvava Žetev (DolinaSmrti / Bloody Harvest)

Genre:

Platform: PC (Web-based, JavaScript/Phaser 3)

Target Audience:

Unique Selling Points:

📚 STORY & SETTING

Opening:

The Incident:

Present Day (Game Start - 2085):

Twin Bond Mechanic:

Main Antagonist:

The World:

👥 MAIN CHARACTERS

1. Kai Marković (Playable Character)

2. Ana Marković (Sister, Lost)

3. Gronk (Companion)

4. Susi (Dog Companion)

5. Viktor Krnić (Villain)

🏘️ NPCs & FACTIONS (180+ Characters)

Town NPCs (Core Services):

Companions & Special NPCs:

Enemies & Raiders:

NPC Visual Style Rules:

NPC Factions:

Total NPCs: 180 across 27 towns

👹 ENEMIES & BOSSES

Zombie Types (8):

Mutants:

Wild Animals (Hostile):

BOSSES (7 Major):

🐾 ANIMALS & CREATURES

Farm Animals (Livestock - 5 base):

Wild Animals (8 for "Animal Rescue" quest):

Magical Creatures:

Worker Creatures (6 types):

⚙️ GAMEPLAY SYSTEMS

1. FARMING (Core Loop)

2. ZOMBIE MANAGEMENT

3. BUILDING & PROGRESSION

4. COMBAT SYSTEM

5. CRAFTING & WORKSTATIONS

6. EXPLORATION & WORLD

7. TRANSPORTATION (27 Options!)

8. QUEST SYSTEM

9. TOWN RESTORATION SYSTEM ✨ NEW

10. ZOMBIE SCOUT COMPANION ✨ NEW

11. NOMAD RAIDERS ✨ NEW

12. SURVIVAL MECHANICS

🌍 WORLD & LOCATIONS

Starting Area: Valley of Death

Key Locations:

🛠️ ITEMS & CRAFTING

Resources (Basic):

Tools (11):

🔮 NEW: MAGIC ENCHANTING SYSTEM

🦋 NEW: BUG CATCHING & COLLECTION

🏪 NEW: IVAN'S BLACKSMITH SHOP

Food:

Special Items:

🎨 ART STYLE & VISUALS

Official Style: "Gritty Noir Hand-Drawn 2D Stylized Indie"

🎵 AUDIO & MUSIC

Voice Acting:

Sound Effects:

Music:

📅 DEVELOPMENT TIMELINE

Current Status: Alpha 1.2

Phase 1: Kickstarter Demo (Now - March 2025)

Phase 2: Alpha Development (Post-Kickstarter)

Phase 3: Beta (6 months)

Phase 4: Release (1 year)

🎯 ASSET PRODUCTION

Current Progress:

Generation Strategy:

Demo Asset Breakdown (247 total):

🏆 GAME ENDINGS (4 Possible)

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