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David Kotnik 1fe7ce8a7b 🎉 ANIMATION POLISH 100% COMPLETE! (26/26 frames)
 Ana Ghost/Memory Animations (4 frames):
- Ghost fade in (ethereal blue glow)
- Ghost fully visible (sad peaceful spirit)
- Ghost fade out (wisps dispersing)
- Diary portrait (happy memory photo)

 Crop Wilting Effects (3 frames):
- Early wilting (slightly drooping)
- Heavy wilting (needs water urgently)
- Dead/withered (crop lost forever)

📊 SESSION TOTALS - JAN 9, 2026:
🌿 Crop Growth: 18 sprites (Cannabis, Tomato, Potato)
🎬 Animation Polish: 26 frames
   - Susi: 7 frames (sit, sleep, jump)
   - Kai: 12 frames (plant, water, harvest)
   - Ana: 4 frames (ghost, diary)
   - Crops: 3 frames (wilting states)

🎨 Style Consistency:
- Cult of the Lamb aesthetic 100%
- Thick smooth black outlines
- NO PIXELATION
- Transparent backgrounds
- Chibi-punk characters

🎯 DEMO STATUS UPDATE:
- Crop Growth: 6/6 types COMPLETE 
- Animation Polish: 26/26 COMPLETE 
- Total generated today: 44 sprites!

📈 DEMO Completion: ~195/252 (77%)
Missing: UI Polish (7), some props (6)

🚀 READY FOR DEMO INTEGRATION!
2026-01-09 13:35:40 +01:00
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2026-01-07 22:32:02 +01:00
2026-01-08 22:30:13 +01:00
2026-01-07 22:32:02 +01:00

📁 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