✅ ADDED TO REFERENCES: 📁 /assets/references/buildings/ (NEW): - generator.png (power generator reference) - mine_entrance.png (cave entrance reference) - population_board.png (statistics board) - storage_shed.png (storage building) - README.md (building style guide) 📁 /assets/references/npcs/zombie_statistician/ (NEW): - master_reference.png (office zombie design) - README.md (character documentation) 📁 /assets/references/npcs/electrician/ (EXISTING): - master_reference.png (electrician with tools) - README.md (already documented) 🎯 PURPOSE: - Central reference library for all game assets - Style consistency across development - Quick reference for future sprite generation - Documentation for character/building specs 📊 REFERENCE LIBRARY STATUS: - NPCs: 3 documented (Electrician, Zombie Statistician, Tehnik) - Buildings: 4 core structures documented - Complete with READMEs for all ✅ All references follow Style 32 Dark-Chibi Noir! 🎨
📁 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