novafarma/.agent/workflows/strict_reference_mode.md

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Strict Reference Mode - 100% Visual DNA Matching

🎯 STRICT REFERENCE MODE

MANDATORY WORKFLOW: Before generating ANY new visual asset, follow these steps:

✅ STEP 1: CHECK /references/ FOLDER

Before any image generation:

# View ALL master references
ls -R references/

Must view these references FIRST:

• /references/main_characters/kai/master_reference.png
• /references/main_characters/ana/master_reference.png
• /references/main_characters/gronk/master_reference.png
• /references/companions/zombie_scout/master_reference.png
• /references/npcs/*/master_reference.png (all NPCs)

Extract Visual DNA:

• Outline thickness: EXACTLY 5px solid black
• Proportions: 1:1 chibi (head = body)
• Shading: Flat cel shading, no gradients
• Colors: Vibrant punk (neon pink, green, purple, blue)
• Background: 100% transparent
• Aesthetic: Cult of the Lamb style

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✅ STEP 2: MATCH VISUAL DNA 100%

When generating new asset, prompt MUST include:

EXACT Style 32 matching /references/: 
- THICK 5px BLACK OUTLINES (samme as Kai/Ana/Gronk)
- Chibi 1:1 proportions  
- Flat cel shading
- Vibrant colored hair [specify color]
- [X] piercings visible
- [describe outfit matching post-apo punk]
- Transparent background
- Cult of the Lamb aesthetic

Cross-reference checklist:

• Outlines are 5px thick (visually compare to Kai)
• Proportions are 1:1 chibi (head = body size)
• Colors are vibrant punk (no muted tones)
• Shading is flat (no soft gradients)
• Background is transparent
• Overall style matches references

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✅ STEP 3: AUTO-REROLL IF MISMATCH

IF generated image doesn't match references:

1. Identify mismatch:

   • Outlines too thin? → REROLL with "THICKER 5px black outlines"
   • Colors too realistic? → REROLL with "vibrant flat colors"
   • Shading too soft? → REROLL with "flat cel shading, no gradients"
   • Wrong proportions? → REROLL with "chibi 1:1, head equals body"

2. Reroll immediately:

   generate_image with CORRECTED prompt emphasizing the mismatch
   

3. Maximum 3 rerolls per asset

   • If still doesn't match after 3 attempts, report to user

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✅ STEP 4: GALLERY SYNC - SIDE-BY-SIDE COMPARISON

After successful generation:

1. Copy to assets folder:

   cp ~/.gemini/antigravity/brain/*/[asset_name].png assets/sprites/[category]/
   

2. Create comparison artifact:

   • Show reference image
   • Show new generated image
   • Highlight matching Visual DNA elements

3. Update manifest:

   python3 scripts/generate_asset_manifest.py
   

4. Visual verification:

   • Open both images side-by-side
   • Verify outline thickness matches
   • Verify color vibrancy matches
   • Verify proportions match

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🚫 STRICT RULES - NO EXCEPTIONS

1. NEVER generate without viewing references first
2. NEVER accept mismatched visuals (auto-reroll required)
3. NEVER use soft/realistic shading (only flat cel shading)
4. NEVER use thin outlines (always 5px thick black)
5. NEVER use muted colors (always vibrant punk)

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📋 QUALITY CONTROL CHECKLIST

Before marking asset as "complete":

• Viewed master references (Kai, Ana, Gronk, Zombie Scout)
• Generated asset has 5px thick black outlines
• Generated asset has 1:1 chibi proportions
• Generated asset has flat cel shading
• Generated asset has vibrant colors
• Generated asset has transparent background
• Visual comparison shows 100% match
• Asset copied to correct folder
• Manifest updated
• User approved visual match

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🎨 REFERENCE LIBRARY

Main Characters (ALWAYS check these first):

• Kai: Pink+green dreadlocks, katana, leather jacket
• Ana: Pink hair, friendly face, survivor outfit
• Gronk: Pink dreadlocks, vape, troll features

NPCs (check specific NPC reference):

• Ivan Kovač: Blacksmith, beard, piercings
• Pek: Baker, apron, colored hair
• Tehnik: Tech gear, piercings, tools
• Šivilja: Seamstress, neon pink hair, scissors
• Kustos: Museum curator, glasses, artifacts
• Župan: Mayor, formal but punk
• Arborist: Tree planter, nature gear
• Teacher: Educator, books, punk style
• Miro Pravnik: Lawyer, suit but punk
• Glavni Smetar: Sanitation, gray dreads, broom
• Priest: Gray dreads, cross tattoo, torn robes

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🔄 AUTO-REROLL TRIGGERS

Immediate reroll if:

• Outlines < 4px or > 6px
• Proportions are NOT 1:1 chibi
• Shading has soft gradients
• Colors are muted/realistic
• Background is NOT transparent
• Style doesn't match Cult of the Lamb aesthetic

Reroll prompt adjustments:

• Too realistic → ADD "flat cartoon cel shading"
• Thin outlines → ADD "THICK 5px black outlines"
• Wrong colors → ADD "vibrant neon [color]"
• Wrong proportions → ADD "chibi 1:1, head equals body size"

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ACTIVATION: Type /strict_reference_mode before any asset generation session

STATUS: Active until explicitly disabled

PRIORITY: MAXIMUM - overrides all other generation rules