novafarma/AUDIO_REUSE_SHARING_STRATEGY.md

🔊 AUDIO REUSE & SHARING STRATEGY

How Audio Files Are Shared Across DEMO + Faza 1 + Faza 2

Created: January 9, 2026, 14:33 CET
Purpose: Show which sounds are reused vs phase-specific
Key Insight: 45 DEMO sounds work across ALL phases! 🎉

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🎯 CORE CONCEPT: AUDIO STACKING

Audio works in LAYERS, NOT replacements!

DEMO (45 files)         ← CORE FOUNDATION (used in ALL phases!)
  ↓
  └──> FAZA 1 (+60)     ← ADDS biome-specific + combat depth
         ↓
         └──> FAZA 2 (+24)  ← ADDS town-specific sounds

TOTAL: 45 + 60 + 24 = 129 files (but 45 used everywhere!)

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✅ SHARED SOUNDS (Used in ALL Phases)

🎵 SHARED MUSIC (6 tracks):

These play in DEMO, Faza 1, AND Faza 2:

1. main_theme.ogg - Main menu (all phases use same menu!)
2. farm_ambient.ogg - Farm music (farm exists in all phases!)
3. night_theme.ogg - Night music (night happens in all phases!)
4. combat_theme.ogg - Combat music (combat in all phases!)
5. victory_theme.ogg - Quest complete (used everywhere!)
6. ana_theme.ogg - Ana memories (story in all phases!)

= 6 music tracks REUSED across entire game!

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🔊 SHARED SFX (19 sounds):

These work in DEMO, Faza 1, AND Faza 2:

Farming (reused everywhere):

• dig.ogg - Digging soil (farming in all phases!)
• plant_seed.ogg - Planting (farming in all phases!)
• water_crop.ogg - Watering (farming in all phases!)
• harvest.ogg - Harvesting (farming in all phases!)
• tree_chop.ogg - Chopping wood (all phases!)
• stone_mine.ogg - Mining (all phases!)

Combat (reused everywhere):

• sword_slash.ogg - Sword swing (combat in all phases!)
• zombie_hit.ogg - Zombie damage (zombies in all phases!)
• zombie_death.ogg - Zombie death (all phases!)
• player_hurt.ogg - Player damage (all phases!)

Building (reused everywhere):

• hammer_nail.ogg - Building (construction in all phases!)
• door_open.ogg - Doors (doors everywhere!)
• door_close.ogg - Doors (everywhere!)
• chest_open.ogg - Chests (all phases!)

UI & Misc (reused everywhere):

• footstep_grass.ogg - Walking (walking in all phases!)
• footstep_stone.ogg - Walking (all phases!)
• coin_collect.ogg - Money pickup (economy in all phases!)
• level_up.ogg - Level up (progression in all phases!)
• ui_click.ogg - All buttons (UI in all phases!)

= 19 SFX REUSED across entire game!

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🌀 SHARED AMBIENT (3 loops):

These ambients layer in ALL phases:

• wind_gentle.ogg - Background wind (all outdoor areas!)
• crickets_night.ogg - Night crickets (night in all phases!)
• birds_daytime.ogg - Day birds (day in all phases!)

= 3 ambient loops REUSED everywhere!

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🎯 SHARED UI (8 stingers):

These UI sounds work in ALL phases:

• ui_click.ogg - Every button click!
• ui_hover.ogg - Every button hover!
• ui_error.ogg - Every error!
• ui_confirm.ogg - Every confirmation!
• quest_complete.ogg - Quest complete (all phases!)
• danger_stinger.ogg - Danger (all phases!)
• discovery_stinger.ogg - Discoveries (all phases!)
• sleep_heal.ogg - Sleeping (all phases!)

= 8 UI sounds REUSED everywhere!

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📊 REUSE SUMMARY:

Type	Shared (All Phases)	Phase-Specific
Music	6 tracks	+12 biome/town
SFX	19 sounds	+53 specific
Ambient	3 loops	+7 biome
UI	8 stingers	+6 phase
TOTAL	36 files	+78 specific

Key Insight: 36 files (28% of total) are used across ENTIRE game!

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🎮 PHASE-SPECIFIC SOUNDS (Only used in specific phases)

🎵 PHASE-SPECIFIC MUSIC:

DEMO ONLY (3 tracks):

• forest_ambient.ogg - Forest exploration (DEMO has forest?)
• town_theme.ogg - Town music (but also Faza 2!)
• raid_warning.ogg - Raid alarm (DEMO has raids?)

Actually, these can be SHARED too! Town music for town in all phases!

FAZA 1 EXCLUSIVE (6 tracks):

• desert_theme.ogg - Desert biome ONLY
• swamp_theme.ogg - Swamp biome ONLY
• cave_theme.ogg - Cave/underground ONLY in Faza 1
• boss_battle.ogg - Boss fights ONLY in Faza 1
• sad_discovery.ogg - Emotional moments (Ana story) - Faza 1+
• hopeful_sunrise.ogg - New chapters - Faza 1+

FAZA 2 EXCLUSIVE (3 tracks):

• town_busy.ogg - Fully restored town ONLY
• church_choir.ogg - Church interior ONLY in Faza 2
• tavern_music.ogg - Tavern ONLY in Faza 2

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🔊 PHASE-SPECIFIC SFX:

FAZA 1 EXCLUSIVE (35 sounds):

Farm animals (10) - only in Faza 1 when you unlock them:

• Sheep, pig, chicken, horse, goat sounds
• Milk, shear, egg, feed, pet sounds

Advanced combat (15) - only with Faza 1 combat:

• Arrow hit/miss, critical, parry, dodge
• Skeleton, mutant, boss sounds
• Magic spells, weapon break, armor, potions

Crafting (5) - only with Faza 1 crafting:

• Craft, smelt, anvil, loom, cook

Environment (5) - biome-specific:

• Rain, thunder, river, campfire, leaves

FAZA 2 EXCLUSIVE (12 sounds):

Town sounds (7) - only when town exists:

• Bell tower, market, blacksmith forge, tavern crowd
• Horse cart, town gate, fountain

NPC interactions (5) - only when NPCs exist:

• NPC greet/goodbye, trade, quest accept, dialogue open

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💡 PRACTICAL IMPLICATIONS:

What this means for you:

1. DEMO AUDIO = PERMANENT INVESTMENT

• 45 DEMO sounds = used in ALL phases
• NOT wasted! These carry through entire game
• One-time effort, lifetime use!

2. INCREMENTAL ADDITIONS

• Faza 1: ADD 60 new sounds (don't replace!)
• Faza 2: ADD 24 new sounds (don't replace!)
• Total grows: 45 → 105 → 129

3. FILE ORGANIZATION All sounds live in same folders:

/assets/audio/
  ├── music/          (all 18 tracks together!)
  ├── sfx/
  │   ├── farming/    (DEMO + Faza 1 together!)
  │   ├── combat/     (DEMO + Faza 1 together!)
  │   ├── building/   (all phases!)
  │   ├── town/       (Faza 2 specific)
  │   └── misc/       (all phases!)
  └── ambient/        (all shared!)

4. LOADING STRATEGY Game loads sounds based on what player unlocked:

• DEMO: Loads 45 core sounds
• Faza 1 unlocked: Loads +60 (total 105)
• Faza 2 unlocked: Loads +24 (total 129)

But core 45 are ALWAYS loaded!

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🎯 RECOMMENDED APPROACH:

Phase 1: Get DEMO Audio (45 files)

These will be used FOREVER!

• Music: 9 tracks
• SFX: 25 sounds
• Ambient: 3 loops
• UI: 8 stingers

Benefit: Game is 100% playable, sounds complete!

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Phase 2: Add Faza 1 Audio (when needed)

Only when you're implementing Faza 1 features:

• Add desert/swamp music when adding those biomes
• Add animal sounds when adding animals
• Add advanced combat sounds when adding combat
• Add crafting sounds when adding crafting

Benefit: Incremental, as-needed approach!

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Phase 3: Add Faza 2 Audio (later)

Only when implementing town:

• Add town music when town is built
• Add NPC sounds when NPCs are active
• Add bell/market sounds for atmosphere

Benefit: Last priority, can wait!

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📋 REUSE CHECKLIST:

✅ Sounds that work in ALL phases (NO duplicates needed!):

• Footsteps (grass, stone)
• UI clicks (all buttons)
• Farming (dig, plant, water, harvest)
• Basic combat (sword, hurt, zombie)
• Building (hammer, doors, chests)
• Money/level up
• Main menu music
• Farm ambient music
• Night music
• Combat music
• Victory stingers
• Ana theme
• Ambient loops (wind, birds, crickets)

= 36 files serve entire game! ZERO duplication!

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🎉 CONCLUSION:

YOU DO NOT NEED DUPLICATE SOUNDS!

Audio Budget Reality:

• Minimum (DEMO only): 45 files → plays entire game with core sounds
• Full (DEMO + Faza 1 + Faza 2): 129 files → complete audio experience

Shared Sounds: 36 files (28%) work across all phases Phase-Specific: 93 files (72%) add flavor/depth

Workflow:

1. Get 45 DEMO sounds first → DONE, works everywhere!
2. Add Faza 1 sounds when implementing features → Incremental!
3. Add Faza 2 sounds when implementing town → Later!

NO need to re-download or duplicate! All sounds in /assets/audio/ are SHARED automatically! 🎉

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Status: ✅ AUDIO REUSE STRATEGY COMPLETE!
Key Takeaway: 45 DEMO sounds = Foundation for entire game!
Recommendation: Focus on DEMO 45 first, add rest as needed! 🚀