diff --git a/docs/character/drflask-character-bible.md b/docs/character/drflask-character-bible.md index 8fe920a..a40f705 100644 --- a/docs/character/drflask-character-bible.md +++ b/docs/character/drflask-character-bible.md @@ -5,22 +5,26 @@ explain Corrosion's chemistry-themed lexicon without turning the panel into a chemistry class. Helpful? Yes. Mandatory? No. Likely bubbling with questionable enthusiasm? Absolutely. -**Definitive reference:** `drflask-characterboard.png` (full invideo model sheet). +**Definitive reference:** `drflask-v2final.webp` — the **v2 "90s spoof" model +sheet** (current). `drflask-characterboard.png` is the v1 sheet (superseded). -## Identity +## Identity (v2) | Field | Value | | ---------- | ------------------------------ | | Name | Dr. Flask | | Alias | Corrosion Guide | -| Role | Ph.D. (Chemistry Teacher) | -| Archetype | Catalyst Expert | +| Title | Ph.D. (Self-Certified) | +| Specialty | Server Chemistry | +| Archetype | Helpful Guide | +| Height | One Flask Tall | | Build | Erlenmeyer flask | | Liquid | Neon green | -| Headwear | Mortarboard with neon-green tassel | +| Catchphrase| "No Degree Required" (degree not included) | -**Character note (from the board):** *Bubbles faster when excited. Professional -yet playful. Expert in chemical catalysts.* +**Character note (from the v2 board):** *Appears whenever you need him. +Sometimes when you don't. "It looks like you're managing a server. Want help?" +No chemistry degree required.* Bubbles aggressively when excited. **Comedic north star:** a loving spoof of the 90s helper-mascot era — Clippy + Jurassic Park's Mr. DNA — with Weird Al "White & Nerdy" self-aware nerd-pride. @@ -48,21 +52,23 @@ but toned down so text/borders stay legible on dark (pure `#00FF3D` vibrates as UI text). Character art uses the neon greens above; UI uses the readable derivative. Can nudge the UI green brighter toward canon on request. -## Model sheet — animation reference +## Model sheet — animation reference (v2) - **Views:** 3/4 view, side view. -- **Expression progression (8):** neutral · excited · thinking · laughing · - surprised · determined · friendly wave · bubbling intensity. -- **Micro-expressions (5):** subtle eye movement · liquid ripple patterns · - mortarboard tilt · eye sparkle · glass reflection shift. -- **Posture variations (4):** bubbling calmly · at the console · waving hello · - pointing at reaction. -- **Hand gestures (bubble-formed):** pointing · explaining · focusing. +- **Expression progression (8):** neutral · excited · dramatic · offended · + conspiratorial · triumphant · worried · thumbs-up. +- **Micro-expressions (5):** liquid rises · eyebrow arch · mortarboard tilt · + toothy grin · eyes narrow. +- **Posture variations (4):** arms-wide welcoming · leaning on pointer stick · + pointing dramatically · celebratory bounce. +- **Hand gestures (white cartoon gloves):** finger-gun pointing · double + thumbs-up · one hand raised. - **Silhouettes:** neutral, action. -- **Wardrobe (v1):** mortarboard (graduation cap) + neon-green tassel. -- **Wardrobe (v2 — "90s spoof" rebuild, render incoming):** adds a **bow tie**, - **googly eyes**, **mortarboard worn askew**, and a **pointer stick**. Energy = - Clippy's persistence + Mr. DNA's flair + Weird Al's chaotic sincerity. +- **Wardrobe (v2 — current):** mortarboard worn **askew** + green tassel · **bow + tie** (yellow) · **lab coat** · **pointer stick** · clip-on microphone · + **googly eyes**. Energy = Clippy's persistence + Mr. DNA's flair + Weird Al's + chaotic sincerity. (v1 was a clean kawaii render with just the mortarboard.) +- **Added palette (v2):** Bow Tie Yellow · Lab Coat White (atop the green/charcoal core). ## Storyboard (12-beat video sequence) @@ -84,7 +90,8 @@ Lab Notes (clipboard) · The Exchange (marketplace grid) · outro wave. | File | What | | ----------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------ | -| `drflask-characterboard.png` | Model sheet — **v1** (invideo) | +| `drflask-v2final.webp` | **Model sheet — v2 (current, definitive)** | +| `drflask-characterboard.png` | Model sheet — v1 (superseded) | | `drflask-storyboard.webp` | 12-beat video storyboard (invideo) | | `drflask-final.png` | Placeholder card render (1254², source) | | `theflask.png` / `theatom.png` | Earlier concept cards | diff --git a/docs/character/drflask-v2final.webp b/docs/character/drflask-v2final.webp new file mode 100644 index 0000000..8dd29be Binary files /dev/null and b/docs/character/drflask-v2final.webp differ