docs(character): v2 Dr. Flask model sheet — the 90s spoof, approved
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v2 redesign: cartoon mascot with googly eyes, askew mortarboard, yellow bow tie,
lab coat, pointer stick, white gloves. Identity refreshed (Ph.D. Self-Certified,
Specialty: Server Chemistry, Height: One Flask Tall, 'No Degree Required'), with
the Clippy homage written into the board notes ('Appears whenever you need him.
Sometimes when you don't.'). New expression/posture/gesture sets recorded; v1
sheet marked superseded.

Co-Authored-By: Claude Opus 4.8 <noreply@anthropic.com>
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@@ -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 `drflask-characterboard.png` is the v1 sheet (superseded).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 |

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