# Gig Line Documentation

This folder holds the project documentation, visual references and generated QA evidence.

## Current priorities

1. [Blender NPC model overhaul](../TODO.md#blender-npc-model-overhaul-top-priority) — part-based head/face/hands pipeline and 16,000-budget contract.
2. [MakeHuman and 3D model/map improvements](../TODO.md#makehuman-character-pipeline) — body intake, asset re-evaluation and local map reconstruction.
3. [0.10.0 release candidate](../TODO.md#milestone-0100--3d-model-and-map-improvements-minor) — versioned release hardening after the unversioned development tracks.

## Start here

- [`../PLAN.md`](../PLAN.md) — product, design intent and development priorities
- [`../TODO.md`](../TODO.md) — priority-ordered active tasks and roadmap
- [`npc-model-sourcing.md`](npc-model-sourcing.md) — character-source evaluation, licence rules and the character-development plan
- [`architecture.md`](architecture.md) — arc42 system architecture
- [`getting-started.md`](getting-started.md) — setup, run/test commands and controls
- [`asset-tooling.md`](asset-tooling.md) — image/model pipelines and screenshot gates
- [`../tools/README.md`](../tools/README.md) — tool inventory, categories and test runner
- [`gameplay.md`](gameplay.md) — controls, venues and escalation
- [`venues.md`](venues.md) — Hollywood, Joke Shop and TV Studio real-site mapping
- [`npc-visual-review.md`](npc-visual-review.md) — NPC visual baseline, acceptance criteria and ranked gaps
- [`3d-model-review.md`](3d-model-review.md) — 3D model re-evaluation: measurements, scorecard and ranked gaps
- [`development-status.md`](development-status.md) — implemented features, current gaps and active planning
- [`accessibility.md`](accessibility.md) — accessibility statement and known gaps
- [`known-limitations.md`](known-limitations.md) — release-candidate blockers and accepted limits
- [`release-qa.md`](release-qa.md) — manual smoke checklist and balance-acceptance protocol
- [`../CREDITS.md`](../CREDITS.md) — credits and asset provenance
- [`../PRIVACY.md`](../PRIVACY.md) — privacy note
- [`ui-copy.md`](ui-copy.md) — screen, copy and button inventory
- [`RELEASING.md`](RELEASING.md) — export, CI and publishing workflow
- [`adr/README.md`](adr/README.md) — architecture decisions

## Visual references

- [`screens/README.md`](screens/README.md) — concepts, designs, screenshots and realism runs
- [`blender_previews/README.md`](blender_previews/README.md) — character/gear/prop previews
- [`screenshots/README.md`](screenshots/README.md) — committed game gallery
- [`ui-copy.md`](ui-copy.md#screen-design-judge-report) — screen/button inventory and latest judge result

## Quick preview

| Reference | Capture |
| --- | --- |
| Venue design | <img src="screens/designs/venue_overview.png" width="320" alt="Venue overview design"> |
| Current entrance (day) | <img src="screenshots/01-venue-overview.png" width="320" alt="In-game venue overview"> |
| Current entrance (late) | <img src="screenshots/05-late-night-avenue.png" width="320" alt="Late-night boulevard"> |
| Joke Shop | <img src="screenshots/12-joke-shop.png" width="320" alt="Joke Shop at night"> |
| Character sheet | <img src="blender_previews/sheet_npc.jpg" width="320" alt="NPC character sheet"> |
| Neutral NPC baseline | <img src="blender_previews/sheet_npc_baseline.jpg" width="320" alt="Neutral NPC baseline sheet"> |
| Texture refinement | <img src="blender_previews/sheet_texture_refinement_0.9.5.jpg" width="320" alt="Texture refinement comparison"> |
| Prop sheet | <img src="blender_previews/sheet_props.jpg" width="320" alt="Prop asset sheet"> |