current state

odin/src/core/character_parser.odin

@@ -206,6 +206,30 @@ extract_color_palette :: proc(description: string) -> Color_Palette {
 	}
 }
 
+update_character_from_description :: proc(c: Character) -> Character {
+	updated := c
+	template := parse_description_to_template(c.description)
+	color_palette := extract_color_palette(c.description)
+	updated.prompt_template = template
+	updated.color_palette = color_palette
+	if updated.seed == 0 {
+		updated.seed = derive_seed_from_string(c.name)
+	}
+	return updated
+}
+
+update_all_characters_from_descriptions :: proc(characters: []Character) -> []Character {
+	if len(characters) == 0 {
+		return characters
+	}
+
+	updated: [dynamic]Character
+	for c in characters {
+		append(&updated, update_character_from_description(c))
+	}
+	return updated[:]
+}
+
 template_to_string :: proc(t: Character_Prompt_Template) -> string {
 	parts: [dynamic]string
 

odin/src/core/character_prompt.odin

@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ DEFAULT_PROMPT_BODY :: "average"
 DEFAULT_PROMPT_OUTFIT :: "casual clothing"
 DEFAULT_PROMPT_ACCESSORIES :: "no accessories"
 
-build_character_prompt :: proc(c: Character, action, setting, lighting, art_style: string) -> string {
+build_character_prompt :: proc(c: Character, action, setting, lighting: string) -> string {
 	t := c.prompt_template
 
 	age := t.age
@@ -23,8 +23,7 @@ build_character_prompt :: proc(c: Character, action, setting, lighting, art_styl
 	if len(accessories) == 0 { accessories = DEFAULT_PROMPT_ACCESSORIES }
 
 	return fmt.aprintf(
-		"%s style. %s-year-old %s, %s %s hair, %s eyes, %s skin, %s build, wearing %s, %s, %s, %s, %s, %s",
-		art_style,
+		"%syear-old %s, %s %s hair, %s eyes, %s skin, %s build, wearing %s, %s, %s, %s, %s, %s",
 		age,
 		gender,
 		t.hair_color,
@@ -41,6 +40,14 @@ build_character_prompt :: proc(c: Character, action, setting, lighting, art_styl
 	)
 }
 
+build_character_prompt_with_style :: proc(c: Character, action, setting, lighting, art_style: string) -> string {
+	base := build_character_prompt(c, action, setting, lighting)
+	if len(art_style) == 0 {
+		return base
+	}
+	return fmt.aprintf("%s style. %s", art_style, base)
+}
+
 derive_seed_from_string :: proc(s: string) -> i64 {
 	hash: i32 = 0
 	for r in s {

odin/src/core/prompt_consts.odin

@@ -24,6 +24,63 @@ get_style_keywords :: proc(key: Art_Style_Key) -> string {
 	return keywords[int(key)]
 }
 
+Genre_Keyword_Entry :: struct {
+	key: string,
+	keywords: string,
+}
+
+GENRE_KEYWORDS :: [14]Genre_Keyword_Entry{
+	{"action",       "action-packed, dynamic compositions, explosive motion, intense combat, heroic moments, dramatic clashes"},
+	{"adventure",    "epic adventure, sprawling landscapes, exploration, treasure maps, ancient ruins, journey narrative"},
+	{"romance",      "romantic atmosphere, tender moments, soft lighting, emotional glances, intimate compositions, warm palette"},
+	{"comedy",       "comedic, exaggerated expressions, slapstick poses, funny situations, dynamic sight gags, lively energy"},
+	{"horror",       "horror atmosphere, dark shadows, eerie lighting, unsettling composition, creepy textures, menacing ambiance"},
+	{"sci-fi",       "science fiction, futuristic technology, space environments, advanced gadgets, alien architecture, high-tech aesthetics"},
+	{"fantasy",      "fantasy world, magical effects, mythical creatures, enchanted environments, arcane symbols, ethereal lighting"},
+	{"mystery",      "mystery and intrigue, moody shadows, noir lighting, suspenseful composition, hidden details, fog and mist"},
+	{"slice of life", "slice of life, everyday warmth, cozy interiors, natural lighting, relatable moments, gentle pacing"},
+	{"drama",        "dramatic tension, emotional intensity, cinematic lighting, powerful expressions, charged atmosphere"},
+	{"superhero",    "superhero, heroic poses, dynamic action, bold colors, iconic costumes, epic scale, power effects"},
+	{"mecha",        "mecha, giant robots, mechanical details, cockpit interiors, metallic surfaces, transformable machines"},
+	{"thriller",     "thriller, tense atmosphere, paranoid compositions, sharp shadows, edge-of-seat framing, cliffhanger moments"},
+	{"historical",   "historical, period-accurate details, classical architecture, period costumes, aged textures, antiqued palette"},
+}
+
+get_genre_keywords :: proc(genre: string) -> string {
+	if len(genre) == 0 { return "" }
+	lower := strings.to_lower(strings.trim_space(genre))
+	for entry in GENRE_KEYWORDS {
+		if strings.contains(lower, entry.key) {
+			return entry.keywords
+		}
+	}
+	return ""
+}
+
+Audience_Keyword_Entry :: struct {
+	key: string,
+	keywords: string,
+}
+
+AUDIENCE_KEYWORDS :: [5]Audience_Keyword_Entry{
+	{"children",    "child-friendly, bright colors, simple shapes, round features, safe content, age-appropriate, whimsical"},
+	{"teens",       "teen-oriented, expressive characters, relatable themes, modern style, vibrant energy, coming-of-age"},
+	{"young adult", "young adult, sophisticated storytelling, complex characters, stylish art, mature themes, contemporary feel"},
+	{"adults",      "mature audience, sophisticated composition, nuanced storytelling, detailed artwork, complex themes"},
+	{"all ages",    "all-ages appeal, clean art, universal themes, accessible design, family-friendly, broad appeal"},
+}
+
+get_audience_keywords :: proc(audience: string) -> string {
+	if len(audience) == 0 { return "" }
+	lower := strings.to_lower(strings.trim_space(audience))
+	for entry in AUDIENCE_KEYWORDS {
+		if strings.contains(lower, entry.key) {
+			return entry.keywords
+		}
+	}
+	return ""
+}
+
 parse_art_style_key :: proc(raw: string) -> Art_Style_Key {
 	lower := strings.to_lower(raw)
 	if strings.contains(lower, "manga") { return .Manga }

odin/src/core/state.odin

@@ -1,20 +1,22 @@
 package core
 
+import "core:strings"
+
 new_initial_state :: proc() -> Comic_State {
 	iso := ""
 
 	return Comic_State{
 		project = Project_Metadata{
-			project_id = "proj_todo",
-			project_name = "Untitled Comic",
+			project_id = strings.clone("proj_todo"),
+			project_name = strings.clone("Untitled Comic"),
 			created_at_iso = iso,
 			last_modified_iso = iso,
 		},
 		user_mode = .Casual,
 		story_idea = "",
-		story_genre = "action",
-		target_audience = "general",
-		art_style = "manga",
+		story_genre = strings.clone("action"),
+		target_audience = strings.clone("general"),
+		art_style = strings.clone("manga"),
 		export_format = .PDF,
 		page_size = .A4,
 		color_profile = .RGB,