asset-pipeline-manager

name	asset-pipeline-manager
description	Prepares a clean asset workflow. Use when creating or organizing visual/audio assets.

asset-pipeline-manager

Purpose

Prepare a clean asset workflow for future production without blocking gameplay on perfect art.

When to use

When creating, organizing, or planning visual/audio assets.

Inputs

• The asset folder structure under public/assets/impact-city/ (characters, environments, props, ui, audio, story-cards).
• The placeholder → production filename plan in docs/game/asset-pipeline.md.

Outputs

• Organized asset folders; placeholder assets; clear filenames; licensing notes.

Process

1. MVP rule: use CSS-drawn placeholders first.
2. Organize new art into the canonical folders with clear names.
3. Check licenses (prefer MIT/Apache/BSD/CC0); never copy protected art.

Acceptance criteria

• Asset folders exist and follow the structure.
• Filenames are clear and consistent.
• No protected art copied (South of Midnight is inspiration only).

Failure checks

• Blocking gameplay on missing art.
• Copying protected art, music, characters, or proprietary logic.
• Disorganized or ambiguous filenames.