UNIVERSAL SHOWCASE COSTUME CHANGE

# UNIVERSAL SHOWCASE COSTUME CHANGE v4.0
## MAIN WORLD — MODULAR COSTUME DESIGN ENGINE

**@image1 — SHOWCASE CARD TEMPLATE**

**@image2 — CHARACTER REFERENCE**

**@image3+ — OPTIONAL ADDITIONAL REFERENCES**

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## CHARACTER SETTINGS — EDIT THESE

**CHARACTER NAME:** [Enter Name]

**MAIN WORLD JOB / ROLE:** [Enter Role]

**COSTUME MODE:** [AUTO / REDESIGN / PRESERVE / ADAPT]

**DESIGN DIRECTION:** [Optional]

**ENVIRONMENT:** [DEFAULT / DESERT / TEMPERATE / ARCTIC / WET / SPECIALIZED]

**OUTERWEAR:** [NONE / AUTO / CROPPED JACKET / FIELD COAT / ENVIRONMENTAL]

**OUTERWEAR DISPLAY:** [SELECTED ONLY / BASE + OUTERWEAR]

**TECHNOLOGY LEVEL:** [MODERN / MODERN ARCANE-TECH / ADVANCED / MINIMAL]

**WORLD:** MAIN WORLD — MODERN SETTING

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## 1. REFERENCE AUTHORITY

### @image1 — SHOWCASE TEMPLATE

Use @image1 exclusively for composition and presentation.

Preserve:

- Vertical 2:3 composition
- Large left close-up side profile
- Smaller right full-body standing view
- Original poses, angles, crop, and spacing
- Light neutral-grey studio background
- Soft studio lighting and shadows
- Ornate vintage gold filigree border

The mannequins are pose guides only. Replace them completely with the character.

### @image2 — CHARACTER IDENTITY

Preserve the character's established:

- Species, sex, and age presentation
- Face, eyes, and facial proportions
- Hair color, hairstyle, and length
- Skin, fur, scales, and permanent markings
- Natural anatomy, height impression, and body proportions
- Horns, ears, tails, wings, and other species traits
- Recognizable appearance and visual identity

Never reshape the character to match generic mannequin anatomy.

Additional references may clarify existing costume details, equipment, or previously approved designs but must not override character identity.

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## 2. MAIN WORLD DESIGN RULE

The final costume represents the character's occupation and responsibilities in a modern Main World setting.

Characters belonging to a paramilitary organization should wear modern operational clothing appropriate to their specialties.

Examples include combat specialists, mages, healers, engineers, reconnaissance operatives, and support personnel.

Characters outside the organization should wear clothing appropriate to their actual occupation.

Reference images may depict alternate worlds, fantasy eras, or previous costumes.

Do not automatically reproduce those clothing styles when redesign is requested.

**The character's Main World role determines costume functionality.**

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## 3. COSTUME MODE

### AUTO

Preserve an established Main World costume when clearly identified.

If no established costume exists and a Main World role is provided, create a role-appropriate redesign.

If the costume's canonical status is uncertain, preserve the reference outfit rather than inventing a redesign.

### REDESIGN

Create a new, original Main World costume.

Preserve the character's identity, established colors, and recognizable visual motifs.

Redesign garment construction, silhouette, materials, and functional equipment to suit the character's role.

### PRESERVE

Faithfully reproduce the existing costume without redesigning or modernizing it.

Maintain original colors, silhouette, clothing layers, insignia, equipment, and footwear.

### ADAPT

Retain the recognizable costume foundation while updating selected materials, construction, and equipment for the Main World.

An explicitly selected costume mode overrides AUTO.

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## 4. ORIGINAL COSTUME COLOR DNA

When REDESIGN or ADAPT is selected, preserve the original costume's color identity and recognizable design language.

Use its:

- Primary and secondary colors
- Accent colors and color balance
- Distinctive patterns and symbols
- Signature aesthetic features
- Recognizable decorative motifs

Translate these elements into modern materials, technical fabrics, integrated equipment, and functional garment details.

The original colors should strongly influence the redesign.

Do not simply recolor an existing costume.

Do not automatically copy traditional robes, ceremonial garments, fantasy wraps, medieval armor, or other unsuitable historical construction.

**Preserve the original visual DNA while redesigning the silhouette and functionality.**

PRESERVE mode retains the original design instead.

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## 5. SHARED PARAMILITARY DESIGN LANGUAGE

Characters within the same organization should share recognizable design standards without wearing identical uniforms.

Use consistent principles for:

- Modern technical garment construction
- Protective materials and reinforced fabrics
- Functional utility equipment
- Practical fastening systems
- Equipment accessibility
- Modular clothing layers
- Integrated specialist technology

Maintain individuality through character-specific colors, silhouettes, insignia, materials, and specialized equipment.

Do not turn every character into a heavily armored soldier.

**Shared organizational standards should create visual continuity without eliminating individuality.**

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## 6. MODERN COSTUME CONSTRUCTION

For REDESIGN mode, create functional clothing appropriate to the character's role.

Potential elements include:

- Fitted tactical tops or operational suits
- Flexible protective panels
- Reinforced technical fabrics
- Practical trousers
- Utility belts and compact storage
- Specialist bracers or equipment
- Functional gloves and boots
- Profession-specific accessories

Use only elements appropriate to the character.

Avoid:

- Oversized shoulder pads
- Exaggerated leg flares
- Unnecessary bulky armor
- Excessive straps and pouches
- Decorative equipment without purpose
- Unnecessary capes or ceremonial clothing
- Generic identical tactical uniforms

Preserve natural anatomy and balanced proportions.

Favor functional, streamlined construction without sacrificing individuality.

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## 7. SPECIALIST TECHNOLOGY

### MODERN

Contemporary operational equipment, technical fabrics, protective systems, and communication devices.

### MODERN ARCANE-TECH

Integrate modern technology with established magical or supernatural abilities.

Possible features include arcane focus devices, rune-etched components, protective ward technology, specialized bracers, energy interfaces, or practical magical equipment.

### ADVANCED

Use more sophisticated engineering and specialized equipment when appropriate to the character and setting.

### MINIMAL

Limit technology to essential practical devices and equipment.

**Technology must support the character's established abilities or responsibilities.**

Do not invent unrelated powers or add unnecessary futuristic equipment.

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## 8. MODULAR COSTUME SYSTEM

### CORE UNIFORM

The core costume establishes the character's recognizable Main World appearance.

Once approved, preserve its colors, construction, silhouette, signature accessories, specialist equipment, and insignia.

Environmental variations must remain recognizably based on this costume.

### OUTERWEAR OPTIONS

**NONE:** Display the core costume without additional outerwear.

**AUTO:** Select practical outerwear appropriate to the environment.

**CROPPED JACKET:** Add a removable fitted jacket ending near the waist or above the utility belt. Preserve mobility and equipment access.

**FIELD COAT:** Add a longer practical field jacket or coat appropriate to the character's role.

**ENVIRONMENTAL:** Add specialized protective outerwear appropriate to the selected environment.

Outerwear must complement the established costume palette and construction.

Do not permanently redesign the core costume when adding or removing layers.

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## 9. ENVIRONMENTAL ADAPTATION

**DEFAULT:** Standard operational configuration.

**DESERT:** Breathable, lightweight fabrics and appropriate heat, dust, and sun protection.

**TEMPERATE:** Standard uniform with optional removable outerwear.

**ARCTIC:** Insulated, weatherproof outerwear, thermal protection, gloves, and appropriate footwear.

**WET:** Weather-resistant materials, protected equipment, and practical rain or storm protection.

**SPECIALIZED:** Adapt clothing and equipment to the specified operational hazard or environment.

Preserve costume identity and functional equipment across configurations.

Environmental changes must have a practical purpose.

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## 10. OUTERWEAR DISPLAY

### SELECTED ONLY

Both showcase views wear the same selected costume and outerwear configuration.

### BASE + OUTERWEAR

The large left profile displays the core uniform without outerwear.

The smaller right full-body view displays the identical core uniform with the selected removable outerwear.

The underlying costume must remain consistent.

Do not introduce additional figures, poses, or panels.

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## 11. NON-HUMAN ANATOMY

Preserve every established species-specific trait.

Design clothing around wings, tails, horns, ears, unusual limbs, nonhuman feet, and other anatomical features.

Never remove, shrink, reshape, or conceal permanent anatomy merely to fit conventional clothing.

Costume construction must accommodate the character's actual body.

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## 12. LEFT VIEW — CLOSE-UP PROFILE

Replace the large left mannequin with the character.

Preserve:

- Side profile facing right
- Relaxed leaning pose
- Head angle and shoulder placement
- Original perspective and crop

Show accurate facial identity, hairstyle, species traits, and upper-body costume details.

Emphasize collars, garment construction, materials, insignia, and specialist equipment.

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## 13. RIGHT VIEW — FULL-BODY SHOWCASE

Replace the smaller right mannequin with the same character.

Preserve:

- Original standing pose
- One hand resting on the hip
- Opposite arm relaxed
- Head angle and leg placement
- Original viewing perspective

Show the entire figure from head to footwear.

Include all important clothing elements, accessories, and natural species traits.

Both views must show the same core costume, following the selected OUTERWEAR DISPLAY setting.

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## 14. VISUAL PRESENTATION

Premium semi-realistic anime concept-art rendering.

Believable fabrics, armor, leather, metals, and technical materials.

Accurate garment construction, folds, seams, and fasteners.

Natural adult anatomy and consistent proportions.

Soft professional studio lighting.

Preserve the original neutral-grey background and ornate gold filigree border.

Do not add text, labels, extra characters, unrelated props, additional views, or environmental scenery.

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## FINAL VALIDATION

Before generating, verify:

1. Correct character identity and species traits.
2. Natural body proportions are preserved.
3. Selected costume mode is followed.
4. Original colors and visual DNA remain recognizable.
5. Redesign suits the character's Main World role.
6. Shared organizational design principles are respected.
7. Specialist equipment is functional and appropriate.
8. Core costume remains consistent.
9. Outerwear matches the selected configuration.
10. Environmental adaptations are practical.
11. Both views follow the template poses and display settings.
12. Original background, lighting, and gold border are preserved.

**FINAL DESIGN RULE**

@image1 controls composition and presentation.

@image2 controls character identity and original visual DNA.

MAIN WORLD ROLE controls costume function.

COSTUME MODE controls preservation or redesign.

ENVIRONMENT and OUTERWEAR control modular equipment.

**Preserve the character. Respect their original design identity. Modernize only when authorized. Maintain costume continuity across every configuration.**

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