ITEM SPRITE GUIDE - 16x16 Pixel Art Sprites
Block Atlas Tiles 192-245
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TOOLS - STONE TIER (Tiles 192-195)
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Tile 192 - Stone Pickaxe:
- Gray stone pickaxe head (T-shape) at top
- Brown wooden handle vertically down center
- Stone color: #808080 (gray)
- Handle: #8B4513 (saddle brown)
- Dark outlines for definition

Tile 193 - Stone Axe:
- Gray stone axe head (wedge shape) at top right
- Brown wooden handle diagonally from bottom-left to top-right
- Stone blade on right side of handle
- Same colors as pickaxe

Tile 194 - Stone Shovel:
- Gray stone shovel head (rounded rectangle) at top
- Brown wooden handle vertically down center
- Slightly wider head than pickaxe
- Same color scheme

Tile 195 - Stone Sword:
- Gray stone blade (pointed diamond shape) vertically
- Brown handle/grip at bottom
- Small crossguard between blade and handle
- Blade is wider than tool handles


TOOLS - IRON TIER (Tiles 196-199)
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Tile 196 - Iron Pickaxe:
- Same shape as stone pickaxe
- Metal color: #C0C0C0 (silver/light gray)
- Slight shine/highlight on metal parts
- Brown wooden handle: #8B4513

Tile 197 - Iron Axe:
- Same shape as stone axe
- Metal color: #C0C0C0 (silver)
- Metallic sheen on blade
- Brown handle

Tile 198 - Iron Shovel:
- Same shape as stone shovel
- Metal color: #C0C0C0 (silver)
- Metallic appearance
- Brown handle

Tile 199 - Iron Sword:
- Same shape as stone sword
- Metal blade: #C0C0C0 (silver)
- Slightly brighter than iron tools
- Brown grip with metal pommel


TOOLS - GOLD TIER (Tiles 200-203)
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Tile 200 - Gold Pickaxe:
- Same shape as previous pickaxes
- Gold color: #FFD700 (gold)
- Bright yellow-gold shine
- Dark brown handle: #654321

Tile 201 - Gold Axe:
- Same axe shape
- Gold color: #FFD700
- Shiny golden blade
- Dark brown handle

Tile 202 - Gold Shovel:
- Same shovel shape
- Gold color: #FFD700
- Gleaming gold head
- Dark brown handle

Tile 203 - Gold Sword:
- Same sword shape
- Gold blade: #FFD700
- Ornate golden crossguard
- Rich brown leather grip


TOOLS - MITHRIL TIER (Tiles 204-207)
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Tile 204 - Mithril Pickaxe:
- Same pickaxe shape
- Mithril color: #A0D0F0 (light blue-silver)
- Magical blue-white glow
- Silver-blue metallic shine

Tile 205 - Mithril Axe:
- Same axe shape
- Mithril color: #A0D0F0
- Ethereal blue shimmer
- Dark handle for contrast

Tile 206 - Mithril Shovel:
- Same shovel shape
- Mithril color: #A0D0F0
- Glowing blue-silver metal
- Dark handle

Tile 207 - Mithril Sword:
- Same sword shape
- Mithril blade: #A0D0F0
- Magical blue glow along edges
- Elegant crossguard


TOOLS - ADAMANTITE TIER (Tiles 208-211)
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Tile 208 - Adamantite Pickaxe:
- Same pickaxe shape
- Adamantite color: #00FF00 (bright green)
- Dark green core with bright green edges
- Radioactive-looking green glow

Tile 209 - Adamantite Axe:
- Same axe shape
- Adamantite color: #00FF00
- Toxic green metallic shine
- Glowing green blade

Tile 210 - Adamantite Shovel:
- Same shovel shape
- Adamantite color: #00FF00
- Vibrant green metal
- Energy glow

Tile 211 - Adamantite Sword:
- Same sword shape
- Adamantite blade: #00FF00
- Pulsing green energy
- Dark green core, bright edges


TOOLS - RUNITE TIER (Tiles 212-215)
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Tile 212 - Runite Pickaxe:
- Same pickaxe shape
- Runite color: #00FFFF (cyan/turquoise)
- Bright cyan with darker teal core
- Magical aqua glow

Tile 213 - Runite Axe:
- Same axe shape
- Runite color: #00FFFF
- Glowing cyan blade
- Mystical turquoise shimmer

Tile 214 - Runite Shovel:
- Same shovel shape
- Runite color: #00FFFF
- Bright cyan metal
- Aqua energy glow

Tile 215 - Runite Sword:
- Same sword shape
- Runite blade: #00FFFF
- Brilliant cyan-blue glow
- Most powerful-looking sword


SPECIAL ITEMS (Tiles 216-224)
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Tile 216 - Bow:
- Curved bow shape (vertical arc)
- Brown wood: #8B4513
- White/gray string across middle
- Tips curved outward at top and bottom

Tile 217 - Flute:
- Horizontal brown tube
- Small holes along top
- Gold/brass ends: #FFD700
- Musical instrument appearance

Tile 218 - Enchantment Scroll:
- Rolled parchment (beige/tan)
- Purple/blue magical runes visible
- Tied with red ribbon
- Mystical glow around edges
- Parchment color: #F5DEB3

Tile 219 - Arrow:
- Wooden shaft: #8B4513 (diagonal)
- Gray/silver arrowhead: #C0C0C0
- Red/brown fletching at back
- Points diagonally up-right

Tile 220 - Health Potion:
- Round bottle/vial shape
- Red liquid inside: #FF0000
- Glass bottle outline: light gray
- Cork/stopper at top
- Glowing red

Tile 221 - Mana Potion:
- Same bottle shape as health potion
- Blue liquid inside: #0000FF
- Glass bottle outline
- Cork stopper
- Glowing blue

Tile 222 - Coin:
- Circular gold coin
- Gold color: #FFD700
- Dark outline
- Shine/glint on upper-right
- Simple and iconic

Tile 223 - Carrot:
- Orange carrot body: #FF8C00
- Green leafy top: #228B22
- Pointed bottom
- Vertical orientation

Tile 224 - Mushroom:
- Red cap with white spots: #FF0000 cap, #FFFFFF spots
- White/tan stem: #F5DEB3
- Classic toadstool appearance
- 3-4 white spots on cap


ARMOR - IRON TIER (Tiles 225-228)
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Tile 225 - Iron Helmet:
- Rounded helmet shape
- Silver/gray metal: #C0C0C0
- Dark visor slit (horizontal line)
- Metallic shine on top-center
- Slight shadow underneath

Tile 226 - Iron Chestplate:
- Torso armor shape
- Silver/gray plates: #C0C0C0
- Shoulder pauldrons visible at top corners
- Chest plate in center
- Darker lines showing plate separation

Tile 227 - Iron Leggings:
- Two leg guards side by side
- Silver/gray metal: #C0C0C0
- Knee guards visible as wider sections
- Gap in middle showing two separate legs

Tile 228 - Iron Boots:
- Two boots side by side
- Silver/gray metal: #C0C0C0
- Toe guards and shin guards
- Small gap between boots


ARMOR - GOLD TIER (Tiles 229-232)
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Tile 229 - Gold Helmet:
- Same helmet shape as iron
- Gold color: #FFD700
- Ornate design
- Shiny golden glow

Tile 230 - Gold Chestplate:
- Same chestplate shape
- Gold color: #FFD700
- Decorative gold plates
- Prestigious appearance

Tile 231 - Gold Leggings:
- Same leggings shape
- Gold color: #FFD700
- Gleaming golden leg guards
- Royal appearance

Tile 232 - Gold Boots:
- Same boots shape
- Gold color: #FFD700
- Shiny golden boots
- Luxurious look


ARMOR - MITHRIL TIER (Tiles 233-236)
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Tile 233 - Mithril Helmet:
- Same helmet shape
- Mithril color: #A0D0F0 (light blue-silver)
- Magical blue shimmer
- Ethereal glow

Tile 234 - Mithril Chestplate:
- Same chestplate shape
- Mithril color: #A0D0F0
- Glowing blue-silver plates
- Mystical appearance

Tile 235 - Mithril Leggings:
- Same leggings shape
- Mithril color: #A0D0F0
- Shimmering blue-silver
- Magical aura

Tile 236 - Mithril Boots:
- Same boots shape
- Mithril color: #A0D0F0
- Glowing blue-silver
- Enchanted look


ARMOR - ADAMANTITE TIER (Tiles 237-240)
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Tile 237 - Adamantite Helmet:
- Same helmet shape
- Adamantite color: #00FF00 (bright green)
- Toxic green glow
- Powerful appearance

Tile 238 - Adamantite Chestplate:
- Same chestplate shape
- Adamantite color: #00FF00
- Radioactive green plates
- Strong and menacing

Tile 239 - Adamantite Leggings:
- Same leggings shape
- Adamantite color: #00FF00
- Glowing green leg guards
- Intimidating

Tile 240 - Adamantite Boots:
- Same boots shape
- Adamantite color: #00FF00
- Bright green glow
- Powerful stance


ARMOR - RUNITE TIER (Tiles 241-244)
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Tile 241 - Runite Helmet:
- Same helmet shape
- Runite color: #00FFFF (cyan)
- Brilliant cyan-blue glow
- Most prestigious helmet
- Magical aura strongest

Tile 242 - Runite Chestplate:
- Same chestplate shape
- Runite color: #00FFFF
- Glowing cyan plates
- Ultimate armor piece
- Mystical energy visible

Tile 243 - Runite Leggings:
- Same leggings shape
- Runite color: #00FFFF
- Shimmering cyan-blue
- Elite leg guards
- Powerful glow

Tile 244 - Runite Boots:
- Same boots shape
- Runite color: #00FFFF
- Brilliant cyan glow
- Legendary footwear
- Magical shimmer


UNIQUE WEARABLES (Tile 245)
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Tile 245 - Gloves:
- Two hands/gloves side by side
- Leather brown: #8B4513 or magical purple: #9370DB
- Fingers visible (4 fingers + thumb per hand)
- Slightly glowing edges (rare item)
- Detailed stitching lines
- Mystical aura around them (purple/blue shimmer)
- More ornate than regular armor


COLOR PALETTE REFERENCE
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Stone: #808080 (gray)
Iron: #C0C0C0 (silver)
Gold: #FFD700 (gold)
Mithril: #A0D0F0 (light blue-silver)
Adamantite: #00FF00 (bright green)
Runite: #00FFFF (cyan/turquoise)
Wood/Leather: #8B4513 (saddle brown)
Dark Wood: #654321 (dark brown)

SPRITE CREATION NOTES
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- All sprites are 16x16 pixels
- Use dark outlines (black or dark gray) for definition
- Add highlights/shine to metallic items
- Higher tier items should have more glow/particles
- Use dithering for gradients if needed
- Keep designs simple but recognizable
- Ensure sprites are readable at small size
- Add small details for visual interest
- Weapons point upward (vertical)
- Armor pieces show front view
- Tools show their distinctive shapes clearly

RECOMMENDED TOOLS
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- Aseprite (pixel art editor)
- Piskel (free online pixel editor)
- GIMP with pixel art settings
- Photoshop with nearest-neighbor scaling

After creating each 16x16 sprite, they should be placed in the block_atlas.png
at their corresponding tile positions (192-245).
