scenes/maps/neon_alley/neon_alley_builder.gd

@@ -176,23 +176,27 @@ func _kit_fill_side(front_x: float, dir: int, z0: float, z1: float, seed_id: Str
 		var zc := cursor + w * 0.5
 		var h: float = KIT_BUILDINGS[key].y * KIT_SCALE
 		_kit_building(key, Vector3(front_x, 0, zc), yaw, "K%s_%d" % [seed_id, idx])
+		var face_yaw := -90.0 if dir > 0 else 90.0   # ad quads face the street
+		# Street-level posters plastered on the facade (graphic density)
+		var posters := 1 + _rng.randi() % 3
+		for p in posters:
+			var pz := cursor + _rng.randf_range(1.5, maxf(w - 1.5, 2.0))
+			_ad_quad(Vector3(front_x - float(dir) * 0.15, _rng.randf_range(1.7, 2.4), pz),
+				Vector2(1.3, 2.0) * _rng.randf_range(0.8, 1.1), face_yaw, _poster_tex())
 		# Akiba signage layer, aligned to the model's measured bounds
 		if h >= 14.0:
 			var zs := cursor + 1.2
 			var col_h := h * 0.55
 			_box_static(Vector3(front_x - float(dir) * 0.45, h * 0.35, zs), Vector3(0.7, col_h, 1.4),
 				METAL, "K%s_%d_sc" % [seed_id, idx], "metal")
-			var segs := maxi(2, int(col_h / 3.4))
+			_ad_quad(Vector3(front_x - float(dir) * 0.84, h * 0.35, zs),
-			for s2 in segs:
+				Vector2(1.25, col_h * 0.9), face_yaw, _column_tex())
-				var sy := h * 0.35 - col_h * 0.5 + col_h * (float(s2) + 0.5) / float(segs)
-				_deco_box(Vector3(front_x - float(dir) * 0.85, sy, zs), Vector3(0.12, 2.2, 1.2),
-					SIGN_COLORS[(s2 + idx + seed_id.hash()) % SIGN_COLORS.size()], true)
 		if h >= 20.0:
 			var bw := minf(w - 4.0, 10.0)
 			_box_static(Vector3(front_x + float(dir) * 2.0, h + 1.9, zc), Vector3(0.5, 3.0, bw),
 				METAL, "K%s_%d_bf" % [seed_id, idx], "metal")
-			_deco_box(Vector3(front_x + float(dir) * 1.7, h + 1.9, zc), Vector3(0.12, 2.4, bw - 0.6),
+			_ad_quad(Vector3(front_x + float(dir) * 1.7, h + 1.9, zc),
-				SIGN_COLORS[(idx + seed_id.hash()) % SIGN_COLORS.size()], true)
+				Vector2(bw - 0.6, 2.5), face_yaw, _board_tex())
 		cursor += w
 		idx += 1
 
@@ -210,6 +214,46 @@ func _box_static(pos: Vector3, size: Vector3, color: Color, node_name: String =
 	return body
 
 
+# ── Ad graphics (generated library: tools/generate_ads.py) ──────────────────
+
+var _ad_mats: Dictionary = {}
+
+func _ad_material(path: String) -> StandardMaterial3D:
+	if _ad_mats.has(path):
+		return _ad_mats[path]
+	var m := StandardMaterial3D.new()
+	m.shading_mode = BaseMaterial3D.SHADING_MODE_UNSHADED
+	var tex: Texture2D = load(path)
+	m.albedo_texture = tex
+	m.emission_enabled = true
+	m.emission_texture = tex
+	m.emission_energy_multiplier = 0.9
+	_ad_mats[path] = m
+	return m
+
+
+## A lit ad panel (poster/billboard/sign face). Quad faces +Z before yaw.
+func _ad_quad(pos: Vector3, size: Vector2, yaw_deg: float, tex_path: String) -> void:
+	var mi := MeshInstance3D.new()
+	var qm := QuadMesh.new()
+	qm.size = size
+	qm.material = _ad_material(tex_path)
+	mi.mesh = qm
+	add_child(mi)
+	mi.global_position = pos
+	mi.rotation_degrees.y = yaw_deg
+
+
+func _poster_tex() -> String:
+	return "res://assets/textures/ads/ad_%02d.png" % (_rng.randi() % 10)
+
+func _board_tex() -> String:
+	return "res://assets/textures/ads/board_%02d.png" % (_rng.randi() % 8)
+
+func _column_tex() -> String:
+	return "res://assets/textures/ads/column_%02d.png" % (_rng.randi() % 6)
+
+
 func _deco_box(pos: Vector3, size: Vector3, color: Color, emissive: bool = false) -> void:
 	var mi := MeshInstance3D.new()
 	var bm := BoxMesh.new()
@@ -421,8 +465,8 @@ func _tower_block(c: Vector3, bx: int, bz: int) -> void:
 	# Rooftop crown billboard both directions (skyline wayfinding)
 	var tw := dims.x * s
 	_box_static(c + Vector3(0, h + 2.4, 0), Vector3(0.6, 4.0, tw - 4.0), METAL, n + "_Crown", "metal")
-	_deco_box(c + Vector3(0.45, h + 2.4, 0), Vector3(0.12, 3.4, tw - 4.6), SIGN_COLORS[(bx + bz) % SIGN_COLORS.size()], true)
+	_ad_quad(c + Vector3(0.42, h + 2.4, 0), Vector2(tw - 4.6, 3.3), 90.0, _board_tex())
-	_deco_box(c + Vector3(-0.45, h + 2.4, 0), Vector3(0.12, 3.4, tw - 4.6), SIGN_COLORS[(bx + bz + 2) % SIGN_COLORS.size()], true)
+	_ad_quad(c + Vector3(-0.42, h + 2.4, 0), Vector2(tw - 4.6, 3.3), -90.0, _board_tex())
 	_spawn_points.append(c + Vector3(0, FLOOR_H + 1.5, (BLOCK - 4.0) * 0.4))
 
 
@@ -501,11 +545,9 @@ func _plaza_block(c: Vector3, bx: int, bz: int) -> void:
 		_box_static(c + Vector3(0, 9.0, 0), Vector3(6.0, 18.0, 6.0), METAL.darkened(0.2), n + "_ScreenTower", "metal")
 		for face in 4:
 			var a2 := TAU * float(face) / 4.0
-			var off := Vector3(cos(a2), 0, sin(a2)) * 3.2
+			var off := Vector3(cos(a2), 0, sin(a2)) * 3.15
-			var flat := absf(off.x) > absf(off.z)
+			_ad_quad(c + off + Vector3(0, 11.0, 0), Vector2(4.6, 6.0),
-			_deco_box(c + off + Vector3(0, 11.0, 0),
+				rad_to_deg(a2) + 90.0, _board_tex())
-				Vector3(0.14 if flat else 4.6, 6.0, 4.6 if flat else 0.14),
-				SIGN_COLORS[face % SIGN_COLORS.size()], true)
 	_spawn_points.append(c + Vector3(BLOCK * 0.2, 1.5, -BLOCK * 0.2))
 
 
@@ -556,10 +598,12 @@ func _build_rail_line() -> void:
 	var x := -CITY_HALF + PITCH * 0.5
 	while x <= CITY_HALF:
 		_box_static(Vector3(x, (RAIL_TOP - 1.0) * 0.5, z), Vector3(2.2, RAIL_TOP - 1.0, 5.4), BRICK, "Rail_Pier%d" % i, "brick")
-		# vending pair under alternating arches
+		# vending pair + posters under alternating arches
 		if i % 2 == 0:
 			_box_static(Vector3(x + 4.0, 1.0, z + 1.8), Vector3(1.1, 2.0, 0.9), Color(0.85, 0.3, 0.3), "Rail_V%da" % i, "metal")
 			_box_static(Vector3(x + 5.6, 1.0, z + 1.8), Vector3(1.1, 2.0, 0.9), Color(0.3, 0.55, 0.85), "Rail_V%db" % i, "metal")
+			_ad_quad(Vector3(x + 1.35, 2.0, z), Vector2(1.2, 1.8), 90.0, _poster_tex())
+			_ad_quad(Vector3(x - 1.35, 2.0, z), Vector2(1.2, 1.8), -90.0, _poster_tex())
 		i += 1
 		x += PITCH
 	# Slide ramps to the deck at the two main-avenue crossings

tools/generate_ads.py

@@ -0,0 +1,125 @@
+#!/usr/bin/env python3
+"""Generate stylized ad/poster/sign textures for Akiba Crossing.
+
+Bold two-tone layouts, punchy shapes and fake-glyph text blocks (random
+stroke clusters that read as kanji/kana from gameplay distance) — the
+graphic-design density of an anime city street, generated as a reusable
+library:
+
+  assets/textures/ads/ad_XX.png      (vertical 256x512 posters/banners)
+  assets/textures/ads/board_XX.png   (horizontal 512x256 billboards)
+  assets/textures/ads/column_XX.png  (128x512 vertical sign columns)
+
+Run: python tools/generate_ads.py
+"""
+import random
+from pathlib import Path
+
+from PIL import Image, ImageDraw
+
+OUT = Path("assets/textures/ads")
+OUT.mkdir(parents=True, exist_ok=True)
+
+PALETTES = [
+    [(238, 51, 94), (255, 255, 255), (24, 24, 32)],
+    [(38, 206, 220), (24, 24, 40), (255, 255, 255)],
+    [(255, 196, 37), (30, 30, 34), (238, 51, 94)],
+    [(120, 90, 240), (255, 255, 255), (255, 196, 37)],
+    [(46, 230, 120), (18, 24, 24), (255, 255, 255)],
+    [(255, 255, 255), (238, 51, 94), (24, 24, 32)],
+    [(24, 28, 44), (38, 206, 220), (255, 196, 37)],
+    [(255, 120, 40), (255, 255, 255), (30, 30, 34)],
+]
+
+rng = random.Random(20260719)
+
+
+def glyph(d: ImageDraw.ImageDraw, x, y, s, color):
+    """A fake kanji-ish glyph: a few thick strokes in an s x s box."""
+    w = max(2, s // 7)
+    strokes = rng.randint(2, 4)
+    for _ in range(strokes):
+        kind = rng.randint(0, 2)
+        if kind == 0:  # horizontal bar
+            yy = y + rng.randint(0, s - w)
+            d.rectangle([x, yy, x + s, yy + w], fill=color)
+        elif kind == 1:  # vertical bar
+            xx = x + rng.randint(0, s - w)
+            d.rectangle([xx, y, xx + w, y + s], fill=color)
+        else:  # box
+            m = rng.randint(s // 5, s // 3)
+            d.rectangle([x + m, y + m, x + s - m, y + s - m], outline=color, width=w)
+
+
+def text_block(d, x, y, s, count, color, vertical=True):
+    for i in range(count):
+        if vertical:
+            glyph(d, x, y + i * int(s * 1.25), s, color)
+        else:
+            glyph(d, x + i * int(s * 1.25), y, s, color)
+
+
+def background(d, w, h, pal):
+    d.rectangle([0, 0, w, h], fill=pal[0])
+    layout = rng.randint(0, 3)
+    if layout == 0:  # diagonal split
+        d.polygon([(0, h), (w, h), (w, rng.randint(0, h // 2))], fill=pal[1])
+    elif layout == 1:  # bottom band
+        d.rectangle([0, int(h * 0.72), w, h], fill=pal[1])
+    elif layout == 2:  # big circle
+        r = int(min(w, h) * 0.42)
+        cx, cy = rng.randint(r, w - r), rng.randint(r, h - r)
+        d.ellipse([cx - r, cy - r, cx + r, cy + r], fill=pal[1])
+    else:  # stripes
+        n = rng.choice([3, 4])
+        for i in range(n):
+            if i % 2 == 0:
+                d.rectangle([i * w // n, 0, (i + 1) * w // n, h], fill=pal[1])
+
+
+def poster(path, w, h):
+    pal = rng.choice(PALETTES)
+    img = Image.new("RGB", (w, h))
+    d = ImageDraw.Draw(img)
+    background(d, w, h, pal)
+    ink = pal[2]
+    if h > w:  # vertical: glyph column + accent dot
+        s = w // 4
+        text_block(d, w - s - s // 2, s // 2, s, rng.randint(3, 5), ink, vertical=True)
+        if rng.random() < 0.6:
+            r = w // 6
+            d.ellipse([s // 2, h - 2 * r - s // 2, s // 2 + 2 * r, h - s // 2], fill=ink)
+    else:  # horizontal: glyph row
+        s = h // 3
+        text_block(d, s // 2, (h - s) // 2, s, rng.randint(3, 6), ink, vertical=False)
+    # border
+    d.rectangle([0, 0, w - 1, h - 1], outline=(15, 14, 20), width=max(3, w // 60))
+    img.save(path)
+
+
+def column(path, w, h):
+    """Vertical sign column: stacked glyphs, one per segment."""
+    pal = rng.choice(PALETTES)
+    img = Image.new("RGB", (w, h))
+    d = ImageDraw.Draw(img)
+    d.rectangle([0, 0, w, h], fill=pal[0])
+    s = int(w * 0.6)
+    n = h // int(s * 1.4)
+    for i in range(n):
+        glyph(d, (w - s) // 2, int(i * s * 1.4 + s * 0.25), s, pal[2])
+    d.rectangle([0, 0, w - 1, h - 1], outline=(15, 14, 20), width=3)
+    img.save(path)
+
+
+def main():
+    for i in range(10):
+        poster(OUT / f"ad_{i:02d}.png", 256, 512)
+    for i in range(8):
+        poster(OUT / f"board_{i:02d}.png", 512, 256)
+    for i in range(6):
+        column(OUT / f"column_{i:02d}.png", 128, 512)
+    print(f"generated {10 + 8 + 6} ad textures in {OUT}")
+
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    main()