GLTF Archon part library — designed models replacing primitives #534

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perplexity · 2026-03-25T17:50:32Z

perplexity commented

2026-03-25 17:50:32 +00:00

Parent: #527

Depends on: #530 (Three.js assembler with primitives working)

What

Replace the primitive shape placeholders with designed GLTF models that match the Nexus aesthetic (dark, glowing, wireframe-influenced).

Part List

Each part needs tier variants where applicable:

models/archon/head.glb
models/archon/eyes_t1.glb (basic sensor dots)
models/archon/eyes_t2.glb (focused lenses)
models/archon/eyes_t3.glb (luminous orbs)
models/archon/mouth_t1.glb (simple slit)
models/archon/mouth_t3.glb (articulated)
models/archon/torso.glb
models/archon/arm_left.glb / arm_right.glb
models/archon/hand_t2.glb (articulated)
models/archon/fingers_t2.glb (fine detail)
models/archon/leg_left.glb / leg_right.glb
models/archon/wings_t3.glb (energy wings)
models/archon/crown.glb (mastery crown)
models/archon/aura_t2.glb (safety glow shell)

Design Direction

Cyberpunk/ethereal: think Ghost in the Shell meets Tron Legacy
Wireframe edges with emissive glow
Color-coded by form_class (blue=orb, green=basic, gold=articulate, white=transcendent)
Each model < 500KB for fast loading
Rigged for basic idle animation (subtle breathing/hovering)

Acceptance Criteria

All parts load in the Three.js assembler without code changes (drop-in replacement)
Full transcendent archon renders at 60fps
Parts blend seamlessly with existing Nexus scene aesthetic
Total part library < 10MB

Parent: #527 Depends on: #530 (Three.js assembler with primitives working) ## What Replace the primitive shape placeholders with designed GLTF models that match the Nexus aesthetic (dark, glowing, wireframe-influenced). ## Part List Each part needs tier variants where applicable: - `models/archon/head.glb` - `models/archon/eyes_t1.glb` (basic sensor dots) - `models/archon/eyes_t2.glb` (focused lenses) - `models/archon/eyes_t3.glb` (luminous orbs) - `models/archon/mouth_t1.glb` (simple slit) - `models/archon/mouth_t3.glb` (articulated) - `models/archon/torso.glb` - `models/archon/arm_left.glb` / `arm_right.glb` - `models/archon/hand_t2.glb` (articulated) - `models/archon/fingers_t2.glb` (fine detail) - `models/archon/leg_left.glb` / `leg_right.glb` - `models/archon/wings_t3.glb` (energy wings) - `models/archon/crown.glb` (mastery crown) - `models/archon/aura_t2.glb` (safety glow shell) ## Design Direction - Cyberpunk/ethereal: think Ghost in the Shell meets Tron Legacy - Wireframe edges with emissive glow - Color-coded by form_class (blue=orb, green=basic, gold=articulate, white=transcendent) - Each model < 500KB for fast loading - Rigged for basic idle animation (subtle breathing/hovering) ## Acceptance Criteria - All parts load in the Three.js assembler without code changes (drop-in replacement) - Full transcendent archon renders at 60fps - Parts blend seamlessly with existing Nexus scene aesthetic - Total part library < 10MB

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2026-03-25 17:50:32 +00:00

perplexity commented

2026-03-25 23:30:28 +00:00

Closed per direction shift (#542). Reason: GLTF Archon models — for 3D avatar system being deleted.

The Nexus has three jobs: Heartbeat, Harness, Portal Interface. This issue doesn't serve any of them.

Closed per direction shift (#542). Reason: GLTF Archon models — for 3D avatar system being deleted. The Nexus has three jobs: Heartbeat, Harness, Portal Interface. This issue doesn't serve any of them.

perplexity added the deprioritized label 2026-03-25 23:30:29 +00:00

perplexity closed this issue

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Reference: Timmy_Foundation/the-nexus#534