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Implementation Plan: NERV UI Theme

Phase 1: Research & Theme Infrastructure [checkpoint: 4b78e77]

  • Task: Research existing theme implementation in src/theme.py and src/theme_2.py. 3fa4f64
  • Task: Create a new src/theme_nerv.py to house the NERV color constants and theme application logic. 3fa4f64
  • Task: Conductor - User Manual Verification 'Phase 1: Research & Theme Infrastructure' (Protocol in workflow.md) 4b78e77

Phase 2: Base NERV Theme Implementation (Colors & Geometry) [checkpoint: 9c38ea7]

  • Task: Implement the "Black Void" and "Phosphor" color palette in src/theme_nerv.py. 3fa4f64
  • Task: Implement "Hard Edges" by setting all rounding parameters to 0.0 in the NERV theme. 3fa4f64
  • Task: Write unit tests to verify that the NERV theme correctly applies colors and geometry settings. de0d9f3
  • Task: Conductor - User Manual Verification 'Phase 2: Base NERV Theme Implementation' (Protocol in workflow.md) 9c38ea7

Phase 3: Visual Effects (Scanlines & Status Flickering) [checkpoint: ceb0c7d]

  • Task: Research how to implement a scanline overlay in ImGui (e.g., using a full-screen transparent texture or a custom draw list). 05a2b8e
  • Task: Implement the subtle scanline overlay (6% opacity). 05a2b8e
  • Task: Implement "Status Flickering" logic for active system indicators (e.g., a periodic alpha modification for specific text elements). 05a2b8e
  • Task: Write tests to verify the visual effect triggers (e.g., checking if the scanline overlay is rendered). 4f4fa10
  • Task: Conductor - User Manual Verification 'Phase 3: Visual Effects' (Protocol in workflow.md) ceb0c7d

Phase 4: Alert Pulsing & Error States [checkpoint: d9495f6]

  • Task: Implement "Alert Pulsing" logic that can be triggered by application error events. d9495f6
  • Task: Integrate Alert Pulsing with the NERV theme (shifting borders/background to Alert Red). d9495f6
  • Task: Write tests to verify that an error state triggers the pulsing effect in the NERV theme. d9495f6
  • Task: Conductor - User Manual Verification 'Phase 4: Alert Pulsing & Error States' (Protocol in workflow.md) d9495f6

Phase 5: Integration & Theme Selector [checkpoint: afcb1bf]

  • Task: Add "NERV" to the theme selection dropdown in src/gui_2.py. afcb1bf
  • Task: Ensure that switching to the NERV theme correctly initializes all visual effects (scanlines, etc.). afcb1bf
  • Task: Final UX verification and performance check of the NERV theme. afcb1bf
  • Task: Conductor - User Manual Verification 'Phase 5: Integration & Theme Selector' (Protocol in workflow.md) afcb1bf

Phase 6: NERV Theme Refinement (Contrast & Readability) [checkpoint: 9facecb]

  • Task: Fix text readability by ensuring high-contrast text on bright backgrounds (e.g., black text on orange title bars). 9facecb
  • Task: Adjust the NERV palette to use Data Green or Steel for standard text, reserving Orange for accents and backgrounds. 9facecb
  • Task: Update gui_2.py to push/pop style colors for headers if necessary to maintain readability. 9facecb
  • Task: Conductor - User Manual Verification 'Phase 6: NERV Theme Refinement' (Protocol in workflow.md) 9facecb

Phase 7: CRT Filter Implementation [checkpoint: e635c29]

  • Task: Research and implement a more sophisticated "CRT Filter" beyond simple scanlines (e.g., adding a vignette, noise, or subtle color aberration). e635c29
  • Task: Implement a "CRT Filter" toggle in the theme settings. e635c29
  • Task: Integrate the new CRT filter into the gui_2.py rendering loop. e635c29
  • Task: Conductor - User Manual Verification 'Phase 7: CRT Filter Implementation' (Protocol in workflow.md) e635c29