static/css/tte_reference.css

/* =============================================================================

   TRANS-TEMPORAL EXPRESS — CSS Reference Stylesheet

   

   This is a REFERENCE stylesheet showing the developer how to implement

   the visual design system. It covers:

   - Design tokens / CSS variables

   - Cockpit frame layout

   - Era sign styling

   - Animation keyframes for all sequences

   - State-driven transitions

   - Overlay compositing

   

   The developer should integrate these patterns into the existing

   cockpit.css, adapting to the current DOM structure.

   ============================================================================= */

/* ─── DESIGN TOKENS ─── */
:root {
  /* Colors */
  --tte-brass: #C4943D;
  --tte-amber: #D4A843;
  --tte-burgundy: #6B2D3E;
  --tte-copper: #B87333;
  --tte-cyan: #8ED8D1;
  --tte-cream: #F5E6C8;
  --tte-dark: #1A0F08;
  --tte-darker: #0A0605;
  --tte-mahogany: #2A1810;
  
  /* Glows */
  --tte-glow-amber: rgba(212, 168, 67, 0.4);
  --tte-glow-cyan: rgba(142, 216, 209, 0.4);
  --tte-glow-brass: 0 0 20px rgba(196, 148, 61, 0.3);
  
  /* Typography */
  --tte-font-heading: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  --tte-font-body: 'Outfit', system-ui, sans-serif;
  --tte-font-mono: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
  
  /* Timing */
  --tte-fast: 0.3s ease;
  --tte-medium: 0.8s ease;
  --tte-slow: 2s ease-in-out;
  --tte-travel-progress: 0;
}


/* ─── COCKPIT LAYOUT ─── */

/* The main cockpit container fills the viewport */
.tte-cockpit {
  position: relative;
  width: 100vw;
  height: 100vh;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--tte-darker);
}

/* Viewport — the windshield area where world/travel content displays */
.tte-viewport {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 10;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.tte-viewport-content {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: opacity var(--tte-slow);
}

/* Cockpit frame overlay — positioned OVER the viewport */
/* This is the window arch, dashboard, and cab interior border */
.tte-cockpit-frame {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 100;
  pointer-events: none; /* Click-through so viewport is interactive */
  /* 

   * OPTION A: Use the generated cockpit_frame.png

   * background: url('/file=static/img/cockpit/cockpit_frame.png') center/cover no-repeat;

   *

   * OPTION B (RECOMMENDED): Build with CSS for flexibility

   */
}

/* CSS-built cockpit frame (recommended approach) */
.tte-cockpit-frame::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  /* Create the window arch shape with gradients */
  background:
    /* Top arch shadow */
    radial-gradient(ellipse 120% 30% at 50% 0%, var(--tte-mahogany) 0%, transparent 70%),
    /* Left panel */
    linear-gradient(90deg, var(--tte-mahogany) 0%, transparent 12%),
    /* Right panel */
    linear-gradient(270deg, var(--tte-mahogany) 0%, transparent 12%),
    /* Bottom dashboard */
    linear-gradient(0deg, var(--tte-dark) 0%, var(--tte-mahogany) 15%, transparent 35%);
  z-index: 100;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Brass trim on the window arch */
.tte-cockpit-frame::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 5% 8%;
  border: 3px solid var(--tte-brass);
  border-radius: 50% 50% 5% 5% / 30% 30% 5% 5%;
  box-shadow: 
    inset 0 0 30px rgba(196, 148, 61, 0.15),
    0 0 15px rgba(196, 148, 61, 0.1);
  z-index: 101;
  pointer-events: none;
}


/* ─── CHRONO-THROTTLE ─── */

.tte-throttle {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 5%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: 120;
  width: 120px;
  height: 200px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

.tte-throttle img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px var(--tte-glow-amber));
}

/* Throttle states */
.tte-throttle[data-direction="future"] {
  transform: translateX(-50%) rotate(-25deg);
}

.tte-throttle[data-direction="neutral"] {
  transform: translateX(-50%) rotate(0deg);
}

.tte-throttle[data-direction="past"] {
  transform: translateX(-50%) rotate(25deg);
}

/* Sparks on throttle activation */
.tte-throttle.active::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -20px;
  background: url('/file=static/img/overlays/spark_particles.png') center/contain no-repeat;
  mix-blend-mode: screen;
  animation: tte-spark-burst 0.8s ease-out forwards;
  pointer-events: none;
}


/* ─── COMM SCREEN ─── */

.tte-comm-screen {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 8%;
  right: 10%;
  width: 140px;
  height: 100px;
  z-index: 120;
}

.tte-comm-screen img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
}

/* Pulse when character is speaking */
.tte-comm-screen.speaking {
  animation: tte-comm-pulse 0.5s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}


/* ─── GAUGE CLUSTER ─── */

.tte-gauges {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 8%;
  left: 10%;
  width: 180px;
  height: 80px;
  z-index: 120;
}

/* Haywire during travel */
.tte-state-traveling .tte-gauges {
  animation: tte-gauge-shake 0.15s ease-in-out infinite;
}


/* ─── YEAR COUNTER ─── */

.tte-year-counter {
  position: absolute;
  top: 8%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: 130;
  font-family: var(--tte-font-heading);
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--tte-cream);
  text-shadow: 0 0 20px var(--tte-glow-amber);
  letter-spacing: 6px;
  text-align: center;
}

.tte-year-counter .tte-year-label {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-family: var(--tte-font-body);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 4px;
  color: var(--tte-brass);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}


/* ─── ERA STATION SIGNS ─── */
/* These are dynamically created HTML elements, NOT images */

.tte-era-sign {
  position: absolute;
  top: 35%;
  z-index: 60;
  padding: 10px 28px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a2a1a 0%, #0d1f0d 100%);
  border: 2px solid var(--tte-brass);
  border-radius: 3px;
  font-family: var(--tte-font-heading);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--tte-cream);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  box-shadow: var(--tte-glow-brass), inset 0 0 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
  text-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(196, 148, 61, 0.5);
  pointer-events: none;
  /* Initial position off-screen */
  transform: translateX(120vw);
}

/* Alternate sign position (some signs higher, some lower for depth) */
.tte-era-sign:nth-child(even) {
  top: 55%;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  opacity: 0.7;
  filter: blur(1px);
}

/* Brass post under the sign */
.tte-era-sign::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -40px;
  left: 50%;
  width: 4px;
  height: 40px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--tte-brass), var(--tte-copper));
  transform: translateX(-50%);
}

/* Flying animation — FUTURE direction (signs move right-to-left) */
@keyframes tte-sign-fly-future {
  from { transform: translateX(120vw) scale(0.8); opacity: 0; }
  10%  { opacity: 1; }
  90%  { opacity: 1; }
  to   { transform: translateX(-120vw) scale(1.2); opacity: 0; }
}

/* Flying animation — PAST direction (signs move left-to-right) */
@keyframes tte-sign-fly-past {
  from { transform: translateX(-120vw) scale(0.8); opacity: 0; }
  10%  { opacity: 1; }
  90%  { opacity: 1; }
  to   { transform: translateX(120vw) scale(1.2); opacity: 0; }
}

.tte-era-sign.future {
  animation: tte-sign-fly-future var(--sign-speed, 1.5s) linear forwards;
}

.tte-era-sign.past {
  animation: tte-sign-fly-past var(--sign-speed, 1.5s) linear forwards;
}

/* Current era sign (idle state — stationary, near tracks) */
.tte-current-era-sign {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 38%;
  right: 15%;
  z-index: 30;
  padding: 8px 20px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a2a1a 0%, #0d1f0d 100%);
  border: 2px solid var(--tte-brass);
  border-radius: 3px;
  font-family: var(--tte-font-heading);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--tte-cream);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  box-shadow: var(--tte-glow-brass);
  opacity: 0.8;
}


/* ─── OVERLAYS ─── */

.tte-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity var(--tte-slow);
}

/* Speed lines — during travel */
.tte-speed-lines {
  z-index: 50;
  background: url('/file=static/img/overlays/speed_lines.png') center/cover no-repeat;
  mix-blend-mode: screen;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: none;
}

.tte-state-traveling .tte-speed-lines {
  opacity: 0.7;
  animation: tte-speed-rotate 30s linear infinite;
}

/* Energy lines — during intro materialization */
.tte-energy-lines {
  z-index: 80;
  background: url('/file=static/img/overlays/energy_lines.png') center/cover no-repeat;
  mix-blend-mode: screen;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(0.5);
}

.tte-energy-lines.active {
  opacity: 1;
  animation: tte-shockwave 1.5s ease-out forwards;
}

/* Steam cloud — during landing reveal */
.tte-steam-cloud {
  z-index: 90;
  background: url('/file=static/img/overlays/steam_cloud.png') center/cover no-repeat;
  opacity: 0;
}

.tte-steam-cloud.active {
  opacity: 1;
  animation: tte-steam-drift 4s ease-in-out;
}

/* Film grain overlay (pure CSS, no image needed) */
.tte-film-grain {
  z-index: 200;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 256 256' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.9' numOctaves='4' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  opacity: 0.035;
  mix-blend-mode: overlay;
}

/* Vignette overlay (pure CSS) */
.tte-vignette {
  z-index: 150;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, transparent 50%, rgba(10, 6, 5, 0.6) 100%);
}


/* ─── ANIMATION KEYFRAMES ─── */

/* Screen shake — used during braking and impacts */
@keyframes tte-screen-shake {
  0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0); }
  10% { transform: translate(-4px, 3px); }
  20% { transform: translate(4px, -2px); }
  30% { transform: translate(-3px, 4px); }
  40% { transform: translate(3px, -4px); }
  50% { transform: translate(-2px, 2px); }
  60% { transform: translate(4px, -1px); }
  70% { transform: translate(-4px, 3px); }
  80% { transform: translate(2px, -3px); }
  90% { transform: translate(-1px, 2px); }
}

/* Violent shake — for braking sequence */
@keyframes tte-violent-shake {
  0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0) rotate(0deg); }
  10% { transform: translate(-8px, 5px) rotate(-0.5deg); }
  20% { transform: translate(7px, -6px) rotate(0.5deg); }
  30% { transform: translate(-6px, 8px) rotate(-0.3deg); }
  40% { transform: translate(8px, -4px) rotate(0.4deg); }
  50% { transform: translate(-5px, 6px) rotate(-0.4deg); }
  60% { transform: translate(6px, -8px) rotate(0.3deg); }
  70% { transform: translate(-7px, 4px) rotate(-0.5deg); }
  80% { transform: translate(4px, -5px) rotate(0.2deg); }
  90% { transform: translate(-3px, 3px) rotate(-0.1deg); }
}

/* Speed lines rotation */
@keyframes tte-speed-rotate {
  from { transform: rotate(0deg); }
  to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

/* Shockwave — energy lines expanding */
@keyframes tte-shockwave {
  0% { transform: scale(0.3); opacity: 0; }
  30% { opacity: 1; }
  100% { transform: scale(2.5); opacity: 0; }
}

/* Comm screen pulse */
@keyframes tte-comm-pulse {
  from { filter: brightness(1) drop-shadow(0 0 5px var(--tte-glow-cyan)); }
  to { filter: brightness(1.3) drop-shadow(0 0 15px var(--tte-glow-cyan)); }
}

/* Spark burst from throttle */
@keyframes tte-spark-burst {
  0% { transform: scale(0.5); opacity: 1; }
  100% { transform: scale(2); opacity: 0; }
}

/* Gauge shake during travel */
@keyframes tte-gauge-shake {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateX(0); }
  25% { transform: translateX(-2px); }
  75% { transform: translateX(2px); }
}

/* Steam drift */
@keyframes tte-steam-drift {
  0% { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(5%); }
  20% { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
  80% { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(-3%); }
  100% { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-5%); }
}

/* Idle viewport parallax drift */
@keyframes tte-idle-drift {
  0% { transform: scale(1.05) translate(0, 0); }
  33% { transform: scale(1.05) translate(-1%, 0.5%); }
  66% { transform: scale(1.05) translate(0.5%, -0.5%); }
  100% { transform: scale(1.05) translate(0, 0); }
}

/* Travel zoom — future (pushing forward) */
@keyframes tte-travel-zoom-future {
  from { transform: scale(1.0); }
  to { transform: scale(1.25); }
}

/* Travel zoom — past (pulling backward) */
@keyframes tte-travel-zoom-past {
  from { transform: scale(1.25); }
  to { transform: scale(1.0); }
}

/* Character breathing — subtle life */
@keyframes tte-character-breathe {
  0%, 100% { transform: scale(1.0); }
  50% { transform: scale(1.008); }
}

/* Gentle golden particle float */
@keyframes tte-particle-float {
  0% { transform: translateY(0) translateX(0); opacity: 0; }
  20% { opacity: 0.8; }
  80% { opacity: 0.8; }
  100% { transform: translateY(-100px) translateX(30px); opacity: 0; }
}

/* Intro ticket float */
@keyframes tte-ticket-float {
  0% { transform: scale(0.8) rotate(-5deg); opacity: 0; }
  30% { transform: scale(1) rotate(0deg); opacity: 1; }
  70% { transform: scale(1) rotate(2deg) translateY(0); }
  100% { transform: scale(0.7) rotate(0deg) translateY(200px); opacity: 0; }
}

/* Launch button pulse (dormant state) */
@keyframes tte-launch-pulse {
  0%, 100% { 
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--tte-glow-amber), inset 0 0 10px rgba(212, 168, 67, 0.1);
  }
  50% { 
    box-shadow: 0 0 25px var(--tte-glow-amber), inset 0 0 20px rgba(212, 168, 67, 0.2);
  }
}


/* ─── STATE-DRIVEN TRANSITIONS ─── */

/* Dormant — cockpit idle, waiting for launch */
.tte-state-dormant .tte-idle-viewport {
  opacity: 1;
  animation: tte-idle-drift 20s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.tte-state-dormant .tte-launch-btn {
  animation: tte-launch-pulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* Traveling — high-speed time travel */
.tte-state-traveling {
  animation: tte-screen-shake 0.3s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.tte-state-traveling .tte-idle-viewport {
  opacity: 0;
}

.tte-state-traveling .tte-travel-bg {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Braking — violent stop */
.tte-state-braking {
  animation: tte-violent-shake 0.15s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* Conversation — calm, world visible */
.tte-state-conversation .tte-cockpit-frame {
  filter: brightness(0.8); /* Dim frame to emphasize viewport */
}

.tte-state-conversation .tte-character {
  animation: tte-character-breathe 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}


/* ─── RESPONSIVE ─── */

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .tte-year-counter {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
  }
  
  .tte-throttle {
    width: 80px;
    height: 140px;
  }
  
  .tte-era-sign {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    padding: 8px 20px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 520px) {
  .tte-year-counter {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
  }
  
  .tte-gauges,
  .tte-comm-screen {
    display: none; /* Hide on very small screens */
  }
}


/* ─── ACCESSIBILITY ─── */

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after {
    animation-duration: 0.001ms !important;
    transition-duration: 0.001ms !important;
  }
}