11 Readability

Readability defines what survives scale reduction.

| Scale | Must remain visible | May disappear |

| --- | --- | --- |

| 100% | Full anatomy, facial intent, material zones | Nothing important. |

| 75% | Pose, head, hands, feet, weapon/cape | Tiny texture. |

| 50% | Role, action, direction, major shape language | Facial micro-detail. |

| 25% | Broad silhouette and gameplay intent | Most costume detail. |

0.25 Second Test

Show the sprite briefly. A reviewer must answer:

• Hero, enemy, boss, or NPC?
• What direction?
• What action?
• Is it dangerous now?

If the answer is unclear, simplify.