---
phase: 02-gemini-integration-asset-pipeline
plan: 02
subsystem: content
tags: [fallback, svg, german-text, companion, i18n]

requires:
  - phase: 01-grundgeruest-tippmechanik
    provides: companion characters (CompanionType), level definitions (keys per level)
provides:
  - Static fallback text arrays (greetings, forest comments, letter intros)
  - 7 SVG fallback forest element images
affects: [02-04-companion-integration, 02-05-forest-rewards]

tech-stack:
  added: []
  patterns: [time-of-day keyed content, finger-to-letter mapping in fallback data]

key-files:
  created:
    - src/companion/fallbacks.ts
    - src/assets/fallback-images/blume.svg
    - src/assets/fallback-images/pilz.svg
    - src/assets/fallback-images/vogel.svg
    - src/assets/fallback-images/schmetterling.svg
    - src/assets/fallback-images/reh.svg
    - src/assets/fallback-images/baum.svg
    - src/assets/fallback-images/bach.svg
  modified: []

key-decisions:
  - "Fallback texts use ue/oe/ae transliteration for umlauts to match existing codebase convention"
  - "SVGs use radialGradient and opacity layering for watercolor feel, all under 2KB"

patterns-established:
  - "Fallback content pattern: typed arrays with helper functions for random selection"
  - "SVG style: 200x200 viewBox, pastel palette from spec, gradient-based soft rendering"

requirements-completed: [GAPI-04, GAPI-05]

duration: 2min
completed: 2026-03-29
---

# Phase 02 Plan 02: Fallback Content Summary

**Static German fallback texts (greetings, forest comments, letter intros for levels 1-6) and 7 pastel SVG forest element images**

## Performance

- **Duration:** 2 min
- **Started:** 2026-03-29T09:52:48Z
- **Completed:** 2026-03-29T09:55:07Z
- **Tasks:** 2
- **Files created:** 8

## Accomplishments
- 10 time-of-day keyed greetings, 10 forest discovery comments, 13 letter introductions covering all keys in levels 1-6
- All texts in simple German (max 25 words), no performance praise, nature-themed
- 7 SVG fallback images (blume, pilz, vogel, schmetterling, reh, baum, bach) in pastel watercolor style, all under 2KB

## Task Commits

Each task was committed atomically:

1. **Task 1: Fallback texts module** - `24bcbd1` (feat)
2. **Task 2: Fallback SVG images** - `66f8403` (feat)

## Files Created/Modified
- `src/companion/fallbacks.ts` - Typed fallback text arrays with TimeOfDay greetings, forest comments, letter intros, and helper functions
- `src/assets/fallback-images/blume.svg` - Flower with pink/purple gradient petals
- `src/assets/fallback-images/pilz.svg` - Fairy tale mushroom with pastel cap
- `src/assets/fallback-images/vogel.svg` - Small bird in blue/green tones
- `src/assets/fallback-images/schmetterling.svg` - Butterfly with purple/pink wings
- `src/assets/fallback-images/reh.svg` - Young deer with white spots
- `src/assets/fallback-images/baum.svg` - Magical tree with round green crown
- `src/assets/fallback-images/bach.svg` - Stream with stones in blue tones

## Decisions Made
- Used ue/oe/ae transliteration for umlauts in fallback texts, consistent with existing codebase convention (characters.ts uses same pattern)
- SVGs kept minimal (under 2KB each) using gradient-based rendering rather than complex paths for watercolor feel

## Deviations from Plan

None - plan executed exactly as written.

## Issues Encountered

None

## User Setup Required

None - no external service configuration required.

## Known Stubs

None - all content is complete and functional.

## Next Phase Readiness
- Fallback texts ready for companion integration (Plan 04)
- SVG images ready for forest reward display (Plan 05)
- Helper functions provide clean API for random fallback selection

## Self-Check: PASSED

All 8 created files verified present. Both task commits (24bcbd1, 66f8403) verified in git log.

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*Phase: 02-gemini-integration-asset-pipeline*
*Completed: 2026-03-29*
