gdd-writer

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps solo game developers create and maintain Game Design Documents (GDDs) that serve as a lean, living memory of their project, evolving with development rather than becoming outdated.

Core Features & Use Cases

• Phased GDD Approach: Guides users through creating a Minimum Viable GDD before prototyping and expanding it afterward.
• Design Pillar Integration: Emphasizes defining core feelings and experiences, not just features, to guide decisions.
• Use Case: When starting a new indie game project, use this Skill to quickly draft a Vision Statement, Design Pillars, Core Loop, and Scope Definition before writing any code. Later, after a prototype confirms the core mechanics, expand the GDD with detailed Player Mechanics and Content Structure.

Quick Start

Use the gdd-writer skill to help me write the Vision Statement for my new game.