gds-create-narrative

Define and manage an 11-step narrative design workflow for game documents.

212|23|Updated Jan 15, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/bmad-code-org/bmad-module-game-dev-studio --skill gds-create-narrative-bmad-code-org
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
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Skill: gds-create-narrative
Source: https://github.com/bmad-code-org/bmad-module-game-dev-studio/tree/main/src/workflows/2-design/gds-create-narrative
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/bmad-code-org/bmad-module-game-dev-studio --skill gds-create-narrative-bmad-code-org

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps teams collaboratively design a comprehensive Narrative Design Document (NDD) that aligns story, world-building, and delivery with production planning for games.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Guided, step-by-step workflow from initialization to completion that captures premise, themes, structure, beats, characters, world, dialogue, environment, delivery, integration, and production.
  • Interactive facilitation using A/P/C menus to refine content with user input and guardrails, ensuring the user remains in control.
  • Structured outputs including a frontmatter-backed Narrative Design Document ready for handoff to design and development teams.

Quick Start

Kick off the workflow by invoking the gds-create-narrative skill to begin drafting the Narrative Design Document.

Frequently Asked Questions about gds-create-narrative

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I create a narrative design document for game development collaboratively?▼

You can manage game narrative design using a guided 11-step workflow that produces a complete GDS-style narrative document. It applies to any game genre and uses interactive prompts with A/P/C menus to control progress while requiring user input for content.

What is a GDS-style narrative design workflow for world-building and story beats?▼

A GDS-style narrative design workflow is a structured process that aligns story, world-building, and delivery with production planning. It captures story beats, characters, and environment details through interactive facilitation, ensuring the user remains in control via A/P/C menus.

Can I use this narrative design workflow for any game genre?▼

Yes, this narrative design workflow supports all game genres. It applies an 11-step process from initialization to completion, using interactive prompts to adapt content to your specific genre requirements while maintaining user control.

How do I control the progress of the narrative design document generation?▼

You control the narrative design workflow progress using A/P/C menus that provide interactive facilitation and guardrails. This ensures you remain in control of content refinement throughout all 11 steps from initialization to completion.

What steps are included in a complete narrative design document workflow?▼

The narrative design workflow includes 11 steps covering initialization, premise, themes, structure, story beats, characters, world-building, dialogue, environment, delivery, integration, and production. Each step uses interactive prompts to capture user input.

Does the narrative design workflow require user input for content generation?▼

Yes, the workflow requires user input for content generation to satisfy safety and collaboration requirements. Interactive prompts and A/P/C menus ensure you provide the creative content while the skill manages the document structure.