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202 lines
8.9 KiB
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# Game Design Document Quality Checklist
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## Document Completeness
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### Executive Summary
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- [ ] **Core Concept** - Game concept is clearly explained in 2-3 sentences
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- [ ] **Target Audience** - Primary and secondary audiences defined with demographics
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- [ ] **Platform Requirements** - Technical platforms and requirements specified
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- [ ] **Unique Selling Points** - 3-5 key differentiators from competitors identified
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- [ ] **Technical Foundation** - Phaser 3 + TypeScript requirements confirmed
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### Game Design Foundation
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- [ ] **Game Pillars** - 3-5 core design pillars defined and actionable
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- [ ] **Core Gameplay Loop** - 30-60 second loop documented with specific timings
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- [ ] **Win/Loss Conditions** - Clear victory and failure states defined
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- [ ] **Player Motivation** - Clear understanding of why players will engage
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- [ ] **Scope Realism** - Game scope is achievable with available resources
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## Gameplay Mechanics
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### Core Mechanics Documentation
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- [ ] **Primary Mechanics** - 3-5 core mechanics detailed with implementation notes
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- [ ] **Mechanic Integration** - How mechanics work together is clear
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- [ ] **Player Input** - All input methods specified for each platform
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- [ ] **System Responses** - Game responses to player actions documented
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- [ ] **Performance Impact** - Performance considerations for each mechanic noted
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### Controls and Interaction
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- [ ] **Multi-Platform Controls** - Desktop, mobile, and gamepad controls defined
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- [ ] **Input Responsiveness** - Requirements for responsive game feel specified
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- [ ] **Accessibility Options** - Control customization and accessibility considered
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- [ ] **Touch Optimization** - Mobile-specific control adaptations designed
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- [ ] **Edge Case Handling** - Unusual input scenarios addressed
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## Progression and Balance
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### Player Progression
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- [ ] **Progression Type** - Linear, branching, or metroidvania approach defined
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- [ ] **Key Milestones** - Major progression points documented
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- [ ] **Unlock System** - What players unlock and when is specified
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- [ ] **Difficulty Scaling** - How challenge increases over time is detailed
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- [ ] **Player Agency** - Meaningful player choices and consequences defined
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### Game Balance
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- [ ] **Balance Parameters** - Numeric values for key game systems provided
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- [ ] **Difficulty Curve** - Appropriate challenge progression designed
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- [ ] **Economy Design** - Resource systems balanced for engagement
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- [ ] **Player Testing** - Plan for validating balance through playtesting
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- [ ] **Iteration Framework** - Process for adjusting balance post-implementation
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## Level Design Framework
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### Level Structure
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- [ ] **Level Types** - Different level categories defined with purposes
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- [ ] **Level Progression** - How players move through levels specified
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- [ ] **Duration Targets** - Expected play time for each level type
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- [ ] **Difficulty Distribution** - Appropriate challenge spread across levels
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- [ ] **Replay Value** - Elements that encourage repeated play designed
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### Content Guidelines
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- [ ] **Level Creation Rules** - Clear guidelines for level designers
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- [ ] **Mechanic Introduction** - How new mechanics are taught in levels
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- [ ] **Pacing Variety** - Mix of action, puzzle, and rest moments planned
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- [ ] **Secret Content** - Hidden areas and optional challenges designed
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- [ ] **Accessibility Options** - Multiple difficulty levels or assist modes considered
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## Technical Implementation Readiness
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### Performance Requirements
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- [ ] **Frame Rate Targets** - 60 FPS target with minimum acceptable rates
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- [ ] **Memory Budgets** - Maximum memory usage limits defined
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- [ ] **Load Time Goals** - Acceptable loading times for different content
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- [ ] **Battery Optimization** - Mobile battery usage considerations addressed
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- [ ] **Scalability Plan** - How performance scales across different devices
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### Platform Specifications
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- [ ] **Desktop Requirements** - Minimum and recommended PC/Mac specs
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- [ ] **Mobile Optimization** - iOS and Android specific requirements
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- [ ] **Browser Compatibility** - Supported browsers and versions listed
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- [ ] **Cross-Platform Features** - Shared and platform-specific features identified
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- [ ] **Update Strategy** - Plan for post-launch updates and patches
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### Asset Requirements
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- [ ] **Art Style Definition** - Clear visual style with reference materials
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- [ ] **Asset Specifications** - Technical requirements for all asset types
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- [ ] **Audio Requirements** - Music and sound effect specifications
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- [ ] **UI/UX Guidelines** - User interface design principles established
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- [ ] **Localization Plan** - Text and cultural localization requirements
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## Development Planning
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### Implementation Phases
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- [ ] **Phase Breakdown** - Development divided into logical phases
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- [ ] **Epic Definitions** - Major development epics identified
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- [ ] **Dependency Mapping** - Prerequisites between features documented
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- [ ] **Risk Assessment** - Technical and design risks identified with mitigation
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- [ ] **Milestone Planning** - Key deliverables and deadlines established
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### Team Requirements
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- [ ] **Role Definitions** - Required team roles and responsibilities
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- [ ] **Skill Requirements** - Technical skills needed for implementation
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- [ ] **Resource Allocation** - Time and effort estimates for major features
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- [ ] **External Dependencies** - Third-party tools, assets, or services needed
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- [ ] **Communication Plan** - How team members will coordinate work
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## Quality Assurance
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### Success Metrics
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- [ ] **Technical Metrics** - Measurable technical performance goals
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- [ ] **Gameplay Metrics** - Player engagement and retention targets
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- [ ] **Quality Benchmarks** - Standards for bug rates and polish level
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- [ ] **User Experience Goals** - Specific UX objectives and measurements
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- [ ] **Business Objectives** - Commercial or project success criteria
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### Testing Strategy
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- [ ] **Playtesting Plan** - How and when player feedback will be gathered
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- [ ] **Technical Testing** - Performance and compatibility testing approach
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- [ ] **Balance Validation** - Methods for confirming game balance
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- [ ] **Accessibility Testing** - Plan for testing with diverse players
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- [ ] **Iteration Process** - How feedback will drive design improvements
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## Documentation Quality
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### Clarity and Completeness
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- [ ] **Clear Writing** - All sections are well-written and understandable
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- [ ] **Complete Coverage** - No major game systems left undefined
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- [ ] **Actionable Detail** - Enough detail for developers to create implementation stories
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- [ ] **Consistent Terminology** - Game terms used consistently throughout
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- [ ] **Reference Materials** - Links to inspiration, research, and additional resources
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### Maintainability
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- [ ] **Version Control** - Change log established for tracking revisions
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- [ ] **Update Process** - Plan for maintaining document during development
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- [ ] **Team Access** - All team members can access and reference the document
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- [ ] **Search Functionality** - Document organized for easy reference and searching
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- [ ] **Living Document** - Process for incorporating feedback and changes
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## Stakeholder Alignment
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### Team Understanding
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- [ ] **Shared Vision** - All team members understand and agree with the game vision
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- [ ] **Role Clarity** - Each team member understands their contribution
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- [ ] **Decision Framework** - Process for making design decisions during development
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- [ ] **Conflict Resolution** - Plan for resolving disagreements about design choices
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- [ ] **Communication Channels** - Regular meetings and feedback sessions planned
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### External Validation
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- [ ] **Market Validation** - Competitive analysis and market fit assessment
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- [ ] **Technical Validation** - Feasibility confirmed with technical team
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- [ ] **Resource Validation** - Required resources available and committed
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- [ ] **Timeline Validation** - Development schedule is realistic and achievable
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- [ ] **Quality Validation** - Quality standards align with available time and resources
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## Final Readiness Assessment
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### Implementation Preparedness
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- [ ] **Story Creation Ready** - Document provides sufficient detail for story creation
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- [ ] **Architecture Alignment** - Game design aligns with technical capabilities
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- [ ] **Asset Production** - Asset requirements enable art and audio production
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- [ ] **Development Workflow** - Clear path from design to implementation
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- [ ] **Quality Assurance** - Testing and validation processes established
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### Document Approval
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- [ ] **Design Review Complete** - Document reviewed by all relevant stakeholders
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- [ ] **Technical Review Complete** - Technical feasibility confirmed
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- [ ] **Business Review Complete** - Project scope and goals approved
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- [ ] **Final Approval** - Document officially approved for implementation
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- [ ] **Baseline Established** - Current version established as development baseline
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## Overall Assessment
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**Document Quality Rating:** ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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**Ready for Development:** [ ] Yes [ ] No
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**Key Recommendations:**
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_List any critical items that need attention before moving to implementation phase._
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**Next Steps:**
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_Outline immediate next actions for the team based on this assessment._
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