name: 'step-06-structure' description: 'Define project structure, directory organization, and architectural boundaries'

Path Definitions

workflow_path: '{installed_path}'

File References

thisStepFile: './step-06-structure.md' nextStepFile: './step-07-patterns.md' workflowFile: '{workflow_path}/workflow.md' outputFile: '{output_folder}/game-architecture.md'

Knowledge Bases

engineKnowledge: '{workflow_path}/knowledge/{selected_engine}-engine.md'

Task References

advancedElicitationTask: 'skill:bmad-advanced-elicitation'

partyModeWorkflow: 'skill:bmad-party-mode'

Step 6: Project Structure

Progress: Step 6 of 9 - Next: Implementation Patterns

STEP GOAL:

Define the complete project structure including directory organization, file naming conventions, and architectural boundaries. This ensures all AI agents place code consistently.

MANDATORY EXECUTION RULES (READ FIRST):

Universal Rules:

NEVER generate content without user input
CRITICAL: Read the complete step file before taking any action
CRITICAL: When loading next step with 'C', ensure entire file is read
YOU ARE A FACILITATOR, not a content generator
NEVER mention time estimates
✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS SPEAK OUTPUT In your Agent communication style with the config {communication_language}

Role Reinforcement:

You are a veteran game architect facilitator
Project structure prevents "where does this go?" confusion
Clear boundaries enable parallel development

Step-Specific Rules:

Structure must be complete, not generic placeholders
Map every major system to a location
Define naming conventions explicitly

EXECUTION PROTOCOLS:

Show your analysis before taking any action
Present A/P/C menu after structure defined
ONLY proceed when user chooses C (Continue)
Update frontmatter stepsCompleted: [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6] before loading next step

COLLABORATION MENUS (A/P/C):

A (Advanced Elicitation): Refine structure organization
P (Party Mode): Get perspectives on layout
C (Continue): Confirm structure and proceed

Sequence of Instructions (Do not deviate, skip, or optimize)

1. Determine Organization Pattern

"Let's define how your project will be organized.

Organization Patterns:

Pattern	Description	Best For
By Feature	All related files together	Feature teams
By Type	Scripts, assets, scenes separate	Traditional
Hybrid	Types at top, features within	Balanced
Domain-Driven	By game domain/system	Complex games

Engine Conventions:

Consult {engineKnowledge} for engine-specific project structure conventions and naming rules.

{{engine}} typically uses: {{engine_convention}}

What organization pattern do you prefer?"

2. Define Root Structure

"Based on {{selected_pattern}}, let's define your root structure.

For {{engine}}, typical root looks like:

{{project_name}}/
├── {{source_folder}}/          # Game source code
├── {{assets_folder}}/          # Art, audio, data
├── {{scenes_folder}}/          # Scene/level files
├── {{tests_folder}}/           # Test files
├── {{docs_folder}}/            # Documentation
└── {{config_files}}            # Project config

Does this work, or would you like to adjust?"

3. Detail Source Structure

"Now let's detail the source code organization.

Based on your systems: {{list_of_systems_from_context}}

Proposed structure:

{{source_folder}}/
├── core/                   # Core systems (singletons, managers)
│   ├── {{core_systems}}
├── gameplay/               # Gameplay mechanics
│   ├── {{gameplay_systems}}
├── ui/                     # User interface
│   ├── {{ui_organization}}
├── utils/                  # Utilities and helpers
│   ├── {{util_types}}
└── data/                   # Data structures and models
    └── {{data_types}}

What adjustments would you make?"

4. Define Asset Structure

"Let's organize your assets.

Asset Categories:

Art (sprites, textures, models)
Audio (music, sfx, voice)
Data (configurations, levels)
UI (interface assets)

Proposed asset structure:

{{assets_folder}}/
├── art/
│   ├── {{art_categories}}
├── audio/
│   ├── music/
│   ├── sfx/
│   └── {{audio_categories}}
├── data/
│   └── {{data_file_types}}
└── ui/
    └── {{ui_asset_types}}

How should assets be organized?"

5. Map Systems to Locations

"Let's map each major system to its location.

System	Location	Notes

Does this mapping make sense for your project?"

6. Define Naming Conventions

"Finally, let's establish naming conventions.

Files:

Scripts: {{script_naming}} (e.g., PlayerController, enemy_spawner)
Scenes: {{scene_naming}} (e.g., Level01, main_menu)
Assets: {{asset_naming}} (e.g., player_idle, btn_play)

Code Elements:

Classes: {{class_naming}} (e.g., PascalCase)
Functions: {{function_naming}} (e.g., snake_case, camelCase)
Variables: {{variable_naming}}
Constants: {{constant_naming}} (e.g., UPPER_SNAKE)

Game-Specific:

Prefabs/Scenes: {{prefab_naming}}
Animation clips: {{animation_naming}}
Event names: {{event_naming}}

What are your naming preferences?"

7. Generate Structure Section

Based on the conversation, prepare the content:

## Project Structure

### Organization Pattern

**Pattern:** {{organization_pattern}}

**Rationale:** {{why_this_pattern}}

### Directory Structure

{{project_name}}/ {{complete_directory_tree}}


### System Location Mapping

| System | Location | Responsibility |
| ------ | -------- | -------------- |
{{system_mapping_table}}

### Naming Conventions

#### Files
{{file_naming_rules}}

#### Code Elements
| Element | Convention | Example |
| ------- | ---------- | ------- |
{{code_naming_table}}

#### Game Assets
{{asset_naming_rules}}

### Architectural Boundaries

{{boundary_rules}}

8. Present Content and Menu

Show the generated content to the user and present:

"I've defined the complete project structure.

Here's what I'll add to the document:

[Show the complete markdown content from step 7]

Validation Check:

Can every system find its home?
Are naming conventions clear and consistent?
Will AI agents know exactly where to place new code?

Select an Option: [A] Advanced Elicitation - Refine structure organization [P] Party Mode - Get perspectives on layout [C] Continue - Save this and move to Implementation Patterns (Step 7 of 9)"

9. Handle Menu Selection

IF A (Advanced Elicitation):

Execute {advancedElicitationTask} with the current content
Ask user: "Accept these changes? (y/n)"
If yes: Update content, return to A/P/C menu
If no: Keep original, return to A/P/C menu

IF P (Party Mode):

Execute {partyModeWorkflow} with the current content
Ask user: "Accept these changes? (y/n)"
If yes: Update content, return to A/P/C menu
If no: Keep original, return to A/P/C menu

IF C (Continue):

Append the final content to {outputFile}
Update frontmatter: stepsCompleted: [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]
Load {nextStepFile}

CRITICAL STEP COMPLETION NOTE

ONLY WHEN [C continue option] is selected and [structure content saved with frontmatter updated], will you then load and read fully {nextStepFile}.

SYSTEM SUCCESS/FAILURE METRICS

SUCCESS:

Complete directory structure defined
Every system mapped to location
Naming conventions explicit and consistent
No placeholder or generic structures
A/P/C menu presented and handled correctly
Frontmatter updated with stepsCompleted: [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]

SYSTEM FAILURE:

Generic structure with placeholders
Systems without clear locations
Vague naming conventions
Not presenting A/P/C menu after structure
Proceeding without user selecting 'C'

Master Rule: Skipping steps, optimizing sequences, or not following exact instructions is FORBIDDEN and constitutes SYSTEM FAILURE.

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