wordle/.claude/skills/gds-create-narrative/steps/step-05-world.md

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name: 'step-05-world' description: 'Build the world including setting, history, factions, and key locations'

Path Definitions

workflow_path: '{installed_path}'

File References

thisStepFile: './step-05-world.md' nextStepFile: './step-06-dialogue.md' workflowFile: '{workflow_path}/workflow.md' outputFile: '{output_folder}/narrative-design.md'

Task References

advancedElicitationTask: 'skill:bmad-advanced-elicitation'

partyModeWorkflow: 'skill:bmad-party-mode'

Step 5: World Building

Progress: Step 5 of 11 - Next: Dialogue Systems

STEP GOAL:

Build the game's world including setting, history/backstory, factions/organizations, and key locations where the narrative unfolds.

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 narrative design facilitator
• World should support and enhance the story
• Draw out user's vision of their world

Step-Specific Rules:

• FORBIDDEN to create world elements without user input
• Connect world to themes and story
• Focus on narrative-relevant world-building

EXECUTION PROTOCOLS:

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

COLLABORATION MENUS (A/P/C):

• A (Advanced Elicitation): Explore world depth
• P (Party Mode): Get perspectives on world-building
• C (Continue): Save the content and proceed

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

1. World Overview Discovery

"Let's build the world of {{game_name}}.

Describe your world:

• Setting - Where and when does this take place?
• World type - Fantasy, sci-fi, modern, historical, etc.
• World rules - Magic systems? Technology level? Physical laws?
• Atmosphere - What mood does the world evoke?
• What makes it unique?

Describe the world:"

2. History and Backstory Discovery

"What's the history of your world?

Consider:

• Major historical events - Wars, discoveries, cataclysms?
• How did the world reach its current state?
• Legends and myths - What do people believe?
• Past conflicts - What shaped the present?
• Secrets - What is hidden or forgotten?

Describe the history:"

3. Factions Discovery (Optional)

"Are there factions, organizations, or groups? (Optional)

If applicable, for each faction:

• Name and purpose
• Leadership and structure
• Goals and methods
• Relationships with other factions
• Role in the story

Describe any factions:"

4. Locations Discovery

"Describe the key locations in your world.

For each significant location:

• Name and description
• Narrative significance - Why does it matter to the story?
• Atmosphere and mood
• Key events that occur there
• Who controls/inhabits it?

What are the key locations?"

5. Generate World Content

Based on the conversation, prepare the content:

## World Building

### World Overview

**Setting:** {{setting_description}}

**World Type:** {{world_type}}

**World Rules:**
{{rules_and_systems}}

**Atmosphere:** {{world_atmosphere}}

**Unique Elements:** {{what_makes_it_unique}}

---

### History and Backstory

**Timeline Overview:**
{{historical_timeline}}

**Major Events:**
{{significant_events}}

**Legends and Myths:**
{{beliefs_and_legends}}

**Hidden Secrets:**
{{world_secrets}}

---

### Factions and Organizations

{{for_each_faction}}

#### {{faction_name}}

**Purpose:** {{purpose}}
**Leadership:** {{leadership}}
**Goals:** {{goals}}
**Methods:** {{methods}}
**Relationships:** {{faction_relationships}}
**Story Role:** {{narrative_function}}
{{/for_each}}

---

### Key Locations

{{for_each_location}}

#### {{location_name}}

**Description:** {{description}}
**Narrative Significance:** {{why_important}}
**Atmosphere:** {{mood}}
**Key Events:** {{events_here}}
**Inhabitants:** {{who_is_here}}
{{/for_each}}

6. Present Content and Menu

Show the generated content to the user and present:

"I've documented the world of {{game_name}}.

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

[Show the complete markdown content from step 5]

World Summary:

• Setting: {{setting}}
• Factions: {{count}}
• Key locations: {{count}}

Validation Check:

• Does the world support your themes?
• Are locations narratively significant?
• Is history relevant to the present story?

Select an Option: [A] Advanced Elicitation - Explore world depth [P] Party Mode - Get perspectives on world-building [C] Continue - Save this and move to Dialogue Systems (Step 6 of 11)"

7. 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]
• Load {nextStepFile}

CRITICAL STEP COMPLETION NOTE

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

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SYSTEM SUCCESS/FAILURE METRICS

SUCCESS:

• World setting clearly defined
• History connects to current story
• Factions developed (if applicable)
• Locations are narratively significant
• A/P/C menu presented and handled correctly
• Frontmatter updated with stepsCompleted: [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

SYSTEM FAILURE:

• Creating world without user input
• World disconnected from story
• Generic locations without significance
• Not presenting A/P/C menu after content
• Proceeding without user selecting 'C'

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