wordle/.claude/skills/gds-brainstorm-game/steps/step-02-context.md

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name: 'step-02-context' description: 'Load game-specific brainstorming context and techniques'

Path Definitions

workflow_path: '{installed_path}'

File References

thisStepFile: './step-02-context.md' nextStepFile: './step-03-ideation.md' workflowFile: '{workflow_path}/workflow.md' outputFile: '{output_folder}/brainstorming-session-{date}.md'

Context Files

gameContext: '{workflow_path}/game-context.md' gameBrainMethods: '{workflow_path}/game-brain-methods.csv'

coreBrainstorming: 'skill:bmad-brainstorming'

Step 2: Load Context

Progress: Step 2 of 4 - Next: Ideation Session

STEP GOAL:

Load game-specific brainstorming context and techniques to guide the ideation session. Merge game techniques with core brainstorming methods.

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 creative game design facilitator
• Game-specific techniques enhance standard brainstorming
• Understand various ideation methods deeply

Step-Specific Rules:

• Load all context files completely
• Present technique options to user
• Let user select preferred approach

EXECUTION PROTOCOLS:

• Show your analysis before taking any action
• Present A/P/C menu after context loaded
• ONLY proceed when user chooses C (Continue)
• Update frontmatter stepsCompleted: [1, 2] before loading next step

COLLABORATION MENUS (A/P/C):

• A (Advanced Elicitation): Explore technique combinations
• P (Party Mode): Get perspectives on approaches
• C (Continue): Confirm context and proceed

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

1. Load Game Context

Load the game context document:

Read {gameContext} to understand:

• Focus areas for game ideation
• Key considerations for game design
• Recommended techniques
• Output structure guidance

2. Load Game Brain Methods

Load game-specific techniques:

Read {gameBrainMethods} CSV to load:

• MDA Framework exploration
• Core loop brainstorming
• Player fantasy mining
• Genre mashup
• And other game-specific methods

3. Present Available Techniques

"Game Brainstorming Techniques Loaded!

I've loaded game-specific brainstorming methods:

Conceptual Techniques:

• MDA Framework - Mechanics, Dynamics, Aesthetics exploration
• Player Fantasy Mining - What fantasy does the player fulfill?
• Core Loop Design - Define the central gameplay loop
• Genre Mashup - Combine unexpected genres

Experience Techniques:

• Emotion Mapping - Target emotions throughout gameplay
• Moment Design - Plan memorable peak moments
• Flow Analysis - Balance challenge and skill

Practical Techniques:

• Constraint Box - Creative limits spark innovation
• Reference Blending - Combine inspiration sources
• What If Scenarios - Explore radical possibilities

How would you like to brainstorm?

1. Guided - I'll walk you through techniques one by one
2. Selective - Choose specific techniques to use
3. Freeform - Open exploration with techniques as needed
4. YOLO - Let me drive the session with all techniques

Your preference:"

4. Capture User Preference

Based on selection:

• Guided: Prepare structured technique sequence
• Selective: Present technique menu for selection
• Freeform: Prepare all techniques for on-demand use
• YOLO: Plan comprehensive technique coverage

5. Generate Context Section

Based on the conversation, prepare the content:

## Brainstorming Approach

**Selected Mode:** {{selected_mode}}

**Techniques Available:**
{{technique_list}}

**Focus Areas:**
{{focus_areas_from_context}}

6. Present Content and Menu

Show the loaded context and present:

"I've prepared the brainstorming context.

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

[Show the complete markdown content from step 5]

Ready to start ideation?

Select an Option: [A] Advanced Elicitation - Explore technique combinations [P] Party Mode - Get perspectives on approaches [C] Continue - Save this and move to Ideation Session (Step 3 of 4)"

7. Handle Menu Selection

IF A (Advanced Elicitation):

• Explore technique combinations and synergies
• 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):

• Get multiple perspectives on brainstorming approaches
• 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 context section to {outputFile}
• Update frontmatter: stepsCompleted: [1, 2]
• Load {nextStepFile}

CRITICAL STEP COMPLETION NOTE

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

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SYSTEM SUCCESS/FAILURE METRICS

SUCCESS:

• Game context loaded completely
• Game brain methods loaded from CSV
• Techniques presented clearly
• User selected brainstorming approach
• A/P/C menu presented and handled correctly
• Frontmatter updated with stepsCompleted: [1, 2]

SYSTEM FAILURE:

• Not loading context files
• Proceeding without user technique selection
• Not presenting A/P/C menu after context
• Proceeding without user selecting 'C'

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