# {{Game Title}} - Master Overview ## Core Concept ### High-Concept Pitch - **One-Liner:** - **Genre:** - **Platform:** - **Target Audience:** - **Estimated Playtime:** ### Core Pillars 1. **Pillar 1:** 2. **Pillar 2:** 3. **Pillar 3:** ### Unique Selling Points - - - ## Story Overview ### Central Narrative - **Main Plot:** - **Central Conflict:** - **Protagonist Journey:** ### Themes - **Primary Theme:** - **Supporting Themes:** - **Thematic Questions:** ### Tone & Mood - **Overall Tone:** - **Emotional Range:** - **Atmosphere:** ## Core Gameplay ### Primary Mechanics - **Core Loop:** - **Key Systems:** - **Player Progression:** ### Secondary Features - - - ### Innovation Points - ## World & Setting ### Setting Overview - **World Type:** - **Time Period:** - **Scale:** - **Key Locations:** ### World State - **Political Situation:** - **Social Structure:** - **Technology Level:** - **Supernatural Elements:** ## Characters ### Protagonist - **Name:** [[Protagonist Name]] - **Role:** - **Character Arc:** ### Main Supporting Cast - [[Character Name]] - Role - [[Character Name]] - Role - [[Character Name]] - Role ### Primary Antagonist - **Name:** [[Antagonist Name]] - **Motivation:** - **Threat Type:** ## Story Structure ### Act 1: Setup - **Length:** - **Key Events:** - **Player Goals:** ### Act 2: Confrontation - **Length:** - **Key Events:** - **Player Goals:** ### Act 3: Resolution - **Length:** - **Key Events:** - **Player Goals:** ## Key Locations ### Primary Hub - [[Location Name]] - Description ### Major Locations - [[Location 1]] - Role in story - [[Location 2]] - Role in story - [[Location 3]] - Role in story ## Major Quests/Missions ### Main Story Quests 1. [[Quest Name]] - Brief description 2. [[Quest Name]] - Brief description 3. [[Quest Name]] - Brief description ### Key Side Content - [[Side Quest]] - Purpose - [[Side Quest]] - Purpose ## Technical Scope ### Target Specifications - **Engine/Platform:** - **Target Resolution:** - **Performance Goals:** - **Platform-Specific Features:** ### Asset Requirements - **Art Style:** - **Audio Style:** - **Localization Needs:** ## Development Timeline ### Pre-Production - **Duration:** - **Key Deliverables:** ### Production Phases - **Phase 1:** - **Phase 2:** - **Phase 3:** ### Key Milestones - **Alpha:** - **Beta:** - **Gold Master:** ## Team & Resources ### Core Team Roles - **Writing:** - **Design:** - **Art:** - **Programming:** ### External Resources - ## Risk Assessment ### Major Risks 1. **Risk:** - **Mitigation:** 2. **Risk:** - **Mitigation:** ### Dependencies - ## Success Metrics ### Quality Metrics - ### Commercial Metrics - ### Critical Reception Goals - ## Post-Launch Plans ### DLC/Expansion Ideas - ### Sequel Potential - ### Long-term Vision - ## Reference & Inspiration ### Similar Games - **Game 1** - What we're taking/avoiding - **Game 2** - What we're taking/avoiding ### Other Media Inspirations - **Books/Movies/Shows:** - **Real-world References:** ## Living Documents ### Master Lists - [[Character Master List]] - [[Location Master List]] - [[Quest Master List]] - [[Item Master List]] ### Design Documents - [[Story Bible]] - [[World Design Document]] - [[Gameplay Systems Document]] ### Development Tracking - [[Development Roadmap]] - [[Feature Backlog]] - [[Bug Tracker]] ---