# Before Your Start Before you open S.A.I.G.E. and start typing your prompt, take a moment to plan your game.\ A little structure helps AI understand your vision and build something truly fun, balanced, and rewarding.\ Remember, we have a lot of pre-made prompts for you to look at in the Create section. *** #### **1. Define the Concept** What kind of game do you want to make? * Is it fast-paced or strategic? * Is it skill-based, puzzle-based, or reaction-based? * What’s the main challenge for the player? Start simple. The clearer your concept, the better S.A.I.G.E. can translate it into playable mechanics. *** #### **2. Identify the Core Gameplay Loop** Every game needs a *loop:* something players do over and over that feels fun.\ Ask yourself: * What is the player trying to achieve? * What happens when they succeed or fail? * Is there a score, level, or progress system? *** #### **3. Plan the Difficulty Curve** Games are most fun when they get harder as you play.\ Decide how your game evolves: * Do enemies move faster? * Do puzzles get more complex? * Does time get shorter or obstacles increase? You can always fine-tune difficulty later using S.A.I.G.E.’s **Game Modifications**. *** #### **4. Think About the Ending** Every game needs an ending to rank on leaderboards and activate Play2Earn mechanics.\ This gives players a goal and gives the game structure. Common endings include: * **Lives System:** The game ends when the player runs out of lives. * **Timer:** The player must complete a goal before time runs out. * **Completion Goal:** Reach a finish line, clear all levels, or solve the final puzzle in a certain amount of time. The ending defines the challenge and makes victory meaningful. *** #### **5. Set the Theme and Style** Decide how your game should *feel*: * Is it funny, dark, futuristic, or retro? * What kind of visuals fit best: pixel art, comic, neon cyberpunk, horror gothic? * What kind of sounds: 8-bit, fantasy, arcade? You can change or experiment with all of this later using **Art Styles**, **Custom Visuals**, and **AI Sounds**. *** #### **6. Consider Replay Value** Ask yourself: * Can players improve their score each time? * Are there random or changing elements? * Could you add new levels, enemies, or patterns later? Replayability keeps players engaged and helps your game climb the **Trending** section. *** #### **7. Keep It Simple at First** You can always expand your game.\ Start with one great idea and one clear goal: S.A.I.G.E. will help you build from there. *** **💡 The more you plan your game before you start, the smarter S.A.I.G.E. becomes at building it.**\ A strong idea + clear structure = a better AI-generated game. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.saige.world/how-to-create-your-game/before-your-start.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.