Adventure Specific Elements

<narrative-workflow-recommended> This game type is narrative-heavy. Consider running the Narrative Design workflow after completing the GDD to create: - Detailed story structure and beats - Character profiles and arcs - World lore and history - Dialogue framework - Environmental storytelling </narrative-workflow-recommended>

Exploration Mechanics

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Exploration design:

• World structure (linear, open, hub-based, interconnected)
• Movement and traversal
• Observation and inspection mechanics
• Discovery rewards (story reveals, items, secrets)
• Pacing of exploration vs. story

Story Integration

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Narrative gameplay:

• Story delivery methods (cutscenes, in-game, environmental)
• Player agency in story (linear, branching, player-driven)
• Story pacing (acts, beats, tension/release)
• Character introduction and development
• Climax and resolution structure

Note: Detailed story elements (plot, characters, lore) belong in the Narrative Design Document.

Puzzle Systems

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Puzzle integration:

• Puzzle types (inventory, logic, environmental, dialogue)
• Puzzle difficulty curve
• Hint systems
• Puzzle-story connection (narrative purpose)
• Optional vs. required puzzles

Character Interaction

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NPC systems:

• Dialogue system (branching, linear, choice-based)
• Character relationships
• NPC schedules/behaviors
• Companion mechanics (if applicable)
• Memorable character moments

Inventory and Items

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Item systems:

• Inventory scope (key items, collectibles, consumables)
• Item examination/description
• Combination/crafting (if applicable)
• Story-critical items vs. optional items
• Item-based progression gates

Environmental Storytelling

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World narrative:

• Visual storytelling techniques
• Audio atmosphere
• Readable documents (journals, notes, signs)
• Environmental clues
• Show vs. tell balance