Turn-Based Tactics Specific Elements

<narrative-workflow-recommended> This game type is narrative-moderate to heavy. Consider running the Narrative Design workflow after completing the GDD to create: - Campaign story and mission briefings - Character backstories and development - Faction lore and motivations - Mission narratives </narrative-workflow-recommended>

Grid System and Movement

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Spatial design:

• Grid type (square, hex, free-form)
• Movement range calculation
• Movement types (walk, fly, teleport)
• Terrain movement costs
• Zone of control
• Pathfinding visualization

Unit Types and Classes

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Unit design:

• Class roster (warrior, archer, mage, healer, etc.)
• Class abilities and specializations
• Unit progression (leveling, promotions)
• Unit customization
• Unique units (heroes, named characters)
• Class balance and counters

Action Economy

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Turn structure:

• Action points system (fixed, variable, pooled)
• Action types (move, attack, ability, item, wait)
• Free actions vs. costing actions
• Opportunity attacks
• Turn order (initiative, simultaneous, alternating)
• Time limits per turn (if applicable)

Positioning and Tactics

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Strategic depth:

• Flanking mechanics
• High ground advantage
• Cover system
• Formation bonuses
• Area denial
• Chokepoint tactics
• Line of sight and vision

Terrain and Environmental Effects

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Map design:

• Terrain types (grass, water, lava, ice, etc.)
• Terrain effects (defense bonus, movement penalty, damage)
• Destructible terrain
• Interactive objects
• Weather effects
• Elevation and verticality

Campaign Structure

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Mission design:

• Campaign length and pacing
• Mission variety (defeat all, survive, escort, capture, etc.)
• Optional objectives
• Branching campaigns
• Permadeath vs. casualty systems
• Resource management between missions