13. Appendices

13. Appendices

Serves as an index and central repository for asset lists, glossaries, and KPI definitions.

13.1 Asset List

• Maintenance: Format (Spreadsheet / External Link / Asset Management System).
• Fields: ID, Name, Type, System, Path, Owner, Status.

13.1.1 Art

• Model and Texture List: Character meshes, environment props, and material maps.
• Animation List: Cycles for characters, objects, and UI.
• Effects List: VFX particles, shaders, and post-processing.
• Interface Art List: Icons, frames, buttons, and backgrounds.
• Cutscene List: Storyboards and assets for cinematic sequences.

13.1.2 Sound

• Environmental Sounds: Ambience, weather, and looping background tracks.
• Weapon Sounds: Fire, reload, impact, and handling foley.
• Interface Sounds: Clicks, hovers, confirms, and errors.

13.1.3 Music

• Ambient: Background tracks for exploration and safe zones.
• Action: High-intensity tracks for combat and chases.
• Victory / Defeat: Short stingers for round results.

13.1.4 Voice

• Actor Lines: Script breakdown by character.
• Asset Table: Organized by Character / Chapter / Language.

13.2 Glossary

• Definitions: Unified terminology for key game concepts.
• Acronyms: Standard abbreviations (e.g., FTUE, ARPDAU, DAU).
• Goal: Preventing misinterpretation across teams and regions.

13.3 KPI Definitions

Precise definitions for metrics mentioned in Sections 3.9, 9.9, and 12.8.

• Retention: D1 / D7 / D30 calculation methods.
• Monetization: ARPU, ARPPU, ARPDAU, Conversion Rate formulas.
• Engagement: Participation rates, completion rates, and lift analysis.

13.4 External References

• Competitor Analysis: Links to market research and teardowns.
• Internal Docs: Post-mortems, sharing sessions, and technical wikis.
• Platform Specs: Documentation for Identity, Payment, Data, and Anti-cheat SDKs.

13.5 Asset Roadmap

• Definition: Converting asset lists into an actionable production schedule (Phases, Timeline, Dependencies, Milestones).
• Core Steps:
  • Input: Asset lists (Characters, Backgrounds, Props, VFX, Audio, UI).
  • Phasing: Concept → Modeling → Texturing → Animation → Testing → Release.
  • Scheduling: Gantt chart or Kanban, including 10–20% buffer and cross-team dependencies.
  • Tools: Excel/Google Sheets, GanttPRO, Miro.
• Header Suggestions:
  • ID, Category, Description, Quantity, Variant, Specs (Res/Poly), Priority, Dependency, Owner, Start/End Date, Status, Source (GDD Page/Storyboard).
• Benefits: Reduces delays and costs, improves collaboration efficiency.

13.5.1 Templates

• CSV Template: asset_list_template.csv
• Markdown Template: asset_list_template.md
• Metadata JSON Schema: asset_metadata_schema.json

13.5.2 Specific Asset Templates

• Gacha Animation Spec (MD): gacha_animation_spec.md
• Gacha Storyboard (MD): gacha_animation_storyboard.md
• Gacha Metadata Schema (JSON): gacha_animation_metadata_schema.json

13.5.3 Video Asset Templates

• Video Production Guide (MD): video_asset_guide.md
• Video Storyboard (MD): video_storyboard_template.md
• Video Metadata Schema (JSON): video_asset_metadata_schema.json
• Encoding Profiles (CSV): video_encoding_profiles.csv
• Video Shot Breakdown (MD): storyboard_for_video_assets.md
• API Video Generation Guide (MD): api_video_generation_guide.md
• MVP Gameplay Video Guide (MD): mvp_gameplay_video_guide.md

13.5.4 Image Sequence Guide

• Usage & Production (MD): image_sequence_guide.md
• Shot Breakdown (MD): storyboard_for_image_sequence_assets.md

13.5.5 Asset Extraction Guide

• Extraction & Formatting (MD): asset_extraction_guide.md

13.5.6 Universal Storyboard Method

• Methodology & Examples (MD): universal_storyboard_method.md

13.5.7 Format Production Guides

• Image: image_asset_production_guide.md
• Sprite Sheet: sprite_sheet_production_guide.md
• 3D Model: 3d_model_production_guide.md
• Audio: audio_asset_production_guide.md
• Particles / VFX: fx_particle_production_guide.md
• UI Elements: ui_element_production_guide.md

13.5.8 VFX Discussion

• Format & Mapping (MD): vfx_discussion.md

13.5.9 Playable Ad Guide

• Playable Video Guide (MD): playable_ad_video_guide.md

13.6 Common-language Mapping

• Character (Actor): Protagonist, Enemy, NPC; capable of movement and interaction.
• Background (Set): Forests, cities, rooms.
• Prop (Object): Weapons, furniture, interactive items.
• Light (Source): Torches, sunlight, shadow casters.
• VFX (Visual Effects): Explosions, fire, smoke.
• Sound (Score/SFX): BGM, footsteps, vocal cues.
• Screen (Subtitle/HUD): Health bars, menus, notifications.
• Usage: Facilitates communication between technical teams and non-specialists.

13.7 Advanced Templates & Checklists

Detailed configuration tables and checklists for complex systems.

13.7.1 Economy & Monetization

• Economy CSV Configs:
  • Structure for items, pricing, sources, and sinks.
• Monetization Checklist:
  • Pre-launch verification (Price anchors, Confirmation flows, Sale tags).
• Subscription Growth Checklist:
  • LTV optimization items for subscription-based games.

13.7.2 VIP System Tables

• VIP Level & Privilege Table:
  • XP requirements and specific benefits per VIP tier.