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+---
+name: 'step-10-art-audio'
+description: 'Define art style and audio direction'
+
+# Path Definitions
+workflow_path: '{project-root}/_bmad/bmgd/workflows/2-design/gdd'
+
+# File References
+thisStepFile: '{workflow_path}/steps/step-10-art-audio.md'
+nextStepFile: '{workflow_path}/steps/step-11-technical.md'
+workflowFile: '{workflow_path}/workflow.md'
+outputFile: '{output_folder}/gdd.md'
+
+# Task References
+advancedElicitationTask: '{project-root}/_bmad/core/tasks/advanced-elicitation.xml'
+partyModeWorkflow: '{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/party-mode/workflow.md'
+---
+
+# Step 10: Art & Audio
+
+**Progress: Step 10 of 14** - Next: Technical Specs
+
+## STEP GOAL:
+
+Define the visual art style and audio/music direction for the game, establishing the aesthetic identity that will guide all asset creation.
+
+## MANDATORY EXECUTION RULES (READ FIRST):
+
+### Universal Rules:
+
+- NEVER generate content without user input
+- CRITICAL: Read the complete step file before taking any action
+- CRITICAL: When loading next step with 'C', ensure entire file is read
+- YOU ARE A FACILITATOR, not a content generator
+
+### Role Reinforcement:
+
+- You are a veteran game designer facilitator collaborating with a creative peer
+- Art and audio define the player's emotional experience
+- These decisions heavily impact scope and team requirements
+
+### Step-Specific Rules:
+
+- Focus on direction and mood, not specific asset lists
+- FORBIDDEN to generate art/audio direction without user input
+- Reference games or other media when helpful
+- Consider platform constraints on art complexity
+
+## EXECUTION PROTOCOLS:
+
+- Show your analysis before taking any action
+- Present A/P/C menu after generating content
+- ONLY save when user chooses C (Continue)
+- Update frontmatter `stepsCompleted: [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10]` before loading next step
+- FORBIDDEN to load next step until C is selected
+
+## COLLABORATION MENUS (A/P/C):
+
+- **A (Advanced Elicitation)**: Deep dive into aesthetic choices
+- **P (Party Mode)**: Get artistic perspectives
+- **C (Continue)**: Save the content to the document and proceed to next step
+
+## CONTEXT BOUNDARIES:
+
+- All previous context available (especially platform and audience)
+- Art style should match game pillars and tone
+- Audio must work on target platform(s)
+
+## Sequence of Instructions (Do not deviate, skip, or optimize)
+
+### 1. Art Style Discovery
+
+**Guide user through visual direction:**
+
+"Let's define the visual identity of {{game_name}}.
+
+**Art Style Categories:**
+
+| Style           | Description                  | Examples                  |
+| --------------- | ---------------------------- | ------------------------- |
+| **Pixel Art**   | Retro-styled discrete pixels | Celeste, Shovel Knight    |
+| **Low-Poly**    | Simple 3D geometry           | Superhot, Monument Valley |
+| **Hand-Drawn**  | Illustration-like visuals    | Cuphead, Hollow Knight    |
+| **Realistic**   | Photorealistic graphics      | AAA titles                |
+| **Stylized 3D** | Non-realistic 3D             | Fortnite, Zelda: BotW     |
+| **Vector/Flat** | Clean shapes, minimal        | Thomas Was Alone          |
+| **Mixed Media** | Combining multiple styles    | Paper Mario               |
+
+**Visual Elements to Consider:**
+
+- **Color Palette:** Vibrant, muted, monochromatic, complementary?
+- **Lighting:** Dramatic, soft, realistic, stylized?
+- **Camera:** 2D side, top-down, isometric, 3D third/first person?
+- **Character Design:** Cute, realistic, abstract, iconic?
+
+**For {{game_type}} on {{platform}}, common art styles include:**
+{typical_art_styles_for_game_type}
+
+What visual style do you envision for {{game_name}}?"
+
+### 2. Art Reference Gathering
+
+"Are there any games, films, or art that inspire the look of {{game_name}}?
+
+Examples help communicate the vision:
+
+- 'The lighting of Limbo with the colors of Journey'
+- 'Pixel art like Hyper Light Drifter but with a warmer palette'
+- 'Studio Ghibli-inspired environments'
+
+What references capture the visual feel you want?"
+
+### 3. Audio Direction Discovery
+
+**Guide user through audio/music direction:**
+
+"Now let's define the audio identity of {{game_name}}.
+
+**Music Style Considerations:**
+
+| Style              | Mood                | Examples              |
+| ------------------ | ------------------- | --------------------- |
+| **Chiptune/8-bit** | Retro, energetic    | Shovel Knight         |
+| **Orchestral**     | Epic, emotional     | Zelda, Final Fantasy  |
+| **Electronic**     | Modern, driving     | Hotline Miami, FURI   |
+| **Ambient**        | Atmospheric, subtle | Journey, INSIDE       |
+| **Rock/Metal**     | Intense, aggressive | DOOM, Devil May Cry   |
+| **Jazz/Lo-fi**     | Chill, stylish      | Persona, VA-11 Hall-A |
+| **Dynamic**        | Adapts to gameplay  | DOOM, Ape Out         |
+
+**Sound Design Considerations:**
+
+- **Feedback Sounds:** How responsive and punchy?
+- **Environmental Audio:** How immersive?
+- **Voice/Dialogue:** None, grunts, partial, full VO?
+- **Accessibility:** Audio cues for visual elements?
+
+**For {{game_type}} games, typical audio approaches include:**
+{typical_audio_for_game_type}
+
+What audio direction fits {{game_name}}?"
+
+### 4. Generate Art & Audio Content
+
+Based on the conversation, prepare the content:
+
+```markdown
+## Art and Audio Direction
+
+### Art Style
+
+{{art_style_description}}
+
+#### Visual References
+
+{{reference_games_and_media}}
+
+#### Color Palette
+
+{{color_direction}}
+
+#### Camera and Perspective
+
+{{camera_style}}
+
+### Audio and Music
+
+{{audio_direction_description}}
+
+#### Music Style
+
+{{music_genre_and_mood}}
+
+#### Sound Design
+
+{{sound_design_approach}}
+
+#### Voice/Dialogue
+
+{{voice_approach}}
+
+### Aesthetic Goals
+
+{{how_art_and_audio_support_game_pillars}}
+```
+
+### 5. Present Content and Menu
+
+Show the generated content to the user and present:
+
+"I've drafted the Art & Audio Direction based on our conversation.
+
+**Here's what I'll add to the document:**
+
+[Show the complete markdown content from step 4]
+
+**Validation Check:**
+
+- Does the art style support your game pillars?
+- Is the audio direction achievable for your scope?
+- Do art and audio work together cohesively?
+
+**Select an Option:**
+[A] Advanced Elicitation - Deep dive into aesthetic details
+[P] Party Mode - Get artistic perspectives
+[C] Continue - Save this and move to Technical Specs (Step 11 of 14)"
+
+### 6. Handle Menu Selection
+
+#### IF A (Advanced Elicitation):
+
+- Execute {advancedElicitationTask} with the current content
+- Ask user: "Accept these changes? (y/n)"
+- If yes: Update content, return to A/P/C menu
+- If no: Keep original, return to A/P/C menu
+
+#### IF P (Party Mode):
+
+- Execute {partyModeWorkflow} with the current content
+- Ask user: "Accept these changes? (y/n)"
+- If yes: Update content, return to A/P/C menu
+- If no: Keep original, return to A/P/C menu
+
+#### IF C (Continue):
+
+- Append the final content to `{outputFile}`
+- Update frontmatter: `stepsCompleted: [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10]`
+- Load `{nextStepFile}`
+
+## CRITICAL STEP COMPLETION NOTE
+
+ONLY WHEN [C continue option] is selected and [art/audio content saved with frontmatter updated], will you then load and read fully `{nextStepFile}`.
+
+---
+
+## SYSTEM SUCCESS/FAILURE METRICS
+
+### SUCCESS:
+
+- Art style clearly defined with references
+- Audio direction documented
+- Aesthetic supports game pillars and tone
+- Platform constraints considered
+- A/P/C menu presented and handled correctly
+- Frontmatter updated with stepsCompleted: [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10]
+
+### SYSTEM FAILURE:
+
+- Generating art/audio direction without user input
+- Art style inappropriate for target platform
+- Missing references that help communicate vision
+- Not presenting A/P/C menu after content generation
+- Proceeding without user selecting 'C'
+
+**Master Rule:** Skipping steps, optimizing sequences, or not following exact instructions is FORBIDDEN and constitutes SYSTEM FAILURE.

package/src/modules/bmgd/workflows/2-design/gdd/steps/step-11-technical.md

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+---
+name: 'step-11-technical'
+description: 'Define technical specifications and requirements'
+
+# Path Definitions
+workflow_path: '{project-root}/_bmad/bmgd/workflows/2-design/gdd'
+
+# File References
+thisStepFile: '{workflow_path}/steps/step-11-technical.md'
+nextStepFile: '{workflow_path}/steps/step-12-epics.md'
+workflowFile: '{workflow_path}/workflow.md'
+outputFile: '{output_folder}/gdd.md'
+
+# Task References
+advancedElicitationTask: '{project-root}/_bmad/core/tasks/advanced-elicitation.xml'
+partyModeWorkflow: '{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/party-mode/workflow.md'
+---
+
+# Step 11: Technical Specifications
+
+**Progress: Step 11 of 14** - Next: Epic Structure
+
+## STEP GOAL:
+
+Define technical requirements including performance targets, platform-specific details, and asset requirements. This provides a bridge to the architecture workflow.
+
+## MANDATORY EXECUTION RULES (READ FIRST):
+
+### Universal Rules:
+
+- NEVER generate content without user input
+- CRITICAL: Read the complete step file before taking any action
+- CRITICAL: When loading next step with 'C', ensure entire file is read
+- YOU ARE A FACILITATOR, not a content generator
+
+### Role Reinforcement:
+
+- You are a veteran game designer facilitator collaborating with a creative peer
+- Technical specs inform the architecture workflow
+- Not all technical decisions are made here - architecture comes later
+
+### Step-Specific Rules:
+
+- Focus on requirements, not implementation details
+- FORBIDDEN to generate tech specs without user input
+- Keep scope appropriate - detailed architecture comes in a separate workflow
+- Reference target platform(s) from step 3
+
+## EXECUTION PROTOCOLS:
+
+- Show your analysis before taking any action
+- Present A/P/C menu after generating content
+- ONLY save when user chooses C (Continue)
+- Update frontmatter `stepsCompleted: [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11]` before loading next step
+- FORBIDDEN to load next step until C is selected
+
+## COLLABORATION MENUS (A/P/C):
+
+- **A (Advanced Elicitation)**: Deep dive into technical requirements
+- **P (Party Mode)**: Get technical perspectives
+- **C (Continue)**: Save the content to the document and proceed to next step
+
+## CONTEXT BOUNDARIES:
+
+- All previous context available (especially platform from step 3)
+- This is GDD-level specs, not architecture-level details
+- Engine/framework selection happens in architecture workflow
+
+## Sequence of Instructions (Do not deviate, skip, or optimize)
+
+### 1. Performance Requirements Discovery
+
+**Guide user through performance targets:**
+
+"Let's define the technical requirements for {{game_name}}.
+
+**Performance Targets:**
+
+| Platform    | Typical Targets                             |
+| ----------- | ------------------------------------------- |
+| **PC**      | 60fps @ 1080p minimum, 4K optional          |
+| **Console** | 30fps or 60fps depending on visual fidelity |
+| **Mobile**  | 30fps, thermal management, battery life     |
+| **Web**     | 30-60fps, file size under 50MB              |
+| **VR**      | 72-90fps minimum, latency critical          |
+
+**For {{game_type}} on {{platform}}:**
+
+**Questions to consider:**
+
+1. What frame rate are you targeting?
+2. What resolutions should be supported?
+3. What's the acceptable load time?
+4. Any specific performance priorities? (visuals vs frame rate)
+
+What are your performance targets for {{game_name}}?"
+
+### 2. Platform-Specific Requirements
+
+**Guide user through platform details:**
+
+"Now let's capture platform-specific considerations for {{platform}}.
+
+**Platform-Specific Questions:**
+
+**PC:**
+
+- Minimum and recommended specs?
+- Steam/Epic/itch.io features to support?
+- Mod support planned?
+- Cloud saves?
+
+**Console:**
+
+- Certification requirements awareness?
+- Controller-only or hybrid input?
+- Achievement/trophy integration?
+
+**Mobile:**
+
+- iOS minimum version? Android API level?
+- Portrait, landscape, or both?
+- Offline play required?
+- In-app purchases planned?
+
+**Web:**
+
+- Target browsers?
+- WebGL version?
+- Maximum build size?
+
+What platform-specific requirements matter for {{game_name}}?"
+
+### 3. Asset Requirements Discovery
+
+**Guide user through asset considerations:**
+
+"Finally, let's document asset requirements and constraints.
+
+**Asset Categories:**
+
+| Category             | Considerations                        |
+| -------------------- | ------------------------------------- |
+| **Sprites/Textures** | Resolution, count estimates, atlasing |
+| **3D Models**        | Poly budgets, LOD levels, rigging     |
+| **Animations**       | Frame counts, skeletal vs sprite      |
+| **Audio**            | Music tracks, SFX count, voice lines  |
+| **UI**               | Resolution scaling, localization      |
+
+**Questions to consider:**
+
+1. What are the major asset categories you'll need?
+2. Any rough estimates on asset counts?
+3. What quality level are you targeting?
+4. Any external assets planned (asset store, licensed content)?
+
+What are the key asset requirements for {{game_name}}?"
+
+### 4. Generate Technical Content
+
+Based on the conversation, prepare the content:
+
+```markdown
+## Technical Specifications
+
+### Performance Requirements
+
+{{performance_targets_description}}
+
+#### Frame Rate Target
+
+{{target_fps}}
+
+#### Resolution Support
+
+{{resolution_targets}}
+
+#### Load Times
+
+{{load_time_requirements}}
+
+### Platform-Specific Details
+
+{{platform_specific_requirements}}
+
+#### {{platform}} Requirements
+
+{{platform_details}}
+
+### Asset Requirements
+
+{{asset_requirements_overview}}
+
+#### Art Assets
+
+{{art_asset_requirements}}
+
+#### Audio Assets
+
+{{audio_asset_requirements}}
+
+#### External Assets
+
+{{third_party_asset_plans}}
+
+### Technical Constraints
+
+{{any_known_limitations_or_requirements}}
+```
+
+### 5. Present Content and Menu
+
+Show the generated content to the user and present:
+
+"I've drafted the Technical Specifications based on our conversation.
+
+**Here's what I'll add to the document:**
+
+[Show the complete markdown content from step 4]
+
+**Note:** This is GDD-level technical planning. Detailed architecture decisions (engine selection, specific technologies, system design) will be addressed in the Architecture workflow after the GDD is complete.
+
+**Select an Option:**
+[A] Advanced Elicitation - Deep dive into technical requirements
+[P] Party Mode - Get technical perspectives
+[C] Continue - Save this and move to Epic Structure (Step 12 of 14)"
+
+### 6. Handle Menu Selection
+
+#### IF A (Advanced Elicitation):
+
+- Execute {advancedElicitationTask} with the current content
+- Ask user: "Accept these changes? (y/n)"
+- If yes: Update content, return to A/P/C menu
+- If no: Keep original, return to A/P/C menu
+
+#### IF P (Party Mode):
+
+- Execute {partyModeWorkflow} with the current content
+- Ask user: "Accept these changes? (y/n)"
+- If yes: Update content, return to A/P/C menu
+- If no: Keep original, return to A/P/C menu
+
+#### IF C (Continue):
+
+- Append the final content to `{outputFile}`
+- Update frontmatter: `stepsCompleted: [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11]`
+- Load `{nextStepFile}`
+
+## CRITICAL STEP COMPLETION NOTE
+
+ONLY WHEN [C continue option] is selected and [technical content saved with frontmatter updated], will you then load and read fully `{nextStepFile}`.
+
+---
+
+## SYSTEM SUCCESS/FAILURE METRICS
+
+### SUCCESS:
+
+- Performance targets clearly defined
+- Platform-specific requirements documented
+- Asset requirements outlined
+- Scope appropriate for GDD (not architecture-level detail)
+- A/P/C menu presented and handled correctly
+- Frontmatter updated with stepsCompleted: [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11]
+
+### SYSTEM FAILURE:
+
+- Generating tech specs without user input
+- Going too deep into architecture details
+- Missing key platform requirements
+- Not presenting A/P/C menu after content generation
+- Proceeding without user selecting 'C'
+
+**Master Rule:** Skipping steps, optimizing sequences, or not following exact instructions is FORBIDDEN and constitutes SYSTEM FAILURE.