I Drank The Wine - GDD Documentation Task List¶

Last Updated: December 1, 2024 - 15:30
Project Phase: Demo Complete → Documentation & Planning
Current Focus: Main GDD Foundation

📋 Task Status Legend¶

🔴 Not Started - Task hasn't begun
🟡 In Progress - Currently working on it
🟢 Done - Task completed
⏸️ Blocked - Waiting for something else

🎯 Phase 1: Core Documentation Foundation¶

1.1 Main GDD¶

Task	Priority	Effort	Status	Dependencies	Notes
Main GDD structure	🔥 High	M	🟡 In Progress	-	Foundation for everything
Game vision & pillars	🔥 High	M	🟡 In Progress	Main GDD structure	Core philosophy
Target audience definition	🔶 Medium	S	🟡 In Progress	Main GDD structure	Who are we making this for?
Unique selling points	🔥 High	M	🟡 In Progress	Main GDD structure	What makes us different?
High-level feature list	🔶 Medium	M	🟡 In Progress	Main GDD structure	What's in the game?

1.2 Story & World¶

Task	Priority	Effort	Status	Dependencies	Notes
Main story arc documentation	🔥 High	L	🔴 Not Started	Main GDD	Reverse narrative structure
Character backstories	🔥 High	L	🔴 Not Started	Main story	Each hero's perspective
World lore & setting	🔶 Medium	L	🔴 Not Started	Main story	Context for evil cycle
Philosophical quotes integration	🔶 Medium	M	🔴 Not Started	Main story	Philosophy framework
Stage/level narrative	🔶 Medium	M	🔴 Not Started	Main story, Characters	Story per stage

1.3 Characters¶

Task	Priority	Effort	Status	Dependencies	Notes
Character template creation	🔥 High	S	🔴 Not Started	-	Reusable template
Playable characters list	🔥 High	M	🔴 Not Started	Character template	Who are the heroes?
Character abilities documentation	🔥 High	L	🔴 Not Started	Playable characters	Skills, stats, mechanics
Character progression system	🔶 Medium	M	🔴 Not Started	Character abilities	How do they grow?
NPC documentation	🔷 Low	M	🔴 Not Started	World lore	Supporting cast
Enemy/Boss documentation	🔶 Medium	L	🔴 Not Started	Game mechanics	Antagonists

⚙️ Phase 2: Game Systems Documentation¶

2.1 Core Mechanics¶

Task	Priority	Effort	Status	Dependencies	Notes
Combat system documentation	🔥 High	L	🔴 Not Started	-	Core gameplay
Movement & controls	🔥 High	M	🔴 Not Started	-	How player moves
Roguelike elements	🔥 High	L	🔴 Not Started	Combat system	Procedural generation, permadeath
Gameplay loop definition	🔥 High	M	🔴 Not Started	Combat, Roguelike	Core loop cycle
Progression mechanics	🔶 Medium	M	🔴 Not Started	Gameplay loop	Meta-progression

2.2 Planned Features¶

Task	Priority	Effort	Status	Dependencies	Notes
Multiplayer system design	🔥 High	XL	🔴 Not Started	Core mechanics	P2P, SteamWorks
Co-op gameplay mechanics	🔥 High	L	🔴 Not Started	Multiplayer design	How does co-op work?
Additional mechanics brainstorm	🔶 Medium	M	🔴 Not Started	Core mechanics	What else to add?
Balancing considerations	🔶 Medium	L	🔴 Not Started	All mechanics	Balance framework

🎨 Phase 3: Art & Audio Direction¶

3.1 Art Style¶

Task	Priority	Effort	Status	Dependencies	Notes
Art style guide	🔥 High	M	🔴 Not Started	Main GDD	Visual direction
Color palette definition	🔶 Medium	S	🔴 Not Started	Art style guide	Consistent colors
Character design guidelines	🔶 Medium	M	🔴 Not Started	Art style guide	Visual standards
Environment design guidelines	🔶 Medium	M	🔴 Not Started	Art style guide	Level aesthetics
UI/UX style guide	🔶 Medium	M	🔴 Not Started	Art style guide	Interface look

3.2 Audio¶

Task	Priority	Effort	Status	Dependencies	Notes
Music direction	🔶 Medium	M	🔴 Not Started	Main GDD	Music themes
Sound effects list	🔷 Low	M	🔴 Not Started	Game mechanics	SFX needed
Audio atmosphere notes	🔷 Low	S	🔴 Not Started	Story & World	Mood & tone

🖥️ Phase 4: Technical & UI/UX¶

4.1 Technical Documentation¶

Task	Priority	Effort	Status	Dependencies	Notes
Current code architecture	🔶 Medium	M	🔴 Not Started	-	Document existing
Technologies used	🔶 Medium	S	🔴 Not Started	-	Unity, SteamWorks, etc.
Multiplayer tech spec	🔥 High	L	🔴 Not Started	Multiplayer design	Technical implementation
Platform requirements	🔶 Medium	M	🔴 Not Started	-	PC/Mobile/Console specs

4.2 UI/UX¶

Task	Priority	Effort	Status	Dependencies	Notes
UI flow documentation	🔶 Medium	M	🔴 Not Started	Art style guide	Menu structure
HUD design	🔶 Medium	M	🔴 Not Started	Game mechanics	In-game interface
User experience notes	🔷 Low	M	🔴 Not Started	Gameplay loop	UX principles

🌐 Phase 5: Localization & Polish¶

5.1 Localization¶

Task	Priority	Effort	Status	Dependencies	Notes
Translation guide	🔷 Low	S	🔴 Not Started	Story complete	How to localize
Turkish localization	🔷 Low	L	🔴 Not Started	All text finalized	Native language
English localization	🔷 Low	L	🔴 Not Started	All text finalized	Primary language

📊 Phase 6: Project Management¶

6.1 Planning Documents¶

Task	Priority	Effort	Status	Dependencies	Notes
Roadmap creation	🔥 High	M	🔴 Not Started	Main GDD	Demo → Release plan
Milestone definitions	🔥 High	M	🔴 Not Started	Roadmap	Key checkpoints
Resource planning	🔶 Medium	M	🔴 Not Started	Roadmap	Budget, team, time
Risk assessment	🔶 Medium	S	🔴 Not Started	Roadmap	What could go wrong?

📈 Quick Stats¶

Total Tasks: 48
Completed: 0
In Progress: 5
Not Started: 43
Blocked: 0

By Priority: - 🔥 High: 21 tasks - 🔶 Medium: 20 tasks - 🔷 Low: 7 tasks

By Phase: - Phase 1 (Foundation): 16 tasks - Phase 2 (Systems): 9 tasks - Phase 3 (Art & Audio): 9 tasks - Phase 4 (Tech & UI): 7 tasks - Phase 5 (Localization): 3 tasks - Phase 6 (Management): 4 tasks

🎯 Recommended Start Order¶

Main GDD structure - Foundation for everything
Main story arc - Core narrative
Playable characters - Who are the heroes?
Combat system - Core gameplay
Roadmap - Plan the journey

📝 Notes¶

Update this document as tasks progress
Mark dependencies clearly to avoid blocks
Regular reviews every sprint/week
Add new tasks as they're discovered
Celebrate completed tasks! 🎉

This is a living document. Update status as you progress!