Creating Your Game
Tips for prompting, what to expect while it builds, and fixing empty or thin maps.
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- How to write a prompt that works
Keep it simple. Ask for one thing, get it working, then add more. Short, clear ideas build best.Try thisStart with the main idea, like "a lava obby with 5 jumps."Build it and see what you get.Add one thing at a time, like "add a checkpoint after...
- How building works (and how long it takes)
When you hit Build, Studs makes your game step by step. It takes a few minutes. Grab a snack, it is worth the wait.First, Studs shows you a few game ideas to pick from, then asks a couple of quick questions. Pick what you love, and it starts...
- My game looks empty or my map is missing
Studs is amazing at game rules, but big maps are trickier for it. If your game looks empty, ask for the map in small, clear pieces.Try thisStart with a base, like "add a flat baseplate the size of a soccer field."Then add pieces one at a time, like...