Project Tesseract: Executive Summary
Project Tesseract is an action-RPG set inside a cybernetic grid matrix. Players control rogue AI agents navigating procedurally reconfiguring sector towers.
| Spec Key | Value |
|---|---|
| Genre | Isometric Cyberpunk Action-RPG |
| Target Engine | Three.js WebGL / Custom C++ Engine |
| Target Platform | Web Browser (PWA) / Steam Desktop |
| Target Framerate | 60 FPS @ 1080p (Web), 144 FPS (Desktop) |
Core Gameplay Loop & Systems
Players infiltrate sectors, extract memory cores, upgrade agent neural chips, and defend against rogue security subroutines.
| Step | Section | Est Time | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Foundation (World Overview) | 15 - 20 minutes | A one-sentence concept, tone, genre, and what makes this world different |
| 2 | Locations | 20 - 30 minutes | 3-5 key places your story visits |
| 3 | Magic / Power System | 15 - 25 minutes | The rules of what’s possible in your world |
| 4 | Culture & Factions | 25 - 35 minutes | Who you world’s people are, and who holds power over them |
| 5 | Plot Connections | 10 - 15 minutes | How this world specifically challenges and shapes your protagonist/characters |
World Overview
- [ World Name ]
- [ One-Sentence Concept ]
- [ Tone ]
- [ Genre ]
- [ Tech Level ]
- [ Magic Presence ]
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Elevator Pitch
In one or two sentences, what makes this world different from others in your genre?
Starter Questions
- What’s one law or rule everyone in this world knows without being told?
- What resource is scarce here, and who fights over it?
- What would a visitor from our world find most disorienting?
- What’s normal here that would be shocking anywhere else?
Locations
Track the places your story actually visits
Starter Questions
- What’s the one place most of the story happens?
- What location does your protagonist fear or avoid?
- Is there a place that means something different to two different characters?
Cultures & Peoples
Starter Questions
- What does this culture value most?
- What’s considered rude or taboo?
- What do people here call outsiders?
| Culture/People Name | Core Beliefs & Values | Social Heirarchy | Taboos | Naming Style |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Magic/Power System
Starter Questions
- Who can use this power, and who can’t?
- What does it cost the user?
- What can it never do, no matter how strong someone is?
- What are the sources of power?
- Is there someone or something that controls the power?
Social Impact
- How does power shape the law?
- How does power shape war?
- How does power shape the economy?
- How does power shape class?
- How does power shape the law?
Factions
Starter Questions
- Who currently holds power in each facton, and who wants to take it?
- What would each major faction do if they won completely?
- Which two factions would never work together and why?
| Faction Name | Type | Goal | Resources | Key Figure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruling | ||||
| Rebel | ||||
| Religious | ||||
| Guild | ||||
| Other |
Timeline/History
Starter Questions
- What single event, if reversed, would change everything?
- What does your world consider its ‘before and after’ moment?
- What history is disputed or told differently by different factions?
Optional: Go Deeper
Government & Laws
- Who makes the laws?
- Who enforces them?
- What happens when they’re broken?
Economy
& Resources
- What does this world trade?
- What’s the currency, if any?
- Who controls the wealth?
Religion
& Belief Systems
- What (if anything) do people worship or believe governs their fate?
- How does belief show up in daily rituals?
Technology & Innovation
- What’s the most advanced thing available here?
- What’s still considered primitive, and why?
World Snapshot
[ World Name ]
[ Elevator Pitch ]
Key Locations
- [ location 1 ]
- [ location 2 ]
- [ location 3 ]
Include name and one main feature
Cultures at a Glance
- [ culture 1 ]
- [ culture 2 ]
- [ culture 3 ]
Include a one sentence summary per culture
Power Systems Rules
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- [ characteristic ]
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Timeline Highlights
- [ key event ]
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How This World Challenges Your Protagonist
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How This World Helps Your Protagonist
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What Setting Element Supports Your Theme
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