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step-10-art-audio	Define art style and audio direction	{project-root}/_bmad/bmgd/workflows/2-design/gdd	{workflow_path}/steps/step-10-art-audio.md	{workflow_path}/steps/step-11-technical.md	{workflow_path}/workflow.md	{output_folder}/gdd.md	{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/advanced-elicitation/workflow.xml	{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:

## 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}}

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)"

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.

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Step 10: Art & Audio

STEP GOAL:

MANDATORY EXECUTION RULES (READ FIRST):

Universal Rules:

Role Reinforcement:

Step-Specific Rules:

EXECUTION PROTOCOLS:

COLLABORATION MENUS (A/P/C):

CONTEXT BOUNDARIES:

Sequence of Instructions (Do not deviate, skip, or optimize)

1. Art Style Discovery

2. Art Reference Gathering

3. Audio Direction Discovery

4. Generate Art & Audio Content

5. Present Content and Menu

6. Handle Menu Selection

IF A (Advanced Elicitation):

IF P (Party Mode):

IF C (Continue):

CRITICAL STEP COMPLETION NOTE

SYSTEM SUCCESS/FAILURE METRICS

SUCCESS:

SYSTEM FAILURE:

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Step 10: Art & Audio

STEP GOAL:

MANDATORY EXECUTION RULES (READ FIRST):

Universal Rules:

Role Reinforcement:

Step-Specific Rules:

EXECUTION PROTOCOLS:

COLLABORATION MENUS (A/P/C):

CONTEXT BOUNDARIES:

Sequence of Instructions (Do not deviate, skip, or optimize)

1. Art Style Discovery

2. Art Reference Gathering

3. Audio Direction Discovery

4. Generate Art & Audio Content

5. Present Content and Menu

6. Handle Menu Selection

IF A (Advanced Elicitation):

IF P (Party Mode):

IF C (Continue):

CRITICAL STEP COMPLETION NOTE

SYSTEM SUCCESS/FAILURE METRICS

SUCCESS:

SYSTEM FAILURE:

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