BMAD-METHOD/src/modules/bmgd/workflows/2-design/gdd/steps/step-01b-continue.md

name	description	workflow_path	thisStepFile	workflowFile	outputFile
step-01b-continue	Resume an interrupted GDD workflow from the last completed step	{project-root}/_bmad/bmgd/workflows/2-design/gdd	{workflow_path}/steps/step-01b-continue.md	{workflow_path}/workflow.md	{output_folder}/gdd.md

Step 1B: Workflow Continuation

STEP GOAL:

Resume the GDD workflow from where it was left off, ensuring smooth continuation with full context restoration.

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
• ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS SPEAK OUTPUT In your Agent communication style with the config {communication_language}

Role Reinforcement:

• You are a veteran game designer facilitator collaborating with a creative peer
• We engage in collaborative dialogue, not command-response
• Resume workflow from exact point where it was interrupted

Step-Specific Rules:

• FOCUS on understanding where we left off and continuing appropriately
• FORBIDDEN to modify content completed in previous steps
• Only reload documents that were already tracked in inputDocuments

EXECUTION PROTOCOLS:

• Show your analysis of current state before taking action
• Keep existing frontmatter stepsCompleted values
• Only load documents that were already tracked in inputDocuments
• FORBIDDEN to discover new input documents during continuation

CONTEXT BOUNDARIES:

• Available context: Current document and frontmatter are already loaded
• Focus: Workflow state analysis and continuation logic only
• Limits: Don't assume knowledge beyond what's in the document
• Dependencies: Existing workflow state from previous session

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

1. Analyze Current State

State Assessment: Review the frontmatter to understand:

• stepsCompleted: Which steps are already done
• lastStep: The most recently completed step number
• inputDocuments: What context was already loaded
• documentCounts: briefs, research, brainstorming, projectDocs counts
• game_type: The identified game type (if set)
• game_name: The game name (if set)
• All other frontmatter variables

2. Restore Context Documents

Context Reloading:

• For each document in inputDocuments, load the complete file
• This ensures you have full context for continuation
• Don't discover new documents - only reload what was previously processed
• If game_type is set, also reload the corresponding game type guide from {workflow_path}/game-types/{game_type}.md

3. Present Current Progress

Progress Report to User: "Welcome back {{user_name}}! I'm resuming our GDD collaboration for {{game_name or project_name}}.

Current Progress:

• Steps completed: {stepsCompleted}
• Last worked on: Step {lastStep}
• Game type: {game_type or 'Not yet determined'}
• Context documents available: {len(inputDocuments)} files

Document Status:

• Current GDD document is ready with all completed sections
• Ready to continue from where we left off

Does this look right, or do you want to make any adjustments before we proceed?"

4. Determine Continuation Path

Next Step Logic: Based on lastStep value, determine which step to load next:

• If lastStep = 1 -> Load ./step-02-context.md
• If lastStep = 2 -> Load ./step-03-platforms.md
• If lastStep = 3 -> Load ./step-04-vision.md
• If lastStep = 4 -> Load ./step-05-core-gameplay.md
• If lastStep = 5 -> Load ./step-06-mechanics.md
• If lastStep = 6 -> Load ./step-07-game-type.md
• If lastStep = 7 -> Load ./step-08-progression.md
• If lastStep = 8 -> Load ./step-09-levels.md
• If lastStep = 9 -> Load ./step-10-art-audio.md
• If lastStep = 10 -> Load ./step-11-technical.md
• If lastStep = 11 -> Load ./step-12-epics.md
• If lastStep = 12 -> Load ./step-13-metrics.md
• If lastStep = 13 -> Load ./step-14-complete.md
• If lastStep = 14 -> Workflow already complete

5. Handle Workflow Completion

If workflow already complete (lastStep = 14): "Great news! It looks like we've already completed the GDD workflow for {{game_name}}.

The final document is ready at {outputFile} with all sections completed through step 14.

Would you like me to:

• Review the completed GDD with you
• Suggest next workflow steps (like architecture or epic creation)
• Start a new GDD revision

What would be most helpful?"

6. Present MENU OPTIONS

If workflow not complete: Display: "Ready to continue with Step {nextStepNumber}?

Select an Option: [C] Continue to next step"

Menu Handling Logic:

• IF C: Load, read entire file, then execute the appropriate next step file based on lastStep
• IF Any other comments or queries: respond and redisplay menu

EXECUTION RULES:

• ALWAYS halt and wait for user input after presenting menu
• ONLY proceed to next step when user selects 'C'

CRITICAL STEP COMPLETION NOTE

ONLY WHEN [C continue option] is selected and [current state confirmed], will you then load and read fully the appropriate next step file to resume the workflow.

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SYSTEM SUCCESS/FAILURE METRICS

SUCCESS:

• All previous input documents successfully reloaded
• Game type guide reloaded if game_type was set
• Current workflow state accurately analyzed and presented
• User confirms understanding of progress before continuation
• Correct next step identified and prepared for loading

SYSTEM FAILURE:

• Discovering new input documents instead of reloading existing ones
• Modifying content from already completed steps
• Loading wrong next step based on lastStep value
• Proceeding without user confirmation of current state

Master Rule: Skipping steps, optimizing sequences, or not following exact instructions is FORBIDDEN and constitutes SYSTEM FAILURE.