System Name

• Primary Function: What core functionality will this system serve?

Goals & Requirements

Functional Requirements

List the main features and functionalities the system should have.

Non-Functional Requirements

Performance requirements, scalability, and other quality of service (QoS) considerations.

Constraints

Hardware or software limitations.

Success Metrics

Criteria for evaluating the success of the system.

High-Level Architecture

Components Overview

Break down the system into major components and explain their purpose.

• Component Name
  • Description: What is this component responsible for?
  • Interactions: How does it interact with other components?

Diagram

Include a high-level diagram of the system architecture.

Detailed Design

Data Structures

Define any important data structures or objects used in the system.

Algorithms & Logic

Describe the algorithms and logic involved in the system, such as AI decision-making, combat calculations, pathfinding, etc.

State Machines or Event Systems

If your system uses state machines, finite state machines (FSMs), or an event-driven architecture, include a detailed diagram and description.

Interaction with Other Systems

Explain how this system integrates with or interacts with other systems in the game.

Performance & Optimization

Performance Goals

Discuss the expected performance targets for the system

Optimization Techniques

Describe any specific techniques, algorithms, or patterns used to optimize the system's performance.

Testing & Validation

Unit Tests

List or describe the unit tests that will be written to verify individual components or functions of the system.

Integration Tests

Outline how different components or systems will be tested together.

Stress/Load Tests

Describe how the system will be tested under high load.

Edge Cases & Error Handling

Edge Cases

List any potential edge cases that need to be handled.

Error Handling

Describe the error handling strategies for the system.

Future Considerations & Extensions

Known Limitations

Any limitations of the current design that could be addressed in future iterations.

Possible Extensions

Ideas for future enhancements or features that could be added to the system.

Conclusion

Summarize the design and highlight any critical decisions made. Mention any follow-up tasks or future documentation requirements.

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Changelog

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