design-review

Evaluate game design documents for completeness, consistency, and implementability against project standards.

Updated Mar 15, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/jtvaris/sunday-night-dynasty --skill design-review-jtvaris
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Skill: design-review
Source: https://github.com/jtvaris/sunday-night-dynasty/tree/main/.agents/skills/design-review
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jtvaris/sunday-night-dynasty --skill design-review-jtvaris

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Reviews a game design document for completeness, internal consistency, implementability, and adherence to project design standards, ensuring it is ready for programmers.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Validates presence of required sections and consistency with the Design Document Standard checklist.
  • Identifies ambiguities, missing edges, and bidirectional dependencies with other systems.
  • Produces a structured design review report for stakeholders.

Quick Start

Provide the target design document to initiate the review.

Frequently Asked Questions about design-review

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I check if a game design document is ready for implementation?

To check if a game design document is implementation-ready, validate its completeness, internal consistency, and adherence to project design standards. This identifies missing sections and cross-system dependencies before passing it to programmers.

What is the best way to review game design documents for cross-system dependencies?

Reviewing game design documents for cross-system dependencies involves identifying bidirectional links and missing edges between systems. A formal design review checks required sections and evaluates tunable choices against strict project criteria.

How do I validate internal consistency in game design docs?

Validating internal consistency in game design docs requires checking for ambiguities and missing edges against a Design Document Standard checklist. This ensures tunable design choices and cross-system dependencies are formally validated.

Can I use a design review checklist for game design standards across a whole project?

Yes, you can apply a design review checklist across an entire project. It specifies strict criteria to evaluate game design documents for completeness and implementability, ensuring formal validation wherever cross-system dependencies exist.

What should a structured design review report include for game development?

A structured design review report for game development should include actionable recommendations. It evaluates game design documents for completeness, internal consistency, and implementability, highlighting missing sections and cross-system dependencies for stakeholders.

Why does my game design document fail implementation reviews?

Game design documents fail implementation reviews due to missing required sections, ambiguities, or unvalidated cross-system dependencies. Applying strict design review criteria identifies these gaps and outputs actionable recommendations for stakeholders.