Welcome to the Rules Drafting area! Here, you can create, edit, and organize the rulebook for your board game project. This section is designed to help you craft clear, professional rulebooks that are easy for players to understand.
1. Accessing the Rules Section
Navigate to your game’s workspace.
In the game’s navigation tabs, click on Rules.
2. Understanding Your Options
When you first enter the Rules section, you’ll see two main options for starting your rulebook:
a. Start from a Template
What it does: Provides a ready-made rulebook framework with standard sections (like setup, gameplay, and winning conditions).
When to use: If you want a structured starting point and just need to fill in your game’s specific rules.
How to use:
Click Start from a template.
The editor will generate a rulebook outline for you.
Fill in each section with your game’s details.
b. Start from Scratch
What it does: Lets you build a completely custom rulebook, organized however you like.
When to use: If your game has unique mechanics or you want full control over the rulebook’s structure.
How to use:
Click Start from scratch.
Begin adding sections, headings, and content as you see fit.
3. Using the Rulebook Editor
The editor works like a simple document editor (similar to Google Docs or Notion).
You can:
Write and format text (bold, italics, lists, etc.).
Organize your content into sections and subsections.
Drag and drop to reorder sections.
Tip: All changes save automatically as you work.
4. Best Practices for Drafting Rules
Be clear and concise: Write rules so that new players can understand them on the first read.
Use headings: Break your rulebook into logical sections (e.g., Setup, Gameplay, Winning).
Add examples: Use examples or diagrams if your game has complex mechanics.
Iterate: Update your rules as your game evolves.
5. Saving and Sharing
Your rulebook is saved automatically.
If your game is shared externally (e.g., in your portfolio), your rulebook can be included for publishers or collaborators to review.
6. Troubleshooting
If you encounter any issues (e.g., changes not saving), try refreshing the page.
For persistent problems, contact support or check for error messages in the UI.