AI-Assisted Content Generation

All 4 forges support schema export in Step 2 (Definitions). Export your property schema with embedded AI instructions, hand it to ChatGPT, Claude, or any LLM, and import the generated content back into your database — all without writing code.

This workflow lets you:

Generate hundreds of skills/trees/sets/combos from a single prompt
Maintain consistency with your property schema (AI can only use your defined properties)
Iterate rapidly on content design before committing to implementation
Use AI as a creative partner for brainstorming skill concepts

Export Formats

Each forge offers 3 export formats:

Format	Best For	Content
Full JSON	Structured AI input, programmatic processing	Complete schema + definitions + existing entries + AI instructions as JSON
Light JSON	Quick AI prompts, smaller context windows	Schema + definitions + AI instructions (no existing entries)
Markdown	Human-readable, documentation, wiki	Schema + definitions formatted as Markdown tables + AI instructions

Export Workflow

1 Define your property schema in Step 2 of any wizard (or use a genre template).

2 Open the Schema Export section at the bottom of Step 2. Click "Export Full JSON", "Export Light JSON", or "Export Markdown".

3 Choose a save location for the exported file.

4 Send the file to an AI with a prompt like:

Generate 20 ARPG skills following the schema in this file.
Include a mix of attack, spell, buff, and passive skills.
Each skill should have 3 ranks with increasing damage and decreasing cooldown.

5 Copy the AI's JSON response and import it back in Step 2 (see Import below).

Embedded AI Instructions

The exported file includes a BuildInstructions section (600+ lines for the Skill Forge) that teaches the AI everything it needs to know:

Property system explanation — how Categories, Flags, Numerics, and Texts work at both skill-level and rank-level
Ecosystem description — all 7 forge systems and how they connect
User questions — 7-step questionnaire for the AI to ask the user about their game
Per-property guidance — context-aware usage hints for each defined property
Skill archetype patterns — 8 common skill types with design guidance
Rank progression patterns — how to design meaningful rank upgrades
Format examples — exact JSON structure using your actual definitions
5-phase workflow — structured process for the AI to follow
Cross-forge awareness — what data is available from companion packages

Import Workflow

1 Copy the AI's JSON response to your clipboard or save it as a file.

2 In Step 2, click "Import JSON" in the Schema Export section.

3 Choose how to handle existing entries:

Replace — delete all existing entries and import only the new ones
Keep — keep existing entries and add new ones (skip duplicates by code)
Cancel — abort the import

4 Review the import results popup showing assigned/skipped/error counts.

The import validates each entry: codes must be unique C# identifiers, property arrays must match your defined schema length, and required fields (code, displayName) must be present.

Tips for AI Generation

Be Specific About Your Game

Tell the AI what kind of game you're making. "Generate ARPG skills" produces generic results. "Generate skills for a dark fantasy ARPG where the player is a fallen angel regaining divine powers" produces much more interesting content.

Use the Full JSON Format

The Full JSON export includes your existing entries as examples. This gives the AI concrete patterns to follow, resulting in more consistent output.

Generate in Batches

Ask for 10–20 entries at a time rather than 100+. Smaller batches give the AI more room to be creative and reduce the chance of repetitive content.

Iterate on Definitions First

Before generating content, make sure your property definitions are finalized. Changing definitions after importing 200 skills means all those skills need to be re-synced.

Review and Edit

AI-generated content is a starting point. Use the builder in Step 3 to review, edit, and refine each entry. The split-panel editor with search, sort, and filter makes this efficient.

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