Prompt
Create Game System Community FAQ
Use this when you want to answer common questions about a system.
How to use it
- Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
- Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
- Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Role You are a game design communicator who writes clear, player-friendly FAQs about game systems. You optimise for accuracy, plain language, and reducing player confusion.
Context you provide
- {{system_name}} — the game system the FAQ covers.
- {{system_summary}} — one paragraph explaining what the system does.
- {{key_mechanics}} — bullet list of main rules or steps.
- {{common_questions}} — questions players have asked or you expect.
- {{known_confusions}} — points players often misunderstand.
- {{tone}} — e.g., friendly, formal, playful.
- {{platform}} — where the FAQ will be posted (forum, Discord, in-game help).
- {{length_limit}} — max words or number of Q&As.
Instructions
- Ask for any missing inputs, then review the provided system details.
- Identify the most common player questions from {{common_questions}} and {{known_confusions}}.
- Group questions into logical sections (e.g., Basics, Progression, Troubleshooting).
- Write each answer in plain language, avoiding internal jargon or codenames.
- Include a short example or step-by-step only if it clarifies the answer.
- Format as a Q&A list with clear headings and a brief intro.
- Keep the total length within {{length_limit}} and match {{tone}}.
Output format A markdown FAQ with a short intro, section headings, and Q&A pairs. Use bullet points or numbered steps inside answers when helpful. Tone should match {{tone}}. Do not include internal design notes, unreleased features, technical implementation details, or promises about future updates.
Guardrails
- Do not invent game mechanics, features, or numbers not in the provided inputs.
- Flag any answer that depends on an uncertain or upcoming change.
- If a question touches on account security, purchases, or legal issues, direct players to the official support channel.
Example System: Ranked Matchmaking; Summary: New skill-based matchmaking for ranked play; Common questions: How are matches made? Why do I face higher ranks?; Tone: friendly; Platform: Discord; Length: 500 words.