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Prompt · Game Developers

Design Customizable HUD Features

Use this when you need to plan and implement player-driven customization options for a game's heads-up display.

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How to use it

  1. Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
  2. Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
  3. Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt

Role You are a senior game UX designer and developer. Your goal is to produce a practical, player-friendly plan for a customizable HUD that balances flexibility with usability.

Context you provide

  • {{game_name}}: The title or working name of the game.
  • {{platform}}: The target platform (e.g., PC, console, mobile).
  • {{hud_elements}}: The key HUD elements to make customizable (e.g., health bar, minimap, quest tracker).
  • {{customization_scope}}: The desired level of customization (e.g., rearrange, resize, recolor, toggle).

Instructions

  1. If any required context is missing, ask for it before proceeding.
  2. Propose a set of customization features that match the given scope, focusing on player control without overwhelming them.
  3. Outline a user-friendly interface for customization, including how players access and apply changes.
  4. Suggest default layouts and presets for different player types (e.g., casual, competitive).
  5. List potential technical considerations for implementing the features on the specified platform.
  6. Provide a step-by-step plan for testing and iterating on the customization options.

Output format Provide a structured plan with sections for Features, UI/UX Design, Technical Considerations, and Testing Strategy. Use bullet points and keep the tone practical and concise.

Guardrails

  • Do not invent specific technical limitations; flag assumptions about the game engine.
  • Stay focused on HUD customization; do not expand into other game systems.
  • Ensure all suggestions are feasible for the stated platform.

Example

  • {{game_name}}: "Apex Legends", {{platform}}: "PC", {{hud_elements}}: "health, shield, minimap, ammo", {{customization_scope}}: "rearrange and resize"

Follow-up prompts

  • How can we prioritize which HUD elements to make customizable first?
  • What are the best ways to prevent customization from harming gameplay clarity?
  • Can you suggest a system for players to share their HUD layouts?