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Summary: Who Done It Game Development

  • Game Overview:
    • Title: Who Done It
    • Concept: Advanced prompt engineering with AI
    • Development: Pair programmed with GPT
    • Content: All generated by GPT (storylines, pictures, characters)
    • Characters: Roleplayed by GPT
    • Database: AI-powered administration system
  • Gameplay:
    • Players pick a mystery (e.g., the stolen clock)
    • Interrogate suspects and solve the mystery
    • Game loop: Talk to characters, ask questions, search crime scenes
  • Mystery Generation:
    • Mysteries are AI-generated
    • Players can choose a theme or let GPT get creative
    • Advanced prompting techniques used to generate content
  • Roleplaying and Interrogation:
    • GPT roleplays characters during interrogation
    • Players can interact with characters and the environment
  • Admin Interface:
    • Admin tasks performed through chat with AI
    • AI handles database queries and admin functions
  • Cost:
    • Using GPT-4 is expensive ($230 for the demo)
    • GPT-3.5 is cheaper but less effective
  • Development Insights:
    • Productivity significantly increased with AI assistance
    • AI helped with design, architecture, coding, debugging, UI design
    • New types of products can be built with AI technology
  • Game Mechanics:
    • Accuse characters and convince a police officer
    • Game master ensures the story remains coherent
    • Players can interact with the game master for hints or to change the game
  • Technology Stack:
    • Front-end: Next.js, React (new to the developer)
    • AI as a “genius coach” for coding assistance
  • Conclusion:
    • AI-driven development offers a huge productivity boost
    • Enables creation of innovative products previously not possible