The Playable Generator is an innovative AI-powered tool within Ludo.ai that allows you to rapidly create, iterate on, and test simple web-based games directly from textual descriptions. This feature is designed to bridge the gap between game idea and interactive prototype, enabling quick validation of core mechanics and concepts without requiring any direct coding from your side. All game generation and modifications are done through natural language prompts.

With the Playable Generator, you can:

*   Generate functional 2D or 3D mini-games using natural language prompts.
*   Choose between different web game engines.
*   Iteratively refine gameplay, visuals, and rules through conversational AI.
*   View the generated game code (though you cannot edit it directly) and see how AI modifications impact it.
*   Instantly play and test your generated game within the Ludo.ai platform.
*   Share a playable version of your game with others.

The Playable Generator is perfect for rapid prototyping, testing game mechanics, or quickly visualizing a game loop.

**Accessing the Playable Generator:**

1.  **Navigate to Playable Generator:** Find "Playable Generator" in the left-hand sidebar menu of the Ludo.ai platform.
2.  **Your Playables List:** Upon entering, you'll see a list of your previously created playables. You can:
    *   Click **"+ Create New"** to start a new game from scratch.
    *   Click **"Load"** next to an existing playable to continue working on it.

The Playable Generator allows rapid creation and testing of simple web games from text descriptions without coding, accessible from the Ludo.ai sidebar where users can start new projects or load existing ones.

Introduction and Getting Started

To generate a new playable game:

1.  Click the **"+ Create New"** button from the "Your Playables" list page.
2.  **Choose Engine:** Select your desired game engine. The choice of engine influences the type of game that can be generated and the underlying code structure. Currently supported engines are:
    *   **PixiJS (2D):** A fast and flexible 2D WebGL renderer. Ideal for 2D sprite-based games, puzzle games, and other 2D experiences.
    *   **Three.js (3D):** A popular 3D library for creating and displaying animated 3D computer graphics in a web browser. Suitable for simple 3D games, physics-based interactions, and 3D visualizations.
3.  **Describe Your Game:** In the text box provided, describe the game you want to create. See the next section, "Crafting Effective Initial Prompts," for detailed guidance.
4.  Click the **"Generate Playable"** button.
5.  Ludo.ai will process your request, indicated by messages like "Applying game design expertise...", "Generating awesome...", and "Hold tight, magic in progress...". This may take a few moments.
6.  Once generated, you'll be taken to the Playable Interface.

To start, users choose the game engine, then describe their game and click "Generate Playable" to initiate AI-driven game creation.

Creating a New Playable & Supported Engines

The quality of your initial prompt significantly influences the success and relevance of your generated playable. Here's how to craft effective prompts:

*   **Be Clear and Concise:** Use straightforward language to describe the core concept of your game.
*   **Focus on Core Mechanics:** Clearly state the primary actions the player will perform and the main objective.
*   **Specify Controls:** Mention how the player will interact (e.g., "Player moves with arrow keys and jumps with spacebar," "Player clicks to drop pieces"). Games should be playable with a mouse and/or keyboard.
*   **Start Simple:** This is crucial. Aim for a very basic, playable version of your idea first. You can always add complexity through iteration. Trying to generate a highly complex game from the outset is more likely to lead to errors or unexpected behavior.
*   **Define Win/Loss Conditions (If Applicable):** How does the game end? What constitutes success or failure?
*   **Keep it Web-Friendly:** Remember these are simple web games. Avoid describing features that are typically found in large, standalone desktop or console games (e.g., vast open worlds, complex multiplayer networking, high-fidelity realistic graphics).
*   **Single-Screen Focus:** For initial generation, think about games that primarily take place on a single screen or have a very simple progression.

**Good Prompt Examples (Starting Simple):**

*   *"A game where the player uses the mouse to click on falling circles before they hit the bottom. Clicking a circle makes it disappear and adds a point to the score."*
*   *"A basic 3D snake game. The player controls a snake with arrow keys, eats food to grow longer, and game over if it hits the walls or itself."*
*   *"A simple 2D platformer. The player uses arrow keys to move left/right and space to jump. There's a single platform to land on and a coin to collect."*
*   *"A 3D game where the player is a cube that can be moved with WASD keys. The goal is to push another cube into a target zone."*

**Prompts to Avoid (Initially Too Ambitious or Vague):**

*   *"Make a game like Grand Theft Auto but in space."* (Too complex, vast scope)
*   *"An amazing RPG with a deep story and lots of characters."* (Too vague, lacks specific mechanics for a *playable* prototype)
*   *"A game that uses voice commands to control a virtual orchestra."* (Potentially beyond simple web browser capabilities for this tool)
*   *"Generate a full-fledged city building simulation with complex economy."* (Too ambitious for initial generation)

**Limitations to Consider:**

*   **Simplicity is Key:** The generator excels at creating simple, core-mechanic focused games.
*   **No Asset Generation (Yet):** The tool primarily generates code. It uses basic shapes or simple placeholders for game objects. You cannot ask it to "create a detailed character sprite" or "import 3D models."
*   **Web Browser Constraints:** Games are JavaScript-based and run in a browser, so performance and features are constrained by that environment.
*   **AI Interpretation:** While powerful, the AI interprets your text. Misunderstandings can occur, especially with ambiguous or overly complex prompts.

By starting simple and being clear, you set the stage for successful generation and smoother iteration.

Effective initial prompts are clear, concise, focus on core mechanics and simple controls, and avoid overly ambitious or web-unfriendly game concepts, as the AI works best with simple starting points.

Crafting Effective Initial Prompts

After generating or loading a playable, you'll interact with a two-panel interface. It's important to remember that while you can view the game's code, you cannot edit it directly; all modifications are made through AI prompts.

#### Left Panel: Control and Iteration

This panel contains information about your playable and tools for AI-driven iteration.

*   **Settings & Info:**
    *   **Engine:** Displays the selected engine (e.g., Three.js (3D)).
    *   **Summary:** A brief AI-generated summary of the current game state.
    *   **How To Play:** AI-generated instructions on how to play the current version of the game. This updates as you iterate.
*   **Credit Display:** Shows your current Playable Generator credit balance. Iterations consume credits.
*   **"All Playables" Button:** Returns you to the list of your playables.
*   **Iterate with Ludo:** This is the core section for refining your game.
    *   **Commit Log:** Shows a history of changes, starting with the "Initial commit" and detailing subsequent AI modifications. Each commit represents a version of your game.
    *   **Suggested Improvements:** AI offers clickable suggestions for common game enhancements (e.g., "Improve visual appearance by adding shadows," "Implement a score display"). Clicking these will prompt the AI to implement the feature.
    *   **"Ask for changes to your game" Chat Input:** A text box where you can type natural language requests to modify your game. (e.g., "Make the pieces fall faster," "Change the camera angle to be more top-down," "Add a background color").

#### Right Panel: Preview and Actions

This panel displays the interactive game and action buttons.

*   **Playable Preview:** An embedded window where your generated game runs. You can interact with it directly using your keyboard/mouse as per the "How To Play" instructions.
*   **"Show Code" / "Hide Code" Button:** Toggles a view of the JavaScript code generated for the game. When code is shown, the playable preview is hidden. This is for viewing purposes only; the code cannot be edited here.
*   **"Restart Game" Button:** Restarts the game in the Playable Preview window.
*   **"Share" Button:** Allows you to generate a shareable link for your playable.

The interface features a left panel for game info and AI-driven iteration via chat or suggestions, and a right panel for live game preview, code viewing, and action buttons like restart or share.

The Playable Interface

The power of the Playable Generator lies in its iterative capabilities. You do not need to write any code; all refinements are done by instructing the AI.

1.  **Identify Desired Changes:** Play your game in the preview and decide what you want to change or add.
2.  **Make a Request:**
    *   Type your request into the **"Ask for changes to your game"** chat input in the left panel. Be clear and specific.
        *   *Example:* "The camera perspective isn't great. It's not centered and I can't clearly view the board borders."
        *   *Example:* "The pieces are disappearing at the bottom of the grid. They should stop at the floor."
    *   Alternatively, click one of the **Suggested Improvements**.
3.  **AI Processing:** Ludo.ai will process your request ("Ludo is thinking...").
4.  **Review Changes:**
    *   The AI will respond with a summary of the changes it made in the **Commit Log**.
    *   The **Playable Preview** will update to reflect the new changes. If the game preview doesn't load, an error might have occurred (see "Fixing Errors in the Game").
    *   The **Settings & Info** (especially "How To Play") may also update.
    *   New **Suggested Improvements** may appear.
5.  **View Code Differences (Optional):** Under the AI's commit message, you can click **"Show X Changes"** to expand a code diff view, highlighting lines added, removed, or modified. This helps understand the AI's implementation but is not for direct editing.
6.  **Test:** Play the updated game to see if the changes meet your expectations.
7.  **Repeat:** Continue this process to incrementally build and refine your game.

Users refine their game by typing natural language requests or selecting AI suggestions in the left panel, prompting the AI to modify the game, which then updates in the live preview.

 Iterating and Refining Your Playable

It's normal for some AI-driven edits to occasionally fail or introduce bugs into your playable game. The AI is a powerful tool for code generation and modification, but it relies entirely on your textual descriptions of problems and desired outcomes. It cannot "see" the game you are playing or "experience" the issues firsthand. Therefore, clear communication is key.

**Error Indication:**

* If a runtime error occurs, the Playable Preview might not load correctly (e.g., showing "Loading Preview..." indefinitely).
* A red error bar may appear at the bottom of the preview area, displaying a specific error message from the game's code (e.g., "Runtime Error: Line 392 - Uncaught TypeError: Cannot set properties of null...").

**Using the "Fix Error" Button:**

* When an error is detected and displayed in the red error bar, a **"Fix Error"** button will often appear.
* Clicking this button prompts the AI to analyze the provided error message and the current game code to attempt an automatic fix.
* The AI will then report its actions in the commit log, and the game preview will try to reload.

**Manually Asking for Fixes & Addressing Misunderstandings:**

If the "Fix Error" button isn't available, if the automatic fix doesn't resolve the issue, or if the AI seems to have misunderstood your previous request:

1. **Describe the Problem Clearly:** In the "Ask for changes to your game" chat input, clearly describe what's going wrong.
    * If there's an error message, include it or the key parts of it. Example: *"The game shows a TypeError: Cannot set properties of null when the piece hits the ground. Please fix this."*
    * Describe the unwanted behavior you are observing. Example: *"The player cube falls through the floor instead of landing on it,"* or *"When I press the spacebar, the character moves right instead of jumping."*
    * Explain what you expected to happen versus what is actually happening. This contrast helps the AI understand the goal.
2. **Be Specific About When It Occurs:** If the error or unwanted behavior happens after a specific action, mention it. Example: *"The game crashes and shows an error only when a piece hits the bottom of the screen."*
3. **Clarify Visual or Gameplay Issues:**
    * **Crucially, remember the AI cannot see the game you are seeing or play it.** If something *looks* wrong or doesn't *feel* right during gameplay, you must describe the visual discrepancy or the incorrect behavior in words.
    * Instead of "this is bad," say "The player character is too small compared to the platforms, making it hard to land jumps," or "The enemies move too erratically and fast, they are impossible to avoid."
    * Instead of "it's not working right," say "The score doesn't increase when I collect a coin."
4. **AI Debugging Attempt:** The AI will process your request and attempt to modify the code to fix the described issue or misunderstanding. Review its changes in the commit log and test again.
5. **Iterate on Fixes:** Debugging and clarification can be iterative. If the first attempt doesn't work, provide more information, rephrase the problem, or point out what specific part of its previous fix was incorrect. You might say, *"That didn't fix the player falling through. Ensure there is solid collision detection with the object named 'ground'."*

By providing detailed, descriptive feedback, especially about visual and gameplay experiences that the AI cannot directly perceive, you significantly improve the chances of successful fixes and accurate iterations.

When errors occur, indicated by messages or unexpected behavior, users can utilize an auto-fix button or clearly describe the issue to the AI, remembering the AI cannot visually perceive the game.

Fixing Errors in the Game

All playables you create are automatically saved and associated with your Ludo.ai account.

*   **Accessing Playables:** Click the **"All Playables"** button from the iteration interface or navigate to the Playable Generator from the main Ludo.ai menu. This will display a list of all playables you've worked on.
*   **List View:** Each playable in the list shows:
    *   An AI-generated summary of the game.
    *   The engine used (e.g., PixiJS (2D), Three.js (3D)).
    *   The last modified date and time.
*   **Loading:** Click the **"Load"** button next to any playable in the list. This will open it in the iteration interface, allowing you to continue working on it from where you left off, playtest it, or share it.

All created playables are automatically saved and can be accessed from the "All Playables" list, where users can load any game to continue development or testing.

Managing Your Playables

You can easily share a public, playable snapshot of your game with others (e.g., colleagues, friends, testers).

1.  While viewing your playable in the iteration interface, locate and click the **"Share"** button in the top right corner of the right panel.
2.  A "Share Playable" dialog box will appear.
3.  Click the **"Generate share link"** button.
4.  A unique URL will be generated and displayed. Click the **"Copy"** button next to the link to copy it to your clipboard.
5.  You can now share this link. Anyone with this link will be able to open a web page where they can play your game.
    *   **Important:** The shared link provides a *snapshot* or a *copy* of your game at the time of sharing. If others modify the game through the shared link (if that functionality is enabled for shared playables), their changes will **not** affect your original version stored in your Ludo.ai account.

Users can generate a unique public link to share a playable snapshot of their game, allowing others to play it without affecting the original version.

Sharing Your Playable

*   **Start Simple, Iterate Often:** This is the golden rule. Begin with the most basic version of your core game mechanic. Don't try to generate a complex game in one initial prompt. Add features and complexity step-by-step.
*   **Be Specific and Clear in Prompts:** When describing your game or requesting changes, use clear, unambiguous language. The more specific your prompt (e.g., "change the player's color to red" vs. "make it look better"), the better the AI can understand and implement your intent.
*   **Test Frequently:** After each significant iteration or AI change, thoroughly playtest your game. This helps catch bugs or unintended behaviors early.
*   **Focus on Prototyping Core Mechanics:** The Playable Generator excels at quickly creating functional prototypes to test if a game idea is fun or if a mechanic works as envisioned. It's not designed to generate fully polished, production-ready games with complex art assets.
*   **Understand AI Limitations:** The AI is a powerful tool, but it's not a mind-reader or a seasoned game developer. It interprets text and modifies code based on patterns it has learned.
    *   It might misunderstand very nuanced or abstract requests.
    *   It may not always choose the most optimal or elegant coding solution, but it aims for functionality based on your prompt.
*   **Break Down Complex Requests:** If you want to add a complex feature, break it down into smaller, manageable requests for the AI. For example, instead of "add a boss battle," try:
    1.  "Add a large enemy at the end of the level."
    2.  "Make the large enemy stationary."
    3.  "Make the large enemy shoot projectiles every 3 seconds."
    4.  "Give the large enemy 10 health points."
*   **Experiment with Prompts:** If one phrasing doesn't work, try another. Sometimes, rewording a request can lead to better results.

For best results, start with simple game concepts, iterate incrementally with clear prompts, test frequently, and understand the AI's limitations, using it primarily for prototyping core mechanics.

Best Practices and Tips

This section covers general issues not directly related to in-game errors or AI misunderstandings (which are covered in Section "Fixing Errors in the Game").

*   **Playable Preview Not Updating After AI Commit:**
    *   First, try clicking the **"Restart Game"** button in the right panel.
    *   Refresh your browser page. You might need to reload the playable from the "All Playables" list.
*   **Slow Generation/Iteration Times (General):**
    *   Ensure you have a stable and reasonably fast internet connection.
    *   Extremely complex requests for initial generation or major iterative changes will naturally take longer for the AI to process.
    *   During Ludo.ai platform peak usage times, there might be slight general delays. If persistent, check Ludo.ai status pages or community channels for announcements.
*   **Credit Depletion Issues:**
    *   Your current Playable Generator credit balance is displayed in the left panel.
    *   If you believe there's an error in your credit count or consumption, contact Ludo.ai support.
    *   If you frequently run out of credits, consider your Ludo.ai subscription plan for options that might offer more credits.
*   **General Interface Glitches (Buttons Unresponsive, Panels Not Displaying Correctly):**
    *   Try a hard refresh of your browser page (Ctrl+F5 or Cmd+Shift+R).
    *   Clear your browser's cache and cookies for Ludo.ai.
    *   Try using Ludo.ai in a different web browser to see if the issue is browser-specific.
    *   Ensure your browser is updated to the latest version.

If problems persist and are not covered here or in Section "Fixing Errors in the Game", please contact Ludo.ai support or join our Discord server for assistance: [https://discord.gg/FmTPyugsrR](https://discord.gg/FmTPyugsrR). When reporting an issue, provide as much detail as possible, including your initial prompt if relevant, the steps you took leading to the problem, and any error messages you encountered.

This section addresses general technical issues like the preview not updating, code view problems, slow performance, credit depletion, or interface glitches, offering solutions beyond in-game error fixing.

Troubleshooting

The 3D Generator is a powerful tool within the Ludo.ai platform that allows you to create 3D assets for your games using text prompts, images, or a combination of both. It leverages advanced AI to generate models quickly and efficiently, streamlining your asset creation workflow.

**Key Features:**

* **Text-to-3D**: Create models directly from descriptive text prompts.
* **Image-to-3D**: Transform 2D images into 3D models.
* **Texture Generation**: Add textures to your own models or change the texture of previously generated models.
* **Model Variation**: Generate variations of your own models or previously generated models.
* **Multiple 3D Model Views**: View textured and untextured (mesh) versions of your generated models.
* **Iterative Refinement**: Generate variations and refine results through textual prompts.
* **Download Options**: Download models in various formats (GLB, STL, PLY, OBJ, OFF).
* **Favorites System**: Save your best creations for easy access.
* **In-Platform Image Editor**: Modify your input images before 3D transformation (accessible via "Open in Editor").

The 3D Generator is a tool within Ludo.ai that uses AI to create 3D assets for games from text descriptions, 2D images, or a combination of both.

Introduction

1.  **Access the 3D Generator:** Log into your Ludo.ai account and select "3D Asset Generator" from the main menu.
2.  **Choose a Generation Mode:** Select the tab for the type of generation you want to use: "Text to 3D", "Image to 3D", "Texture Generation" or "Model Variation".
3.  **Provide Input:**
    *   **Text to 3D:** Enter a text description of the 3D model you want to create.
    *   **Image to 3D:** Click "Choose reference image" and upload or choose an image. For best results, use a clear image of a single subject.
     *  **Texture Generation:** Select the model you would like to apply a texture on, and describe the texture.
      *   **Model Variation:** Select the model that you would like to edit. Then provide in the text box, a description on how you want to change it.
4.  **Click "Generate":** Ludo.ai will process your input and create the 3D model.
5. **View, Refine, and Download**: See next sections.

Access the 3D Generator through the Ludo.ai main menu and use the intuitive interface with input fields, prompt suggestions, image upload options, and a results area to begin creating 3D models.

Getting Started

This mode creates a 3D model based solely on your text input. The more detailed and descriptive your text, the better and more relevant the results will be. The AI interprets your description and generates a 2D image representation, which is then used to create the 3D model.

#### How to Use

1. Select the "Text to 3D" tab.
2. Enter your text prompt in the input box. Be as specific as possible.
3. Click "Generate".
4. Ludo.ai will generate a 2D preview image. If needed, iterate using "Generate" again.
5. Once satisfied, select the "Generate 3D object" to convert the image into a 3D model.
6. View, refine, retry, or export the results.

#### Example Prompts

* "A low-poly, cartoonish treasure chest with gold trim and a skull emblem."
* "A futuristic spaceship with glowing blue engines and a sleek, metallic hull."
* "A black cartoon lego stormtrooper"
* "A whimsical mushroom house with glowing windows."

#### Tips

* The prompt should focus on a single subject. **The generator cannot generate scenes or environments**.
* Use adjectives to describe the desired shape, color, material, style, and any specific features. For example, instead of "sword," try "ornate elven sword with a glowing blue blade and a golden hilt."
* Experiment with different wording. Rephrasing or adding/removing keywords can significantly impact results.

The 3D Generator Text-to-3D mode uses a two-step process, first generating a 2D image from your text and then transforming that image into a 3D model, which can be further refined.

Text-to-3D

This mode uses a 2D image as the primary input for creating a 3D model. The AI analyzes the image and attempts to extrapolate its 3D form, removing the background.

#### How to Use

1. Select the "Image to 3D" tab.
2. Click "Choose reference image" and upload a 2D image from your computer or choose one your favorites in Ludo.
3. (Optional) Click "Open in Editor" to make adjustments to the image before generating the 3D model. You can use the masking tool and text prompts to guide the AI's edits.
4. Click "Generate".
5. Ludo.ai will process the input image, remove the background, and then generate a 3D model based on it.
6. View, refine, retry, or export the 3D model.

#### Best Practices

* Use images with a single, clearly defined subject. The object should be fully visible.
* The subject can be over a background (it will be automatically removed), but there should be a clear distinction between subject and background.
* The AI will not be able to process images of scenes or environments, and the results will be unpredictable.
* Your uploaded images should have a resolution of at least 512x512.
* Use the "Open in Editor" to remove or change unwanted elements before generating.

The 3D Generator Image-to-3D converts images into 3D assets.

Image-to-3D

Using these two generation modes, you are able to upload your own 3D assets, or choose one of the previously generated assets, to create variations. See the section below to learn the restrictions on the models that can be uploaded, and how to prepare them for upload.

#### Texture Generation

This mode allows you to apply new textures to an existing 3D model. The mesh of the original model will not be modified.

**How to Use:**

1. Select the "Texture Generation" tab.
2. Click on the "Choose reference model" to choose a 3D model, either uploaded (see notes above) or a previous generation.
3. Enter a text prompt describing the desired texture in the "Describe the model texture here" box.
4. Note that the texture of the input model (if any) will be ignored. Your prompt should describe the new texture, not texture modifications.
5. Click "Generate".
6. Ludo.ai will generate a new 3D model, keeping the original mesh but with the new texture.

**Tips:**

* If your description simultaneously describes the asset and it's texture, the results are more likely to be accurate.
    * Ex: "cartoonish dinosaur with purple and green skin"
* But if you only describe the texture it should still produce good results for most assets.
    * Ex: "purple and green skin"
* Be as specific, use adjectives to define color, material, style.

#### Model Variation

This mode allows you to generate variations of an existing 3D model, making subtle or significant changes based on text prompts and strength sliders.

**How to Use:**

1. Click the "Model Variation" tab.
2. Click on the "Choose reference model" to choose a 3D model, either uploaded (see notes above) or a previous generation.
3. Enter a text prompt in the box to describe the desired changes. For example: "make it more evil".
4. Adjust the "Mesh Strength" and "Texture Strength" sliders:
    * **Mesh Strength:** Controls how much the 3D geometry (shape) is allowed to change. 0% allows for significant changes, while 100% attempts to preserve the original shape.
    * **Texture Strength:** Controls how much the original texture is preserved. 0% allows for significant texture changes, while 100% attempts to keep the original texture. **Important:** this slider will not be available for uploaded assets due to limitations in rendering user-uploaded models.
5. Click "Generate."

**Tips:**

* The prompts can target shape modifications, texture modifications, or both. The effect will also depend on the Mesh and Texture strength sliders.
* If you are not seeing any significant changes, lower the strength sliders.
* If the reference (input) model is an uploaded model, the texture will always be generated from scratch, and the original texture will be ignored.

The 3D Generator Texture Generation and Model Variation modes provide tools to modify uploaded or previously-generated 3D models.

Texture Generation and Model Variations

The Texture Generation and Model Variation modes allow you to uploaded your own 3D assets for modification.

The uploaded 3D files should contain a **single subject**. 3D files with multiple models or scenes will produce unexpected and low-quality results.

#### Limitations

We have the following restrictions on the 3D models that can be uploaded:

* Must be one of the following file types: obj, ply, stl, 3ds, gltf, glb, fbx, off, dae, ctm, x3d
* The file should only contain the subject 3D model and nothing else.
* Although there are no hard limits, the meshes should have less than 100k vertices.
* Maximum file size: 20MB.

#### Preparing the model for upload with Blender

[Blender](https://www.blender.org/) can be used to reliably export the model to a supported format:

1. Open the Blender file or import into your model into Blender.
    1. `File > Open` or `File > Import > ...`
2. Using the editor, delete any undesirable objects from the file, keeping only the main subject.
3. Export the model to glTF
    1. `File > Export > glTF 2.0 (.glb/.gltf)`
4. In the export options:
    1. `Include > Limit to > Renderable Objects` ☑️
    2. `Transform > +Y Up transform` ☑️
    3. `Data > Material > Materials > No export`
    4. `Data > Shape Keys`: ☐ Disable
    5. `Data > Skinning`: ☐ Disable
    6. `Data > Compression`: ☐ Disable
    7. `Animation`: ☐ Disable
5. Select the file path and click on the export button.

![blender_export_options.png](https://api.flotiq.com/image/0x0/_media-271521f0-4664-440d-a52a-f9378fd833b3.png)

The files uploaded in the 3D generator have a number of restrictions. The files can be easily prepared for import with Blender.

How to Upload 3D Models

After generating a 3D model, it will appear in the results area with several interaction options:

* **3D Model Preview:** A rotating video of the rendered generated asset.
* **2D Image:** The image that was used as a basis for the 3D model creation.
* **View Options (Toggle):** Located above the 3D model preview.
    * **Switch to Standard View:** Displays the model with textures and colors applied (the default view).
    * **Switch to Mesh View:** Shows the normal map of the mesh of the model. This is useful for examining the model's topology.
* **Download (Down Arrow):** Downloads the current 3D model in your chosen format (GLB, STL, PLY, OBJ, OFF).
* **Add to Favorites (Heart):** Saves the current model to your Ludo.ai Favorites.
* **Contextual generation options (...):** Provides options to generate new assets based on the selected asset:
    * **Edit base image:** Sends the model to the Image-to-3D tab, where you'll be able to edit the base image by clicking on "Open in Editor"
    * **Retry 3D model generation:** Create a new 3D model using exactly the same inputs and base image. Allows you to retry the generation.
    * **Re-texture:** Opens the Texture Generation mode with the current model pre-selected.
    * **Generate variations:** Opens the Model Variation mode with the current model pre-selected.

You can view generated 3D models, with options to generate more variations, download the model, or add it to your favorites.

Viewing and Interacting with Results

Ludo.ai's 3D Generator allows you to download your generated models in several popular 3D file formats:

* GLB: A binary format for glTF (GL Transmission Format) that includes textures. This is the recommended format for general use, as it preserves both the model's geometry and its visual appearance. This is the only format that will have textures applied.
* STL: A common format for 3D printing, containing only surface geometry (no color or texture information). Use this format if you plan to 3D print your model.
* PLY: A flexible format that can store color and other data per vertex. It's often used for 3D scanned data.
* OBJ: A widely supported format for representing 3D geometry. It can store some material information but is generally less comprehensive than GLB for textured models.
* OFF: A simple text-based format for describing polyhedral objects. It's primarily used for geometric modeling and does not support textures.

**Important Note**: Only the GLB format will include the textures you see in the textured preview. Other formats will export only the mesh (the shape of the model without colors or textures).

When choosing a format, consider the following:

* For use in game engines or 3D software: GLB is generally the best choice if you need textures.
* For 3D printing: STL is the most widely accepted format.
* For specific applications: Some software may have preferences for PLY, OBJ, or OFF.

**Note**: To directly import GLB files into Unity you will likely need to instal the Unity glTFast package found here: [https://docs.unity3d.com/Packages/com.unity.cloud.gltfast@6.10](https://docs.unity3d.com/Packages/com.unity.cloud.gltfast@6.10)

Download your generated 3D models in various formats, including GLB (with textures), STL, PLY, OBJ, and OFF, choosing the format that best suits your needs.

Downloading Models

**Be Descriptive**: The AI thrives on detail. The more specific you are in your text prompt, the better the AI can understand your vision. Use adjectives to describe the desired shape, style, color, material, and any other relevant characteristics.

* Example: Instead of "sword," try "ornate elven sword with a glowing blue blade and a golden hilt."

**Experiment with Different Prompts**: Don't be afraid to try variations of your prompt. Sometimes, rephrasing or adding/removing keywords can significantly improve the results.

* Example: If "futuristic sports car" isn't giving you what you want, try "sleek, low-poly sports car with neon lights and large spoiler."

**Use Reference Images**: When you have a specific design in mind, providing a reference image can significantly improve the results. The AI can use this image as a visual guide to better understand your desired aesthetic. The image should clearly show a single subject for best results.

**Iterate and Refine**: The "Generate More" and "Generate New 3D Object" features are your friends. Use them to create variations and gradually refine the model towards your desired outcome. Each iteration can build upon the previous one, allowing you to fine-tune the results.

**Combine Text and Image Inputs**: For complex concepts, combining a descriptive prompt with a relevant image can yield the most accurate results. The text can provide context and details, while the image serves as a visual anchor.

* Example: Upload an image of a basic car shape and use the prompt "transform into a rusty, post-apocalyptic war machine with spikes and armor plates."

**Understand the Limitations**: The AI is a powerful tool, but it's not magic. It may sometimes misinterpret prompts or produce unexpected results. Be prepared to iterate and guide the process. Also, remember that very complex or abstract concepts might be challenging for the AI to grasp fully.

**Consider the Different Download Formats**: Choose the format that best suits your intended use. Remember that only GLB files will include textures, while other formats export only the mesh.

For best results, be descriptive in your prompts, experiment with different inputs, use reference images when possible, iterate on your generations, and understand the limitations of the AI.

Tips for Effective 3D Generation

**Model not generating:**

* Check your internet connection: Ensure you have a stable internet connection, as the 3D Generator requires it to function.
* Try again: Try generating again with the same inputs.

**Errors with uploaded models:**

* There are limitations around the models you can upload to Ludo. Try preparing/exporting your model before upload using Blender, as described in "How to Upload 3D Models".

**Results are not what you expected:**

* Rephrase your prompt: Try different wording, add more descriptive details, or be more specific about certain aspects.
* Use a reference image: If you have a particular design in mind, provide a visual reference for the AI.
* Iterate: Use the "Generate More" or "Generate New 3D Object" features to explore variations and refine the model.

**Slow generation times:**

* Server load: High server traffic can sometimes lead to slower generation times. Try generating during off-peak hours if you experience consistent slowdowns.

**Download issues:**

* Storage space: Ensure you have sufficient storage space on your device to save the downloaded model.
* Browser settings: Check your browser settings to make sure downloads are allowed and that you know where downloaded files are saved.
* Download taking too long: Model export can take some time until the model starts to download. Wait at least 1 minute.

**Unexpected errors:**

* Refresh the page: Sometimes a simple page refresh can resolve minor glitches.
* Log out and back in: If refreshing doesn't work, try logging out of your Ludo.ai account and then logging back in.
* Contact support: If you encounter persistent errors, contact Ludo.ai support with details about the issue, including your prompt, any error messages you received, and the steps you've already taken.

Common issues like slow generation or unexpected results can often be resolved by checking your connection, refining your prompts, iterating on the results, or contacting support if needed.

* **Rapid Prototyping**: Quickly create placeholder 3D assets to test gameplay mechanics, level layouts, or overall game feel without investing significant time in detailed modeling.
* **Concept Visualization**: Bring your game ideas to life in 3D early in the development process. This helps visualize the game's aesthetic and can be used for pitching or team communication.
* **Asset Customization**: Generate variations of existing assets to add diversity to your game world. For example, you could create multiple versions of a base character model with different clothing, accessories, or color schemes.
* **Inspiration and Exploration**: Experiment with different styles, themes, and concepts to spark new ideas and push creative boundaries. The 3D Generator can be a powerful tool for brainstorming and exploring uncharted territory.
* **Character and Object Design**: Create unique characters, creatures, props, and environmental elements. The AI can generate designs that you might not have considered otherwise.
* **Level Design**: Generate 3D models of buildings, structures, or natural formations to populate your game environments. This can be especially helpful for quickly blocking out levels or creating variations of environment assets.

The 3D Generator can be used for rapid prototyping, concept visualization, asset customization, inspiration, character and object design, and level design.

Use Cases in Game Development

* **Start Simple, Then Add Detail**: Begin with a basic description of your desired object and gradually add more details as you refine the model through iterations. This approach allows the AI to establish a solid foundation before incorporating finer details.
* **Use Clear and Concise Language**: Avoid overly complex sentences or technical jargon that the AI might not understand. Use straightforward language to describe the object's appearance, style, and any specific features.
* **Focus on One Object at a Time**: The 3D Generator works best when generating a single object or asset. If you need multiple objects, generate them separately and then combine them in your game engine or 3D modeling software.
* **Consider Your Target Platform**: Keep in mind the technical limitations of your target platform (e.g., polygon count, texture resolution) when creating 3D models. The 3D Generator can create highly detailed models, but you may need to optimize them further for performance in your game.
* **Save Your Work**: Add your favorite generations to your Favorites so you can easily access, reuse, or further refine them later. This also helps you keep track of your best creations.
* **Combine with Other Ludo.ai Tools**: Use the 3D Generator in conjunction with other tools like the Game Ideator and Game Concept to create a comprehensive and well-developed game concept. You can, for instance, generate a game idea, develop it into a concept, and then use the 3D Generator to create assets for it.

Start with simple descriptions, use clear language, focus on one object at a time, consider your target platform, save your work, and combine the 3D Generator with other Ludo.ai tools.

Best Practices

Before generating 3D models from images, you can refine your 2D input using Ludo.ai's integrated Image Editor. This powerful tool allows you to make precise adjustments to your images, ensuring they are optimized for the 3D generation process.

#### Accessing the Image Editor

**Upload an Image**: In the 3D Generator, select the Image-to-3D tab and then click on "Choose reference image" and upload your desired image.

**Open in Editor**: Once the image is uploaded, click on the "Open in Editor" button located next to the image preview.

#### Image Editor Features

The Image Editor provides a user-friendly interface with the following features:

**Masking Tool**

* Brush Tool: Use the brush tool to paint over the areas of the image you want to modify. You can adjust the brush size using the slider.
* Undo/Redo: Correct any mistakes easily with the "Undo" and "Redo" buttons.
* Reset: Clears the entire mask, allowing you to start over.

**Prompt Input**

* Description Box: Describe the changes you want to make to the masked region of your image, or to the entire image if no mask is used. Be as specific as possible to guide the AI.
    * Example: "add horns", "make the background a forest"
* Image Strength
* Slider: This slider controls the intensity of the changes applied to the image.
    * 0: The AI will make significant changes, potentially altering the original image considerably.
    * 100: The AI will make subtle changes, closely adhering to the original image's structure and style.

**Editing Modes**

* **Edit:** (Default mode) In this mode, you can add or change elements in the image. Use prompts in the description box to specify the modifications you want to apply, and use masks to restrict the edits to specific regions.
* **Remove:** This mode is designed for object removal.
    1. Select the "Remove" mode in the Image Editor.
    2. Use the brush tool to paint a mask over the object you want to remove.
    3. Click "Generate". The AI will attempt to remove the masked object and fill the area contextually.

**Editing History**

* Image Thumbnails: The right side of the editor displays a history of your edits. Click on any thumbnail to revert to a previous state.

#### Editing Workflow

1. Select areas to edit: Use the brush tool to mask the specific parts of the image you want to modify (optional, for targeted edits).
2. Choose Editing Mode: Select 'Edit' to add or change elements, or 'Remove' to erase objects.
3. Describe the changes: In the "Description Box", write a clear and concise prompt explaining the desired modifications. Leave empty for 'Retouch' mode.
4. Adjust Image Strength: Use the slider to set the intensity of the changes.
5. Generate: Click the "Generate" button to apply the edits.
6. Iterate: Review the changes and make further adjustments as needed. You can always revert to previous versions using the editing history.

#### Tips for Effective Image Editing

* **Be precise with masking**: Carefully outline the areas you want to change to ensure accurate edits, especially for object removal or targeted modifications.
* **Use specific prompts**: The more detailed your description, the better the AI will understand your intentions.
* **Experiment with image strength**: Try different values to find the right balance between preserving the original image and applying your modifications. Lower strength values are better for large modifications, and higher values for subtle edits.
* **Utilize the editing history**: Don't be afraid to experiment. You can always revert to earlier versions if needed.

Refine your 2D input images using the integrated Image Editor, which provides masking tools, prompt-based editing, and an image strength slider to control the intensity of changes before generating 3D models.

Image Editing with the Integrated Image Editor

In addition to the dedicated 3D Generator tool, you can also create 3D models directly within Ludo.ai's Ask Ludo chat tool, both the standalone version and the "Ask Ludo" version integrated into the Game Concept tool. This feature allows for a more conversational and interactive way to generate assets, fitting seamlessly into your brainstorming and development workflow.

**How to Use It:**

1. **Access Ask Ludo:**
    * **Standalone:** Click the chat bubble icon in the main menu to open the standalone Ask Ludo.
    * **In Game Concept:** Within a Game Concept document, click the "Ask Ludo" button at the top or within specific sections to access the context-aware assistant.
2. **Make Your Request:** Type a natural language request for the 3D model you want to generate. Be as descriptive as possible.
    * Examples:
        * "Generate a 3D model of a wooden treasure chest."
        * "I need a 3D asset of a futuristic motorcycle."
        * "Create a low-poly 3D model of a fantasy character."
3. **Generate and Refine:** The AI will process your request and generate a 3D model, which will appear directly in the chat. You can then:
    * **Iterate:** Ask for variations or modifications using follow-up prompts.
    * **Download:** Download the model in your preferred format (GLB, STL, PLY, OBJ, OFF).
    * **Add to Favorites:** Save the model to your Favorites library.

**Tips for Best Results:**

* **Be Specific:** Just like with the dedicated 3D Generator, the more details you provide in your request, the better the results will be.
* **Use Follow-Up Prompts:** Refine your generated model by asking for specific changes or variations.
* **Leverage Context (in Game Concept):** When using "Ask Ludo" within a Game Concept, the AI will consider the existing content of your document, providing more relevant suggestions.
* **Combine with Other Tools:** Use Ask Ludo to quickly generate an asset and then further refine it in the dedicated 3D Generator tool if needed.

**Benefits of Using Ask Ludo for 3D Generation:**

* **Conversational Workflow:** Generate assets naturally as part of a broader conversation about your game.
* **Idea Expansion:** Quickly explore different asset ideas without leaving your current workflow.
* **Contextual Awareness (in Game Concept):** Get suggestions that are tailored to your specific game concept.
* **Streamlined Process:** Generate, refine, and save 3D models all within the chat interface.

Create 3D models directly from the standalone Ask Ludo tool or the Ask Ludo in the Game Concept

3D Asset Generation in Ask Ludo

The Ludo Score is a comprehensive market analysis system that evaluates game concepts through multiple dimensions of market potential, providing an integer score from 1 to 10. Unlike simple market analysis tools, the Ludo Score combines real-time market data, trend analysis, and competitive landscape evaluation to provide actionable insights for game developers.

The score is calculated using sophisticated algorithms that analyze:

* Current market performance of similar games
* Trending patterns in player preferences
* Recent market entrants and their performance
* Innovation and uniqueness factors
* Specific component analysis (mechanics, theme, art style, etc.)
* Platform-specific market dynamics

The overall Ludo Score is presented alongside badge achievements and detailed breakdowns of each contributing metric. Each analysis updates daily to reflect current market conditions and emerging trends.

Ludo Score Overview

### Chart Dominance (1-10)

Reflects how well your game concept aligns with current market leaders. This metric helps understand your game's potential commercial viability by comparing it with games that are currently successful in the market.

Technical Implementation:

Analyzes the top performing games in relevant charts (app stores, Steam) that share similarities with your concept. Combines similarity scores with current market position data using a weighted algorithm that prioritizes games showing both high similarity and strong market performance.

Score Interpretation:

* 8-10: Strong alignment with multiple market leaders, suggesting high commercial potential
* 6-7: Good alignment with successful games, indicating solid market positioning
* 4-5: Moderate alignment, may need refinement to better match market expectations
* 1-3: Limited alignment with current successful games, suggesting potential market risks

Practical Application:

* Identify which elements of your game align with current market successes
* Guide feature prioritization based on proven market performance
* Understand your potential competitive positioning
* Inform monetization and marketing strategies

### Trend Potential (1-10)

Evaluates your game's likelihood of becoming a rising star by analyzing current market momentum and emerging patterns in player preferences. This forward-looking metric helps predict future market opportunities.

Technical Implementation:

Examines games showing strong upward momentum in charts over the past 7 days. Calculates a composite score based on both similarity to your concept and the trend slope (rate of change in player counts or downloads), with higher weight given to games showing the strongest positive trends.

Score Interpretation:

* 8-10: Strong alignment with multiple rapidly growing trends
* 6-7: Good alignment with current market momentum
* 4-5: Moderate alignment with emerging trends
* 1-3: Limited alignment with current market movements

Practical Application:

* Time your development and launch to capitalize on rising trends
* Identify emerging features that could enhance your concept
* Adjust your design to better align with growing player preferences
* Guide marketing focus based on trending elements

### Newcomer Impact (1-10)

Assesses how competitive your game would be among recent releases by analyzing the performance of similar games launched within the past 90 days. This metric helps understand current market receptivity for your type of game.

Technical Implementation:

Focuses on recently released games that have achieved chart positions, calculating their performance based on both similarity to your concept and their chart performance since release. Extra weight is given to games achieving higher positions shortly after release.

Score Interpretation:

* 8-10: Similar recent releases showing exceptional performance
* 6-7: Good performance among comparable new releases
* 4-5: Moderate success rate for similar recent launches
* 1-3: Similar recent releases struggling to gain traction

Practical Application:

* Evaluate current market saturation for your game type
* Identify successful launch strategies from recent releases
* Understand current player expectations for new games
* Guide feature set decisions based on recent successes

### Creative Edge (1-10)

Evaluates your game's uniqueness and innovation potential by analyzing how it differs from existing titles. This metric helps balance novelty with market viability.

Technical Implementation:

Analyzes a large pool of games regardless of their performance or release date. Unlike other metrics, rewards lower similarity scores as they indicate more uniqueness. The final score is inverted so that concepts with fewer very similar matches receive higher creativity scores.

Score Interpretation:

* 8-10: Highly unique concept with few direct comparisons
* 6-7: Good balance of unique elements and proven concepts
* 4-5: Moderate differentiation from existing games
* 1-3: High similarity to multiple existing titles

Practical Application:

* Identify truly unique aspects of your concept
* Balance innovation with market-proven elements
* Guide development of distinctive features
* Inform unique selling points for marketing

Core Market Metrics

### Mechanic Match (1-10)

Measures how well your game's core mechanics align with mechanics that are currently successful in the market. This helps understand if your gameplay elements resonate with current player preferences.

Technical Implementation:
Identifies games in the charts that share similar gameplay mechanics using advanced text analysis of game descriptions and gameplay screenshots. Calculates a composite score combining mechanical similarity and market performance, with emphasis on mechanics that drive player engagement.

Score Interpretation:
- 8-10: Strong alignment with highly successful mechanical patterns
- 6-7: Good implementation of proven gameplay elements
- 4-5: Familiar mechanics that may need refinement
- 1-3: Mechanics showing limited market validation

Practical Application:
- Refine core gameplay loops based on market data
- Identify successful mechanical innovations to incorporate
- Guide feature prioritization during development
- Balance unique mechanics with proven patterns

### Theme Harmony (1-10)

Assesses how well your game's thematic elements align with themes that are currently resonating in the market. This metric helps understand the market appeal of your game's setting, narrative, and subject matter.

Technical Implementation:
Analyzes game descriptions, narratives, and thematic elements to identify thematically similar games in the charts. Combines thematic similarity scores with current market performance data, weighted towards themes showing consistent success.

Score Interpretation:
- 8-10: Strong alignment with highly popular themes
- 6-7: Good thematic positioning with proven appeal
- 4-5: Familiar themes that may need distinctive elements
- 1-3: Themes showing limited current market appeal

Practical Application:
- Guide narrative and worldbuilding decisions
- Identify successful thematic elements to incorporate
- Inform marketing messaging and positioning
- Balance unique themes with proven appeal

### Subgenre Synergy (1-10)

Evaluates how well your game's specific subgenre characteristics match current market preferences. This metric helps understand your positioning within specialized market segments.

Technical Implementation:
Examines games sharing similar subgenre elements, analyzing their market performance patterns. Considers both direct subgenre matches and successful hybrid approaches, with emphasis on recent market performance.

Score Interpretation:
- 8-10: Strong positioning in thriving subgenre
- 6-7: Good alignment with healthy market segment
- 4-5: Moderate market presence for subgenre
- 1-3: Challenging market conditions for subgenre

Practical Application:
- Understand subgenre market saturation
- Identify successful hybrid approaches
- Guide feature set expectations
- Inform subgenre-specific marketing strategies

### Artistic Appeal (1-10)

Reflects how well your game's visual style aligns with successful aesthetic approaches in the market. This metric helps understand the potential appeal of your game's visual presentation.

Technical Implementation:
Uses advanced image analysis to compare visual characteristics with successful games. Examines aspects like art style, color schemes, and overall aesthetic approach, weighted by current market performance.

Score Interpretation:
- 8-10: Strong alignment with highly appealing visual styles
- 6-7: Good visual approach with proven appeal
- 4-5: Familiar style that may need distinctive elements
- 1-3: Visual approach showing limited market validation

Practical Application:
- Guide art direction and visual development
- Identify successful visual elements to incorporate
- Balance artistic vision with market appeal
- Inform art resource allocation

Specialized Component Metrics

The Ludo Score includes a badge system that recognizes exceptional performance in specific areas. These badges provide quick insights into your concept's strengths:

### Market Leader
- Requirements: Scores of 8+ in Chart Dominance and/or Trend Potential
- Significance: Indicates exceptional market positioning and trending momentum
- Implication: Concept shows strong potential for immediate market success

### Rising Heat
- Requirements: Scores of 6+ in Chart Dominance and/or Trend Potential
- Significance: Shows significant alignment with current market trends
- Implication: Concept is well-positioned for market growth

### Innovator
- Requirements: Score of 8+ in Creative Edge
- Significance: Recognizes exceptional uniqueness and innovation
- Implication: Concept brings fresh ideas to the gaming landscape

### Fresh Face
- Requirements: Score of 8+ in Newcomer Impact
- Significance: Indicates the game is highly aligned with recently released successful games.
- Implication: Concept shows potential for strong market entry

### Whisper
- Requirements: Scores of 3-5 in market metrics with positive trend indicators
- Significance: Aligned with emerging or niche market trends
- Implication: Concept may have potential in developing market segments

### Hibernator
- Requirements: Scores below 3 in market metrics
- Significance: Significant deviation from current market trends
- Implication: Concept may face market challenges or require repositioning

Achievement Badges

### Market Landscape Plot

Purpose:
Visualizes your concept's position relative to existing games in the market.

Components:
- X-axis: Similarity to your concept (0-100%)
- Y-axis: Current market share (%)
- Data points: Individual games with similar characteristics
- Color coding: Different topics or analysis categories

Interpretation:
- Upper right quadrant: Similar and successful games
- Lower right quadrant: Similar but less successful games
- Upper left quadrant: Different but successful games
- Lower left quadrant: Different and less successful games

### Weekly Topic Popularity

Purpose:
Tracks the popularity of games similar to your concept over time.

Components:
- X-axis: Time (past two years)
- Y-axis: Total player share (%)
- Lines: Popularity trends for different game categories
- Markers: Significant market events or releases

Key Insights:
- Overall trend direction
- Seasonal patterns
- Market share volatility
- Competitive impact events

### Game Releases Timeline

Purpose:
Shows the distribution of similar game releases over time.

Components:
- X-axis: Release dates
- Y-axis: Current market share
- Data points: Individual game releases
- Size/Color: Market performance indicators

Analysis Features:
- Market saturation patterns
- Release timing opportunities
- Performance correlation with release timing
- Platform-specific release patterns

Visual Analysis Tools

### Game Similarity Analysis

The Ludo Score's foundation rests on its ability to accurately compare games using multiple data points. This comparison is performed using advanced AI systems that analyze:

- Game descriptions and marketing text
- Visual content (screenshots, icons, promotional images)
- Thematic elements and content tags
- Categorical data (genres, features, platforms)

The system processes this information using natural language processing and computer vision algorithms, attempting to understand games the way a human would. This includes:

1. Semantic Analysis
   - Deep understanding of game descriptions
   - Context-aware interpretation of features
   - Theme and narrative analysis
   - Mechanical system interpretation

2. Visual Analysis
   - Screenshot content analysis
   - Art style classification
   - Visual theme recognition
   - UI/UX pattern identification

3. Metadata Processing
   - Genre and subgenre classification
   - Feature set comparison
   - Platform-specific considerations
   - Release timing and lifecycle stage

It's important to note that this analysis is limited to publicly available information. The system does not play the games, but rather relies on:
- Developer-provided descriptions
- Published screenshots and media
- Store page information
- Public marketing materials

This limitation means the accuracy of similarity measurements depends heavily on the quality and completeness of available data. Poor descriptions, generic screenshots, or misleading marketing materials can impact the accuracy of similarity matches.

### Market Performance Data

The system uses different data sources and metrics depending on the platform and region:

For Steam (PC) Games:
- Geographic Coverage: Worldwide data
- Current Position Metric: 7-day average of daily active players
- Trend Analysis: Rate of change in daily player counts over 7 days
- Historical Data: Extended player count history for trend validation

For Mobile Games (App Store / Play Store):
- Geographic Coverage: Country-specific data
- Current Position Metric: Estimated 7-day new download volume based on chart positions
- Trend Analysis: Rate of change in daily estimated downloads over 7 days
- Historical Data: Extended chart position history for trend validation


Data Sources

The Ludo Score is designed to be a practical tool for game developers throughout the development cycle. Here's how to effectively use the system at different stages:

### Concept Phase
During early concept development, use the Ludo Score to:
- Validate initial market potential
- Identify successful elements to incorporate
- Understand current market gaps
- Guide early design decisions

The Creative Edge and Theme Harmony metrics are particularly valuable at this stage, as they can help balance innovation with market viability without constraining creativity.

### Development Phase
As development progresses, the metrics can help:
- Prioritize feature development based on market impact
- Identify specific successful elements to polish
- Guide art direction and visual development
- Inform scope and platform decisions

Pay special attention to the Mechanic Match and Artistic Appeal metrics during this phase, as they can provide concrete guidance for development priorities.

### Pre-Launch Phase
In the lead-up to release, use the system to:
- Optimize release timing based on market trends
- Guide marketing message development
- Identify key differentiators to highlight
- Understand competitive positioning

The Chart Dominance and Trend Potential metrics become increasingly important as launch approaches, helping inform go-to-market strategy.

Practical Application

Ludo Score isn't just about providing data - it's about helping you make informed decisions to refine and improve your game concept and game ideas. Here's how you can leverage the insights from the tool:

1. Balance innovation and market fit:
    * If your Creative Edge score is high but other metrics are low, think about ways to incorporate some familiar elements that align with market trends.
    * The key is to maintain your unique selling points while improving market alignment. This balance can make your game both innovative and marketable.
2. Refine your target audience:
    * Analyze the characteristics of similar successful games to understand potential player segments.
    * Use this information to adjust your concept and shape your marketing strategy. You might discover unexpected demographics interested in games similar to yours.
3. Iterate and compare:
    * Don't be afraid to run analyses on different versions of your concept.
    * Small tweaks can sometimes lead to significant changes in market potential. This iterative process can help you optimize your game idea.
4. Inform feature planning:
    * Identify popular elements in successful similar games. What features seem to resonate with players in your target market?
    * Consider incorporating trending features that fit naturally with your concept, enhancing its appeal without compromising your vision.
5. Support investment decisions:
    * When you're deciding between multiple game concepts, use the Market Analysis tool to evaluate their relative market potential.
    * This data-driven approach can help you prioritize development resources, focusing on the ideas with the strongest market alignment.

Remember, while Ludo Score provides valuable insights, it should complement rather than replace your creative vision and understanding of your target audience. Use it as a guide to refine your ideas and make informed decisions, but don't let it stifle your creativity or passion for your unique game concept.

It's important to note that chasing trends mindlessly is rarely a winning long-term strategy. By the time you release your game, the market may have shifted. Instead, consider using trending topics as creative sparks and combining them with novel elements.

Refining Your Game Concepts and Decision Making

### Known Limitations

Understanding the system's limitations is crucial for proper interpretation:

Data Limitations:
- Reliance on public information
- Delayed market data in some regions
- Platform-specific data gaps
- Historical data availability

Analytical Boundaries:
- Cannot predict disruptive innovations
- Limited ability to assess truly novel concepts
- May miss subtle gameplay innovations
- Cannot account for execution quality

### Best Practices

To get the most value from the Ludo Score:

1. Regular Monitoring
   - Track scores throughout development
   - Watch for trend changes
   - Monitor competitor movements
   - Note seasonal patterns

2. Balanced Decision Making
   - Combine with other market research
   - Consider qualitative factors
   - Account for team strengths
   - Balance data with intuition

3. Strategic Application
   - Use as a guidance tool, not a rulebook
   - Focus on actionable insights
   - Prioritize relevant metrics
   - Consider long-term implications

Interpretation Guidelines and Limitations

Navigate to and access the Unity Code Generation tool within a specific game concept in Ludo.ai by following these steps:

1. Navigate to your Game Concepts in Ludo.ai.
2. Select the specific game concept you want to generate code for.
3. Click on the "Unity Code" tab in the concept interface.

Navigate to the Unity Code Generation tool within your game concept in Ludo.ai. This section guides you through locating and accessing the correct tab for code generation, ensuring you can start creating scripts for your specific game idea.

Accessing Unity Code Generation

Create a new script using the tool by following these steps:

1. Click the "New Script" button in the left panel.
2. In the "Generate New Script" popup, describe what the script should do.
3. Click "Generate" to create the new script based on your description.

Use descriptive prompts to guide the AI in generating appropriate code for your game concept.

Create new scripts tailored to your game concept using AI-powered generation. This section walks you through the process of describing your script requirements and initiating the generation process to produce code aligned with your game's needs.

Generating New Scripts

View and manage your list of generated scripts in the left panel. Each script in the list has:

- A name
- An information icon to view script details
- A status icon to indicate if the generation as finished, and if the code is available

Use these features to organize and select scripts for further actions.

Understand how to efficiently manage your library of generated scripts. Learn about the script list interface, including how to view script details and select scripts for further actions, streamlining your code organization process.

Managing Generated Scripts

Interact with the generated code using the following features:

- The main panel displays the code for the currently selected script.
- Use the "Copy Code" button to copy the entire code.
- Click the "Download Script" button to download individual scripts.

Interact with your generated Unity code directly within the Ludo.ai interface. This section covers how to view script contents, copy code for use in your project, and download individual scripts, facilitating seamless integration with your development workflow.

Viewing and Editing Scripts

Modify existing scripts by following these steps:

1. Click the "Re-generate Script" button above the code display.
2. In the popup, describe the changes you want to make to the script.
3. Click "Re-generate" to update the script based on your new instructions.

This process allows you to refine or alter the generated code as your game concept evolves.

Refine and evolve your scripts as your game concept develops. Learn how to use the re-generation feature to update existing scripts with new functionality or modifications, ensuring your code stays aligned with your evolving game design.

Re-generating Scripts

Perform actions on multiple scripts simultaneously:

- Use "Re-generate All" to update all scripts based on your latest game concept details.
- "Download All" allows you to download all generated scripts at once.

These batch operations help streamline your workflow when dealing with multiple scripts.

Efficiently manage multiple scripts simultaneously with batch operations. This section explains how to re-generate all scripts at once and download your entire script library, saving time in your development process.

Batch Operations

The Unity Code Generation tool is deeply integrated with your entire game concept:

- Game Overview: The tool uses your game's general description and core mechanics to inform the overall structure and purpose of generated scripts.
- Gameplay Elements: Specific gameplay features, character abilities, and game rules described in your concept are translated into relevant code structures and functions.
- World and Environment: Details about your game world influence the generation of environment-related scripts, such as terrain generation or atmospheric effects.
- Character and Entity Design: Character descriptions and entity specifications guide the creation of relevant classes and behaviors in the generated code.
- User Interface: UI descriptions in your concept inform the generation of UI-related scripts and layout code.
- Audio and Visual Elements: Information about your game's audiovisual style may influence comments and placeholder code for integrating assets.
- Game Flow and Progression: Level design, game progression, and scoring systems described in your concept are reflected in the logic of generated scripts.

This comprehensive integration ensures that the generated code aligns closely with your game's vision and specific requirements, providing a solid foundation for further development.

Discover how the Unity Code Generation tool seamlessly integrates with your game concept. Learn how the tool utilizes information from your concept to inform script generation, ensuring that the code produced is relevant and tailored to your specific game idea.

Integration with Game Concept

To effectively use the Unity Code Generation tool:

- Be specific when describing what a new script should do or how an existing script should change.
- Regularly update your scripts as you refine your game concept.
- Review and test all generated code before implementing it in your Unity project.
- Use the generated code as a starting point and customize it further as needed.

Remember, while this tool accelerates development, it's designed to complement your coding expertise, not replace it. Always review and adapt the generated code to ensure it meets your specific game requirements.

Maximize the effectiveness of the Unity Code Generation tool with best practices and expert tips. This section provides guidance on crafting clear script descriptions, maintaining code quality, and effectively incorporating generated scripts into your Unity project.

Ludo.ai is a one-stop solution for the game pre-production stage. It is a creative hub designed to assist you in researching, generating and developing game concepts. It uses state-of-the-art AI technologies to provide a range of features that bring together text generation, image generation, 3D asset generation, code generation, and AI-powered search and market insights.

What is the Ludo.ai Platform?

No, it does not. What Ludo.ai does is help rapidly speed up the game research, ideation, and asset generation process by providing game developers with a suite of AI-powered tools.
These tools include the ability to ideate games based on trends and charts and generate concept art, assets, and game elements to be added to your game design documents and exported for future usage.

Does Ludo.ai create playable games or prototypes?

Yes, Ludo.ai can assist with game development by accelerating your workflow. It features a Unity Code Generation tool that automatically creates foundational C# scripts for mechanics, characters, and UI based on your defined game concept, saving you time on initial coding. Ludo.ai also offers a personalized Tutorial Generation feature, which creates custom, interactive development guides based on your specific game concept, helping you navigate the development process in several popular game engines. Additionally, the 3D assets generated in Ludo can be exported to common 3D formats, which can be readily imported by your game engine.

Can Ludo.ai help me with the coding or development of my game?

Ludo.ai is only limited by your imagination. Ludo.ai has the ability to ideate and generate elements for any game genre or platform.

What kind of games can Ludo.ai help me with? (genres, platforms, etc.)

Ludo.ai differs from general AI models like ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini by being a specialized, integrated platform specifically designed for the game development workflow, rather than just a versatile chatbot. While Ludo.ai leverages powerful AI models for tasks like image and 3D asset creation, its core value lies in the cohesive platform that combines these AI capabilities with game-specific tools and data, such as market trend analysis, game ideators, concept structuring, Unity code generation, and personalized development tutorials  – offering a complete, game-centric ecosystem that general models lack out-of-the-box.

How is Ludo.ai different from ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and the like?

Unlike other platforms that only generate images or artwork, Ludo.ai is a complete AI-powered suite designed with game developers and designers in mind.
Ludo combines text generation, image generation, and real-time market information seamlessly, offering our users a complete multi-modal ideation and research experience.

Ludo's image generation models are highly specialized in generating gameplay images, game concept art, game icons, and feature graphics.

How is Ludo different from Midjourney, Scenario, and the like?

Yes, we prioritise the security and privacy of your data. We adhere to strict data protection measures and industry standards to ensure your information is kept secure. Your creative inputs and interactions are confidential and used solely to improve help us improve the platform. We do not train AI models on your game concepts, interactions with Ludo, or any other private information.


Is my information and data safe on the platform?

The individual who initiates the generation of content using the AI platform is recognized as the full owner of that content. This ownership extends to all types of media, including images, text, and other creative outputs produced through the platform's services. As the recognized owner, the user has the freedom to utilize, share, or even monetize the generated content according to their discretion.

Who retains ownership of the content generated by Ludo?

Absolutely. As the owner of the content generated using Ludo.ai, you have the right to export and use it as you see fit. The platform provides options to download generated text, images, and other assets in common file formats. This allows you to easily integrate the content into your game development pipeline and tools.


Can I export my generated content from Ludo.ai?

Currently, Ludo.ai's interface and generated content are in English. However, we are actively working on expanding language support to cater to our global user base. Stay tuned for updates on additional language options in the near future.


What languages does Ludo.ai support?

To get started with Ludo.ai, create an account using your email address. Once registered, you can access your personal dashboard where you can manage various aspects of your account:

* Edit Profile: Update your personal information including first name, last name, and company name.
* Change Password: Regularly update your password to maintain account security.
* Email Preferences: Manage your communication settings to control which notifications you receive.
* Delete Account: If needed, you have the option to permanently delete your account. Be aware that this action is irreversible and will remove all your data from the platform.

Create and manage your Ludo.ai account with ease. Update personal information, change passwords, and control email preferences all from your dashboard.

Account Creation and Management

Ludo.ai offers three main subscription tiers to cater to different needs:

* Discovery Plan: A pay-per-use option ideal for individuals looking to experiment with game ideation and research.
* Indie Plan: Designed for individuals who want to turbocharge their game development, offering a set number of credits monthly.
* Studio Plan: Best for studios needing unlimited access to premium game creation tools.

You can choose between monthly or annual billing cycles for the Indie and Studio plans, with annual subscriptions often providing better value.

**Special Offers:**

* Non-profit organizations and educational institutions may be eligible for discounted rates. Contact our support team with your organization's details to learn more about these special pricing options.
* Keep an eye out for seasonal promotions or limited-time offers that may provide additional value or features.




Choose from Discovery, Indie, or Studio plans to suit your game development needs. Special discounts are available for non-profits and educational institutions.

Subscription Plans and Special Offers

Credits are the currency used within Ludo.ai to access various features:

* Discovery Plan: Purchase credits as needed on a pay-as-you-go basis.
* Indie Plan: Receive a large number of credits monthly, with unused credits rolling over to the next month.
* Studio Plan: Enjoy unlimited credits for unrestricted use of all features.

Different actions consume varying amounts of credits. For example, generating a game concept might use fewer credits than creating multiple pieces of concept art. You can monitor your credit balance and usage history in your account dashboard, helping you manage your resources effectively.

Credits power your access to Ludo.ai features, with different plans offering varying credit allowances. Monitor and manage your credit usage directly from your account dashboard.

Credits System

Manage all your financial transactions within the "Subscriptions & Billing" section:

* View and download past invoices for your records.
* Update your billing address to ensure accurate documentation.
* Manage your payment methods, including adding or removing credit cards.
* For business users, you can add your company's tax information for proper invoicing.

Ludo.ai uses industry-standard encryption to protect your financial information, ensuring secure transactions.

Easily manage your financial transactions, view invoices, and update payment information. Ludo.ai ensures secure transactions with industry-standard encryption.

Billing and Invoices

For Studio plan subscribers, Ludo.ai offers robust team collaboration features:

* Add team members by inviting them via email.
* Assign roles such as Owner, Editor, or Viewer to control access levels.
* Manage permissions for different project areas or tools.
* Share and collaborate on game concepts, artwork, and market research within your team.

This collaborative environment fosters creativity and efficiency in your game development process.

Studio plan subscribers can leverage robust team collaboration features. Invite team members, assign roles, and collaborate efficiently on game development projects.

Team Collaboration

Ludo.ai takes data protection seriously:

* All user data is encrypted both in transit and at rest.
* Regular security audits are conducted to identify and address potential vulnerabilities.
* Your creative inputs and generated content remain your exclusive property.
* You retain full ownership rights to use, share, or monetize any content created using the platform.
* Ludo.ai does not train its AI models on your private game concepts or interactions.

You can seamlessly integrate Ludo.ai-generated content into your development workflow:

* Export text-based content (game concepts, descriptions, etc.) in various formats like PDF or plain text.
* Download generated images in high-resolution formats suitable for further editing or direct use.
* Other generated assets can also be exported in industry-standard formats.

Ludo.ai prioritizes data protection while ensuring you retain full ownership of your created content. Your data is encrypted and never used to train AI models without your consent. You can export the data to integrate with your workflow.

Data Security, Ownership, and Export

To help you make the most of Ludo.ai, we offer comprehensive support:

* In-platform tutorials and tooltips guide you through various features.
* Extensive documentation covers each tool and functionality in detail.
* Video tutorials demonstrate workflows and use cases.
* Blog posts provide insights, tips, and updates about game development and using Ludo.ai effectively.
* support team available via email for personalized assistance.
* Ludo Discord server for real-time community interaction and quick queries: [https://discord.gg/FmTPyugsrR](https://discord.gg/FmTPyugsrR)

Remember to check the "What's New" section regularly for updates on new features and improvements to the platform.

Access a wealth of support options including tutorials, documentation, webinars, and community forums. Our dedicated support team and active Discord server are always ready to assist you.

Support and Resources

The Favorites feature in Ludo.ai allows you to curate and manage a personal collection of inspiring content across the platform. This feature is designed to streamline your creative process and ensure that no valuable ideas or resources are lost during your game development journey.

#### Saving to Favorites

As you navigate through Ludo.ai's various tools and features, you'll find a "heart" icon associated with different types of content. This icon appears alongside:

* Game ideas generated by the Game Ideator
* Images created through the Image Generation tool
* Reference games found through the Research tool

By clicking this heart icon, you instantly save the item to your Favorites, making it easily accessible for future reference.

#### Accessing and Organizing Favorites

Your saved items are conveniently stored on the Favorites page, which you can access from the main navigation menu. This page is thoughtfully organized into four main categories:

1. Game Ideas
2. Games (reference games from your searches)
3. Images

### Utilizing Favorited Content

The true power of the Favorites feature lies in its integration with your game development process:

* Create New Projects: Use any favorited item as a starting point for a new Game Concept project, instantly transforming inspiration into action.
* Enhance Existing Projects: Seamlessly add favorited elements to your ongoing Game Concept projects, enriching your ideas with saved content.
* Reference and Inspiration: Revisit your saved items anytime for inspiration or to compare your current work against reference games or ideas.

The Favorites feature in Ludo.ai allows you to save, organize, and easily access inspirational content across the platform, streamlining your game development process.

Favorites

Currently, Ludo.ai's interface and generated content are available in English. This includes all user interface elements, tooltips, generated game concepts, descriptions, and AI-assisted conversations. All user inputs and prompts are also expected to be in English. While inputs in other languages can work to some extent, the best performance and quality of results will always be achieved by providing inputs or prompts with clearly written English.

While English is our primary language, we recognize the global nature of game development and the diverse needs of our user base, and are working towards wider language support. In the meantime, we offer the following suggestions for non-native English speakers:

1. Use browser translation tools for navigating the interface if needed.
2. Remember that while the output is in English, you can always adapt and translate the generated concepts for your specific language needs.

Ludo.ai currently operates in English. All prompts and inputs should be in English.

Language Support

Market Trends is Ludo.ai's advanced market intelligence tool designed to provide real-time insights into the gaming market's dynamics. Updated every 24 hours, it offers a comprehensive view of market movements, emerging opportunities, and established successes across various app stores.

The tool presents data through an intuitive dashboard interface that breaks down complex market information into actionable insights. It focuses on four key aspects of market analysis:

* Rapidly emerging trends that signal future opportunities
* Established market segments with proven success
* New release patterns indicating developer interest and investment
* Market positioning and performance metrics for different game categories

Market Trends helps game developers, publishers, and market analysts:

* Identify emerging market opportunities before they become mainstream
* Validate game concepts against market performance data
* Understand the current competitive landscape
* Track how different game styles and mechanics perform over time
* Make data-driven decisions about game development and marketing strategies

An overview of Market Trends as a market intelligence tool that helps game developers identify emerging opportunities and track market evolution through AI-powered topic analysis and trend tracking.

Introduction to Market Trends

### Basic Navigation

* Access Market Trends from the sidebar menu
* View the main dashboard for immediate market insights
* Click on topics or "More" buttons to explore detailed views
* Use the sidebar for quick navigation between different views

### Using Filters

You can find the following filters at the top of the dashboard:

* Source: Filter trends by specific stores
* Genres: Filter trends by specific game genres
* Locations: View trends in different geographical markets

All subsequent analysis and data shown in Market Trends will reflect your active filters, helping you focus on relevant market segments for your specific needs.

A quick guide to navigating the tool and using market filters effectively, helping you focus your analysis on specific genres, locations, platforms, and time periods.

Getting Started with Market Trends

### What are Game Topics


Game Topics are AI-generated classifications that group similar games based on shared characteristics. Unlike traditional genre classifications, Topics provide a more nuanced and multi-dimensional view of the market by considering multiple aspects of each game simultaneously.

### Topic Categories


Market Trends organizes Topics into five main categories:

1. Overall Topics
    * General game groupings based on comprehensive similarity analysis
    * Cross-dimensional patterns combining multiple game aspects
    * Broader market segments that represent distinct game types
    * Holistic view of game categories regardless of specific features
2. Game Mechanics
    * Fundamental gameplay systems and interaction patterns
    * Core loops and player engagement mechanisms
    * Progression systems and challenge structures
    * Player input methods and control schemes
3. Game Themes
    * Narrative settings and contexts
    * Story elements and world-building aspects
    * Thematic inspirations and cultural references
    * Environmental and atmospheric elements
4. Art Styles
    * Visual presentation approaches
    * Graphic design philosophies
    * Technical art execution methods
    * Aesthetic influences and artistic directions
5. Subgenres
    * Specialized game categories within broader genres
    * Hybrid game types combining multiple genre elements
    * Emerging game format variations
    * Niche market segments

### Topic Analysis and Market Metrics


Topics are analyzed across two primary dimensions:

**Charts Performance Analysis**

* Exponential Growth: Tracks topics rapidly gaining new players day over day
* Chart Toppers: Measures topics with highest new player acquisition over 7 days
* Most Top-Chart Games: Identifies topics with most games in Top-200 Overall
* Uniqueness: Highlights topics that differ from other top-charting games

**New Releases Analysis**

* Growing Number of Releases: Tracks month-over-month increase in game releases
* Very Recent Releases: Measures new game releases over past 14 days
* New Game Topics: Identifies recently emerged topics in new releases
* Uniqueness: Highlights topics that differ from other recent releases


This dual analysis approach helps you:

* Identify both established successes and emerging opportunities
* Understand which topics are gaining traction with players
* Track developer interest and investment through release patterns
* Spot unique market positions that stand out from current trends
* Make informed decisions about game design and market timing

An overview of how Market Trends classifies games into AI-generated topics across different categories (Overall, Mechanics, Themes, Art Styles, Subgenres) and analyzes them through both chart performance and new releases metrics.

Understanding Game Topics

The Market Trends dashboard provides a comprehensive market overview organized into distinct sections that help you quickly grasp current market dynamics and emerging opportunities.

### Overview and Purpose

The dashboard serves as your central command center for market intelligence, combining multiple views and metrics to provide a complete picture of the gaming market. It's designed to help you:

* Identify emerging opportunities early
* Monitor established market segments
* Track developer activity and market investment
* Understand market positioning of different game types

### Dashboard Sections

#### Quickly Rising in the Charts

Located in the left section of the dashboard, this area highlights game categories experiencing rapid growth in popularity and rankings. These represent emerging trends that could become tomorrow's market leaders. Each topic shows:

* Representative game examples
* Relative growth metrics
* Visual samples of successful games in the category

#### Established in the Charts

Positioned in the middle section, this area displays game categories with proven staying power and consistent performance. These represent reliable, stable market segments with sustained player interest. You'll find:

* Long-term successful games
* Consistent performers
* Stable market segments
* Proven game formulas

#### Increasing New Releases

The right section highlights game categories seeing a surge in new game releases from developers. These represent areas where creators are actively investing resources, suggesting anticipated market opportunities. This section shows:

* Recent launch patterns
* Developer investment trends
* Emerging market segments
* New market entrants

#### Market Landscape

This visual representation plots games' chart position against their trend direction, providing a clear picture of the most relevant games currently in the market. The visualization helps you:

* Understand market positioning (Y-axis shows chart position)
* Track performance trends (X-axis shows trend direction as percentage)
* Identify market leaders and challengers
* Monitor competitive positioning

Reading the Graph:

* X-Axis: Represents change in downloads/players share over 7 days
* Y-Axis: Shows share of new downloads/players
* Position interpretation:
    * Top Right: High share and growing (market leaders)
    * Top Left: High share but declining (mature categories)
    * Bottom Right: Low share but growing (emerging opportunities)
    * Bottom Left: Low share and declining (struggling categories)

#### Topic Categories Analysis (Specific Trends)

The dashboard includes dedicated sections showing the fastest-growing topics in different categories. Each category lists topics sorted by growth rate, with progress bars indicating relative growth velocity.

* Game Mechanics: Trending gameplay systems and interaction patterns
* Game Themes: Rising thematic elements and settings
* Art Styles: Growing visual presentation approaches
* Subgenres: Emerging subcategories
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#### Top Game Topics Table

Located at the bottom of the dashboard, this comprehensive table provides detailed metrics for significant game topics, including:

* Power Index: Overall topic strength indicator
* Growth: Percentage change in market presence
* Player Share: Market penetration metrics
* Top Chart Games: Number of games in top rankings
* Variation in New Releases: Changes in launch frequency
* Recent Releases: Number of new games in the category

### Navigation and Interaction

From the dashboard, you can:

* Click "More" in any section to access detailed topic lists
* Click on any topic to view its detailed page, which includes:
    * Topic description
    * Key characteristics
    * Games included in the topic
    * Related mechanics/themes tags
    * Options to compare to market or generate game ideas

A comprehensive look at the dashboard's three main sections (Quickly Rising, Established, and Increasing New Releases), Market Landscape visualization, and Top Game Topics table, showing how each component helps track market trends.

Understanding the Dashboard

When you click "More" in any dashboard section or category, you'll access detailed topic list views that provide deeper insights into market trends. These views offer different sorting options depending on whether you're analyzing chart performance or new releases.

### List View Layout

Each topic in the list displays:

* Topic title
* Topic performance information on hover
* List of most relevant games with icons and screenshots
* Performance metrics for each of the games, along with release dates and developer information

### Sorting Options


**Chart Performance View Sorting**

* Exponential Growth: Orders topics by those rapidly increasing their new player acquisition day over day
* Chart Toppers: Lists topics based on highest number of new players accumulated over the past 7 days
* Most Top-Chart Games: Ranks topics by number of games present in the Top-200 Overall
* Uniqueness: Highlights topics that significantly differ from other games in the top charts

**New Releases View Sorting**

* Growing Number of Releases: Orders by highest month-over-month increase in game releases
* Very Recent Releases: Ranks by number of new game releases over the past 14 days
* New Game Topics: Shows topics that have most recently emerged in new releases
* Uniqueness: Highlights topics that stand out from other recently released games

### Topic Details

Clicking on the title of any topic opens a detailed view that includes:

* Comprehensive topic description
* Key characteristics and defining features
* Full list of games in the topic

### Topic Actions

#### Compare to Market

This action takes you to the Market Analysis tool, where you can:

* Get a detailed Ludo Score for the topic
* See comprehensive market performance data
* Access historical trend information
* Analyze the topic's positioning against broader market trends
* Perform detailed competitive analysis

#### Generate Game Ideas

This feature helps spark creativity by:

* Generating unique game concepts based on the topic's characteristics
* Suggesting novel combinations of mechanics and themes
* Providing variations on successful formulas within the topic
* Offering innovative approaches to the topic's core elements


These tools help you:

* Validate market opportunities
* Find unique angles within established topics
* Get inspiration for new game concepts
* Make data-driven development decisions

Detailed explanation of how to use topic lists, sort views, and access topic details, including powerful analysis tools like "Compare to Market" and "Generate Game Ideas" for deeper market insights.

Topic List Views

### Identifying Market Opportunities

#### Using the Dashboard

* Monitor "Quickly Rising in the Charts" to identify emerging game categories before they become saturated
* Study "Established in the Charts" to understand what makes a topic maintain long-term success
* Use "Increasing New Releases" to spot where developers are placing their bets

#### Leveraging Topic Categories

* Review Game Mechanics trends to identify which gameplay systems are gaining traction
* Track Game Themes to spot rising narrative and setting preferences
* Monitor Art Styles growth rates to align visual development with market trends
* Use Subgenres analysis to find successful niches within broader categories

### Validating Game Concepts

#### Using Compare to Market

* Get a detailed Ludo Score for your chosen topic
* Access comprehensive market data and historical performance
* Understand competitive positioning and market saturation
* Analyze growth patterns and player acquisition trends
* Identify market risks and opportunities through detailed metrics

#### Generating and Refining Ideas

* Use "Generate Game Ideas" to explore variations within successful topics
* Combine insights from multiple trending topics to create unique concepts
* Study topic descriptions to understand key characteristics players expect
* Review related tags to identify complementary features and themes

### Leveraging Market Analysis Tool


For a deep dive on a certain topic or theme, make sure to try the Market Analysis tool.

* Compare multiple topics to understand relative market positions
* Get detailed competitive analysis for your chosen segment
* Access historical trend data to identify seasonal patterns
* Validate growth potential through detailed performance data

Practical guidance on using the tool's features to identify market opportunities and validate game concepts through market analysis and idea generation tools.

Using Market Trends for Game Development

### Common Issues

1\. Data not loading:
 \* Refresh the page
 \* Clear your browser cache and cookies
 \* Try a different browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, etc.)
2\. Slow performance:
 \* Close unnecessary browser tabs and applications
 \* Clear your browser cache and cookies

### Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How often is the data updated?
A: Market Trends data refreshes every 24 hours

Q: Why do I see different numbers for the same topic in different views?
A: Different views use different time windows and metrics for analysis

Q: What if a topic shows high growth but low market share?
A: This often indicates an emerging trend worth monitoring

Q: Why might I see fewer games in a topic than expected?
A: Topics only include games that meet specific similarity thresholds

### Getting Help

If problems persist\, contact Ludo\.ai support for assistance or join our Discord server: \[https://discord\.gg/FmTPyugsrR\]\(https://discord\.gg/FmTPyugsrR\)



Solutions to common technical issues and answers to frequently asked questions about data updates, metrics interpretation, and feature access.

The Game Concept tool in Ludo.ai offers multiple ways to begin crafting your game idea. Here are the most common approaches:

1. Starting from a Generated Idea:
    * Use Ludo's Game Ideator or the Idea Pathfinder in the homepage to generate game concepts.
    * When you find an idea you like, click the "Develop This Idea" button.
    * This automatically creates a new Game Concept document pre-filled with the generated idea's details.
2. Importing a Concept on the Homepage:
    * On the Ludo.ai homepage, look for the "Import Your Game Concept" option.
    * Click to open the import dialog.
    * Set your preferences: Platform (e.g., Mobile), Style, and Perspective.
    * Enter a title and description for your game concept.
    * Optionally, drag and drop or browse to add images.
    * Click the "Import" button to create your new Game Concept document.
3. Starting from Scratch:
    * Click the purple plus sign (+) on the top menu bar to start a new blank document.
    * Give your concept a title and write a brief description.
    * Use the options at the top to specify your game's style, perspective, genre, and platform. These choices help tailor AI suggestions and refine your concept's focus.
    * Add an icon and header image by clicking the placeholders at the top.

Whichever method you choose, once your Game Concept document is created:

* Use the "Add Section" button (the blinking plus sign) to build out your concept. You can write sections yourself or leverage AI suggestions for inspiration.

Remember, your Game Concept is a living document. You can always return to it later to make changes or additions as your idea evolves. Whether you're starting from a Ludo-generated idea, importing a concept, or beginning from scratch, the Game Concept tool provides a flexible environment to develop and refine your game vision.

This section outlines three main ways to begin a game concept: using a Ludo-generated idea, importing a concept, or starting from scratch. It guides users through the initial setup process for each method.

Getting Started with Game Concept

When you use the "Develop This Idea" button on a Ludo-generated game concept, your new Game Design Document (GDD) comes pre-populated with several key elements:

1. Title and Description: The game's title and a brief description are automatically filled in based on the generated idea.
2. Visual Elements:
    * An icon representing the game concept is added.
    * A header image that captures the essence of the game idea is included.
3. Game Parameters:
    * Platform, Style, Perspective, and Genre based on the generated idea
4. Ludo Score: An initial market viability score for the concept, including:
    * Chart Dominance
    * Trend Potential
    * Newcomer Impact
    * Creative Edge
5. Similar Games: A selection of existing games that share similarities with your concept, providing context and inspiration.
6. Image Gallery: The conceptual art image that was generated with the initial game idea.
7. Trending Games: A list of currently popular games that are relevant to your concept's genre or theme.

This pre-populated content serves as a starting point for your game design document. From here, you can use Ludo's AI-assisted tools to expand on these elements, add new sections, and refine your game concept further. Remember, you can edit, remove, or add to any of these default elements to better align with your vision for the game.

You can also specify or modify game parameters like platform, style, perspective, and genre at any time to help tailor AI suggestions and refine your concept's focus.

Understand what elements are automatically included when creating a Game Design Document from a Ludo-generated idea. This section outlines the pre-populated content that serves as a starting point for your concept.

Default Content in Game Concept from Generated Idea

Expanding your game concept is a creative process made easier with AI assistance. Here's how to add depth to your idea:

1. Click the "Add Section" button (purple plus sign) within your document.
2. Choose a section type from the right sidebar. Options include Mechanics, Theme, Characters, and more.
3. For AI-generated content, you have the "Suggestions" option. that generates ideas based on your existing content. The Suggestions option typically opens a textbox:
    1. Leave empty to let Ludo be creative and come up with things that make sense for your game, or
    2. Specify what you want to create. The text can be anything from keywords to very specific instructions.
4. If you need a custom section not provided in the standard options, scroll down to "Custom Text" and create your own.
5. For each section, you can use the "Ask Ludo" feature to get more specific AI assistance or refinement.

Don't be afraid to experiment with different sections and ideas. The goal is to create a comprehensive vision of your game.

Learn how to expand your game concept using the "Add Section" feature, leveraging AI suggestions or creating custom content. This section explains how to build out your concept document effectively.

Adding Content to Your Game Concept

The "Suggestions" button is your primary tool for leveraging AI assistance within the Game Concept tool. Available across all sections and elements of your Game Design Document (GDD), this button offers a versatile and intuitive way to generate and refine your game ideas using AI.

**How to Use the "Suggestions" Button:**

The "Suggestions" button adapts to your needs based on whether you provide a text input and whether the element you're working on already contains content.

Here are the different ways you can use the "Suggestions" button:

* **Creating Something New (Starting from Blank):**
    * **Without Text Input:** Simply click the "Suggestions" button on an empty section or element. Ludo will generate relevant content that fits your overall game concept and the type of element you are working on. This is ideal for brainstorming initial ideas or filling in blank sections with contextually appropriate suggestions.
    * **With Text Input:** Click the "Suggestions" button and type your request or instruction into the text input field that appears. Ludo will generate new content specifically designed to address your prompt, while still keeping it relevant to your game concept. This allows you to guide the AI to create precisely what you need, whether it's text or images.
* **Enhancing Existing Content (Building Upon What You Have):**
    * **Without Text Input:** Click the "Suggestions" button on a section or element that already has content. Ludo will intelligently expand upon what you've already written or created, adding more detail and depth to your existing work. This is perfect for elaborating on descriptions, mechanics, or character backstories.
    * **With Text Input:** Click the "Suggestions" button and type your instruction into the text input field. Ludo will modify and refine the existing content based on your specific directions. This allows you to easily iterate and improve upon your current writing or descriptions. For example, you could ask Ludo to "make this paragraph more concise" or "rewrite this section to focus on gameplay."

Understanding the "Suggestions" Button

The "Ask Ludo" feature is your AI assistant throughout the game concept creation process. Here's how to make the most of it:

1. For overall concept feedback, use the "Ask Ludo" button at the top of your document. This is great for high-level suggestions or to brainstorm new ideas.
2. Within specific sections, you'll find an "Ask Ludo" button that provides targeted assistance for that particular element of your game.
3. When using "Ask Ludo", provide clear and specific prompts. For example, "How can I make my main character more compelling?" or "Suggest some unique gameplay mechanics for a puzzle platformer."
4. Remember, Ludo's suggestions are starting points. Feel free to edit, combine, or completely change the AI's ideas to fit your vision.
5. If you're stuck, ask Ludo for examples from existing games or for ways to subvert common tropes in your chosen genre.

The key to effectively using "Ask Ludo" is to view it as a collaborative tool, not a replacement for your creativity.

Explore how to utilize the "Ask Ludo" feature for both overall concept feedback and specific element assistance. This section provides tips on crafting effective prompts for AI-generated suggestions.

Using the Ask Ludo AI Assistance

Visual elements can bring your game concept to life. Here's how to incorporate them:

1. Add an "Image Gallery" section to your document.
2. You have several options for adding images:
    * "Suggest Art": Generates concept art based on your document's content.
    * "Suggest Gameplay": Creates gameplay images based on your described mechanics and theme.
    * "Image Generator": Use text prompts to generate custom images.
    * Search Tool: Find and use existing game images as references.
    * Favorites: Use images you've previously saved.
    * Upload: Add your own custom images from your computer.
3. For game elements like characters or items, you can generate specific images. In the relevant section, look for an option to generate or add an image for that element.
4. To edit a generated image, click on the image and then click the "Edit" button. This allows you to refine the image further.

Visual elements are powerful tools for conveying your game's atmosphere and style, so take time to curate them carefully.


Discover various methods to incorporate images into your game concept, including AI-generated art, gameplay visuals, and custom uploads. This section covers how to visually enhance your concept document.

Adding Visual Elements

You can directly generate 3D assets within your Game Concept document, streamlining the process of visualizing and populating your game world.

1. **Add an "Assets" Section:**
    *   Click the "Add Section" button (purple plus sign) within your Game Concept document.
    *   Scroll down and select "Assets" from the section options.
2. **Generate Assets:**
    *   Click on "Suggestions" to have Ludo automatically generate asset ideas and their images based on your existing game concept.
    *   Optionally, provide a text input in the Suggestions text field to enter your instructions for the assets you desire.
3. **Manage Your Assets:**
    *   All generated assets will be conveniently listed in the "Assets" section.
    *   Download the asset in your preferred format.


**Benefits of Generating Assets in Game Concept:**

*   **Contextualized Generation:** Ludo's AI considers your entire game concept when generating assets, ensuring they align with your game's theme, style, and mechanics.
*   **Streamlined Workflow:** Create and manage your game assets without leaving your Game Concept document.
*   **Visual Consistency:** Maintain a consistent visual style by generating all your assets within the same environment.
*   **Faster Prototyping:** Quickly populate your game world with placeholder assets generated directly from your concept.

**Tips for Generating Assets:**

*   **Be Specific in Your Prompts:** When using text input in the Suggestions, provide detailed descriptions of the assets you need.
*   **Leverage Existing Content:** Use "Suggestions" to get ideas based on your game's description, characters, and world.
*   **Iterate and Refine:** Generate variations of assets and refine them until they meet your requirements.


This new "Assets" section further integrates asset creation into your game design workflow, making it easier than ever to bring your game world to life.

Generate 3D assets for your game directly from the Game Concept page

Adding and Generating 3D Assets in Game Concept

Adding existing games as references can help contextualize your concept. Here's how:

1. Add a "Games" section to your document using the "Add Section" button.
2. You have several methods to add reference games:
    * "Suggestions": Let the AI recommend similar games based on your concept.
    * Favorites: Choose from games you've previously saved.
    * Top Charts: Find currently popular games across various platforms. You can choose from different game stores like Steam, Apple App Store, Google Play Store, and more.
    * Trends: Discover games that are currently trending or rising in popularity. You can filter by store, location, and genre.
    * Search: Use keywords to find games across Ludo's entire database. You can provide keywords or search phrases and use filters to narrow down the results.
    * Manual Entry: If you know the game title, simply type it in.
3. For each reference game, consider adding a note about why it's relevant to your concept.
4. Use these references to illustrate specific mechanics, art styles, or thematic elements you're aiming for.

Remember, reference games are tools to communicate your vision and inspiration, not limitations on your creativity.

Learn how to add existing games as references to contextualize your concept. This section explains different ways to find and include relevant games in your document.

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