flame-templates_skill

Overview

This skill delivers three ready-to-use game templates for the Flame Engine: RPG, Platformer, and Roguelike. Each template provides a complete starter structure with player code, core game loop, and basic UI so you can prototype quickly. Templates are implemented in JavaScript and targeted at small-to-medium game projects.

How this skill works

The skill supplies three focused reference templates that outline architecture, systems, and example flows for each game type. Each template includes a main entry, player class patterns, core loop setup, and minimal UI components so you can adapt or extend them into a full game. Use the reference guide for each template to follow recommended patterns and integrate engine systems.

When to use it

• You need a fast prototype for an RPG, platformer, or roguelike using Flame Engine.
• You want clear architecture and starter code to learn Flame Engine patterns.
• You need example systems like combat, progression, or procedural map layout.
• You are building a small team project and want consistent base templates.
• You want to compare design differences across top-down, side-view, and procedural genres.

Best practices

• Start from the provided template that most closely matches your game loop (top-down vs side-view).
• Keep game logic modular: separate player, map, UI, and system code for easier extension.
• Use the template’s core loop and event hooks rather than modifying engine internals.
• Replace placeholder assets early to validate performance and layout.
• Iterate on one system at a time (movement, combat, progression, procedural generation).

Example use cases

• Create a turn-based or action RPG prototype with town and dungeon layouts.
• Build a side-scrolling platformer with player controls, checkpoints, and hazards.
• Implement a roguelike with procedural dungeon generation and permadeath mechanics.
• Teach students engine architecture and game systems using concrete examples.
• Rapidly test gameplay ideas by swapping systems between templates.