Narrative Puzzle Clues

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Luna Martinez

@luna-martinez

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Create puzzle clue systems that guide without hand-holding through environmental storytelling.

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Design environmental puzzle clues for {{puzzle_name}} in {{game_setting}}.

**Puzzle Solution:** {{solution_description}}
**Location:** {{puzzle_location}}
**Difficulty Target:** {{difficulty_level}}

**Clue Hierarchy:**

*Environmental Clues (Subtle):*
- Visual details that hint
- Audio cues that suggest
- Spatial arrangements
- Pattern implications

*Discoverable Clues (Medium):*
- Notes and documents
- NPC hints if asked
- Related lore entries
- Previous puzzle solutions

*Direct Clues (Progressive Hints):*
- Companion suggestions after X time
- More explicit notes found
- Flashback or memory hints
- Skip option dialogue

**Clue Integration:**
- Make each clue feel natural to world
- Avoid floating question marks
- Reward attention to detail

**Write all environmental text, discoverable documents, and hint dialogue.**

Details

Category

Creative

Use Cases

Puzzle hint designEnvironmental clue creationHint system narrative

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gpt-4claude-3
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