puzzle-design-kb/todos/TODOS.md

TODO List for Puzzle Sampling Chapter

• Create Inspiration chapter introduction document (src/inspiration.md)

  • Write section explaining purpose: sampling of 30+ games with best puzzles analyzed
  • Document Problem/Why It Works/Solution/Steps format requirements

• Beneath a Steel Sky: analyze walkthrough and create game section

  • Examine walkthrough files in src/walkthroughs/beneath-a-steel-sky/
  • Identify the 3 best puzzles using analysis-checklist.md criteria
  • Write Problem/Why It Works/Solution/Steps for each puzzle
  • Link each puzzle to its pattern type from the Playbook

• Broken Sword 1: Shadow of the Templars: analyze walkthrough and create game section

  • Examine walkthrough files in src/walkthroughs/broken-sword-1/
  • Identify the 3 best puzzles using analysis-checklist.md criteria
  • Write Problem/Why It Works/Solution/Steps for each puzzle
  • Link each puzzle to its pattern type from the Playbook

• Broken Sword II: The Smoking Mirror: analyze walkthrough and create game section

  • Examine walkthrough files in src/walkthroughs/broken-sword-ii/
  • Identify the 3 best puzzles using analysis-checklist.md criteria
  • Write Problem/Why It Works/Solution/Steps for each puzzle
  • Link each puzzle to its pattern type from the Playbook

• Day of the Tentacle: analyze walkthrough and create game section

  • Examine walkthrough files in src/walkthroughs/day-of-the-tentacle/
  • Identify the 3 best puzzles using analysis-checklist.md criteria
  • Write Problem/Why It Works/Solution/Steps for each puzzle
  • Link each puzzle to its pattern type from the Playbook

• Full Throttle: analyze walkthrough and create game section

  • Examine walkthrough files in src/walkthroughs/full-throttle/
  • Identify the 3 best puzzles using analysis-checklist.md criteria
  • Write Problem/Why It Works/Solution/Steps for each puzzle
  • Link each puzzle to its pattern type from the Playbook

• Gabriel Knight 1: Sins of the Fathers: analyze walkthrough and create game section

  • Examine walkthrough files in src/walkthroughs/gabriel-knight-1/
  • Identify the 3 best puzzles using analysis-checklist.md criteria
  • Write Problem/Why It Works/Solution/Steps for each puzzle
  • Link each puzzle to its pattern type from the Playbook

• Grim Fandango: analyze walkthrough and create game section

  • Examine walkthrough files in src/walkthroughs/grim-fandango/
  • Identify the 3 best puzzles using analysis-checklist.md criteria
  • Write Problem/Why It Works/Solution/Steps for each puzzle
  • Link each puzzle to its pattern type from the Playbook

• Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis: analyze walkthrough and create game section

  • Examine walkthrough files in src/walkthroughs/indiana-jones-fate-atlantis/
  • Identify the 3 best puzzles using analysis-checklist.md criteria
  • Write Problem/Why It Works/Solution/Steps for each puzzle
  • Link each puzzle to its pattern type from the Playbook

• Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade: analyze walkthrough and create game section

  • Examine walkthrough files in src/walkthroughs/indiana-jones-last-crusade/
  • Identify the 3 best puzzles using analysis-checklist.md criteria
  • Write Problem/Why It Works/Solution/Steps for each puzzle
  • Link each puzzle to its pattern type from the Playbook

• King's Quest III: To Heir Is Human: analyze walkthrough and create game section

  • Examine walkthrough files in src/walkthroughs/kings_quest_3/ and kings-quest-iii/
  • Identify the 3 best puzzles using analysis-checklist.md criteria
  • Write Problem/Why It Works/Solution/Steps for each puzzle
  • Link each puzzle to its pattern type from the Playbook

• King's Quest VII: The Princeless Bride: analyze walkthrough and create game section

  • Examine walkthrough files in src/walkthroughs/kings-quest-vii/
  • Identify the 3 best puzzles using analysis-checklist.md criteria
  • Write Problem/Why It Works/Solution/Steps for each puzzle
  • Link each puzzle to its pattern type from the Playbook

• King's Quest VIII: Mask of Eternity: analyze walkthrough and create game section

  • Examine walkthrough files in src/walkthroughs/kings-quest-viii/
  • Identify the 3 best puzzles using analysis-checklist.md criteria
  • Write Problem/Why It Works/Solution/Steps for each puzzle
  • Link each puzzle to its pattern type from the Playbook

• Kurdyndria 1: Shadow of the Fox: analyze walkthrough and create game section

  • Examine walkthrough files in src/walkthroughs/kyrandia_1/
  • Identify the 3 best puzzles using analysis-checklist.md criteria
  • Write Problem/Why It Works/Solution/Steps for each puzzle
  • Link each puzzle to its pattern type from the Playbook

• Loom: analyze walkthrough and create game section

  • Examine walkthrough files in src/walkthroughs/loom/
  • Identify the 3 best puzzles using analysis-checklist.md criteria
  • Write Problem/Why It Works/Solution/Steps for each puzzle
  • Link each puzzle to its pattern type from the Playbook

• Maniac Mansion: analyze walkthrough and create game section

  • Examine walkthrough files in src/walkthroughs/maniac-mansion/
  • Identify the 3 best puzzles using analysis-checklist.md criteria
  • Write Problem/Why It Works/Solution/Steps for each puzzle
  • Link each puzzle to its pattern type from the Playbook

• Quest for Glory 1: Shadows of Darkness: analyze walkthrough and create game section

  • Examine walkthrough files in src/walkthroughs/quest-for-glory-1/
  • Identify the 3 best puzzles using analysis-checklist.md criteria
  • Write Problem/Why It Works/Solution/Steps for each puzzle
  • Link each puzzle to its pattern type from the Playbook

• Quest for Glory II: Trial by Fire: analyze walkthrough and create game section

  • Examine walkthrough files in src/walkthroughs/quest-for-glory-ii/
  • Identify the 3 best puzzles using analysis-checklist.md criteria
  • Write Problem/Why It Works/Solution/Steps for each puzzle
  • Link each puzzle to its pattern type from the Playbook

• Quest for Glory III: Wages of War: analyze walkthrough and create game section

  • Examine walkthrough files in src/walkthroughs/quest-for-glory-iii/
  • Identify the 3 best puzzles using analysis-checklist.md criteria
  • Write Problem/Why It Works/Solution/Steps for each puzzle
  • Link each puzzle to its pattern type from the Playbook

• Quest for Glory IV: Shadows of Darkness: analyze walkthrough and create game section

  • Examine walkthrough files in src/walkthroughs/quest-for-glory-iv/
  • Identify the 3 best puzzles using analysis-checklist.md criteria
  • Write Problem/Why It Works/Solution/Steps for each puzzle
  • Link each puzzle to its pattern type from the Playbook

• Sam & Max Hit the Road: analyze walkthrough and create game section

  • Examine walkthrough files in src/walkthroughs/sam-max-hit-the-road/
  • Identify the 3 best puzzles using analysis-checklist.md criteria
  • Write Problem/Why It Works/Solution/Steps for each puzzle
  • Link each puzzle to its pattern type from the Playbook

• Simon the Sorcerer: analyze walkthrough and create game section

  • Examine walkthrough files in src/walkthroughs/simon1/
  • Identify the 3 best puzzles using analysis-checklist.md criteria
  • Write Problem/Why It Works/Solution/Steps for each puzzle
  • Link each puzzle to its pattern type from the Playbook

• Spacequest 1: The Sarien Encounter: analyze walkthrough and create game section

  • Examine walkthrough files in src/walkthroughs/spacequest-1/
  • Identify the 3 best puzzles using analysis-checklist.md criteria
  • Write Problem/Why It Works/Solution/Steps for each puzzle
  • Link each puzzle to its pattern type from the Playbook

• Spacequest II: The Vohaul Assault: analyze walkthrough and create game section

  • Examine walkthrough files in src/walkthroughs/spacequest-ii/
  • Identify the 3 best puzzles using analysis-checklist.md criteria
  • Write Problem/Why It Works/Solution/Steps for each puzzle
  • Link each puzzle to its pattern type from the Playbook

• Spacequest III: The Pirates of Pestulon: analyze walkthrough and create game section

  • Examine walkthrough files in src/walkthroughs/spacequest-iii/
  • Identify the 3 best puzzles using analysis-checklist.md criteria
  • Write Problem/Why It Works/Solution/Steps for each puzzle
  • Link each puzzle to its pattern type from the Playbook

• Spacequest IV: The Rogerwars: analyze walkthrough and create game section

  • Examine walkthrough files in src/walkthroughs/spacequest-iv/
  • Identify the 3 best puzzles using analysis-checklist.md criteria
  • Write Problem/Why It Works/Solution/Steps for each puzzle
  • Link each puzzle to its pattern type from the Playbook

• Syberia: analyze walkthrough and create game section

  • Examine walkthrough files in src/walkthroughs/syberia/
  • Identify the 3 best puzzles using analysis-checklist.md criteria
  • Write Problem/Why It Works/Solution/Steps for each puzzle
  • Link each puzzle to its pattern type from the Playbook

• The Dig: analyze walkthrough and create game section

  • Examine walkthrough files in src/walkthroughs/the-dig/
  • Identify the 3 best puzzles using analysis-checklist.md criteria
  • Write Problem/Why It Works/Solution/Steps for each puzzle
  • Link each puzzle to its pattern type from the Playbook

• The Longest Journey: analyze walkthrough and create game section

  • Examine walkthrough files in src/walkthroughs/the-longest-journey/
  • Identify the 3 best puzzles using analysis-checklist.md criteria
  • Write Problem/Why It Works/Solution/Steps for each puzzle
  • Link each puzzle to its pattern type from the Playbook

• Zak McKracken and the Alien Mindbenders: analyze walkthrough and create game section

  • Examine walkthrough files in src/walkthroughs/zak-mckracken/
  • Identify the 3 best puzzles using analysis-checklist.md criteria
  • Write Problem/Why It Works/Solution/Steps for each puzzle
  • Link each puzzle to its pattern type from the Playbook

• Edit inspiration pages - screenshot placeholders and accuracy check - IN PROGRESS

  • zak-mckracken-and-the-alien-mindbenders.md - completed
  • the-longest-journey.md - completed
  • the-dig.md - completed
  • syberia.md - add Screenshots sections after Steps, verify against walkthroughs
  • spacequest-iv-the-rogerwars.md - add Screenshots sections after Steps, verify against walkthroughs
  • spacequest-iii-the-pirates-of-pestulon.md - add Screenshots sections after Steps, verify against walkthroughs
  • spacequest-2-the-vohaul-assault.md - add Screenshots sections after Steps, verify against walkthroughs
  • spacequest-1-the-sarien-encounter.md - add Screenshots sections after Steps, verify against walkthroughs
  • simon-the-sorcerer.md - add Screenshots sections after Steps, verify against walkthroughs
  • sam-and-max-hit-the-road.md - add Screenshots sections after Steps, verify against walkthroughs
  • quest-for-glory-iv-shadows-of-darkness.md - add Screenshots sections after Steps, verify against walkthroughs
  • quest-for-glory-iii-wages-of-war.md - add Screenshots sections after Steps, verify against walkthroughs
  • quest-for-glory-ii-trial-by-fire.md - add Screenshots sections after Steps, verify against walkthroughs
  • quest-for-glory-1-shadows-of-darkness.md - add Screenshots sections after Steps, verify against walkthroughs
  • maniac-mansion.md - add Screenshots sections after Steps, verify against walkthroughs
  • kyrandia-1-shadow-of-the-fox.md - add Screenshots sections after Steps, verify against walkthroughs
  • kings-quest-viii-mask-of-eternity.md - add Screenshots sections after Steps, verify against walkthroughs
  • kings-quest-vii-the-princeless-bride.md - add Screenshots sections after Steps, verify against walkthroughs
  • kings-quest-iii-to-heir-is-human.md - add Screenshots sections after Steps, verify against walkthroughs
  • indiana-jones-and-the-last-crusade.md - add Screenshots sections after Steps, verify against walkthroughs
  • indiana-jones-and-the-fate-of-atlantis.md - add Screenshots sections after Steps, verify against walkthroughs
  • grim-fandango.md - add Screenshots sections after Steps, verify against walkthroughs
  • gabriel-knight-1-sins-of-the-fathers.md - add Screenshots sections after Steps, verify against walkthroughs
  • full-throttle.md - add Screenshots sections after Steps, verify against walkthroughs
  • day-of-the-tentacle.md - add Screenshots sections after Steps, verify against walkthroughs
  • broken-sword-ii-the-smoking-mirror.md - add Screenshots sections after Steps, verify against walkthroughs
  • broken-sword-1-shadow-of-the-templars.md - add Screenshots sections after Steps, verify against walkthroughs
  • beneath-a-steel-sky.md - add Screenshots sections after Steps, verify against walkthroughs
  • loom.md - add Screenshots sections after Steps, verify against walkthroughs