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How to Use GitScrum for Game Development Projects?
How to use GitScrum for game development projects?
Manage game development in GitScrum with multidisciplinary labels (programming, art, design), milestone-based organization, and NoteVault for game design documents. Track sprint goals aligned with milestones, coordinate art and code pipelines. Game teams with integrated workflow reduce milestone delays by 40% [Source: Game Development Research 2024].
Game dev workflow:
- Preproduction - Design docs
- Production - Build features
- Alpha - Feature complete
- Beta - Content complete
- Polish - Bug fixes
- Gold - Release candidate
- Launch - Release
Game development labels
| Label | Discipline |
|---|---|
| disc-programming | Code |
| disc-art | 2D/3D art |
| disc-animation | Animation |
| disc-audio | Sound/music |
| disc-design | Game design |
| disc-qa | Testing |
| disc-production | Management |
Milestone labels
| Label | Phase |
|---|---|
| milestone-prototype | Prototype |
| milestone-vertical-slice | Playable demo |
| milestone-alpha | Feature complete |
| milestone-beta | Content complete |
| milestone-gold | Release ready |
Game board columns
| Column | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Backlog | All work |
| Ready | Prioritized |
| In Progress | Active work |
| Review | Playtesting |
| Integration | Combining work |
| Done | Complete |
NoteVault game documentation
| Document | Content |
|---|---|
| Game Design Doc | Full GDD |
| Technical Design | Architecture |
| Art Bible | Visual style |
| Audio Design | Sound design |
| Milestone Criteria | Deliverables |
Art-code pipeline
| Phase | Art | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Design | Concept art | Prototype |
| Production | Asset creation | System development |
| Integration | Export assets | Import and use |
| Polish | Refinement | Optimization |
Feature task template
## Feature: [name]
### Design
- GDD section: [link]
- Gameplay: [description]
### Art Requirements
- [ ] Concept art
- [ ] 3D models
- [ ] Textures
- [ ] Animation
### Programming
- [ ] Core mechanics
- [ ] Integration
- [ ] Polish
### Audio
- [ ] Sound effects
- [ ] Music cues
Sprint goals for games
| Sprint | Goal Example |
|---|---|
| Sprint 1 | "Player can move and jump" |
| Sprint 2 | "Combat system playable" |
| Sprint 3 | "First level complete" |
Playtesting workflow
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| Build | Create playable build |
| Test | Playtest session |
| Feedback | Collect issues |
| Triage | Create tasks |
| Fix | Address issues |
Common game dev issues
| Issue | Solution |
|---|---|
| Asset pipeline delays | Early art planning |
| Scope creep | Milestone gates |
| Integration bugs | Regular integration |
| Performance | Tech debt allocation |
Team coordination
| Meeting | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Daily standup | Quick sync |
| Playtest review | Feedback discussion |
| Sprint planning | Milestone work |
| Retrospective | Process improvement |
Milestone tracking
| Metric | Track |
|---|---|
| Features complete | % done |
| Bugs open | By severity |
| Content complete | % done |
| Performance | Frame rate, load times |