Fun Audit v2 Methodology

This directory houses the Fun Audit v2 / Genius cycle methodology and reports for the Genies Unified Game Template. An audit systematically analyzes the game against specific perspectives to generate actionable hypotheses.

Overview

The Genius cycle is a strict, 6-step loop for autonomous or human-led continuous improvement:

1. Orient: The agent reads the game’s Fun Stack, roadmap, and recent Quartz syncs to understand the current state and limitations.
2. Perspective Audit: The agent systematically evaluates the game using the Perspectives Tracker, picking a specific persona or lens (e.g., UI clarity, combat feedback).
3. Hypothesis: For uncovered issues, the agent formulates remediation hypotheses, rigorously scoring them using the Impact × Confidence / Effort formula.
4. Implement: The highest-ROI hypotheses are implemented in code.
5. Verify: The strict “Verify Before KB” rule applies. Changes MUST be confirmed via automated tests or local e2e smoke tests before proceeding.
6. Sync: The agent updates the game’s Fun Stack and documentation, appending a Quartz Sync Comment to lock the new state in the Genius Knowledge Base.

When to Open a Report

A formal Audit Report should be opened when:

• Initiating a new “Deep Roast” session to uncover foundational flaws.
• Conducting a targeted perspective rotation (e.g., evaluating just “New Player Experience”).
• The Fun Stack average drops below 3.0 or regressions are suspected.
• A major new system (e.g., multiplayer, new progression loop) has been merged and needs its first baseline.

Resources

• Audit Report Template
• Deep Roast Template (Reference for Deep Roast methodology)
• Perspectives: Player flow, feedback loops, mechanical clarity, technical stability.

Reports Status

• PLANNED
• IMPLEMENTED
• VERIFIED
• TESTED