World Builder 3D

A procedurally generated 3D world with crafting and interaction systems, built entirely through code in Godot 4.x.

Project Overview

This project demonstrates a comprehensive 3D game featuring:

• Procedural terrain generation using noise-based heightmaps
• 3rd person character with movement, camera, and interaction systems
• Complete crafting system with items, recipes, and inventory management
• Object interaction system for resource gathering
• Full UI system for inventory and crafting management
• Extensible AI development knowledge base
• Complete code-only development workflow

Development Philosophy

• Code-Only: No GUI editor usage for core development
• AI-Reviewable: Every commit documented for AI review and learning
• Iterative: Build in small, testable increments
• Extensible: Design for future expansion and modification
• Signal-Driven: Loose coupling for maintainable architecture

Current Status

Phase 2: Crafting & Interaction Systems (In Progress)

• ✅ Phase 0: Environment Setup (Complete)
• ✅ Phase 1: Core Systems Development (Complete)
• 🟡 Phase 2: Crafting & Interaction Systems (In Progress)

Completed Features

• Player System: 3D character with movement, jump, run mechanics
• Camera System: 3rd person with mouse look and smooth following
• Terrain System: Procedural generation with collision and materials
• Scene Management: Async loading system for modular scenes
• Crafting System: Items, recipes, and crafting manager with validation
• Inventory System: Item storage with stack management and UI integration
• Interaction System: Resource gathering with proximity detection and visual feedback
• UI System: Inventory and crafting panels with real-time updates

Current Gameplay Loop

1. Explore: Move around procedurally generated terrain
2. Gather: Press F near trees/rocks to harvest materials (Wood, Stone)
3. Inventory: Press I to view collected materials
4. Craft: Press C to access crafting recipes (Sticks, Wooden Pickaxe)
5. Repeat: Complete gameplay cycle with resource respawning

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Godot 4.x
• Git
• GitHub CLI (gh) [optional]

Running the Project

git clone [repository-url]
cd godot-world-builder
godot project.godot

Controls

• WASD: Move player
• Space: Jump
• Shift: Run (hold while moving)
• Mouse: Look around (camera control)
• F: Interact with highlighted resources
• I: Open/close inventory panel
• C: Open/close crafting panel
• Escape: Close all UI panels
• Tab: Toggle debug information
• Enter: Test crafting system (console)

Project Structure

godot-world-builder/
├── .cline/                    # AI Knowledge Base
│   ├── project-context.md     # Current status and priorities (READ FIRST)
│   ├── milestone-reviews.md   # Progress tracking and lessons learned
│   ├── development-patterns.md # Reusable GDScript patterns
│   └── [other docs]          # Specialized knowledge files
├── scenes/                    # Godot scene files
│   └── main.tscn             # Main game scene
├── scripts/                   # GDScript implementation files
│   ├── main.gd               # Scene coordination
│   ├── player.gd             # Player movement and mechanics
│   ├── camera_controller.gd  # 3rd person camera system
│   ├── terrain_generator.gd  # Procedural terrain
│   ├── crafting_manager.gd   # Crafting system coordination
│   ├── inventory.gd          # Player item storage
│   ├── interaction_manager.gd # Resource gathering system
│   ├── ui_manager.gd         # UI system coordination
│   └── [other scripts]      # Supporting classes
├── assets/                    # Game assets (materials, textures)
├── .github/                   # CI/CD workflows and issue templates
└── docs/                      # Additional documentation

Development Workflow

1. Context: Read .cline/project-context.md for current priorities
2. Implementation: Code-only development with signal-driven architecture
3. Testing: Verify functionality in Godot editor with interactive controls
4. Documentation: Update .cline/ knowledge base with patterns and learnings
5. Commit: Detailed commit messages for AI-assisted development
6. Review: Update milestone progress and troubleshooting guides

Architecture Highlights

Signal-Driven Design

• Loose coupling between all major systems
• Event-based communication for UI updates
• Extensible architecture for future features

Resource-Based Items

• Godot Resource classes for item definitions
• Type-safe crafting with validation
• Extensible item system with rarity and properties

Modular Systems

• Independent managers for crafting, inventory, interaction, UI
• Group-based automatic system discovery
• Clear separation of concerns

AI Knowledge Base

The .cline/ directory contains comprehensive documentation:

• project-context.md: Current project status and priorities (START HERE)
• milestone-reviews.md: Detailed progress tracking and lessons learned
• development-patterns.md: Reusable GDScript and Godot patterns
• godot-learnings.md: Godot-specific implementation knowledge
• troubleshooting.md: Known issues and solutions
• workflow-guide.md: AI interaction patterns and commands

Next Steps

Phase 2 Continuation:

1. Expand crafting recipes and item variety
2. Create crafting stations for advanced recipes
3. Add visual feedback for crafting operations
4. Add sound effects and audio management

Future Phases:

• Building and construction systems
• Advanced procedural generation
• Multiplayer capabilities
• Save/load system

Contributing

This project follows AI-assisted development patterns:

• Read project-context.md for current priorities
• Use GitHub issue templates for new tasks
• Update knowledge base with new patterns
• Include comprehensive testing scenarios
• Document architectural decisions

License

MIT License - See LICENSE file for details