Expert patterns for 2D animation in Godot using AnimatedSprite2D and skeletal cutout rigs. Use when implementing sprite frame animations, procedural animation (squash/stretch), cutout bone hierarchies, or frame-perfect timing systems. Trigger keywords: AnimatedSprite2D, SpriteFrames, animation_finished, animation_looped, frame_changed, frame_progress, set_frame_and_progress, cutout animation, skeletal 2D, Bone2D, procedural animation, animation state machine, advance(0).
Expert patterns for RPG/action ability systems including cooldown strategies, combo systems, ability chaining, skill trees with prerequisites, upgrade paths, and resource management. Use when implementing unlockable abilities, character progression, or complex skill systems. Trigger keywords: PlayerAbility, AbilityManager, cooldown, SkillTree, SkillNode, prerequisites, can_use, execute, ComboSystem, ability_chain, global_cooldown, charge_system, upgrade_path.
Expert patterns for migrating 2D games to 3D including node type conversions, camera systems (third-person, first-person, orbit), physics layer migration, sprite-to-model art pipeline, and control scheme adaptations. Use when porting 2D projects to 3D or adding 3D elements. Trigger keywords: CharacterBody2D to CharacterBody3D, Area2D to Area3D, Camera2D to Camera3D, Vector2 to Vector3, collision_layer migration, sprite to MeshInstance3D, 2D to 3D conversion.
Expert patterns for simplifying 3D games to 2D including dimension reduction strategies, camera flattening, physics conversion, 3D-to-sprite art pipeline, and control simplification. Use when porting 3D to 2D, creating 2D versions for mobile, or prototyping. Trigger keywords: CharacterBody3D to CharacterBody2D, Camera3D to Camera2D, Vector3 to Vector2, flatten Z-axis, orthogonal projection, 3D to sprite conversion, performance optimization.
Expert patterns for scaling mobile games to desktop including mouse/keyboard controls, increased resolution and graphical fidelity, expanded UI layouts, settings menus, window management, and platform-specific features. Use when creating desktop ports or cross-platform releases. Trigger keywords: mouse_controls, keyboard_shortcuts, resolution_scaling, graphics_settings, fullscreen_toggle, window_modes, Steam_integration, desktop_optimization.
Expert patterns for adding multiplayer to single-player games including client-server architecture, authoritative server design, MultiplayerSynchronizer, lag compensation (client prediction, server reconciliation), input buffering, and anti-cheat measures. Use when retrofitting multiplayer, porting to online play, or designing networked gameplay. Trigger keywords: MultiplayerPeer, ENetMultiplayerPeer, SceneMultiplayer, MultiplayerSynchronizer, rpc, rpc_id, multiplayer_authority, client_prediction, server_reconciliation, lag_compensation, rollback.
Expert blueprint for AI pathfinding (tower defense, RTS, stealth) using NavigationAgent2D/3D, NavigationServer, avoidance, and dynamic navigation mesh generation. Use when implementing enemy AI, NPC movement, or obstacle avoidance. Keywords NavigationAgent2D, NavigationRegion2D, pathfinding, NavigationServer, avoidance, baking, NavigationObstacle.
Expert patterns for Godot AutoLoad (singleton) architecture including global state management, scene transitions, signal-based communication, dependency injection, autoload initialization order, and anti-patterns to avoid. Use for game managers, save systems, audio controllers, or cross-scene resources. Trigger keywords: AutoLoad, singleton, GameManager, SceneTransitioner, SaveManager, global_state, autoload_order, signal_bus, dependency_injection.