Apr 5 • 🤖 AI Tools & Workflows
How I Built a Professional Game Rulebook Solo (And How You Can This for Course Content!)
Hey everyone! 🚀
I wanted to share a workflow I’ve been perfecting that allows one person to produce professional-grade manuals and documents. I used it for my new game, Sands of the Ludus, but this is 100% applicable if you’re looking to level up your class notes, student handouts, or exercise docs.
The Secret? A 4-Phase Pipeline:
- Phase 1: The Brainstorm. I used Gemini to get the "big ideas" out. It’s the perfect partner for when you’re stuck on how to structure a lesson or a game mechanic.
- Phase 2: The Logic Lock. This is the most important part. I moved everything into NotebookLM. By uploading my specific notes, the AI only speaks from my "source of truth." No more generic AI fluff—just my rules, refined.
- Phase 3: Visuals. I used the data to guide the creation of infographics. If you need to explain a complex math formula or a historical timeline, this step ensures your visuals match your text perfectly.
- Phase 4: The Export. Going from a mess of notes to a polished PDF that’s ready for print or digital download.
Why this matters for your community/students: You can use this to turn a 20-minute video transcript into a structured study guide, a set of practice exercises, and a visual cheat sheet in a fraction of the time it used to take.
I’m curious—would a deep dive into the NotebookLM setup be helpful for your own content creation? Drop a comment below! 👇
Tips for formatting your docs:
- For Physical Handouts: Use the "Final Assembly" phase to focus on high-contrast layouts and clear headings for easy printing.
- For Electronic Docs: Use the "Data Framework" in NotebookLM to generate interactive Q&A's for your students based on the notes you've already created.
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How I Built a Professional Game Rulebook Solo (And How You Can This for Course Content!)
