UI Cookbook
The UI Dashboard of Tempest AI offers a range of customization options to tailor the look and feel of your game. Here's how you can make the most of the available features:
Finding the Dashboard
You can navigate to the game UI dashboard by clicking the UI element on the game creation toolbar
Within the game UI dashboard interactive elements are labelled with the (+) symbol
Customisation Your UI
Modal Background
You can update the background of the main game modal by selecting the modal background option. This allows you to customize the visual theme of the central gameplay area.
Map Background
You can update the background of the map element by selecting the map background option. This customization enhances the visual appeal and thematic consistency of your game world.
Adding Dynamic UI Elements
Value Mechanics
The quick attribute bar is a handy feature that allows you to add Value Mechanics swiftly. This bar provides quick access to essential game mechanics. Here is an excellent place to put the players health, stamina or even current gold pieces!
To add a value mechanic to the quick attribute bar
- Click the plus button on the bar above the main game modal
- Select the Value Mechanic from the drop down menu
- Select an icon for the attribute
- Click the add attribute button
To edit/delete the value mechanic, you can simply click it and follow the instructions on the pop up modal
Collection Mechanics
The space below the map element is dedicated to collection game objects. Think player inventory, discovered characters, etc. These collection elements are defined within the game mechanic dashboard and can be placed here.