Does it support time-loop persistence?

Yes, it includes frameworks for differentiating between what resets (like NPC positions and world state) and what persists (like player knowledge, inventory, and photos).

How is the time progression calculated?

Time is calculated on a normalized scale from 0.0 (midnight) to 1.0 (next midnight), allowing for frame-independent updates and easy synchronization.

What technology stack is this designed for?

The skill is optimized for TypeScript environments, particularly those using Babylon.js for rendering and complex system orchestration.

How does this skill handle NPC movement?

It utilizes JSON-based schedules where NPCs interpolate between defined waypoints based on the current game time in seconds since midnight.

Time System & Game Loop Mechanics

Name: Time System & Game Loop Mechanics
Author: majiayu000

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Game Development

Manages complex game time systems, NPC scheduling, and day/night cycles for immersive gameplay experiences.

About

This skill provides specialized guidance for implementing and managing temporal mechanics within game systems, specifically focusing on the interaction between visual day/night cycles and logical game events. It enables developers to coordinate NPCs following time-based schedules, trigger hourly events, and maintain synchronization across multiple systems using TypeScript. It is particularly useful when developing features that require precise time tracking, such as time-loop mechanics, evidence collection with timestamps, and frame-independent updates within the Babylon.js ecosystem.

Key Features

JSON-based NPC scheduling with smooth movement interpolation
64 GitHub stars
Dynamic Day/Night cycle implementation with realistic lighting transitions
Hourly event triggering for scheduled game logic and NPC behaviors
Centralized time synchronization for consistent multi-system state
Time-loop orchestration including state persistence and world resets

Use Cases

Implementing a time-loop mechanic where player knowledge persists across resets
Creating realistic NPC routines that change based on the hour of the day
Synchronizing visual lighting effects with internal game logic and event triggers

About

Key Features

JSON-based NPC scheduling with smooth movement interpolation
64 GitHub stars
Dynamic Day/Night cycle implementation with realistic lighting transitions
Hourly event triggering for scheduled game logic and NPC behaviors
Centralized time synchronization for consistent multi-system state
Time-loop orchestration including state persistence and world resets

Use Cases

Implementing a time-loop mechanic where player knowledge persists across resets
Creating realistic NPC routines that change based on the hour of the day
Synchronizing visual lighting effects with internal game logic and event triggers