3. Prompt Engineering
a. Best Practices

Best Practices for Prompt Engineering

When using SuperbulletAI to build Roblox games, effective prompt engineering is crucial for getting the best results. Here are proven strategies to maximize your success.

1. Be Specific and Detailed

Good: "Create a first-person shooter script with automatic reloading, bullet drop physics, and a health system that respawns players after 3 seconds"

Avoid: "Make a shooting game"

Why it matters:

  • Specific prompts reduce ambiguity
  • Detailed requirements prevent multiple revision cycles
  • Clear scope helps the AI understand your exact needs

2. Provide Game Context

Always start your prompts with context about your game:

"For my medieval RPG game, create a quest system that..."
"In my racing game, I need a lap timer that..."
"For my horror survival game, build an inventory system that..."

Include relevant details:

  • Game genre and theme
  • Target audience (kids, teens, adults)
  • Gameplay mechanics already in place
  • Visual style or atmosphere

3. Break Down Complex Features

Instead of requesting entire systems at once, break them into logical components:

Instead of: "Create a complete economy system"

Try:

  1. "Create a currency system that tracks player coins"
  2. "Build a shop interface for purchasing items"
  3. "Add item inventory management"
  4. "Implement price balancing logic"

4. Use Roblox-Specific Language

Be explicit about Roblox services, events, and best practices:

"Using ReplicatedStorage and RemoteEvents, create a..."
"Implement this with UserInputService for mobile compatibility..."
"Use TweenService for smooth animations when..."
"Store player data with DataStoreService..."

5. Specify Technical Requirements

Performance Considerations:

  • "Optimize for mobile devices"
  • "Keep under 100 parts for memory efficiency"
  • "Use object pooling for projectiles"

Compatibility:

  • "Support both PC and mobile controls"
  • "Work with R15 and R6 character rigs"
  • "Compatible with FilteringEnabled"

6. Provide Examples and References

Help the AI understand your vision:

"Similar to the sword fighting in 'Blox Fruits' but with..."
"Like the building system in 'Welcome to Bloxburg' but simplified..."
"Based on the movement in 'Super Mario Bros' but in 3D..."

7. Define Success Criteria

Be clear about what "working" means:

"The script should successfully teleport players between spawn points
without causing lag, handle 50+ concurrent players, and include
error handling for invalid destinations."

8. Iterate and Refine

Start broad, then narrow:

  1. First prompt: Basic functionality
  2. Second prompt: Add specific features
  3. Third prompt: Polish and optimization
  4. Fourth prompt: Edge cases and error handling

Example progression:

  1. "Create a basic jump pad that launches players upward"
  2. "Add particle effects and sound to the jump pad"
  3. "Make the jump force configurable for different pad types"
  4. "Add safety checks to prevent exploitation"

9. Common Pitfalls to Avoid

Don't assume knowledge:

  • ❌ "Add the usual security measures"
  • ✅ "Add RemoteEvent validation and rate limiting"

Don't be vague about scope:

  • ❌ "Make it look good"
  • ✅ "Add smooth color transitions and scale animations on hover"

Don't skip error handling:

  • ❌ "Create a teleport system"
  • ✅ "Create a teleport system with validation for valid destinations and player state"

10. Testing and Validation Prompts

After receiving code, use follow-up prompts for quality assurance:

"Review this script for potential security vulnerabilities"
"Optimize this code for better performance"
"Add error handling for edge cases like player leaving mid-action"
"Make this mobile-friendly with touch controls"

11. Collaboration Prompts

When working on team projects:

"Create modular code that other developers can easily extend"
"Document this script with clear comments for junior developers"
"Structure this system to work with our existing player data framework"

12. Advanced Techniques

Use progressive disclosure:

Start simple, then add complexity in subsequent prompts.

Leverage AI strengths:

  • Mathematical calculations (damage formulas, physics)
  • Repetitive code generation (UI elements, data structures)
  • Pattern recognition (game balance, user behavior)

Chain prompts effectively:

"Based on the previous weapon system, now create a matching ammo system that..."

Quick Reference

Template for effective prompts:

[Game Context] + [Specific Feature] + [Technical Requirements] + [Success Criteria]

Example: "For my zombie survival game, create a weapon crafting system
using ReplicatedStorage for data sync, supporting 20+ weapon types,
that successfully handles concurrent crafting by multiple players."

Remember: Great prompts lead to great code. Take time to craft clear, specific requests and you'll get much better results from SuperbulletAI.

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