Who this is for
Game developers who get game-feel and mechanic ideas away from the engine and want the feeling captured, not just the topic.
The moment this saves you
I am nowhere near the engine when it hits me, screen shake that scales with the combo and a little time-slow on the killing blow, and I know the exact feeling will be gone by the time I sit down.
See it work
Messy spoken thought in. A clean, structured artifact out.
Idea, what if the screen shake scales with the combo count and the hit-stop gets longer the bigger the hit, also enemies could flash white for like three frames on hit, and maybe a little time-slow on the killing blow of a room.
Game-feel idea
- Idea: screen shake scales with combo count; hit-stop lengthens with hit size
- Also: enemies flash white ~3 frames on hit; brief time-slow on the room's killing blow
- Feeling it creates: weighty, escalating, satisfying impact
- Where it applies: combat / hit reactions
- Rough implementation: tie shake + hit-stop to combo and damage values; per-hit flash; killing-blow time scale
- For the juice backlog
The workflow
Record a voice note
Hit the hotkey and talk, no formatting, no typing.
Tag it with this context
Contextli shapes your words into the structured output above.
Find it later
Everything's searchable and organised by context.
Pull it into Claude or ChatGPT
Bring your contexts straight into your AI tools with the Contextli MCP.
Your raw recording and transcription stay on your device, so you can always go back to the original.
The prompt behind this context
I'm going to speak a game-feel or mechanic idea. Turn it into a clean idea note. Output a bold Idea line capturing the core mechanic, then bullets for: any Also ideas I add, the Feeling it creates, Where it applies, and a Rough implementation. End with a short note that it is for the juice or idea backlog. Use only what I actually said, never invent a mechanic, a number, or an implementation detail I did not mention. Output only the note, no preamble.
Make it your own. This is a starting point. Once it's in Contextli, tweak the instructions so the output comes out exactly how you like it.
Use this context
One click copies it and shows you exactly how to drop it into Contextli.
Next, open Contextli, go to the Contexts page, click Import, choose From JSON, paste, then Import Context. It is ready to use.
Make it your own. This is a starting point. Once it's in Contextli, tweak the instructions so the output comes out exactly how you like it.
Your raw recording and transcription stay on your device, so you can always go back to the original.
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Questions people ask
Questions game developers ask about Game Feel Idea
What is the fastest way for a game developer to capture an idea before forgetting it?
Speak the idea immediately, before you do anything else. The Game Feel Idea context accepts a rambling voice note and structures it into an idea brief with the key components preserved and organized. The whole process takes under 60 seconds, which means you can capture while the idea is still alive.
How do I turn a brain dump into something organized and actionable?
Speak everything you are thinking without filtering or organizing, then let the Game Feel Idea context do the structuring. It groups related items, separates tasks from ideas, and produces an idea brief with categories and priorities. You contribute the raw material; Contextli contributes the organization.
What should I do with ideas I get during a commute or workout?
Speak them into Contextli immediately. Once the Game Feel Idea context is in your app, you can capture hands-free while walking, driving by voice, or working out. The structured idea brief is waiting when you get back to your desk.
Can I dictate ideas instead of writing them down?
Yes. Contextli is built for this. Select the Game Feel Idea context, speak your idea in plain language, and receive an idea brief. The output is plain text you can paste anywhere, and your recording stays on your device.
How do I add this context to Contextli?
Copy the context on this page, then open Contextli and go to the Contexts page. Click Import, choose From JSON, paste it into the Import from Clipboard window, and click Import Context. It is ready to use in under 30 seconds. If you do not have Contextli yet, you can download it for free first.
Is my voice recording private? Does Contextli send it anywhere?
Your voice recording and the transcription are stored on your device only. Contextli processes your audio locally and does not send your recordings or transcription text to any server. The structured output it produces is text you control, and you decide where it goes.
Can I change what the output looks like?
Yes. Every context in Contextli is a starting point you can edit. Open the context in the app, change the instructions to adjust the structure, tone, or fields, and save. The next time you use it, the output reflects your changes. You are not locked into the default format.
Do I need to install an app to use this context?
Yes. Contextli is a free app. Download it, then copy this context and paste it into the Import from Clipboard window on the Contexts page. The whole process takes about 30 seconds.