Template Library

Phase 2 feature. A curated library of pre-built templates that generate notation with Named Parameters.

How It Works

Templates prompt the user for values (to-hit bonus, damage dice, crit rule, optional riders) and output complete flow notation. The user doesn’t need to know the notation language — the template wizard builds it.

Planned Templates

D&D 5e

• Weapon Attack: Prompts for to-hit, damage dice, modifier, crit rule (normal/Perkins), optional riders (smite, sneak attack, GWM)
• Ability Scores: 4d6kh3 (and “reroll 1s” variant, requires Phase 2 reroll support)
• Spell Attack: To-hit + damage, no crit on saves

Call of Cthulhu

• Skill Check: d% with bonus/penalty die selection

Custom

• Custom Skill System Check: d[0..5] with skill level prompt

Community

• Community-contributed templates (stretch)

Onboarding Role

Templates serve as the entry point for new users. Combined with Human-Readable Explanations, they teach the notation:

1. Pick a template → generates notation
2. See the explanation → understand what it does
3. Start recognizing patterns → tweak manually
4. Type notation directly → power user

See also: Named Parameters, Flows, Human-Readable Explanations, Natural Language Input