World Creation

Creating Custom Worlds

Build unique game worlds from scratch using Manifest's powerful creation tools.

Starting from Scratch

Creating a custom world gives you complete control over every aspect of your game. You can:

  • Design unique environments and landscapes
  • Create custom gameplay mechanics
  • Build original level layouts
  • Implement your own game systems
  • Tell your own story

While creating from scratch requires more work, Manifest's AI tools make it easier than ever to bring your vision to life.

Step 1: Define Your World

Before you start building, clearly define what you want to create:

  • Theme: What's the setting? (Sci-fi, fantasy, modern, etc.)
  • Scale: How large should the world be?
  • Style: Realistic, stylized, or abstract?
  • Gameplay: What will players do in this world?
  • Atmosphere: What mood or feeling should it evoke?

Step 2: Use Manifest AI

Manifest AI can help you create your world quickly:

  1. Describe Your World: Use natural language to describe what you want. For example: "Create a post-apocalyptic city with abandoned buildings and overgrown vegetation"
  2. AI Generates Base: Manifest AI creates the basic geometry and layout based on your description
  3. Refine with Follow-up Prompts: Add details with additional prompts like "Add more destroyed vehicles" or "Make the lighting more dramatic"
  4. Iterate: Keep refining until you're happy with the result

Step 3: Add Gameplay Elements

Once you have your world geometry, add gameplay elements:

  • Spawn Points: Where players start
  • Enemies: Add NPCs or hostile entities
  • Collectibles: Items for players to find
  • Interactables: Doors, switches, triggers
  • Objectives: Goals or win conditions
  • Boundaries: Invisible walls or kill zones

Use Manifest AI to add these elements with simple prompts like "Add enemy spawn points near the entrance" or "Place collectible items throughout the level".

Step 4: Polish and Refine

Fine-tune your world to make it feel complete:

  • Lighting: Adjust lighting to set the mood
  • Atmosphere: Add fog, particles, or weather effects
  • Audio: Add ambient sounds and music
  • Optimization: Ensure good performance
  • Testing: Play through and fix issues

Tips for Success

  • Start small—create a single room or area first, then expand
  • Use reference images to guide your design
  • Test frequently as you build
  • Don't be afraid to iterate—you can always refine later
  • Save your work regularly
  • Use the cloud sync feature to backup your worlds

Next Steps

Learn more about world creation:

Cloud Storage & Sync

Save and sync your worlds across devices

Scene Editing with AI

Advanced AI tools for world editing