Finite Chapter Kit

Build a short, authored two-resource incremental game. Finite Chapter Kit supplies editable JSON configurations, readable source, a self-contained HTML builder and pacing reports driven by the game's own engine.

Two examples to try

• Signal Station: three chapters with two-rank production upgrades.
• Tide Archive: five chapters with three-rank production, work and manual upgrades, plus different rhythm tradeoffs.

Try the generated sample HTMLs free for personal evaluation. Their JavaScript is readable; developer reuse requires the source kit's licence.

What the USD 12 kit includes

• Engine/runtime source, a Node.js HTML builder and both editable examples.
• Configuration for text, theme, costs, rewards, rates, rhythms and upgrade ranks.
• A command-line pacing tool, adaptation guide, configuration/API reference, guard/arithmetic tests and a reproducible cost-edit example.

Change a cost or rate and compare chapter milestones, purchases and finish times using the same engine as play. Policy estimates record action order and assumptions; a time-limit report identifies remaining work or resource shortfalls.

Model and requirements

Exactly two resources and two rhythm choices; three to five sequential chapters; one to three upgrades with two to three ranks each. Numbers are ordinary and bounded.

Builds and reports require Node.js 18+, with no npm packages. Players use exported HTML in a browser. Samples are intended for keyboard/pointer play in modern desktop browsers.

Progress uses browser storage and exported backups. Game IDs/revisions isolate progress; an exact config stamp rejects incompatible saves, including after title/theme edits. No automatic migration is included. Away progress is capped at ten minutes. Keep exported backups when changing browser or origin.

Developer rights and provenance

The USD 12 nonexclusive custom licence covers one individual/entity and up to five project-team people, including contractors. Use and modify the kit in unlimited original finished free or paid games, royalty-free. Readable HTML/JavaScript and finished-game source may be distributed to players. Standalone kit/template/library sharing or resale is excluded. Replace sample branding and preserve copyright notices; see the included licence.

Code, design, documentation, text and original CSS/SVG artwork were created with generative AI assistance.

Finite Chapter Kit 1.0.0 by Mikael Hagalund (MikaelHa).