Creating a Simulation
Create a blank simulation or auto-generate one from your progressions
Creating a Simulation
All simulations live on the Simulations page (under Game Data in the left sidebar). Each simulation is a graph of nodes you run against a selected game version.
Step 1: Open the Simulations page
From the left sidebar, expand Game Data and click Simulations. The Manage tab lists everything in your project.
Step 2: Click "Create Simulation"
Click the Create Simulation button in the header. A three-step wizard opens.
Step 3: Name and choose a creation mode
- Simulation name — an identifier for this simulation. It cannot be changed after creation.
- How should this simulation be created? — pick one of the two modes below.
Empty simulation
Start from a blank canvas and build the graph manually. Good when you want full control or your game doesn't map cleanly to a progression.
Auto-generate from progression (Beta)
Walk your existing progressions and emit Start / End / Behavior nodes automatically. The wizard will guide you through two more steps:
- Initial state — currently only New player is available. All datapoints start at defaults; no steps completed.
- Which progressions should be included? — pick All progressions (fastest) or Select specific to check individual ones. Dependencies are auto-included and shown in emerald.
The summary at the bottom tells you how many progressions and steps will be traced before you commit.
Tip: Randomizers and repeat visits are skipped by the auto-generator in this version. You can add Behavior nodes by hand afterward — see Simulation Nodes.
Step 4: Save and open the editor
Click Create in the wizard. Your simulation appears in the Manage list. Click Open on it to enter the editor.
The editor has three tabs:
- Editor — the node graph (what you'll edit most)
- Evaluation — single-run analysis
- Statistical — multi-run analysis
Saving your changes
An orange pulsing dot appears on the Editor tab whenever there are unsaved changes. Simulations must be saved before they can be run — you'll be prompted if you try. Use the Save button in the header, or confirm the save dialog when you navigate away.
Next
Continue to Simulation Nodes to learn the building blocks.