MSW General — Foundation Skill

The foundation skill for MSW (MapleStory Worlds) creation, integrating shared tools, domain knowledge, platform rules, and file authoring. Every other MSW skill depends on it.

Core Principle: Visual Polish

MSW is a game creation platform. The goal is not a prototype where logic merely runs — it is a polished game players can enjoy.

So whatever entity you create — monster, NPC, tower, item, background object — search for and apply appropriate resources (sprites, animations, sounds) that match its role and personality. Do not leave the default sprite in place or leave SpriteRUID empty.

Resource application principle when creating an entity:

1. After creating the entity, use the msw-search skill to find sprites/animations that fit it
2. Apply the RUID of the found resource to SpriteRendererComponent so the entity is visually represented
3. If there is combat, also set hit/explosion effects; if there is interaction, set sound effects

Functionality implemented != finished. A polished game requires appropriate resources plus visual presentation.