Starter Prompts
Written by Tim Smith
Updated at April 16th, 2025
Figuring out the right questions to ask can sometimes be a daunting task. To make it easier to find the insights you are looking for, here are some starter prompts:
| Verbatim Prompts | Use Case |
|---|---|
| What complaints showed up more than 3 times?" | Surface repeated pain points within a short window |
| What’s being asked about the most? | Catch confusion, bugs, or interest spikes that need responses. |
| What positive feedback was shared? | Highlight praise or wins to share with the team or community. |
| What gameplay mechanics are being discussed most? | Track interest or confusion around new or core systems. |
| What got tagged as confusing or unclear today? | Spot areas where players are struggling to understand the game. |
| What’s being mentioned alongside specific features e.g., ‘crafting’ ? | Narrow in on how players are reacting to individual system. |
| Which suggestions were made more than once? | Identify patterns in feature requests or QoL ideas. |
| Any posts that triggered follow-up questions or support requests? | Surface friction points or onboarding gaps. |
| Which memes or jokes popped off? | Capture cultural moments or inside jokes that could be community fuel. |
Prompts for Microtransactions
| Verbatim Prompts | Use Case |
|---|---|
| What MTX-related suggestions came up? | Pull direct player ideas about skins, bundles, or features. |
| Any topics where players are asking for 'more' of something? | Look for signals to expand a skin line, emote set, etc. |
| What cosmetics are players referencing from other games? | Spot cross-title inspiration opportunities. |
| What are players saying about skins? | Monitor reactions to cosmetics (new or existing). |
| Any negative feedback tied to pricing? | Surface concerns about cost, value, or fairness. |
| Which MTX-related posts got the most reactions? | Spot popular opinions or backlash quickly. |
| Any new bundles or items being discussed? | Gauge early buzz around new monetization drops. |
| What terms are players using around ‘pay to win’ today? | Detect friction around perceived imbalance. |
| Which MTX mentions include praise or excitement? | Find potential success stories to amplify or repeat. |
| Any complaints about duplicate items or bad RNG? | Catch frustration with gacha or randomized purchases. |
| What’s being said about the store layout or flow? | Discover UX issues or friction points in purchase journeys. |
| Any jokes or memes about things players wish they could buy? | Turn humor into monetizable features (e.g., funny skins). |
Prompts for Bug Report exploration
| Prompt | Use Case |
|---|---|
| What bugs were reported more than once today? | Identify high-frequency issues that may need triage. |
| Which bug-related topics got the most reactions or engagement? | Spot bugs that players are especially frustrated or amused by. |
