What is the best way to outline your design doc? I have alot of information but not sure what order to put it in. Should I put the basic gameplay and structure then go into specifics like the diffrent chracter races, classes, etc. (it is an RPG)? What is the best way to organize it? Rofeletan- Elder God and Programmer

I think the best way to do it is to start of with general topics/points and after that go into the details. Making a readable design doc is an art.

Sometopics: Gameflow, What Genre is similar to it, whats the goal of the game, ... blah

While I may not have the best answer, generally this is one of the best outlines to start with. Now depending on your genre, each Design Document will be a little different and requires some tweaking. Anyway, heres one that I always go back to.

Title Page
Table of Contents
Production Mission Statement
Team Mission Statement
Concept Overview
Back Story
The Product Flowchart
Play Flowchart
Interface (GUI)
Play Overview
The Player Character
Game/Player Controls
Characters
Pickup Items
World Design
World Mechanics
Play Placement Guide
Splash Screen Art Requirements
Environment Art Requirements
Cinematic Story Boards
Music & Sound Effects
Engine Overview

Hope that it helps.

there was a thread just like this one a few weeks ago...

Thank you for your help that outline should give me a good start

Rofeletan-
Elder God and Programmer