Arenas - Revision history

Staffan Björk at 13:33, 21 July 2016

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Staffan Björk at 09:39, 14 July 2016

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Staffan Björk: /* History */

2014-09-21T07:33:10Z

‎History

Kenneth Hullett: /* Acknowledgements */

2012-01-05T21:21:00Z

‎Acknowledgements

Staffan Björk at 09:03, 18 October 2011

2011-10-18T09:03:42Z

Staffan Björk at 10:21, 31 July 2011

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Staffan Björk at 10:36, 29 July 2011

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Staffan Björk at 10:34, 29 July 2011

2011-07-29T10:34:38Z

Staffan Björk at 10:30, 29 July 2011

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Staffan Björk at 10:25, 29 July 2011

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 == Using the pattern ==
-The prime requirement of creating [[Arenas]] is to make sure there are open but constrained areas in [[Game Worlds]] or [[Levels]]. However, for [[Arenas]] to be perceivable as interesting structures in games, there needs to be other gameplay areas available as well ([[Chess]] and [[Go]] can be said to have [[Arenas]] that consist of the entire boards but trying to use the pattern in this way offers little in the way of design options or for understanding the resulting gameplay). [[Flanking Routes]], [[Sniper Locations]], and [[Strongholds]] are all potential [[Game Worlds|Game World]] features that can be placed in conjunction with the [[Arenas]] to make them noticeable through the difference in gameplay they provide. [[Choke Points]] are quite often used to create the boundaries between [[Arenas]] and other parts of the [[Game Worlds]]. While not necessarily making them more noticeable, [[Check Points]] can be placed within [[Arenas]] to draw gameplay to these areas and this can be used to balance the deterrent effect of [[Sniper Locations]].
+The prime requirement of creating [[Arenas]] is to make sure there are open but constrained areas in [[Game Boards]], [[Game Worlds]], or [[Levels]]. However, for [[Arenas]] to be perceivable as interesting structures in games, there needs to be other gameplay areas available as well ([[Chess]] and [[Go]] can be said to have [[Arenas]] that consist of the entire boards but trying to use the pattern in this way offers little in the way of design options or for understanding the resulting gameplay). [[Flanking Routes]], [[Sniper Locations]], and [[Strongholds]] are all potential [[Game Worlds|Game World]] features that can be placed in conjunction with the [[Arenas]] to make them noticeable through the difference in gameplay they provide. [[Choke Points]] are quite often used to create the boundaries between [[Arenas]] and other parts of the [[Game Worlds]]. While not necessarily making them more noticeable, [[Check Points]] can be placed within [[Arenas]] to draw gameplay to these areas and this can be used to balance the deterrent effect of [[Sniper Locations]].
 == Consequences ==
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 === Can Modulate ===
 [[Combat]],
 [[Game Worlds]],
 [[Herd]],

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 ''Open locations in game worlds that naturally or by design become battlegrounds.''
-In games where combat occurs, the characteristics of gameplay locations can heavily influence how this can be done. [[Arenas]] are open areas which draws players into conflicts there, either because they contain goal points or resources or because players have willingly placed themselves within them to challenge others.
+In games where combat occurs, the characteristics of gameplay locations can heavily influence how this can be done. [[Arenas]] are open areas which draws players into conflicts there, either because they contain check points or resources or because players have willingly placed themselves within them to challenge others.
 === Examples ===
-While maybe not a big surprise given its name, [[Quake III Arena]] contains many maps with [[Arenas]], e.g. ''arena gate'', ''dredwerks'', and ''the forgotten place''. Many of central access routes and goal points in [[Team Fortress 2]] maps are also [[Arenas]], e.g. the areas attackers need to take in ''Dustbowl''. Other [[:Category:FPS Games|First-Person Shooters]] that have [[Arenas]] include the [[Halo series|Halo]] and the [[Unreal Tournament series]]. Given the open maps in [[America's Army]] and the [[Battlefield series]], the games do not have clear [[Arenas]] but combat in these games are often located to specific areas anyway.
+While maybe not a big surprise given its name, [[Quake III Arena]] contains many maps with [[Arenas]], e.g. ''arena gate'', ''dredwerks'', and ''the forgotten place''. Many of central access routes and check points in [[Team Fortress 2]] maps are also [[Arenas]], e.g. the areas attackers need to take in ''Dustbowl''. Other [[:Category:FPS Games|First-Person Shooters]] that have [[Arenas]] include the [[Halo series|Halo]] and the [[Unreal Tournament series]]. Given the open maps in [[America's Army]] and the [[Battlefield series]], the games do not have clear [[Arenas]] but combat in these games are often located to specific areas anyway.
 The [[Elder Scrolls series]] have explicit [[Arenas]] where players can earn money by fighting monsters or non-player characters in duels. This is also possible in ''the thorn'' in [[Fallout: New Vegas]].
 == Using the pattern ==
-The prime requirement of creating [[Arenas]] is to make sure there are open but constrained areas in [[Game Worlds]] or [[Levels]]. However, for [[Arenas]] to be perceivable as interesting structures in games, there needs to be other gameplay areas available as well ([[Chess]] and [[Go]] can be said to have [[Arenas]] that consist of the entire boards but trying to use the pattern in this way offers little in the way of design options or for understanding the resulting gameplay). [[Flanking Routes]], [[Sniper Locations]], and [[Strongholds]] are all potential [[Game Worlds|Game World]] features that can be placed in conjunction with the [[Arenas]] to make them noticeable through the difference in gameplay they provide. [[Choke Points]] are quite often used to create the boundaries between [[Arenas]] and other parts of the [[Game Worlds]]. While not necessarily making them more noticeable, [[Goal Points]] can be placed within [[Arenas]] to draw gameplay to these areas and this can be used to balance the deterrent effect of [[Sniper Locations]].
+The prime requirement of creating [[Arenas]] is to make sure there are open but constrained areas in [[Game Worlds]] or [[Levels]]. However, for [[Arenas]] to be perceivable as interesting structures in games, there needs to be other gameplay areas available as well ([[Chess]] and [[Go]] can be said to have [[Arenas]] that consist of the entire boards but trying to use the pattern in this way offers little in the way of design options or for understanding the resulting gameplay). [[Flanking Routes]], [[Sniper Locations]], and [[Strongholds]] are all potential [[Game Worlds|Game World]] features that can be placed in conjunction with the [[Arenas]] to make them noticeable through the difference in gameplay they provide. [[Choke Points]] are quite often used to create the boundaries between [[Arenas]] and other parts of the [[Game Worlds]]. While not necessarily making them more noticeable, [[Check Points]] can be placed within [[Arenas]] to draw gameplay to these areas and this can be used to balance the deterrent effect of [[Sniper Locations]].
 == Consequences ==
-[[Arenas]] focus where [[Combat]] takes place in [[Game Worlds]] or [[Levels]]. Controlling them can provide access to [[Goal Points]] or other parts of the [[Game Worlds]] and for this reason they are often [[Strategic Locations]] and cause players to strive for [[Area Control]] of them. Given their openness, they make [[Herd]] more difficult since that which is herded has more possibilities of heading of in the wrong directions. In [[Multiplayer Games]] with [[Teams]], they can let players coordinate attacks or defenses to achieve [[Team Combos]].
+[[Arenas]] focus where [[Combat]] takes place in [[Game Worlds]] or [[Levels]]. Controlling them can provide access to [[Check Points]] or other parts of the [[Game Worlds]] and for this reason they are often [[Strategic Locations]] and cause players to strive for [[Area Control]] of them. Given their openness, they make [[Herd]] more difficult since that which is herded has more possibilities of heading of in the wrong directions. In [[Multiplayer Games]] with [[Teams]], they can let players coordinate attacks or defenses to achieve [[Team Combos]].
 [[Arenas]] provide natural starting points for considering adjacent [[Sniper Locations]] and can in this way help instantiate these.
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 === Can Be Modulated By ===
 [[Choke Points]],
 [[Flanking Routes]],
 [[Sniper Locations]],
 [[Strongholds]]

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 == History ==
-New pattern created in this wiki. However, it was first introduced using another template by Hullett and Whitehead<ref name="Hullett2010"/>, and a more detailed description in this template is available<ref name="HullettPattern"/>.
+New pattern created for this wiki by [[User:Staffan Björk|Staffan Björk]]. However, it was first introduced using another template by Hullett and Whitehead<ref name="Hullett2010"/>, and a more detailed description in this template is available<ref name="HullettPattern"/>.
 == References ==

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 == Consequences ==
-[[Arenas]] focus where [[Combat]] takes place in [[Game Worlds]] or [[Levels]]. Controlling them can provide access to [[Goal Points]] or other parts of the [[Game Worlds]] and for this reason they are often [[Strategic Locations]] and cause players to strive for [[Area Control]] of them. In [[Multiplayer Games]] with [[Teams]], they can let players coordinate attacks or defenses to achieve [[Team Combos]].
+[[Arenas]] focus where [[Combat]] takes place in [[Game Worlds]] or [[Levels]]. Controlling them can provide access to [[Goal Points]] or other parts of the [[Game Worlds]] and for this reason they are often [[Strategic Locations]] and cause players to strive for [[Area Control]] of them. Given their openness, they make [[Herd]] more difficult since that which is herded has more possibilities of heading of in the wrong directions. In [[Multiplayer Games]] with [[Teams]], they can let players coordinate attacks or defenses to achieve [[Team Combos]].
 [[Arenas]] provide natural starting points for considering adjacent [[Sniper Locations]] and can in this way help instantiate these.
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 [[Combat]],
 [[Game Worlds]],
 [[Levels]],
 [[Multiplayer Games]],

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 ''Open locations in game worlds that naturally or by design become battlegrounds.''
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 === Examples ===
-While maybe not a big surprise given it's name, [[Quake III Arena]] contains many maps with [[Arenas]], e.g. ''arena gate'', ''dredwerks'', and ''the forgotten place''. Many of central access routes and goal points in [[Team Fortress 2]] maps are also [[Arenas]], e.g. the areas attackers need to take in ''Dustbowl''. Other [[:Category:FPS Games|First-Person Shooters]] that have [[Arenas]] include the [[Halo series|Halo]] and the [[Unreal Tournament series]]. Given the open maps in [[America's Army]] and the [[Battlefield series]], the games do not have clear [[Arenas]] but combat in these games are often located to specific areas anyway.
+While maybe not a big surprise given its name, [[Quake III Arena]] contains many maps with [[Arenas]], e.g. ''arena gate'', ''dredwerks'', and ''the forgotten place''. Many of central access routes and goal points in [[Team Fortress 2]] maps are also [[Arenas]], e.g. the areas attackers need to take in ''Dustbowl''. Other [[:Category:FPS Games|First-Person Shooters]] that have [[Arenas]] include the [[Halo series|Halo]] and the [[Unreal Tournament series]]. Given the open maps in [[America's Army]] and the [[Battlefield series]], the games do not have clear [[Arenas]] but combat in these games are often located to specific areas anyway.
 The [[Elder Scrolls series]] have explicit [[Arenas]] where players can earn money by fighting monsters or non-player characters in duels. This is also possible in ''the thorn'' in [[Fallout: New Vegas]].