Predefined Goals - Revision history

Staffan Björk at 08:55, 15 March 2023

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Staffan Björk at 13:22, 25 August 2022

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Staffan Björk at 15:51, 25 January 2018

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Staffan Björk: /* Can Instantiate */

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Staffan Björk at 15:43, 19 January 2018

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Staffan Björk at 15:41, 19 January 2018

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Staffan Björk at 15:38, 19 January 2018

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Staffan Björk at 15:35, 19 January 2018

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Staffan Björk: /* Using the pattern */

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 [[Main Goals]], [[Mandatory Goals]], and [[Supporting Goals]] can all be [[Predefined Goals]]. Since their relation to other goals are defined before gameplay begins, [[Predefined Goals]] can easily be used to create [[Goal Hierarchies]] or [[Selectable Set of Goals]]. While the existence of [[Predefined Goals]] is given due to them being predefined players may only have access to them for specific moments in the game, i.e. they may be [[Ephemeral Goals]].
 How players become aware of [[Predefined Goals]] is another design choice. They may simply be part of the general information about the rules of the games, as is the case for [[Chess]] and [[Go]], and which case players have both [[Perfect Information|Perfect]] and [[Symmetric Information]] about the goals. They may be provided before gameplay begins but be randomized (and secret to other players). Examples of games using this solution is [[Ticket to Ride]] where players get goal cards in the beginning of the game and [[Gloomhaven]] where before each scenario players get two random ''battle goal'' cards to choose between. This provides some players with [[Perfect Information]] about them and creates [[Asymmetric Information]] in the game. Of course, [[Predefined Goals]] can also be [[Unknown Goals]] (typically only for a limited amount of time so players at some point can start to strive towards them), this lets players have [[Imperfect Information]] about the goals of a game. The awareness of [[Predefined Goals]] can also occur through [[Information Passing]] so the information about the [[Predefined Goals]] are done more or less diegetically (see the narration aspects section below).
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 [[Mandatory Goals]],
 [[Perfect Information]],
 [[Symmetric Information]],
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 A requirement of [[Predefined Goals]] is that the needs to complete the goal and the effects of doing so are determined before gameplay begins. This means that some [[Rewards|Reward]] in addition to the normal consequences of actions or game states are added if a [[Predefined Goals|Predefined Goal]] should be created. The requirement of [[Predefined Goals]] existing before gameplay begins is a way of capturing that players should perceive them as not being created for them on the fly, this means that goals introduced through [[Expansions]] or by being created by [[Game Masters]] can effectively work as [[Predefined Goals]].
-Both [[Main Goals]] and [[Supporting Goals]] can be [[Predefined Goals]] but typically the choice between those two types of goals dictates if a goal should be predefined (given that a designer have thought about the goal makes the answer to this likely to be that it should be predefined). Since their relation to other goals are defined before gameplay begins, [[Predefined Goals]] can easily be used to create [[Goal Hierarchies]] or [[Selectable Set of Goals]]. While the existence of [[Predefined Goals]] is given due to them being predefined players may only have access to them for specific moments in the game, i.e. they may be [[Ephemeral Goals]].
+[[Main Goals]], [[Mandatory Goals]], and [[Supporting Goals]] can all be [[Predefined Goals]]. Since their relation to other goals are defined before gameplay begins, [[Predefined Goals]] can easily be used to create [[Goal Hierarchies]] or [[Selectable Set of Goals]]. While the existence of [[Predefined Goals]] is given due to them being predefined players may only have access to them for specific moments in the game, i.e. they may be [[Ephemeral Goals]].
 How players become aware of [[Predefined Goals]] is another design choice. They may simply be part of the general information about the rules of the games, as is the case for [[Chess]] and [[Go]], and which case players have both [[Perfect Information|Perfect]] and [[Symmetric Information]] about the goals. They may be provided before gameplay begins but be randomized (and secret to other players). Examples of games using this solution is [[Ticket to Ride]] where players get goal cards in the beginning of the game and [[Gloomhaven]] where before each scenario players get two random ''battle goal'' cards to choose between. This provides some players with [[Perfect Information]] about them and creates [[Asymmetric Information]] in the game. Of course, [[Predefined Goals]] can also be [[Unknown Goals]] (typically only for a limited amount of time so players at some point can start to strive towards them), this lets players have [[Imperfect Information]] about the goals of a game. The awareness of [[Predefined Goals]] can also occur through [[Information Passing]] so the information about the [[Predefined Goals]] are done more or less diegetically (see the narration aspects section below).
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 A requirement of [[Predefined Goals]] is that the needs to complete the goal and the effects of doing so are determined before gameplay begins. This means that some [[Rewards|Reward]] in addition to the normal consequences of actions or game states are added if a [[Predefined Goals|Predefined Goal]] should be created. The requirement of [[Predefined Goals]] existing before gameplay begins is a way of capturing that players should perceive them as not being created for them on the fly, this means that goals introduced through [[Expansions]] or by being created by [[Game Masters]] can effectively work as [[Predefined Goals]].
-Both [[Main Goals]] and [[Supporting Goals]] can be [[Predefined Goals]] but typically the choice between those two types of goals dictates if a goal should be predefined (given that a designer have thought about the goal makes the answer to this likely to be that it should be predefined). Since their relation to other goals are defined before gameplay begins, [[Predefined Goals]] can easily be used to create [[Goal Hierarchies]]. While the existence of [[Predefined Goals]] is given due to them being predefined players may only have access to them for specific moments in the game, i.e. they may be [[Ephemeral Goals]].
+Both [[Main Goals]] and [[Supporting Goals]] can be [[Predefined Goals]] but typically the choice between those two types of goals dictates if a goal should be predefined (given that a designer have thought about the goal makes the answer to this likely to be that it should be predefined). Since their relation to other goals are defined before gameplay begins, [[Predefined Goals]] can easily be used to create [[Goal Hierarchies]] or [[Selectable Set of Goals]]. While the existence of [[Predefined Goals]] is given due to them being predefined players may only have access to them for specific moments in the game, i.e. they may be [[Ephemeral Goals]].
 How players become aware of [[Predefined Goals]] is another design choice. They may simply be part of the general information about the rules of the games, as is the case for [[Chess]] and [[Go]], and which case players have both [[Perfect Information|Perfect]] and [[Symmetric Information]] about the goals. They may be provided before gameplay begins but be randomized (and secret to other players). Examples of games using this solution is [[Ticket to Ride]] where players get goal cards in the beginning of the game and [[Gloomhaven]] where before each scenario players get two random ''battle goal'' cards to choose between. This provides some players with [[Perfect Information]] about them and creates [[Asymmetric Information]] in the game. Of course, [[Predefined Goals]] can also be [[Unknown Goals]] (typically only for a limited amount of time so players at some point can start to strive towards them), this lets players have [[Imperfect Information]] about the goals of a game. The awareness of [[Predefined Goals]] can also occur through [[Information Passing]] so the information about the [[Predefined Goals]] are done more or less diegetically (see the narration aspects section below).

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 [[Enforced Agent Behavior]],
 [[Gameplay Mastery]],
-[[Goal Hierarchies]]
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 ''Goals of the game that have been predefined by designers before gameplay begins.''

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 ''Goals of the game that have been predefined by designers before gameplay begins.''
-[[Predefined Goals]] are preset by the game designer, quite often arranged in a rigid hierarchy, which can only be adaptable by players' choices or interpretations if the design allows it. All winnable games, i. e., games where there exists a game state that defines one or several winners, have the predefined primary goal that can be stated as ''win the game'' but predefined goals that are explicit prerequisite for that game are very common. Other [[Predefined Goals]] are not directly tied to winning a game but helps players through improving the game state in a specific way if they are achieved, and through this help players plan how they should act while playing.
+[[Predefined Goals]] are preset by the game designer, quite often arranged in a rigid hierarchy, which can only be adaptable by players' choices or interpretations if the design allows it. All winnable games, i.e., games where there exists a game state that defines one or several winners, have the predefined primary goal that can be stated as ''win the game'' but predefined goals that are explicit prerequisite for that game are very common. Other [[Predefined Goals]] are not directly tied to winning a game but helps players through improving the game state in a specific way if they are achieved, and through this help players plan how they should act while playing.
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 A requirement of [[Predefined Goals]] is that the needs to complete the goal and the effects of doing so are determined before gameplay begins. This means that some [[Rewards|Reward]] in addition to the normal consequences of actions or game states are added if a [[Predefined Goals|Predefined Goal]] should be created. The requirement of [[Predefined Goals]] existing before gameplay begins is a way of capturing that players should perceive them as not being created for them on the fly, this means that goals introduced through [[Expansions]] or by being created by [[Game Masters]] can effectively work as [[Predefined Goals]].
-Both [[Main Goals]] and [[Supporting Goals]] can be [[Predefined Goals]] but typically the choice between those two types of goals dictates if a goal should be predefined (given that a designer have thought about the goal makes the answer to this likely to be that it should be predefined). Since their relation to other goals are defined before gameplay begins, [[Predefined Goals]] can easily be used to create [[Goal Hierarchies]]. While the existence of [[Predefined Goals]] are given due to them being predefine players may only have access to them for specific moments in the game, i.e. they may be [[Ephemeral Goals]].
+Both [[Main Goals]] and [[Supporting Goals]] can be [[Predefined Goals]] but typically the choice between those two types of goals dictates if a goal should be predefined (given that a designer have thought about the goal makes the answer to this likely to be that it should be predefined). Since their relation to other goals are defined before gameplay begins, [[Predefined Goals]] can easily be used to create [[Goal Hierarchies]]. While the existence of [[Predefined Goals]] is given due to them being predefined players may only have access to them for specific moments in the game, i.e. they may be [[Ephemeral Goals]].
 How players become aware of [[Predefined Goals]] is another design choice. They may simply be part of the general information about the rules of the games, as is the case for [[Chess]] and [[Go]], and which case players have both [[Perfect Information|Perfect]] and [[Symmetric Information]] about the goals. They may be provided before gameplay begins but be randomized (and secret to other players). Examples of games using this solution is [[Ticket to Ride]] where players get goal cards in the beginning of the game and [[Gloomhaven]] where before each scenario players get two random ''battle goal'' cards to choose between. This provides some players with [[Perfect Information]] about them and creates [[Asymmetric Information]] in the game. Of course, [[Predefined Goals]] can also be [[Unknown Goals]] (typically only for a limited amount of time so players at some point can start to strive towards them), this lets players have [[Imperfect Information]] about the goals of a game. The awareness of [[Predefined Goals]] can also occur through [[Information Passing]] so the information about the [[Predefined Goals]] are done more or less diegetically (see the narration aspects section below).
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 [[Predefined Goals]] let players have goals that are designed for specific purposes in a game. Being able to fulfill them efficiently or repeatedly over game instances are not only an indicator but a reason for players being able to reach [[Gameplay Mastery]] of games with them. While this effect of [[Predefined Goals]] applies regardless of if players know which [[Predefined Goals]] they have at the beginning of the game, [[Predefined Goals]] that are also [[Unknown Goals]] let players acquire [[Strategic Knowledge]] between game instances.
-[[Predefined Goals]] help create [[Enforced Agent Behavior]] since require players to strive towards specific game states, especially if players have to succeed with the [[Predefined Goals]] as part of completing a game.
+[[Predefined Goals]] help create [[Enforced Agent Behavior]] since require players to strive towards specific game states, especially if players must succeed with the [[Predefined Goals]] as part of completing a game.
 The presence of [[Predefined Goals]] in a game can guarantee [[Internal Rivalry]]. When players have several [[Predefined Goals]] to choose from they are provided a [[Freedom of Choice]] which can also support [[Player-Planned Development]]. However, the presence of many goals, or goals that are difficult to choose from, can lead to [[Analysis Paralysis]].

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 == Using the pattern ==
 Both [[Main Goals]] and [[Supporting Goals]] can be [[Predefined Goals]] but typically the choice between those two types of goals dictates if a goal should be predefined (given that a designer have thought about the goal makes the answer to this likely to be that it should be predefined). Since their relation to other goals are defined before gameplay begins, [[Predefined Goals]] can easily be used to create [[Goal Hierarchies]]. While the existence of [[Predefined Goals]] are given due to them being predefine players may only have access to them for specific moments in the game, i.e. they may be [[Ephemeral Goals]].

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