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 [[Ammunition]] together with [[Downtime]] or [[Limited Resources]]
-[[Capture]] together with [[Movement]], or [[Investments]]
+[[Capture]] together with [[Movement]] or [[Investments]]
 [[Destructible Objects]] together with [[Traps]]

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 [[Ammunition]] together with [[Downtime]] or [[Limited Resources]]
-[[Capture]] together with , [[Movement]], or [[Investments]]
+[[Capture]] together with [[Movement]], or [[Investments]]
 [[Destructible Objects]] together with [[Traps]]

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 [[Action Programming]],
 [[Algorithmic Agents]],
 [[Budgeted Action Points]],
 [[Combos]],
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 [[Ammunition]] together with [[Downtime]] or [[Limited Resources]]
-[[Capture]] together with [[Bidding]], [[Movement]], or [[Investment]]
+[[Capture]] together with , [[Movement]], or [[Investments]]
 [[Destructible Objects]] together with [[Traps]]

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 One a general level, providing the possibility of [[Tactical Planning]] in a game consists of letting players have a [[Freedom of Choice]] between some actions they can perform, letting the feasibility of those actions depend on local circumstances, and providing them with some time to choose between them. Common examples of how to provide a number of possible actions and a need for planning how to perform them based on the current game state include [[Action Programming]], [[Budgeted Action Points]], [[Paper-Rock-Scissors]], [[Puzzle Solving]], and [[Token Placement]]. More generally, situations where [[Solution Uncertainty]] exists typically requires players to engage in [[Tactical Planning]]. [[Privileged Abilities]] can also be used for this purpose but introducing them during gameplay increases the need for [[Tactical Planning]] since players then need to reconsider their [[Freedom of Choice]].
-[[Tactical Planning]] can also be created by having [[Risk/Reward]] or [[Trade-Offs]] associated with the possible actions.  A general way of doing this is combining [[Evade]] and [[Overcome]] goals since this means players have to decide at any given point if they want to be defensive or offensive. The presence of [[Combos]], [[Delayed Effects]], and [[Development Time]] are all also examples of [[Risk/Reward]] or [[Trade-Offs]] that need [[Tactical Planning]], as is the threats of [[Turnovers]]. [[Ammunition]] that are [[Limited Resources]] or require [[Downtime]] while reloading show how this can be applied to [[Combat]] besides [[Combos]], as do have [[Enemies]] that have [[Vulnerabilities]] or [[Achilles' Heels]] towards certain [[Weapons]] or [[Powers]] (and the two require more planning when combine). Achieving [[Capture]] through [[Bidding]] or [[Investment]] actions is another example of activities that typically require [[Tactical Planning]], as can [[Stealth]] goals in changing environments.
+[[Tactical Planning]] can also be created by having [[Risk/Reward]] or [[Trade-Offs]] associated with the possible actions.  A general way of doing this is combining [[Evade]] and [[Overcome]] goals since this means players have to decide at any given point if they want to be defensive or offensive. The presence of [[Combos]], [[Delayed Effects]], and [[Development Time]] are all also examples of [[Risk/Reward]] or [[Trade-Offs]] that need [[Tactical Planning]], as is the threats of [[Turnovers]]. [[Ammunition]] that are [[Limited Resources]] or require [[Downtime]] while reloading show how this can be applied to [[Combat]] besides [[Combos]], as do have [[Enemies]] that have [[Vulnerabilities]] or [[Achilles' Heels]] towards certain [[Weapons]] or [[Powers]] (and the two require more planning when combine). Achieving [[Capture]] through [[Bidding]] or [[Investments|Investment]] actions is another example of activities that typically require [[Tactical Planning]], as can [[Stealth]] goals in changing environments.
 Many aspects of gameplay environments can encourage [[Tactical Planning]]. Placing [[Environmental Effects]], [[Power-Ups]], or [[Destructible Objects]] that can function as [[Traps]] are ways of achieving [[Tactical Planning]] based upon how players can interact with game elements in [[Game Worlds]]. So is using [[Capture]] goals that depend on [[Movement]] or giving [[Units]] the ability to extend a [[Zone of Control]]. [[Sniper Locations]] encourages [[Tactical Planning]], both in how to make use of them and in how to overcome [[Enemies]] using them. [[Flanking Routes]] and [[Laning]] creates need for [[Tactical Planning]] since they let attacking forces have alternatives whose merits depend on the current situation, as does trying to defend locations to which [[Flanking Routes]] exist. [[Reconnaissance]] goals inspire [[Tactical Planning]] in the sense that any new information gained by performing these give players an updated awareness of the gameplay situation.

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 [[Tactical Planning]] can also be created by having [[Risk/Reward]] or [[Trade-Offs]] associated with the possible actions.  A general way of doing this is combining [[Evade]] and [[Overcome]] goals since this means players have to decide at any given point if they want to be defensive or offensive. The presence of [[Combos]], [[Delayed Effects]], and [[Development Time]] are all also examples of [[Risk/Reward]] or [[Trade-Offs]] that need [[Tactical Planning]], as is the threats of [[Turnovers]]. [[Ammunition]] that are [[Limited Resources]] or require [[Downtime]] while reloading show how this can be applied to [[Combat]] besides [[Combos]], as do have [[Enemies]] that have [[Vulnerabilities]] or [[Achilles' Heels]] towards certain [[Weapons]] or [[Powers]] (and the two require more planning when combine). Achieving [[Capture]] through [[Bidding]] or [[Investment]] actions is another example of activities that typically require [[Tactical Planning]], as can [[Stealth]] goals in changing environments.
-Many aspects of gameplay environments can encourage [[Tactical Planning]]. Placing [[Environmental Effects]], [[Power-Ups]], or [[Destructible Objects]] that can function as [[Traps]] are ways of achieving [[Tactical Planning]] based upon how players can interact with game elements in [[Game Worlds]]. So is using [[Capture]] goals that depend on [[Movement]] or giving [[Units]] the ability to extend a [[Zone of Control]]. [[Sniper Locations]] encourages [[Tactical Planning]], both in how to make use of them and in how to overcome [[Enemies]] using them. [[Flanking Routes]] creates need for [[Tactical Planning]] since they let attacking forces have alternatives whose merits depend on the current situation, as does trying to defend locations to which [[Flanking Routes]] exist. [[Reconnaissance]] goals inspire [[Tactical Planning]] in the sense that any new information gained by performing these give players an updated awareness of the gameplay situation.
+Many aspects of gameplay environments can encourage [[Tactical Planning]]. Placing [[Environmental Effects]], [[Power-Ups]], or [[Destructible Objects]] that can function as [[Traps]] are ways of achieving [[Tactical Planning]] based upon how players can interact with game elements in [[Game Worlds]]. So is using [[Capture]] goals that depend on [[Movement]] or giving [[Units]] the ability to extend a [[Zone of Control]]. [[Sniper Locations]] encourages [[Tactical Planning]], both in how to make use of them and in how to overcome [[Enemies]] using them. [[Flanking Routes]] and [[Laning]] creates need for [[Tactical Planning]] since they let attacking forces have alternatives whose merits depend on the current situation, as does trying to defend locations to which [[Flanking Routes]] exist. [[Reconnaissance]] goals inspire [[Tactical Planning]] in the sense that any new information gained by performing these give players an updated awareness of the gameplay situation.
 [[Tactical Planning]] can be modulated by [[Limited Planning Ability]], either in restricting how much information is available about the game state or how much time players have to make use of that information. [[Perfect Information]] does not restrict information but modulates [[Tactical Planning]] nonetheless in that it lets players focus their planning on how they believe other players will behave or how [[Algorithmic Agents]] function. [[Imperfect Information]], e.g. through [[Fog of War]], make it necessary to work with a less than perfect understanding of the context although this may be modulated further through [[Game State Overviews]], [[Near Miss Indicators]], and [[Traces]]. A special case related to [[Fog of War]] is [[Surprise Attacks]], the possibility of being the target of one can cause players to engage in [[Tactical Planning]] but so can also the opportunity to set up one. [[Time Limits]] and [[Real-Time Games]] can make [[Tactical Planning]] more difficult since one has limited amount of time to do the planning within, but [[Tactical Planning]] can also be added as a part of gameplay in [[Real-Time Games]] to make the overall gameplay more difficult. Both cases show how [[Tension]] can make [[Tactical Planning]] and other ways that can evoke this in players can have the same effect. [[Algorithmic Agents]], [[Enemies]], and other players in [[Multiplayer Games]] can create a [[Limited Planning Ability]] in several ways. They can make it a requirement to engage in [[Tactical Planning]], modulate how easy it is to be done, and enforce implicit [[Time Limits]] on how soon players need to have made up their minds on what to do (the last way is not limited to [[Real-Time Games]] for [[Multiplayer Games]] since the other players can hurry decisions through [[Extra-Game Actions]]).
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 [[Flanking Routes]],
 [[Freedom of Choice]],
 [[Multiplayer Games]],
 [[Paper-Rock-Scissors]],

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 The possibility of doing [[Tactical Planning]] to increase one's chances of succeeding lead to [[Stimulated Planning]] in a game design as well as [[Performance Uncertainty]]. Further, it can support players to have an [[Exaggerated Perception of Influence]] and have [[Cognitive Engrossment]] but this may also cause [[Analysis Paralysis]] in [[Multiplayer Games]] that are also [[Turn-Based Games]]. The [[Analysis Paralysis]] pattern may not occur in [[Real-Time Games]] or those with specific [[Time Limits]] but these instead can create [[Tension]] if [[Tactical Planning]] is required.
-That [[Tactical Planning]] can be done implies that there exist a [[Freedom of Choice]] for players, and when gameplay depends on how well this is used the pattern of [[Tactical Planning]] can be the basis for [[Player/Character Skill Composites]]. This allow makes [[Tactical Planning]] a likely source from which the possibility of [[Gameplay Mastery]] can occur.
+That [[Tactical Planning]] can be done implies that there exist a [[Freedom of Choice]] for players, and when gameplay depends on how well this is used the pattern of [[Tactical Planning]] can be the basis for [[Player/Character Skill Composites]]. This allow makes [[Tactical Planning]] a likely source from which the possibility of [[Gameplay Mastery]] can occur, and being able to notice positive effects from developing or engaging in [[Tactical Planning]] gives players one possible source to feel [[Value of Effort]] for what they do in a game.
 In games with [[Imperfect Information]], players wishing to engage in [[Tactical Planning]] are likely to give themselves [[Gain Information]] goals to have better grounds to make that planning on.
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 [[Player/Character Skill Composites]],
 [[Player Unpredictability]],
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 [[Tactical Planning]] can be modulated by [[Limited Planning Ability]], either in restricting how much information is available about the game state or how much time players have to make use of that information. [[Perfect Information]] does not restrict information but modulates [[Tactical Planning]] nonetheless in that it lets players focus their planning on how they believe other players will behave or how [[Algorithmic Agents]] function. [[Imperfect Information]], e.g. through [[Fog of War]], make it necessary to work with a less than perfect understanding of the context although this may be modulated further through [[Game State Overviews]], [[Near Miss Indicators]], and [[Traces]]. A special case related to [[Fog of War]] is [[Surprise Attacks]], the possibility of being the target of one can cause players to engage in [[Tactical Planning]] but so can also the opportunity to set up one. [[Time Limits]] and [[Real-Time Games]] can make [[Tactical Planning]] more difficult since one has limited amount of time to do the planning within, but [[Tactical Planning]] can also be added as a part of gameplay in [[Real-Time Games]] to make the overall gameplay more difficult. Both cases show how [[Tension]] can make [[Tactical Planning]] and other ways that can evoke this in players can have the same effect. [[Algorithmic Agents]], [[Enemies]], and other players in [[Multiplayer Games]] can create a [[Limited Planning Ability]] in several ways. They can make it a requirement to engage in [[Tactical Planning]], modulate how easy it is to be done, and enforce implicit [[Time Limits]] on how soon players need to have made up their minds on what to do (the last way is not limited to [[Real-Time Games]] for [[Multiplayer Games]] since the other players can hurry decisions through [[Extra-Game Actions]]).
 While [[Tactical Planning]] depends on specific game states, [[Strategic Planning]] is planning depending on general structures of the game design. Since these are likely to interact and influence each other during gameplay, it is advisable to consider and design the presence of both patterns in a game simultaneously.
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 [[Puzzle Solving]],
 [[Reconnaissance]],
 [[Risk/Reward]],
 [[Sniper Locations]],

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 == Using the pattern ==
-One a general level, providing the possibility of [[Tactical Planning]] in a game consists of letting players have a [[Freedom of Choice]] between some actions they can perform, letting the feasibility of those actions depend on local circumstances, and providing them with some time to choose between them. Common examples of how to provide a number of possible actions and a need for planning how to perform them based on the current game state include [[Action Programming]], [[Budgeted Action Points]], [[Paper-Rock-Scissors]], [[Puzzle Solving]], and [[Token Placement]]. [[Privileged Abilities]] can also be used for this purpose but introducing them during gameplay increases the need for [[Tactical Planning]] since players then need to reconsider their [[Freedom of Choice]].
+One a general level, providing the possibility of [[Tactical Planning]] in a game consists of letting players have a [[Freedom of Choice]] between some actions they can perform, letting the feasibility of those actions depend on local circumstances, and providing them with some time to choose between them. Common examples of how to provide a number of possible actions and a need for planning how to perform them based on the current game state include [[Action Programming]], [[Budgeted Action Points]], [[Paper-Rock-Scissors]], [[Puzzle Solving]], and [[Token Placement]]. More generally, situations where [[Solution Uncertainty]] exists typically requires players to engage in [[Tactical Planning]]. [[Privileged Abilities]] can also be used for this purpose but introducing them during gameplay increases the need for [[Tactical Planning]] since players then need to reconsider their [[Freedom of Choice]].
 [[Tactical Planning]] can also be created by having [[Risk/Reward]] or [[Trade-Offs]] associated with the possible actions.  A general way of doing this is combining [[Evade]] and [[Overcome]] goals since this means players have to decide at any given point if they want to be defensive or offensive. The presence of [[Combos]], [[Delayed Effects]], and [[Development Time]] are all also examples of [[Risk/Reward]] or [[Trade-Offs]] that need [[Tactical Planning]], as is the threats of [[Turnovers]]. [[Ammunition]] that are [[Limited Resources]] or require [[Downtime]] while reloading show how this can be applied to [[Combat]] besides [[Combos]], as do have [[Enemies]] that have [[Vulnerabilities]] or [[Achilles' Heels]] towards certain [[Weapons]] or [[Powers]] (and the two require more planning when combine). Achieving [[Capture]] through [[Bidding]] or [[Investment]] actions is another example of activities that typically require [[Tactical Planning]], as can [[Stealth]] goals in changing environments.
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 == Consequences ==
-[[Tactical Planning]] in games is often a form of [[Puzzle Solving]]. The possibility of doing [[Tactical Planning]] to increase one's chances of succeeding lead to [[Stimulated Planning]] in a game design as well as [[Performance Uncertainty]]. Further, it can support players to have an [[Exaggerated Perception of Influence]] and have [[Cognitive Engrossment]] but this may also cause [[Analysis Paralysis]] in [[Multiplayer Games]] that are also [[Turn-Based Games]]. The [[Analysis Paralysis]] pattern may not occur in [[Real-Time Games]] or those with specific [[Time Limits]] but these instead can create [[Tension]] if [[Tactical Planning]] is required.
+The possibility of doing [[Tactical Planning]] to increase one's chances of succeeding lead to [[Stimulated Planning]] in a game design as well as [[Performance Uncertainty]]. Further, it can support players to have an [[Exaggerated Perception of Influence]] and have [[Cognitive Engrossment]] but this may also cause [[Analysis Paralysis]] in [[Multiplayer Games]] that are also [[Turn-Based Games]]. The [[Analysis Paralysis]] pattern may not occur in [[Real-Time Games]] or those with specific [[Time Limits]] but these instead can create [[Tension]] if [[Tactical Planning]] is required.
 That [[Tactical Planning]] can be done implies that there exist a [[Freedom of Choice]] for players, and when gameplay depends on how well this is used the pattern of [[Tactical Planning]] can be the basis for [[Player/Character Skill Composites]]. This allow makes [[Tactical Planning]] a likely source from which the possibility of [[Game Mastery]] can occur.
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 [[Player/Character Skill Composites]],
 [[Player Unpredictability]],
 [[Stimulated Planning]]
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 [[Risk/Reward]],
 [[Sniper Locations]],
 [[Stealth]],
 [[Surprise Attacks]],