Vulnerabilities - Revision history

Staffan Björk at 20:54, 26 March 2018

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Staffan Björk at 10:33, 21 July 2011

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Staffan Björk at 08:13, 21 July 2011

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Staffan Björk at 16:47, 20 July 2011

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Staffan Björk at 15:47, 20 July 2011

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Staffan Björk at 10:42, 20 July 2011

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 == Consequences ==
-Introducing [[Vulnerabilities]] in games modulate [[Damage]] (and through it [[Health]]), typically affecting gameplay related to [[Combat]]; [[Movement]] can also be affect when [[Vulnerabilities]] is used in relation to [[Environmental Effects]]. Since the effect of this is that players may have to switch between different [[Weapons]] or [[Powers]] depending on who they encounter, this provides [[Varied Gameplay]]. When players' own [[Avatars]] or [[Characters]] have [[Vulnerabilities]] this can likewise produce [[Varied Gameplay]] since both [[Conceal]] and [[Evade]] goals emerge from trying to deny others the information of the [[Vulnerabilities]] or the possibility of exploiting them.
+Introducing [[Vulnerabilities]] in games modulate [[Damage]] (and through it [[Health]]), typically affecting gameplay related to [[Combat]]; [[Movement]] can also be affect when [[Vulnerabilities]] is used in relation to [[Environmental Effects]]. Since the effect of this is that players may have to switch between different [[Weapons]] or [[Powers]] depending on who they encounter, this provides [[Varied Gameplay]]. When players' own [[Avatars]], [[Characters]], or [[Units]] have [[Vulnerabilities]] this can likewise produce [[Varied Gameplay]] since both [[Conceal]] and [[Evade]] goals emerge from trying to deny others the information of the [[Vulnerabilities]] or the possibility of exploiting them.
 Knowing what [[Vulnerabilities]] exist in games is [[Strategic Knowledge]], and lead to [[Strategic Planning|Strategic]] and [[Tactical Planning]] when these depend on which [[Powers]] or [[Weapons]] are used. When the existence of [[Vulnerabilities]] is known but it is not known exactly which entities have which [[Vulnerabilities]], this leads to [[Gain Information]] goals as well as [[Experimenting]] with [[Enemies]] to see what affects them more or less than other [[Enemies]]. Conflict when one side can repetitively exploit the [[Vulnerabilities]] of the other side without any matching weaknesses or other [[Balancing Effects]] easily leads to [[Repeated Domination]].
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+==== with [[Avatars]], [[Characters]], or [[Units]] ====
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 == Consequences ==
-Introducing [[Vulnerabilities]] in games modulate [[Damage]], typically affecting gameplay related to [[Combat]]; [[Movement]] can also be affect when [[Vulnerabilities]] is used in relation to [[Environmental Effects]]. Since the effect of this is that players may have to switch between different [[Weapons]] or [[Powers]] depending on who they encounter, this provides [[Varied Gameplay]]. When players' own [[Avatars]] or [[Characters]] have [[Vulnerabilities]] this can likewise produce [[Varied Gameplay]] since both [[Conceal]] and [[Evade]] goals emerge from trying to deny others the information of the [[Vulnerabilities]] or the possibility of exploiting them.
+Introducing [[Vulnerabilities]] in games modulate [[Damage]] (and through it [[Health]]), typically affecting gameplay related to [[Combat]]; [[Movement]] can also be affect when [[Vulnerabilities]] is used in relation to [[Environmental Effects]]. Since the effect of this is that players may have to switch between different [[Weapons]] or [[Powers]] depending on who they encounter, this provides [[Varied Gameplay]]. When players' own [[Avatars]] or [[Characters]] have [[Vulnerabilities]] this can likewise produce [[Varied Gameplay]] since both [[Conceal]] and [[Evade]] goals emerge from trying to deny others the information of the [[Vulnerabilities]] or the possibility of exploiting them.
 Knowing what [[Vulnerabilities]] exist in games is [[Strategic Knowledge]], and lead to [[Strategic Planning|Strategic]] and [[Tactical Planning]] when these depend on which [[Powers]] or [[Weapons]] are used. When the existence of [[Vulnerabilities]] is known but it is not known exactly which entities have which [[Vulnerabilities]], this leads to [[Gain Information]] goals as well as [[Experimenting]] with [[Enemies]] to see what affects them more or less than other [[Enemies]]. Conflict when one side can repetitively exploit the [[Vulnerabilities]] of the other side without any matching weaknesses or other [[Balancing Effects]] easily leads to [[Repeated Domination]].
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 [[Combat]],
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 == Consequences ==
-Introducing [[Vulnerabilities]] in games modulate [[Damage]], typically affecting gameplay related to [[Combat]]; [[Movement]] can also be affect when [[Vulnerabilities]] is used in relation to [[Environmental Effects]]. Since the effect of this is that players may have to switch between different [[Weapons]] or [[Powers]] depending on who they encounter, this provides [[Varied Gameplay]]. Having to adopt different defensive tactics due to one's own [[Vulnerabilities]] can likewise produce [[Varied Gameplay]].
+Introducing [[Vulnerabilities]] in games modulate [[Damage]], typically affecting gameplay related to [[Combat]]; [[Movement]] can also be affect when [[Vulnerabilities]] is used in relation to [[Environmental Effects]]. Since the effect of this is that players may have to switch between different [[Weapons]] or [[Powers]] depending on who they encounter, this provides [[Varied Gameplay]]. When players' own [[Avatars]] or [[Characters]] have [[Vulnerabilities]] this can likewise produce [[Varied Gameplay]] since both [[Conceal]] and [[Evade]] goals emerge from trying to deny others the information of the [[Vulnerabilities]] or the possibility of exploiting them.
 Knowing what [[Vulnerabilities]] exist in games is [[Strategic Knowledge]], and lead to [[Strategic Planning|Strategic]] and [[Tactical Planning]] when these depend on which [[Powers]] or [[Weapons]] are used. When the existence of [[Vulnerabilities]] is known but it is not known exactly which entities have which [[Vulnerabilities]], this leads to [[Gain Information]] goals as well as [[Experimenting]] with [[Enemies]] to see what affects them more or less than other [[Enemies]]. Conflict when one side can repetitively exploit the [[Vulnerabilities]] of the other side without any matching weaknesses or other [[Balancing Effects]] easily leads to [[Repeated Domination]].
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 [[Strategic Knowledge]],
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 The design of a [[Vulnerabilities|Vulnerability]] consists of deciding which have it, what causes it, and what the effect is.
-[[Vulnerabilities]] can be applied equally well to [[Avatars]], [[Characters]], and [[Units]] and this may be those under players' control or their [[Enemies]] (including [[Boss Monsters]]). While this modulates how these entities work in games, [[Ammunition]], [[Powers]] and [[Weapons]] can also be modulated by [[Vulnerabilities]] through being able to activate the [[Vulnerabilities]] (e.g. the possibility of having silver bullets to fight werewolves or vampires).
+[[Vulnerabilities]] can be applied equally well to [[Avatars]], [[Characters]], and [[Units]] and this may be those under players' control or their [[Enemies]] (including [[Boss Monsters]]). While this modulates how these entities work in games, [[Ammunition]], [[Powers]] and [[Weapons]] can also be modulated by [[Vulnerabilities]] through being able to activate the [[Vulnerabilities]] (e.g. the possibility of having silver bullets to fight werewolves or vampires). [[Destructible Objects]] can be seen as "ordinary" game objects that have [[Vulnerabilities]] that let them be destroyed.
 Probably the most commonly used cause for [[Vulnerabilities]] is different types of [[Damage]] (e.g. fire, electricity, etc.). [[Vulnerabilities]] can be used to create [[Environmental Effects]] that only affect a small group of [[Characters]] - for example making vampires take damage when exposed to the sun does help define a gameplay difference between outdoor and indoor areas. [[Vulnerabilities]] can of course also be used to increase the [[Damage]] of already dangerous [[Environmental Effects]].
 Effects of [[Vulnerabilities]] often affect [[Damage]], or give [[Decreased Abilities]] or [[Ability Losses]]. For both [[Damage]] and [[Decreased Abilities]], the options of using [[Arithmetic Progression|Arithmetic]], [[Discontinuous Progression|Discontinuous]], or [[Geometric Progression]] exits; [[Dungeons & Dragons]] uses [[Discontinuous Progression]] while [[GURPS]] uses [[Arithmetic Progression]]. [[Decreased Abilities]] or [[Ability Losses]] caused by [[Vulnerabilities]] are most often [[Ephemeral Events]] but all effects from [[Vulnerabilities]] may be ongoing if they are linked to [[Environmental Effects]].
 Although [[Vulnerabilities]] is incompatible with complete [[Invulnerabilities]], the patterns can be used together when applied to different types of attacks or effects. An exception where complete [[Invulnerabilities]] work with [[Vulnerabilities]] is when a single [[Vulnerabilities|Vulnerability]] provides an [[Achilles' Heels|Achilles' Heel]] to an otherwise invulnerable entity.
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 [[Decreased Abilities]],
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 Probably the most commonly used cause for [[Vulnerabilities]] is different types of [[Damage]] (e.g. fire, electricity, etc.). [[Vulnerabilities]] can be used to create [[Environmental Effects]] that only affect a small group of [[Characters]] - for example making vampires take damage when exposed to the sun does help define a gameplay difference between outdoor and indoor areas. [[Vulnerabilities]] can of course also be used to increase the [[Damage]] of already dangerous [[Environmental Effects]].
-Effects of [[Vulnerabilities]] often affect [[Damage]], or give [[Decreased Abilities]] or [[Ability Losses]]. For both [[Damage]] and [[Decreased Abilities]], the options of using [[Arithmetic Progression|Arithmetic]], [[Discontinuous Progression|Discontinuous]], or [[Geometric Progression]] exit; for [[Combat]], [[Dungeons & Dragons]] uses [[Discontinuous Progression]] while [[GURPS]] uses [[Arithmetic Progression|Arithmetic]]. [[Decreased Abilities]] or [[Ability Losses]] caused by [[Vulnerabilities]] are most often [[Ephemeral Events]] but all effects from [[Vulnerabilities]] may be ongoing if they are linked to [[Environmental Effects]].
+Effects of [[Vulnerabilities]] often affect [[Damage]], or give [[Decreased Abilities]] or [[Ability Losses]]. For both [[Damage]] and [[Decreased Abilities]], the options of using [[Arithmetic Progression|Arithmetic]], [[Discontinuous Progression|Discontinuous]], or [[Geometric Progression]] exits; [[Dungeons & Dragons]] uses [[Discontinuous Progression]] while [[GURPS]] uses [[Arithmetic Progression|Arithmetic]]. [[Decreased Abilities]] or [[Ability Losses]] caused by [[Vulnerabilities]] are most often [[Ephemeral Events]] but all effects from [[Vulnerabilities]] may be ongoing if they are linked to [[Environmental Effects]].
 Although [[Vulnerabilities]] is incompatible with complete [[Invulnerabilities]], the patterns can be used together when applied to different types of attacks or effects. An exception where complete [[Invulnerabilities]] work with [[Vulnerabilities]] is when a single [[Vulnerabilities|Vulnerability]] provides an [[Achilles' Heels|Achilles' Heel]] to an otherwise invulnerable entity.

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 ''Weaknesses that can be exploited by others.''
-In games where one can suffer damage or other adverse effects, entities may be more vulnerable to some attacks than others. Having such [[Vulnerabilities]] mean that player have to adjust their gameplay to minimize the likelihood of these being exploited, but when others have them it can instead provide opportunities. If enemies are suspected of having [[Vulnerabilities]] this can lead to gameplay aimed at confirming the presence or absence of these.
+In games where one can suffer damage or other adverse effects, entities may be more vulnerable to some attacks than others may be. Having such [[Vulnerabilities]] mean that player have to adjust their gameplay to minimize the likelihood of these being exploited, but when others have them it can instead provide opportunities. If enemies are suspected of having [[Vulnerabilities]] this can lead to gameplay aimed at confirming the presence or absence of these.
 === Examples ===
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 == Using the pattern ==
-The design of a [[Vulnerabilities|Vulnerability]] consist of deciding which have it, what causes it, and what the effect is.
+The design of a [[Vulnerabilities|Vulnerability]] consists of deciding which have it, what causes it, and what the effect is.
-[[Vulnerabilities]] can be applied equally well to [[Avatars]], [[Characters]], and [[Units]] and this may be those under players' control or their [[Enemies]] (including [[Boss Monsters]]). While this modulates how these work, [[Ammunition]], [[Powers]] and [[Weapons]] can also be modulated by [[Vulnerabilities]] through being able to activate the [[Vulnerabilities]] (e.g. the possibility of having silver bullets to fight werewolves or vampires).
+[[Vulnerabilities]] can be applied equally well to [[Avatars]], [[Characters]], and [[Units]] and this may be those under players' control or their [[Enemies]] (including [[Boss Monsters]]). While this modulates how these entities work in games, [[Ammunition]], [[Powers]] and [[Weapons]] can also be modulated by [[Vulnerabilities]] through being able to activate the [[Vulnerabilities]] (e.g. the possibility of having silver bullets to fight werewolves or vampires).
 Probably the most commonly used cause for [[Vulnerabilities]] is different types of [[Damage]] (e.g. fire, electricity, etc.). [[Vulnerabilities]] can be used to create [[Environmental Effects]] that only affect a small group of [[Characters]] - for example making vampires take damage when exposed to the sun does help define a gameplay difference between outdoor and indoor areas. [[Vulnerabilities]] can of course also be used to increase the [[Damage]] of already dangerous [[Environmental Effects]].
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 Effects of [[Vulnerabilities]] often affect [[Damage]], or give [[Decreased Abilities]] or [[Ability Losses]]. For both [[Damage]] and [[Decreased Abilities]], the options of using [[Arithmetic Progression|Arithmetic]], [[Discontinuous Progression|Discontinuous]], or [[Geometric Progression]] exit; for [[Combat]], [[Dungeons & Dragons]] uses [[Discontinuous Progression]] while [[GURPS]] uses [[Arithmetic Progression|Arithmetic]]. [[Decreased Abilities]] or [[Ability Losses]] caused by [[Vulnerabilities]] are most often [[Ephemeral Events]] but all effects from [[Vulnerabilities]] may be ongoing if they are linked to [[Environmental Effects]].
-Although [[Vulnerabilities]] is incompatible with complete [[Invulnerabilities]] the patterns can be used together when applied to different types of attacks or effects. An exception where complete [[Invulnerabilities]] work with [[Vulnerabilities]] is when a single [[Vulnerabilities|Vulnerability]] provides an [[Achilles' Heels|Achilles' Heel]] to an otherwise invulnerable entity.
+Although [[Vulnerabilities]] is incompatible with complete [[Invulnerabilities]], the patterns can be used together when applied to different types of attacks or effects. An exception where complete [[Invulnerabilities]] work with [[Vulnerabilities]] is when a single [[Vulnerabilities|Vulnerability]] provides an [[Achilles' Heels|Achilles' Heel]] to an otherwise invulnerable entity.
 == Consequences ==
 Introducing [[Vulnerabilities]] in games modulate [[Damage]], typically affecting gameplay related to [[Combat]]; [[Movement]] can also be affect when [[Vulnerabilities]] is used in relation to [[Environmental Effects]]. Since the effect of this is that players may have to switch between different [[Weapons]] or [[Powers]] depending on who they encounter, this provides [[Varied Gameplay]]. Having to adopt different defensive tactics due to one's own [[Vulnerabilities]] can likewise produce [[Varied Gameplay]].
-Knowing what [[Vulnerabilities]] exist in games is [[Strategic Knowledge]], and lead to [[Strategic Planning|Strategic]] and [[Tactical Planning]] when these depend on which [[Powers]] or [[Weapons]] are used. When the existence of [[Vulnerabilities]] is known but not exactly which entities have which [[Vulnerabilities]] this leads to [[Gain Information]] goals, and [[Experimenting]] with [[Enemies]] to see what affects them more or less than other [[Enemies]].
+Knowing what [[Vulnerabilities]] exist in games is [[Strategic Knowledge]], and lead to [[Strategic Planning|Strategic]] and [[Tactical Planning]] when these depend on which [[Powers]] or [[Weapons]] are used. When the existence of [[Vulnerabilities]] is known but it is not known exactly which entities have which [[Vulnerabilities]], this leads to [[Gain Information]] goals as well as [[Experimenting]] with [[Enemies]] to see what affects them more or less than other [[Enemies]].
 Making closed chains of entities that are vulnerable to one another but not reciprocally so creates [[Rock-Paper-Scissors]] structures.