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Early Elimination, however, does not require that the fulfillment of Eliminate goal can take place in the early phases of the game. For example, Monopoly has Early Elimination because it is possible to Eliminate players while there is still potentially hours of remaining play time although more than an hour can already have passed. In case of Monopoly this amount of possible Downtime in social play is often far too long. The length of the possible Downtime is ultimately what matters and has different consequences depending on if the game is played in face to face situation with friends or anonymously over the net. Some of the downsides of Early Elimination can be avoided by setting known Time Limits for the game instances and letting the players modify this Time Limit according to their needs. Another way is to let the Eliminated players participate in the game in some manner, for example, as Spectators or as neutral Enemies for the rest of the players. | Early Elimination, however, does not require that the fulfillment of Eliminate goal can take place in the early phases of the game. For example, Monopoly has Early Elimination because it is possible to Eliminate players while there is still potentially hours of remaining play time although more than an hour can already have passed. In case of Monopoly this amount of possible Downtime in social play is often far too long. The length of the possible Downtime is ultimately what matters and has different consequences depending on if the game is played in face to face situation with friends or anonymously over the net. Some of the downsides of Early Elimination can be avoided by setting known Time Limits for the game instances and letting the players modify this Time Limit according to their needs. Another way is to let the Eliminated players participate in the game in some manner, for example, as Spectators or as neutral Enemies for the rest of the players. | ||
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| + | === Can Be Instantiated By === | ||
| + | [[Player Kicking]] | ||
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| + | [[Time Limits]] | ||
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| + | [[Last Man Standing]] | ||
=== Diegetic Aspects === | === Diegetic Aspects === | ||
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=== Narrative Aspects === | === Narrative Aspects === | ||
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== Consequences == | == Consequences == | ||
| − | Early Elimination is, in one sense, just a more drastic version of Player Elimination. Early Elimination has | + | [[Early Elimination]] is, in one sense, just a more drastic version of [[Player Elimination]]. [[Early Elimination]] has similar effects on [[Tension]] as [[Player Elimination]] during the play, but can lead to longer period of [[Downtime]] and make it difficult to keep the affect players interested in the game instances as a whole. |
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| + | The effect, of course, depends on the average play time of each game instance. Games with naturally short game instances, e.g. through using [[Time Limits]] to create [[Limited Gameplay Time]], may have [[Early Elimination]] and | ||
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| + | with are quite similar to games with Spawning, but if the resulting Downtime for the players can be long it is worthwhile to consider carefully whether to introduce Early Elimination to the game. | ||
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| + | === Can Modulate === | ||
| + | [[Multiplayer Games]], | ||
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== Relations == | == Relations == | ||
=== Can Instantiate === | === Can Instantiate === | ||
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=== Can Modulate === | === Can Modulate === | ||
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=== Can Be Instantiated By === | === Can Be Instantiated By === | ||
| + | [[Last Man Standing]], | ||
[[Player Kicking]] | [[Player Kicking]] | ||
=== Can Be Modulated By === | === Can Be Modulated By === | ||
| + | [[Limited Gameplay Time]], | ||
[[Time Limits]] | [[Time Limits]] | ||
Revision as of 08:55, 13 July 2011
The ending of players' game sessions well in advance of the end of game instances.
This pattern is a still a stub.
Early Elimination is usually considered to be an unwanted feature in multiplayer games with long play time, especially in the case of face to face board or card games, as the eliminated player remains outside the play for the rest of the game instance.
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Examples
Example: it is possible, although quite rare, to eliminate one of the players in Magic: The Gathering in the early phases of the game instance.
Example: in Counter-Strike the players can be killed in very early phases of the game round and they remain outside the play for the rest of the round. Some configurations of Counter-Strike, however, allow the eliminated players to observe what is happening during the game.
Using the pattern
Early Elimination requires that there is Player Elimination in the first place. An easy way to introduce Early Elimination is to make the possibilities to complete Eliminate goals present from the beginning of gameplay. For example, in Counter-Strike one well-placed shot from the enemy is all it takes to Eliminate a player. The available actions do not have to instantly Eliminate players. The same can be achieved if the effects of harmful actions can be stacked or accumulated in a short time in such way that the player is taken out of the game.
Early Elimination, however, does not require that the fulfillment of Eliminate goal can take place in the early phases of the game. For example, Monopoly has Early Elimination because it is possible to Eliminate players while there is still potentially hours of remaining play time although more than an hour can already have passed. In case of Monopoly this amount of possible Downtime in social play is often far too long. The length of the possible Downtime is ultimately what matters and has different consequences depending on if the game is played in face to face situation with friends or anonymously over the net. Some of the downsides of Early Elimination can be avoided by setting known Time Limits for the game instances and letting the players modify this Time Limit according to their needs. Another way is to let the Eliminated players participate in the game in some manner, for example, as Spectators or as neutral Enemies for the rest of the players.
Can Be Instantiated By
Can Be Modulated By
Diegetic Aspects
Interface Aspects
Narrative Aspects
Consequences
Early Elimination is, in one sense, just a more drastic version of Player Elimination. Early Elimination has similar effects on Tension as Player Elimination during the play, but can lead to longer period of Downtime and make it difficult to keep the affect players interested in the game instances as a whole.
The effect, of course, depends on the average play time of each game instance. Games with naturally short game instances, e.g. through using Time Limits to create Limited Gameplay Time, may have Early Elimination and
with are quite similar to games with Spawning, but if the resulting Downtime for the players can be long it is worthwhile to consider carefully whether to introduce Early Elimination to the game.
Can Modulate
Multiplayer Games, Player Elimination
Relations
Can Instantiate
Can Modulate
Multiplayer Games, Player Elimination
Can Be Instantiated By
Last Man Standing, Player Kicking
Can Be Modulated By
Limited Gameplay Time, Time Limits
Possible Closure Effects
Potentially Conflicting With
History
An updated version of the pattern Early Elimination that was part of the original collection in the book Patterns in Game Design[1].
References
- ↑ Björk, S. & Holopainen, J. (2004) Patterns in Game Design. Charles River Media. ISBN1-58450-354-8.
Acknowledgements
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