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[[Shared Rewards]] can make both [[Alliances]] and [[Competition]] stronger, in the latter case by setting up the "problem" of having to share [[Rewards]] as a threat. | [[Shared Rewards]] can make both [[Alliances]] and [[Competition]] stronger, in the latter case by setting up the "problem" of having to share [[Rewards]] as a threat. | ||
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Several patterns work against players having [[Shared Rewards]]. [[Conflicts]] and [[Excluding Goals]] among those with the [[Shared Rewards]] may interfere with their [[Cooperation]] or wish to share [[Rewards]] with the others. [[Individual Rewards]] are of course incompatible with [[Shared Rewards]] concerning the same [[Rewards|Reward]] but the availability of [[Individual Rewards]] can also lessen the wish to strive for [[Shared Rewards]]. Some [[Altruistic Actions]] may somewhat surprisingly work against [[Shared Rewards]] since they can allow for players for forsake their part of the [[Rewards]]. [[Tiebreakers]] can be used to modify games that otherwise would allow [[Shared Rewards]] for [[Tied Results]]. | Several patterns work against players having [[Shared Rewards]]. [[Conflicts]] and [[Excluding Goals]] among those with the [[Shared Rewards]] may interfere with their [[Cooperation]] or wish to share [[Rewards]] with the others. [[Individual Rewards]] are of course incompatible with [[Shared Rewards]] concerning the same [[Rewards|Reward]] but the availability of [[Individual Rewards]] can also lessen the wish to strive for [[Shared Rewards]]. Some [[Altruistic Actions]] may somewhat surprisingly work against [[Shared Rewards]] since they can allow for players for forsake their part of the [[Rewards]]. [[Tiebreakers]] can be used to modify games that otherwise would allow [[Shared Rewards]] for [[Tied Results]]. | ||
[[Shared Rewards]] work against the presence of [[Delayed Reciprocity]] since it either makes [[Rewards]] be shared at once or have distributions set out in advance. | [[Shared Rewards]] work against the presence of [[Delayed Reciprocity]] since it either makes [[Rewards]] be shared at once or have distributions set out in advance. | ||
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Revision as of 08:52, 8 August 2015
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Contents
Examples
Using the pattern
Shared Rewards can make both Alliances and Competition stronger, in the latter case by setting up the "problem" of having to share Rewards as a threat.
If not already preset through the use of Teams, etc., Shared Rewards can be designed around Collaborative Actions, Mutual Goals, or the effects that apply to Factions or Social Organizations. They can also be designed to be a consequence of Tied Results. Negotiation and Player-Decided Distributions can be used to let players have a say in how the Rewards are distributed, and making the Rewards into Shared Resources can postpone such discussions until latter.
Several patterns work against players having Shared Rewards. Conflicts and Excluding Goals among those with the Shared Rewards may interfere with their Cooperation or wish to share Rewards with the others. Individual Rewards are of course incompatible with Shared Rewards concerning the same Reward but the availability of Individual Rewards can also lessen the wish to strive for Shared Rewards. Some Altruistic Actions may somewhat surprisingly work against Shared Rewards since they can allow for players for forsake their part of the Rewards. Tiebreakers can be used to modify games that otherwise would allow Shared Rewards for Tied Results.
Shared Rewards work against the presence of Delayed Reciprocity since it either makes Rewards be shared at once or have distributions set out in advance.
Consequences
Having Shared Rewards can form Mutual Goals between players, and is likely to cause Cooperation between them. It can also be the basis for Uncommitted Alliances or Teams.
As Rewards given to several different players, Shared Rewards can serve to create a sense of Togetherness between them. This can also have Balancing Effects effects if the distribution by the system or players give the most best Rewards to the weakest players. However, if the Rewards are not easy to split evenly, they may cause Social Dilemmas and some players may need to take on Social Roles handling this. This become most apparent when Uncommitted Alliances are given Shared Rewards due to Tied Results as the Rewards then become Player-Decided Distributions.
Relations
Can Instantiate
Balancing Effects, Rewards, Mutual Goals, Social Dilemmas, Social Roles, Teams, Togetherness, Uncommitted Alliances
with Mutual Goals
with Tied Results and Uncommitted Alliances
Can Modulate
Alliances, Competition, Ownership, Social Interaction, Social Organizations,
Can Be Instantiated By
Collaborative Actions, Factions, Mutual Goals, Tied Results
Can Be Modulated By
Negotiation, Player-Decided Distributions, Shared Resources,
Possible Closure Effects
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Potentially Conflicting With
Altruistic Actions, Conflicts, Delayed Reciprocity, Excluding Goals, Individual Rewards, Tiebreakers
History
An updated version of the pattern Shared Rewards 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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