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''Penalties given in games that only directly apply to one of the players.'' | ''Penalties given in games that only directly apply to one of the players.'' | ||
| − | + | Specific penalties in games can affect either one or several players. Those that affect single players are [[Individual Penalties]]. | |
=== Examples === | === Examples === | ||
| + | Penalties in [[:Category:Sports|Sports]] such as [[Ice Hockey]] or [[Soccer]] are directed towards individual players. However, if this disqualifies them from participating in the game this of course affects the team as a whole also. | ||
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| + | While players play together in the [[Left 4 Dead series]], damage and being incapacitated affect individual players and some players may not complete a level while others do. | ||
== Using the pattern == | == Using the pattern == | ||
| − | Designing [[Individual Penalties]] largely resembles designing [[Penalties]] in general but avoiding directly affecting other players (i.e. avoiding making them into [[Shared Penalties]]). This can however become a somewhat blurred when affected players belong to [[Alliances]] or [[Teams]]. | + | Designing [[Individual Penalties]] largely resembles designing [[Penalties]] in general but avoiding directly affecting other players (i.e. avoiding making them into [[Shared Penalties]]). This can however become a somewhat blurred when affected players belong to [[Alliances]] or [[Teams]]. In [[Single-Player Games]] they are the only type of [[Penalties]]. |
The specific effects of [[Individual Penalties]] can be the same as for [[Penalties]] in general. However, [[Downtime]] and [[Player Elimination]] directly affect specific players and thereby are individual in their nature. While the effects of [[Individual Penalties]] apply only to one players, other players can become involved in it by using [[Player-Decided Distributions]], either to decide which player should receive the [[Individual Penalties]] or to decide the specific effects of the [[Individual Penalties]]. | The specific effects of [[Individual Penalties]] can be the same as for [[Penalties]] in general. However, [[Downtime]] and [[Player Elimination]] directly affect specific players and thereby are individual in their nature. While the effects of [[Individual Penalties]] apply only to one players, other players can become involved in it by using [[Player-Decided Distributions]], either to decide which player should receive the [[Individual Penalties]] or to decide the specific effects of the [[Individual Penalties]]. | ||
== Consequences == | == Consequences == | ||
| + | While [[Individual Penalties]] can be seen as the basic form of [[Penalties]], it instead becomes a modification if one instead starts with the type of effect as a basis for [[Penalties]]. | ||
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[[Individual Penalties]] can be used to form [[Social Dilemmas]] when used together with [[Individual Rewards|Individual]] or [[Shared Rewards]] (although the [[Individual Rewards]] do not necessarily need to be directed towards the same player as the [[Individual Penalties]]). | [[Individual Penalties]] can be used to form [[Social Dilemmas]] when used together with [[Individual Rewards|Individual]] or [[Shared Rewards]] (although the [[Individual Rewards]] do not necessarily need to be directed towards the same player as the [[Individual Penalties]]). | ||
| − | The presence of [[Individual Penalties]] | + | The presence of [[Individual Penalties]] affect players willingness to commit to [[Mutual Goals]] (compared to [[Shared Penalties]]). It also affects players' perceptions of [[Risk/Reward]] situations. |
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== Relations == | == Relations == | ||
=== Can Instantiate === | === Can Instantiate === | ||
| + | [[Penalties]], | ||
[[Social Dilemmas]] | [[Social Dilemmas]] | ||
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[[Alliances]], | [[Alliances]], | ||
[[Mutual Goals]], | [[Mutual Goals]], | ||
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[[Risk/Reward]], | [[Risk/Reward]], | ||
[[Single-Player Games]], | [[Single-Player Games]], | ||
Latest revision as of 18:51, 22 September 2015
Penalties given in games that only directly apply to one of the players.
Specific penalties in games can affect either one or several players. Those that affect single players are Individual Penalties.
Contents
Examples
Penalties in Sports such as Ice Hockey or Soccer are directed towards individual players. However, if this disqualifies them from participating in the game this of course affects the team as a whole also.
While players play together in the Left 4 Dead series, damage and being incapacitated affect individual players and some players may not complete a level while others do.
Using the pattern
Designing Individual Penalties largely resembles designing Penalties in general but avoiding directly affecting other players (i.e. avoiding making them into Shared Penalties). This can however become a somewhat blurred when affected players belong to Alliances or Teams. In Single-Player Games they are the only type of Penalties.
The specific effects of Individual Penalties can be the same as for Penalties in general. However, Downtime and Player Elimination directly affect specific players and thereby are individual in their nature. While the effects of Individual Penalties apply only to one players, other players can become involved in it by using Player-Decided Distributions, either to decide which player should receive the Individual Penalties or to decide the specific effects of the Individual Penalties.
Consequences
While Individual Penalties can be seen as the basic form of Penalties, it instead becomes a modification if one instead starts with the type of effect as a basis for Penalties.
Individual Penalties can be used to form Social Dilemmas when used together with Individual or Shared Rewards (although the Individual Rewards do not necessarily need to be directed towards the same player as the Individual Penalties).
The presence of Individual Penalties affect players willingness to commit to Mutual Goals (compared to Shared Penalties). It also affects players' perceptions of Risk/Reward situations.
Relations
Can Instantiate
Can Modulate
Alliances, Mutual Goals, Risk/Reward, Single-Player Games, Teams
Can Be Instantiated By
Can Be Modulated By
Possible Closure Effects
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Potentially Conflicting With
History
An updated version of the pattern Individual Penalties 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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