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| − | Make a copy of this page (go into edit, ctrl-A, ctrl-c, write the name | + | Make a copy of this page (go into edit, ctrl-A, ctrl-c, write the name in the search box, create page, ctrl-v) when you want to create a new gameplay design pattern. Let the pattern name be the name of the page. Don't forget to include code to add the pattern for the appropriate categories, e.g.: |
<pre> | <pre> | ||
[[Category:Patterns]] | [[Category:Patterns]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Needs references]] | ||
[[Category:Needs work]] | [[Category:Needs work]] | ||
(use this if that pattern isn't finished) | (use this if that pattern isn't finished) | ||
[[Category:Needs revision]] | [[Category:Needs revision]] | ||
(use this if that pattern is complete but only one person has gone through this) | (use this if that pattern is complete but only one person has gone through this) | ||
| − | [[Category:Needs | + | [[Category:Needs examples]] |
(use this if the pattern needs more examples) | (use this if the pattern needs more examples) | ||
</pre> | </pre> | ||
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It may be a good idea to use the "What Links here" tool on the left hand side to catch all references to a pattern. | It may be a good idea to use the "What Links here" tool on the left hand side to catch all references to a pattern. | ||
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| + | A shortened version of the [[Gameplay Design Pattern Template, Shortened]] without any padding exists. | ||
The template proper start below the line. | The template proper start below the line. | ||
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Short paragraph giving the description of the pattern while not referring to any other patterns. | Short paragraph giving the description of the pattern while not referring to any other patterns. | ||
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| + | Until the pattern has been expanded beyond a definition and external links it is suggested that the following sentence is included: | ||
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| + | <pre> | ||
| + | This pattern is a still a stub. | ||
| + | </pre> | ||
=== Examples === | === Examples === | ||
Some examples, preferably from different genres and with links to wiki pages of the games. | Some examples, preferably from different genres and with links to wiki pages of the games. | ||
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| + | ==== Anti-Examples ==== | ||
| + | Optional, to show games that exhibit the opposite of the pattern. | ||
== Using the pattern == | == Using the pattern == | ||
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Text about how the pattern relates to interface elements of the game; primarily useful in dynamic patterns | Text about how the pattern relates to interface elements of the game; primarily useful in dynamic patterns | ||
| − | === | + | === Narration Aspects === |
Text about how the pattern relates to diegetic elements; primarily useful in dynamic and maybe aesthetical patterns | Text about how the pattern relates to diegetic elements; primarily useful in dynamic and maybe aesthetical patterns | ||
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=== Can Instantiate === | === Can Instantiate === | ||
[[Gameplay Design Pattern Template]] , [[Gameplay Design Pattern Template]] | [[Gameplay Design Pattern Template]] , [[Gameplay Design Pattern Template]] | ||
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| + | ==== with [[Gameplay Design Pattern Template]] ==== | ||
| + | [[Gameplay Design Pattern Template]] | ||
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| + | ==== with [[Gameplay Design Pattern Template]] ==== | ||
| + | [[Gameplay Design Pattern Template]] | ||
=== Can Modulate === | === Can Modulate === | ||
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=== Can Be Modulated By === | === Can Be Modulated By === | ||
[[Gameplay Design Pattern Template]], [[Gameplay Design Pattern Template]] | [[Gameplay Design Pattern Template]], [[Gameplay Design Pattern Template]] | ||
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| + | === Possible Closure Effects === | ||
=== Potentially Conflicting With === | === Potentially Conflicting With === | ||
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== History == | == History == | ||
| − | Document when the pattern was first introduced or created from merging or splitting off an aspect. Reference to paper or other source first mentioned in if applicable. | + | Document when the pattern was first introduced or created from merging or splitting off an aspect. Reference to paper or other source first mentioned in if applicable. Example code of how to use a reference is: |
| + | <pre> | ||
| + | An updated version of a pattern that was part of the original collection in the book ''Patterns in Game Design''<ref name="Bjork & Holopainen 2004"/>. | ||
| + | </pre> | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
| − | References to external sources. | + | References to external sources. Below follows example code for using references with the Cite extension (see History for an actual reference). |
| + | <pre> | ||
| + | <references> | ||
| + | <ref name="Bjork & Holopainen 2004">Björk, S. & Holopainen, J. (2004) ''Patterns in Game Design''. Charles River Media. ISBN1-58450-354-8.</ref> | ||
| + | </references> | ||
| + | </pre> | ||
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| + | == Acknowledgments == | ||
| + | Place to acknowledge people that have provided examples and insights but not directly worked on the description. | ||
Latest revision as of 14:45, 26 October 2015
Make a copy of this page (go into edit, ctrl-A, ctrl-c, write the name in the search box, create page, ctrl-v) when you want to create a new gameplay design pattern. Let the pattern name be the name of the page. Don't forget to include code to add the pattern for the appropriate categories, e.g.:
[[Category:Patterns]] [[Category:Needs references]] [[Category:Needs work]] (use this if that pattern isn't finished) [[Category:Needs revision]] (use this if that pattern is complete but only one person has gone through this) [[Category:Needs examples]] (use this if the pattern needs more examples)
For you're own sake it may be good to mark which patterns you are currently working on with an additional category, e.g.
[[Category:Staffan's current workpage]]
for Staffan Björk.
It may be a good idea to use the "What Links here" tool on the left hand side to catch all references to a pattern.
A shortened version of the Gameplay Design Pattern Template, Shortened without any padding exists.
The template proper start below the line.
The one-sentence "definition" that should be in italics.
Short paragraph giving the description of the pattern while not referring to any other patterns.
Until the pattern has been expanded beyond a definition and external links it is suggested that the following sentence is included:
This pattern is a still a stub.
Contents
Examples
Some examples, preferably from different genres and with links to wiki pages of the games.
Anti-Examples
Optional, to show games that exhibit the opposite of the pattern.
Using the pattern
Text about what to think about when putting the pattern into a design, i.e. possible options. Have links to other patterns mentioned.
The sub headings below should be added if feasible.
Diegetic Aspects
Text about how the pattern relates to diegetic elements of the presentation of the game; primarily useful in mechanical patterns
Interface Aspects
Text about how the pattern relates to interface elements of the game; primarily useful in dynamic patterns
Narration Aspects
Text about how the pattern relates to diegetic elements; primarily useful in dynamic and maybe aesthetical patterns
Consequences
What effects a patterns has on a design.
Relations
Can Instantiate
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with Gameplay Design Pattern Template
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with Gameplay Design Pattern Template
Gameplay Design Pattern Template
Can Modulate
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Can Be Instantiated By
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Can Be Modulated By
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Possible Closure Effects
Potentially Conflicting With
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History
Document when the pattern was first introduced or created from merging or splitting off an aspect. Reference to paper or other source first mentioned in if applicable. Example code of how to use a reference is:
An updated version of a pattern that was part of the original collection in the book ''Patterns in Game Design''<ref name="Bjork & Holopainen 2004"/>.
References
References to external sources. Below follows example code for using references with the Cite extension (see History for an actual reference).
<references> <ref name="Bjork & Holopainen 2004">Björk, S. & Holopainen, J. (2004) ''Patterns in Game Design''. Charles River Media. ISBN1-58450-354-8.</ref> </references>
Acknowledgments
Place to acknowledge people that have provided examples and insights but not directly worked on the description.
