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| − | The movement of teams giant animal totems in [[ConQwest]] is an example of [[Artifact-Location Proximity]]. In the Swedish LARP [[Kejsartemplet]] the placement of a magic stone in its receptacle removed the power from all wizards; this was implemented through sensing the stone's presence in the receptacle and relaying this electronically to bracelets worn by the wizards. | + | The movement of teams' giant animal totems in [[ConQwest]] is an example of [[Artifact-Location Proximity]]. In the Swedish LARP [[Kejsartemplet]], the placement of a magic stone in its receptacle removed the power from all wizards; this was implemented through sensing the stone's presence in the receptacle and relaying this electronically to bracelets worn by the wizards. |
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| − | [[Artifact-Location Proximity]] quite often | + | As any gameplay mechanic depending on location, [[Artifact-Location Proximity]] can give rise to [[Strategic Locations]]. Further, since [[Artifact-Location Proximity]] is quite often combined with the [[Deliver]] pattern, [[Physical Navigation]] and [[Player-Location Proximity]] are likely to become part of the gameplay. |
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| + | Because [[Artifact-Location Proximity]] implies that players need to visit locations even if the game does not use [[Player-Location Proximity]], it gives rise to several patterns related to player movement. These include [[Encouraged Return Visits]] and [[Traverse]], but also ones stressing [[Pervasive Gameplay]] such as [[Changes in Perception of Real World Phenomena due to Gameplay]], [[Physical Navigation]], and [[Real World Knowledge Advantages]]. | ||
Like [[Player-Location Proximity]] and [[Player-Player Proximity]], the use of [[Artifact-Location Proximity]] can help [[Game Masters]] remotely control [[:Category:Pervasive Games|Pervasive Games]] and [[:Category:Live Action Roleplaying Games|LARPs]]. | Like [[Player-Location Proximity]] and [[Player-Player Proximity]], the use of [[Artifact-Location Proximity]] can help [[Game Masters]] remotely control [[:Category:Pervasive Games|Pervasive Games]] and [[:Category:Live Action Roleplaying Games|LARPs]]. | ||
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| + | [[Pervasive Gameplay]], [[Physical Navigation]], [[Real World Knowledge Advantages]], [[Strategic Locations]], [[Traverse]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 07:33, 20 May 2022
Game rules that depend on technology-sensed proximities between physical artifacts and physical locations.
Many games have bringing items to specific locations as conditions for gameplay events. While this is in many cases done with both items and locations that are either fictional or virtual, it may also be done with physical ones. The pattern Artifact-Location Proximity signifies when technology checks whether these types of condition are met for physical items and locations.
Contents
Examples
The movement of teams' giant animal totems in ConQwest is an example of Artifact-Location Proximity. In the Swedish LARP Kejsartemplet, the placement of a magic stone in its receptacle removed the power from all wizards; this was implemented through sensing the stone's presence in the receptacle and relaying this electronically to bracelets worn by the wizards.
Using the pattern
Making use of Artifact-Location Proximity in a game consist of modifying physical Game Items (quite often Tools) so that they can be sensed by some technology embedded in a specific location. The modification required depends primarily on the sensing technology used, and the technology choice can also determine what actually is meant by proximity and what artifacts can trigger the proximity. For example, RFID tags can let the game design determine exactly which unique artifacts trigger conditions with a short range while a pressure plate would accept all artifacts over a certain weight placed on it.
Artifact-Location Proximity can require Extended Actions to trigger either the condition of entering or leaving the proximity of a location. This may be to control player actions (not being able to leave with the artifact immediately or having a chance of returning it shortly after it has been removed). It also provides a safeguard if the sensing technology used is deemed a bit unreliable.
Consequences
As any gameplay mechanic depending on location, Artifact-Location Proximity can give rise to Strategic Locations. Further, since Artifact-Location Proximity is quite often combined with the Deliver pattern, Physical Navigation and Player-Location Proximity are likely to become part of the gameplay.
Because Artifact-Location Proximity implies that players need to visit locations even if the game does not use Player-Location Proximity, it gives rise to several patterns related to player movement. These include Encouraged Return Visits and Traverse, but also ones stressing Pervasive Gameplay such as Changes in Perception of Real World Phenomena due to Gameplay, Physical Navigation, and Real World Knowledge Advantages.
Like Player-Location Proximity and Player-Player Proximity, the use of Artifact-Location Proximity can help Game Masters remotely control Pervasive Games and LARPs.
Relations
Can Instantiate
Changes in Perception of Real World Phenomena due to Gameplay, Encouraged Return Visits, Pervasive Gameplay, Physical Navigation, Real World Knowledge Advantages, Strategic Locations, Traverse
with Deliver
Physical Navigation, Player-Location Proximity
Can Modulate
Game Items, Game Masters, Tools
Can Be Instantiated By
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Can Be Modulated By
Possible Closure Effects
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Potentially Conflicting With
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History
Updated version of the pattern Artifact-Location Proximity first described in the report Game Design Patterns for Mobile Games[1].
References
- ↑ Davidsson, O., Peitz, J. & Björk, S. (2004). Game Design Patterns for Mobile Games. Project report to Nokia Research Center, Finland.
Acknowledgements
Johan Peitz
