Difference between revisions of "Free Game Element Manipulation"

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The possibility for players to manipulate game elements regardless of game rules.

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Examples

Basically all traditional Board Games and that are not mediated through a computer system support Free Game Element Manipulation. Several of those played on computers do allow this as well, especially in single-player mode, but this depends on the implementation.

An example of a more modern game that allows Free Game Element Manipulation even in computerized form is the iPhone och iPod touch versions of the M.I.G. quiz game.

Using the pattern

Self-Facilitated Games are by their nature open to Free Game Element Manipulation even if it may cause discussions among players. Human Dedicated Game Facilitators can allow the free manipulation of game elements also but for mechanical or computerized need to be constructed to do so or will actively work against the pattern.

Player Decided Results

Smooth Learning Curves

Freedom of Choice

Diegetic Aspects

Interface Aspects

Narrative Aspects

Consequences

Free Game Element Manipulation allow players to ignore or modify rules as they please. While this may turn a gaming activity into a playing activity, when used with moderation it can provide players with the power of making Fudged Results and performing Game Element Insertion while still gaming.

Relations

Can Instantiate

Fudged Results, Game Element Insertion

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Can Modulate

Can Be Instantiated By

Self-Facilitated Games

Can Be Modulated By

Possible Closure Effects

Potentially Conflicting With

Dedicated Game Facilitators

History

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