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| − | + | ''A phase where the focus is upon increase the amount of a game world on controls.'' | |
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| − | + | In some games players can gain control of parts of the game worlds. Those games where a part of game instances typically focus upon this activity are said to have [[Expansion]] phases. | |
Note: ''The pattern dealing with additional content to games is the similarly named ''[[Expansions]]''.'' | Note: ''The pattern dealing with additional content to games is the similarly named ''[[Expansions]]''.'' | ||
=== Examples === | === Examples === | ||
| + | [[Master of Orion]] and [[Civilization (video game) series|Civilization series]] have [[Expansion]] phases in their gameplay arcs following initial exploration. The [[Europa Universalis series]] has this to a lesser extent in the form of nations with the idea group "Quest for the New World" being able to explore and colonize areas of the world without existing organized settlements. | ||
| − | + | Matches in the [[Starcraft series]] typically start directly with [[Expansion]] phases since players are likely to know the maps being played already. | |
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== Using the pattern == | == Using the pattern == | ||
| − | + | While there are some basic requirements of [[Game Worlds]] in terms of size for [[Expansion]] to be possible, more specific patterns control if and when it occurs in gameplay instances. Having [[Ownership]] of parts of [[Game Worlds]] can be seen as one definition of the pattern, and this can be enabled either by occupation of [[Territories]] or by [[Construction]] of [[Bases]] or [[Installations]]. [[Entrenching Gameplay]] or the growth of [[Area Control]] and [[Zone of Control]] stemming from these can be the most direct indication that one is in [[Expansion]] phases of a game instance. Given players [[Gain Ownership]] goals can make moving in [[Expansion]] phases literal commandments to them. | |
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| − | [[Construction]] | + | |
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| − | [[Installations]] | + | |
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| − | + | The possibility of [[Expansion]] and the rate at which it is possible can be controlled rather easily in game designs. This through limiting [[Expansion]] possibilities until access to the right [[New Abilities]], [[Technologies]], or [[Units]] have been achieved. By introducing costs related to [[Expansion]], it may also be required that players have achieved sufficiently good [[Gameplay Engines]]. When the gameplay making up [[Expansion]] focuses on [[Construction]] or the creation of [[Gameplay Engines]] the end of the phase can be described as a | |
| − | [[Gameplay Engines]] | + | [[Construction/Scoring Phase Shift]] and modified by the specifics of how such a shift occurs. |
| − | [[Pottering]] | + | |
| + | The location of these in [[Game Worlds]] - as well as the size and terrain in these - greatly affect the directions [[Expansion]] will take and how long this phase can continue in games. The possibility of [[Pottering]] can also affect how long players wish to stay in the phase if they can choose. | ||
[[Expansion]] is typically design to be a gameplay phase occurring after [[Game World Exploration]]. This can be followed by [[Exploitation]] and then optionally [[Extermination]]. The use of all four of these ''X'' phases define ''4X'' games<ref name="4X"/>. | [[Expansion]] is typically design to be a gameplay phase occurring after [[Game World Exploration]]. This can be followed by [[Exploitation]] and then optionally [[Extermination]]. The use of all four of these ''X'' phases define ''4X'' games<ref name="4X"/>. | ||
== Consequences == | == Consequences == | ||
| − | + | Due to that it often makes use of [[Area Control]] and [[Construction]], the presence of [[Expansion]] is likely to give rise to [[Abstract Player Construct Development]] in a game. It is often part of the [[Middlegame]] of a game when [[Maps]] are not known at the beginning of gameplay, otherwise it is likely part of the [[Startgame]] (as is the case in most game instances in the [[Starcraft series|Starcraft]] games). | |
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== Relations == | == Relations == | ||
=== Can Instantiate === | === Can Instantiate === | ||
| − | [[Middlegame]] | + | [[Abstract Player Construct Development]], |
| + | [[Middlegame]], | ||
| + | [[Startgame]] | ||
=== Can Modulate === | === Can Modulate === | ||
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[[Bases]], | [[Bases]], | ||
[[Construction]], | [[Construction]], | ||
| + | [[Entrenching Gameplay]], | ||
[[Gain Ownership]], | [[Gain Ownership]], | ||
[[Installations]], | [[Installations]], | ||
[[Ownership]], | [[Ownership]], | ||
| − | [[Territories]] | + | [[Territories]], |
| + | [[Zone of Control]] | ||
=== Can Be Modulated By === | === Can Be Modulated By === | ||
| + | [[Construction/Scoring Phase Shift]], | ||
| + | [[Game Worlds]], | ||
[[Gameplay Engines]], | [[Gameplay Engines]], | ||
| − | [[Pottering]] | + | [[New Abilities]], |
| + | [[Pottering]], | ||
| + | [[Technologies]], | ||
| + | [[Units]] | ||
=== Possible Closure Effects === | === Possible Closure Effects === | ||
Latest revision as of 10:14, 27 July 2015
A phase where the focus is upon increase the amount of a game world on controls.
In some games players can gain control of parts of the game worlds. Those games where a part of game instances typically focus upon this activity are said to have Expansion phases.
Note: The pattern dealing with additional content to games is the similarly named Expansions.
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Examples
Master of Orion and Civilization series have Expansion phases in their gameplay arcs following initial exploration. The Europa Universalis series has this to a lesser extent in the form of nations with the idea group "Quest for the New World" being able to explore and colonize areas of the world without existing organized settlements.
Matches in the Starcraft series typically start directly with Expansion phases since players are likely to know the maps being played already.
Using the pattern
While there are some basic requirements of Game Worlds in terms of size for Expansion to be possible, more specific patterns control if and when it occurs in gameplay instances. Having Ownership of parts of Game Worlds can be seen as one definition of the pattern, and this can be enabled either by occupation of Territories or by Construction of Bases or Installations. Entrenching Gameplay or the growth of Area Control and Zone of Control stemming from these can be the most direct indication that one is in Expansion phases of a game instance. Given players Gain Ownership goals can make moving in Expansion phases literal commandments to them.
The possibility of Expansion and the rate at which it is possible can be controlled rather easily in game designs. This through limiting Expansion possibilities until access to the right New Abilities, Technologies, or Units have been achieved. By introducing costs related to Expansion, it may also be required that players have achieved sufficiently good Gameplay Engines. When the gameplay making up Expansion focuses on Construction or the creation of Gameplay Engines the end of the phase can be described as a Construction/Scoring Phase Shift and modified by the specifics of how such a shift occurs.
The location of these in Game Worlds - as well as the size and terrain in these - greatly affect the directions Expansion will take and how long this phase can continue in games. The possibility of Pottering can also affect how long players wish to stay in the phase if they can choose.
Expansion is typically design to be a gameplay phase occurring after Game World Exploration. This can be followed by Exploitation and then optionally Extermination. The use of all four of these X phases define 4X games[1].
Consequences
Due to that it often makes use of Area Control and Construction, the presence of Expansion is likely to give rise to Abstract Player Construct Development in a game. It is often part of the Middlegame of a game when Maps are not known at the beginning of gameplay, otherwise it is likely part of the Startgame (as is the case in most game instances in the Starcraft games).
Relations
Can Instantiate
Abstract Player Construct Development, Middlegame, Startgame
Can Modulate
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Can Be Instantiated By
Area Control, Bases, Construction, Entrenching Gameplay, Gain Ownership, Installations, Ownership, Territories, Zone of Control
Can Be Modulated By
Construction/Scoring Phase Shift, Game Worlds, Gameplay Engines, New Abilities, Pottering, Technologies, Units
Possible Closure Effects
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Potentially Conflicting With
History
New pattern created in this wiki.
References
Acknowledgements
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