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''Combos that consist of performing the same kind of action repeatedly a certain number of times within a certain time limit.'' | ''Combos that consist of performing the same kind of action repeatedly a certain number of times within a certain time limit.'' | ||
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=== Examples === | === Examples === | ||
| − | [[CityVille]] | + | [[CityVille]] and [[Little Cave Hero]] all begin counting towards a [[Repeat Combos|Repeat Combo]] when players pick up rewards given for completing actions or goals. Meeting the requirement for the [[Repeat Combos]] result in more rewards. |
Making high jumps repeatedly in [[Icy Tower]] begins combo counts that when continued result in both individual rewards for each additional jump and a final extra reward. | Making high jumps repeatedly in [[Icy Tower]] begins combo counts that when continued result in both individual rewards for each additional jump and a final extra reward. | ||
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== Using the pattern == | == Using the pattern == | ||
| − | [[Repeat Combos]] basically consist of choosing a type of action, a number of times it needs to be done, a [[Time Limits|Time Limit]] for doing these actions, and what [[Rewards]] should be given for succeeding. Acquiring [[ | + | [[Repeat Combos]] basically consist of choosing a type of action, a number of times it needs to be done, a [[Time Limits|Time Limit]] for doing these actions, and what [[Rewards]] should be given for succeeding. Acquiring [[Reward Widgets]] is a common example of the action needed, and is used in both [[CityVille]] and [[Ravenwood Fair]] but [[Icy Tower]] shows an example of using [[Jumping]], and [[Team Fortress 2]] shows others still. While the first example is trivial and more an effect of having succeeded with previous actions, the two latter examples show that [[Repeat Combos]] can require skill. |
Succeeding with [[Repeat Combos]] typically initiates new ones, creating [[Continuous Goals]] with an [[Arithmetic Progression]]. | Succeeding with [[Repeat Combos]] typically initiates new ones, creating [[Continuous Goals]] with an [[Arithmetic Progression]]. | ||
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As the name implies, [[Repeat Combos]] are a form of [[Combos]]. Their representations are typically [[Game State Indicators]]. They are examples of [[Ephemeral Goals]] besides often also being [[Continuous Goals]] with [[Arithmetic Progression]]. | As the name implies, [[Repeat Combos]] are a form of [[Combos]]. Their representations are typically [[Game State Indicators]]. They are examples of [[Ephemeral Goals]] besides often also being [[Continuous Goals]] with [[Arithmetic Progression]]. | ||
| − | The presence of [[Repeat Combos]] quite likely makes [[Grinding]] more interesting by adding (additional) possibilities for gaining [[Rewards]] for doing it. When completing them can be noticed by others, e.g. through being [[Goal Achievements]] or supporting [[Spectators]], they can let players show their [[ | + | The presence of [[Repeat Combos]] quite likely makes [[Grinding]] more interesting by adding (additional) possibilities for gaining [[Rewards]] for doing it. When completing them can be noticed by others, e.g. through being [[Goal Achievements]] or supporting [[Spectators]], they can let players show their [[Gameplay Mastery]]. |
== Relations == | == Relations == | ||
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[[Grinding]], | [[Grinding]], | ||
[[Jumping]], | [[Jumping]], | ||
| − | [[ | + | [[Reward Widgets]] |
==== with [[Goal Achievements]] or [[Spectators]] ==== | ==== with [[Goal Achievements]] or [[Spectators]] ==== | ||
| − | [[ | + | [[Gameplay Mastery]] |
=== Can Be Instantiated By === | === Can Be Instantiated By === | ||
| − | [[Time Limits]] | + | [[Rewards]] together with [[Time Limits]] |
=== Can Be Modulated By === | === Can Be Modulated By === | ||
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=== Possible Closure Effects === | === Possible Closure Effects === | ||
Latest revision as of 08:05, 8 August 2015
Combos that consist of performing the same kind of action repeatedly a certain number of times within a certain time limit.
One way of making it more interesting to do the same activity many times in games is to create a specific reward for this. Repeat Combos is one way of doing this through giving rewards to players that have done an action a predetermined number of times within a short period of time.
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Examples
CityVille and Little Cave Hero all begin counting towards a Repeat Combo when players pick up rewards given for completing actions or goals. Meeting the requirement for the Repeat Combos result in more rewards.
Making high jumps repeatedly in Icy Tower begins combo counts that when continued result in both individual rewards for each additional jump and a final extra reward.
Team Fortress 2 have several Repeat Combos, including the spy achievement You Only Shiv Twice (for backstabbing 3 enemies within 10 seconds), the engineer achievement Quick Draw (for killing a spy and two sappers within 10 seconds), the demo achievement Tam O'Shatter (for destroying 5 enemy engineer buildings during a single ÜberCharge from a Medic), and the general achievement Flamethrower (for setting five enemies on fire within 30 seconds).
Using the pattern
Repeat Combos basically consist of choosing a type of action, a number of times it needs to be done, a Time Limit for doing these actions, and what Rewards should be given for succeeding. Acquiring Reward Widgets is a common example of the action needed, and is used in both CityVille and Ravenwood Fair but Icy Tower shows an example of using Jumping, and Team Fortress 2 shows others still. While the first example is trivial and more an effect of having succeeded with previous actions, the two latter examples show that Repeat Combos can require skill.
Succeeding with Repeat Combos typically initiates new ones, creating Continuous Goals with an Arithmetic Progression.
Repeat Combos are often created to make Grinding more rewarding, and Grind Achievements are quite similar to Repeat Combos but do not have Time Limits associated with them. As the Team Fortress 2 examples above shows, they can however instead be the basis for Goal Achievements.
Interface Aspects
To encourage players to try and achieve Repeat Combos, their progress in completing them are nearly always shown as Game State Indicators. The exception is when many different types of Repeat Combos exist since this most likely clutters the game interfaces.
Consequences
As the name implies, Repeat Combos are a form of Combos. Their representations are typically Game State Indicators. They are examples of Ephemeral Goals besides often also being Continuous Goals with Arithmetic Progression.
The presence of Repeat Combos quite likely makes Grinding more interesting by adding (additional) possibilities for gaining Rewards for doing it. When completing them can be noticed by others, e.g. through being Goal Achievements or supporting Spectators, they can let players show their Gameplay Mastery.
Relations
Can Instantiate
Arithmetic Progression, Combos, Continuous Goals, Ephemeral Goals, Game State Indicators, Goal Achievements, Rewards
Can Modulate
Grinding, Jumping, Reward Widgets
with Goal Achievements or Spectators
Can Be Instantiated By
Rewards together with Time Limits
Can Be Modulated By
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Possible Closure Effects
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Potentially Conflicting With
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History
New pattern created in this wiki.
References
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