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| − | '' | + | ''Gameplay where players are in active conflict with each other.'' |
| − | One of the most common ways of creating challenges for players is to make them play against other players. Somewhat surprising, this has been so common in games that no term has been needed for this, instead concepts such as team-based or cooperation games have been introduced. It was first with the advent of massively multiplayer online games that a need to distinguish between combat against the other players and against the "environment" was needed, and the terms [[PvP]] ("player versus player") and [[PvE]] ("player | + | One of the most common ways of creating challenges for players is to make them play against other players. Somewhat surprising, this has been so common in games that no term has been needed for this, instead concepts such as team-based or cooperation games have been introduced. It was first with the advent of massively multiplayer online games that a need to distinguish between combat against the other players and against the "environment" was needed, and the terms [[PvP]] ("player versus player") and [[PvE]] ("player versus environment") was coined. |
Note: [[PvP]] began being used as a concept to describe optional gameplay in massively multiplayer online games. While this means that [[PvP]] has assumptions of being optional and being combat-related, this pattern describes the concept based only around the core definition. | Note: [[PvP]] began being used as a concept to describe optional gameplay in massively multiplayer online games. While this means that [[PvP]] has assumptions of being optional and being combat-related, this pattern describes the concept based only around the core definition. | ||
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The concept of [[PvP]] gameplay originated in [[:Category:Massively Multiplayer Online Games|Massively Multiplayer Online Games]] such as [[Kingdoms]], [[Ultima Online]], and [[World of Warcraft]]. How much these focus on [[PvP]] naturally varies, see [[Eve Online]] and [[Genocide]] for examples of games that heavily focus upon [[PvP]]. | The concept of [[PvP]] gameplay originated in [[:Category:Massively Multiplayer Online Games|Massively Multiplayer Online Games]] such as [[Kingdoms]], [[Ultima Online]], and [[World of Warcraft]]. How much these focus on [[PvP]] naturally varies, see [[Eve Online]] and [[Genocide]] for examples of games that heavily focus upon [[PvP]]. | ||
| − | Other games where it is easy to perceive players as fighting each | + | Other games where it is easy to perceive players as fighting each other include those where they control avatars or characters locked in some violent conflict. Examples of such games include [[:Category:FPS Games|First-Person Shooters]] such as the [[Doom series|Doom]] and [[Team Fortress series]], [[:Category:Real-Time Strategy Games|Real-Time Strategy Games]] such as [[Defense of the Ancients]] and [[Travian]]. Multiplayer version of [[Diablo II]] also has [[PvP]], as can the games [[Assassin]] and [[Paranoia]]. |
Wikipedia<ref name="wiki"/> and GiantBomb<ref name="gb"/> have pages dedicated to the concept of [[PvP]]. | Wikipedia<ref name="wiki"/> and GiantBomb<ref name="gb"/> have pages dedicated to the concept of [[PvP]]. | ||
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The concept of [[PvP]] began being used to differentiate different types of [[Combat]] in [[:Category:Massively Multiplayer Online Games|Massively Multiplayer Online Games]]. For obvious reasons, [[PvP]] is an option for [[Multiplayer Games]] rather than [[Single-Player Games]]. It requires players to be in some type of confrontation or [[Conflicts]] against each other where [[Combat]] is the typically case. However, one could argue games with [[Races]] or where players have the option of [[Betrayal]] could be a form of [[PvP]]. In its use in [[:Category:Massively Multiplayer Online Games|Massively Multiplayer Online Games]], [[PvP]] has connotations of providing [[Optional Goals]] and causing [[Player Killing]]. However, from the description of this pattern these effects depend on the underlying patterns that determine the actual gameplay activities that create the pattern. | The concept of [[PvP]] began being used to differentiate different types of [[Combat]] in [[:Category:Massively Multiplayer Online Games|Massively Multiplayer Online Games]]. For obvious reasons, [[PvP]] is an option for [[Multiplayer Games]] rather than [[Single-Player Games]]. It requires players to be in some type of confrontation or [[Conflicts]] against each other where [[Combat]] is the typically case. However, one could argue games with [[Races]] or where players have the option of [[Betrayal]] could be a form of [[PvP]]. In its use in [[:Category:Massively Multiplayer Online Games|Massively Multiplayer Online Games]], [[PvP]] has connotations of providing [[Optional Goals]] and causing [[Player Killing]]. However, from the description of this pattern these effects depend on the underlying patterns that determine the actual gameplay activities that create the pattern. | ||
| − | [[PvP]] and [[PvE]] can co-exist in games although most games have gameplay tilted more toward one or the other. In fact, for their everyday usage it has been argued that [[PvP]] requires [[PvE]] as a contrast<ref name="bartle"/>. Even so, games designed primarily for one or the other can in most cases be | + | [[PvP]] and [[PvE]] can co-exist in games although most games have gameplay tilted more toward one or the other. In fact, for their everyday usage it has been argued that [[PvP]] requires [[PvE]] as a contrast<ref name="bartle"/>. Even so, games designed primarily for one or the other can in most cases be modulated by the other. [[Defense of the Ancients]] and [[Republic of Rome]] are examples of games with mainly [[PvP]] gameplay but with some [[PvE]] aspects. |
| − | On a basic level [[PvP]] works against [[Cooperation]], but these patterns can be combined rather easily through for example [[Teams]]. | + | On a basic level, [[PvP]] works against [[Cooperation]], but these patterns can be combined rather easily through for example [[Teams]]. |
== Consequences == | == Consequences == | ||
| − | While the specific actions that create [[PvP]] gameplay can have [[Tension]], the pattern itself can be assumed to | + | While the specific actions that create [[PvP]] gameplay can have [[Tension]], the pattern itself can also be assumed to create [[Tension]] since it pits players against each other. |
== Relations == | == Relations == | ||
Revision as of 08:47, 12 October 2011
Gameplay where players are in active conflict with each other.
One of the most common ways of creating challenges for players is to make them play against other players. Somewhat surprising, this has been so common in games that no term has been needed for this, instead concepts such as team-based or cooperation games have been introduced. It was first with the advent of massively multiplayer online games that a need to distinguish between combat against the other players and against the "environment" was needed, and the terms PvP ("player versus player") and PvE ("player versus environment") was coined.
Note: PvP began being used as a concept to describe optional gameplay in massively multiplayer online games. While this means that PvP has assumptions of being optional and being combat-related, this pattern describes the concept based only around the core definition.
Contents
Examples
The concept of PvP gameplay originated in Massively Multiplayer Online Games such as Kingdoms, Ultima Online, and World of Warcraft. How much these focus on PvP naturally varies, see Eve Online and Genocide for examples of games that heavily focus upon PvP.
Other games where it is easy to perceive players as fighting each other include those where they control avatars or characters locked in some violent conflict. Examples of such games include First-Person Shooters such as the Doom and Team Fortress series, Real-Time Strategy Games such as Defense of the Ancients and Travian. Multiplayer version of Diablo II also has PvP, as can the games Assassin and Paranoia.
Wikipedia[1] and GiantBomb[2] have pages dedicated to the concept of PvP.
Using the pattern
The concept of PvP began being used to differentiate different types of Combat in Massively Multiplayer Online Games. For obvious reasons, PvP is an option for Multiplayer Games rather than Single-Player Games. It requires players to be in some type of confrontation or Conflicts against each other where Combat is the typically case. However, one could argue games with Races or where players have the option of Betrayal could be a form of PvP. In its use in Massively Multiplayer Online Games, PvP has connotations of providing Optional Goals and causing Player Killing. However, from the description of this pattern these effects depend on the underlying patterns that determine the actual gameplay activities that create the pattern.
PvP and PvE can co-exist in games although most games have gameplay tilted more toward one or the other. In fact, for their everyday usage it has been argued that PvP requires PvE as a contrast[3]. Even so, games designed primarily for one or the other can in most cases be modulated by the other. Defense of the Ancients and Republic of Rome are examples of games with mainly PvP gameplay but with some PvE aspects.
On a basic level, PvP works against Cooperation, but these patterns can be combined rather easily through for example Teams.
Consequences
While the specific actions that create PvP gameplay can have Tension, the pattern itself can also be assumed to create Tension since it pits players against each other.
Relations
Can Instantiate
Can Modulate
Can Be Instantiated By
Can Be Modulated By
Possible Closure Effects
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Potentially Conflicting With
Cooperation, Single-Player Games
History
New pattern created in this wiki.
References
- ↑ Wikipedia entry for PvP.
- ↑ Page on the GiantBomb web site for PvP.
- ↑ Bartle, R. (2003). Designing Virtual Worlds. New Riders. pp. 407. ISBN 0-1310-1816-7.
Acknowledgements
Karl Bergström
