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There are many specific ways of creating [[Hovering Closures]]. [[Alignment]], [[Betting]], [[Configuration]], [[Cooldown]], [[Rhythm-Based Actions]], [[Symmetry]], and [[Quests]] all by their nature set up for a clear potential closure. More generally [[Delayed Effects]], [[Delayed Reciprocity]], [[Extended Actions]], and [[Predictable Consequences]] set up situations when players are aware of a future closure that can occur. [[Continuous Goals]], [[FUBAR Enjoyment]], [[The Show Must Go On]], and [[Uncommitted Alliances]] do likewise but here the closures are generally negative ones. [[Complex Gameplay]] typically can be guaranteed to create many [[Hovering Closures]] at any given point in time. While [[Delayed Effects]], [[Delayed Reciprocity]], and [[Uncommitted Alliances]] can set up closures that take quite some time before the occur, [[Levels]] and [[Narration Structures]] can do so even more strongly. [[Ultra-Powerful Events]] can do this also if clearly advertised in advance. | There are many specific ways of creating [[Hovering Closures]]. [[Alignment]], [[Betting]], [[Configuration]], [[Cooldown]], [[Rhythm-Based Actions]], [[Symmetry]], and [[Quests]] all by their nature set up for a clear potential closure. More generally [[Delayed Effects]], [[Delayed Reciprocity]], [[Extended Actions]], and [[Predictable Consequences]] set up situations when players are aware of a future closure that can occur. [[Continuous Goals]], [[FUBAR Enjoyment]], [[The Show Must Go On]], and [[Uncommitted Alliances]] do likewise but here the closures are generally negative ones. [[Complex Gameplay]] typically can be guaranteed to create many [[Hovering Closures]] at any given point in time. While [[Delayed Effects]], [[Delayed Reciprocity]], and [[Uncommitted Alliances]] can set up closures that take quite some time before the occur, [[Levels]] and [[Narration Structures]] can do so even more strongly. [[Ultra-Powerful Events]] can do this also if clearly advertised in advance. | ||
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[[Hovering Closures]] that are clearly quantified by the game system itself can be given [[Time Limits]] to increase [[Tension]]. | [[Hovering Closures]] that are clearly quantified by the game system itself can be given [[Time Limits]] to increase [[Tension]]. | ||
=== Interface Aspects === | === Interface Aspects === | ||
| − | [[Progress Indicators]] can be provided to any type of goals in a game to create or make more explicit a [[Hovering Closures|Hovering Closure]]. | + | [[Progress Indicators]] can be provided to any type of goals in a game to create or make more explicit a [[Hovering Closures|Hovering Closure]]. This is especially true when combined with [[Combos]] or [[Development Time]]. |
=== Narration Aspects === | === Narration Aspects === | ||
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Events that are about to occur and can clearly be observed by players.
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Contents
Examples
Using the pattern
Hovering Closures are used to create or intensify Anticipation or Tension in games. While the pattern is used in some form in most games, it may be essential in Quick Games to make them enjoyable at all.
There are many specific ways of creating Hovering Closures. Alignment, Betting, Configuration, Cooldown, Rhythm-Based Actions, Symmetry, and Quests all by their nature set up for a clear potential closure. More generally Delayed Effects, Delayed Reciprocity, Extended Actions, and Predictable Consequences set up situations when players are aware of a future closure that can occur. Continuous Goals, FUBAR Enjoyment, The Show Must Go On, and Uncommitted Alliances do likewise but here the closures are generally negative ones. Complex Gameplay typically can be guaranteed to create many Hovering Closures at any given point in time. While Delayed Effects, Delayed Reciprocity, and Uncommitted Alliances can set up closures that take quite some time before the occur, Levels and Narration Structures can do so even more strongly. Ultra-Powerful Events can do this also if clearly advertised in advance.
Hovering Closures that are clearly quantified by the game system itself can be given Time Limits to increase Tension.
Interface Aspects
Progress Indicators can be provided to any type of goals in a game to create or make more explicit a Hovering Closure. This is especially true when combined with Combos or Development Time.
Narration Aspects
As started above, Narration Structures can be used to set up Hovering Closures related to the narration.
Consequences
Hovering Closures can create Anticipation and Tension in games. This in turn can create Emotional Engrossment.
Relations
Can Instantiate
Anticipation, Emotional Engrossment, Tension
Can Modulate
Can Be Instantiated By
Alignment, Betting, Complex Gameplay, Configuration, Continuous Goals, Cooldown, Delayed Effects, Delayed Reciprocity, Extended Actions, FUBAR Enjoyment, Narration Structures, Levels, Predictable Consequences, Progress Indicators, Quests, Rhythm-Based Actions, Symmetry, The Show Must Go On, Uncommitted Alliances, Ultra-Powerful Events
Combos or Development Time together with Progress Indicators
Can Be Modulated By
Possible Closure Effects
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Potentially Conflicting With
History
An updated version of the pattern Closure Points that was part of the original collection in the book Patterns in Game Design[1].
References
- ↑ Björk, S. & Holopainen, J. (2004) Patterns in Game Design. Charles River Media. ISBN1-58450-354-8.
Acknowledgements
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