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Note: ''the use of characters in this pattern and the pattern named [[Characters]] differs. Here, the usage of character complies to the common usage in the gaming community of referring to the graphical representation of a person in the game world (a sort of non-player version of the [[Avatars|Avatar]] patterns). Although the common usage may also often imply the presence of the [[Agents]] and [[Characters]] patterns, this is not necessary and not presumed when used here.'' | Note: ''the use of characters in this pattern and the pattern named [[Characters]] differs. Here, the usage of character complies to the common usage in the gaming community of referring to the graphical representation of a person in the game world (a sort of non-player version of the [[Avatars|Avatar]] patterns). Although the common usage may also often imply the presence of the [[Agents]] and [[Characters]] patterns, this is not necessary and not presumed when used here.'' | ||
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| + | Note that [[NPCs]] do not actually need to be able to perform actions that change the game state, and more specifically players do not have to able to interact with them at all. The core of [[NPCs]] are their role in a [[Narration Structures|Narration Structure]], and as such they can exist only as [[Diegetically Outstanding Features]] or only be seen through [[Cut Scenes]]. | ||
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Revision as of 11:42, 18 November 2010
Diegetic persons in game worlds that are not controlled by players.
Note: the use of characters in this pattern and the pattern named Characters differs. Here, the usage of character complies to the common usage in the gaming community of referring to the graphical representation of a person in the game world (a sort of non-player version of the Avatar patterns). Although the common usage may also often imply the presence of the Agents and Characters patterns, this is not necessary and not presumed when used here.
Contents
Examples
Using the pattern
Actions Have Diegetically Social Consequences
Note that NPCs do not actually need to be able to perform actions that change the game state, and more specifically players do not have to able to interact with them at all. The core of NPCs are their role in a Narration Structure, and as such they can exist only as Diegetically Outstanding Features or only be seen through Cut Scenes.
Diegetic Aspects
Interface Aspects
Narrative Aspects
Consequences
Relations
Can Instantiate
Can Modulate
Can Be Instantiated By
Game Elements
Can Be Modulated By
Potentially Conflicting With
History
New pattern created in this wiki.
