Difference between revisions of "Obstacles"

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Game elements that hinder players from taking the shortest route between two places in game worlds.

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Examples

Using the pattern

Space Alert

Portal series

Ricochet Robots

RoboRally

Red Faction series

Diegetic Aspects

Interface Aspects

Narrative Aspects

Consequences

Relations

Rhythm-Based Actions Challenging Gameplay Agents Avatars Units Algorithmic Agents Quick Returns Levels Diegetically Outstanding Features Alignment Aim & Shoot Game Worlds Line of Sight Props Installations Destructible Objects Cosmetic Game Items Diegetically Tangible Game Items

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Possible Closure Effects

Potentially Conflicting With

History

An updated version of the pattern Obstacles that was part of the original collection in the book Patterns in Game Design^[1].

References

1. ↑ Björk, S. & Holopainen, J. (2004) Patterns in Game Design. Charles River Media. ISBN1-58450-354-8.

Acknowledgements