Difference between revisions of "Backseat Gamers"

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Examples

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Using the pattern

The difference between Non-Player Help and Backseat Players is mainly in the awareness of "non-players" if they are affecting a game.

Can Be Instantiated By

Spectators

Can Be Modulated By

Drop-In/Drop-Out

Interface Aspects

Supporting Backseat Players does require someway for people besides the players observing the gameplay. This is typically not a problem with traditional Category:Board Games

Consequences

Unmediated Social Interaction

Private Information

Can Instantiate

Tiered Participation

Relations

Can Instantiate

Tiered Participation

Can Modulate

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Can Be Instantiated By

Hotseating, Spectators

Can Be Modulated By

Drop-In/Drop-Out

Possible Closure Effects

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Potentially Conflicting With

Unmediated Social Interaction in PvP games

History

New pattern created in this wiki.

References

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