Difference between revisions of "Unpredictable Behavior"
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== Using the pattern == | == Using the pattern == | ||
| + | [[Unpredictable Behavior]] is a pattern for modifying how [[Agents]] behave. The easiest way to create the possibility for this is simply to let players control the agents but [[Game Masters]] can be more appropriate for [[Non-Player Characters]]. | ||
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| + | [[Algorithmic Agents]] can be modified to exhibit this behavior also, in this case typically through [[Randomness]] but sufficiently complex rule-based behaviors can also produce this result as can vagueness which [[ELIZA]] shows. | ||
=== Diegetic Aspects === | === Diegetic Aspects === | ||
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== Consequences == | == Consequences == | ||
| + | The use of [[Unpredictable Behavior]] can give the illusion of [[Agents]] having [[Own Agenda|Own Agendas]]. They can also | ||
| + | [[Thematic Consistency]] | ||
| + | and by introducing more variety in [[Game Worlds]] | ||
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| + | Rather obvious, [[Unpredictable Behavior]] can work against a game having [[Predictable Consequences]]. | ||
== Relations == | == Relations == | ||
| + | [[Game Masters]] | ||
| + | [[Surprises]] | ||
| + | [[Predictable Consequences]] | ||
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=== Can Instantiate === | === Can Instantiate === | ||
[[Own Agenda]], | [[Own Agenda]], | ||
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=== Can Be Instantiated By === | === Can Be Instantiated By === | ||
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| + | Players, | ||
[[Randomness]] | [[Randomness]] | ||
Revision as of 11:30, 19 August 2014
The ability of agents to make actions that are unexpected.
This pattern is still a stub.
Contents
Examples
Using the pattern
Unpredictable Behavior is a pattern for modifying how Agents behave. The easiest way to create the possibility for this is simply to let players control the agents but Game Masters can be more appropriate for Non-Player Characters.
Algorithmic Agents can be modified to exhibit this behavior also, in this case typically through Randomness but sufficiently complex rule-based behaviors can also produce this result as can vagueness which ELIZA shows.
Diegetic Aspects
Interface Aspects
Narrative Aspects
Consequences
The use of Unpredictable Behavior can give the illusion of Agents having Own Agendas. They can also Thematic Consistency
and by introducing more variety in Game Worlds
Rather obvious, Unpredictable Behavior can work against a game having Predictable Consequences.
Relations
Game Masters Surprises Predictable Consequences
Can Instantiate
Own Agenda, Thematic Consistency
Can Modulate
Agents, Algorithmic Agents, Non-Player Characters
Can Be Instantiated By
Game Masters, Players, Randomness
Can Be Modulated By
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Possible Closure Effects
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Potentially Conflicting With
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History
A rewrite of a pattern that was part of the original collection in the paper Gameplay Design Patterns for Believable Non-Player Characters[1].
References
- ↑ Lankoski, P. & Björk, S. (2007) Gameplay Design Patterns for Believable Non-Player Characters. Proceedings of DiGRA 2007.
Acknowledgments
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