Zone of Control
The ability of game elements to affect the functionality of those adjacent to them.
This pattern is a still a stub.
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Examples
Being a military concept, it isn't to surprising that Wargames such as Axis & Allies: Battle of the Bulge and World War 3 are the primary users of Zone of Control.
Other games that adopted the use of Zone of Control include several installments of the Civilization series and Bloodbowl, the later which uses Zone of Control to make throwing and catching the ball move difficult if opponents are nearby. It also lets players try to tackle those that try to run pass opponents.
Using the pattern
The two main design choices for creating Zone of Control in a game is what generates them and what their effects are. Zone of Controls typically spread out from Units, and more rarely from Avatars, but letting Territories create them can let them exist independently from these or spread out from Installations and other stationary game elements.
Being able to ignore the Zone of Control of some types of Units can be a Privileged Abilities to other types of Units
Can Instantiate
Can Modulate
Area Control Avatars, Combat, Movement, Units
Strategic Planning, Tactical Planning
Consequences
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Movement Limitations, Strategic Planning, Tactical Planning
Can Modulate
Area Control Avatars, Combat, Movement, Units
Can Be Instantiated By
Relations
Can Instantiate
Can Modulate
Area Control Avatars, Combat, Movement, Units
Can Be Instantiated By
Can Be Modulated By
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Possible Closure Effects
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Potentially Conflicting With
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History
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