Actor Detachment
The one-sentence "definition" that should be in italics.
This pattern is a still a stub.
Contents
Examples
Using the pattern
Game-Based Social Statuses Player Anonymity Enforced Player Anonymity Anonymous Actions
Somewhat paradoxical, Gameplay Mastery can support Actor Detachment. This since gameplay stressed some type of skill or knowledge, and this removes focus from other aspects of the players.
Diegetic Aspects
Interface Aspects
Games with Mediated Gameplay more easily support Actor Detachment since the identities of players are more easily hidden.
Narrative Aspects
Consequences
By minimizing the effects between players not directly related to gameplay expertise, Actor Detachment increases the Social Adaptability of a game.
Relations
Can Instantiate
Can Modulate
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Can Be Instantiated By
Anonymous Actions, Enforced Player Anonymity, Game-Based Social Statuses, Gameplay Mastery, Mediated Gameplay, Player Anonymity
Can Be Modulated By
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Possible Closure Effects
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Potentially Conflicting With
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History
New pattern created in this wiki. However, the concept was developed by Linderoth et al. in 2006[1].
References
- ↑ Linderoth, J., Jäppinen, A., and Montola, M. (2006) How to measure the social adaptability of games - An evaluation template. IPerG deliverable.
