Gameplay Design Pattern Template

Make a copy of this page (go into edit, ctrl-A, ctrl-c, write the name is the search box, create page, ctrl-v) when you want to create a new gameplay design pattern. Let the pattern name be the name of the page. Don't forget to include code to add the pattern for the appropriate categories, e.g.:

[[Category:Patterns]]
[[Category:Needs work]]

The one-sentence "definition" that should be in italics.

Short paragraph giving the description of the pattern while not referring to any other patterns.

Examples

Some examples, preferably from different genres and with links to wiki pages of the games.

Using the pattern

Text about what to think about when putting the pattern into a design, i.e. possible options. Have links to other patterns mentioned.

Consequences

What effects a patterns has on a design.

Relations

Instantiates

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Modules

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Instantiated By

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Modulated By

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Potentially Conflicting With

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History

Document when the pattern was first introduced or created from merging or splitting off an aspect. Reference to paper or other soruce first mentioned in if applicable.

References

References to external sources.