Pick-Ups

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Game elements that exist in game worlds and can be collected, usually by moving avatars or units in contacts.

This pattern is a still a stub. (take parts of this and put in Game Items and other places)

Examples

Left 4 Dead series

Using the pattern

Diegetic Aspects

Interface Aspects

Narrative Aspects

Consequences

Relations

Can Instantiate

Randomness Game Element Insertion Challenging Gameplay Levels Diegetically Outstanding Features Power-Ups Geospatial Game Widgets Game Items Transferable Items Armor Ammunition Balancing Effects

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Can Modulate

Can Be Instantiated By

Can Be Modulated By

Possible Closure Effects

Potentially Conflicting With

History

An updated version of the pattern Pick-Ups that was part of the original collection in the book Patterns in Game Design[1].

References

  1. Björk, S. & Holopainen, J. (2004) Patterns in Game Design. Charles River Media. ISBN1-58450-354-8.

Acknowledgements

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