Actions Have Diegetically Social Consequences
An action by a character influences on how other characters perceive and how they interact with the acting character.
Perceived actions influence how a non-player character will act toward the acting character. Different types of actions have different consequences: stealing will trigger hostile behavior while doing a favor friendly behavior.
Modulates: Character Def ining Actions , Internal Conf lict, Social Mainten ance Modulated by: Player-Des igned Character
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Examples
Using the pattern
Acting against the Social Norm of a Faction or a NPC is associated with negative behavior and should relate to a suitable Emotional Attachment. Acting against a Social Norm of a Faction may trigger positive social consequences in the members of another Faction. For example, breaking a Social Norm (stealing) of a Faction might be required in order to become a member of a Faction (thief guild).
Consequences
Actions Have Diegetically Social Consequences creates a dynamic between the PC and NPCs and can introduce new conflicts or potential threats to the goals. In addition, Actions Have Social Consequences contributes towards the believability of NPCs.
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Potentially Conflicting With
History
An updated version of the pattern Actions Have Social Consequences, first introduced by Lankoski & Björk[1] and then expanded in Lankoski 2010[2].
References
- ↑ Lankoski & Björk (2007). Gameplay Design Patterns for Social Networks and Conflicts. Proceedings of GDTW 2007.
- ↑ Lankoski (2010). Character-Driven Game Design - A Design Approach and Its Foundations in Character Engagement. PhD thesis at Aalto University. Publication Series of the School of Art and Design A 101.
