Asynchronous Collaborative Actions

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Using the pattern

Asynchronous Collaborative Actions is basically Cooperation through Asynchronous Gameplay, but can be seen as a pattern in itself since it gives rise to some consequences that neither of the two more basic patterns do on their own. One primary design choice for the pattern is how many actions in sequence is necessary for the Cooperation to give benefits, and another is if Rewards are given out simultaneously or not.

Time Limits can be used to either make both voluntary and necessary cooperation feel more forced.

Interface Aspects

Communication Channels can be used in order to encourage the Asynchronous Collaborative Actions since this lets players remind each other. This also increases the likelihood for Guilting.

Consequences

Asynchronous Collaborative Actions provides a Possibility of Anonymity since players do not need to observe or directly interact with each other. It does however not in itself enforce the anonymity since players may be able to notice each other and may be able to synchronize the collaboration even if they do not engage in gameplay at the same time. The pattern gives Encouraged Return Visits when the Asynchronous Collaborative Actions consists of several steps or can be repeated.

Functional Roles can be seen as one consequence of Asynchronous Collaborative Actions since either the specific Abilities of players dictate different roles or that the time when they should do the actions define roles. The dependence on others that the pattern creates can cause Social Dilemmas and make players engage in Guilting.

Relations

Can Instantiate

Encouraged Return Visits, Functional Roles, Guilting, Possibility of Anonymity, Social Dilemmas

Can Modulate

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Can Be Instantiated By

Asynchronous Gameplay together with Cooperation

Can Be Modulated By

Communication Channels, Time Limits

Possible Closure Effects

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Potentially Conflicting With

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History

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