Balancing Effects
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Rules and effects in games that lessen the differences of value used to measure competition between players.
This pattern is a still a stub.
Contents
Examples
Using the pattern
Diegetic Aspects
Interface Aspects
Narrative Aspects
Consequences
Relations
Can Instantiate
with Multiplayer Games
Evolving Rule Sets Game Masters Collaborative Actions Resource Caps Delayed Effects Cooldown Asymmetric Starting Conditions Loot Armor Character Development
Can Modulate
Drop-In/Drop-Out, Late Arriving Players, Multiplayer Games
Can Be Instantiated By
Dedicated Game Facilitators, Dynamic Difficulty Adjustment, Extended Actions, Handicap Systems, Randomness
Power-Ups together with Randomness
Can Be Modulated By
Possible Closure Effects
Potentially Conflicting With
Exaggerated Perception of Influence
History
An updated version of the pattern Balancing Effects that was part of the original collection in the book Patterns in Game Design[1].
References
- ↑ Björk, S. & Holopainen, J. (2004) Patterns in Game Design. Charles River Media. ISBN1-58450-354-8.
Acknowledgements
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