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[[Big Dumb Objects]], e.g. the ring structures in the [[Halo series]], can be so large that they are the actually [[Game Worlds]].
  
 
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Given their size, and typically mysterious nature, [[Big Dumb Objects]] are [[Diegetically Outstanding Features]].
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As mentioned above, [[Big Dumb Objects]] are examples of [[Diegetically Outstanding Features]] of [[Game Worlds]].
  
 
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Revision as of 18:53, 19 March 2011

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

This pattern is a still a stub.

See also the Wikipedia entry[1] for the concept.

Examples

The majority of the gameplay in the Halo series takes place on the Ringworld-like[2] structures the series are named after.

Using the pattern

Game Worlds Navigation Levels


Big Dumb Objects, e.g. the ring structures in the Halo series, can be so large that they are the actually Game Worlds.

Diegetic Aspects

Given their size, and typically mysterious nature, Big Dumb Objects are Diegetically Outstanding Features.

Narrative Aspects

Given how obvious Big Dumb Objects are, they need to be part of Predetermined Story Structures unless they are going to quite bluntly break Diegetic Consistency.

Consequences

As mentioned above, Big Dumb Objects are examples of Diegetically Outstanding Features of Game Worlds.

Relations

Can Instantiate

Diegetically Outstanding Features

Can Modulate

Game Worlds, Navigation, Levels, Predetermined Story Structures

Can Be Instantiated By

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Can Be Modulated By

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Possible Closure Effects

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Potentially Conflicting With

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History

New pattern created in this wiki.

References

  1. Wikipedia entry for Big Dumb Object.
  2. Wikipedia [ entry] for Ringworld.

Acknowledgements

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