Exploitation

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As a phase in gameplay arcs, Exploitation typically occurs after Expansion. 4X games are constructed by using these and having them preluded by Game World Exploration and concluded by Extermination.

For Exploitation to work there must be something to exploit. Resources

Can Be Instantiated By

Bases, Construction, Gameplay Engines, Installations

When and how Exploitation occurs depends on what Abilities players have. Technologies and Units typically possesses these and by introducing them as New Abilities game designers can control when Exploitation can begin. How long Explotiation phases should continue depend mainly on when other phases (typically Extermination) begins but Pottering can be made available to those players that wish to prolong the phase.

Consequences

Exploitation is typically a Middlegame phase. Since it deal with improving and maximizing the utility of player assets, it both can lead to Abstract Player Construct Development and Micromanagement of those assets.

Relations

is not so dependent on Game Worlds as the phases of Game World Exploration and Expansion, but rather on the Resource Locations located in these.

Can Instantiate

Abstract Player Construct Development, Micromanagement, Middlegame

Can Modulate

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Can Be Instantiated By

Bases, Construction, Gameplay Engines, Installations, Resource Locations

Can Be Modulated By

New Abilities, Pottering, Technologies, Units

Possible Closure Effects

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Potentially Conflicting With

Quick Games

History

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