Illusion of Open Space
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Examples
Oblivion Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas
Using the pattern
Another way of creating Illusion of Open Space is to use Secondary Interface Screens with maps for choosing Quick Travel. This since the game's interface can show that more of the Game World exists than may actually be able to visit.
Inaccessible Areas, Invisible Walls
Quick Travel together with Secondary Interface Screens
Consequences
Illusion of Open Space makes Game Worlds seem larger than they would otherwise. This can help support both Diegetic and Thematic Consistency, the first by not making the Game World presentation end just because the gameplay environment does and the second because many themes imply that there should be open spaces. Diegetic Consistency can be maintained even if the illusion is revealed, but Thematic Consistency is likely to suffer.
Relations
Can Instantiate
Diegetic Consistency, Thematic Consistency
Can Modulate
Can Be Instantiated By
Inaccessible Areas, Invisible Walls
Quick Travel together with Secondary Interface Screens
Can Be Modulated By
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Possible Closure Effects
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Potentially Conflicting With
History
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References
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