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| − | [[Mediated Gameplay]] assumes the presence of an interface that controls at least parts of how players can interact with the game system and each other. For this reason, it is a [[:Category:Interface Patterns|Interface Pattern]]. | + | [[Mediated Gameplay]] assumes the presence of an interface that controls at least parts of how players can interact with the game system and each other. For this reason, it is a [[:Category:Interface Patterns|Interface Pattern]]. While many other [[:Category:Interface Patterns|Interface Patterns]] can be part of [[Mediated Gameplay]] they do not necessarily need to be so since the gameplay may primarily be done unmediated with only some presentations being mediated. Patterns which are difficult to support ''without'' [[Mediated Gameplay]] include [[Split-Screen Views]], [[Third-Person Views]], and [[Vision Modes]]. |
=== Narrative Aspects === | === Narrative Aspects === | ||
Revision as of 12:14, 24 August 2012
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Contents
Examples
Using the pattern
Diegetic Aspects
Interface Aspects
Mediated Gameplay assumes the presence of an interface that controls at least parts of how players can interact with the game system and each other. For this reason, it is a Interface Pattern. While many other Interface Patterns can be part of Mediated Gameplay they do not necessarily need to be so since the gameplay may primarily be done unmediated with only some presentations being mediated. Patterns which are difficult to support without Mediated Gameplay include Split-Screen Views, Third-Person Views, and Vision Modes.
Narrative Aspects
Consequences
Relations
Multiplayer Games Communication Channels Imperfect Information
Vision Modes Split-Screen Views Third-Person Views
Can Instantiate
Enforced Player Anonymity, Limited Communication Abilities, Surprises
with Avatars, Handles, or Player Characters
Can Modulate
Coordination, Cooperation, Negotiation
Can Be Instantiated By
Can Be Modulated By
Possible Closure Effects
Potentially Conflicting With
Interruptibility, Social Adaptability, Unmediated Social Interaction
History
New pattern created in this wiki.
References
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