Difference between revisions of "Quests"
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| − | + | The gameplay in roleplaying games such as the [[Fallout series]] and [[The Elder Scrolls series]] is structured around solving [[Quests]], some which are needed to finish the game and some which are optional. | |
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Games such as [[Ravenwood Fair]] and [[Zombie Lane]] on social media sites direct players efforts in games by providing several [[Quests]] players can work on in parallel. | Games such as [[Ravenwood Fair]] and [[Zombie Lane]] on social media sites direct players efforts in games by providing several [[Quests]] players can work on in parallel. | ||
== Using the pattern == | == Using the pattern == | ||
| + | Designing [[Quests]] consists of selecting goals, [[Rewards]], and | ||
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Two main varieties of [[Quests]] exist, [[Main Quest]] that needs to be completed to finish a game and optional [[Sidequests]]. | Two main varieties of [[Quests]] exist, [[Main Quest]] that needs to be completed to finish a game and optional [[Sidequests]]. | ||
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| + | By making [[Quests]] into [[Committed Goals]], [[Penalties]] can be linked to failing them and thereby making them into [[Risk/Rewards]] considerations. | ||
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=== Possible Closure Effects === | === Possible Closure Effects === | ||
Revision as of 21:19, 19 March 2011
Goals within games with rewards associated to their completion.
While players need to complete many goals in a game, not all are clearly described with how they should be completed nor what rewards they will give. Quests on the other hand are goals where both finishing requirements and rewards are wellknown in advance.
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Examples
The gameplay in roleplaying games such as the Fallout series and The Elder Scrolls series is structured around solving Quests, some which are needed to finish the game and some which are optional.
Games such as Ravenwood Fair and Zombie Lane on social media sites direct players efforts in games by providing several Quests players can work on in parallel.
Using the pattern
Designing Quests consists of selecting goals, Rewards, and
Two main varieties of Quests exist, Main Quest that needs to be completed to finish a game and optional Sidequests.
By making Quests into Committed Goals, Penalties can be linked to failing them and thereby making them into Risk/Rewards considerations.
Game Element Insertion Agents Open Destiny Non-Player Characters Characters Torchlight Companions Factions Gossip Loyalty Testing Achievements Persistent Game Worlds MacGuffins
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Can Instantiate
with Committed Goals
Can Modulate
Can Be Instantiated By
Can Be Modulated By
Possible Closure Effects
Potentially Conflicting With
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New pattern created in this wiki.
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