Difference between revisions of "Synchronous Gameplay"

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Games in which all players' game and play sessions overlap with each other in time.

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Examples

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Using the pattern

Diegetic Aspects

Interface Aspects

Narration Aspects

Consequences

Relations

Instantiates: Downtime

Modulates: Social Interaction

Modulated by: Dedicated Game Facilitators, Turn Taking

Can Instantiate

Multiplayer Games

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Can Modulate

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Can Be Instantiated By

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Can Be Modulated By

Communication Channels, Real-Time Games, Tick-Based Games, Turn-Based Games

Possible Closure Effects

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Potentially Conflicting With

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History

An updated version of the pattern Synchronous Games that was part of the original collection in the book Patterns in Game Design^[1].

References

1. ↑ Björk, S. & Holopainen, J. (2004) Patterns in Game Design. Charles River Media. ISBN1-58450-354-8.

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