Difference between revisions of "Uncertainty of Outcome"
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| + | [[:Category:Gambling Games|Gambling Games]], for example [[Blackjack]], [[Guts]], [[Roulette]], and [[Texas Hold'em]], rely on heavily on uncertainty that comes from a combination of randomness and unpredictability of what other players will do. They share the latter with perfect information games such as [[Chess]] and [[Go]] but here the unpredictability of other players depend on the difficulty of being able to calculate the full consequences of the actions possible. | ||
| − | + | [[:Category:Sports|Sports]] such as [[Bowling]], [[Figure Skating]], and [[Soccer]], have [[Uncertainty of Outcome]] because players can perform actions with varying levels of success. This is also found in computer-based [[:Category:Real-Time Games|Real-Time Games]], e.g. [[Counter-Strike series]], [[League of Legends]], and [[Pong]]. | |
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== Using the pattern == | == Using the pattern == | ||
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Examples
Gambling Games, for example Blackjack, Guts, Roulette, and Texas Hold'em, rely on heavily on uncertainty that comes from a combination of randomness and unpredictability of what other players will do. They share the latter with perfect information games such as Chess and Go but here the unpredictability of other players depend on the difficulty of being able to calculate the full consequences of the actions possible.
Sports such as Bowling, Figure Skating, and Soccer, have Uncertainty of Outcome because players can perform actions with varying levels of success. This is also found in computer-based Real-Time Games, e.g. Counter-Strike series, League of Legends, and Pong.
Using the pattern
Uncertainty of Outcome is very often a design goal in games since it provides a basic Tension to gameplay. Being more a consequence of more specific rule design than a characteristics directly appearing through rules, it is typically made present in a game through specific subpatterns. Third main sources for Uncertainty of Outcome can be pointed out. First, uncertainty can simply come from Randomness. Second, the complexity of the game state or game system can give players Solution Uncertainty. Thirdly, uncertainty can come from the players themselves or other Agents in a game through Performance Uncertainty, Player Unpredictability, or Unpredictable Behavior.
Consequences
Uncertainty of Outcome typically adds Tension to games, and in many cases provide Replayability as well. It works directly against Dominant Strategy and through this also against a Predictable Winner. It can make players with Game Mastery be less likely to win but still let them have an advantage based upon their expertise.
Relations
Can Instantiate
Can Modulate
Can Be Instantiated By
Performance Uncertainty, Player Unpredictability, Randomness, Solution Uncertainty, Unpredictable Behavior
Can Be Modulated By
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Possible Closure Effects
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Potentially Conflicting With
Dominant Strategy, Predictable Winner
History
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References
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