Achilles' Heels - Revision history

Staffan Björk at 20:53, 26 March 2018

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	In the case of [[Enemies]] that have [[Achilles' Heels]] (most common for [[Boss Monsters]]), these provide [[Challenging Gameplay]] in that they require players to identify a specific [[Vulnerabilities\|Vulnerability]] in otherwise invulnerable opponents. Trying to identify the exact nature of the [[Achilles' Heels]] are [[Gain Information]] goals and trying to achieve them is likely done through [[Experimenting]] or [[Puzzle Solving]]. The actual actions required to win over an [[Enemies\|Enemy]] with an [[Achilles' Heels\|Achilles' Heel]] is likely to provide [[Varied Gameplay]].		In the case of [[Enemies]] that have [[Achilles' Heels]] (most common for [[Boss Monsters]]), these provide [[Challenging Gameplay]] in that they require players to identify a specific [[Vulnerabilities\|Vulnerability]] in otherwise invulnerable opponents. Trying to identify the exact nature of the [[Achilles' Heels]] are [[Gain Information]] goals and trying to achieve them is likely done through [[Experimenting]] or [[Puzzle Solving]]. The actual actions required to win over an [[Enemies\|Enemy]] with an [[Achilles' Heels\|Achilles' Heel]] is likely to provide [[Varied Gameplay]].

	When players' [[Avatars]] or [[~~Characters~~]] have [[Achilles' Heels]], not letting others know about them leads to [[Conceal]] goals. If or when they are revealed, protecting them becomes a form of [[Evade]] goal.		When players' [[Avatars]], [[Characters]], or [[Units]] have [[Achilles' Heels]], not letting others know about them leads to [[Conceal]] goals. If or when they are revealed, protecting them becomes a form of [[Evade]] goal.

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	[[Conceal]],		[[Conceal]],
	[[Evade]]		[[Evade]]

Staffan Björk at 10:57, 7 September 2016

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	[[Achilles' Heels]] are a form of [[Vulnerabilities]] to otherwise invulnerable entities. By being the only way to defeat or [[Damage]] these entities, [[Achilles' Heels]] change how [[Combat]] or other activities related to [[Eliminate]] or [[Overcome]] goals can be achieved. The consequences of [[Achilles' Heels]] depend one if they belong to an [[Avatars\|Avatar]] or [[Characters\|Character]] under a player's control or to his or her [[Enemies]]. One of the effects that does however ''not'' depend on who has the them is that secret [[Achilles' Heels]], or those that cannot be exploited due to missing [[Powers]] or [[Weapons]], are likely to lead to [[Repeat Domination]]. For this reason having information about [[Achilles' Heels]] is [[Strategic Knowledge]], and likely to lead to both [[Strategic Planning\|Strategic]] and [[Tactical Planning]] to either exploit or protect them.		[[Achilles' Heels]] are a form of [[Vulnerabilities]] to otherwise invulnerable entities. By being the only way to defeat or [[Damage]] these entities, [[Achilles' Heels]] change how [[Combat]] or other activities related to [[Eliminate]] or [[Overcome]] goals can be achieved. The consequences of [[Achilles' Heels]] depend one if they belong to an [[Avatars\|Avatar]] or [[Characters\|Character]] under a player's control or to his or her [[Enemies]]. One of the effects that does however ''not'' depend on who has the them is that secret [[Achilles' Heels]], or those that cannot be exploited due to missing [[Powers]] or [[Weapons]], are likely to lead to [[Repeat Domination]]. For this reason having information about [[Achilles' Heels]] is [[Strategic Knowledge]], and likely to lead to both [[Strategic Planning\|Strategic]] and [[Tactical Planning]] to either exploit or protect them.

	In the case of [[Enemies]] that have [[Achilles' Heels]] (most common for [[Boss Monsters]]), these provide [[Challenging Gameplay]] in that they require players to identify a specific [[Vulnerabilities\|Vulnerability]] in otherwise invulnerable opponents. Trying to identify the exact nature of the [[Achilles' Heels]] are [[Gain Information]] goals and trying to achieve them is likely done through [[Experimenting]] or [[Puzzle Solving]].		In the case of [[Enemies]] that have [[Achilles' Heels]] (most common for [[Boss Monsters]]), these provide [[Challenging Gameplay]] in that they require players to identify a specific [[Vulnerabilities\|Vulnerability]] in otherwise invulnerable opponents. Trying to identify the exact nature of the [[Achilles' Heels]] are [[Gain Information]] goals and trying to achieve them is likely done through [[Experimenting]] or [[Puzzle Solving]]. The actual actions required to win over an [[Enemies\|Enemy]] with an [[Achilles' Heels\|Achilles' Heel]] is likely to provide [[Varied Gameplay]].

	When players' [[Avatars]] or [[Characters]] have [[Achilles' Heels]], not letting others know about them leads to [[Conceal]] goals. If or when they are revealed, protecting them becomes a form of [[Evade]] goal.		When players' [[Avatars]] or [[Characters]] have [[Achilles' Heels]], not letting others know about them leads to [[Conceal]] goals. If or when they are revealed, protecting them becomes a form of [[Evade]] goal.

Staffan Björk: /* Consequences */

2011-09-18T09:24:21Z

Consequences

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	[[Achilles' Heels]] are a form of [[Vulnerabilities]] to otherwise invulnerable entities. By being the only way to defeat or [[Damage]] these entities, [[Achilles' Heels]] change how [[Combat]] or other activities related to [[Eliminate]] or [[Overcome]] goals can be achieved. The consequences of [[Achilles' Heels]] depend one if they belong to an [[Avatars\|Avatar]] or [[Characters\|Character]] under a player's control or to his or her [[Enemies]]. One of the effects that does however ''not'' depend on who has the them is that secret [[Achilles' Heels]], or those that cannot be exploited due to missing [[Powers]] or [[Weapons]], are likely to lead to [[Repeat Domination]]. For this reason having information about [[Achilles' Heels]] is [[Strategic Knowledge]], and likely to lead to both [[Strategic Planning\|Strategic]] and [[Tactical Planning]] to either exploit or protect them.		[[Achilles' Heels]] are a form of [[Vulnerabilities]] to otherwise invulnerable entities. By being the only way to defeat or [[Damage]] these entities, [[Achilles' Heels]] change how [[Combat]] or other activities related to [[Eliminate]] or [[Overcome]] goals can be achieved. The consequences of [[Achilles' Heels]] depend one if they belong to an [[Avatars\|Avatar]] or [[Characters\|Character]] under a player's control or to his or her [[Enemies]]. One of the effects that does however ''not'' depend on who has the them is that secret [[Achilles' Heels]], or those that cannot be exploited due to missing [[Powers]] or [[Weapons]], are likely to lead to [[Repeat Domination]]. For this reason having information about [[Achilles' Heels]] is [[Strategic Knowledge]], and likely to lead to both [[Strategic Planning\|Strategic]] and [[Tactical Planning]] to either exploit or protect them.

	In the case of [[Enemies]] that have [[Achilles' Heels]], these provide [[Challenging Gameplay]] in that they require players to identify a specific [[Vulnerabilities\|Vulnerability]] in otherwise invulnerable opponents. Trying to identify the exact nature of the [[Achilles' Heels]] are [[Gain Information]] goals and trying to achieve them is likely done through [[Experimenting]] or [[Puzzle Solving]].		In the case of [[Enemies]] that have [[Achilles' Heels]] (most common for [[Boss Monsters]]), these provide [[Challenging Gameplay]] in that they require players to identify a specific [[Vulnerabilities\|Vulnerability]] in otherwise invulnerable opponents. Trying to identify the exact nature of the [[Achilles' Heels]] are [[Gain Information]] goals and trying to achieve them is likely done through [[Experimenting]] or [[Puzzle Solving]].

	When players' [[Avatars]] or [[Characters]] have [[Achilles' Heels]], not letting others know about them leads to [[Conceal]] goals. If or when they are revealed, protecting them becomes a form of [[Evade]] goal.		When players' [[Avatars]] or [[Characters]] have [[Achilles' Heels]], not letting others know about them leads to [[Conceal]] goals. If or when they are revealed, protecting them becomes a form of [[Evade]] goal.

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Staffan Björk at 11:22, 21 July 2011

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	''A special weakness that can be exploited to cause defeats easier than can be done by using the other means available.''		''A special weakness that can be exploited to cause defeats easier than can be done by using the other means available.''

	Many of the more difficult enemies in games can more easily, or in some cases only, be defeated by a special form of attack. These kinds of enemies have [[Achilles' Heels]],special vulnerabilities that players can use to their advantage if they can locate it or gain knowledge about it. More rarely, the avatars or characters under players control have [[Achilles' Heels]] and then these need to be protected or kept secret.		Many of the more difficult enemies in games can more easily, or in some cases only, be defeated by a special form of attack. These kinds of enemies have [[Achilles' Heels]], special vulnerabilities that players can use to their advantage if they can locate it or gain knowledge about it. More rarely, the avatars or characters under players control have [[Achilles' Heels]] and then these need to be protected or kept secret.

	=== Examples ===		=== Examples ===
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	== Consequences ==		== Consequences ==
	[[Achilles' Heels]] are a form of [[Vulnerabilities]] to otherwise invulnerable entities. By being the only way to defeat or [[Damage]] these entities, [[Achilles' Heels]] change how [[Combat]] or other activities related to [[Eliminate]] or [[Overcome]] goals can be achieved. The consequences of [[Achilles' Heels]] depend one if they belong to an [[Avatars\|Avatar]] or [[Characters\|Character]] under a player's control or to his or her [[Enemies]]. One of the ~~effect~~ that does however ''not'' depend on who has the them is that secret [[Achilles' Heels]], or those that cannot be exploited due to missing [[Powers]] or [[Weapons]], are likely to lead to [[Repeat Domination]]. For this reason having information about [[Achilles' Heels]] is [[Strategic Knowledge]], and likely to lead to both [[Strategic Planning\|Strategic]] and [[Tactical Planning]] to either exploit or protect them.		[[Achilles' Heels]] are a form of [[Vulnerabilities]] to otherwise invulnerable entities. By being the only way to defeat or [[Damage]] these entities, [[Achilles' Heels]] change how [[Combat]] or other activities related to [[Eliminate]] or [[Overcome]] goals can be achieved. The consequences of [[Achilles' Heels]] depend one if they belong to an [[Avatars\|Avatar]] or [[Characters\|Character]] under a player's control or to his or her [[Enemies]]. One of the effects that does however ''not'' depend on who has the them is that secret [[Achilles' Heels]], or those that cannot be exploited due to missing [[Powers]] or [[Weapons]], are likely to lead to [[Repeat Domination]]. For this reason having information about [[Achilles' Heels]] is [[Strategic Knowledge]], and likely to lead to both [[Strategic Planning\|Strategic]] and [[Tactical Planning]] to either exploit or protect them.

	In the case of [[Enemies]] that have [[Achilles' Heels]], these provide [[Challenging Gameplay]] in that they require players to identify a specific [[Vulnerabilities\|Vulnerability]] in otherwise invulnerable opponents. Trying to identify the exact nature of the [[Achilles' Heels]] are [[Gain Information]] goals and trying to achieve them is likely done through [[Experimenting]] or [[Puzzle Solving]].		In the case of [[Enemies]] that have [[Achilles' Heels]], these provide [[Challenging Gameplay]] in that they require players to identify a specific [[Vulnerabilities\|Vulnerability]] in otherwise invulnerable opponents. Trying to identify the exact nature of the [[Achilles' Heels]] are [[Gain Information]] goals and trying to achieve them is likely done through [[Experimenting]] or [[Puzzle Solving]].

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	''A special weakness that can be exploited to cause defeats easier than can be done by using the other means available.''		''A special weakness that can be exploited to cause defeats easier than can be done by using the other means available.''

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	== Consequences ==		== Consequences ==
	[[Achilles' Heels]] are a form of [[Vulnerabilities]] to otherwise invulnerable entities. By being the only way to defeat or [[Damage]] these entities, [[Achilles' Heels]] change how [[Combat]] or other activities related to [[~~Elminate~~]] or [[Overcome]] goals can be achieved. The consequences of [[Achilles' Heels]] depend one if they belong to an [[Avatars\|Avatar]] or [[Characters\|Character]] under a player's control or to his or her [[Enemies]]. One of the effect that does however ''not'' depend on who has the them is that secret [[Achilles' Heels]], or those that cannot be exploited due to missing [[Powers]] or [[Weapons]], are likely to lead to [[Repeat Domination]]. For this reason having information about [[Achilles' Heels]] is [[Strategic Knowledge]], and likely to lead to both [[Strategic Planning\|Strategic]] and [[Tactical Planning]] to either exploit or protect them.		[[Achilles' Heels]] are a form of [[Vulnerabilities]] to otherwise invulnerable entities. By being the only way to defeat or [[Damage]] these entities, [[Achilles' Heels]] change how [[Combat]] or other activities related to [[Eliminate]] or [[Overcome]] goals can be achieved. The consequences of [[Achilles' Heels]] depend one if they belong to an [[Avatars\|Avatar]] or [[Characters\|Character]] under a player's control or to his or her [[Enemies]]. One of the effect that does however ''not'' depend on who has the them is that secret [[Achilles' Heels]], or those that cannot be exploited due to missing [[Powers]] or [[Weapons]], are likely to lead to [[Repeat Domination]]. For this reason having information about [[Achilles' Heels]] is [[Strategic Knowledge]], and likely to lead to both [[Strategic Planning\|Strategic]] and [[Tactical Planning]] to either exploit or protect them.

	In the case of [[Enemies]] that have [[Achilles' Heels]], these provide [[Challenging Gameplay]] in that they require players to identify a specific [[Vulnerabilities\|Vulnerability]] in otherwise invulnerable opponents. Trying to identify the exact nature of the [[Achilles' Heels]] are [[Gain Information]] goals and trying to achieve them is likely done through [[Experimenting]] or [[Puzzle Solving]].		In the case of [[Enemies]] that have [[Achilles' Heels]], these provide [[Challenging Gameplay]] in that they require players to identify a specific [[Vulnerabilities\|Vulnerability]] in otherwise invulnerable opponents. Trying to identify the exact nature of the [[Achilles' Heels]] are [[Gain Information]] goals and trying to achieve them is likely done through [[Experimenting]] or [[Puzzle Solving]].

	When players' [[Avatars]] or [[Characters]] have [[Achilles' Heels]], not letting others know about them leads to [[Conceal]] goals. If or when they are ~~reveal~~, protecting them becomes a form of [[Evade]] goal.		When players' [[Avatars]] or [[Characters]] have [[Achilles' Heels]], not letting others know about them leads to [[Conceal]] goals. If or when they are revealed, protecting them becomes a form of [[Evade]] goal.

	== Relations ==		== Relations ==
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	[[Damage]],		[[Damage]],
	[[Enemies]],		[[Enemies]],
	[[~~Elminate~~]],		[[Eliminate]],
	[[Invulnerabilities]],		[[Invulnerabilities]],
	[[Overcome]],		[[Overcome]],

Staffan Björk at 11:18, 21 July 2011

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	The design of [[Achilles' Heels]] requires the presence of a complete [[Invulnerabilities\|Invulnerability]] but then makes this incomplete by inserting a [[Vulnerabilities\|Vulnerability]] - for this reason [[Achilles' Heels]] both modulates and is in conflict with [[Invulnerabilities]]. The two main design choices regarding [[Achilles' Heels]] is who has them and what is required to exploit them.		The design of [[Achilles' Heels]] requires the presence of a complete [[Invulnerabilities\|Invulnerability]] but then makes this incomplete by inserting a [[Vulnerabilities\|Vulnerability]] - for this reason [[Achilles' Heels]] both modulates and is in conflict with [[Invulnerabilities]]. The two main design choices regarding [[Achilles' Heels]] is who has them and what is required to exploit them.

	While [[Avatars]] and [[Characters]] under players' control can be given [[Achilles' Heels]] it is more common to give it to [[Enemies]], and [[Boss Monsters]] specifically, since letting players have nearly invulnerable [[Focus Loci]] can make challenges too easy.		While [[Avatars]] and [[Characters]] under players' control can be given [[Achilles' Heels]] it is more common to give it to [[Enemies]], and [[Boss Monsters]] specifically, since letting players have nearly invulnerable [[Focus Loci]] can make challenges too easy.

	[[Aim & Shoot]]		Making use of [[Achilles' Heels]] may need specific [[Powers]], [[Tools]], or [[Weapons]] and since this gives these an additional or specific purpose, [[Achilles' Heels]] modulates these patterns. [[Aim & Shoot]] or [[Timing]] can also be needed to exploit [[Achilles' Heels]], and these may all be combined to create more [[Challenging Gameplay]] when [[Enemies]] have the [[Achilles' Heels]].


	~~=== Can Be Modulated By ===~~
	[[~~Tools~~]]

	~~=== Can Modulate ===~~
	[[~~Powers~~]],
	[[~~Weapons~~]]

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	[[Overcome]],		[[Overcome]],
	[[Powers]],		[[Powers]],
			[[Tools]],
	[[Weapons]]		[[Weapons]]

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	=== Can Be Modulated By ===		=== Can Be Modulated By ===
			[[Aim & Shoot]],
	[[Clues]],		[[Clues]],
	[[Cutscenes]],		[[Cutscenes]],
	[[Diegetically Outstanding Features]],		[[Diegetically Outstanding Features]],
	[[~~Tools~~]]		[[Timing]]

	=== Possible Closure Effects ===		=== Possible Closure Effects ===

Staffan Björk at 11:11, 21 July 2011

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	== Using the pattern ==		== Using the pattern ==
	Achilles' Heels ~~are most commonly used to make Boss Monsters easier to Overcome~~. The two main design choices regarding Achilles' Heels ~~are their effects related to normal attacks,~~ what is required to ~~attack the weak point, and how players become aware of the Achilles' Heels~~.		The design of [[Achilles' Heels]] requires the presence of a complete [[Invulnerabilities\|Invulnerability]] but then makes this incomplete by inserting a [[Vulnerabilities\|Vulnerability]] - for this reason [[Achilles' Heels]] both modulates and is in conflict with [[Invulnerabilities]]. The two main design choices regarding [[Achilles' Heels]] is who has them and what is required to exploit them.

	~~Three main ways that attacks against Achilles~~' Heels can affect enemies are: through simply modifying the Damage, through having a special effect (for example stunning or confusing), or through being the only way to cause Damage at all. The two latter can be ~~seen as forms of Privileged Actions. When anyone can attack the~~ Achilles ~~Heel, the only thing required~~ is ~~information about the Achilles Heel, while, if only some players can attack~~ it~~, the weak point can create the need~~ to ~~fulfill Gain Competence goals or acquire the right Tools. Players can gain awareness of Achilles' Heels through the development of the Narrative Structure~~, ~~through Clues~~ and ~~Traces in the area the enemy inhabits~~, ~~or through Experimenting when fighting the enemy. Gaining this information~~ can be a Gain Information goal and Supporting Goal when part of the Narrative Structure, which may in turn require other Supporting Goals to actually be able to use the information, if the Achilles Heel requires a specific form of Tool. Public Information about Achilles' Heels can be used to set the Right Level of Difficulty to a lower level.		While [[Avatars]] and [[Characters]] under players' control can be given [[Achilles' Heels]] it is more common to give it to [[Enemies]], and [[Boss Monsters]] specifically, since letting players have nearly invulnerable [[Focus Loci]] can make challenges too easy.

			[[Aim & Shoot]]

	~~=== Can Be Instantiated By ===~~
	~~[[Invulnerabilities]] together with [[Vulnerabilities]]~~

	=== Can Be Modulated By ===		=== Can Be Modulated By ===
	~~[[Clues]],~~
	~~[[Cutscenes]],~~
	~~[[Diegetically Outstanding Features]],~~
	[[Tools]]		[[Tools]]

	The design of [[Achilles' Heels]] requires the presence of a complete [[Invulnerabilities\|Invulnerability]] but then makes this incomplete by inserting a [[Vulnerabilities\|Vulnerability]] - for this reason [[Achilles' Heels]] both modulates and is in conflict with [[Invulnerabilities]].

	=== Can Modulate ===		=== Can Modulate ===
	~~[[Avatars]],~~
	~~[[Boss Monsters]],~~
	~~[[Characters]],~~
	~~[[Enemies]],~~
	[[Powers]],		[[Powers]],
	[[Weapons]]		[[Weapons]]

	~~=== Diegetic Aspects ===~~

	=== Interface Aspects ===		=== Interface Aspects ===
			[[Diegetically Outstanding Features]] can be used to let players more easily identify [[Achilles' Heels]] during interaction with those that have them. In other circumstances, other types of [[Clues]] can be used - for example information divulged during [[Cutscenes]].
	~~=== Narrative Aspects ===~~

	== Consequences ==		== Consequences ==

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	== Consequences ==		== Consequences ==
	[[Achilles' Heels]] are a form of [[Vulnerabilities]] to otherwise invulnerable entities. By being the only way to defeat or [[Damage]] these entities, [[Achilles' Heels]] change how [[Combat]] or other activities related to [[Elminate]] or [[Overcome]] goals can be achieved. The consequences of [[Achilles' Heels]] depend ~~greatly~~ one if they belong to an [[Avatars\|Avatar]] or [[Characters\|Character]] under a player's control or to his or her [[Enemies]]. One of the effect that does however ''not'' depend on who has the them is that secret [[Achilles' Heels]], or those that cannot be exploited due to missing [[Powers]] or [[Weapons]], are likely to lead to [[Repeat Domination]]. For this reason having information about [[Achilles' Heels]] is [[Strategic Knowledge]], and likely to lead to both [[Strategic Planning\|Strategic]] and [[Tactical Planning]] to either exploit or protect them.		[[Achilles' Heels]] are a form of [[Vulnerabilities]] to otherwise invulnerable entities. By being the only way to defeat or [[Damage]] these entities, [[Achilles' Heels]] change how [[Combat]] or other activities related to [[Elminate]] or [[Overcome]] goals can be achieved. The consequences of [[Achilles' Heels]] depend one if they belong to an [[Avatars\|Avatar]] or [[Characters\|Character]] under a player's control or to his or her [[Enemies]]. One of the effect that does however ''not'' depend on who has the them is that secret [[Achilles' Heels]], or those that cannot be exploited due to missing [[Powers]] or [[Weapons]], are likely to lead to [[Repeat Domination]]. For this reason having information about [[Achilles' Heels]] is [[Strategic Knowledge]], and likely to lead to both [[Strategic Planning\|Strategic]] and [[Tactical Planning]] to either exploit or protect them.

	In the case of [[Enemies]] that have [[Achilles' Heels]], these provide [[Challenging Gameplay]] in that they require players to identify a specific [[Vulnerabilities\|Vulnerability]] in otherwise invulnerable opponents. Trying to identify the exact nature of the [[Achilles' Heels]] are [[Gain Information]] goals and trying to achieve them is likely done through [[Experimenting]] or [[Puzzle Solving]].		In the case of [[Enemies]] that have [[Achilles' Heels]], these provide [[Challenging Gameplay]] in that they require players to identify a specific [[Vulnerabilities\|Vulnerability]] in otherwise invulnerable opponents. Trying to identify the exact nature of the [[Achilles' Heels]] are [[Gain Information]] goals and trying to achieve them is likely done through [[Experimenting]] or [[Puzzle Solving]].

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	The design of [[Achilles' Heels]] requires the presence of a complete [[Invulnerabilities\|Invulnerability]] but then makes this incomplete by inserting a [[Vulnerabilities\|Vulnerability]] - for this reason [[Achilles' Heels]] both modulates and is in conflict with [[Invulnerabilities]].		The design of [[Achilles' Heels]] requires the presence of a complete [[Invulnerabilities\|Invulnerability]] but then makes this incomplete by inserting a [[Vulnerabilities\|Vulnerability]] - for this reason [[Achilles' Heels]] both modulates and is in conflict with [[Invulnerabilities]].

			=== Can Modulate ===
			[[Avatars]],
			[[Boss Monsters]],
			[[Characters]],
			[[Enemies]],
			[[Powers]],
			[[Weapons]]

	=== Diegetic Aspects ===		=== Diegetic Aspects ===
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	== Consequences ==		== Consequences ==
	[[Achilles' Heels]] are a form of [[Vulnerabilities]] to otherwise invulnerable entities. By being the only way to defeat these entities, [[Achilles' Heels]] change how [[Combat]] or other activities related to [[Elminate]] or [[Overcome]] goals can be achieved. The consequences of [[Achilles' Heels]] depend greatly one if they belong to an [[Avatars\|Avatar]] or [[Characters\|Character]] under a player's control or to his or her [[Enemies]]. One of the effect that does however ''not'' depend on who has the them is that secret [[Achilles' Heels]], or those that cannot be exploited due to missing [[Powers]] or [[Weapons]], are likely to lead to [[Repeat Domination]].		[[Achilles' Heels]] are a form of [[Vulnerabilities]] to otherwise invulnerable entities. By being the only way to defeat or [[Damage]] these entities, [[Achilles' Heels]] change how [[Combat]] or other activities related to [[Elminate]] or [[Overcome]] goals can be achieved. The consequences of [[Achilles' Heels]] depend greatly one if they belong to an [[Avatars\|Avatar]] or [[Characters\|Character]] under a player's control or to his or her [[Enemies]]. One of the effect that does however ''not'' depend on who has the them is that secret [[Achilles' Heels]], or those that cannot be exploited due to missing [[Powers]] or [[Weapons]], are likely to lead to [[Repeat Domination]]. For this reason having information about [[Achilles' Heels]] is [[Strategic Knowledge]], and likely to lead to both [[Strategic Planning\|Strategic]] and [[Tactical Planning]] to either exploit or protect them.

	In the case of [[Enemies]] that have [[Achilles' Heels]], these provide [[Challenging Gameplay]] in that they require players to identify a specific [[Vulnerabilities\|Vulnerability]] in otherwise invulnerable opponents. Trying to identify the exact nature of the [[Achilles' Heels]] are [[Gain Information]] goals and trying to achieve them is likely done through [[Experimenting]] or [[Puzzle Solving]].		In the case of [[Enemies]] that have [[Achilles' Heels]], these provide [[Challenging Gameplay]] in that they require players to identify a specific [[Vulnerabilities\|Vulnerability]] in otherwise invulnerable opponents. Trying to identify the exact nature of the [[Achilles' Heels]] are [[Gain Information]] goals and trying to achieve them is likely done through [[Experimenting]] or [[Puzzle Solving]].
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	When players' [[Avatars]] or [[Characters]] have [[Achilles' Heels]], not letting others know about them leads to [[Conceal]] goals. If or when they are reveal, protecting them becomes a form of [[Evade]] goal.		When players' [[Avatars]] or [[Characters]] have [[Achilles' Heels]], not letting others know about them leads to [[Conceal]] goals. If or when they are reveal, protecting them becomes a form of [[Evade]] goal.

	==== ~~with [[Powers]] or~~ [[~~Weapons~~]] ~~====~~		== Relations ==
			=== Can Instantiate ===
			[[Repeat Domination]],
	[[Strategic Knowledge]],		[[Strategic Knowledge]],
	[[Strategic Planning]],		[[Strategic Planning]],
	[[Tactical Planning]]		[[Tactical Planning]]

	~~=== Can Modulate ===~~
	~~[[Avatars]],~~
	~~[[Boss Monsters]],~~
	~~[[Characters]],~~
	~~[[Damage]],~~
	~~[[Enemies]],~~
	~~[[Powers]],~~
	~~[[Weapons]]~~

	~~== Relations ==~~
	~~=== Can Instantiate ===~~
	~~[[Repeat Domination]]~~

	==== with [[Enemies]] ====		==== with [[Enemies]] ====
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	[[Conceal]],		[[Conceal]],
	[[Evade]]		[[Evade]]

	~~==== with [[Powers]] or [[Weapons]] ====~~
	~~[[Strategic Knowledge]],~~
	~~[[Strategic Planning]],~~
	~~[[Tactical Planning]]~~

	=== Can Modulate ===		=== Can Modulate ===