Actions Have Diegetically Social Consequences - Revision history

Staffan Björk at 16:04, 3 October 2016

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	== Consequences ==		== Consequences ==
	[[Actions Have Diegetically Social Consequences]] often provided [[Risk/Reward]] situations for players since there might be [[Rewards]] associated with breaking [[Diegetic Social Norms]], either by doing socially unacceptable actions or failing to do expected actions, but also [[Penalties]] if this is detected. Depending on how much information players have received about the possible consequences, this may make the choice to perform the actions [[Leaps of Faith]] or not. If players have the choice of which type of [[Faction]] (or [[Diegetic Social Norms\|Diegetic Social Norm]]) they wish to belong to, [[Actions Have Diegetically Social Consequences]] provides a [[Freedom of Choice]] and can support [[Selectable ~~Sets~~ of Goals]] or [[Optional Goals]].		[[Actions Have Diegetically Social Consequences]] often provided [[Risk/Reward]] situations for players since there might be [[Rewards]] associated with breaking [[Diegetic Social Norms]], either by doing socially unacceptable actions or failing to do expected actions, but also [[Penalties]] if this is detected. Depending on how much information players have received about the possible consequences, this may make the choice to perform the actions [[Leaps of Faith]] or not. If players have the choice of which type of [[Faction]] (or [[Diegetic Social Norms\|Diegetic Social Norm]]) they wish to belong to, [[Actions Have Diegetically Social Consequences]] provides a [[Freedom of Choice]] and can support a [[Selectable Set of Goals]] or [[Optional Goals]].

	[[Actions Have Diegetically Social Consequences]] can create a dynamic between the PC and [[NPCs]] and can introduce new conflicts or potential threats to the goals. For [[NPCs]] which belong to the same [[Factions]] as players, this can easily be modeled as cases of [[Internal Conflicts]]. For [[Companions]] in player-controlled [[Parties]] this changes the freedom in what actions are possible, and the same applies for [[Helpers]] when they are nearby. In addition, [[Actions Have Diegetically Social Consequences]] contributes towards the believability of [[NPCs]] since the pattern can provide [[Thematic Consistency]] when some actions are depicted as being socially unacceptable but still possible to perform. Quite obviously, using [[Algorithmic Agents]] to encode that [[Actions Have Diegetically Social Consequences]] modifies the way the [[Algorithmic Agents]] behave during gameplay, and provides means for them to express that they have their [[Own Agenda\|Own Agendas]].		[[Actions Have Diegetically Social Consequences]] can create a dynamic between the PC and [[NPCs]] and can introduce new conflicts or potential threats to the goals. For [[NPCs]] which belong to the same [[Factions]] as players, this can easily be modeled as cases of [[Internal Conflicts]]. For [[Companions]] in player-controlled [[Parties]] this changes the freedom in what actions are possible, and the same applies for [[Helpers]] when they are nearby. In addition, [[Actions Have Diegetically Social Consequences]] contributes towards the believability of [[NPCs]] since the pattern can provide [[Thematic Consistency]] when some actions are depicted as being socially unacceptable but still possible to perform. Quite obviously, using [[Algorithmic Agents]] to encode that [[Actions Have Diegetically Social Consequences]] modifies the way the [[Algorithmic Agents]] behave during gameplay, and provides means for them to express that they have their [[Own Agenda\|Own Agendas]].
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	[[Selectable ~~Sets~~ of Goals]],		[[Selectable Set of Goals]],
	[[Thematic Consistency]]		[[Thematic Consistency]]

Staffan Björk at 09:11, 20 July 2016

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	[[Trade-Offs]]		[[Trade-Offs]]

Staffan Björk at 09:09, 20 July 2016

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	A typical prerequisite for [[Actions Have Diegetically Social Consequences]] is that there are [[Diegetic Social Norms]] defined for the [[Game Worlds\|Game World]], e.g. [[Either You are with Me or against Me]]. These norms are typically either considered universal (except by [[Outcasts]]) or common for all those belonging to a [[Factions\|Faction]]. A special case is the norms constructed by players belonging to the same [[Parties]] in [[Multiplayer Games]]. Regardless of this, the actual consequences can be enforced by global rules (as for example by the karma system in the [[Fallout series]]), be encoded on an individual level for [[Algorithmic Agents]] based on the traits of [[Characters]], or simply result in changed behaviors and attitudes of the other players. The first of these makes it easy to track the consequences, giving [[Character Defining Actions]] for player-controlled [[Characters]], but this may be an emergent feature from the latter two. Besides being based on [[Diegetic Social Norms]], a motivation for [[Actions Have Diegetically Social Consequences]] can be emotional responses that make psychological sense. An example of this is [[Others Fortune affects own Mood]], which arguably should create happiness when people one likes has good fortune and should create schadenfreude when people one dislikes has bad luck.		A typical prerequisite for [[Actions Have Diegetically Social Consequences]] is that there are [[Diegetic Social Norms]] defined for the [[Game Worlds\|Game World]], e.g. [[Either You are with Me or against Me]]. These norms are typically either considered universal (except by [[Outcasts]]) or common for all those belonging to a [[Factions\|Faction]]. A special case is the norms constructed by players belonging to the same [[Parties]] in [[Multiplayer Games]]. Regardless of this, the actual consequences can be enforced by global rules (as for example by the karma system in the [[Fallout series]]), be encoded on an individual level for [[Algorithmic Agents]] based on the traits of [[Characters]], or simply result in changed behaviors and attitudes of the other players. The first of these makes it easy to track the consequences, giving [[Character Defining Actions]] for player-controlled [[Characters]], but this may be an emergent feature from the latter two. Besides being based on [[Diegetic Social Norms]], a motivation for [[Actions Have Diegetically Social Consequences]] can be emotional responses that make psychological sense. An example of this is [[Others Fortune affects own Mood]], which arguably should create happiness when people one likes has good fortune and should create schadenfreude when people one dislikes has bad luck.

	However, [[Internal Conflicts]] and [[Internal Rivalry]] can be achieved by having [[Characters]] belong to several different [[Factions]]. This since it provides opportunities for [[Characters]] with [[Diegetic Social Norms]] from different [[Factions]] to clash when they meet in a [[Factions\|Faction]] they have in common.		However, [[Internal Conflicts]] and [[Internal Rivalry]] can be achieved by having [[Characters]] belong to several different [[Factions]]. This since it provides opportunities for [[Characters]] with [[Diegetic Social Norms]] from different [[Factions]] to clash when they meet in a [[Factions\|Faction]] they have in common. It can also require players to make [[Trade-Offs]] on whom to support.

	Acting against the [[Diegetic Social Norms]] of a [[Faction]] or a [[NPCs\|NPC]] is associated with negative behavior (it can be seen as an example of the pattern [[Either You are with Me or against Me]]) and should relate to a suitable expression of [[Emotional Attachment]]; this can be part of the rule set for [[Algorithmic Agents]] for [[Agents]] that are not controlled by humans. Examples of actions that may trigger this includes [[Stealing]] [[Game Items]], using illegal [[Tools]], and engaging in [[Combat]]. Acting against [[Diegetic Social Norms]] of a [[Faction]] may trigger positive social consequences in the members of another [[Faction]]. For example, breaking a common [[Diegetic Social Norms\|Diegetic Social Norm]] against [[Stealing]] from one [[Faction]] might be required in order to become a member of a [[Faction]] (e.g. a thieves' guild).		Acting against the [[Diegetic Social Norms]] of a [[Faction]] or a [[NPCs\|NPC]] is associated with negative behavior (it can be seen as an example of the pattern [[Either You are with Me or against Me]]) and should relate to a suitable expression of [[Emotional Attachment]]; this can be part of the rule set for [[Algorithmic Agents]] for [[Agents]] that are not controlled by humans. Examples of actions that may trigger this includes [[Stealing]] [[Game Items]], using illegal [[Tools]], and engaging in [[Combat]]. Acting against [[Diegetic Social Norms]] of a [[Faction]] may trigger positive social consequences in the members of another [[Faction]]. For example, breaking a common [[Diegetic Social Norms\|Diegetic Social Norm]] against [[Stealing]] from one [[Faction]] might be required in order to become a member of a [[Faction]] (e.g. a thieves' guild).
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	[[Character Defining Actions]]		[[Character Defining Actions]]

			==== with [[Internal Conflicts]] or [[Internal Rivalry]] ====
			[[Trade-Offs]]

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

Staffan Björk at 10:12, 11 August 2015

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	Acting against the [[Diegetic Social Norms]] of a [[Faction]] or a [[NPCs\|NPC]] is associated with negative behavior (it can be seen as an example of the pattern [[Either You are with Me or against Me]]) and should relate to a suitable expression of [[Emotional Attachment]]; this can be part of the rule set for [[Algorithmic Agents]] for [[Agents]] that are not controlled by humans. Examples of actions that may trigger this includes [[Stealing]] [[Game Items]], using illegal [[Tools]], and engaging in [[Combat]]. Acting against [[Diegetic Social Norms]] of a [[Faction]] may trigger positive social consequences in the members of another [[Faction]]. For example, breaking a common [[Diegetic Social Norms\|Diegetic Social Norm]] against [[Stealing]] from one [[Faction]] might be required in order to become a member of a [[Faction]] (e.g. a thieves' guild).		Acting against the [[Diegetic Social Norms]] of a [[Faction]] or a [[NPCs\|NPC]] is associated with negative behavior (it can be seen as an example of the pattern [[Either You are with Me or against Me]]) and should relate to a suitable expression of [[Emotional Attachment]]; this can be part of the rule set for [[Algorithmic Agents]] for [[Agents]] that are not controlled by humans. Examples of actions that may trigger this includes [[Stealing]] [[Game Items]], using illegal [[Tools]], and engaging in [[Combat]]. Acting against [[Diegetic Social Norms]] of a [[Faction]] may trigger positive social consequences in the members of another [[Faction]]. For example, breaking a common [[Diegetic Social Norms\|Diegetic Social Norm]] against [[Stealing]] from one [[Faction]] might be required in order to become a member of a [[Faction]] (e.g. a thieves' guild).

	[[Actions Have Diegetically Social Consequences]] can easily be tied to [[Penalties]] (for not following [[Diegetic Social Norms]]) and [[Rewards]] (for following them). By doing so, game designs can provide both [[Continuous Goals]] and ones with clear closures, e.g. passing the requirements of a [[Social Gatekeepers]]. By having [[Player-Designed Characters]], games can allow players to make these choices before gameplay starts.		[[Actions Have Diegetically Social Consequences]] can easily be tied to [[Penalties]] (for not following [[Diegetic Social Norms]]) and [[Rewards]] (for following them). By doing so, game designs can provide both [[Continuous Goals]] and ones with clear closures, e.g. passing the requirements of a [[Social Gatekeepers]]. By having [[Player-Designed Characters]], games can allow players to make these choices before gameplay starts. [[Gossip]] is interesting as examples of [[Actions Have Diegetically Social Consequences]] as it can both be good to do and tied to [[Penalties]] if discovered.

	Since [[Diegetic Social Norms]] are not only about not doing certain things but also that some actions are expected by others, [[No-Ops]] can also have [[Actions Have Diegetically Social Consequences]]. Another way of framing this is that [[Diegetic Social Norms]] can require [[Diegetic Social Maintenance]] and failure to keep this up leads to consequences.		Since [[Diegetic Social Norms]] are not only about not doing certain things but also that some actions are expected by others, [[No-Ops]] can also have [[Actions Have Diegetically Social Consequences]]. Another way of framing this is that [[Diegetic Social Norms]] can require [[Diegetic Social Maintenance]] and failure to keep this up leads to consequences.
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	[[Either You are with Me or against Me]],		[[Either You are with Me or against Me]],
			[[Gossip]],
	[[Others Fortune affects own Mood]],		[[Others Fortune affects own Mood]],
	[[Tools]]		[[Tools]]

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	[[Continuous Goals]], [[Freedom of Choice]], [[Internal Conflicts]], [[Internal Rivalry]], [[Leaps of Faith]], [[Optional Goals]],		[[Continuous Goals]], [[Freedom of Choice]], [[Internal Conflicts]], [[Internal Rivalry]], [[Leaps of Faith]], [[Optional Goals]],
	[[Own Agenda]],		[[Own Agenda]],
	[[~~Selectable Sets of Goals~~]], [[~~Diegetic Social Maintenance~~]], [[Risk/Reward]],		[[Diegetic Social Maintenance]],
			[[Penalties]],
			[[Rewards]],
			[[Risk/Reward]],
			[[Selectable Sets of Goals]],
	[[Thematic Consistency]]		[[Thematic Consistency]]

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	=== Can Be Modulated By ===		=== Can Be Modulated By ===
	~~[[Penalties]],~~ [[Player-Designed Characters~~]], [[Rewards~~]]		[[Player-Designed Characters]]

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

Staffan Björk at 08:13, 7 August 2015

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	However, [[Internal Conflicts]] and [[Internal Rivalry]] can be achieved by having [[Characters]] belong to several different [[Factions]]. This since it provides opportunities for [[Characters]] with [[Diegetic Social Norms]] from different [[Factions]] to clash when they meet in a [[Factions\|Faction]] they have in common.		However, [[Internal Conflicts]] and [[Internal Rivalry]] can be achieved by having [[Characters]] belong to several different [[Factions]]. This since it provides opportunities for [[Characters]] with [[Diegetic Social Norms]] from different [[Factions]] to clash when they meet in a [[Factions\|Faction]] they have in common.

	Acting against the [[Diegetic Social Norms]] of a [[Faction]] or a [[NPCs\|NPC]] is associated with negative behavior (it can be seen as an example of the		Acting against the [[Diegetic Social Norms]] of a [[Faction]] or a [[NPCs\|NPC]] is associated with negative behavior (it can be seen as an example of the pattern [[Either You are with Me or against Me]]) and should relate to a suitable expression of [[Emotional Attachment]]; this can be part of the rule set for [[Algorithmic Agents]] for [[Agents]] that are not controlled by humans. Examples of actions that may trigger this includes [[Stealing]] [[Game Items]], using illegal [[Tools]], and engaging in [[Combat]]. Acting against [[Diegetic Social Norms]] of a [[Faction]] may trigger positive social consequences in the members of another [[Faction]]. For example, breaking a common [[Diegetic Social Norms\|Diegetic Social Norm]] against [[Stealing]] from one [[Faction]] might be required in order to become a member of a [[Faction]] (e.g. a thieves' guild).
	pattern [[Either You are with Me or against Me]]) and should relate to a suitable expression of [[Emotional Attachment]]; this can be part of the rule set for [[Algorithmic Agents]] for [[Agents]] that are not controlled by humans. Examples of actions that may trigger this includes [[Stealing]] [[Game Items]], using illegal [[Tools]], and engaging in [[Combat]]. Acting against [[Diegetic Social Norms]] of a [[Faction]] may trigger positive social consequences in the members of another [[Faction]]. For example, breaking a common [[Diegetic Social Norms\|Diegetic Social Norm]] against [[Stealing]] from one [[Faction]] might be required in order to become a member of a [[Faction]] (e.g. a thieves' guild).

	[[Actions Have Diegetically Social Consequences]] can easily be tied to [[Penalties]] (for not following [[Diegetic Social Norms]]) and [[Rewards]] (for following them). By doing so, game designs can provide both [[Continuous Goals]] and ones with clear closures, e.g. passing the requirements of a [[Social Gatekeepers]]. By having [[Player-Designed Characters]], games can allow players to make these choices before gameplay starts.		[[Actions Have Diegetically Social Consequences]] can easily be tied to [[Penalties]] (for not following [[Diegetic Social Norms]]) and [[Rewards]] (for following them). By doing so, game designs can provide both [[Continuous Goals]] and ones with clear closures, e.g. passing the requirements of a [[Social Gatekeepers]]. By having [[Player-Designed Characters]], games can allow players to make these choices before gameplay starts.
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	=== Diegetic Aspects ===		=== Diegetic Aspects ===
	Living up to or breaking [[Diegetic Social Norms]] should also be presented diegetically in the reaction of [[NPCs]] in order for [[Thematic Consistency]] to be maintained when this pattern is used.		Living up to or breaking [[Diegetic Social Norms]] should also be presented diegetically in the reaction of [[NPCs]] in order for [[Thematic Consistency]] to be maintained when this pattern is used.

			=== Narration Aspects ===
			The presence of [[Companion Quests]] in games can provide easy means to show that [[Actions Have Diegetically Social Consequences]]. This both through giving players the possibility to show interest in the [[Companions]] by taking on the [[Companion Quests]] but also through the choices they make while performing them. Through having [[Multiple Endings]] based upon the outcome of these [[Quests]] the consequences can become even more pronounced.

	== Consequences ==		== Consequences ==
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	[[Combat]],		[[Combat]],
			[[Companion Quests]],
	[[Diegetic Social Norms]],		[[Diegetic Social Norms]],
	[[Either You are with Me or against Me]],		[[Either You are with Me or against Me]],

Staffan Björk at 11:52, 4 August 2015

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	== Using the pattern ==		== Using the pattern ==
	A typical prerequisite for [[Actions Have Diegetically Social Consequences]] is that there are [[Diegetic Social Norms]] defined for the [[Game Worlds\|Game World]], e.g. [[Either You are with Me or against Me]]. These norms are typically either considered universal (except by [[Outcasts]]) or common for all those belonging to a [[Factions\|Faction]]. A special case is the norms constructed by players belonging to the same [[Parties]] in [[Multiplayer Games]]. Regardless of this, the actual consequences can be enforced by global rules (as for example by the karma system in the [[Fallout series]]), be encoded on an individual level for [[Algorithmic Agents]] based on the traits of [[Characters]], or simply result in changed behaviors and attitudes of the other players. The first of these makes it easy to track the consequences, giving [[Character Defining Actions]], but this may be an emergent feature from the latter two. Besides being based on [[Diegetic Social Norms]], a motivation for [[Actions Have Diegetically Social Consequences]] can be emotional responses that make psychological sense. An example of this is [[Others Fortune affects own Mood]], which arguably should create happiness when people one likes has good fortune and should create schadenfreude when people one dislikes has bad luck.		A typical prerequisite for [[Actions Have Diegetically Social Consequences]] is that there are [[Diegetic Social Norms]] defined for the [[Game Worlds\|Game World]], e.g. [[Either You are with Me or against Me]]. These norms are typically either considered universal (except by [[Outcasts]]) or common for all those belonging to a [[Factions\|Faction]]. A special case is the norms constructed by players belonging to the same [[Parties]] in [[Multiplayer Games]]. Regardless of this, the actual consequences can be enforced by global rules (as for example by the karma system in the [[Fallout series]]), be encoded on an individual level for [[Algorithmic Agents]] based on the traits of [[Characters]], or simply result in changed behaviors and attitudes of the other players. The first of these makes it easy to track the consequences, giving [[Character Defining Actions]] for player-controlled [[Characters]], but this may be an emergent feature from the latter two. Besides being based on [[Diegetic Social Norms]], a motivation for [[Actions Have Diegetically Social Consequences]] can be emotional responses that make psychological sense. An example of this is [[Others Fortune affects own Mood]], which arguably should create happiness when people one likes has good fortune and should create schadenfreude when people one dislikes has bad luck.

	However, [[Internal Conflicts]] and [[Internal Rivalry]] can be achieved by having [[Characters]] belong to several different [[Factions]]. This since it provides opportunities for [[Characters]] with [[Diegetic Social Norms]] from different [[Factions]] to clash when they meet in a [[Factions\|Faction]] they have in common.		However, [[Internal Conflicts]] and [[Internal Rivalry]] can be achieved by having [[Characters]] belong to several different [[Factions]]. This since it provides opportunities for [[Characters]] with [[Diegetic Social Norms]] from different [[Factions]] to clash when they meet in a [[Factions\|Faction]] they have in common.
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	== Relations ==		== Relations ==
	=== Can Instantiate ===		=== Can Instantiate ===
	~~[[Character Defining Actions]],~~ [[Continuous Goals]], [[Freedom of Choice]], [[Internal Conflicts]], [[Internal Rivalry]], [[Leaps of Faith]], [[Optional Goals]],		[[Continuous Goals]], [[Freedom of Choice]], [[Internal Conflicts]], [[Internal Rivalry]], [[Leaps of Faith]], [[Optional Goals]],
	[[Own Agenda]],		[[Own Agenda]],
	[[Selectable Sets of Goals]], [[Diegetic Social Maintenance]], [[Risk/Reward]],		[[Selectable Sets of Goals]], [[Diegetic Social Maintenance]], [[Risk/Reward]],
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	[[Emotional Attachment]]		[[Emotional Attachment]]

			==== with [[Characters]] ====
			[[Character Defining Actions]]

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

Staffan Björk at 21:55, 31 July 2014

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	[[Actions Have Diegetically Social Consequences]] often provided [[Risk/Reward]] situations for players since there might be [[Rewards]] associated with breaking [[Diegetic Social Norms]], either by doing socially unacceptable actions or failing to do expected actions, but also [[Penalties]] if this is detected. Depending on how much information players have received about the possible consequences, this may make the choice to perform the actions [[Leaps of Faith]] or not. If players have the choice of which type of [[Faction]] (or [[Diegetic Social Norms\|Diegetic Social Norm]]) they wish to belong to, [[Actions Have Diegetically Social Consequences]] provides a [[Freedom of Choice]] and can support [[Selectable Sets of Goals]] or [[Optional Goals]].		[[Actions Have Diegetically Social Consequences]] often provided [[Risk/Reward]] situations for players since there might be [[Rewards]] associated with breaking [[Diegetic Social Norms]], either by doing socially unacceptable actions or failing to do expected actions, but also [[Penalties]] if this is detected. Depending on how much information players have received about the possible consequences, this may make the choice to perform the actions [[Leaps of Faith]] or not. If players have the choice of which type of [[Faction]] (or [[Diegetic Social Norms\|Diegetic Social Norm]]) they wish to belong to, [[Actions Have Diegetically Social Consequences]] provides a [[Freedom of Choice]] and can support [[Selectable Sets of Goals]] or [[Optional Goals]].

	[[Actions Have Diegetically Social Consequences]] can create a dynamic between the PC and [[NPCs]] and can introduce new conflicts or potential threats to the goals. For [[NPCs]] which belong to the same [[Factions]] as players, this can easily be modeled as cases of [[Internal Conflicts]]. For [[Companions]] in player-controlled [[Parties]] this changes the freedom in what actions are possible, and the same applies for [[Helpers]] when they are nearby. In addition, [[Actions Have Diegetically Social Consequences]] contributes towards the believability of [[NPCs]] since the pattern can provide [[Thematic Consistency]] when some actions are depicted as being socially unacceptable but still possible to perform. Quite obviously, using [[Algorithmic Agents]] to encode that [[Actions Have Diegetically Social Consequences]] modifies the way the [[Algorithmic Agents]] behave during gameplay.		[[Actions Have Diegetically Social Consequences]] can create a dynamic between the PC and [[NPCs]] and can introduce new conflicts or potential threats to the goals. For [[NPCs]] which belong to the same [[Factions]] as players, this can easily be modeled as cases of [[Internal Conflicts]]. For [[Companions]] in player-controlled [[Parties]] this changes the freedom in what actions are possible, and the same applies for [[Helpers]] when they are nearby. In addition, [[Actions Have Diegetically Social Consequences]] contributes towards the believability of [[NPCs]] since the pattern can provide [[Thematic Consistency]] when some actions are depicted as being socially unacceptable but still possible to perform. Quite obviously, using [[Algorithmic Agents]] to encode that [[Actions Have Diegetically Social Consequences]] modifies the way the [[Algorithmic Agents]] behave during gameplay, and provides means for them to express that they have their [[Own Agenda\|Own Agendas]].

	As mentioned earlier, if [[Actions Have Diegetically Social Consequences]] are added to actions which are required for [[Continuous Goals]] the effect is to create [[Diegetic Social Maintenance]].		As mentioned earlier, if [[Actions Have Diegetically Social Consequences]] are added to actions which are required for [[Continuous Goals]] the effect is to create [[Diegetic Social Maintenance]].
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	== Relations ==		== Relations ==
	=== Can Instantiate ===		=== Can Instantiate ===
	[[Character Defining Actions]], [[Continuous Goals]], [[Freedom of Choice]], [[Internal Conflicts]], [[Internal Rivalry]], [[Leaps of Faith]], [[Optional Goals]], [[Selectable Sets of Goals]], [[Diegetic Social Maintenance]], [[Risk/Reward]],		[[Character Defining Actions]], [[Continuous Goals]], [[Freedom of Choice]], [[Internal Conflicts]], [[Internal Rivalry]], [[Leaps of Faith]], [[Optional Goals]],
			[[Own Agenda]],
			[[Selectable Sets of Goals]], [[Diegetic Social Maintenance]], [[Risk/Reward]],
	[[Thematic Consistency]]		[[Thematic Consistency]]

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	== Using the pattern ==		== Using the pattern ==
	A prerequisite for [[Actions Have Diegetically Social Consequences]] is that there are [[Diegetic Social Norms]] defined for the [[Game Worlds\|Game World]]. These norms are typically either considered universal (except by [[Outcasts]]) or common for all those belonging to a [[Factions\|Faction]]. A special case is the norms constructed by players belonging to the same [[Parties]] in [[Multiplayer Games]]. Regardless of this, the actual consequences can be enforced by global rules (as for example by the karma system in the [[Fallout series]]), be encoded on an individual level for [[Algorithmic Agents]] based on the traits of [[Characters]], or simply result in changed behaviors and attitudes of the other players. The first of these makes it easy to track the consequences, giving [[Character Defining Actions]], but this may be an emergent feature from the latter two.		A typical prerequisite for [[Actions Have Diegetically Social Consequences]] is that there are [[Diegetic Social Norms]] defined for the [[Game Worlds\|Game World]], e.g. [[Either You are with Me or against Me]]. These norms are typically either considered universal (except by [[Outcasts]]) or common for all those belonging to a [[Factions\|Faction]]. A special case is the norms constructed by players belonging to the same [[Parties]] in [[Multiplayer Games]]. Regardless of this, the actual consequences can be enforced by global rules (as for example by the karma system in the [[Fallout series]]), be encoded on an individual level for [[Algorithmic Agents]] based on the traits of [[Characters]], or simply result in changed behaviors and attitudes of the other players. The first of these makes it easy to track the consequences, giving [[Character Defining Actions]], but this may be an emergent feature from the latter two. Besides being based on [[Diegetic Social Norms]], a motivation for [[Actions Have Diegetically Social Consequences]] can be emotional responses that make psychological sense. An example of this is [[Others Fortune affects own Mood]], which arguably should create happiness when people one likes has good fortune and should create schadenfreude when people one dislikes has bad luck.

	However, [[Internal Conflicts]] and [[Internal Rivalry]] can be achieved by having [[Characters]] belong to several different [[Factions]]. This since it provides opportunities for [[Characters]] with [[Diegetic Social Norms]] from different [[Factions]] to clash when they meet in a [[Factions\|Faction]] they have in common.		However, [[Internal Conflicts]] and [[Internal Rivalry]] can be achieved by having [[Characters]] belong to several different [[Factions]]. This since it provides opportunities for [[Characters]] with [[Diegetic Social Norms]] from different [[Factions]] to clash when they meet in a [[Factions\|Faction]] they have in common.

	Acting against the [[Diegetic Social Norms]] of a [[Faction]] or a [[NPCs\|NPC]] is associated with negative behavior and should relate to a suitable expression of [[Emotional Attachment]]; this can be part of the rule set for [[Algorithmic Agents]] for [[Agents]] that are not controlled by humans. Examples of actions that may trigger this includes [[Stealing]] [[Game Items]], using illegal [[Tools]], and engaging in [[Combat]]. Acting against [[Diegetic Social Norms]] of a [[Faction]] may trigger positive social consequences in the members of another [[Faction]]. For example, breaking a common [[Diegetic Social Norms\|Diegetic Social Norm]] against [[Stealing]] from one [[Faction]] might be required in order to become a member of a [[Faction]] (e.g. a thieves' guild).		Acting against the [[Diegetic Social Norms]] of a [[Faction]] or a [[NPCs\|NPC]] is associated with negative behavior (it can be seen as an example of the
			pattern [[Either You are with Me or against Me]]) and should relate to a suitable expression of [[Emotional Attachment]]; this can be part of the rule set for [[Algorithmic Agents]] for [[Agents]] that are not controlled by humans. Examples of actions that may trigger this includes [[Stealing]] [[Game Items]], using illegal [[Tools]], and engaging in [[Combat]]. Acting against [[Diegetic Social Norms]] of a [[Faction]] may trigger positive social consequences in the members of another [[Faction]]. For example, breaking a common [[Diegetic Social Norms\|Diegetic Social Norm]] against [[Stealing]] from one [[Faction]] might be required in order to become a member of a [[Faction]] (e.g. a thieves' guild).

	[[Actions Have Diegetically Social Consequences]] can easily be tied to [[Penalties]] (for not following [[Diegetic Social Norms]]) and [[Rewards]] (for following them). By doing so, game designs can provide both [[Continuous Goals]] and ones with clear closures, e.g. passing the requirements of a [[Social Gatekeepers]]. By having [[Player-Designed Characters]], games can allow players to make these choices before gameplay starts.		[[Actions Have Diegetically Social Consequences]] can easily be tied to [[Penalties]] (for not following [[Diegetic Social Norms]]) and [[Rewards]] (for following them). By doing so, game designs can provide both [[Continuous Goals]] and ones with clear closures, e.g. passing the requirements of a [[Social Gatekeepers]]. By having [[Player-Designed Characters]], games can allow players to make these choices before gameplay starts.
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			[[Either You are with Me or against Me]],
			[[Others Fortune affects own Mood]],
	[[Tools]]		[[Tools]]

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	However, [[Internal Conflicts]] and [[Internal Rivalry]] can be achieved by having [[Characters]] belong to several different [[Factions]]. This since it provides opportunities for [[Characters]] with [[Diegetic Social Norms]] from different [[Factions]] to clash when they meet in a [[Factions\|Faction]] they have in common.		However, [[Internal Conflicts]] and [[Internal Rivalry]] can be achieved by having [[Characters]] belong to several different [[Factions]]. This since it provides opportunities for [[Characters]] with [[Diegetic Social Norms]] from different [[Factions]] to clash when they meet in a [[Factions\|Faction]] they have in common.

	Acting against the [[Diegetic Social Norms]] of a [[Faction]] or a [[NPCs\|NPC]] is associated with negative behavior and should relate to a suitable expression of [[Emotional Attachment]]. Examples of actions that may trigger this includes [[Stealing]] [[Game Items]], using illegal [[Tools]], and engaging in [[Combat]]. Acting against [[Diegetic Social Norms]] of a [[Faction]] may trigger positive social consequences in the members of another [[Faction]]. For example, breaking a common [[Diegetic Social Norms\|Diegetic Social Norm]] against [[Stealing]] from one [[Faction]] might be required in order to become a member of a [[Faction]] (e.g. a thieves' guild).		Acting against the [[Diegetic Social Norms]] of a [[Faction]] or a [[NPCs\|NPC]] is associated with negative behavior and should relate to a suitable expression of [[Emotional Attachment]]; this can be part of the rule set for [[Algorithmic Agents]] for [[Agents]] that are not controlled by humans. Examples of actions that may trigger this includes [[Stealing]] [[Game Items]], using illegal [[Tools]], and engaging in [[Combat]]. Acting against [[Diegetic Social Norms]] of a [[Faction]] may trigger positive social consequences in the members of another [[Faction]]. For example, breaking a common [[Diegetic Social Norms\|Diegetic Social Norm]] against [[Stealing]] from one [[Faction]] might be required in order to become a member of a [[Faction]] (e.g. a thieves' guild).

	[[Actions Have Diegetically Social Consequences]] can easily be tied to [[Penalties]] (for not following [[Diegetic Social Norms]]) and [[Rewards]] (for following them). By doing so, game designs can provide both [[Continuous Goals]] and ones with clear closures, e.g. passing the requirements of a [[Social Gatekeepers]]. By having [[Player-Designed Characters]], games can allow players to make these choices before gameplay starts.		[[Actions Have Diegetically Social Consequences]] can easily be tied to [[Penalties]] (for not following [[Diegetic Social Norms]]) and [[Rewards]] (for following them). By doing so, game designs can provide both [[Continuous Goals]] and ones with clear closures, e.g. passing the requirements of a [[Social Gatekeepers]]. By having [[Player-Designed Characters]], games can allow players to make these choices before gameplay starts.
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	== Relations ==		== Relations ==
	=== Can Instantiate ===		=== Can Instantiate ===
	[[Character Defining Actions]], [[Continuous Goals]], ~~[[Emotional Attachment]],~~ [[Freedom of Choice]], [[Internal Conflicts]], [[Internal Rivalry]], [[Leaps of Faith]], [[Optional Goals]], [[Selectable Sets of Goals]], [[Diegetic Social Maintenance]], [[Risk/Reward]],		[[Character Defining Actions]], [[Continuous Goals]], [[Freedom of Choice]], [[Internal Conflicts]], [[Internal Rivalry]], [[Leaps of Faith]], [[Optional Goals]], [[Selectable Sets of Goals]], [[Diegetic Social Maintenance]], [[Risk/Reward]],
	[[Thematic Consistency]]		[[Thematic Consistency]]

			==== with [[Algorithmic Agents]] ====
			[[Emotional Attachment]]

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