Ammunition - Revision history

Staffan Björk: /* Can Be Modulated By */

2022-08-03T08:20:41Z

Can Be Modulated By

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	[[Loot]],		[[Loot]],
	[[New Abilities]],		[[New Abilities]],
	~~[[Pick-Ups]],~~
	[[Regenerating Resources]],		[[Regenerating Resources]],
	[[Resource Caps]],		[[Resource Caps]],

Staffan Björk: /* Using the pattern */

2022-08-03T08:19:43Z

Using the pattern

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	[[Regenerating Resources]] can be used on [[Ammunition]] but may only work for certain thematic types of [[Ammunition]] if [[Thematic Consistency]] is to be maintained. An alternative to using [[Ammunition]] in a game is to instead use [[Cooldown]] since these have similar effects on gameplay, and may be more thematically compatible with [[Regenerating Resources]].		[[Regenerating Resources]] can be used on [[Ammunition]] but may only work for certain thematic types of [[Ammunition]] if [[Thematic Consistency]] is to be maintained. An alternative to using [[Ammunition]] in a game is to instead use [[Cooldown]] since these have similar effects on gameplay, and may be more thematically compatible with [[Regenerating Resources]].

	[[Ammunition]] can be various diegetically present in games ranging from being fully abstract to being full-fledged [[Game Items]]. Having ~~them as a~~ [[Pick-Ups]] is a middle-ground choice.		[[Ammunition]] can be various diegetically present in games ranging from being fully abstract to being full-fledged [[Game Items]]. Having [[Pick-Ups]] as [[Ammunition]] is a middle-ground choice.

	== Consequences ==		== Consequences ==

Staffan Björk at 08:16, 3 August 2022

2022-08-03T08:16:26Z

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	[[Regenerating Resources]] can be used on [[Ammunition]] but may only work for certain thematic types of [[Ammunition]] if [[Thematic Consistency]] is to be maintained. An alternative to using [[Ammunition]] in a game is to instead use [[Cooldown]] since these have similar effects on gameplay, and may be more thematically compatible with [[Regenerating Resources]].		[[Regenerating Resources]] can be used on [[Ammunition]] but may only work for certain thematic types of [[Ammunition]] if [[Thematic Consistency]] is to be maintained. An alternative to using [[Ammunition]] in a game is to instead use [[Cooldown]] since these have similar effects on gameplay, and may be more thematically compatible with [[Regenerating Resources]].

			[[Ammunition]] can be various diegetically present in games ranging from being fully abstract to being full-fledged [[Game Items]]. Having them as a [[Pick-Ups]] is a middle-ground choice.

	== Consequences ==		== Consequences ==
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	[[Facilitating Rewards]],		[[Facilitating Rewards]],
	[[Freedom of Choice]],		[[Freedom of Choice]],
			[[Game Items]],
	[[Non-Localized Resources]],		[[Non-Localized Resources]],
			[[Pick-Ups]],
	[[Resources]],		[[Resources]],
	[[Sustenance Rewards]],		[[Sustenance Rewards]],

Staffan Björk at 08:34, 3 September 2016

2016-09-03T08:34:34Z

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	While [[Ammunition]] is a [[Resources\|Resource]] and can quite naturally be a [[Limited Resources]] that need to be collected as [[Pick-Ups]] or from [[Loot]] or [[Trading]], it does not need to be so. [[Resource Caps]] are a quite common modification that limits players possibilities to hoard [[Ammunition]] when it is plentiful, and thereby make it more of a [[Limited Resources]]. However, [[Ammunition]] can be [[Limited Resources]] in another way - having to reload (which requires [[Downtime]]) makes the shots in one's magazine a [[Limited Resources]] even if they are unlimited in the game. While depletion of [[Ammunition]] is typically the cause of using [[Weapons]], they can also be removed as [[Damage]] as [[Energy Penalties]].		While [[Ammunition]] is a [[Resources\|Resource]] and can quite naturally be a [[Limited Resources]] that need to be collected as [[Pick-Ups]] or from [[Loot]] or [[Trading]], it does not need to be so. [[Resource Caps]] are a quite common modification that limits players possibilities to hoard [[Ammunition]] when it is plentiful, and thereby make it more of a [[Limited Resources]]. However, [[Ammunition]] can be [[Limited Resources]] in another way - having to reload (which requires [[Downtime]]) makes the shots in one's magazine a [[Limited Resources]] even if they are unlimited in the game. While depletion of [[Ammunition]] is typically the cause of using [[Weapons]], they can also be removed as [[Damage]] as [[Energy Penalties]].

	Several different types of [[Ammunition]] can exist for one type of [[Weapons]], and is typically done to allow [[Improved Abilities]]. This can be simply as part of creating increased power levels as gameplay progresses so that a [[Red Queen ~~Dilemma~~]] can be maintained. It may however also be to let players selected between different types of [[Improved Abilities]], e.g. ones that target specific [[Vulnerabilities]]. The [[Improved Abilities]] may be balanced by [[Decreased Abilities]] to require players to do [[Trade-Offs]]. Varieties of [[Ammunition]] may in some cases provide [[New Abilities]] rather than [[Improved Abilities]], e.g. by being incendiary.		Several different types of [[Ammunition]] can exist for one type of [[Weapons]], and is typically done to allow [[Improved Abilities]]. This can be simply as part of creating increased power levels as gameplay progresses so that [[Red Queen Dilemmas]] can be maintained. It may however also be to let players selected between different types of [[Improved Abilities]], e.g. ones that target specific [[Vulnerabilities]]. The [[Improved Abilities]] may be balanced by [[Decreased Abilities]] to require players to do [[Trade-Offs]]. Varieties of [[Ammunition]] may in some cases provide [[New Abilities]] rather than [[Improved Abilities]], e.g. by being incendiary.

	[[Regenerating Resources]] can be used on [[Ammunition]] but may only work for certain thematic types of [[Ammunition]] if [[Thematic Consistency]] is to be maintained. An alternative to using [[Ammunition]] in a game is to instead use [[Cooldown]] since these have similar effects on gameplay, and may be more thematically compatible with [[Regenerating Resources]].		[[Regenerating Resources]] can be used on [[Ammunition]] but may only work for certain thematic types of [[Ammunition]] if [[Thematic Consistency]] is to be maintained. An alternative to using [[Ammunition]] in a game is to instead use [[Cooldown]] since these have similar effects on gameplay, and may be more thematically compatible with [[Regenerating Resources]].

Staffan Björk at 10:10, 5 September 2015

2015-09-05T10:10:58Z

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	== Consequences ==		== Consequences ==
	[[Ammunition]] is a design choice for requiring [[Resources]] to use [[Weapons]]. When they are [[Limited Resources]], or even when reloading [[Ammunition]] requires [[Downtime]], the use of the [[Ammunition]] pattern promotes [[Tactical Planning]]. [[Resource Management]] often becomes an issue when [[Ammunition]] is a [[Limited Resources]]. It can be either be a [[Facilitating Rewards\|Facilitating]] or [[Sustenance Rewards\|Sustenance Reward]] depending on the situation and overall game design.		[[Ammunition]] is a design choice for requiring [[Resources]] to use [[Weapons]], and are typically [[Non-Localized Resources]] when attained. When they are [[Limited Resources]], or even when reloading [[Ammunition]] requires [[Downtime]], the use of the [[Ammunition]] pattern promotes [[Tactical Planning]]. [[Resource Management]] often becomes an issue when [[Ammunition]] is a [[Limited Resources]]. It can be either be a [[Facilitating Rewards\|Facilitating]] or [[Sustenance Rewards\|Sustenance Reward]] depending on the situation and overall game design.

	When players have several different types of [[Ammunition]] to choose from for a particular type of weapon, this provides players with a [[Freedom of Choice]]. When the access to more specialized [[Ammunition]] is limited, this can in principle make the [[Abilities]] they provide into [[Temporary Abilities]].		When players have several different types of [[Ammunition]] to choose from for a particular type of weapon, this provides players with a [[Freedom of Choice]]. When the access to more specialized [[Ammunition]] is limited, this can in principle make the [[Abilities]] they provide into [[Temporary Abilities]].
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	[[Facilitating Rewards]],		[[Facilitating Rewards]],
	[[Freedom of Choice]],		[[Freedom of Choice]],
			[[Non-Localized Resources]],
	[[Resources]],		[[Resources]],
	[[Sustenance Rewards]],		[[Sustenance Rewards]],

Staffan Björk at 13:17, 24 August 2015

2015-08-24T13:17:03Z

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	[[Ammunition]] are [[Resources]] modulating [[Weapons]]. Designing them consists of selecting first which [[Weapons]] need to use [[Ammunition]] and then how players can get hold of it.		[[Ammunition]] are [[Resources]] modulating [[Weapons]]. Designing them consists of selecting first which [[Weapons]] need to use [[Ammunition]] and then how players can get hold of it.

	While [[Ammunition]] is a [[Resources\|Resource]] and can quite naturally be a [[Limited Resources]] that need to be collected as [[Pick-Ups]] or from [[Loot]] or [[Trading]], it does not need to be so. [[Resource Caps]] are a quite common modification that limits players possibilities to hoard [[Ammunition]] when it is plentiful, and thereby make it more of a [[Limited Resources]]. However, [[Ammunition]] can be [[Limited Resources]] in another way - having to reload (which requires [[Downtime]]) makes the shots in one's magazine a [[Limited Resources]] even if they are unlimited in the game.		While [[Ammunition]] is a [[Resources\|Resource]] and can quite naturally be a [[Limited Resources]] that need to be collected as [[Pick-Ups]] or from [[Loot]] or [[Trading]], it does not need to be so. [[Resource Caps]] are a quite common modification that limits players possibilities to hoard [[Ammunition]] when it is plentiful, and thereby make it more of a [[Limited Resources]]. However, [[Ammunition]] can be [[Limited Resources]] in another way - having to reload (which requires [[Downtime]]) makes the shots in one's magazine a [[Limited Resources]] even if they are unlimited in the game. While depletion of [[Ammunition]] is typically the cause of using [[Weapons]], they can also be removed as [[Damage]] as [[Energy Penalties]].

	Several different types of [[Ammunition]] can exist for one type of [[Weapons]], and is typically done to allow [[Improved Abilities]]. This can be simply as part of creating increased power levels as gameplay progresses so that a [[Red Queen Dilemma]] can be maintained. It may however also be to let players selected between different types of [[Improved Abilities]], e.g. ones that target specific [[Vulnerabilities]]. The [[Improved Abilities]] may be balanced by [[Decreased Abilities]] to require players to do [[Trade-Offs]]. Varieties of [[Ammunition]] may in some cases provide [[New Abilities]] rather than [[Improved Abilities]], e.g. by being incendiary.		Several different types of [[Ammunition]] can exist for one type of [[Weapons]], and is typically done to allow [[Improved Abilities]]. This can be simply as part of creating increased power levels as gameplay progresses so that a [[Red Queen Dilemma]] can be maintained. It may however also be to let players selected between different types of [[Improved Abilities]], e.g. ones that target specific [[Vulnerabilities]]. The [[Improved Abilities]] may be balanced by [[Decreased Abilities]] to require players to do [[Trade-Offs]]. Varieties of [[Ammunition]] may in some cases provide [[New Abilities]] rather than [[Improved Abilities]], e.g. by being incendiary.
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	[[Sustenance Rewards]],		[[Sustenance Rewards]],
	[[Temporary Abilities]]		[[Temporary Abilities]]

			==== with [[Damage]] ====
			[[Energy Penalties]]

	==== with [[Downtime]] or [[Limited Resources]] ====		==== with [[Downtime]] or [[Limited Resources]] ====

Staffan Björk: /* Consequences */

2015-08-13T08:03:04Z

Consequences

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	== Consequences ==		== Consequences ==
	[[Ammunition]] is a design choice for requiring [[Resources]] to use [[Weapons]]. When they are [[Limited Resources]], or even when reloading [[Ammunition]] requires [[Downtime]], the use of the [[Ammunition]] pattern promotes [[Tactical Planning]]. [[Resource Management]] often becomes an issue when [[Ammunition]] is a [[Limited Resources]].		[[Ammunition]] is a design choice for requiring [[Resources]] to use [[Weapons]]. When they are [[Limited Resources]], or even when reloading [[Ammunition]] requires [[Downtime]], the use of the [[Ammunition]] pattern promotes [[Tactical Planning]]. [[Resource Management]] often becomes an issue when [[Ammunition]] is a [[Limited Resources]]. It can be either be a [[Facilitating Rewards\|Facilitating]] or [[Sustenance Rewards\|Sustenance Reward]] depending on the situation and overall game design.

	When players have several different types of [[Ammunition]] to choose from for a particular type of weapon, this provides players with a [[Freedom of Choice]]. When the access to more specialized [[Ammunition]] is limited, this can in principle make the [[Abilities]] they provide into [[Temporary Abilities]].		When players have several different types of [[Ammunition]] to choose from for a particular type of weapon, this provides players with a [[Freedom of Choice]]. When the access to more specialized [[Ammunition]] is limited, this can in principle make the [[Abilities]] they provide into [[Temporary Abilities]].

Staffan Björk: /* Can Instantiate */

2015-08-13T08:02:13Z

Can Instantiate

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	[[Sustenance Rewards]],		[[Sustenance Rewards]],
	[[Temporary Abilities]],		[[Temporary Abilities]]

	==== with [[Downtime]] or [[Limited Resources]] ====		==== with [[Downtime]] or [[Limited Resources]] ====

Staffan Björk at 08:02, 13 August 2015

2015-08-13T08:02:03Z

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	=== Can Instantiate ===		=== Can Instantiate ===
	[[Abilities]],		[[Abilities]],
			[[Facilitating Rewards]],
	[[Freedom of Choice]],		[[Freedom of Choice]],
	[[Resources]],		[[Resources]],
			[[Sustenance Rewards]],
	[[Temporary Abilities]],		[[Temporary Abilities]],

Staffan Björk at 10:38, 18 January 2015

2015-01-18T10:38:12Z

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	Several different types of [[Ammunition]] can exist for one type of [[Weapons]], and is typically done to allow [[Improved Abilities]]. This can be simply as part of creating increased power levels as gameplay progresses so that a [[Red Queen Dilemma]] can be maintained. It may however also be to let players selected between different types of [[Improved Abilities]], e.g. ones that target specific [[Vulnerabilities]]. The [[Improved Abilities]] may be balanced by [[Decreased Abilities]] to require players to do [[Trade-Offs]]. Varieties of [[Ammunition]] may in some cases provide [[New Abilities]] rather than [[Improved Abilities]], e.g. by being incendiary.		Several different types of [[Ammunition]] can exist for one type of [[Weapons]], and is typically done to allow [[Improved Abilities]]. This can be simply as part of creating increased power levels as gameplay progresses so that a [[Red Queen Dilemma]] can be maintained. It may however also be to let players selected between different types of [[Improved Abilities]], e.g. ones that target specific [[Vulnerabilities]]. The [[Improved Abilities]] may be balanced by [[Decreased Abilities]] to require players to do [[Trade-Offs]]. Varieties of [[Ammunition]] may in some cases provide [[New Abilities]] rather than [[Improved Abilities]], e.g. by being incendiary.

	An alternative to using [[Ammunition]] in a game is to instead use [[Cooldown]] since these have similar effects on gameplay.		[[Regenerating Resources]] can be used on [[Ammunition]] but may only work for certain thematic types of [[Ammunition]] if [[Thematic Consistency]] is to be maintained. An alternative to using [[Ammunition]] in a game is to instead use [[Cooldown]] since these have similar effects on gameplay, and may be more thematically compatible with [[Regenerating Resources]].

	== Consequences ==		== Consequences ==
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	[[New Abilities]],		[[New Abilities]],
	[[Pick-Ups]],		[[Pick-Ups]],
			[[Regenerating Resources]],
	[[Resource Caps]],		[[Resource Caps]],
	[[Trading]],		[[Trading]],