Armor - Revision history

Staffan Björk at 12:44, 24 August 2015

2015-08-24T12:44:51Z

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	While some games limit use of [[Armor]] to specific ''classes'', often more or less the same as [[Functional Roles]], others make the useful only to specific [[Characters]] (e.g. [[Dragon Age II]]). Related to this is how many pieces of [[Armor]] may be used, it is common to use a [[Equipment Slots\|Equipment Slot]] system so that only one piece of a particular type of [[Armor]] (e.g. helmet, breastplate, etc.) can be equipped at the same time, or that there are rules for layering armor (e.g. [[GURPS]] and [[Hârnmaster]]).		While some games limit use of [[Armor]] to specific ''classes'', often more or less the same as [[Functional Roles]], others make the useful only to specific [[Characters]] (e.g. [[Dragon Age II]]). Related to this is how many pieces of [[Armor]] may be used, it is common to use a [[Equipment Slots\|Equipment Slot]] system so that only one piece of a particular type of [[Armor]] (e.g. helmet, breastplate, etc.) can be equipped at the same time, or that there are rules for layering armor (e.g. [[GURPS]] and [[Hârnmaster]]).

	Like for most [[Equipment]], there are several options for [[Armor]]. One is to assign a weight to them as a way to affect carrying capabilities, another is to make them be affected by [[Deterioration]]. For providing [[Trade-Offs]] or [[Balancing Effects]], [[Armor]] can modulating [[Skills]] or [[Attributes]] by giving [[Decreased Abilities]]. Determining if [[Upgrades]] should be available is another option, and if they are if these should make use of a [[Sockets]] system. For games using [[Sets]], it is common to have [[Sets]] of [[Armor]] or possible combinations of [[Weapons]] and [[Armor]].		Like for most [[Equipment]], there are several options for [[Armor]]. One is to assign a weight to them as a way to affect carrying capabilities, another is to make them be affected by [[Deterioration]]. For providing [[Trade-Offs]] or [[Balancing Effects]], [[Armor]] can modulating [[Skills]] or [[Attributes]] by giving [[Decreased Abilities]]. Determining if [[Upgrades]] should be available is another option, and if they are if these should make use of a [[Sockets]] system. For games using [[Sets]], it is common to have [[Sets]] of [[Armor]] or possible combinations of [[Weapons]] and [[Armor]]. Another option is to let [[Damage]] affect [[Armor]] (besides [[Health]] typically). This combination creates a form of indirect [[Energy Penalties]] since losing all [[Armor]] doesn't lead to [[Life Penalties]] but makes it more likely.

	Common ways of letting players get access to [[Armor]] is as part of [[Loot]], through [[Trading]], or as [[Pick-Ups]] (when they are a [[Resources\|Resource]]). For games with [[Endgame]] phases, otherwise not available [[Armor]] may be [[Loot]] from [[Endgame Quests]] to provide means for players to improve even if they have reached the last development stages (typically [[Character Levels]]).		Common ways of letting players get access to [[Armor]] is as part of [[Loot]], through [[Trading]], or as [[Pick-Ups]] (when they are a [[Resources\|Resource]]). For games with [[Endgame]] phases, otherwise not available [[Armor]] may be [[Loot]] from [[Endgame Quests]] to provide means for players to improve even if they have reached the last development stages (typically [[Character Levels]]).
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	[[Sets]]		[[Sets]]

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			[[Energy Penalties]]

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Staffan Björk: /* Using the pattern */

2015-08-07T10:50:13Z

Using the pattern

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	Like for most [[Equipment]], there are several options for [[Armor]]. One is to assign a weight to them as a way to affect carrying capabilities, another is to make them be affected by [[Deterioration]]. For providing [[Trade-Offs]] or [[Balancing Effects]], [[Armor]] can modulating [[Skills]] or [[Attributes]] by giving [[Decreased Abilities]]. Determining if [[Upgrades]] should be available is another option, and if they are if these should make use of a [[Sockets]] system. For games using [[Sets]], it is common to have [[Sets]] of [[Armor]] or possible combinations of [[Weapons]] and [[Armor]].		Like for most [[Equipment]], there are several options for [[Armor]]. One is to assign a weight to them as a way to affect carrying capabilities, another is to make them be affected by [[Deterioration]]. For providing [[Trade-Offs]] or [[Balancing Effects]], [[Armor]] can modulating [[Skills]] or [[Attributes]] by giving [[Decreased Abilities]]. Determining if [[Upgrades]] should be available is another option, and if they are if these should make use of a [[Sockets]] system. For games using [[Sets]], it is common to have [[Sets]] of [[Armor]] or possible combinations of [[Weapons]] and [[Armor]].

	Common ways of letting players get access to [[Armor]] is as part of [[Loot]], through [[Trading]], or as [[Pick-Ups]] (when they are a [[Resources\|Resource]]). For games with [[Endgame]] phases, otherwise not available [[~~Armors~~]] may be [[Loot]] from [[Endgame Quests]] to provide means for players to improve even if they have reached the last development stages (typically [[Character Levels]]).		Common ways of letting players get access to [[Armor]] is as part of [[Loot]], through [[Trading]], or as [[Pick-Ups]] (when they are a [[Resources\|Resource]]). For games with [[Endgame]] phases, otherwise not available [[Armor]] may be [[Loot]] from [[Endgame Quests]] to provide means for players to improve even if they have reached the last development stages (typically [[Character Levels]]).

	=== Diegetic Aspects ===		=== Diegetic Aspects ===

Staffan Björk at 10:46, 7 August 2015

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	Like for most [[Equipment]], there are several options for [[Armor]]. One is to assign a weight to them as a way to affect carrying capabilities, another is to make them be affected by [[Deterioration]]. For providing [[Trade-Offs]] or [[Balancing Effects]], [[Armor]] can modulating [[Skills]] or [[Attributes]] by giving [[Decreased Abilities]]. Determining if [[Upgrades]] should be available is another option, and if they are if these should make use of a [[Sockets]] system. For games using [[Sets]], it is common to have [[Sets]] of [[Armor]] or possible combinations of [[Weapons]] and [[Armor]].		Like for most [[Equipment]], there are several options for [[Armor]]. One is to assign a weight to them as a way to affect carrying capabilities, another is to make them be affected by [[Deterioration]]. For providing [[Trade-Offs]] or [[Balancing Effects]], [[Armor]] can modulating [[Skills]] or [[Attributes]] by giving [[Decreased Abilities]]. Determining if [[Upgrades]] should be available is another option, and if they are if these should make use of a [[Sockets]] system. For games using [[Sets]], it is common to have [[Sets]] of [[Armor]] or possible combinations of [[Weapons]] and [[Armor]].

	Common ways of letting players get access to [[Armor]] is as part of [[Loot]], through [[Trading]], or as [[Pick-Ups]] (when they are a [[Resources\|Resource]]).		Common ways of letting players get access to [[Armor]] is as part of [[Loot]], through [[Trading]], or as [[Pick-Ups]] (when they are a [[Resources\|Resource]]). For games with [[Endgame]] phases, otherwise not available [[Armors]] may be [[Loot]] from [[Endgame Quests]] to provide means for players to improve even if they have reached the last development stages (typically [[Character Levels]]).

	=== Diegetic Aspects ===		=== Diegetic Aspects ===
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	[[Deterioration]],		[[Deterioration]],
			[[Endgame Quests]],
	[[Equipment Slots]],		[[Equipment Slots]],
	[[Live Action Roleplaying]],		[[Live Action Roleplaying]],

Staffan Björk: /* History */

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History

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	== History ==		== History ==
	New pattern created in this wiki.		New pattern created for this wiki by [[User:Staffan Björk\|Staffan Björk]].

	== References ==		== References ==
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	== Acknowledgements ==		== Acknowledgements ==

Staffan Björk at 16:01, 11 August 2011

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	=== Diegetic Aspects ===		=== Diegetic Aspects ===
	It is quite common to change the visual appearance of [[Avatars]] if they are equipped with [[Armor]], both to indicate this status to the players controlling them and those players encountering them.		It is quite common to change the visual appearance of [[Avatars]] if they are equipped with [[Armor]], both to indicate this status to the players controlling them and those players encountering them.

			=== Interface Aspects ===
			In games where [[Armor]] is to be used as part of [[Live Action Roleplaying]], they may need to not only look like real [[Armor]] but also provide some protection.

	== Consequences ==		== Consequences ==
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	[[Equipment Slots]],		[[Equipment Slots]],
			[[Live Action Roleplaying]],
	[[Loot]],		[[Loot]],
	[[Pick-Ups]],		[[Pick-Ups]],

Staffan Björk at 11:10, 4 August 2011

2011-08-04T11:10:24Z

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	While some games limit use of [[Armor]] to specific ''classes'', often more or less the same as [[Functional Roles]], others make the useful only to specific [[Characters]] (e.g. [[Dragon Age II]]). Related to this is how many pieces of [[Armor]] may be used, it is common to use a [[Equipment Slots\|Equipment Slot]] system so that only one piece of a particular type of [[Armor]] (e.g. helmet, breastplate, etc.) can be equipped at the same time, or that there are rules for layering armor (e.g. [[GURPS]] and [[Hârnmaster]]).		While some games limit use of [[Armor]] to specific ''classes'', often more or less the same as [[Functional Roles]], others make the useful only to specific [[Characters]] (e.g. [[Dragon Age II]]). Related to this is how many pieces of [[Armor]] may be used, it is common to use a [[Equipment Slots\|Equipment Slot]] system so that only one piece of a particular type of [[Armor]] (e.g. helmet, breastplate, etc.) can be equipped at the same time, or that there are rules for layering armor (e.g. [[GURPS]] and [[Hârnmaster]]).

	Like for most [[Equipment]], there are several options for [[Armor]]. One is to assign a weight to them as a way to affect carrying capabilities, another is to make them be affected by [[Deterioration]]. For providing [[~~Tradeoffs~~]] or [[Balancing Effects]], [[Armor]] can modulating [[Skills]] or [[Attributes]] by giving [[Decreased Abilities]]. Determining if [[Upgrades]] should be available is another option, and if they are if these should make use of a [[Sockets]] system. For games using [[Sets]], it is common to have [[Sets]] of [[Armor]] or possible combinations of [[Weapons]] and [[Armor]].		Like for most [[Equipment]], there are several options for [[Armor]]. One is to assign a weight to them as a way to affect carrying capabilities, another is to make them be affected by [[Deterioration]]. For providing [[Trade-Offs]] or [[Balancing Effects]], [[Armor]] can modulating [[Skills]] or [[Attributes]] by giving [[Decreased Abilities]]. Determining if [[Upgrades]] should be available is another option, and if they are if these should make use of a [[Sockets]] system. For games using [[Sets]], it is common to have [[Sets]] of [[Armor]] or possible combinations of [[Weapons]] and [[Armor]].

	Common ways of letting players get access to [[Armor]] is as part of [[Loot]], through [[Trading]], or as [[Pick-Ups]] (when they are a [[Resources\|Resource]]).		Common ways of letting players get access to [[Armor]] is as part of [[Loot]], through [[Trading]], or as [[Pick-Ups]] (when they are a [[Resources\|Resource]]).
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	[[Balancing Effects]],		[[Balancing Effects]],
	[[~~Tradeoffs~~]]		[[Trade-Offs]]

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

Staffan Björk at 10:14, 1 August 2011

2011-08-01T10:14:33Z

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	While some games limit use of [[Armor]] to specific ''classes'', often more or less the same as [[Functional Roles]], others make the useful only to specific [[Characters]] (e.g. [[Dragon Age II]]). Related to this is how many pieces of [[Armor]] may be used, it is common to use a [[Equipment Slots\|Equipment Slot]] system so that only one piece of a particular type of [[Armor]] (e.g. helmet, breastplate, etc.) can be equipped at the same time, or that there are rules for layering armor (e.g. [[GURPS]] and [[Hârnmaster]]).		While some games limit use of [[Armor]] to specific ''classes'', often more or less the same as [[Functional Roles]], others make the useful only to specific [[Characters]] (e.g. [[Dragon Age II]]). Related to this is how many pieces of [[Armor]] may be used, it is common to use a [[Equipment Slots\|Equipment Slot]] system so that only one piece of a particular type of [[Armor]] (e.g. helmet, breastplate, etc.) can be equipped at the same time, or that there are rules for layering armor (e.g. [[GURPS]] and [[Hârnmaster]]).

	~~There~~ are a several options for [[Armor]]. One is to assign a weight to them as a way to affect carrying capabilities, another is to make them be affected by [[Deterioration]]. For providing [[Tradeoffs]] or [[Balancing Effects]], [[Armor]] can modulating [[Skills]] or [[Attributes]] by giving [[Decreased Abilities]]. Determining if [[Upgrades]] should be available is another option, and if they are if these should make use of a [[Sockets]] system. For games using [[Sets]], it is common to have [[Sets]] of [[Armor]] or possible combinations of [[Weapons]] and [[Armor]].		Like for most [[Equipment]], there are several options for [[Armor]]. One is to assign a weight to them as a way to affect carrying capabilities, another is to make them be affected by [[Deterioration]]. For providing [[Tradeoffs]] or [[Balancing Effects]], [[Armor]] can modulating [[Skills]] or [[Attributes]] by giving [[Decreased Abilities]]. Determining if [[Upgrades]] should be available is another option, and if they are if these should make use of a [[Sockets]] system. For games using [[Sets]], it is common to have [[Sets]] of [[Armor]] or possible combinations of [[Weapons]] and [[Armor]].

	Common ways of letting players get access to [[Armor]] is as part of [[Loot]], through [[Trading]], or as [[Pick-Ups]] (when they are a [[Resources\|Resource]]).		Common ways of letting players get access to [[Armor]] is as part of [[Loot]], through [[Trading]], or as [[Pick-Ups]] (when they are a [[Resources\|Resource]]).
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	[[Pick-Ups]],		[[Pick-Ups]],
	~~[[Sockets]],~~
	[[Trading]],		[[Trading]],
	[[Upgrades]]		[[Upgrades]]

Staffan Björk: /* Can Be Modulated By */

2011-08-01T10:13:38Z

Can Be Modulated By

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	[[Trading]],		[[Trading]],
	[[Upgrades]]		[[Upgrades]]

Staffan Björk: /* Can Be Modulated By */

2011-08-01T10:13:08Z

Can Be Modulated By

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	[[Deterioration]],		[[Deterioration]],
			[[Equipment Slots]],
	[[Loot]],		[[Loot]],
	[[Pick-Ups]],		[[Pick-Ups]],
	~~[[Equipment Slots]],~~
	[[Trading]],		[[Trading]],
	[[Upgrades]]		[[Upgrades]]

Staffan Björk at 10:13, 1 August 2011

2011-08-01T10:13:01Z

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	The two main design choices for [[Armor]] is how it much each piece of [[Armor]] should protect from [[Damage]] and which [[Avatars]] and [[Characters]] can use each piece. A fundamental choice is however if [[Armor]] should be a [[Resources\|Resource]] and then typically available as [[Pick-Ups]], or [[Game Items]] and then be [[Equipment]]. Depending on if they are [[Resources]] or [[Game Items]], the design choices associated with these patterns should also be consulted when designing [[Armor]]. While [[Armor]] can be [[Game Items]] in their own right, they can also effects provided by [[Installations]] or [[Vehicles]].		The two main design choices for [[Armor]] is how it much each piece of [[Armor]] should protect from [[Damage]] and which [[Avatars]] and [[Characters]] can use each piece. A fundamental choice is however if [[Armor]] should be a [[Resources\|Resource]] and then typically available as [[Pick-Ups]], or [[Game Items]] and then be [[Equipment]]. Depending on if they are [[Resources]] or [[Game Items]], the design choices associated with these patterns should also be consulted when designing [[Armor]]. While [[Armor]] can be [[Game Items]] in their own right, they can also effects provided by [[Installations]] or [[Vehicles]].

	While some games limit use of [[Armor]] to specific ''classes'', often more or less the same as [[Functional Roles]], others make the useful only to specific [[Characters]] (e.g. [[Dragon Age II]]). Related to this is how many pieces of [[Armor]] may be used, it is common to use a [[~~Sockets~~]] system so that only one piece of a particular type of [[Armor]] (e.g. helmet, breastplate, etc.) can be equipped at the same time, or that there are rules for layering armor (e.g. [[GURPS]] and [[Hârnmaster]]).		While some games limit use of [[Armor]] to specific ''classes'', often more or less the same as [[Functional Roles]], others make the useful only to specific [[Characters]] (e.g. [[Dragon Age II]]). Related to this is how many pieces of [[Armor]] may be used, it is common to use a [[Equipment Slots\|Equipment Slot]] system so that only one piece of a particular type of [[Armor]] (e.g. helmet, breastplate, etc.) can be equipped at the same time, or that there are rules for layering armor (e.g. [[GURPS]] and [[Hârnmaster]]).

	There are a several options for [[Armor]]. One is to assign a weight to them as a way to affect carrying capabilities, another is to make them be affected by [[Deterioration]]. For providing [[Tradeoffs]] or [[Balancing Effects]], [[Armor]] can modulating [[Skills]] or [[Attributes]] by giving [[Decreased Abilities]]. Determining if [[Upgrades]] should be available is another option, and if they are if these should make use of a [[Sockets]] system. For games using [[Sets]], it is common to have [[Sets]] of [[Armor]] or possible combinations of [[Weapons]] and [[Armor]].		There are a several options for [[Armor]]. One is to assign a weight to them as a way to affect carrying capabilities, another is to make them be affected by [[Deterioration]]. For providing [[Tradeoffs]] or [[Balancing Effects]], [[Armor]] can modulating [[Skills]] or [[Attributes]] by giving [[Decreased Abilities]]. Determining if [[Upgrades]] should be available is another option, and if they are if these should make use of a [[Sockets]] system. For games using [[Sets]], it is common to have [[Sets]] of [[Armor]] or possible combinations of [[Weapons]] and [[Armor]].
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	[[Loot]],		[[Loot]],
	[[Pick-Ups]],		[[Pick-Ups]],
	[[~~Sockets~~]],		[[Equipment Slots]],
	[[Trading]],		[[Trading]],
	[[Upgrades]]		[[Upgrades]]