Decreased Abilities - Revision history

Staffan Björk at 09:40, 2 August 2015

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	[[Balancing Effects]],		[[Balancing Effects]],
	~~[[Character Development]],~~
	[[Competence Areas]],		[[Competence Areas]],
	[[Difficulty Levels]],		[[Difficulty Levels]],
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	[[Trade-Offs]]		[[Trade-Offs]]

			==== with [[Characters]] ====
			[[Character Development]]

	==== with [[Environmental Effects]], [[Equipment]], or [[Game Items]] ====		==== with [[Environmental Effects]], [[Equipment]], or [[Game Items]] ====

Staffan Björk at 09:01, 2 August 2015

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	[[Decreased Abilities]] are often intended as [[Penalties]] related to [[Abilities]], or if not perceived as such most of the time anyway. They may hinder players to feel a [[Exaggerated Perception of Influence]] and may result in total [[Ability Losses]] if the [[Abilities]] are decreased so much that the chances of success become zero. Unlike definite [[Ability Losses]], [[Decreased Abilities]] can be used to modulate the how [[Challenging Gameplay]] a game should have without necessarily affecting how [[Complex Gameplay]] it has. While this possibility can be built into the rules of the same to support [[Balancing Effects]] or [[Dynamic Difficulty Adjustment]], it can also instantiate [[Difficulty Levels]] by leaving up to the players to select how much [[Decreased Abilities]] they should have before actual gameplay begin. It can be used in the same way to create [[Handicap Systems]] but these may be regulated by [[Dedicated Game Facilitators]] just as well as players.		[[Decreased Abilities]] are often intended as [[Penalties]] related to [[Abilities]], or if not perceived as such most of the time anyway. They may hinder players to feel a [[Exaggerated Perception of Influence]] and may result in total [[Ability Losses]] if the [[Abilities]] are decreased so much that the chances of success become zero. Unlike definite [[Ability Losses]], [[Decreased Abilities]] can be used to modulate the how [[Challenging Gameplay]] a game should have without necessarily affecting how [[Complex Gameplay]] it has. While this possibility can be built into the rules of the same to support [[Balancing Effects]] or [[Dynamic Difficulty Adjustment]], it can also instantiate [[Difficulty Levels]] by leaving up to the players to select how much [[Decreased Abilities]] they should have before actual gameplay begin. It can be used in the same way to create [[Handicap Systems]] but these may be regulated by [[Dedicated Game Facilitators]] just as well as players.

	When sprung upon unaware players, [[Decreased Abilities]] can be [[Traps]] and lower their possibility to have a [[Determinable Chance to Succeed]]. Examples of other patterns with can be combined with [[Decreased Abilities]] for this purpose includes [[Environmental Effects]], [[Equipment]], and [[Game Items]] when these look harmless. If given a narrative framing, [[Decreased Abilities]] can be part of both [[Abstract Player Construct Development]] and [[Character Development]]. If it is possible to regain previous levels of competence, suffering [[Decreased Abilities]] can be the motivation for [[Gain Competence]] goals.		When sprung upon unaware players, [[Decreased Abilities]] can be [[Traps]] and lower their possibility to have a [[Determinable Chance to Succeed]]. Examples of other patterns with can be combined with [[Decreased Abilities]] for this purpose includes [[Environmental Effects]], [[Equipment]], and [[Game Items]] when these look harmless. If given a narrative framing, [[Decreased Abilities]] can be part of both [[Abstract Player Construct Development]] and [[Character Development]] depending on if the pattern is used on [[Abstract Player Constructs]] and [[Characters]]. If it is possible to regain previous levels of competence, suffering [[Decreased Abilities]] can be the motivation for [[Gain Competence]] goals.

	[[Decreased Abilities]] can be used in to define [[Competence Areas]] in a negative way. This kind of differentiation typical is an emergent feature due to different levels of [[Damage]] or depletion of [[Resources]] between [[Units]] or players in a team.		[[Decreased Abilities]] can be used in to define [[Competence Areas]] in a negative way. This kind of differentiation typical is an emergent feature due to different levels of [[Damage]] or depletion of [[Resources]] between [[Units]] or players in a team.
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	[[Ability Losses]],		[[Ability Losses]],
	~~[[Abstract Player Construct Development]],~~
	[[Balancing Effects]],		[[Balancing Effects]],
	[[Character Development]],		[[Character Development]],
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	[[Traps]]		[[Traps]]

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			[[Abstract Player Construct Development]]

	==== with [[Ammunition]] or [[Armor]] ====		==== with [[Ammunition]] or [[Armor]] ====

Staffan Björk at 13:32, 15 December 2014

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	[[Decreased Abilities]] are often intended as [[Penalties]] related to [[Abilities]], or if not perceived as such most of the time anyway. They may hinder players to feel a [[Exaggerated Perception of Influence]] and may result in total [[Ability Losses]] if the [[Abilities]] are decreased so much that the chances of success become zero. Unlike definite [[Ability Losses]], [[Decreased Abilities]] can be used to modulate the how [[Challenging Gameplay]] a game should have without necessarily affecting how [[Complex Gameplay]] it has. While this possibility can be built into the rules of the same to support [[Balancing Effects]] or [[Dynamic Difficulty Adjustment]], it can also instantiate [[Difficulty Levels]] by leaving up to the players to select how much [[Decreased Abilities]] they should have before actual gameplay begin. It can be used in the same way to create [[Handicap Systems]] but these may be regulated by [[Dedicated Game Facilitators]] just as well as players.		[[Decreased Abilities]] are often intended as [[Penalties]] related to [[Abilities]], or if not perceived as such most of the time anyway. They may hinder players to feel a [[Exaggerated Perception of Influence]] and may result in total [[Ability Losses]] if the [[Abilities]] are decreased so much that the chances of success become zero. Unlike definite [[Ability Losses]], [[Decreased Abilities]] can be used to modulate the how [[Challenging Gameplay]] a game should have without necessarily affecting how [[Complex Gameplay]] it has. While this possibility can be built into the rules of the same to support [[Balancing Effects]] or [[Dynamic Difficulty Adjustment]], it can also instantiate [[Difficulty Levels]] by leaving up to the players to select how much [[Decreased Abilities]] they should have before actual gameplay begin. It can be used in the same way to create [[Handicap Systems]] but these may be regulated by [[Dedicated Game Facilitators]] just as well as players.

	When sprung upon unaware players, [[Decreased Abilities]] can be [[Traps]]. Examples of other patterns with can be combined with [[Decreased Abilities]] for this purpose includes [[Environmental Effects]], [[Equipment]], and [[Game Items]] when these look harmless. If given a narrative framing, [[Decreased Abilities]] can be part of both [[Abstract Player Construct Development]] and [[Character Development]]. If it is possible to regain previous levels of competence, suffering [[Decreased Abilities]] can be the motivation for [[Gain Competence]] goals.		When sprung upon unaware players, [[Decreased Abilities]] can be [[Traps]] and lower their possibility to have a [[Determinable Chance to Succeed]]. Examples of other patterns with can be combined with [[Decreased Abilities]] for this purpose includes [[Environmental Effects]], [[Equipment]], and [[Game Items]] when these look harmless. If given a narrative framing, [[Decreased Abilities]] can be part of both [[Abstract Player Construct Development]] and [[Character Development]]. If it is possible to regain previous levels of competence, suffering [[Decreased Abilities]] can be the motivation for [[Gain Competence]] goals.

	[[Decreased Abilities]] can be used in to define [[Competence Areas]] in a negative way. This kind of differentiation typical is an emergent feature due to different levels of [[Damage]] or depletion of [[Resources]] between [[Units]] or players in a team.		[[Decreased Abilities]] can be used in to define [[Competence Areas]] in a negative way. This kind of differentiation typical is an emergent feature due to different levels of [[Damage]] or depletion of [[Resources]] between [[Units]] or players in a team.
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	[[Death Consequences]],		[[Death Consequences]],
			[[Determinable Chance to Succeed]],
	[[Equipment]],		[[Equipment]],
	[[Freedom of Choice]],		[[Freedom of Choice]],

Staffan Björk at 07:40, 10 October 2014

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	[[Armor]],		[[Armor]],
	[[Deterioration]],		[[Deterioration]],
			[[Resources]],
	[[Vulnerabilities]]		[[Vulnerabilities]]

Staffan Björk at 18:46, 20 August 2011

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	When sprung upon unaware players, [[Decreased Abilities]] can be [[Traps]]. Examples of other patterns with can be combined with [[Decreased Abilities]] for this purpose includes [[Environmental Effects]], [[Equipment]], and [[Game Items]] when these look harmless. If given a narrative framing, [[Decreased Abilities]] can be part of both [[Abstract Player Construct Development]] and [[Character Development]]. If it is possible to regain previous levels of competence, suffering [[Decreased Abilities]] can be the motivation for [[Gain Competence]] goals.		When sprung upon unaware players, [[Decreased Abilities]] can be [[Traps]]. Examples of other patterns with can be combined with [[Decreased Abilities]] for this purpose includes [[Environmental Effects]], [[Equipment]], and [[Game Items]] when these look harmless. If given a narrative framing, [[Decreased Abilities]] can be part of both [[Abstract Player Construct Development]] and [[Character Development]]. If it is possible to regain previous levels of competence, suffering [[Decreased Abilities]] can be the motivation for [[Gain Competence]] goals.

	[[Decreased Abilities]] can be used in to define [[~~Orthogonal Differentiation~~]] in a negative way. This kind of differentiation typical is an emergent feature due to different levels of [[Damage]] or depletion of [[Resources]] between [[Units]] or players in a team.		[[Decreased Abilities]] can be used in to define [[Competence Areas]] in a negative way. This kind of differentiation typical is an emergent feature due to different levels of [[Damage]] or depletion of [[Resources]] between [[Units]] or players in a team.

	While not reducing players' [[Freedom of Choice]] per se since it does not remove actions, [[Decreased Abilities]] can make some choices less attractive by making them less effective.		While not reducing players' [[Freedom of Choice]] per se since it does not remove actions, [[Decreased Abilities]] can make some choices less attractive by making them less effective.
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	[[Balancing Effects]],		[[Balancing Effects]],
	[[Character Development]],		[[Character Development]],
			[[Competence Areas]],
	[[Difficulty Levels]],		[[Difficulty Levels]],
	[[Dynamic Difficulty Adjustment]],		[[Dynamic Difficulty Adjustment]],
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	[[Gain Competence]],		[[Gain Competence]],
	[[Handicap Systems]],		[[Handicap Systems]],
	~~[[Orthogonal Differentiation]],~~
	[[Movement Limitations]],		[[Movement Limitations]],
	[[Penalties]],		[[Penalties]],

Staffan Björk at 11:14, 4 August 2011

2011-08-04T11:14:12Z

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	[[Decreased Abilities]] are often used as [[Penalties]] to affect [[Player Balance]]. When the effect of this needs to be modulated, [[Time Limits]] of the decrease or providing [[Improved Abilities]] in other areas can be used to achieve [[Balancing Effects]]. [[Time Limits]] can also be used for this reason together with [[Decreased Abilities]] to require [[Cooldown]] periods between multiple uses of the same [[Abilities\|Ability]].		[[Decreased Abilities]] are often used as [[Penalties]] to affect [[Player Balance]]. When the effect of this needs to be modulated, [[Time Limits]] of the decrease or providing [[Improved Abilities]] in other areas can be used to achieve [[Balancing Effects]]. [[Time Limits]] can also be used for this reason together with [[Decreased Abilities]] to require [[Cooldown]] periods between multiple uses of the same [[Abilities\|Ability]].

	Related to [[Balancing Effects]] are [[~~Tradeoffs~~]]. [[Decreased Abilities]] can require players to do these by having both [[Improved Abilities]] and [[Decreased Abilities]] linked to the same [[Game Items]]. For example, when several different types of [[Ammunition]] exist in a game, these may require players to do [[~~Tradeoffs~~]] between having increased penetration and decreased damage or vice versa. Another example is [[Sidegrades]], which are in principle [[Upgrades]] but which have their [[Improved Abilities]] balanced out by [[Decreased Abilities]] but still can be beneficial to players that can read what [[Abilities]] are locally most important. The defining characteristic of [[Armor]] is to reduce [[Damage]] which is a form of [[Decreased Abilities\|Decreased Ability]] to attackers, but it can also have [[~~Tradeoffs~~]] through providing better protection but making the players slower (i.e. giving [[Movement Limitations]]) or reducing athletic skills; this is also a [[Balancing Effects\|Balancing Effect]] since it affects how well other players can act against the player.		Related to [[Balancing Effects]] are [[Trade-Offs]]. [[Decreased Abilities]] can require players to do these by having both [[Improved Abilities]] and [[Decreased Abilities]] linked to the same [[Game Items]]. For example, when several different types of [[Ammunition]] exist in a game, these may require players to do [[Trade-Offs]] between having increased penetration and decreased damage or vice versa. Another example is [[Sidegrades]], which are in principle [[Upgrades]] but which have their [[Improved Abilities]] balanced out by [[Decreased Abilities]] but still can be beneficial to players that can read what [[Abilities]] are locally most important. The defining characteristic of [[Armor]] is to reduce [[Damage]] which is a form of [[Decreased Abilities\|Decreased Ability]] to attackers, but it can also have [[Trade-Offs]] through providing better protection but making the players slower (i.e. giving [[Movement Limitations]]) or reducing athletic skills; this is also a [[Balancing Effects\|Balancing Effect]] since it affects how well other players can act against the player.

	[[Decreased Abilities]] can also be used more discretely to create [[Dynamic Difficulty Adjustment]] by applying them based upon how well players handle gameplay challenges.		[[Decreased Abilities]] can also be used more discretely to create [[Dynamic Difficulty Adjustment]] by applying them based upon how well players handle gameplay challenges.
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	[[~~Tradeoffs~~]]		[[Trade-Offs]]

	==== with [[Environmental Effects]], [[Equipment]], or [[Game Items]] ====		==== with [[Environmental Effects]], [[Equipment]], or [[Game Items]] ====

Staffan Björk at 10:20, 20 July 2011

2011-07-20T10:20:34Z

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	== Using the pattern ==		== Using the pattern ==
	Instantiating [[Decreased Abilities]] can easily be done by changing values in game states that are part of the evaluation functions of actions, e.g. [[Attributes]] and [[Skills]]. Typically, this is thematically motivated by events that have affected [[Characters]] or [[Units]], e.g. as [[Death Consequences]]. However, several indirect way of achieving [[Decreased Abilities]] also exist. [[Environmental Effects]] can give [[Decreased Abilities]], e.g. [[Movement Limitations]], in specific parts of [[Game Worlds]] while [[Game Items]] can be [[Traps]] or embody risks of [[Decreased Abilities]]. This last possibility is due to the fact that losing [[Game Items]], e.g. because of [[Deterioration]], thefts, etc., also result in the loss of the [[Improved Abilities]] they provided. A special case of the latter is ''cursed'' [[Equipment]] that only reveal their power to cause [[Decreased Abilities]] when they are actually equipped.		Instantiating [[Decreased Abilities]] can easily be done by changing values in game states that are part of the evaluation functions of actions, e.g. [[Attributes]] and [[Skills]]. Typically, this is thematically motivated by events that have affected [[Characters]] or [[Units]], e.g. suffering the effects of [[Vulnerabilities]]
			or [[Death Consequences]]. However, several indirect way of achieving [[Decreased Abilities]] also exist. [[Environmental Effects]] can give [[Decreased Abilities]], e.g. [[Movement Limitations]], in specific parts of [[Game Worlds]] while [[Game Items]] can be [[Traps]] or embody risks of [[Decreased Abilities]]. This last possibility is due to the fact that losing [[Game Items]], e.g. because of [[Deterioration]], thefts, etc., also result in the loss of the [[Improved Abilities]] they provided. A special case of the latter is ''cursed'' [[Equipment]] that only reveal their power to cause [[Decreased Abilities]] when they are actually equipped.

	[[Decreased Abilities]] are often used as [[Penalties]] to affect [[Player Balance]]. When the effect of this needs to be modulated, [[Time Limits]] of the decrease or providing [[Improved Abilities]] in other areas can be used to achieve [[Balancing Effects]]. [[Time Limits]] can also be used for this reason together with [[Decreased Abilities]] to require [[Cooldown]] periods between multiple uses of the same [[Abilities\|Ability]].		[[Decreased Abilities]] are often used as [[Penalties]] to affect [[Player Balance]]. When the effect of this needs to be modulated, [[Time Limits]] of the decrease or providing [[Improved Abilities]] in other areas can be used to achieve [[Balancing Effects]]. [[Time Limits]] can also be used for this reason together with [[Decreased Abilities]] to require [[Cooldown]] periods between multiple uses of the same [[Abilities\|Ability]].
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	[[Armor]],		[[Armor]],
	[[Deterioration]]		[[Deterioration]],
			[[Vulnerabilities]]

	=== Can Be Modulated By ===		=== Can Be Modulated By ===

Staffan Björk at 20:11, 18 July 2011

2011-07-18T20:11:36Z

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	[[Decreased Abilities]] are often intended as [[Penalties]] related to [[Abilities]], or if not perceived as such most of the time anyway. They may hinder players to feel a [[Exaggerated Perception of Influence]] and may result in total [[Ability Losses]] if the [[Abilities]] are decreased so much that the chances of success become zero. Unlike definite [[Ability Losses]], [[Decreased Abilities]] can be used to modulate the how [[Challenging Gameplay]] a game should have without necessarily affecting how [[Complex Gameplay]] it has. While this possibility can be built into the rules of the same to support [[Balancing Effects]] or [[Dynamic Difficulty Adjustment]], it can also instantiate [[Difficulty Levels]] by leaving up to the players to select how much [[Decreased Abilities]] they should have before actual gameplay begin. It can be used in the same way to create [[Handicap Systems]] but these may be regulated by [[Dedicated Game Facilitators]] just as well as players.		[[Decreased Abilities]] are often intended as [[Penalties]] related to [[Abilities]], or if not perceived as such most of the time anyway. They may hinder players to feel a [[Exaggerated Perception of Influence]] and may result in total [[Ability Losses]] if the [[Abilities]] are decreased so much that the chances of success become zero. Unlike definite [[Ability Losses]], [[Decreased Abilities]] can be used to modulate the how [[Challenging Gameplay]] a game should have without necessarily affecting how [[Complex Gameplay]] it has. While this possibility can be built into the rules of the same to support [[Balancing Effects]] or [[Dynamic Difficulty Adjustment]], it can also instantiate [[Difficulty Levels]] by leaving up to the players to select how much [[Decreased Abilities]] they should have before actual gameplay begin. It can be used in the same way to create [[Handicap Systems]] but these may be regulated by [[Dedicated Game Facilitators]] just as well as players.

	When sprung upon unaware players, [[Decreased Abilities]] can be ~~[[Surprises]] and be the negative effects of~~ [[Traps]]. Examples of other patterns with can be combined with [[Decreased Abilities]] for this purpose includes [[Environmental Effects]], [[Equipment]], and [[Game Items]] when these look harmless. If given a narrative framing, [[Decreased Abilities]] can be part of both [[Abstract Player Construct Development]] and [[Character Development]]. If it is possible to regain previous levels of competence, suffering [[Decreased Abilities]] can be the motivation for [[Gain Competence]] goals.		When sprung upon unaware players, [[Decreased Abilities]] can be [[Traps]]. Examples of other patterns with can be combined with [[Decreased Abilities]] for this purpose includes [[Environmental Effects]], [[Equipment]], and [[Game Items]] when these look harmless. If given a narrative framing, [[Decreased Abilities]] can be part of both [[Abstract Player Construct Development]] and [[Character Development]]. If it is possible to regain previous levels of competence, suffering [[Decreased Abilities]] can be the motivation for [[Gain Competence]] goals.

	[[Decreased Abilities]] can be used in to define [[Orthogonal Differentiation]] in a negative way. This kind of differentiation typical is an emergent feature due to different levels of [[Damage]] or depletion of [[Resources]] between [[Units]] or players in a team.		[[Decreased Abilities]] can be used in to define [[Orthogonal Differentiation]] in a negative way. This kind of differentiation typical is an emergent feature due to different levels of [[Damage]] or depletion of [[Resources]] between [[Units]] or players in a team.
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	==== with [[Environmental Effects]], [[Equipment]], or [[Game Items]] ====		==== with [[Environmental Effects]], [[Equipment]], or [[Game Items]] ====
	~~[[Surprises]],~~
	[[Traps]]		[[Traps]]

Staffan Björk at 09:41, 7 July 2011

2011-07-07T09:41:19Z

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	== Using the pattern ==		== Using the pattern ==
	Instantiating [[Decreased Abilities]] can easily be done by changing values in game states that are part of the evaluation functions of actions, e.g. [[Attributes]] and [[Skills]]. Typically, this is thematically motivated by events that have affected [[Characters]] or [[Units]], e.g. as ~~the consequences of~~ [[~~Deaths~~]]. However, several indirect way of achieving [[Decreased Abilities]] also exist. [[Environmental Effects]] can give [[Decreased Abilities]], e.g. [[Movement Limitations]], in specific parts of [[Game Worlds]] while [[Game Items]] can be [[Traps]] or embody risks of [[Decreased Abilities]]. This last possibility is due to the fact that losing [[Game Items]], e.g. because of [[Deterioration]], thefts, etc., also result in the loss of the [[Improved Abilities]] they provided. A special case of the latter is ''cursed'' [[Equipment]] that only reveal their power to cause [[Decreased Abilities]] when they are actually equipped.		Instantiating [[Decreased Abilities]] can easily be done by changing values in game states that are part of the evaluation functions of actions, e.g. [[Attributes]] and [[Skills]]. Typically, this is thematically motivated by events that have affected [[Characters]] or [[Units]], e.g. as [[Death Consequences]]. However, several indirect way of achieving [[Decreased Abilities]] also exist. [[Environmental Effects]] can give [[Decreased Abilities]], e.g. [[Movement Limitations]], in specific parts of [[Game Worlds]] while [[Game Items]] can be [[Traps]] or embody risks of [[Decreased Abilities]]. This last possibility is due to the fact that losing [[Game Items]], e.g. because of [[Deterioration]], thefts, etc., also result in the loss of the [[Improved Abilities]] they provided. A special case of the latter is ''cursed'' [[Equipment]] that only reveal their power to cause [[Decreased Abilities]] when they are actually equipped.

	[[Decreased Abilities]] are often used as [[Penalties]] to affect [[Player Balance]]. When the effect of this needs to be modulated, [[Time Limits]] of the decrease or providing [[Improved Abilities]] in other areas can be used to achieve [[Balancing Effects]]. [[Time Limits]] can also be used for this reason together with [[Decreased Abilities]] to require [[Cooldown]] periods between multiple uses of the same [[Abilities\|Ability]].		[[Decreased Abilities]] are often used as [[Penalties]] to affect [[Player Balance]]. When the effect of this needs to be modulated, [[Time Limits]] of the decrease or providing [[Improved Abilities]] in other areas can be used to achieve [[Balancing Effects]]. [[Time Limits]] can also be used for this reason together with [[Decreased Abilities]] to require [[Cooldown]] periods between multiple uses of the same [[Abilities\|Ability]].
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	[[Characters]],		[[Characters]],
	[[~~Deaths~~]],		[[Death Consequences]],
	[[Equipment]],		[[Equipment]],
	[[Freedom of Choice]],		[[Freedom of Choice]],

Staffan Björk at 11:00, 6 July 2011

2011-07-06T11:00:55Z

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	== Using the pattern ==		== Using the pattern ==
	Instantiating [[Decreased Abilities]] can easily be done by changing values in game states that are part of the evaluation functions of actions, e.g. [[Attributes]] and [[Skills]]. Typically, this is thematically motivated by events that have affected [[Characters]] or [[Units]], e.g. as the consequences of ~~losing~~ [[~~Lives~~]]. However, several indirect way of achieving [[Decreased Abilities]] also exist. [[Environmental Effects]] can give [[Decreased Abilities]], e.g. [[Movement Limitations]], in specific parts of [[Game Worlds]] while [[Game Items]] can be [[Traps]] or embody risks of [[Decreased Abilities]]. This last possibility is due to the fact that losing [[Game Items]], e.g. because of [[Deterioration]], thefts, etc., also result in the loss of the [[Improved Abilities]] they provided. A special case of the latter is ''cursed'' [[Equipment]] that only reveal their power to cause [[Decreased Abilities]] when they are actually equipped.		Instantiating [[Decreased Abilities]] can easily be done by changing values in game states that are part of the evaluation functions of actions, e.g. [[Attributes]] and [[Skills]]. Typically, this is thematically motivated by events that have affected [[Characters]] or [[Units]], e.g. as the consequences of [[Deaths]]. However, several indirect way of achieving [[Decreased Abilities]] also exist. [[Environmental Effects]] can give [[Decreased Abilities]], e.g. [[Movement Limitations]], in specific parts of [[Game Worlds]] while [[Game Items]] can be [[Traps]] or embody risks of [[Decreased Abilities]]. This last possibility is due to the fact that losing [[Game Items]], e.g. because of [[Deterioration]], thefts, etc., also result in the loss of the [[Improved Abilities]] they provided. A special case of the latter is ''cursed'' [[Equipment]] that only reveal their power to cause [[Decreased Abilities]] when they are actually equipped.

	[[Decreased Abilities]] are often used as [[Penalties]] to affect [[Player Balance]]. When the effect of this needs to be modulated, [[Time Limits]] of the decrease or providing [[Improved Abilities]] in other areas can be used to achieve [[Balancing Effects]]. [[Time Limits]] can also be used for this reason together with [[Decreased Abilities]] to require [[Cooldown]] periods between multiple uses of the same [[Abilities\|Ability]].		[[Decreased Abilities]] are often used as [[Penalties]] to affect [[Player Balance]]. When the effect of this needs to be modulated, [[Time Limits]] of the decrease or providing [[Improved Abilities]] in other areas can be used to achieve [[Balancing Effects]]. [[Time Limits]] can also be used for this reason together with [[Decreased Abilities]] to require [[Cooldown]] periods between multiple uses of the same [[Abilities\|Ability]].
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	[[Characters]],		[[Characters]],
			[[Deaths]],
	[[Equipment]],		[[Equipment]],
	[[Freedom of Choice]],		[[Freedom of Choice]],
	[[Game Items]],		[[Game Items]],
	~~[[Lives]],~~
	[[Player Balance]],		[[Player Balance]],
	[[Skills]],		[[Skills]],