Laning - Revision history

Staffan Björk at 12:56, 1 September 2016

2016-09-01T12:56:49Z

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	''Routes that focus and guide movement in a game.''		''Routes that focus and guide movement in a game.''

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	== Using the pattern ==		== Using the pattern ==
	[[Laning]] is a way of restricting [[Movement]] in games, especially in the designs of [[Levels]], which primarily tends to affect a game's [[Startgame]]. The typical use of [[Laning]] assumes movement from both direction from opposed forces which, with [[:Category:Multiplayer Online Battle Arena Games\|MOBA Games]] as the originating example, which modifies how [[Enemies]] need to be considered and may motivate the use of [[Scouting]]. Designing for [[Laning]] in a game consists of making several routes to one area, in practice by either making several routes that are [[Transport Routes]] between the same areas or making several routes that are [[Flanking Routes]] to each other. The design of [[Laning]] is heavily influenced by the presence of [[Bases]] at the ~~begin~~ and end of lanes as well as if the lanes are the only ways to move between them (i.e. the design can be influenced by [[Inaccessible Areas]]).		[[Laning]] is a way of restricting [[Movement]] in games, especially in the designs of [[Levels]], which primarily tends to affect a game's [[Startgame]]. The typical use of [[Laning]] assumes movement from both direction from opposed forces which, with [[:Category:Multiplayer Online Battle Arena Games\|MOBA Games]] as the originating example, which modifies how [[Enemies]] need to be considered and may motivate the use of [[Scouting]]. Designing for [[Laning]] in a game consists of making several routes to one area, in practice by either making several routes that are [[Transport Routes]] between the same areas or making several routes that are [[Flanking Routes]] to each other. The design of [[Laning]] is heavily influenced by the presence of [[Bases]] at the beginning and end of lanes as well as if the lanes are the only ways to move between them (i.e. the design can be influenced by [[Inaccessible Areas]]).

	While [[Laning]] can be considered without use of [[Units]], the pattern is very often used to not only provide various routes for the [[Avatars]] controlled by players but also for [[Units]] (under the players' control or not). Likewise, the lanes may the only or normal routes to use for some game elements (typically [[Units]]) while others (typically [[Avatars]]) may take other routes although these may be slower or contain challenges.		While [[Laning]] can be considered without use of [[Units]], the pattern is very often used to not only provide various routes for the [[Avatars]] controlled by players but also for [[Units]] (under the players' control or not). Likewise, the lanes may the only or normal routes to use for some game elements (typically [[Units]]) while others (typically [[Avatars]]) may take other routes although these may be slower or contain challenges.

Staffan Björk: /* Examples */

2016-09-01T12:55:45Z

Examples

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	=== Examples ===		=== Examples ===
	[[~~Startgame~~]] ~~phases~~ in [[~~League of Legends~~]]~~, also~~ [[Defense of the Ancients]]		[[Laning]] as a concept was developed in [[:Category: Multiplayer Online Battle Arena Games\|MOBA Games]] such as [[Defense of the Ancients]] and [[League of Legends]].

	== Using the pattern ==		== Using the pattern ==

Staffan Björk at 12:48, 1 September 2016

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	== Consequences ==		== Consequences ==
	The existence of [[Laning]] typically creates [[Choke Points]], either in the lanes themselves or where they end. How players act upon the designs of [[Laning]] typically constitutes the [[Startgame]] phase of a game instance.		The existence of [[Laning]] typically creates [[Choke Points]], either in the lanes themselves or where they end. How players act upon the designs of [[Laning]] typically constitutes the [[Startgame]] phase of a game instance. How to handle the choices presented in games with [[Laning]] motivate both [[Tactical Planning\|Tactical]] and [[Strategic Planning]].

	== Relations ==		== Relations ==
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	[[Choke Points]],		[[Choke Points]],
	[[Scouting]],		[[Scouting]],
	[[Startgame]]		[[Startgame]],
			[[Strategic Planning]],
			[[Tactical Planning]]

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

Staffan Björk at 12:44, 1 September 2016

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	''~~The one-sentence "definition"~~ that ~~should be~~ in ~~italics~~.''		''Routes that focus and guide movement in a game.''

	~~This pattern is a still a stub.~~

			Movement in games often provide players with choices of where to move. [[Laning]] occurs when players and other agents in a game need to, or are strongly encourage to, move in a pre-set limited number of routes than make gameplay more predictable.

	=== Examples ===		=== Examples ===
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	== Using the pattern ==		== Using the pattern ==
	[[Laning]] is a way of restricting [[Movement]] in games, ~~typically~~ in [[Levels]] of [[:Category:Multiplayer Online Battle Arena Games\|MOBA Games]], which ~~primarily tends~~ to ~~affect a game's~~ [[~~Startgame~~]]. Designing for [[Laning]] in a game consists of making several routes to one area, in practice by either making several routes that are [[Transport Routes]] between the same areas or making several routes that are [[Flanking Routes]] to each other. The design of [[Laning]] is heavily influenced by the presence of [[Bases]] at the begin and end of lanes as well as if the lanes are the only ways to move between them (i.e. the design can be influenced by [[Inaccessible Areas]]).		[[Laning]] is a way of restricting [[Movement]] in games, especially in the designs of [[Levels]], which primarily tends to affect a game's [[Startgame]]. The typical use of [[Laning]] assumes movement from both direction from opposed forces which, with [[:Category:Multiplayer Online Battle Arena Games\|MOBA Games]] as the originating example, which modifies how [[Enemies]] need to be considered and may motivate the use of [[Scouting]]. Designing for [[Laning]] in a game consists of making several routes to one area, in practice by either making several routes that are [[Transport Routes]] between the same areas or making several routes that are [[Flanking Routes]] to each other. The design of [[Laning]] is heavily influenced by the presence of [[Bases]] at the begin and end of lanes as well as if the lanes are the only ways to move between them (i.e. the design can be influenced by [[Inaccessible Areas]]).

	While [[Laning]] can be considered without use of [[Units]], the pattern is very often used to not only provide various routes for the [[Avatars]] controlled by players but also for [[Units]] (under the players' control or not). Likewise, the lanes may the only or normal routes to use for some game elements (typically [[Units]]) while others (typically [[Avatars]]) may take other routes although these may be slower or contain challenges.		While [[Laning]] can be considered without use of [[Units]], the pattern is very often used to not only provide various routes for the [[Avatars]] controlled by players but also for [[Units]] (under the players' control or not). Likewise, the lanes may the only or normal routes to use for some game elements (typically [[Units]]) while others (typically [[Avatars]]) may take other routes although these may be slower or contain challenges.
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	=== Can Instantiate ===		=== Can Instantiate ===
	[[Choke Points]],		[[Choke Points]],
			[[Scouting]],
	[[Startgame]]		[[Startgame]]

Staffan Björk: /* Can Be Modulated By */

2016-09-01T12:29:35Z

Can Be Modulated By

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	=== Can Be Modulated By ===		=== Can Be Modulated By ===
	[[Bases]]		[[Bases]],
			[[Inaccessible Areas]]

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

Staffan Björk: /* Using the pattern */

2016-09-01T12:29:18Z

Using the pattern

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	== Using the pattern ==		== Using the pattern ==
			[[Laning]] is a way of restricting [[Movement]] in games, typically in [[Levels]] of [[:Category:Multiplayer Online Battle Arena Games\|MOBA Games]], which primarily tends to affect a game's [[Startgame]]. Designing for [[Laning]] in a game consists of making several routes to one area, in practice by either making several routes that are [[Transport Routes]] between the same areas or making several routes that are [[Flanking Routes]] to each other. The design of [[Laning]] is heavily influenced by the presence of [[Bases]] at the begin and end of lanes as well as if the lanes are the only ways to move between them (i.e. the design can be influenced by [[Inaccessible Areas]]).

	Designing for [[Laning]] in a game consists of making several routes to one area, in practice by either making several routes that are [[Transport Routes]] between the same areas or making several routes that are [[Flanking Routes]] to each other.		While [[Laning]] can be considered without use of [[Units]], the pattern is very often used to not only provide various routes for the [[Avatars]] controlled by players but also for [[Units]] (under the players' control or not). Likewise, the lanes may the only or normal routes to use for some game elements (typically [[Units]]) while others (typically [[Avatars]]) may take other routes although these may be slower or contain challenges.

	While [[Laning]] can be considered without use of [[Units]], the pattern is very often used to not only provide various routes for the [[Avatars]] controlled by players but also for [[Units]] (under the players' control or not).

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

	== Consequences ==		== Consequences ==

Staffan Björk: /* Consequences */

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Consequences

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	== Consequences ==		== Consequences ==
	~~=== Can Instantiate ===~~		The existence of [[Laning]] typically creates [[Choke Points]], either in the lanes themselves or where they end. How players act upon the designs of [[Laning]] typically constitutes the [[Startgame]] phase of a game instance.
	[[~~Choke Points~~]],
	[[~~Startgame]]~~

	~~=== Can Modulate ===~~
	~~[[Levels~~]],
	[[~~Movement~~]],
	[[~~Units~~]]

	== Relations ==		== Relations ==

Staffan Björk at 12:22, 1 September 2016

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	== Using the pattern ==		== Using the pattern ==

	Designing for [[Laning]] in a game consists of making several routes to one area, in practice making several routes that are [[Flanking Routes]] to each other.		Designing for [[Laning]] in a game consists of making several routes to one area, in practice by either making several routes that are [[Transport Routes]] between the same areas or making several routes that are [[Flanking Routes]] to each other.

	While [[Laning]] can be considered without use of [[Units]], the pattern is very often used to not only provide various routes for the [[Avatars]] controlled by players but also for [[Units]] (under the players' control or not).		While [[Laning]] can be considered without use of [[Units]], the pattern is very often used to not only provide various routes for the [[Avatars]] controlled by players but also for [[Units]] (under the players' control or not).

	=== ~~Diegetic Aspects~~ ===		=== Can Be Modulated By ===
			[[Bases]]
	~~=== Interface Aspects ===~~

	~~=== Narration Aspects ===~~

	== Consequences ==		== Consequences ==

	=== Can Instantiate ===		=== Can Instantiate ===
			[[Choke Points]],
	[[Startgame]]		[[Startgame]]

	=== Can ~~Be Modulated By~~ ===		=== Can Modulate ===
	[[~~Bases~~]]		[[Levels]],
			[[Movement]],
			[[Units]]

	== Relations ==		== Relations ==
	~~[[Movement]]~~
	~~[[Choke Points]]~~
	~~[[Levels]]~~

	=== Can Instantiate ===		=== Can Instantiate ===
			[[Choke Points]],
	[[Startgame]]		[[Startgame]]

	=== Can Modulate ===		=== Can Modulate ===
			[[Levels]],
			[[Movement]],
	[[Units]]		[[Units]]

	=== Can Be Instantiated By ===		=== Can Be Instantiated By ===
	[[Flanking Routes]]		[[Flanking Routes]],
			[[Transport Routes]]

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

Staffan Björk at 10:04, 29 August 2016

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	=== Examples ===		=== Examples ===
			[[Startgame]] phases in [[League of Legends]], also [[Defense of the Ancients]]

	==== ~~Anti-Examples ====~~		== Using the pattern ==
	~~optional~~

	~~== Using the pattern ==~~		Designing for [[Laning]] in a game consists of making several routes to one area, in practice making several routes that are [[Flanking Routes]] to each other.
	[[~~Startgame~~]] ~~phases~~ in [[~~League~~ of ~~Legends~~]], also [[~~Defense of the Ancients~~]]
			While [[Laning]] can be considered without use of [[Units]], the pattern is very often used to not only provide various routes for the [[Avatars]] controlled by players but also for [[Units]] (under the players' control or not).

	=== Diegetic Aspects ===		=== Diegetic Aspects ===
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	[[Movement]]		[[Movement]]
	[[Choke Points]]		[[Choke Points]]
	[[~~Galleries~~]]		[[Levels]]

	=== Can Instantiate ===		=== Can Instantiate ===
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	=== Can Modulate ===		=== Can Modulate ===
	-		[[Units]]

	=== Can Be Instantiated By ===		=== Can Be Instantiated By ===
	-		[[Flanking Routes]]

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

Staffan Björk: /* Relations */

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Relations

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	== Relations ==		== Relations ==
			[[Movement]]
			[[Choke Points]]
			[[Galleries]]

	=== Can Instantiate ===		=== Can Instantiate ===