Non-Consistent Narration - Revision history

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Relations

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Staffan Björk at 07:15, 17 July 2019

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	== Using the pattern ==		== Using the pattern ==
	[[Non-Consistent Narration]] is a way to modify [[Predetermined Story Structures]], typically by re-using story element such as [[Quests]], [[Adventures]] or [[Campaigns]]~~, but~~ may also occur in improvised [[Narration Structures]]. The conscious use of [[Non-Consistent Narration]] requires choosing what parts of the [[Predetermined Story Structures]] should be re-used and how to handle that players can notice the inconsistency.		[[Non-Consistent Narration]] is perhaps first seen as a [[Category:Negative Patterns\|Negative Pattern]] to be avoided, especially in games with [[Roleplaying]] or where a design goal is to have [[Diegetic Consistency]] or [[Narrative Engrossment]]. For [[Category:Tabletop Roleplaying Games\|Tabletop Roleplaying Games]] and [[Category:Live Action Roleplaying Games\|Live Action Roleplaying Games]], this means that [[Reflective Communication]] may be problematic since it easily creates [[Non-Consistent Narration]].

			However, [[Non-Consistent Narration]] can be used positively in other types of games. For example, [[Non-Consistent Narration]] can be a way to modify [[Predetermined Story Structures]], typically by re-using story element such as [[Quests]], [[Adventures]] or [[Campaigns]]. It may also occur in improvised [[Narration Structures]] without being seen as a problem. The conscious use of [[Non-Consistent Narration]] requires choosing what parts of the [[Predetermined Story Structures]] should be re-used and how to handle that players can notice the inconsistency.

	[[Instances]] are often used with [[Non-Consistent Narration]] since these can provide secluded parts of [[Game Worlds]] which can both isolate the [[Non-Consistent Narration]] so it is only presented to those taking part in a specific [[Quests\|Quest]], [[Adventures\|Adventure]] etc., and create gameplay challenges specific for those players. [[Phasing]] has similar features as [[Instances]] but per its definition creates [[Non-Consistent Narration]] although this does not necessarily need to be noticed by players.		[[Instances]] are often used with [[Non-Consistent Narration]] since these can provide secluded parts of [[Game Worlds]] which can both isolate the [[Non-Consistent Narration]] so it is only presented to those taking part in a specific [[Quests\|Quest]], [[Adventures\|Adventure]] etc., and create gameplay challenges specific for those players. [[Phasing]] has similar features as [[Instances]] but per its definition creates [[Non-Consistent Narration]] although this does not necessarily need to be noticed by players.
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	[[Exaggerated Perception of Influence]],		[[Exaggerated Perception of Influence]],
			[[Narrative Engrossment]],
	[[Thematically Consistent Dialogues]],		[[Thematically Consistent Dialogues]],
	[[Temporal Consistency]],		[[Temporal Consistency]],

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	[[Instances]] are often used with [[Non-Consistent Narration]] since these can provide secluded parts of [[Game Worlds]] which can both isolate the [[Non-Consistent Narration]] so it is only presented to those taking part in a specific [[Quests\|Quest]], [[Adventures\|Adventure]] etc., and create gameplay challenges specific for those players. [[Phasing]] has similar features as [[Instances]] but per its definition creates [[Non-Consistent Narration]] although this does not necessarily need to be noticed by players.		[[Instances]] are often used with [[Non-Consistent Narration]] since these can provide secluded parts of [[Game Worlds]] which can both isolate the [[Non-Consistent Narration]] so it is only presented to those taking part in a specific [[Quests\|Quest]], [[Adventures\|Adventure]] etc., and create gameplay challenges specific for those players. [[Phasing]] has similar features as [[Instances]] but per its definition creates [[Non-Consistent Narration]] although this does not necessarily need to be noticed by players.

			While [[Non-Consistent Narration]] most often occurs in [[:Category:Computer-based Roleplaying Games\|Computer-based Roleplaying Games]], they can occur in [[:Category:Tabletop Roleplaying Games\|Tabletop Roleplaying Games]] when players from different groups join a common group after separately playing the same [[Adventures]] or [[Campaigns]].

	=== Narrative Aspects ===		=== Narrative Aspects ===

Staffan Björk at 08:41, 22 August 2014

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	[[Non-Consistent Narration]] is a way to modify [[Predetermined Story Structures]], typically by re-using story element such as [[Quests]], [[Adventures]] or [[Campaigns]], but may also occur in improvised [[Narration Structures]]. The conscious use of [[Non-Consistent Narration]] requires choosing what parts of the [[Predetermined Story Structures]] should be re-used and how to handle that players can notice the inconsistency.		[[Non-Consistent Narration]] is a way to modify [[Predetermined Story Structures]], typically by re-using story element such as [[Quests]], [[Adventures]] or [[Campaigns]], but may also occur in improvised [[Narration Structures]]. The conscious use of [[Non-Consistent Narration]] requires choosing what parts of the [[Predetermined Story Structures]] should be re-used and how to handle that players can notice the inconsistency.

	[[Instances]] are often used with [[Non-Consistent Narration]] since these can provide secluded parts of [[Game Worlds]] which can both isolate the [[Non-Consistent Narration]] so it is only presented to those taking part in a specific [[Quests\|Quest]], [[Adventures\|Adventure]] etc., and create gameplay challenges specific for those players.		[[Instances]] are often used with [[Non-Consistent Narration]] since these can provide secluded parts of [[Game Worlds]] which can both isolate the [[Non-Consistent Narration]] so it is only presented to those taking part in a specific [[Quests\|Quest]], [[Adventures\|Adventure]] etc., and create gameplay challenges specific for those players. [[Phasing]] has similar features as [[Instances]] but per its definition creates [[Non-Consistent Narration]] although this does not necessarily need to be noticed by players.

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	[[Instances]]		[[Instances]],
			[[Phasing]]

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

Staffan Björk at 10:38, 30 July 2014

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	== Using the pattern ==		== Using the pattern ==
	[[Non-Consistent Narration]] is a way to modify [[~~Narration~~ Structures]], typically be re-using story element such as [[Quests]], [[Adventures]] or [[Campaigns]]. The use of [[Non-Consistent Narration]] requires choosing what parts of the [[~~Narration~~ Structures]] should be re-used and how to handle that players can notice the inconsistency.		[[Non-Consistent Narration]] is a way to modify [[Predetermined Story Structures]], typically by re-using story element such as [[Quests]], [[Adventures]] or [[Campaigns]], but may also occur in improvised [[Narration Structures]]. The conscious use of [[Non-Consistent Narration]] requires choosing what parts of the [[Predetermined Story Structures]] should be re-used and how to handle that players can notice the inconsistency.

	[[Instances]] are often used with [[Non-Consistent Narration]] since these can provide secluded parts of [[Game Worlds]] which can both isolate the [[Non-Consistent Narration]] so it is only presented to those taking part in a specific [[Quests\|Quest]], [[Adventures\|Adventure]] etc., and create gameplay challenges specific for those players.		[[Instances]] are often used with [[Non-Consistent Narration]] since these can provide secluded parts of [[Game Worlds]] which can both isolate the [[Non-Consistent Narration]] so it is only presented to those taking part in a specific [[Quests\|Quest]], [[Adventures\|Adventure]] etc., and create gameplay challenges specific for those players.
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Staffan Björk at 10:45, 9 July 2014

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	''Story-telling in a game which is not internally consistent.''		''Story-telling in a game which is not internally consistent.''

Staffan Björk at 10:44, 9 July 2014

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	Many games do provide narration of events as gameplay progresses. However, in some games - especially massively multiplayer online games - parts of the narration is used several times either to different players or to the same players. This causes the games to have [[Non-Consistent Narration]] in that events that have taken place in the game world are ignore by the games' own narrations.		Many games do provide narration of events as gameplay progresses. However, in some games - especially massively multiplayer online games - parts of the narration is used several times either to different players or to the same players. This causes the games to have [[Non-Consistent Narration]] in that events that have taken place in the game world are ignore by the games' own narrations.

	Note: ''Story structures in games can be inconsistent in many other ways that than through having parts reused several times (e.g. [[Contextualization]] can introduce temporal inconsistencies). However, this patterns is limited to the re-use type of inconsistency.''		Note: ''Story structures in games can be inconsistent in many other ways that than through having parts reused several times (e.g. [[Contextualization]] can introduce temporal inconsistencies and [[Non-Diegetic Features]] introduced features that are inconsistent to the theme). However, this patterns is limited to the re-use type of inconsistency.''

	=== Examples ===		=== Examples ===

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Staffan Björk at 10:38, 9 July 2014

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	Repeated use of the same story structures causes [[Non-Consistent Narration]] to limit players from having an [[Exaggerated Perception of Influence]]. This since their part of a game's narration is reduced (although players may reap many other advantages related to gameplay functionality or social status from being involved in these story structures).		Repeated use of the same story structures causes [[Non-Consistent Narration]] to limit players from having an [[Exaggerated Perception of Influence]]. This since their part of a game's narration is reduced (although players may reap many other advantages related to gameplay functionality or social status from being involved in these story structures).

	As soon as part of the [[Non-Consistent Narration]] is done through [[Dialogues]], the pattern is very likely to make [[Thematically Consistent Dialogues]] impossible in that those participating in the [[Dialogues]] are ignoring that they have already said these things before.		[[Non-Consistent Narration]] break both [[Temporal Consistency\|Temporal]] and [[Thematic Consistency]]. As soon as part of the [[Non-Consistent Narration]] is done through [[Dialogues]], the pattern is very likely to make [[Thematically Consistent Dialogues]] impossible in that those participating in the [[Dialogues]] are ignoring that they have already said these things before.

	== Relations ==		== Relations ==
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	[[Exaggerated Perception of Influence]],		[[Exaggerated Perception of Influence]],
	[[Thematically Consistent Dialogues]]		[[Thematically Consistent Dialogues]],
			[[Temporal Consistency]],
			[[Thematic Consistency]]

	== History ==		== History ==

Staffan Björk at 10:36, 9 July 2014

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	Many games do provide narration of events as gameplay progresses. However, in some games - especially massively multiplayer online games - parts of the narration is used several times either to different players or to the same players. This causes the games to have [[Non-Consistent Narration]] in that events that have taken place in the game world are ignore by the games' own narrations.		Many games do provide narration of events as gameplay progresses. However, in some games - especially massively multiplayer online games - parts of the narration is used several times either to different players or to the same players. This causes the games to have [[Non-Consistent Narration]] in that events that have taken place in the game world are ignore by the games' own narrations.

	Note: ''Story structures in games can be inconsistent in many other ways that than through having parts reused several times. However, this patterns is limited to ~~that~~ type of inconsistency.''		Note: ''Story structures in games can be inconsistent in many other ways that than through having parts reused several times (e.g. [[Contextualization]] can introduce temporal inconsistencies). However, this patterns is limited to the re-use type of inconsistency.''

	=== Examples ===		=== Examples ===