Optional Rules - Revision history

Staffan Björk at 21:07, 5 July 2015

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	== Using the pattern ==		== Using the pattern ==
	Any rule can be made an [[Optional Rules\|Optional Rule]] by simply stating so. However, for [[:Category:Computer Games\|Computer Games]] these need to be coded and for any game diegetic content may need to be created so it may be ineffective and confusing to provide too many [[Optional Rules]] in any single game. [[Expansions]] (e.g. ''exodus'' for [[Battlestar Galactica: The Board Game]] or ''Low-Tech'', ''High-Tech'', and ''Ultra-Tech'' for [[GURPS]]) is one way of postponing the required production until it has been deemed worthwhile. In contrast [[Handicap Achievements]] can be seen as providing [[Optional Rules]] within the closed design of a game, letting players choose if they wish to follow these in order to receive the specific [[Achievements]]. When [[Difficulty Levels]] not only change numerical values within the game system but also add rules, they are also examples of how [[Optional Rules]] can be provided to players. In contrast, letting players choose to use [[Player/System Action Composites]] as [[Optional Rules]] ~~is a way~~ of creating [[Difficulty Levels]].		Any rule can be made an [[Optional Rules\|Optional Rule]] by simply stating so. However, for [[:Category:Computer Games\|Computer Games]] these need to be coded and for any game diegetic content may need to be created so it may be ineffective and confusing to provide too many [[Optional Rules]] in any single game. [[Expansions]] (e.g. ''exodus'' for [[Battlestar Galactica: The Board Game]] or ''Low-Tech'', ''High-Tech'', and ''Ultra-Tech'' for [[GURPS]]) is one way of postponing the required production until it has been deemed worthwhile. In contrast [[Handicap Achievements]] can be seen as providing [[Optional Rules]] within the closed design of a game, letting players choose if they wish to follow these in order to receive the specific [[Achievements]]. When [[Difficulty Levels]] not only change numerical values within the game system but also add rules, they are also examples of how [[Optional Rules]] can be provided to players. In contrast, letting players choose to use [[Dynamic Difficulty Adjustment]], [[Friendly Fire]], or [[Player/System Action Composites]] as [[Optional Rules]] are ways of creating [[Difficulty Levels]].

	The [[Optional Rules]] do not necessary need to be created as part of the main design of a game. This since [[Self-Facilitated Games]] or those with [[Game Masters]] can create [[Optional Rules]] before gameplay begins to tailor the rule set to their wishes, and may even do so during gameplay.		The [[Optional Rules]] do not necessary need to be created as part of the main design of a game. This since [[Self-Facilitated Games]] or those with [[Game Masters]] can create [[Optional Rules]] before gameplay begins to tailor the rule set to their wishes, and may even do so during gameplay.

Staffan Björk at 21:06, 5 July 2015

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Staffan Björk at 20:51, 5 July 2015

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	== Using the pattern ==		== Using the pattern ==
	Any rule can be made an [[Optional Rules\|Optional Rule]] by simply stating so. However, for [[:Category:Computer Games\|Computer Games]] these need to be coded and for any game diegetic content may need to be created so it may be ineffective and confusing to provide too many [[Optional Rules]] in any single game. [[Expansions]] (e.g. ''exodus'' for [[Battlestar Galactica: The Board Game]] or ''Low-Tech'', ''High-Tech'', and ''Ultra-Tech'' for [[GURPS]]) is one way of postponing the required production until it has been deemed worthwhile. In contrast [[Handicap Achievements]] can be seen as providing [[Optional Rules]] within the closed design of a game, letting players choose if they wish to follow these in order to receive the specific [[Achievements]]. When [[Difficulty Levels]] not only change numerical values within the game system but also add rules, they are also examples of how [[Optional Rules]] can be provided to players.		Any rule can be made an [[Optional Rules\|Optional Rule]] by simply stating so. However, for [[:Category:Computer Games\|Computer Games]] these need to be coded and for any game diegetic content may need to be created so it may be ineffective and confusing to provide too many [[Optional Rules]] in any single game. [[Expansions]] (e.g. ''exodus'' for [[Battlestar Galactica: The Board Game]] or ''Low-Tech'', ''High-Tech'', and ''Ultra-Tech'' for [[GURPS]]) is one way of postponing the required production until it has been deemed worthwhile. In contrast [[Handicap Achievements]] can be seen as providing [[Optional Rules]] within the closed design of a game, letting players choose if they wish to follow these in order to receive the specific [[Achievements]]. When [[Difficulty Levels]] not only change numerical values within the game system but also add rules, they are also examples of how [[Optional Rules]] can be provided to players. In contrast, letting players choose to use [[Player/System Action Composites]] as [[Optional Rules]] is a way of creating [[Difficulty Levels]].

	The [[Optional Rules]] do not necessary need to be created as part of the main design of a game. This since [[Self-Facilitated Games]] or those with [[Game Masters]] can create [[Optional Rules]] before gameplay begins to tailor the rule set to their wishes, and may even do so during gameplay.		The [[Optional Rules]] do not necessary need to be created as part of the main design of a game. This since [[Self-Facilitated Games]] or those with [[Game Masters]] can create [[Optional Rules]] before gameplay begins to tailor the rule set to their wishes, and may even do so during gameplay.
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	[[Player Decided Rule Setup]],		[[Player Decided Rule Setup]],
	~~[[Player/System Action Composites]],~~
	[[Varying Rule Sets]]		[[Varying Rule Sets]]

			==== with [[Player/System Action Composites]] ====
			[[Difficulty Levels]]

	=== Can Modulate ===		=== Can Modulate ===
			[[Player/System Action Composites]],
	[[Thematic Consistency]]		[[Thematic Consistency]]

Staffan Björk at 20:47, 5 July 2015

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Staffan Björk at 13:51, 8 May 2011

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	=== Diegetic Aspects ===		=== Diegetic Aspects ===
	For [[:Category:Tabletop Roleplaying Games\|Tabletop Roleplaying Games]], [[Optional Rules]] are often created and inserted to fulfill the need of players or [[Game Masters]] for [[~~Diegetic~~ Consistency]]. If this really is [[~~Diegetic~~ Consistency]] or a want to make the game system behave more like they perceive the real world to behave can however be discussed.		For [[:Category:Tabletop Roleplaying Games\|Tabletop Roleplaying Games]], [[Optional Rules]] are often created and inserted to fulfill the need of players or [[Game Masters]] for [[Thematic Consistency]]. If this really is [[Thematic Consistency]] or a want to make the game system behave more like they perceive the real world to behave can however be discussed.

	== Consequences ==		== Consequences ==
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	=== Can Modulate ===		=== Can Modulate ===
	[[~~Diegetic~~ Consistency]]		[[Thematic Consistency]]

	=== Can Be Instantiated By ===		=== Can Be Instantiated By ===

Staffan Björk at 08:11, 1 May 2011

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	== Using the pattern ==		== Using the pattern ==
	Any rule can be made an [[Optional Rules\|Optional Rule]] by simply stating so. However, for [[:Category:Computer Games\|Computer Games]] these need to be coded and for any game diegetic content may need to be created so it may be ineffective and confusing to provide too many [[Optional Rules]] in any single game. [[Expansions]] (e.g. ''exodus'' for [[Battlestar Galactica: The Board Game]] or ''Low-Tech'', ''High-Tech'', and ''Ultra-Tech'' for [[GURPS]]) is one way of postponing the required production until it has been deemed worthwhile. In contrast [[Handicap Achievements]] can be seen as providing [[Optional Rules]] within the closed design of a game, letting players choose if they wish to follow these in order to receive the specific [[Achievements]]. When [[Difficulty ~~Settings~~]] not only change numerical values within the game system but also add rules, they are also examples of how [[Optional Rules]] can be provided to players.		Any rule can be made an [[Optional Rules\|Optional Rule]] by simply stating so. However, for [[:Category:Computer Games\|Computer Games]] these need to be coded and for any game diegetic content may need to be created so it may be ineffective and confusing to provide too many [[Optional Rules]] in any single game. [[Expansions]] (e.g. ''exodus'' for [[Battlestar Galactica: The Board Game]] or ''Low-Tech'', ''High-Tech'', and ''Ultra-Tech'' for [[GURPS]]) is one way of postponing the required production until it has been deemed worthwhile. In contrast [[Handicap Achievements]] can be seen as providing [[Optional Rules]] within the closed design of a game, letting players choose if they wish to follow these in order to receive the specific [[Achievements]]. When [[Difficulty Levels]] not only change numerical values within the game system but also add rules, they are also examples of how [[Optional Rules]] can be provided to players.

	The [[Optional Rules]] do not necessary need to be created as part of the main design of a game. This since [[Self-Facilitated Games]] or those with [[Game Masters]] can create [[Optional Rules]] before gameplay begins to tailor the rule set to their wishes, and may even do so during gameplay.		The [[Optional Rules]] do not necessary need to be created as part of the main design of a game. This since [[Self-Facilitated Games]] or those with [[Game Masters]] can create [[Optional Rules]] before gameplay begins to tailor the rule set to their wishes, and may even do so during gameplay.
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	=== Can Be Instantiated By ===		=== Can Be Instantiated By ===
	[[Difficulty ~~Settings~~]],		[[Difficulty Levels]],
	[[Expansions]],		[[Expansions]],
	[[Game Masters]],		[[Game Masters]],

Staffan Björk at 21:26, 10 April 2011

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	The [[Civilization series]] allows players to set options before gameplay begins to, among other things, control how barbarians behave, if leader personalities should be randomized, and which victory conditions should be used. The ''hardcore'' mode in the [[Diablo series]] and [[Torchlight]] is an option players can use which makes character deaths permanent - instead of being able to respawn one must complete the whole game without dying a single time.		The [[Civilization series]] allows players to set options before gameplay begins to, among other things, control how barbarians behave, if leader personalities should be randomized, and which victory conditions should be used. The ''hardcore'' mode in the [[Diablo series]] and [[Torchlight]] is an option players can use which makes character deaths permanent - instead of being able to respawn one must complete the whole game without dying a single time.

			Experienced players of [[NetHack]] and other similar games sometimes make the game more difficult by adding self-imposed limitations, e.g. following a vegetarian or vegan diet.

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Staffan Björk: /* Examples */

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Examples

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	=== Examples ===		=== Examples ===
	[[:Category:Tabletop Roleplaying Games\|Tabletop Roleplaying Games]] can easily be modified by the game masters and players themselves so they have rules that suit their needs and wishes. In addition, many of them include various [[Optional Rules]] that can be added if more options or detailed outcomes are wanted, as one example [[GURPS]] provide many [[Optional Rules]] for actions and modifiers in combat situations. Yet another way to provide [[Optional Rules]] is through additional rule books, e.g. ''Low-Tech''<ref name="lt"/>, ''High-Tech''<ref name="ht"/>, ''Ultra-Tech''<ref name="ut"/>, and ''Bio-Tech''<ref name="bt"/> for [[GURPS]] and ''Player's Handbook 2''<ref name="p2"/>, ''Player's Handbook 3''<ref name="p3"/>, and the various ''power'' books (arcane<ref name="pa"/>, divine<ref name="pd"/>, martial<ref name="pm"/>, and primal<ref name="pp"/>) ~~for [[Dungeons & Dragons]]~~.		[[:Category:Tabletop Roleplaying Games\|Tabletop Roleplaying Games]] can easily be modified by the game masters and players themselves so they have rules that suit their needs and wishes. In addition, many of them include various [[Optional Rules]] that can be added if more options or detailed outcomes are wanted, as one example [[GURPS]] provide many [[Optional Rules]] for actions and modifiers in combat situations. Yet another way to provide [[Optional Rules]] is through additional rule books, e.g. ''Low-Tech''<ref name="lt"/>, ''High-Tech''<ref name="ht"/>, ''Ultra-Tech''<ref name="ut"/>, and ''Bio-Tech''<ref name="bt"/> for [[GURPS]] and ''Player's Handbook 2''<ref name="p2"/>, ''Player's Handbook 3''<ref name="p3"/>, and the various ''power'' books for [[Dungeons & Dragons]] (arcane<ref name="pa"/>, divine<ref name="pd"/>, martial<ref name="pm"/>, and primal<ref name="pp"/>).

	The expansion ''Settlers of Catan Event Cards'' offers players a way to modify the gameplay of [[Settlers of Catan]] - by using cards instead of dice the distribution of resources can become less random so the outcome depends less on players' luck. Besides being optional themselves, expansion to board game often include [[Optional Rules]]. One example of this can be found in the ''exodus'' expansion to [[Battlestar Galactica: The Board Game]] which provides the ''Cylon Fleet'', ''Conflicted Loyalties'', and ''Ionian Nebula'' options that can either be added individually or be combined depending on how players wish to change the gameplay.		The expansion ''Settlers of Catan Event Cards'' offers players a way to modify the gameplay of [[Settlers of Catan]] - by using cards instead of dice the distribution of resources can become less random so the outcome depends less on players' luck. Besides being optional themselves, expansion to board game often include [[Optional Rules]]. One example of this can be found in the ''exodus'' expansion to [[Battlestar Galactica: The Board Game]] which provides the ''Cylon Fleet'', ''Conflicted Loyalties'', and ''Ionian Nebula'' options that can either be added individually or be combined depending on how players wish to change the gameplay.

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References

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	<ref name="p2">Official [http://www.wizards.com/DnD/Product.aspx?x=dnd/products/dndacc/9780786950164 page] for the Player's Handbook 2 book for Dungeons & Dragons.</ref>		<ref name="p2">Official [http://www.wizards.com/DnD/Product.aspx?x=dnd/products/dndacc/9780786950164 page] for the Player's Handbook 2 book for Dungeons & Dragons.</ref>
	<ref name="p3">Official [http://www.wizards.com/dnd/product.aspx?x=dnd_products_dndacc_251240000 page] for the Player's Handbook 3 book for Dungeons & Dragons.</ref>		<ref name="p3">Official [http://www.wizards.com/dnd/product.aspx?x=dnd_products_dndacc_251240000 page] for the Player's Handbook 3 book for Dungeons & Dragons.</ref>
			<ref name="pa">Official [http://www.wizards.com/DnD/Product.aspx?x=dnd/products/dndacc/9780786949571 page] for the Arcane Power book for Dungeons & Dragons.</ref>
			<ref name="pm">Official [http://www.wizards.com/DnD/Product.aspx?x=dnd/products/dndacc/217897200 page] for the Martial Power book for Dungeons & Dragons.</ref>
			<ref name="pd">Official [http://www.wizards.com/DnD/Product.aspx?x=dnd/products/dndacc/9780786949823 page] for the Divine Power book for Dungeons & Dragons.</ref>
			<ref name="pp">Official [http://www.wizards.com/DnD/Product.aspx?x=dnd/products/dndacc/9780786950232 page] for the Primal Power book for Dungeons & Dragons.</ref>
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References

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	<ref name="ut">Official [http://www.sjgames.com/gurps/books/ultra-tech/ page] for the Ultra-Tech sourcebook for GURPS.</ref>		<ref name="ut">Official [http://www.sjgames.com/gurps/books/ultra-tech/ page] for the Ultra-Tech sourcebook for GURPS.</ref>
	<ref name="p2">Official [http://www.wizards.com/DnD/Product.aspx?x=dnd/products/dndacc/9780786950164 page] for the Player's Handbook 2 book for Dungeons & Dragons.</ref>		<ref name="p2">Official [http://www.wizards.com/DnD/Product.aspx?x=dnd/products/dndacc/9780786950164 page] for the Player's Handbook 2 book for Dungeons & Dragons.</ref>
	<ref name="p3">Official [http://www.wizards.com/dnd/product.aspx?x=dnd_products_dndacc_251240000 page] for the Player's Handbook 2 book for Dungeons & Dragons.</ref>		<ref name="p3">Official [http://www.wizards.com/dnd/product.aspx?x=dnd_products_dndacc_251240000 page] for the Player's Handbook 3 book for Dungeons & Dragons.</ref>
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