Polyathlons - Revision history

Staffan Björk at 07:42, 23 February 2023

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	[[Polyathlons]] are games consisting of several different games or events. This means that designing [[Polyathlons]] consist of creating [[Tournaments]] of different types of games (e.g. [[Decathlon]] or [[Chess Boxing]]) or having [[Minigames]] or [[Quick Games]] in ordinary games (these can also be used in [[Tournaments]] since they are games in themselves).		[[Polyathlons]] are games consisting of several different games or events. This means that designing [[Polyathlons]] consist of creating [[Tournaments]] of different types of games (e.g. [[Decathlon]] or [[Chess Boxing]]) or having [[Minigames]] or [[Quick Games]] in ordinary games (these can also be used in [[Tournaments]] since they are games in themselves).

	The games in a [[Polyathlons\|Polyathlon]] either can be chosen to require skill within one single category of expertise, or be chosen to spread the requirements between categories, e.g. spreading events between requiring [[Dexterity-Based Actions]], [[Memorizing]], and [[Negotiation]].		The games in a [[Polyathlons\|Polyathlon]] either can be chosen to require skill within one single category of expertise, or be chosen to spread the requirements between categories, e.g. spreading events between requiring [[Dexterity-Based Actions]], [[Memorizing]], and [[Negotiation]]. Each however typically needs to have a clear [[Main Goal\|Main Goals]] since otherwise it is difficult to include it when concluding the final outcome of the [[Polyathon\|Polyathons]].

	The exact games used in [[Polyathlons]] do not need to be set in advance. Instead, players can be given a choice of which games or events should be included in a form of [[Selectable Set of Goals]].		The exact games used in [[Polyathlons]] do not need to be set in advance. Instead, players can be given a choice of which games or events should be included in a form of [[Selectable Set of Goals]].
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Staffan Björk at 08:53, 4 August 2022

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Staffan Björk at 07:17, 24 August 2011

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Staffan Björk at 13:42, 20 August 2011

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	''Polyathlons are games or tournaments consisting of several different challenges ~~and~~ where each challenge requires different skill ~~sets~~.''		''Polyathlons are games or tournaments consisting of several different challenges where each challenge requires a different skill set.''

	One way to vary gameplay in both individual games and tournaments is to make them consist of several different events with different gameplay in each, and doing so typically blurs the distinction between a game and a tournament. [[Polyathlons]] is a generalized name for these gameplay structures although specific cases are often known by how many events they contain, e.g. [[Decathlon]] being competitions consisting of ten different events.		One way to vary gameplay in both individual games and tournaments is to make them consist of several different events with different gameplay in each, and doing so typically blurs the distinction between a game and a tournament. [[Polyathlons]] is a generalized name for these gameplay structures although specific cases are often known by how many events they contain, e.g. [[Decathlon]] being competitions consisting of ten different events.
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	=== Examples ===		=== Examples ===
	Several [[:Category:Sports\|Sport]] competitions are structured as [[Polyathlons]] consisting of several different types of individual sports. [[Decathlon]] is the oldest established such competition but another example is [[Triathlons]] consisting of swimming, biking, and running components (with [[Ironman Triathlons]] as an extreme version). [[Biathlons]] typically ~~means~~ combinations of cross-country skiing and rifle shooting but [[Chess Boxing]] is also a [[Biathlons\|Biathlon]]. [[Olympic Decathlon]], [[Summer Games]] and [[Winter Games]] are examples of [[:Category:Computer Games\|computer-based]] versions of the sport [[Polyathlons]].		Several [[:Category:Sports\|Sport]] competitions are structured as [[Polyathlons]] consisting of several different types of individual sports. [[Decathlon]] is the oldest established such competition but another example is [[Triathlons]] consisting of swimming, biking, and running components (with [[Ironman Triathlons]] as an extreme version). [[Biathlons]] typically mean combinations of cross-country skiing and rifle shooting but [[Chess Boxing]] is also a [[Biathlons\|Biathlon]]. [[Olympic Decathlon]], [[Summer Games]], and [[Winter Games]] are examples of [[:Category:Computer Games\|computer-based]] versions of the sport [[Polyathlons]].

	The [[WarioWare series]] consists of many minigames, which are played sequentially to progress in the main game, and can be considered [[Polyathlons]] since they each require different gameplay.		The [[WarioWare series]] consists of many minigames, which are played sequentially to progress in the main game, and can be considered [[Polyathlons]] since they each require different gameplay.

Staffan Björk at 13:41, 20 August 2011

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	''Polyathlons are tournaments where each ~~competition~~ requires different skill sets.''		''Polyathlons are games or tournaments consisting of several different challenges and where each challenge requires different skill sets.''

	One way to vary gameplay in both individual games or tournaments is to make them consist of several different events with different gameplay in each, and doing so typically blurs the distinction between a game and a tournament. [[Polyathlons]] is a generalized name for these gameplay structures although specific cases are often known by how many events they contain, e.g. [[Decathlon]] being competitions consisting of ten different events.		One way to vary gameplay in both individual games and tournaments is to make them consist of several different events with different gameplay in each, and doing so typically blurs the distinction between a game and a tournament. [[Polyathlons]] is a generalized name for these gameplay structures although specific cases are often known by how many events they contain, e.g. [[Decathlon]] being competitions consisting of ten different events.

	As the events in [[Polyathlons]] have different skill requirements, playing these requires competence in more skill areas than other forms of tournaments as well as making it more likely that players have different specialties. The latter allows more players to have experiences of winnings, as they can have partial victories within the tournament by winning individual games.		As the events in [[Polyathlons]] have different skill requirements, playing these requires competence in more skill areas than other forms of tournaments as well as making it more likely that players have different specialties. The latter allows more players to have experiences of winnings, as they can have partial victories within the tournament by winning individual games.
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	[[Polyathlons]] are games consisting of several different games or events. This means that designing [[Polyathlons]] consist of creating [[Tournaments]] of different types of games (e.g. [[Decathlon]] or [[Chess Boxing]]) or having [[Minigames]] or [[Quick Games]] in ordinary games (these can also be used in [[Tournaments]] since they are games in themselves).		[[Polyathlons]] are games consisting of several different games or events. This means that designing [[Polyathlons]] consist of creating [[Tournaments]] of different types of games (e.g. [[Decathlon]] or [[Chess Boxing]]) or having [[Minigames]] or [[Quick Games]] in ordinary games (these can also be used in [[Tournaments]] since they are games in themselves).

	The games in a [[Polyathlons\|Polyathlon]] can ~~either~~ be chosen to require skill within one single category of expertise, or be chosen to spread the requirements between categories, e.g. spreading events between requiring [[Dexterity-Based Actions]], [[Memorizing]], and [[Negotiation]].		The games in a [[Polyathlons\|Polyathlon]] either can be chosen to require skill within one single category of expertise, or be chosen to spread the requirements between categories, e.g. spreading events between requiring [[Dexterity-Based Actions]], [[Memorizing]], and [[Negotiation]].

	The exact games used in [[Polyathlons]] do not need to be set in advance. Instead, players can be given a choice of which games or events should be included in a form of [[Selectable Set of Goals]].		The exact games used in [[Polyathlons]] do not need to be set in advance. Instead, players can be given a choice of which games or events should be included in a form of [[Selectable Set of Goals]].

Staffan Björk at 13:39, 20 August 2011

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	''Polyathlons are tournaments where each competition requires different skill sets.''		''Polyathlons are tournaments where each competition requires different skill sets.''

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Staffan Björk: /* Using the pattern */

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	== Using the pattern ==		== Using the pattern ==
	[[Polyathlons]] are games consisting of several different games or events. This means that designing [[Polyathlons]] consist of creating [[Tournaments]] of different types of games (e.g. [[Decathlon]] or [[Chess Boxing]] or		[[Polyathlons]] are games consisting of several different games or events. This means that designing [[Polyathlons]] consist of creating [[Tournaments]] of different types of games (e.g. [[Decathlon]] or [[Chess Boxing]]) or having [[Minigames]] or [[Quick Games]] in ordinary games (these can also be used in [[Tournaments]] since they are games in themselves).

			The games in a [[Polyathlons\|Polyathlon]] can either be chosen to require skill within one single category of expertise, or be chosen to spread the requirements between categories, e.g. spreading events between requiring [[Dexterity-Based Actions]], [[Memorizing]], and [[Negotiation]].

	The games in a Polyathlon can either be chosen to require particular skills within a category of expertise, or be chosen to spread the requirements between categories (such as Dexterity-Based Actions, Memorizing, Luck, Negotiation, or Rhythm-Based Actions). When the requirements are different, player can choose to develop specific Competence Areas as part of their planning.		The exact games used in [[Polyathlons]] do not need to be set in advance. Instead, players can be given a choice of which games or events should be included in a form of [[Selectable Set of Goals]].

	Polyathlons do not ~~have~~ to be ~~so complex that they require several different play sessions to complete. Using, for example, Quick Games, as~~ in ~~WarioWare, Inc~~., a ~~Polyathlon can have the same time requirement as ordinary~~ games.

	~~[[Minigames]]~~

	[[Selectable Set of Goals]]
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	~~=== Interface Aspects ===~~

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	== Consequences ==		== Consequences ==

Staffan Björk at 13:34, 20 August 2011

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	''Polyathlons are tournaments where each competition requires different skill sets.''		''Polyathlons are tournaments where each competition requires different skill sets.''

	One way to vary gameplay in both individual games or tournaments is to make them consist of several different events with different gameplay in each, and doing so typically blurs the distinction between a game and a tournament. [[Polyathlons]] is a generalized name for these gameplay structures although specific cases are often known by how many events they contain, e.g. [[~~Decathlons~~]] being competitions consisting of ten different events.		One way to vary gameplay in both individual games or tournaments is to make them consist of several different events with different gameplay in each, and doing so typically blurs the distinction between a game and a tournament. [[Polyathlons]] is a generalized name for these gameplay structures although specific cases are often known by how many events they contain, e.g. [[Decathlon]] being competitions consisting of ten different events.

	As the events in [[Polyathlons]] have different skill requirements, playing these requires competence in more skill areas than other forms of tournaments as well as making it more likely that players have different specialties. The latter allows more players to have experiences of winnings, as they can have partial victories within the tournament by winning individual games.		As the events in [[Polyathlons]] have different skill requirements, playing these requires competence in more skill areas than other forms of tournaments as well as making it more likely that players have different specialties. The latter allows more players to have experiences of winnings, as they can have partial victories within the tournament by winning individual games.