Quests - Revision history

Staffan Björk at 10:09, 13 May 2022

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	== Using the pattern ==		== Using the pattern ==
	Designing [[Quests]] consists of selecting goals, [[Rewards]], and how players are made aware of them. Most goals can be used for [[Quests]] but some are more common than others: [[Capture]], [[~~Collection~~]], [[Deliver]], [[Eliminate]], [[Evade]], [[Game World Exploration]] (possibly to find [[Secret Areas]]), [[Gain Competence]], [[Gain Information]], [[Gain Ownership]], [[Herd]], [[Race]], [[Rescue]], [[Stealth]], [[Survive]], and [[Traverse]]. These goals can of course involve various types of [[Enemies]], [[Game Elements]], [[Traps]], etc., depending on what type of goal is used, but [[MacGuffins]] is worth mentioning since they do not have any gameplay function besides that of the goal but can still have diegetic roles. While any type of [[Rewards]] can work, e.g. gaining [[Resources]], [[Game Items]], gaining [[Companions]] may be more suitable than in other contexts due to the diegetic social context. Another type of [[Rewards\|Reward]] is to let players prove their [[Loyalty]]. While [[Quests]] may automatically be completed when certain requirements are met, players can be given an [[Exaggerated Perception of Influence]] and a [[Freedom of Choice]] by making the formal end of them be tied to activating [[Controllers]] of some sort.		Designing [[Quests]] consists of selecting goals, [[Rewards]], and how players are made aware of them. Most goals can be used for [[Quests]] but some are more common than others: [[Capture]], [[Collections]], [[Deliver]], [[Eliminate]], [[Evade]], [[Game World Exploration]] (possibly to find [[Secret Areas]]), [[Gain Competence]], [[Gain Information]], [[Gain Ownership]], [[Herd]], [[Race]], [[Rescue]], [[Stealth]], [[Survive]], and [[Traverse]]. These goals can of course involve various types of [[Enemies]], [[Game Elements]], [[Traps]], etc., depending on what type of goal is used, but [[MacGuffins]] is worth mentioning since they do not have any gameplay function besides that of the goal but can still have diegetic roles. While any type of [[Rewards]] can work, e.g. gaining [[Resources]], [[Game Items]], gaining [[Companions]] may be more suitable than in other contexts due to the diegetic social context. Another type of [[Rewards\|Reward]] is to let players prove their [[Loyalty]]. While [[Quests]] may automatically be completed when certain requirements are met, players can be given an [[Exaggerated Perception of Influence]] and a [[Freedom of Choice]] by making the formal end of them be tied to activating [[Controllers]] of some sort.

	While game systems can provide [[Quests]] directly to players, it can be done diegetically through [[Dialogues]] with [[Non-Player Characters]] (including those that are [[Self-Service Kiosks]] or [[Tutorial Neighbors]]). By using [[NPCs]] that are connected to [[Factions]] this can linked to [[Narration Structures]] and possibly [[Internal Rivalry]]. An alternative in how to provide [[Quests]] is to let it be known through [[Gossip]] or [[Eavesdropping]]. [[Clues]] can be used to both make players aware of [[Quests]] and provide hints on how to solve ones they are engaged in.		While game systems can provide [[Quests]] directly to players, it can be done diegetically through [[Dialogues]] with [[Non-Player Characters]] (including those that are [[Self-Service Kiosks]] or [[Tutorial Neighbors]]). By using [[NPCs]] that are connected to [[Factions]] this can linked to [[Narration Structures]] and possibly [[Internal Rivalry]]. An alternative in how to provide [[Quests]] is to let it be known through [[Gossip]] or [[Eavesdropping]]. [[Clues]] can be used to both make players aware of [[Quests]] and provide hints on how to solve ones they are engaged in.
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	[[Companion Quests]],		[[Companion Quests]],
	[[Deliver]],		[[Deliver]],

Staffan Björk at 10:04, 13 May 2022

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	== Using the pattern ==		== Using the pattern ==
	Designing [[Quests]] consists of selecting goals, [[Rewards]], and how players are made aware of them. Most goals can be used for [[Quests]] but some are more common than others: [[Capture]], [[Collection]], [[~~Delivery~~]], [[Eliminate]], [[Evade]], [[Game World Exploration]] (possibly to find [[Secret Areas]]), [[Gain Competence]], [[Gain Information]], [[Gain Ownership]], [[Herd]], [[Race]], [[Rescue]], [[Stealth]], [[Survive]], and [[Traverse]]. These goals can of course involve various types of [[Enemies]], [[Game Elements]], [[Traps]], etc., depending on what type of goal is used, but [[MacGuffins]] is worth mentioning since they do not have any gameplay function besides that of the goal but can still have diegetic roles. While any type of [[Rewards]] can work, e.g. gaining [[Resources]], [[Game Items]], gaining [[Companions]] may be more suitable than in other contexts due to the diegetic social context. Another type of [[Rewards\|Reward]] is to let players prove their [[Loyalty]]. While [[Quests]] may automatically be completed when certain requirements are met, players can be given an [[Exaggerated Perception of Influence]] and a [[Freedom of Choice]] by making the formal end of them be tied to activating [[Controllers]] of some sort.		Designing [[Quests]] consists of selecting goals, [[Rewards]], and how players are made aware of them. Most goals can be used for [[Quests]] but some are more common than others: [[Capture]], [[Collection]], [[Deliver]], [[Eliminate]], [[Evade]], [[Game World Exploration]] (possibly to find [[Secret Areas]]), [[Gain Competence]], [[Gain Information]], [[Gain Ownership]], [[Herd]], [[Race]], [[Rescue]], [[Stealth]], [[Survive]], and [[Traverse]]. These goals can of course involve various types of [[Enemies]], [[Game Elements]], [[Traps]], etc., depending on what type of goal is used, but [[MacGuffins]] is worth mentioning since they do not have any gameplay function besides that of the goal but can still have diegetic roles. While any type of [[Rewards]] can work, e.g. gaining [[Resources]], [[Game Items]], gaining [[Companions]] may be more suitable than in other contexts due to the diegetic social context. Another type of [[Rewards\|Reward]] is to let players prove their [[Loyalty]]. While [[Quests]] may automatically be completed when certain requirements are met, players can be given an [[Exaggerated Perception of Influence]] and a [[Freedom of Choice]] by making the formal end of them be tied to activating [[Controllers]] of some sort.

	While game systems can provide [[Quests]] directly to players, it can be done diegetically through [[Dialogues]] with [[Non-Player Characters]] (including those that are [[Self-Service Kiosks]] or [[Tutorial Neighbors]]). By using [[NPCs]] that are connected to [[Factions]] this can linked to [[Narration Structures]] and possibly [[Internal Rivalry]]. An alternative in how to provide [[Quests]] is to let it be known through [[Gossip]] or [[Eavesdropping]]. [[Clues]] can be used to both make players aware of [[Quests]] and provide hints on how to solve ones they are engaged in.		While game systems can provide [[Quests]] directly to players, it can be done diegetically through [[Dialogues]] with [[Non-Player Characters]] (including those that are [[Self-Service Kiosks]] or [[Tutorial Neighbors]]). By using [[NPCs]] that are connected to [[Factions]] this can linked to [[Narration Structures]] and possibly [[Internal Rivalry]]. An alternative in how to provide [[Quests]] is to let it be known through [[Gossip]] or [[Eavesdropping]]. [[Clues]] can be used to both make players aware of [[Quests]] and provide hints on how to solve ones they are engaged in.
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	[[Companion Quests]],		[[Companion Quests]],
	[[~~Delivery~~]],		[[Deliver]],
	[[Endgame Quests]],		[[Endgame Quests]],
	[[Eliminate]],		[[Eliminate]],

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	[[Clues]],		[[Clues]],
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	[[Controllers]],		[[Controllers]],
	[[Cutscenes]],		[[Cutscenes]],

Staffan Björk at 23:04, 17 March 2018

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	While game systems can provide [[Quests]] directly to players, it can be done diegetically through [[Dialogues]] with [[Non-Player Characters]] (including those that are [[Self-Service Kiosks]] or [[Tutorial Neighbors]]). By using [[NPCs]] that are connected to [[Factions]] this can linked to [[Narration Structures]] and possibly [[Internal Rivalry]]. An alternative in how to provide [[Quests]] is to let it be known through [[Gossip]] or [[Eavesdropping]]. [[Clues]] can be used to both make players aware of [[Quests]] and provide hints on how to solve ones they are engaged in.		While game systems can provide [[Quests]] directly to players, it can be done diegetically through [[Dialogues]] with [[Non-Player Characters]] (including those that are [[Self-Service Kiosks]] or [[Tutorial Neighbors]]). By using [[NPCs]] that are connected to [[Factions]] this can linked to [[Narration Structures]] and possibly [[Internal Rivalry]]. An alternative in how to provide [[Quests]] is to let it be known through [[Gossip]] or [[Eavesdropping]]. [[Clues]] can be used to both make players aware of [[Quests]] and provide hints on how to solve ones they are engaged in.

	Two main varieties of [[Quests]] exist, [[Main Quests]] that needs to be completed to finish a game and optional [[Sidequests]]. The gameplay of [[Quests]] can be made more [[Challenging Gameplay\|Challenging]] and [[Complex Gameplay\|Complex]] by introducing [[Enemies]], [[Factions]] (potentially with [[Incompatible Goals]]), or subgoals (i.e. [[Goal Hierarchies]] consisting of [[Quests]]). They can be made easier through using [[Helpers]]. Adding [[Penalties]] to failing [[Quests]] make the [[Quests]] into [[Committed Goals]], and thereby making the choice of accepting [[Quests]] into [[Risk/Reward]] considerations ~~(as long as they are [[Optional Goals]] of course)~~. Two other case, more specialized and both examples of [[Optional Goals]], are [[Companion Quests]] and [[Endgame Quests]] which can be created for games with [[Companions]] and [[Endgame]] phases respectively.		Two main varieties of [[Quests]] exist, [[Main Quests]] that needs to be completed to finish a game and optional [[Sidequests]]. The gameplay of [[Quests]] can be made more [[Challenging Gameplay\|Challenging]] and [[Complex Gameplay\|Complex]] by introducing [[Enemies]], [[Factions]] (potentially with [[Incompatible Goals]]), or subgoals (i.e. [[Goal Hierarchies]] consisting of [[Quests]]). They can be made easier through using [[Helpers]]. Adding [[Penalties]] to failing [[Quests]] make the [[Quests]] into [[Committed Goals]] (as long as they are [[Optional Goals]]), and thereby making the choice of accepting [[Quests]] into [[Risk/Reward]] considerations. Two other case, more specialized and both examples of [[Optional Goals]], are [[Companion Quests]] and [[Endgame Quests]] which can be created for games with [[Companions]] and [[Endgame]] phases respectively.

	[[Testing Achievements]] are be linked to [[Quests]] to further encourage them to be completed, or to replay them in other ways.		[[Testing Achievements]] are be linked to [[Quests]] to further encourage them to be completed, or to replay them in other ways.
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	[[Risk/Reward]]		[[Risk/Reward]]

Staffan Björk at 22:58, 17 March 2018

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	While game systems can provide [[Quests]] directly to players, it can be done diegetically through [[Dialogues]] with [[Non-Player Characters]] (including those that are [[Self-Service Kiosks]] or [[Tutorial Neighbors]]). By using [[NPCs]] that are connected to [[Factions]] this can linked to [[Narration Structures]] and possibly [[Internal Rivalry]]. An alternative in how to provide [[Quests]] is to let it be known through [[Gossip]] or [[Eavesdropping]]. [[Clues]] can be used to both make players aware of [[Quests]] and provide hints on how to solve ones they are engaged in.		While game systems can provide [[Quests]] directly to players, it can be done diegetically through [[Dialogues]] with [[Non-Player Characters]] (including those that are [[Self-Service Kiosks]] or [[Tutorial Neighbors]]). By using [[NPCs]] that are connected to [[Factions]] this can linked to [[Narration Structures]] and possibly [[Internal Rivalry]]. An alternative in how to provide [[Quests]] is to let it be known through [[Gossip]] or [[Eavesdropping]]. [[Clues]] can be used to both make players aware of [[Quests]] and provide hints on how to solve ones they are engaged in.

	Two main varieties of [[Quests]] exist, [[Main Quests]] that needs to be completed to finish a game and optional [[Sidequests]]. The gameplay of [[Quests]] can be made more [[Challenging Gameplay\|Challenging]] and [[Complex Gameplay\|Complex]] by introducing [[Enemies]], [[Factions]] (potentially with [[Incompatible Goals]]), or subgoals (i.e. [[Goal Hierarchies]] consisting of [[Quests]]). They can be made easier through using [[Helpers]]. Adding [[Penalties]] to failing [[Quests]] make the [[Quests]] into [[Committed Goals]], and thereby ~~taking on~~ the [[Quests]] into [[Risk/Reward]] considerations. Two other case, more specialized and both examples of [[Optional Goals]], are [[Companion Quests]] and [[Endgame Quests]] which can be created for games with [[Companions]] and [[Endgame]] phases respectively.		Two main varieties of [[Quests]] exist, [[Main Quests]] that needs to be completed to finish a game and optional [[Sidequests]]. The gameplay of [[Quests]] can be made more [[Challenging Gameplay\|Challenging]] and [[Complex Gameplay\|Complex]] by introducing [[Enemies]], [[Factions]] (potentially with [[Incompatible Goals]]), or subgoals (i.e. [[Goal Hierarchies]] consisting of [[Quests]]). They can be made easier through using [[Helpers]]. Adding [[Penalties]] to failing [[Quests]] make the [[Quests]] into [[Committed Goals]], and thereby making the choice of accepting [[Quests]] into [[Risk/Reward]] considerations (as long as they are [[Optional Goals]] of course). Two other case, more specialized and both examples of [[Optional Goals]], are [[Companion Quests]] and [[Endgame Quests]] which can be created for games with [[Companions]] and [[Endgame]] phases respectively.

	[[Testing Achievements]] are be linked to [[Quests]] to further encourage them to be completed, or to replay them in other ways.		[[Testing Achievements]] are be linked to [[Quests]] to further encourage them to be completed, or to replay them in other ways.

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	[[Risk/Reward]]		[[Risk/Reward]]

Staffan Björk at 22:54, 17 March 2018

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	While game systems can provide [[Quests]] directly to players, it can be done diegetically through [[Dialogues]] with [[Non-Player Characters]] (including those that are [[Self-Service Kiosks]] or [[Tutorial Neighbors]]). By using [[NPCs]] that are connected to [[Factions]] this can linked to [[Narration Structures]] and possibly [[Internal Rivalry]]. An alternative in how to provide [[Quests]] is to let it be known through [[Gossip]] or [[Eavesdropping]]. [[Clues]] can be used to both make players aware of [[Quests]] and provide hints on how to solve ones they are engaged in.		While game systems can provide [[Quests]] directly to players, it can be done diegetically through [[Dialogues]] with [[Non-Player Characters]] (including those that are [[Self-Service Kiosks]] or [[Tutorial Neighbors]]). By using [[NPCs]] that are connected to [[Factions]] this can linked to [[Narration Structures]] and possibly [[Internal Rivalry]]. An alternative in how to provide [[Quests]] is to let it be known through [[Gossip]] or [[Eavesdropping]]. [[Clues]] can be used to both make players aware of [[Quests]] and provide hints on how to solve ones they are engaged in.

	Two main varieties of [[Quests]] exist, [[Main Quests]] that needs to be completed to finish a game and optional [[Sidequests]]. The gameplay of [[Quests]] can be made more [[Challenging Gameplay\|Challenging]] and [[Complex Gameplay\|Complex]] by introducing [[Enemies]], [[Factions]] (potentially with [[Incompatible Goals]]), or subgoals (i.e. [[Goal Hierarchies]] consisting of [[Quests]]). They can be made easier through using [[Helpers]]. ~~By making~~ [[Quests]] into [[Committed Goals]], [[~~Penalties~~]] ~~can be linked to failing them and thereby making them~~ into [[Risk/Reward]] considerations. Two other case, more specialized and both examples of [[Optional Goals]], are [[Companion Quests]] and [[Endgame Quests]] which can be created for games with [[Companions]] and [[Endgame]] phases respectively.		Two main varieties of [[Quests]] exist, [[Main Quests]] that needs to be completed to finish a game and optional [[Sidequests]]. The gameplay of [[Quests]] can be made more [[Challenging Gameplay\|Challenging]] and [[Complex Gameplay\|Complex]] by introducing [[Enemies]], [[Factions]] (potentially with [[Incompatible Goals]]), or subgoals (i.e. [[Goal Hierarchies]] consisting of [[Quests]]). They can be made easier through using [[Helpers]]. Adding [[Penalties]] to failing [[Quests]] make the [[Quests]] into [[Committed Goals]], and thereby taking on the [[Quests]] into [[Risk/Reward]] considerations. Two other case, more specialized and both examples of [[Optional Goals]], are [[Companion Quests]] and [[Endgame Quests]] which can be created for games with [[Companions]] and [[Endgame]] phases respectively.

	[[Testing Achievements]] are be linked to [[Quests]] to further encourage them to be completed, or to replay them in other ways.		[[Testing Achievements]] are be linked to [[Quests]] to further encourage them to be completed, or to replay them in other ways.
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	~~[[Penalties]],~~
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	[[Complex Gameplay]]		[[Complex Gameplay]]

			==== with [[Penalties]] ====
			[[Committed Goals]]

	==== with [[Randomness]] ====		==== with [[Randomness]] ====

Staffan Björk at 09:06, 7 September 2016

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	[[Testing Achievements]] are be linked to [[Quests]] to further encourage them to be completed, or to replay them in other ways.		[[Testing Achievements]] are be linked to [[Quests]] to further encourage them to be completed, or to replay them in other ways.

	Since it requires resources of varying kinds to develop [[Quests]] (e.g. to script them, provide game art, develop dialogue, etc.), an option is it to let players play them several times or, in the case of [[Multiplayer Games]], let different players independently have the same [[Quests]]. This creates [[Non-Consistent Narration]] and makes it difficult to let the [[Quests]] affect the [[Game Worlds]]; [[Phasing]] is a partial solution to this for games with [[Mediated Gameplay]].		Since it requires resources of varying kinds to develop [[Quests]] (e.g. to script them, provide game art, develop dialogue, etc.), an option is it to let players play them several times or, in the case of [[Multiplayer Games]], let different players independently have the same [[Quests]]. This creates [[Non-Consistent Narration]] and makes it difficult to let the [[Quests]] affect the [[Game Worlds]]; [[Phasing]] is a partial solution to this for games with [[Mediated Gameplay]]. An alternative is to use [[Randomness]] to create variation and thereby a form of [[Varied Gameplay]] in the [[Quests]] without having to develop completely new content resources for each possible [[Quests\|Quest]].

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			==== with [[Randomness]] ====
			[[Varied Gameplay]]

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

Staffan Björk at 11:10, 26 July 2016

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	Since [[Quests]] explicitly state the [[Rewards]] and the requirements associated with received them, they draw attention to the mechanical aspect of a game and thereby may work against [[Narrative Engrossment]] and point out any problems with [[Thematic Consistency]]. This is especially true for [[Persistent Game Worlds]], and [[Quests]] may be necessary for these to be able to have [[Predetermined Story Structures]].		Since [[Quests]] explicitly state the [[Rewards]] and the requirements associated with received them, they draw attention to the mechanical aspect of a game and thereby may work against [[Narrative Engrossment]] and point out any problems with [[Thematic Consistency]]. This is especially true for [[Persistent Game Worlds]], and [[Quests]] may be necessary for these to be able to have [[Predetermined Story Structures]].

			==== Interface Aspects ====
			[[Quests]] are typically handled through [[Secondary Interface Screens]], especially if there are optional ones or if one can have several available at the same time.

	=== Narrative Aspects ===		=== Narrative Aspects ===
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	[[Rewards]],		[[Rewards]],
			[[Secondary Interface Screens]],
	[[Secret Areas]],		[[Secret Areas]],
	[[Testing Achievements]],		[[Testing Achievements]],