Solution Uncertainty - Revision history

Staffan Björk at 09:36, 5 August 2015

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	== Using the pattern ==		== Using the pattern ==
	[[Solution Uncertainty]] is created by introducing [[Complex Gameplay]], [[Imperfect Information]], [[Uncertainty of Information]], or a combination of these. It is however important to note that a solution must not necessarily exist, the important thing is that players experience that a solution might exist. Similarly, [[Solution Uncertainty]] can be constructed to allow for [[Trial by Error Solutions]] or [[Lucky Guess Solutions]].		[[Solution Uncertainty]] is created by introducing [[Complex Gameplay]], [[Imperfect Information]], [[Uncertainty of Information]], or a combination of these. It is however important to note that a solution must not necessarily exist, the important thing is that players experience that a solution might exist. Similarly, [[Solution Uncertainty]] can be constructed to allow for [[Trial and Error Solutions]] or [[Lucky Guess Solutions]].

	[[Strategic Knowledge]] can ruin games based on [[Solution Uncertainty]] if the solution can become apparent due to the knowledge players can bring over from other game instances. It can however also be a way of modifying [[Solution Uncertainty]] so that players may have an advantage in finding solutions if they have [[Strategic Knowledge]].		[[Strategic Knowledge]] can ruin games based on [[Solution Uncertainty]] if the solution can become apparent due to the knowledge players can bring over from other game instances. It can however also be a way of modifying [[Solution Uncertainty]] so that players may have an advantage in finding solutions if they have [[Strategic Knowledge]].
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	[[Trial by Error Solutions]]		[[Trial and Error Solutions]]

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

Staffan Björk at 18:56, 3 August 2015

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	While [[Solution Uncertainty]] does not automatically create [[No Direct Player Influence]], it does provide a basis for making this type of gameplay in that it opens up for players considering how to manipulate a game state rather than simply manipulating it.		While [[Solution Uncertainty]] does not automatically create [[No Direct Player Influence]], it does provide a basis for making this type of gameplay in that it opens up for players considering how to manipulate a game state rather than simply manipulating it.

			Games that rely heavily on [[Solution Uncertainty]] typically works badly with [[Further Player Improvement Potential]]. This since the former relies on being uncertain that there is a solution or how to reach it and having found one in no way guarantees that there exists a better solution or that players have any gameplay reason to try and find a better one even if one is possible.

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			[[Further Player Improvement Potential]],
	[[Strategic Knowledge]]		[[Strategic Knowledge]]

Staffan Björk at 13:46, 9 July 2015

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	== Using the pattern ==		== Using the pattern ==
	[[Solution Uncertainty]] is created by introducing [[Complex Gameplay]], [[Imperfect Information]], [[Uncertainty of Information]], or a combination of these. It is however important to note that a solution must not necessarily exist, the important thing is that players experience that a solution might exist. Similarly, [[Solution Uncertainty]] can be constructed to allow for [[Lucky Guess Solutions]].		[[Solution Uncertainty]] is created by introducing [[Complex Gameplay]], [[Imperfect Information]], [[Uncertainty of Information]], or a combination of these. It is however important to note that a solution must not necessarily exist, the important thing is that players experience that a solution might exist. Similarly, [[Solution Uncertainty]] can be constructed to allow for [[Trial by Error Solutions]] or [[Lucky Guess Solutions]].

	[[Strategic Knowledge]] can ruin games based on [[Solution Uncertainty]] if the solution can become apparent due to the knowledge players can bring over from other game instances. It can however also be a way of modifying [[Solution Uncertainty]] so that players may have an advantage in finding solutions if they have [[Strategic Knowledge]].		[[Strategic Knowledge]] can ruin games based on [[Solution Uncertainty]] if the solution can become apparent due to the knowledge players can bring over from other game instances. It can however also be a way of modifying [[Solution Uncertainty]] so that players may have an advantage in finding solutions if they have [[Strategic Knowledge]].
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	[[Strategic Knowledge]]		[[Strategic Knowledge]],
			[[Trial by Error Solutions]]

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

Staffan Björk at 13:55, 7 July 2015

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	== Using the pattern ==		== Using the pattern ==
	[[Solution Uncertainty]] is created by introducing [[Complex Gameplay]], [[Imperfect Information]], [[Uncertainty of Information]], or a combination of these. It is however important to note that a solution must not necessarily exist, the important thing is that players experience that a solution might exist.		[[Solution Uncertainty]] is created by introducing [[Complex Gameplay]], [[Imperfect Information]], [[Uncertainty of Information]], or a combination of these. It is however important to note that a solution must not necessarily exist, the important thing is that players experience that a solution might exist. Similarly, [[Solution Uncertainty]] can be constructed to allow for [[Lucky Guess Solutions]].

	[[Strategic Knowledge]] can ruin games based on [[Solution Uncertainty]] if the solution can become apparent due to the knowledge players can bring over from other game instances. It can however also be a way of modifying [[Solution Uncertainty]] so that players may have an advantage in finding solutions if they have [[Strategic Knowledge]].		[[Strategic Knowledge]] can ruin games based on [[Solution Uncertainty]] if the solution can become apparent due to the knowledge players can bring over from other game instances. It can however also be a way of modifying [[Solution Uncertainty]] so that players may have an advantage in finding solutions if they have [[Strategic Knowledge]].
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	=== Can Be Modulated By ===		=== Can Be Modulated By ===
	[[AI Players]],		[[AI Players]],
			[[Lucky Guess Solutions]],
	[[Strategic Knowledge]]		[[Strategic Knowledge]]

Staffan Björk at 11:10, 22 January 2015

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	== Consequences ==		== Consequences ==
	The most basic consequence of [[Solution Uncertainty]] is that it creates [[Uncertainty of Outcome]] in games. This often leads to [[Puzzle Solving]] or [[Tactical Planning]], which in turn can make for [[Challenging Gameplay]] or lead to players suffering from [[Analysis Paralysis]]. A slightly more unintuitive effect of [[Solution Uncertainty]] is that is can lead to a player becoming the target of a [[Surprise Attacks]] due to an inability of foreseeing a potential attack.		The most basic consequence of [[Solution Uncertainty]] is that it creates [[Uncertainty of Outcome]] in games. This often leads to [[Puzzle Solving]] or [[Tactical Planning]], which in turn can make for [[Challenging Gameplay]] or lead to players suffering from [[Analysis Paralysis]]. A slightly more unintuitive effect of [[Solution Uncertainty]] is that is can lead to a player becoming the target of a [[Surprise Attacks]] due to an inability of foreseeing a potential attack. [[Solution Uncertainty]] can help make it impossible to know exactly who will win, and can thereby support [[Winner determined after Gameplay Ends]].

	While [[Solution Uncertainty]] does not automatically create [[No Direct Player Influence]], it does provide a basis for making this type of gameplay in that it opens up for players considering how to manipulate a game state rather than simply manipulating it.		While [[Solution Uncertainty]] does not automatically create [[No Direct Player Influence]], it does provide a basis for making this type of gameplay in that it opens up for players considering how to manipulate a game state rather than simply manipulating it.
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	[[Tactical Planning]],		[[Tactical Planning]],
	[[Uncertainty of Outcome]]		[[Uncertainty of Outcome]],
			[[Winner determined after Gameplay Ends]]

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

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	''Uncertainty in a game which stems from not being aware of an existent solution to a challenge.''		''Uncertainty in a game which stems from not being aware of an existent solution to a challenge.''

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	[[Strategic Knowledge]] can ruin games based on [[Solution Uncertainty]] if the solution can become apparent due to the knowledge players can bring over from other game instances. It can however also be a way of modifying [[Solution Uncertainty]] so that players may have an advantage in finding solutions if they have [[Strategic Knowledge]].		[[Strategic Knowledge]] can ruin games based on [[Solution Uncertainty]] if the solution can become apparent due to the knowledge players can bring over from other game instances. It can however also be a way of modifying [[Solution Uncertainty]] so that players may have an advantage in finding solutions if they have [[Strategic Knowledge]].

	The use of [[AI Players]] requires extra consideration when if comes to using [[Solution Uncertainty]] in a game since human players and [[AI Players]] most likely have very different cognitive abilities and what can be difficult for one category of players to find can be trivial for the other.		The use of [[AI Players]] requires extra consideration when it comes to using [[Solution Uncertainty]] in a game since human players and [[AI Players]] most likely have very different cognitive abilities and what can be difficult for one category of players to find can be trivial for the other.

	== Consequences ==		== Consequences ==

Staffan Björk: /* Examples */

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Examples

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	[[:Category:Puzzles\|Puzzles]] such as [[Jigsaw Puzzles]], [[Solitaire]], and [[Tangram]] all built upon [[Solution Uncertainty]] to provide gameplay for players without requiring other players to participate. [[Alchemists]], [[Battleship]], [[Cluedo]], [[Mastermind]], [[Mystery of the Abbey]], and [[Ricochet Robots]] are examples of multiplayer games that build upon similar [[Solution Uncertainty]].		[[:Category:Puzzles\|Puzzles]] such as [[Jigsaw Puzzles]], [[Solitaire]], and [[Tangram]] all built upon [[Solution Uncertainty]] to provide gameplay for players without requiring other players to participate. [[Alchemists]], [[Battleship]], [[Cluedo]], [[Mastermind]], [[Mystery of the Abbey]], and [[Ricochet Robots]] are examples of multiplayer games that build upon similar [[Solution Uncertainty]].

	Examples of computer-based [[:Category:~~Puzzles~~ Games\|Puzzle Games]] relying on [[Solution Uncertainty]] include [[Angry Birds]], [[Continuity]], [[Cursor*10]], [[Drop 7]], and the [[Portal series]]. [[:Category:Adventure Games\|Adventure Games]] such as [[King's Quest series]], the [[Leisure Suit Larry series]], [[Maniac Mansion]], and the [[Myst series]] are similar but combine puzzle solving with exploration of an environment and the telling of a story.		Examples of computer-based [[:Category:Puzzle Games\|Puzzle Games]] relying on [[Solution Uncertainty]] include [[Angry Birds]], [[Continuity]], [[Cursor*10]], [[Drop 7]], and the [[Portal series]]. [[:Category:Adventure Games\|Adventure Games]] such as [[King's Quest series]], the [[Leisure Suit Larry series]], [[Maniac Mansion]], and the [[Myst series]] are similar but combine puzzle solving with exploration of an environment and the telling of a story.

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

Staffan Björk at 15:18, 10 January 2015

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	''Uncertainty in a game which stems from not being aware of an existent solution to a challenge.''		''Uncertainty in a game which stems from not being aware of an existent solution to a challenge.''

	~~This pattern is~~ a ~~still~~ a ~~stub~~.		Players of games are often tasks with trying to reach a goal without knowing exactly how to reach that goal. A game has [[Solution Uncertainty]] when this challenge takes the form of mainly having to do with figuring out what actions to do, rather than doing them, although a solution might not actually exist.

	Note: ''Uncertainty that comes from the possibility of players failing to perform an action or series of actions is covered by the pattern [[Performance Uncertainty]].''		Note: ''Uncertainty that comes from the possibility of players failing to perform an action or series of actions is covered by the pattern [[Performance Uncertainty]].''

	=== Examples ===		=== Examples ===
	[[:Category:Puzzles\|Puzzles]] such as [[Jigsaw Puzzles]], [[Solitaire]], and [[Tangram]] all built upon [[Solution Uncertainty]] to provide gameplay for players without requiring other players to participate. [[Alchemists]], [[Battleship]], [[Cluedo]], [[Mastermind]], [[Mystery of the Abbey]] are examples of multiplayer games that build upon similar [[Solution Uncertainty]].		[[:Category:Puzzles\|Puzzles]] such as [[Jigsaw Puzzles]], [[Solitaire]], and [[Tangram]] all built upon [[Solution Uncertainty]] to provide gameplay for players without requiring other players to participate. [[Alchemists]], [[Battleship]], [[Cluedo]], [[Mastermind]], [[Mystery of the Abbey]], and [[Ricochet Robots]] are examples of multiplayer games that build upon similar [[Solution Uncertainty]].

			Examples of computer-based [[:Category:Puzzles Games\|Puzzle Games]] relying on [[Solution Uncertainty]] include [[Angry Birds]], [[Continuity]], [[Cursor*10]], [[Drop 7]], and the [[Portal series]]. [[:Category:Adventure Games\|Adventure Games]] such as [[King's Quest series]], the [[Leisure Suit Larry series]], [[Maniac Mansion]], and the [[Myst series]] are similar but combine puzzle solving with exploration of an environment and the telling of a story.

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

Staffan Björk: /* Using the pattern */

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Using the pattern

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	== Using the pattern ==		== Using the pattern ==
	[[Solution Uncertainty]] is created by introducing [[Complex Gameplay]], [[Imperfect Information]], [[Uncertainty of Information]], or a combination of these. [[Strategic Knowledge]] can ruin games based on [[Solution Uncertainty]] if the solution can become apparent due to the knowledge players can bring over from other game instances. It can however also be a way of modifying [[Solution Uncertainty]] so that players may have an advantage in finding solutions if they have [[Strategic Knowledge]].		[[Solution Uncertainty]] is created by introducing [[Complex Gameplay]], [[Imperfect Information]], [[Uncertainty of Information]], or a combination of these. It is however important to note that a solution must not necessarily exist, the important thing is that players experience that a solution might exist.

			[[Strategic Knowledge]] can ruin games based on [[Solution Uncertainty]] if the solution can become apparent due to the knowledge players can bring over from other game instances. It can however also be a way of modifying [[Solution Uncertainty]] so that players may have an advantage in finding solutions if they have [[Strategic Knowledge]].

	The use of [[AI Players]] requires extra consideration when if comes to using [[Solution Uncertainty]] in a game since human players and [[AI Players]] most likely have very different cognitive abilities and what can be difficult for one category of players to find can be trivial for the other.		The use of [[AI Players]] requires extra consideration when if comes to using [[Solution Uncertainty]] in a game since human players and [[AI Players]] most likely have very different cognitive abilities and what can be difficult for one category of players to find can be trivial for the other.

Staffan Björk: /* Examples */

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Examples

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	=== Examples ===		=== Examples ===
			[[:Category:Puzzles\|Puzzles]] such as [[Jigsaw Puzzles]], [[Solitaire]], and [[Tangram]] all built upon [[Solution Uncertainty]] to provide gameplay for players without requiring other players to participate. [[Alchemists]], [[Battleship]], [[Cluedo]], [[Mastermind]], [[Mystery of the Abbey]] are examples of multiplayer games that build upon similar [[Solution Uncertainty]].

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