Save-Load Cycles

The one-sentence "definition" that should be in italics.

This pattern is a still a stub.

Examples

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Anti-Examples

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Relations

Instantiates: Trans-Game Information, Smooth Learning Curves, Spawning, Extra-Game Actions, Reversibility

Modulates: Direct Information, Near Miss Indicators

Save Points

Potentially conflicting with: Surprises, Leaps of Faith, Penalties

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Irreversible Events Real-Time Games Time Limited Game Instances Tension Replayability Dedicated Game Facilitators Units Stimulated Planning Experimenting Fudged Results Extra Chances Freedom of Choice Multiplayer Games Single-Player Games Underlying Assumptions and Concepts Difficulty Levels Delayed Effects Ability Losses Permadeath Death Consequences Puzzle Solving Interruptibility Negotiable Play Sessions Scores Downtime Game Time Manipulation Game Pauses

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History

An updated version of the pattern Save-Load Cycles that was part of the original collection in the book Patterns in Game Design<ref name="Bjork & Holopainen 2004"/>.

References

<references> <ref name="Bjork & Holopainen 2004">Björk, S. & Holopainen, J. (2004) Patterns in Game Design. Charles River Media. ISBN1-58450-354-8.</ref> </references>

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