Player Unpredictability

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

This pattern is a still a stub.

Examples

Using the pattern

Diegetic Aspects

Interface Aspects

Narration Aspects

Consequences

Relations

Uncertainty of Outcome Player/Character Skill Composites Multiplayer Games Negotiation Betrayal Imperfect Information No Direct Player Influence Strategic Knowledge Dominant Strategy Tactical Planning Bluffing Cooperation Player Unpredictability

Can Instantiate

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Can Modulate

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Can Be Instantiated By

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Can Be Modulated By

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Possible Closure Effects

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Potentially Conflicting With

Predictable Winner

History

New pattern created in this wiki. However, the pattern is based on the concept of player unpredictability described in Costikyan's book Uncertainty in Games<ref name="Costikyan"/>.

References

<references> <ref name="Costikyan">Costikyan, G. 2013. Uncertainty in Games. MIT Press. Official webpage for the book.</ref> </references>

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