Game Development Reference
In-Depth Information
AppEnDIx B
n
Type:
Engine
n
Intent:
Produces a steady flow of resources over time for players to consume or to
collect while playing the game.
n
Motivation:
A
static engine
creates a steady flow of resources that never dries up.
applicability
Use a
static engine
when:
n
You want to limit players' actions without complicating the design. A static
engine forces players to think how they are going to spend their resources without
much need for long-term planning.
structure
Participants
n
Energy
that is produced by the
static engine
NOTE
a
static engine
must provide players
with some options to
spend the resources
on. a
static engine
with only one option to
spend the resources on
is of little use.
n
A
source
that produces energy
n
Actions
the player can spend
energy on
collaborations
The source produces energy at a fixed or an unpredictable rate.
consequences
The production rate of a
static engine
does not change, so the effects of the engine
on game balance are very predictable. A
static engine
can be the cause of imbalance
only when its production rate is not the same for all the players.
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