http://tyfp.wordpress.com/2008/04/01/expected-gameplay-mechanics-part-1/ Amateur game design for the technically impaired Thu, 10 Sep 2009 22:55:46 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 http://tyfp.wordpress.com/2008/04/01/expected-gameplay-mechanics-part-1/#comment-91 Fishy Boy Mon, 14 Apr 2008 01:33:13 +0000 http://tyfp.wordpress.com/?p=70#comment-91 Pssh, you act as if all games must be exactly the same. Collecting things is okay, as long as it's not forced. Stepping away from the live system is great, especially if you're trying to appeal to the lowest common denominator. Points can add to a game, giving people their own goal to reach, instead of some arbitrary game goal. For boss fights, you must have not fought many bosses. SEE: Treasure. Also, there's nothing especially wrong with that kind of boss fight, and it can be fun, or they wouldn't do it. I agree with your save point opinion. Unlocking characters is great, if it's not done by mindless fighting. Is their something horrible about getting a surprise bonus as you play? Robots/Pirates/Zombies/Ninjas are all fine beasts, just easily corrupted. Pssh, you act as if all games must be exactly the same. Collecting things is okay, as long as it’s not forced. Stepping away from the live system is great, especially if you’re trying to appeal to the lowest common denominator. Points can add to a game, giving people their own goal to reach, instead of some arbitrary game goal. For boss fights, you must have not fought many bosses. SEE: Treasure. Also, there’s nothing especially wrong with that kind of boss fight, and it can be fun, or they wouldn’t do it. I agree with your save point opinion. Unlocking characters is great, if it’s not done by mindless fighting. Is their something horrible about getting a surprise bonus as you play? Robots/Pirates/Zombies/Ninjas are all fine beasts, just easily corrupted.

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