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Core Dynamic

The term 'core dynamic' refers to the key mechanic that is apparent throughout a video game.
Some different types of core dynamics will be briefly described below.

These dynamics were discussed upon by my group and I, until we eventually came to a conclusion on what they key dynamics would be.

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Although this research is more suited to the level design team, I still decided to note it all down, as the dynamic of the game would have an impact on my planning, as I'd be required to make the concept of the story/game around the dynamic(s).

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Below is a link to the pre-production page where we decided on what core dynamic would be used.
 

Types of dynamics:
 

  • Territorial Acquisition
    The task of gaining more power in the form of acquiring more land.
    Examples: Civilization 5
     

  • Prediction
    Being required to bet/guess (betting/guessing)
    Examples: Childrens games, gambling
     

  • Spatial Reasoning
    Puzzle like/needing to be aware of the working space
    Examples: Connect 4, Naughts and Crosses    
     

  • Survival
    Being required to outlive something or someone
    Examples: Player Unknown Battlegrounds, APEX Legends, Fortnite
     

  • Destruction
    Being able to destroy something, whether it's monsters, the world, or others
    Examples: Doom, Plague
     

  • Building
    Providing an open space to develop/build upon
    Examples: Sim City, Minecraft
     

  • Collection
    Being required to collect a specific item/items throughout the game
    Examples: Sonic, Banjo Kazooie
     

  • Chasing or Evading
    The act of chasing or evading someone/something
    Examples: Scotland yard, Friday 13th, Dead By Daylight, Deceit
     

  • Trading
    Key feature making use of trading between characters in-game, or with other players.
    Examples: Trading Card Games (TCGs such as Yu-Gi-Oh, Vanguard, Pokémon)
     

  • Race to the End
    Player receives a certain amount of time to carry out/complete a particular task
    Examples: Racing games (Mario Kart), Mario Party, Overcooked

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