How do you keep game mechanics fresh and relevant over time?

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Game mechanics are the rules and systems that define how players interact with a game and what outcomes they can achieve. They are essential for creating engaging and meaningful gameplay experiences, but they can also become stale and repetitive over time. How do you keep game mechanics fresh and relevant over time? Here are some tips and examples to inspire you.

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1 Experiment with variations

One way to keep game mechanics fresh and relevant is to experiment with different variations of the same core mechanic. For example, you can change the parameters, constraints, feedback, or context of the mechanic to create new challenges, opportunities, or emotions for the players. You can also combine or remix existing mechanics to create new ones. For example, Portal combines first-person shooting and puzzle-solving with a unique mechanic of creating portals to manipulate space and physics.

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While I appreciate all this automated flattery, and being solicited for my perspective, I'm not exactly willing to share my learnings free on this platform. If you need an expert game designer, call me.

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Maurício Piccini

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Uma excelente ilustra??o disso é o "Super Mario Odyssey". A mecanica principal - o pulo - é enriquecida pela incorpora??o de chapéus que concedem habilidades únicas. Os jogadores podem, por exemplo, controlar objetos ou inimigos, adicionando camadas extras de desafio e explora??o ao gameplay.

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2 Introduce progression and mastery

Another way to keep game mechanics fresh and relevant is to introduce progression and mastery systems that reward the players for learning and improving their skills. For example, you can design levels, missions, or objectives that gradually increase the difficulty, complexity, or variety of the mechanic. You can also provide feedback, rewards, or incentives that motivate the players to master the mechanic and achieve higher performance, such as scores, badges, leaderboards, or unlocks.

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Exemplo prático: Em um jogo de plataforma, a progress?o pode introduzir novas habilidades de movimento, como um pulo duplo ou um gancho, que permitem aos jogadores acessar áreas anteriormente inacessíveis e descobrir novos desafios que testam seu domínio sobre a mecanica principal do jogo.

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3 Adapt to the player and the environment

A third way to keep game mechanics fresh and relevant is to adapt them to the player and the environment. For example, you can use dynamic difficulty adjustment, adaptive AI, or procedural generation to create game situations that match the player's skill level, preferences, or actions. You can also use environmental factors, such as time, weather, or location, to influence the mechanic and create different effects or outcomes. For example, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild uses a physics-based mechanic of temperature and fire that changes depending on the weather and the terrain.

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Exemplo prático: Em um jogo de RPG, o sistema de progress?o pode ser adaptado ao estilo de jogo do jogador. Se ele prefere combate, a progress?o pode ser focada em desbloquear novas habilidades e armas. Se ele prefere explora??o, a progress?o pode se concentrar em desbloquear novas áreas e segredos. Essa adapta??o garante uma experiência mais satisfatória e personalizada para cada jogador.

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4 Incorporate narrative and aesthetics

A fourth way to keep game mechanics fresh and relevant is to incorporate narrative and aesthetics elements that enhance the meaning and appeal of the mechanic. For example, you can use story, characters, dialogue, or themes to contextualize and justify the mechanic and its consequences. You can also use art, sound, music, or animation to convey the mood, tone, or style of the mechanic and its effects. For example, Limbo uses a minimalist aesthetic and a dark narrative to create a sense of mystery and danger for its platforming and puzzle mechanics.

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5 Solicit feedback and iterate

A fifth way to keep game mechanics fresh and relevant is to solicit feedback and iterate on your design. For example, you can use playtesting, surveys, analytics, or reviews to gather data and opinions from your target audience and stakeholders. You can also use prototyping, testing, or debugging tools to identify and fix any issues or flaws in your mechanic. You can then use this feedback and data to refine, improve, or change your mechanic based on your goals and vision.

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Exemplo prático: Imagine um jogo de plataforma onde os jogadores testam novas mecanicas de pulo. Observando os jogadores e coletando feedback, você descobre que muitos jogadores têm dificuldades com um pulo em específico. Utilizando esses dados, ajuste a física do pulo ou adicione elementos visuais que indiquem melhor a distancia do pulo, tornando a experiência mais intuitiva e prazerosa.

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6 Learn from others

A sixth way to keep game mechanics fresh and relevant is to learn from others. For example, you can play, analyze, or critique other games that use similar or different mechanics to yours. You can also read, watch, or listen to resources, such as books, articles, podcasts, or videos, that cover game design theory, practice, or history. You can also network, collaborate, or communicate with other game designers, developers, or players who share your interests or challenges. You can then use this knowledge and inspiration to inform or enhance your own game mechanics.

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This is possible when creating an IP and keeping up with current player data. Take Deep Rock Galactic, fun and nice game, 4 years old. Still kicking fine but add ARPG auto-shooter mechanics and camera, you get yourself another winner, Deep Rock Galactic Survivor. Nice 'N' easy, does it! Frank Sinatra (Completely irrelevant, or is it?)

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You can find inspiration from just anywhere as long as you observe. But remember that not every mechanics will make sense for your game. Make sure to test and collect feedback to implement only the relevant mechanics to improve the overall experience.

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Um exemplo prático de aprendizado com outros jogos para melhorar suas mecanicas seria analisar o sucesso do "Hades". O roguelike da Supergiant Games inovou o gênero ao incorporar uma narrativa profunda e personagens cativantes, elementos que normalmente n?o s?o o foco em jogos roguelike. Implementar um sistema similar de progress?o narrativa em um jogo de puzzle, por exemplo, poderia resultar em uma experiência mais recompensadora e viciante para o jogador.

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1 Experiment with variations

2 Introduce progression and mastery

3 Adapt to the player and the environment

4 Incorporate narrative and aesthetics

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