Helper Voice

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This is a candidate pattern, which may enter version 2.0 of the Deck.
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Synopsis

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Relationships

Contexts:
Gameplay File:M385px-Gameplay-front-v20.png, Awareness .
May relate to:
Narrative .
Relates to:
Audio Logs File:M385px-AudioLogs-front-v20.png.
Differs from:
Narrator .

Description

Helper Voice may contribute with pieces of Narrative but it is different from Narrator.

Examples

Considering that this is still a candidate pattern, we present more examples then usually, to better support the discussion.

Shadow of the Colossus: A voice from above explains the strategy to defeat a particular boss. In case the player is not able to progress the voice repeats after a while.
Mirror's Edge: A partner, over a communicator, explains the best strategy for the next piece of gameplay
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