Sound Decoys

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Synopsis

Using sound to fool NPCs.

Relationships

Context:
Stealth , Consequent Sound , Make Sound not War , Emotional Script .
Relates to:
Unaware NPC , Seeking for PC , Sonic Weapon .
Often uses:
Foley , Sound Effects .

Description

A customary component of the gameplay is to deal with enemies along the game space. In some situations it is convenient to divert enemies’ attention and possibly to influence them to change their positions, either to be able to deal with one at time or to avoid confrontation at all. Diverse forms of decoy can be included in the gameplay. Sound is particularly suitable for integrating meaningful decoy actions since it allows launching the decoy whilst avoiding visual contact. It also brings advantages both for the plausibility of the decoy and for its usefulness in spaces with reduced visibility.

Examples

Metal Gear Solid 4: Snake lures an enemy out of his hiding place, by throwing and empty magazine into a more convenient location

Chaos Theory:

Spore Origins: One of the parts, in which the player can invest when upgrading the creature, allows it to make a sound that attracts little creatures which constitute easy food. This feature needs to be timely managed because it takes some time to 'recharge' (notice the indicator in the bottom-left corner)

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Papa Sangre: . Additionally throughout the game the PC's own (as the Helper Voice) suggests

External Resources

Presentation of the pattern in (Alves & Roque, 2010)