4.0 INTRODUCTION

In chapter 4, we will be taking an even closer look at the mechanisms and structures of rules, to gain a deeper insight into the possibilities of Play Map creation.

There will also be a Rule Index to refer to whenever you want to look up specific rules.

You will not be required to understand the entirety of this chapter in order to create great Play Maps.

While details on how to make good use of rules will be covered, we do not recommend memorizing all of them at once.

Think of an experience you want to create, and then use this guide to look for rules that will help you achieve that experience.

4.1 WHAT ARE RULES?

Rules can be used for entire Play Scenes, but can also be confined within a specific Entity.

Rules are a means of controlling Entities and Play Scenes of your Play Map.

• If a rule needs to be applied to the entirety of a Play Scene at once, it's best to keep that rule at a Play Scene level.
• Rules on an Entity level can activate as many times as the number of that specific Entity that exists within a Play Scene, so if you need a rule to be able to activate multiple times at once, it's best to keep the rule at an Entity level.
• Entity-level rules can be used to create interactions between the Entity and players.