Example Game Entities

Here is the list of example game entities to use while designing game.

General rule: object should be part of simulation world if:

1. It can change with time based on some game world rules
2. It can influence simulation (physics for example)
3. It needs to be shared between players, but stays static

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Static game objects:

• Skybox
  Depends on display implementation if it's not part of simulation
• Smoke Effect
  Depends on display implementation
• Ringing Bell
  Depends on display implementation
• Terrain
  Is part of game simulation, so it should stay in simulation (but sometimes can be presentation only)
• Hex grid
  Displayed grid itself is just presentation, but for calculations can be in simulation
• Tree
  Is part of game simulation, so it should stay in simulation (but can be just fake tree so stay in presentation only)
• Iron vein Is part of game simulation, so it should stay in simulation

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Dynamic game objects:

• Boar NPC
• Player
• Character Weapon
• Mage Staff Projectile
• Other player character

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UI:

• Auction UI
• Minimap
• Game chat