Unit 2 Flashcards

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AI

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Any element within a computer program, such as a computer game, that simulates decision-making.

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Algorithm

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Detailed, step-by-step instructions that tell the computer how to perform a task.

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Client

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Software that runs on a player's device responsible for input, displaying graphics, playing sounds, and (often) calculating game date.

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Dynamic System

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A set of interconnected parts that combine to form a greater whole.

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Dynamic

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A set of behaviors that arise from one or more game mechanics.

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Game Aesthetic

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A feeling in a player evoked by a game that arises from its dynamics.

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Genre

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A type of game characterized by specific combinations of mechanics.

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ISP

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An internet service provider, or a company that provides internet access to customers.

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Latency

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The time it takes for data to transfer over the internet.

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Mechanics

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An interaction between game parts that forms a basic unit of gameplay.