Community-controlled game
video game genre
A community-controlled game (CCG) is any video game featuring a single avatar that is controlled by more than one person. As the definition of a CCG refers to the way a game is played, rather than aspects of the game itself, a CCG can be played in any genre. A CCG will intake commands from multiple players and will issue them to the avatar. However, as players cannot predict what other players will input, the movements and actions of the avatar can be incredibly erratic depending on the game's input mode.
Styles of play
Anarchy
Anarchy-mode allows all commands by players to be issued in sequential order to the avatar. This method of gameplay allows all individuals the equal ability to influence the movement or actions of the avatar, but none the ability to control it with strategy or rationale. Anarchy-mode is very susceptible to Trolls, which makes narrative progress difficult with this style of gameplay. However, players of anarchy-based CCGs often play for the communal experience, rather than the game's story. These players will often collectively create a new narrative based on their unpredictable gameplay.
Democracy
Democracy-mode allows all commands within a set period of time to be collected, counted and subject to the majority rule.
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