Game Elements

Players

Players are an integral part of games as the way they play can effect how the enjoy the game or sometimes even how others enjoy the game depending on the circumstances. A lot of games hsve different features but they will likely have something in common with another game with how the game is played. Two of the most common systems in modern video games are PvP which is short for Player vs Player games and PvE which is short for Player vs Environment. PvP games pit players against each other either in teams or in one vs one  games where one team or player must over come the other to gain victory. PvE on the other hand pits players against the games systems. For example lets look at the modern FPS Call of Duty as it is a title many may recognize. Call of Duty offers both PvE in its solo campaign where the player will fight through NPC or Non Player Characters, this system while used in this situation is is rather linear as it directs the player where to go it can be used to create non linear games where the player is forced to explore in order to find the right path a good example of which would be Dark Souls which also employs a primarily PvE system. The other system used in Call of Duty is the PvP system were the game pits players against each. This system is different as players of different skill levels may be put against each other which may negatively impact how one player enjoys the game. 

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