Systems Overview

LifePoints

Goal:

Like any achievements system, the LifePoints system has no true “goal;” there is not a set amount of points that makes you win, there are no victory conditions. While some may use it to compete with others, for most the LifePoints system serves its own purpose, and that is enjoyment. Like the first Xbox achievements, LifePoints have no additional benefit aside from having an additional positive effect when accomplishing something, as well as encouraging people to do things in unique or unexpected ways.

Difficulty:

n Very Easy – Achievements that do not require above average effort or work to achieve. Scoring: 5-10 points.

n Easy – Achievements that require slightly more effort to achieve. May require extra materials or unusual actions. Scoring: 10-20 points.

n Moderate – These achievements require above average effort to achieve. May require expensive or hard-to find materials or ask for embarrassing or difficult actions to be performed. Scoring: 20-50 points.

n Hard – Difficult or incredibly expensive achievements that require actions that are potentially dangerous or illegal, or materials that are impossible or difficult to find. Scoring: 50-100 points.

n Very Hard – Nearly impossible, these achievements always require dangerous or illegal actions that border on questionable. Incredibly difficult and expensive to achieve. Scoring: 100-200 points.

n Lifetime – Lifetime achievements are completed usually but once a lifetime. Impossibly time-consuming or difficult to achieve, these achievements may be impossible for some people to complete at all. Scoring: Medals.