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A '''Succession Game''' is a form of [[Meta Multiplayer]] gameplay where, instead of competing against one another, the players take turns controlling a single faction. It is most often found in [[Real Time Strategy|Real Time]] and [[Turn
Although some games (such as ''[[Super Mario Bros.]] 3'') have this functionality built in, a Succession Game is usually started by a player posting a topic in a [[Message Board]] identifying the game and asking for other interested players. Once enough players have been recruited, the group will then decide on:
* The order of play (usually this is the same as the signup order, with the thread-starter going first).
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** In games where the faction's leader is represented by a character, such as the ''Total War'' series, the character will continue playing for until his character dies or is otherwise removed; in other words, each player plays as if he were that leader.
** The other method is to agree on a certain predetermined length of gameplay, such as a number of turns or an in-game year.
* What, if any, [[Game Mod
* What, if any, [[Self-Imposed Challenge|Self Imposed Challenges]] all players should adhere to.
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Succession Games are popular for a number of reasons. First, they allow players to compare techniques and tactics through a firsthand example of their results, thus allowing players to refine their own playing styles. Second, it can serve as a means of easing newer players into the game by giving them an essentially [[One We Prepared Earlier|premade scenario]] to experiment with (and also the reassurance that whatever mistakes they may make can generally be corrected by a more experienced player later). Finally, working together with others to put something together can be fun in and of itself.
* As noted above, the phenomenon is most prevalent on gaming forums. Good examples can often be found by looking in the "Stories" section (if it has one).
** [http://forums.civfanatics.com/index.php Civilization Fanatics Center] and [https://web.archive.org/web/20100808141655/http://apolyton.net/forums/ Apolyton Civilization Site] - the [[
** [https://web.archive.org/web/20051126163409/http://www.europa-universalis.com/forum/ Paradox Interactive Forums] maintains [[After Action Report]] sections for most of its games.
** The [[Dwarf Fortress]] [http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?board=14.0 forums]
** A number of [[Let's Play
*** In fact, the infamous ''[[Boatmurdered]]'' saga was a succession game.
* The [[Minecraft]] mod [http://www.wired.com/magazine/2011/07/mf_chainworld/ ChainWorld]
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[[Category:Videogame Culture]]
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