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quest-design-patterns

A specialized skill for the quest-designer agent covering quest design patterns. Provides quest archetypes, reward psychology, difficulty curves, and player motivation frameworks. Use for 'quest design,' 'reward systems,' 'mission structure,' 'quest patterns,' and similar topics.

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# Quest Design Patterns — Quest Design Pattern Methodology

Specialized game design knowledge used by the quest-designer agent when designing main/side quests.

## Why Patterns Are Needed

Quests are the **glue connecting narrative and gameplay**. If the game just repeats "go kill 10 of these," players will disengage. Combining diverse structural patterns is what keeps players saying "just one more quest."

## 12 Quest Archetypes

### Combat/Action Category

| # | Archetype | Core Loop | Narrative Function | Risk Factor |
|---|-----------|-----------|-------------------|-------------|