Game Groups > Gameplay feature: Weather changes

Games that feature weather changes, such as rain, snow, blizzards, thunderstorms, etc.. Games that have this feature may also introduce weather-specific events, such as different reduced visibility, NPC behavior, or equivalent events which may only be accessible at a specified period of time.

Games in this game group must also introduce a direct gameplay consequence.

Examples

• In the RollerCoaster Tycoon series, rainfall causes park guests to seek out enclosed rides and buy umbrellas at any price if available.
• In Endless Legend, each weather state has a different bonus or penalty, such as rainfall causing higher army upkeep and reduced morale, or dust storms obscuring armies and making them more difficult to target with ranged attacks.

Limitations

• Games that may feature weather changes, but do not additionally feature unique events related to the differences of weather (e.g. only a graphical feature) should be excluded from this game group; the change in weather in itself is not enough to qualify for this game group. This also includes games where weather is only presented as a deadline reminder.
• Games where a weather feature is only due to a trigger effect from a plot driven quest (e.g. weather changes when finishing a quest) or due to entering a specific location, should be excluded from this game group. A weather change system must always be in effect regardless of the player's actions, unless the game in mention is turn-based.