Portability & Reuse
Portability does not mean everything goes everywhere.
It means movement is possible when rules allow it.
How Portability Works (Conceptually)
In traditional games:
- Content exists in one database
- No other game can recognize it
In Open UGC systems:
- Content has a shared identity
- Games can choose to support it
- Reuse is intentional, not automatic
What This Means for You
Portability can look like:
- A level you created appearing in multiple games
- An item unlocking cosmetic recognition elsewhere
- Progress being acknowledged outside one app
It does not mean:
- Every game must support every item
- Balance rules disappear
- Developers lose control
Why This Is Player-Friendly
Portability:
- Respects time invested
- Reduces fear of loss
- Encourages long-lived communities
Games still decide what they support. Players gain confidence that their effort is not disposable.