B.3 Pattern: Visible Forces Cont�d
- Prose pattern descriptions can be very pleasing to read but may be hard to use as a reference because the forces are buried in the prose.
- Having a separate Forces heading makes the forces very easy to find but may make the pattern less pleasing to read.
- Too much structure can impinge on the literary quality of a pattern.
Solution:
- Regardless of the style chosen for the pattern description, ensure that the forces are highly visible. This can be done by defining a meaningful "name" for each force and visually setting if off from text by making them minor headings, or by highlighting them using fonts, underlining, or other typographic techniques.