Thesis: Game Theory can improve Game Design in the areas of balance, engagement, and educational use.
Balance:
Goal of balance is to achieve fair game play
Usually accomplished by trial and error
Game theory matrices can be used to assess strength of game elements
Matrices can be used to speed up game balance process
Goal of balance is to achieve fair game play
Usually accomplished by trial and error
Game theory matrices can be used to assess strength of game elements
Matrices can be used to speed up game balance process
Engagement
Develops from several factor but mainly balance
Is how much the players actively want to continue playing the game
Because matrices can be used to help balance it can help with engagement
Develops from several factor but mainly balance
Is how much the players actively want to continue playing the game
Because matrices can be used to help balance it can help with engagement
Plan of Action:
Teaching the basic of game theory in game design classes to provide a basic education in how it can be a tool for game design.
Teaching the basic of game theory in game design classes to provide a basic education in how it can be a tool for game design.