Understand the various game theories (bartle, lazzaro, dgd1, etc.) about players and how it could be used in the process of creating a game

1. How Psychology Helps
Design Better Games
A Journey from the Player
to the Features & Game Mechanics

2. Who I Am
• H.O.D. Game Design
• G.D. Freelance & Consultant
• Producer
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3. About Psychology
• Scientific study of mental functions and
behaviors
• Understanding individuals and groups
• Perception, cognition, emotion, motivation, p
ersonality, relationship, etc.
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4. Caillois’ Theory
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5. About Game
“A game is a system in which players a
are engaged in an artificial conflict,
defined by rules,
that results in a quantifiable outcome.”
Salen & Zimmerman
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6. Avatar, Character and Puppet
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7. Emphasis and Empathy
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8. Campbell’s Hero's Journey
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9. Story Arc
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10. Pacing
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11. Csikszentmihalyi’s Theory of Flow
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12. Csikszentmihalyi’s Theory of Flow
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13. Csikszentmihalyi’s Theory of Flow
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14. Csikszentmihalyi’s Theory of Flow
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15. Challenge
My Theory of Flow
Chosen Constraint
Undergone Constraint
Skill
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16. Bartle’s 4 types of players
Achiever
Socializer
Explorer
People
Killer
Environment
Action
Interaction
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17. Bartle’s 4 types of players
Achiever
Socializer
Explorer
People
Killer
Environment
Action
Interaction
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18. Bartle’s 4 types of players
Achiever
Socializer
Explorer
People
Killer
Environment
Action
Interaction
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19. Bartle’s 4 types of players
Achiever
Socializer
Explorer
People
Killer
Environment
Action
Interaction
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20. Bartle and Game Genres
Game Genre
FPS
RPG
FPS-RPG
Open-world RPG
References
Halo, Call of Duty, Half-Life, Crysis
Darklands, Fallout 1/2, Baldur's Gate
Deus Ex, BioShock, Mass Effect
The Elder Scrolls, Fallout 3, Two Worlds
Bartle Types
Killer, Achiever
Achiever, Explorer
Achiever, Explorer, Killer
Achiever, Explorer
MMORPG
World of Warcraft, EVE Online, Guild Wars
Achiever, Explorer, Socializer
MMOG
Unreal Tournament, Team Fortress, any FPS multiplayer mode
Killer, Achiever
Adventure
Action
Survival-Horror
King's Quest, Myst, The Longest Journey
Tomb Raider, Uncharted, Angry Birds
Resident Evil, Dead Space, Amnesia
Socializer, Explorer
Killer, Achiever
Killer, Achiever
Turn-based Strategy
Civilization, Master of Orion, Galactic Civilizations
Explorer
Physics Puzzler
Real-time Strategy
Flight Simulator
Space Shooter
Music
Simulation
Social
Online Gambling
Half-Life 2, Portal, World of Goo
Age of Empires, StarCraft, Supreme Commander
Falcon 4.0, Microsoft Flight Simulator X
Wing Commander, Freelancer
Rock Band, Guitar Hero, Audiosurf
SimCity, Balance of Power, Railroad Tycoon
FarmVille, Mafia Wars
Blackjack, Texas Hold-Em Poker
Killer, Explorer
Achiever, Killer
Killer, Explorer
Achiever, Killer
Killer, Socializer
Explorer
Socializer, Achiever
Killer, Achiever
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21. Bartle’s Players Expectations
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22. 4 funny types of players
People
Killer
Hard
People
Socializer
Achiever
Easy
Serious
Explorer
Environment
Action
Interaction
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23. Lazzaro’s 4 types of fun
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24. Bartle’s 8 types of Motivation
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25. Marczwski’s User’s Types
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26. Myers and Briggs’ Type Indicator
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27. Myers and Briggs’ States of Mind
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28. Demographic Game Design 1
Conqueror
(TJ)
Participant
(FJ)
Manager
(TP)
Wanderer
(FP)
Feeling
Thinking
Judging
Perceiving
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29. Demographic Game Design 1
Conqueror
(TJ)
Participant
(FJ)
Manager
(TP)
Wanderer
(FP)
Feeling
Thinking
Judging
Perceiving
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30. Demographic Game Design 1
Conqueror
(TJ)
Participant
(FJ)
Manager
(TP)
Wanderer
(FP)
Feeling
Thinking
Judging
Perceiving
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31. Demographic Game Design 1
Conqueror
(TJ)
Participant
(FJ)
Manager
(TP)
Wanderer
(FP)
Feeling
Thinking
Judging
Perceiving
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32. Demographic Game Design 1
Introversion
Casual
Casual
Sensing
Casual
Intuition
Hardcore
Extraversion
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33. Demographic Game Design 1
Conqueror
(TJ)
Participant
(FJ)
Hardcore – Hx (IN)
Manager
(TP)
Wanderer
(FP)
Casual – Cx (IS/ES)
Fun | Progress | Story | Social
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34. Demographic Game Design 1
Idealist
(NF)
Artisan
(SP)
Rational
(NT)
Guardian
(SJ)
Externals
Internals
Change
Structure
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35. Demographic Game Design 1
Idealist
(NF)
Artisan
(SP)
Rational
(NT)
Guardian
(SJ)
Externals
Internals
Change
Structure
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36. Demographic Game Design 1
Idealist
(NF)
Artisan
(SP)
Rational
(NT)
Guardian
(SJ)
Externals
Internals
Change
Structure
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37. Demographic Game Design 1
Idealist
(NF)
Artisan
(SP)
Rational
(NT)
Guardian
(SJ)
Externals
Internals
Change
Structure
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38. Demographic Game Design 1
Idealist
(NF)
Artisan
(SP)
Rational
(NT)
Guardian
(SJ)
Diplomatic
Tactical
Strategic
Logistic
Flow | Challenge
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39. CASE STUDY
Theories
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New toys, Characters, Emotions,
Interaction through talks
Cx (ES)
Sense of Progression
Temperament
Simple
Attractive
Curious
Communication
Emotional
Wanderer (FP)
Type of player
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Features
Playstyle
ESFP
Type
Artisan (SP)
Tactical, Fun-loving, Realistic,
Unconventional, Spontaneous, Seek
stimulation, Prize freedom
Lazzaro
Easy Fun
Imagination, Discovery, Exploration,
Creativity, Uncertainty
Achiever
Accumulating treasure, Points-gathering,
Rising in levels, Status, Hierarchy,
Competition
Mimicry – Ilinx
Imaginary universe; Elaborate, Complex
and surprising; Simulation; Invention
Movement, Dizziness, Disorder, Physical
Activities, High speed, Visceral
Bartle
Caillois
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40. MDA
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41. ADM
Behavior
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Feelings
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42. Player’s Journey
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43. Uncanny Valley
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44. Uncanny Valley - Graphic
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45. Uncanny Valley - Mechanic
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46. Persona
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47. Game Design Gameloop
Player
&
Persona
Features
Flow
&
&
Game
Mechanics
Pacing
DGD1
&
&
MDA
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Types
Fun
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48. Conclusion
• Framework
• Heuristic Methodology
• Reduce Risks
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49. Conclusion
• Not a Miracle Solution
• Game Designers Needed
• Innovate
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50. Open to others fields
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51. Thanks
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52. Questions ?
• Pourlejeu
• Guil_benoit
• Guillaume BENOIT
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