The Relationship between Player’s Value Systems and Their In-Game Behavior in a Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game
Joint Authors
Source
International Journal of Computer Games Technology
Issue
Vol. 2017, Issue 2017 (31 Dec. 2017), pp.1-10, 10 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2017-12-04
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
10
Main Subjects
Information Technology and Computer Science
Abstract EN
This study examines the relationship between player’s value systems and their actions in playing a massively multiplayer online role-playing game.
Online survey data from 1,577 players were paired with their behavioral metrics within the game.
A number of correlations were found between the scores of value system and the in-game metrics.
Participants that scored high on the Red value system tend to spend more real money in the game, level up their character and ability as quickly as possible, and seek other achievements in the forms offered by game world.
These characteristics for fun, power, and immediate gratification are also predicted by the Red value system.
The finding provides valuable information on how to better design, evaluate, and understand enjoyment in games.
The results also show the possibility of using the game as a platform in inferring players’ value systems and in training people to develop certain skills.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Wang, Chaoguang& Yu, Gino. 2017. The Relationship between Player’s Value Systems and Their In-Game Behavior in a Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game. International Journal of Computer Games Technology،Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1165372
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Wang, Chaoguang& Yu, Gino. The Relationship between Player’s Value Systems and Their In-Game Behavior in a Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game. International Journal of Computer Games Technology No. 2017 (2017), pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1165372
American Medical Association (AMA)
Wang, Chaoguang& Yu, Gino. The Relationship between Player’s Value Systems and Their In-Game Behavior in a Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game. International Journal of Computer Games Technology. 2017. Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1165372
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1165372