3D Space-Time Visualization of Player Behaviour in Pervasive Location-Based Games
Joint Authors
Coulton, Paul
Rashid, Omer
Bamford, Will
Cheverst, Keith
Source
International Journal of Computer Games Technology
Issue
Vol. 2008, Issue 2008 (31 Dec. 2008), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2008-07-01
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Information Technology and Computer Science
Abstract EN
Location-based games not only offer new experiences for the players, but also present new challenges for researchers in terms of analyzing player behaviour.
Whilst many ethnographical studies have presented useful qualitative insights into this area, there is the potential to both improve support for these studies and to provide more effective representations of the quantitative data that can often be extracted from the game itself in a manner that enables greater understanding.
In this paper, we illustrate how combined spatial and temporal information can be represented using the human geographers' technique of space-time paths to provide 3D visualizations of a player's or players' movement.
Our analysis of a particular location-based game shows how a richer understanding of overall game play is obtained and highlights the possibilities for using the technique for a whole range of location-based services to provide a more complete view of complexities of journeys.
Further, we discuss how these techniques can be utilized more generally by ethnographers who study the behaviour of mobile actors.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Coulton, Paul& Bamford, Will& Cheverst, Keith& Rashid, Omer. 2008. 3D Space-Time Visualization of Player Behaviour in Pervasive Location-Based Games. International Journal of Computer Games Technology،Vol. 2008, no. 2008, pp.1-5.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Coulton, Paul…[et al.]. 3D Space-Time Visualization of Player Behaviour in Pervasive Location-Based Games. International Journal of Computer Games Technology No. 2008 (2008), pp.1-5.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Coulton, Paul& Bamford, Will& Cheverst, Keith& Rashid, Omer. 3D Space-Time Visualization of Player Behaviour in Pervasive Location-Based Games. International Journal of Computer Games Technology. 2008. Vol. 2008, no. 2008, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-453288
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-453288