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What is Game Dynamics

Chapter 23
Handbook of Research on Computational Arts and Creative Informatics
Proportions of game functionality or characteristic created to intentionally encourage game play or game enjoyment; for instance, Social activities and Fighting.
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Player Motivation and Understanding Game Dynamics
Andrew Jinman (Twofour Learning: Immersive Learning Producer, UK)
Copyright: © 2009 |Pages: 21
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-60566-352-4.ch023
Abstract
Massively multiplayer online role-playing games (MMORPGs) are becoming an increasingly popular recreational activity for social engagement. Transporting players to fantasy realms where they bridge the void between reality and the virtual world, via the creation of their online persona. Since the introduction of “table-top” games in the 70’s, social interaction has been shaped by various game dynamics. Following the evolution of the MMORPG genre, the author investigates the implication of these dynamics on in-game social interaction and personal creativity. Identifying the key drivers in a player’s motivation allows us to understand how different players are affected by the game’s dynamics through research by Bartle (1996) and Yee (2005). Retrospectively these games are being described as immersive due to game dynamics and social content, with a direct intention to increase play. The author also discusses anticipating the occurrence of problematic behavior and addictive nature of the technology.
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Chapter 11
Technology-Based Gamification in the Classroom: An Application to Production Management Teaching
The general objective of the gamified system. They refer to the objective of the game.
Published in Chapter: Technology-Based Gamification in the Classroom: An Application to Production Management Teaching; From: Teaching Innovation in University Education: Case Studies and Main Practices
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Chapter 58
The Design, Play, and Experience Framework
The resulting run-time behavior of the game when the game’s rules, or mechanics, are instantiated over time with the influence of the player’s interactions.
Published in Chapter: The Design, Play, and Experience Framework; From: Handbook of Research on Effective Electronic Gaming in Education
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