Thesis
Avian: game design and player metrics for player modeling in educational games
Master of Science (M.S.), Drexel University
May 2014
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.17918/etd-4488
Abstract
Our research presents an approach for player modeling in our educational game called Avian. Avian teaches bird taxonomy and physiology through birdwatching gameplay. The game mechanics of Avian are explicitly designed to engage the four player types in distinctive ways based on motivational theory and its influence on observable player activities. The player types of interest in our research are Explorers and Goal-Seekers, with additional attention on how players socialize in game spaces to form subcategories of these two types. This allows us to collect data on how players interact with the game, review how their interactions relate to self-assessed player type preferences, and gauge how effective the game functions as an educational tool.
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Details
- Title
- Avian
- Creators
- Justin Patterson - DU
- Contributors
- Jichen Zhu (Advisor) - Drexel University (1970-)
- Awarding Institution
- Drexel University
- Degree Awarded
- Master of Science (M.S.)
- Publisher
- Drexel University; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Resource Type
- Thesis
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Digital Media; Drexel University; Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts and Design
- Other Identifier
- 4488; 991014632407004721