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1. Evaluating Environments Using Exploratory Agents

Author

Khaleque, Bobby, Cook, Mike, and Gow, Jeremy

Subjects
Computer Science - Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science - Human-Computer Interaction
Abstract

Exploration is a key part of many video games. We investigate the using an exploratory agent to provide feedback on the design of procedurally generated game levels, 5 engaging levels and 5 unengaging levels. We expand upon a framework introduced in previous research which models motivations for exploration and introduce a fitness function for evaluating an environment's potential for exploration. Our study showed that our exploratory agent can clearly distinguish between engaging and unengaging levels. The findings suggest that our agent has the potential to serve as an effective tool for assessing procedurally generated levels, in terms of exploration. This work contributes to the growing field of AI-driven game design by offering new insights into how game environments can be evaluated and optimised for player exploration., Comment: 9 Pages, 9 figures, 2 tables, work in progress

Published
2024

3. What Factors Do Players Perceive as Methods of Retention in Battle Royale Games?

Author

Saiger, Michael John and Khaleque, Bobby Dewan Akram

Subjects
*THEMATIC analysis, *SOCIAL dynamics, *REWARD (Psychology), *RF values (Chromatography), *GAMES, *SEMI-structured interviews
Abstract

Battle Royale (BR) games are well known for their ability to not only attract but also retain a large number of players. In this paper, we attempt to identify the common themes which BR players identify as methods of retention through a qualitative thematic analysis with 11 participants. Data was gathered using semi-structured interviews and analysed through thematic analysis. Seven common themes were identified, where (1) draw of new content, (2) mechanics and action of BR games, and (3) reward systems were suggested to impact retention. Additionally, (4) social dynamics and (5) mastery were external factors outside the game that may impact retention in BR games. However, the other themes of (6) aesthetic preference and (7) unique selling points were not contributing factors in our sample. Further work is needed to understand the impact of these retention factors and how to design for these factors in game development. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2022

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