Paul, Christopher A.
Optimizing Play: Why Theorycrafting Breaks Games and How to Fix It
- ISBN 13:
- 9780262547789
- author:
- Paul, Christopher A.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- MIT Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 200
- Dimensions:
- 22.6 x 15.2 x 1.8 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Popular Culture,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Optimizing Play: Why Theorycrafting Breaks Games and How to Fix It by Christopher A. Paul explores how game design can inadvertently lead to stagnation and frustration among players. By examining the impact of optimization in various video games, Paul reveals how the pursuit of optimal choices can create a "stale" meta that discourages play. The process of theorycrafting, or developing a meta, structures decision-making and can cause play to become stale. This phenomenon is not unique to video games, as it also affects sports teams' efforts to gain an edge through data analytics. Paul offers practical suggestions for game developers to avoid the pitfalls of optimization run amok. By understanding the consequences of optimization in games, players and designers alike can work towards creating more engaging and dynamic gaming experiences.
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