drloser wrote on Aug 28, 2020, 02:19:
@Kxmode: you may be interested into this site : https://quanticfoundry.com/

"We used established psychometric methods and data from over 450,000 gamers to develop an empirical model of gamer motivations."

Too complicated. I like Bartle's taxonomy. It's simple, and the types can be blended to produce sub-types. Then mixing in a third type, more or less, creates fringe types. The chart doesn't hold my hand. It respects my conclusions.

VaranDragon wrote on Aug 28, 2020, 07:23:

Kxmode wrote on Aug 27, 2020, 15:12:
1. Achievers, also known as "Diamonds" (♦), are players who prefer to gain "points," levels, equipment, and other concrete measurements of succeeding in a game. They will go to great lengths to achieve rewards that are merely cosmetic.
2. Explorers, also known as "Spades" (♠) for their tendency to dig around, are players who prefer discovering areas and immerse themselves in the game world. They are often annoyed by time-restricted missions that prevent them from traversing at their own pace. They enjoy finding glitches or a hidden easter egg.
3. Socializers or "Hearts" (♥) are a multitude of gamers who choose to play games for the social aspect, rather than the actual game itself. They gain the most enjoyment by interacting with other players, and sometimes, computer-controlled characters with personality. The game is merely a tool they use to meet others in-game or outside of it.
4. Killers or "Clubs" (♣) is a very accurate moniker for what the Killer likes. They thrive on competition with other players and prefer fighting them to scripted computer-controlled opponents. In extreme settings, they also want to inflict grief and suffering upon others.

Fall Guys appeals to the segment of players types who desire #3 and #4—a rather odd dichotomy.

I know that spades, are the swords of the soldiers,
I know that clubs are weapons of war
I know that diamonds, mean money for this art
But that's not the shape of my heart...

All types ultimately lead to death.

VaranDragon wrote on Aug 28, 2020, 07:23:
...
I know that spades, are the swords of the soldiers,
I know that clubs are weapons of war
I know that diamonds, mean money for this art
But that's not the shape of my heart...

Sting, Shape of My Heart
Theme of the movie Leon The Professional

Perfect beauty as song.
Perfect beauty as images, Natalie Portman

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QK-Z1K67uaA

Kxmode wrote on Aug 27, 2020, 15:12:
1. Achievers, also known as "Diamonds" (♦), are players who prefer to gain "points," levels, equipment, and other concrete measurements of succeeding in a game. They will go to great lengths to achieve rewards that are merely cosmetic.
2. Explorers, also known as "Spades" (♠) for their tendency to dig around, are players who prefer discovering areas and immerse themselves in the game world. They are often annoyed by time-restricted missions that prevent them from traversing at their own pace. They enjoy finding glitches or a hidden easter egg.
3. Socializers or "Hearts" (♥) are a multitude of gamers who choose to play games for the social aspect, rather than the actual game itself. They gain the most enjoyment by interacting with other players, and sometimes, computer-controlled characters with personality. The game is merely a tool they use to meet others in-game or outside of it.
4. Killers or "Clubs" (♣) is a very accurate moniker for what the Killer likes. They thrive on competition with other players and prefer fighting them to scripted computer-controlled opponents. In extreme settings, they also want to inflict grief and suffering upon others.

Fall Guys appeals to the segment of players types who desire #3 and #4—a rather odd dichotomy.

I know that spades, are the swords of the soldiers,
I know that clubs are weapons of war
I know that diamonds, mean money for this art
But that's not the shape of my heart...

@Kxmode: you may be interested into this site : https://quanticfoundry.com/

"We used established psychometric methods and data from over 450,000 gamers to develop an empirical model of gamer motivations."

subx wrote on Aug 27, 2020, 15:38:
But when I wind up in the hay, it's only hay, hey hey!

HEY-O!

The Half Elf wrote on Aug 27, 2020, 18:08:

jdreyer wrote on Aug 27, 2020, 15:05:
I hadn't even heard of this game before its debut two weeks ago, and now it's sold 7M?? This game doesn't look like anything special. What's the appeal?

Easy to get into, stupidly fun especially with friends. REALLY fun with some adult beverages and some stupidly fun friends

It does seem to be a Covid safe surrogate for places where young people would normally gather to drink.

Way too cutsey for me. To each their own I suppose.

jdreyer wrote on Aug 27, 2020, 15:05:
I hadn't even heard of this game before its debut two weeks ago, and now it's sold 7M?? This game doesn't look like anything special. What's the appeal?

Easy to get into, stupidly fun especially with friends. REALLY fun with some adult beverages and some stupidly fun friends

I've had more fun watching streams from Mack (from WorthaBuy) play it than I ever would playing it myself.

jdreyer wrote on Aug 27, 2020, 15:05:
I hadn't even heard of this game before its debut two weeks ago, and now it's sold 7M?? This game doesn't look like anything special. What's the appeal?

I can totally get how this is what becomes mainstream, easy to get into and understand, if you lose it's a mainstream casual game you don't sweat it, sure you have the overreaction but in a fun way, bright colors and cartoon characters all match the mood.

The first time I saw it on Twitch I knew this was the new next thing, now all the AAA's will be working on their version. I can totally see why, more family fun.

This comment was edited on Aug 28, 2020, 12:43.

But when I wind up in the hay, it's only hay, hey hey!

aka_STEVE wrote on Aug 27, 2020, 13:14:
I don't get it. I watched a few videos of this,..and watched Shroud play it.
I had the same opinion , " makes me fall asleep, - boring "

The Bartle taxonomy of player types

1. Achievers, also known as "Diamonds" (♦), are players who prefer to gain "points," levels, equipment, and other concrete measurements of succeeding in a game. They will go to great lengths to achieve rewards that are merely cosmetic.
2. Explorers, also known as "Spades" (♠) for their tendency to dig around, are players who prefer discovering areas and immerse themselves in the game world. They are often annoyed by time-restricted missions that prevent them from traversing at their own pace. They enjoy finding glitches or a hidden easter egg.
3. Socializers or "Hearts" (♥) are a multitude of gamers who choose to play games for the social aspect, rather than the actual game itself. They gain the most enjoyment by interacting with other players, and sometimes, computer-controlled characters with personality. The game is merely a tool they use to meet others in-game or outside of it.
4. Killers or "Clubs" (♣) is a very accurate moniker for what the Killer likes. They thrive on competition with other players and prefer fighting them to scripted computer-controlled opponents. In extreme settings, they also want to inflict grief and suffering upon others.

Fall Guys appeals to the segment of players types who desire #3 and #4—a rather odd dichotomy.

I hadn't even heard of this game before its debut two weeks ago, and now it's sold 7M?? This game doesn't look like anything special. What's the appeal?

theglaze wrote on Aug 27, 2020, 13:00:
Last I heard, speed hacks are still prevalent. Not enough to get caught, just enough that you think "is there a sprint button I don't know about"...

They have new anti-cheat measures in place that seem to be working quite well (and an auto kick/ban)

I don't get it. I watched a few videos of this,..and watched Shroud play it.
I had the same opinion , " makes me fall asleep, - boring "

Last I heard, speed hacks are still prevalent. Not enough to get caught, just enough that you think "is there a sprint button I don't know about"...

xXStellarDadXx wrote on Aug 27, 2020, 11:45:
Got to play this with friends..but you may lose them..rage inducing...10 out of 10

Yes if you aren't properly adjusted.

Got to play this with friends..but you may lose them..rage inducing...10 out of 10