Optimizing Play by Christopher A. Paul (Paperback Book)

Name: Optimizing Play by Christopher A. Paul (Paperback Book)
Brand: MIT Press Ltd

MIT Press Ltd

An unexpected take on how games work, what the stakes are for them, and how game designers can avoid the traps of optimization.\nThe process of optimization in games seems like a good thing\u2014who wouldn\u2019t want to find the most efficient way to play and win? As Christopher Paul argues in Optimizing Play, however, optimization can sometimes risk a tragedy of the commons, where actions that are good for individuals jeopardize the overall state of the game for everyone else. As he explains, players inadvertently limit play as they theorycraft, seeking optimal choices. The process of developing a meta, or the most effective tactic available, structures decision making, causing play to stagnate. A \u201Cstale\u201D meta then creates a perception that a game is solved and may lead players to turn away from\n\nOptimizing Play\nWhy Theorycrafting Breaks Games and How to Fix It\nFree UK delivery on this item.\n\nThis brand new item is available with free UK delivery using Royal Mail tr;