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Analytical Evaluation Model of the Gameplay in MMO Game - Focused on GOMS Model -

MMO 게임의 게임플레이 분석적 평가 모형 - GOMS 모형을 중심으로 -

  • 송승근 (동서대학교 디지털콘텐츠학부)
  • Published : 2009.11.30
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Abstract

The main objective of this research is to build a behavior prediction model of gameplay for MMO (Massively Multiplayer Online) game using the GOMS analysis method. GOMS analysis is an observational approach to HCI(Human Computer Interaction) to model and predict behaviors of a human operator in a highly interactive task. In this research, a pilot experiment was previously conducted with three skilled gamers. The gamers were provided with the goals and operators through the user's guide book, and they found methods and selection rules while being observed. Based on the results obtained from the pilot study, this research was expanded and the model was further tested with 30 subjects (game experts). The new outcomes revealed that the relevance of GOMS analysis for predicting selection rules is 96.25% according to the degree of abstraction and 77.35% based on the degree of complexity. This research will provide game designers with a new testing mechanism in the early development stages, in order to improve the quality of the game product.

본 연구는 대규모 다중 사용자 온라인 게임에 관한 게임플레이 과정을 GOMS(Goal Operator Method Selection Rule)로 모형화 하는데 목적이 있다. GOMS 분석은 HCI(Human Computer Interaction)의 연구방법으로서 전문가의 행동을 모형화 하고 그들의 행동을 예측하는 것이다. 초보자 가이드와 온라인 게임 매뉴얼을 이용하여 GOMS의 목표, 작용소를 찾고 3명의 전문가를 대상으로 예비실험을 실시하여 GOMS의 방법과 선택규칙을 도출하였다. 예비실험결과를 토대로 30명의 전문 게이머들을 대상으로 본 실험을 실시하였다. 그 결과 게임 법칙에 대한 추상도 수준에 따른 법칙선택의 예측력은 96.25%, 제한사항의 복잡도에 따른 법칙선택의 예측력은 77.35%의 GOMS 모델 적합도가 산출 되었다. 본 연구에서 제안한 GOMS 모형은 게임을 설계하는 초기 단계에 새로운 평가 모형을 제시하며 게임의 품질을 향상할 수 있을 것으로 기대된다.

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