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GNS = Gameism, Narrativism, Simulationism. "GNS theory is an informal field of study developed by Ron Edwards which attempts to create a unified theory of how
by throwaway81523 3y ago
GNS = Gameism, Narrativism, Simulationism. "GNS theory is an informal field of study developed by Ron Edwards which attempts to create a unified theory of how role-playing games work. Focused on player behavior, in GNS theory participants in role-playing games organize their interactions around three categories of engagement: Gamism, Narrativism and Simulation. "
There, now you know.
- rektide 3y ago> The theory focuses on player interaction rather than statistics, encompassing game design beyond role-playing games. Analysis centers on how player behavior fits the above parameters of engagement and how these preferences shape the content and direction of a game. Let's do pong. I think it's 0.7 (out of 1) game, 0.4 simulation, 0.2 narrative.