Play-Persona: Modeling Player Behaviour in Computer Games

impossible to continue pursuing the killing career since the curve describes a moment of boredom
beyond the forbidden zone (maybe nobody to kill?). The roof proves to be a good killing ground,
although it can be harder at times, closing the level with a perfect in-flow killing spree in the
outdoor section.
7.3 Socializer’s path
FIGURE 7 Socializer’s flow
Also for the socializer profile (figure 7) the designer prepared an easy start, but it ends soon since
already in the first floor the player will be frustrated in his/her attempt to pursue this line of
behaviour. Both the roof and the outdoor sections easily allow the player to socialize even if with
some swings from very mild boredom to very mild anxiety.
7.4 Achiever’s path
FIGURE 8 Achiever’s flow
For the achiever (figure 8) the designer has prepared a slightly tougher start than for the other
types, but the player will be able to follow through in his/her intention to achieve until the end of
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