Understanding free-to-play games with the four pleasures model
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The document discusses the Free-to-Play (F2P) game design model through the lens of the '4 Pleasures' framework, which includes physio-, socio-, psycho-, and ideo-pleasure. It emphasizes the importance of understanding player motivations for successful game design. The content is presented by Ethan Levy, a monetization design consultant, and includes various insights from industry experts.
Understanding free-to-play games with the four pleasures model
- 1. sf postmortem| dec 13 ethan levy | monetization design consultant | @FamousAspect Understanding F2P with the 4 pleasures FamousAspect.com
- 5. one must accept F2P as valid to properly design for the business model Understanding F2P FamousAspect.com
- 8. I think game design is the process of assembling the components that can make up a game to produce a desired experience in the player. Rich Hilleman, Chief Creative Director, EA FamousAspect.com
- 9. a mental framework to understand why players play 4 pleasures model FamousAspect.com
- 10. the 4 pleasures model FamousAspect.com
- 11. a framework for F2P • Physio-pleasure • Socio-pleasure • Psycho-pleasure • Ideo-pleasure FamousAspect.com
- 12. physio-pleasure “This has to do with the body and with pleasures derived from the sensory organs” FamousAspect.com
- 13. physio-pleasure “This has to do with the body and with pleasures derived from the sensory organs” FamousAspect.com
- 14. physio-pleasure “This has to do with the body and with pleasures derived from the sensory organs” FamousAspect.com
- 15. socio-pleasure “This is the enjoyment derived from relationships with others.” FamousAspect.com
- 16. socio-pleasure “This is the enjoyment derived from relationships with others.” FamousAspect.com
- 17. socio-pleasure “This is the enjoyment derived from relationships with others.” FamousAspect.com
- 18. psycho-pleasure “Psycho pleasure pertains to people’s cognitive and emotional reactions.” FamousAspect.com
- 19. psycho-pleasure “Psycho pleasure pertains to people’s cognitive and emotional reactions.” FamousAspect.com
- 20. psycho-pleasure “Psycho pleasure pertains to people’s cognitive and emotional reactions.” FamousAspect.com
- 21. ideo-pleasure “Ideo pleasures pertain to people’s values.” FamousAspect.com
- 22. ideo-pleasure “Ideo pleasures pertain to people’s values.” FamousAspect.com
- 23. ideo-pleasure “Ideo pleasures pertain to people’s values.” FamousAspect.com
- 24. “Do I not destroy my enemies when I make them my friends?” Abraham Lincoln FamousAspect.com
- 25. Look at the author's job title. Just look at it. That's not a career, that's a punishment for being an abusive prison guard in a past life. Ben Kuchera, Senior Editor, Penny Arcade Report FamousAspect.com
- 26. continue the conversation • Email: ethan@FamousAspect.com • Twitter: @FamousAspect • Articles, tools and templates: FamousAspect.com FamousAspect.com