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Introduction to Game Theory"Bother," said Pooh, "Eyore, charge two photon torpedos, and target the Hefalump. Piglet, you're with me. Christopher Robin, you have the bridge." Principal Axiom
In order to proceed, I must start with an axiom, which I make no attempt to prove. I offer some substantiation, but no irrefutable proof. To begin with, what is a game? Anyone who professes to be a game designer should have a handle on this question. What is the fundamental seed DNA from which a game is born? The answer to this question is the axiom that I spoke of:
We now take you live to the Interdimensional Conference Room,
where the ensuing debate is already in progress... |
| Sir Lancelot Defender of Honor and Keeper of the Faith |
A Game is a decision-making process! |
| Mr Miyagi Master of Insight Wax on, wax off. |
Mmm...Why do you say this? |
| Sir Lancelot Defender of Honor and Keeper of the Faith |
How far to move a joystick, when to fire phasors, who to select as ally; these are all choices! |
| Mr Spock Heartless Desciple of Logic |
Games and Decisions appear to have the same central characteristics:
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| Loki Harbringer of mischief and pestilence |
Yea, but people are stupid! Their decision-making skills have atrophied. Give 'em a real choice, and they'll just get confused. |
| Mr Miyagi Master of Insight Wax on, wax off. |
What are training missions for? And manuals? |
| Sir Lancelot Defender of Honor and Keeper of the Faith |
Seems like we could hone our decision-making skills by playing games... |
| Loki Harbringer of mischief and pestilence |
It's probably a huge bore to program such a construct. |
| Mr Miyagi Master of Insight Wax on, wax off. |
It is a fine line between stress and boredom. |
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