Encouraging Teamwork Through Interdependent Game Mechanics
How can game mechanics help encourage teamwork and positive behavior among strangers in team-based multiplayer games?
Argumentation and conclusion will be based on research in the field of psychology, analysis of existing games, and an evaluation of a survey about the most popular team-based multiplayer games. In addition, commonly occurring negative behavior in multiplayer games is explained to provide a better understanding of how it can be detrimental to collaboration. Lastly, games from the survey are examined according to the interdependent team mechanics they offer and how they are related to certain task types. Based on the results, the designs for game mechanics that encourage teamwork are identified and applied to the prototype game: «Elementar».
