Departamento de Computação - Instituto Federal do Sudeste de Minas Gerais

A Game Design Analytic System Based on Data Provenance

This analysis introduces a game design framework that utilizes data provenance to assist developers in identifying critical gameplay patterns and balancing issues.

• The proposed framework uses data provenance to map player actions and environmental variables into visual graphs, eliminating the need for designers to use specialized query languages.
• The system identifies design discrepancies by correlating metrics such as distance traveled, item acquisition, and failure points to detect unexpected difficulty spikes or ineffective reward distribution.
• By capturing both prospective and retrospective data, the methodology allows designers to compare intended gameplay loops against actual player behavior.