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What is MDA? What does it stand for? What do those mean in games? | MDA is an approach to understand games. M- Mechanics D- Dynamics A- Aesthetics Mechanics are the data and algorithms of the game Dynamics- behavior of mechanics and player input Aesthetics- emotional response of player Games should be thought of as challenge, fantasy sensation, not just fun For a competition game, you want the players to want to compete. When dealing with dynamics, you want to consider the aesthetics and response of the player. |