[MUD-Dev] 3rd Axis for Bartle's 2 axis theory of MUD players

[Richard A. Bartle]

On 18th October, Ola Fosheim Grxstad wrote:

> I prefer to view the Bartle model as a design oriented model,
> rather than a purely descriptive model.

Models are constructed for purposes, and the purpose for the HCDS
model is indeed for designers, as you say.

> The ideal descriptive model ought to cover the entire
> space and be complete, and hopefully in some harmony with
> established theories in fields which it draws upon.

So long as it's useful, yes, I'm all in favour of such a model.

> While this probably will make Richard cringe, I
> think it actually would be useful to base a classification scheme on
> identity issues, and even interpret the HDCS model as such.

I interpret progression through the HCDS model in terms of identity,
but not the model itself.

		Richard


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