Carley, K.M., Moon, I.C., Schneider,  M., & Shigiltchoff, O. (2005). Detailed Analysis of Factors Affecting Team Success and Failure in the America's Army Game (Publication No. CMU-ISRI-05-120). Carnegie Mellon University 

Abstract

We analyzed an extensive data trace of the on-line multi-player first-person-shooter game America's Army to understand the traits of the social and dynamic networks present in the game. Analyses were performed at the player level, team level, and clan level. Statistical analysis methods are used to examine the data at those three levels. In addition, the dynamic social networks of the teams are examined using a variety of social network analysis methods. Particular focus is given to discovering and explaining winning strategies employed by game players. From the analyses, some ways to win the game are revealed: top America's Army players distinct behaviors, the optimum size of an America's Army team, the importance of fire volume toward opponent, the recommendable communication structure and content, and the contribution of the unity among the team members. Also, the analyses are compared to squad-level military research, and some similarities and differences are found.

Accession Number : ADA456079

Title :   Detailed Analysis of Factors Affecting Team Success and Failure in the America's Army Game

Descriptive Note : Technical rept.

Corporate Author : CARNEGIE-MELLON UNIV PITTSBURGH PA SCHOOL OF COMPUTER SCIENCE

Personal Author(s) : Carley, Kathleen ; Moon, Il-Chul ; Schneider, Mike ; Shigiltchoff, Oleg

PDF Url : ADA456079

Report Date : 2006

Pagination or Media Count : 89

Descriptors :   *COMPUTERIZED SIMULATION, *MILITARY STRATEGY, *WAR GAMES, *TEAMS(PERSONNEL), OPTIMIZATION, ORGANIZATION THEORY, ARMY, SOCIAL COMMUNICATION, STATISTICAL ANALYSIS, COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS

Subject Categories : Operations Research
                              Computer Programming and Software
                              Military Operations, Strategy and Tactics

Distribution Statement : APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE

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