Bartle Test of Gamer Psychology

[Fej]

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This is the original Bartle Test, a player personality analyzer that classifies you as an explorer, socializer, killer or achiever. Our data includes over 200,000 of the original responses that Erwin Andreasen recorded between 1996 to 2006. Originally designed for MUD (multi-user dungeon) participants, it remains relavent to new virtual worlds and MMORPGs. Scoring is interesting and entertaining. The original wording of all questions has not been changed except to modernize certain terms such as replacing MUD with the more encompassing MMORPG.


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I took this take a long time ago, about 2 years ago maybe. I don't remember what I was classified as. I will take it in a minute and post my results.

[PHS Philip]

ESAK players often see the game world as a great stage, full of things to see and people to meet. They love teaming up with people to get to the hard-to-see places, and they relish unique experiences.

Breakdown: Achiever 26.67%, Explorer 93.33%, Killer 26.67%, Socializer 53.33%

Interesting. I used to get EASK.

[Kisai]

EKAS

EKAS players might be descibed as living by slogan: see the world, meet interesting people...and kill them. Immersion within the world is important to these players, because they love finding new things to explore--but they also enjoy the thrill of the hunt and finding other players within the world to fight.

Breakdown: Achiever 40.00%, Explorer 86.67%, Killer 46.67%, Socializer 26.67%

[AgentofGaming]

EASK

EASK players often live by the phrase 'The journey is often more enjoyable than the destination.' They are motivated by meeting the challenges of the world, but they are usually in no rush--because seeing the creatures and places of the world is even more fun.

Breakdown: Achiever 60.00%, Explorer 86.67%, Killer 0.00%, Socializer 53.33%

[Jakalwarrior]

EKAS - I must be feeling nice today, I usually get like 80% or so killer on this test.
Achiever 46.67%, Explorer 73.33%, Killer 53.33%, Socializer 26.67%

[Fej]

KAES

KAES players tends to enjoy the PVP aspect most of all, but also likes to pit themself against all the challenges of the PVE environment as well--although the latter is often a means to an end. This type of player will often enjoy PVP that focuses on their skill as an individual contributor (duels, and so forth) more than team-based PVP.

Breakdown: Achiever 60.00%, Explorer 60.00%, Killer 73.33%, Socializer 13.33%


The only thing is that I prefer team-based PVP

[Saint]

EKAS

EKAS players might be descibed as living by slogan: see the world, meet interesting people...and kill them. Immersion within the world is important to these players, because they love finding new things to explore--but they also enjoy the thrill of the hunt and finding other players within the world to fight.

Breakdown: Achiever 33.33%, Explorer 73.33%, Killer 73.33%, Socializer 20.00%


I won't play an MMO unless it has pvp. Preferably one where ridiculous schemes and cunning can beat out someone with incredible gear and levels.

(Which is why the only MMO I played for any large period of time was Ultima Online)

[Erika Redmark]

EASK
Achiever 53.33%, Explorer 93.33%, Killer 6.67%, Socializer 46.67%

[lambpox]

KEAS.

KEAS players are often individuals who like to feel immersed in a virtual worlds and see themselves as a great villain or crusader within that world. They seek out challenges against other players, but they are going to find all the areas of that world. They'll often know about the best hiding places and ambush points.

Breakdown: Achiever 46.67%, Explorer 60.00%, Killer 66.67%, Socializer 26.67%

[redbaren]

AESK

AESK players are interested in the player-versus-environment aspect of the game more than anything else. They are often soloists who want to achieve and see what the world has to offer. Often, they find groups cumbersome and PVP to be more an annoyance than a feature.

Breakdown: Achiever 86.67%, Explorer 53.33%, Killer 26.67%, Socializer 40.00%

[athenian200]

AEKS

AEKS players are interested in the player-versus-environment aspect of the game more than anything else. They are often soloists who want to achieve and see what the world has to offer. Often, they find groups cumbersome and PVP to be more an annoyance than a feature.

Breakdown: Achiever 66.67%, Explorer 66.67%, Killer 46.67%, Socializer 20.00%

[ethsar46]

ASEK

[Liason]

AKES

AKES players like to be the best-of-the-best at everything the game has to offer. They like to be high on the ladders of whatever metrics the game uses, including PVP. They like the best gear, the most power, and they love being the 'first' at something. Their prowess in PVP is generally supported by a large degree of understanding and posession of the best equipment and skills.

Breakdown: Achiever 93.33%, Explorer 33.33%, Killer 66.67%, Socializer 6.67%

unsurprising really, but i'm all alone. no one is an AKES with me TT.TT

[Fridays Child]

EASK players often live by the phrase 'The journey is often more enjoyable than the destination.' They are motivated by meeting the challenges of the world, but they are usually in no rush--because seeing the creatures and places of the world is even more fun.

Breakdown: Achiever 60.00%, Explorer 86.67%, Killer 20.00%, Socializer 33.33%

[burazekun]

EAKS players often live by the phrase 'The journey is often more enjoyable than the destination.' They are motivated by meeting the challenges of the world, but they are usually in no rush--because seeing the creatures and places of the world is even more fun.

Breakdown: Achiever 53.33%, Explorer 80.00%, Killer 46.67%, Socializer 20.00%

[GrimWizard]

unsurprising really, but i'm all alone. no one is an AKES with me TT.TT

Well, obviously by that type description. There can be only one...


Oh yea, ESAK for me.

Breakdown: Achiever 46.67%, Explorer 73.33%, Killer 26.67%, Socializer 53.33%

[Nightelf]

EASK.

[rokxal]

AKES

AKES players like to be the best-of-the-best at everything the game has to offer. They like to be high on the ladders of whatever metrics the game uses, including PVP. They like the best gear, the most power, and they love being the 'first' at something. Their prowess in PVP is generally supported by a large degree of understanding and posession of the best equipment and skills.

Breakdown: Achiever 93.33%, Explorer 33.33%, Killer 66.67%, Socializer 6.67%

unsurprising really, but i'm all alone. no one is an AKES with me TT.TT

make that 2!

AKES
Achiever 86.67%, Explorer 46.67%, Killer 60.00%, Socializer 6.67%
Uberage in all aspects > pvp

reminds me of my item hungry d2 days

[Rafael]

EASK

EASK players often live by the phrase 'The journey is often more enjoyable than the destination.' They are motivated by meeting the challenges of the world, but they are usually in no rush--because seeing the creatures and places of the world is even more fun.

Breakdown: Achiever 53.33%, Explorer 66.67%, Killer 26.67%, Socializer 53.33%

Though I do not play MMPORPG since 06 or so...

[Vathir]

KAES

KAES players tends to enjoy the PVP aspect most of all, but also likes to pit themself against all the challenges of the PVE environment as well--although the latter is often a means to an end. This type of player will often enjoy PVP that focuses on their skill as an individual contributor (duels, and so forth) more than team-based PVP.

Breakdown: Achiever 60.00%, Explorer 46.67%, Killer 66.67%, Socializer 26.67%

Used to be on a top WoW PvP team, so yea...

[antisocial one]

EKAS

EKAS players might be descibed as living by slogan: see the world, meet interesting people...and kill them. Immersion within the world is important to these players, because they love finding new things to explore--but they also enjoy the thrill of the hunt and finding other players within the world to fight.

Breakdown: Achiever 46.67%, Explorer 80.00%, Killer 60.00%, Socializer 13.33%

Correct.

[Beery Swine]

EASK

EASK players often live by the phrase 'The journey is often more enjoyable than the destination.' They are motivated by meeting the challenges of the world, but they are usually in no rush--because seeing the creatures and places of the world is even more fun.

Breakdown: Achiever 60.00%, Explorer 66.67%, Killer 20.00%, Socializer 53.33%

The description is definitely spot-on but the breakdown is a little off. I'd say my explorer % should be close to 100 and my achiever about 15 or 20 points higher.

Also, I've never played a MMO but I've played all kinds of other games that each have all the various aspects of MMOs individually. Mainly Halo for social, Elder Scrolls for exploration, Final Fantasy for level grinding and monster killing and a whole bunch of other games for achievement.

[Liason]

make that 2!

AKES
Achiever 86.67%, Explorer 46.67%, Killer 60.00%, Socializer 6.67%
Uberage in all aspects > pvp

reminds me of my item hungry d2 days
ah you played d2? remember the level with killer cow that walked on two legs and wielded axes? those were the days. . . . . . . . . . . .

[rokxal]

ah you played d2? remember the level with killer cow that walked on two legs and wielded axes? those were the days. . . . . . . . . . . .

Those cow days are over :(:(
Actually, the debut of D3 got me hooked on d2 all over again after a 2 year hiatus... And i swore I would go cold turkey on that game, even abstained from WoW. Plus this wasn't even the first time I was lured back to the diablo realm... damn recidivism.

Well, there's always baal runs.

[Liason]

Those cow days are over :(:(
Actually, the debut of D3 got me hooked on d2 all over again after a 2 year hiatus... And i swore I would go cold turkey on that game, even abstained from WoW. Plus this wasn't even the first time I was lured back to the diablo realm... damn recidivism.

Well, there's always baal runs.
haha^_^ I actually sat and watched the 30 minute trailer to d3 but even though I want to play it, I probably won't. It's too addictive.

[Vathir]

Blizzard is sure to bring our bovine friend back for some more fun.

[Oberon]

AEKS

AEKS players are interested in the player-versus-environment aspect of the game more than anything else. They are often soloists who want to achieve and see what the world has to offer. Often, they find groups cumbersome and PVP to be more an annoyance than a feature.

Breakdown: Achiever 73.33%, Explorer 73.33%, Killer 46.67%, Socializer 6.67%

[Seppuku Savant]

EASK

Players often live by the phrase 'The journey is often more enjoyable than the destination.' They are motivated by meeting the challenges of the world, but they are usually in no rush--because seeing the creatures and places of the world is even more fun.

Breakdown: Achiever 46.67%, Explorer 60.00%, Killer 46.67%, Socializer 46.67%

[MetalWounds]

KAES

KAES players tends to enjoy the PVP aspect most of all, but also likes to pit themself against all the challenges of the PVE environment as well--although the latter is often a means to an end. This type of player will often enjoy PVP that focuses on their skill as an individual contributor (duels, and so forth) more than team-based PVP.

Breakdown: Achiever 66.67%, Explorer 40.00%, Killer 80.00%, Socializer 20.00%

[RoqueBear]

SEKA

players are usually very interested in the the 'total experience' of a virtual world--meeting other people and finding the unique places within it. They don't care much for PVP or levelling, but meeting up with online friends to see new parts of the world is usually fun and exciting.

Breakdown: Achiever 26.67%, Explorer 60.00%, Killer 46.67%, Socializer 66.67%

[the human iPod]

The first question, would you rather join a guild/clan of scholars or assassins, What would a scholar in a MMORPG actually do? o_O

[eastman]

EASK

Explorer: 86.67% Achiever: 53.33% Socializer: 33.33% Killer: 26.67%

[NephilimAzrael]

EAKS

EAKS players often live by the phrase 'The journey is often more enjoyable than the destination.' They are motivated by meeting the challenges of the world, but they are usually in no rush--because seeing the creatures and places of the world is even more fun.

Breakdown: Achiever 46.67%, Explorer 80.00%, Killer 40.00%, Socializer 33.33%

[Malotis]

AKSE

AKSE players like to be the best-of-the-best at everything the game has to offer. They like to be high on the ladders of whatever metrics the game uses, including PVP. They like the best gear, the most power, and they love being the 'first' at something. Their prowess in PVP is generally supported by a large degree of understanding and posession of the best equipment and skills.

Breakdown: Achiever 53.33%, Explorer 46.67%, Killer 53.33%, Socializer 46.67%

[Grizzly]

EKAS

I do like playing like a twinker with a bunch of nubs, then kill them all and shatter the dreams I built in their heads.....

[Autoptic]

KEAS
Killer 73% Explorer 67% Achiever 60% Social 0%

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[sMoKeY]

Achiever 93%, Killer 67%, Explorer 60%, Socializer 7%

[OneHertz]

KAES

[Autoptic]

Curious correlations (To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 2 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.). Most in the thread were explorers over killers though. This is the only thread that reference's the Bartle quotient and the link's to the only remaining online test I've found thus the necromancy.

[azelismia]

Killer

Killer 67%
explorer 60%
Achiever 53%
social 20%

Description: It's the thrill of the kill. Trophies are okay, but that momentary rush attained from besting an opponent is what it's all about.

People with high Killer scores prefer the player-versus-player aspect of any game more than anything offered by the environment. They relish the adrenaline and challenge of pitting themselves against real people. Not all Killers are gankers as some critics claim. While getting the jump on the unprepared for a quick kill is important fun for some Killers, many prefer group PvP and revel in a well executed team maneuver that blows away the opposing side.

[ArtistTyrant]

Socializer!

Socializer: 80%
Explorer: 47%
Killer: 47%
Achiever: 27%

It's not what you do, but who you know, how you are known and who loves you. People with high Socializer scores enjoy interacting with other people, forming bonds and finding cooperative solutions to the challenges within the virtual world.

pretty much, i hate playing games in which i have no one to talk to, talking is more important than my score usually

[Lavinia]

AESK

[Autoptic]

The wikipedia article (To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 2 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.) had a bit more explanation of the types. The sandbox world alteration does fit me, both in single and multi player games. Infamy is rarely a goal but can be amusing. Nothing like when people you don't know regularly refer to you with pronouns.

[Iced]

Your gamerDNA is:
Killer

Killer 80% | Achiever 60% | Explorer 53% | Socializer 13%

[Nikita]

I am so not a gamer, and I have no idea what "MMORPG" stands for beyond the "role play" part, but I do like to play some games, and I'm a sucker for tests.

Killer

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The Killer motto: "No enemy left standing!"

It's the thrill of the kill. Trophies are okay, but that momentary rush attained from besting an opponent is what it's all about.

People with high Killer scores prefer the player-versus-player aspect of any game more than anything offered by the environment. They relish the adrenaline and challenge of pitting themselves against real people. Not all Killers are gankers as some critics claim. While getting the jump on the unprepared for a quick kill is important fun for some Killers, many prefer group PvP and revel in a well executed team maneuver that blows away the opposing side.

Secondary influence:
*Killer Achievers pit themselves against PvE challenges as well--though often it's a means to an end. A KA often enjoys PvP that focuses on their skill as an individual contributor (duels, and so forth) as well as their personal position on competitive ladders and such.

*Killer Explorers like to feel immersed in a virtual worlds and see themselves as a great villain or crusader within that world. They seek out challenges against other players, but they are going to find all the areas of that world. Trust an KE to know all the best ambush spots and sniper perches.

I'd say Killer Explorer fits better than Killer Achiever, overall.

[gestalt]

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Used to be AKSE.

But yep, KASE with ASE balanced is better and more true to my powergaming style.

[LordCorbin]

Explorer: 80%
Killer: 60%
Achiever: 53%
Socializer: 7%

Interesting test. Not so surprising around these parts I would imagine, but I generally play my MMO's like they are single player games.

The Explorer motto:

"No stone unturned!"
Description:

It's not so much the wandering around and poking about, but that euphoric eureka moment the Explorer strives for. The joys of discovery do not necessarily involve geography, real or virtual. They may derive from the mental road less traveled, the uncovering of esoteric or hidden knowledge and it's creative application. Explorers make great theory crafters. The most infinitesimal bit of newness can deliver the most delicious zing to an Explorer.

Secondary influences

Explorer Killers enjoy seeing the world, meeting interesting people...and killing them. EKs love all discovery, but finding an edge over the competition is best. Always seeking new opportunity, an EK likely knows the ten best places to find certain types of opponents, as well as ten different ways for taking them down.

Explorer Achievers have been there, done that and have the t-shirt...in fact they have a plethora of t-shirts, badges, trophies and other rewards. EAs are the completionists of the gamer world. They like to find new places, quests, easter eggs, unlocks, maps etc. and check them off as have, visited or beaten. Like real world travelers, EAs enjoy collecting memorabilia that helps them relive their experiences later.

[Caedus]

our gamerDNA is:
Explorer
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The Explorer motto: "No stone unturned!"

87% Explorer, 60% Achiever, 60% Killer, 20% Socializer
Description:

It's not so much the wandering around and poking about, but that euphoric eureka moment the Explorer strives for. The joys of discovery do not necessarily involve geography, real or virtual. They may derive from the mental road less traveled, the uncovering of esoteric or hidden knowledge and it's creative application. Explorers make great theory crafters. The most infinitesimal bit of newness can deliver the most delicious zing to an Explorer.
Secondary influences

* Explorer Killers enjoy seeing the world, meeting interesting people...and killing them. EKs love all discovery, but finding an edge over the competition is best. Always seeking new opportunity, an EK likely knows the ten best places to find certain types of opponents, as well as ten different ways for taking them down.
* Explorer Achievers have been there, done that and have the t-shirt...in fact they have a plethora of t-shirts, badges, trophies and other rewards. EAs are the completionists of the gamer world. They like to find new places, quests, easter eggs, unlocks, maps etc. and check them off as have, visited or beaten. Like real world travelers, EAs enjoy collecting memorabilia that helps them relive their experiences later.
* Explorer Socializers are the glue of the online world. Not only do they like to delve in to find all the cool stuff, but they also enjoy sharing that knowledge with others. Explorer socializers power the wikis, maps, forums and theory craft sites of the gamer world.

[yoginimama]

Explorer

ESAK

E93%, S60%, A40%, K7%

"It's not so much the wandering around and poking about, but that euphoric eureka moment the Explorer strives for. The joys of discovery do not necessarily involve geography, real or virtual. They may derive from the mental road less traveled, the uncovering of esoteric or hidden knowledge and it's creative application. Explorers make great theory crafters. The most infinitesimal bit of newness can deliver the most delicious zing to an Explorer."

[cmrain]

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[AnnoyingPony]

EKSA here.

[Freedom Geek]

RESULTS BREAKDOWN: E.A.S.K.
Explorer: 100%, Achiever: 53%, Socializer: 33%, Killer: 13%

[Zombicide]

AEKS
Achiever 73% Explorer 67% Killer 60% Socialiser 0%

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Achiever

[Charmed Pop]

E.A.S.K.

Explorer: 80%, Achiever: 73%, Socializer: 33%, Killer: 13%

[agkazama]

EASK
The Explorer motto: "No stone unturned!" Description:

It's not so much the wandering around and poking about, but that euphoric eureka moment the Explorer strives for. The joys of discovery do not necessarily involve geography, real or virtual. They may derive from the mental road less traveled, the uncovering of esoteric or hidden knowledge and it's creative application. Explorers make great theory crafters. The most infinitesimal bit of newness can deliver the most delicious zing to an Explorer.
Secondary influences

* Explorer Killers enjoy seeing the world, meeting interesting people...and killing them. EKs love all discovery, but finding an edge over the competition is best. Always seeking new opportunity, an EK likely knows the ten best places to find certain types of opponents, as well as ten different ways for taking them down.
* Explorer Achievers have been there, done that and have the t-shirt...in fact they have a plethora of t-shirts, badges, trophies and other rewards. EAs are the completionists of the gamer world. They like to find new places, quests, easter eggs, unlocks, maps etc. and check them off as have, visited or beaten. Like real world travelers, EAs enjoy collecting memorabilia that helps them relive their experiences later.
* Explorer Socializers are the glue of the online world. Not only do they like to delve in to find all the cool stuff, but they also enjoy sharing that knowledge with others. Explorer socializers power the wikis, maps, forums and theory craft sites of the gamer world.