THE INFLUENCE OF GAME MECHANICS AND IN-GAME CHARACTER IN MASSIVELY MULTIPLAYER ONLINE GAMES (MMOG) TO TEAMWORK PERFORMANCE OF STUDENTS IN THE INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM IN ACCOUNTING, DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING, FACULTY OF ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS, UNIVERSITY

Abstract

This research examines the influence of game mechanics and in-game character in
massively multiplayer online game to teamwork performance  of  students in the
International Program in Accounting, Department of Accounting, Faculty of
Economics and Business, University of Brawijaya. This research used quantitative
method. Sampling method used in this research was purposive sampling which
resulted in 52 students who play online games. Data was gathered from the
respondents using questionnaire. Answers from respondents were scored based on
Likert Scale. Hypothesis was tested using t Test and F test. Partially, this research
explains that game mechanics significantly affect teamwork while in-game
character does not. Simultaneously, both independent variable affect teamwork.
These results show that game mechanics and in-game character in massively
multiplayer online games give significant influence to students who play them and
that behaviour affects positively in students real life and future.

Keywords : Teamwork performance, In- Game Character, Game Mechanics,
MMOG