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Ascendiary
Summary
No stone left unturned, no achievement unclaimed, the Ascendiary won't settle for anything less than 100%. Their dedication to specific games is often rewarded with a level of knowledge and skill that few can rival.
Gamer Traits
For Fun
For Glory
Competitive
For Fun
For Glory
Solo
Multiplayer
Players
Solo
Multiplayer
Easy
Difficult
Challenge
Easy
Difficult
Practical
Experimental
Creativity
Practical
Experimental
Planning
Spontaneous
Strategy
Planning
Spontaneous
Mechanics
Story
Immersion
Mechanics
Story
Slow
Fast
Pace
Slow
Fast
Profile Details

Each profile type consists of 7 different criteria, each with 2 opposite traits. Everyone is unique and will possess tendencies towards all traits, but will often be more inclined towards one over the other.

In some instances, a player will enjoy both traits equally and be considered balanced on that criterion.

Competitive
This criterion reflects the level of importance that winning is to our enjoyment. Those who simply love the experience of playing are For Fun and those who seek the thrill of winning are For Glory.
Thrill Seeker
For Fun
For Glory
For Fun
55%
45%
For Glory
You tend to have more fun engaging with the low–pressure, low–stakes aspect of the game. You prefer to explore, dive into the story, or just mess around, but, every so often, you'll test your skills in the arena, just to prove that you've got the chops to win.
Players
This criterion demonstrates our preferences for playing with others. Those who enjoy taking in all a game has to offer by themselves are Solo and those who love the experience of interacting with others are Multiplayer.
Happenstancer
Solo
Multiplayer
Solo
50%
50%
Multiplayer
You enjoy the best of both worlds. Whether it's an epic solo journey through a zombie–infested wasteland or an online party game with a few friends, you feel right as rain. Your game collection is a healthy mix of both experiences.
Challenge
This criterion underpins our desire for difficulty, or lack thereof. Those who play for the experience, not the frustration, are on the Easy spectrum and those who always take the road least traveled will be on the Hard side.
Case Cracker
Easy
Difficult
Easy
43%
57%
Difficult
You enjoy the lighter, more relaxing aspects of a game, but you want them to push you a little bit. It’s not worth throwing your controller over, but when faced with a challenge, you crack the smallest of smiles and get to work.
Creativity
This criterion illustrates how we progress. Those who forge ahead with purpose and direction are Practical while those who wander and find their own objective are Experimental.
Clear Cutter
Practical
Experimental
Practical
79%
21%
Experimental
You crave games that drive you forward with purpose and direction. Getting lost in the weeds with no objective or being bogged down by hundreds of side quests is just not where you want to be. But with a focused task and a tight storyline, you're thrilled to get your hands dirty.
Strategy
This criterion determines how we approach a situation. Those who carefully gauge the situation before acting are more Planning oriented while those who react and adjust on the fly are more Spontaneous.
Rocket Jumper
Planning
Spontaneous
Planning
33%
67%
Spontaneous
You enjoy the chaos of the battlefield. Shoot first, ask questions later. Maybe you strategize your moves on the field, but you rely more on your instincts when push comes to shove. You aren’t the one waiting for the door to be kicked in—you’re the one kicking down doors.
Immersion
This criterion depicts what aspects of a game we are absorbed by most. Those who sink into the feel and flow of the gameplay are Mechanic–focused and those who are swept away by the world and its characters are Story–focused.
Rhythm Wizard
Mechanics
Story
Mechanics
65%
35%
Story
You have a soft spot for an engaging story, but the enjoyment you get from pure gameplay trumps all. You're all about crafting a legendary sword that needs 99 beaver pelts, nailing that expert guitar solo, and building the biggest freaking castle in the world (with a working drawbridge). You have unlimited passion for everything that a game lets you do.
Pace
This criterion shows how we prefer engaging with our games. Those who savor the moment and take their time are on the Slow side and those who want to progress and make decisions are Fast.
Velocity Raptor
Slow
Fast
Slow
33%
67%
Fast
Sometimes you enjoy slower paced games that take their time telling a story and doling out the action in spurts, but really, who are we kidding, you wanna go fast. You love it when a game throws everything its got at you. Dodge, duck, dip, dive, and... dodge! What better way to relax than to melt into a tightly engaging game?