Game Development Essentials Game Artificial Intelligence

by Ahlquist, Jr., John B.; Novak, Jeannie

• ISBN13: 9781418038571
• ISBN10: 1418038571
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-09-14
• Publisher: COURSE TECHNOLOGY

Summary

Written by experts with years of gaming industry experience developing today's most popular games, Game Development Essentials: Game Artificial Intelligence provides an engaging introduction to "real world" game artificial intelligence techniques. With a clear, step-by-step approach, the book begins by covering artificial intelligence techniques that are relevant to the work of today's developers. This technical detail is then expanded through descriptions of how these techniques are actually used in games, as well as the specific issues that arise when using them. With a straightforward writing style, this book offers a guide to game artificial intelligence that is clear, relevant, and updated to reflect the most current technology and trends in the industry.

Author Biography

Jeannie Novak has been a game instructor and course development expert at UCLA Extension, Art Center College of Design, DeVry University, Westwood College, ITT Technical Institute, UC Berkeley, and the Academy of Entertainment and Technology at Santa Monica College.

Table of Contents

Introduction

History of AI and Game AI, Game AI concepts

Creating and Controlling Behaviors

Path Finding and Path Following

Using a Hierarchy to Create Complex Behaviors

Controlling AI using Scripting

Rule Based Systems

Exposing the Intelligence to the Player

Advanced Path Finding Techniques

Putting the Pieces Together: Designing AI System, and Careers in Game Ai

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