Knowledge is Power - An Overview of Knowledge Representation in Game AI

Offered By: GDC via YouTube

Course Description

Overview

Explore best practices for creating impactful video game AI decision-making in this 2018 GDC talk. Delve into various aspects of knowledge representation, including player input, static environment data, navigation, and entity representation. Learn about smart objects, level structure, influence maps, and information perception. Discover techniques for pacing intensity, managing resources, and implementing long-term knowledge and micro changes. Gain insights into creating more engaging and realistic AI behaviors through a comprehensive overview and practical demonstration.

Syllabus

Introduction
Player Input
Static Environment Data
Navigation Representation
Darkling Representation
Smart Objects
Level Structure
Influence Maps
Entity Data
Information Perception
Pacing Intensity
Resources
Intensity
Long Term Knowledge
Stats
Micro Changes
Demo

Taught by

GDC

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