A.I. in Video Games Role-Playing Games (RPG)

1. A.I. in Video GamesRole-Playing Games (RPG) Jason Robinson

2. What is a RPG • A rocket propelled grenade, commonly used against enemy armored vehicles in the military. Not today’s topic. • A game in which the participants assume the roll of fictional characters and collaboratively create or follow a story line.

3. RPG ExampleWorld of Warcraft

4. AI in RPGs • AI is a semi-rare element in most RPGs • Most events are scripted (logic) • Human interaction generally has minimal effect on Non-player character (NPC) actions. • Example: WoW Raid Encounter

5. Massively Multiplayer Online RPGs • MMO RPGs require even less AI than single-player RPGs • Human players are the natural intelligence which takes the place of AI • In today’s game market, the focus is very heavy on multiplayer, so AI is fading more and more from these games

6. HCI in RPGs • Human-Computer Interaction is the driving element in most RPGs • Most RPGs allow interaction through a User Interface (text or graphical) • Most RPGs use an event-driven scheme for HCI • Ex. You cast a spell at an enemy, which causes the enemy to retaliate

7. HCI Elements • Channels • Audio • Visual • Tactile • Dynamics • Range of message intensity • Scope and complexity of implemented features

8. Environment • The environment is the medium to communicate to the world and other players • Players can use an array of elements to communicate, such as visual gestures, textual chat, or auditory notions. • Of course, throwing a fireball in someone’s face is a good form of communication as well

9. Language-based Communication • Of all the communication means, language-based communication is the most widely used in RPGs • In single player, you talk to NPCs to obtain quests and further understand of the story line. • In multiplayer, you talk to NPCs as well as other players to achieve common goals