An AI to design game levels

A couple of months ago, my son Hugo (12) and I decided to learn to develop games with Unity. We would do that by actually making one. We thought up a puzzle game called Elemaze, were little guys representing the four elements have to collaborate to figure out a path to a chest in a maze. We learned a lot about coding, graphics, game mechanics, etc. Hugo went on to create his own game, “A.I. Will survive”, as a challenge to himself (see it on itch.io and on Google Play) and we participated in 2 game jams (we didn’t do great really, but it is all about the experience and the fun). What we really learned however is that, once the basics are in, it is not the coding or mechanics or music or graphics that take time, it is making the levels.

So, this is a story of how we created a genetic algorithm to design levels for Elemaze. It is also a story of how more traditional approaches to AI are still incredibly relevant, much easier to implement, and, especially in the case of genetic algorithms, can come up with completely new, creative and impressive solutions to problems that would have us scratch our heads endlessly.

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How Artificial intelligence is Transforming the Gaming Industry

First of all, the main question is: What is Artificial Intelligence in the gaming world? Artificial intelligence has been in the gaming industry since the beginning of video games. But the technology was so different now from then.

Artificial intelligence works with the NPC’s (non-playable characters), and is used to determine the behavior of the non-playable characters by generating the response or actions from the NPC’s. Artificial intelligence mainly works on interaction, so it does not include the firing, slashing, or killing an enemy.

What are NPC AIs?

A Non-Playable Character is like the protagonist’s friend or family member, or it can be anybody in the game. In most games today, the NPC AIs don’t really use machine learning technology, because they don’t have to. If there are 4 dialogue options to choose from and 1 NPC response to each option, this can be achieved with traditional computer programming. There is no need for machine learning here.

In terms of traditional NPCs, we use the term AI because these characters are supposed to be made in a way that they appear real and alive.

The main work of an NPC is to help the player to advance in the storyline or to say something about the tasks of the game or different places the player has to go or how to defeat a certain enemy. They are controlled by artificial intelligence, as with the help of artificial intelligence an NPC adapts the behavior of the player and generates human-like responses which help in the progression of the mission or storyline.

For example, RDR2 (Red Dead Redemption 2) is one of the great games which has shown us the true power of artificial intelligence. The whole storyline has beautifully shown us the importance of NPCs in a game and how they adapt from the player’s different decisions and the storyline changes from those decisions. In short words, artificial intelligence determines the player’s behaviors and emulates the behavior of the NPC’s to make the storyline meaningful.

Now on to the main question.

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How to create a game app is a comprehensive guide, explaining the entire process of creating and publishing games for iOS and Android. Covering all the essential information a budding game developer needs to know.

 

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An AI to design game levels

A couple of months ago, my son Hugo (12) and I decided to learn to develop games with Unity. We would do that by actually making one. We thought up a puzzle game called Elemaze, were little guys representing the four elements have to collaborate to figure out a path to a chest in a maze. We learned a lot about coding, graphics, game mechanics, etc. Hugo went on to create his own game, “A.I. Will survive”, as a challenge to himself (see it on itch.io and on Google Play) and we participated in 2 game jams (we didn’t do great really, but it is all about the experience and the fun). What we really learned however is that, once the basics are in, it is not the coding or mechanics or music or graphics that take time, it is making the levels.

So, this is a story of how we created a genetic algorithm to design levels for Elemaze. It is also a story of how more traditional approaches to AI are still incredibly relevant, much easier to implement, and, especially in the case of genetic algorithms, can come up with completely new, creative and impressive solutions to problems that would have us scratch our heads endlessly.

#level-design #ai #coding-for-kids #game-development #genetic-algorithm

AI in Game Development - ITChronicles

For some years, artificial intelligence (AI) has been penetrating almost all digital spaces. After playing an instrumental role in digital communication and real-time problem-solving in many industries, AI in game development is expanding too. The significant impact of AI has played an instrumental role in the mobile and console game industry’s success.

AI has taken game development to new heights. AI helps to ensure greater satisfaction for gamers by addressing their objectives and concerns. AI also helps game developers come with higher-value additions and revisions based on data-driven insights,

AI is now showcasing many unprecedented opportunities in the gaming industry besides fulfilling its primary promise of delivering a great gaming experience. Here are some of the key ways AI is affecting the development of modern games.

**AI-Based Player Profiling **

Game developers now include AI-based player profiling within the game frameworks. This offers a game-playing experience that suits the target player profiles’ characteristic elements. You can hire game developers in India who are experts in creating AI-based player profiles equipped and thoroughly trained with game playing styles and different in-game player behaviors. These talented game developers can deliver a highly real-life environment within the game thanks to precise player profiling based on AI technology.

Read More: https://itchronicles.com/artificial-intelligence/ai-in-game-development/

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