Description
Book SynopsisSuccessful games merge art and technology in truly unique ways. Fused under tight production deadlines and strict performance requirements, shaped by demanding player expectations, games are among the most complex software projects created today. Game AI Pro: Collected Wisdom of Game AI Professionals covers both the art and the technology of game AI. Nothing covered is theory or guesswork. The book brings together the accumulated wisdom, cutting-edge ideas, and clever tricks and techniques of 54 of todayâs top game AI professionals. Some chapters present techniques that have been developed and passed down within the community for years while others discuss the most exciting new research and ideas from todayâs most innovative games.
The book includes core algorithms that youâll need to succeed, such as behavior trees, utility theory, spatial representation, path planning, motion control, and tactical reasoning. It also describes tricks and techniques th
Table of Contents
General Wisdom. Architecture. Movement and Pathfinding. Strategy and Tactics. Agent Awareness and Knowledge Representation. Racing. Odds and Ends.
