Patttern-Based AI Scripting Using ScriptEase

McNaughton, Matthew; Redford, J.; Schaeffer, Jonathan; Szafron, Duane

doi:10.1007/3-540-44886-1_6

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“…We implement our behavior model using ScriptEase (McNaughton et al 2003) patterns. ScriptEase has previously been used to represent a basic set of independent ambient behaviors and simple collaborative behaviors implemented using encounter patterns Copyright © 2007, Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence (www.aaai.org).…”

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Motivational Ambient and Latent Behaviors in Computer RPGs

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Szafron

Schaeffer

et al. 2021

AIIDE

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Character behaviors in computer role-playing games have a significant impact on game-play, but are often difficult for game authors to implement and adapt. We present a behavior model that requires no manual script writing. In this model, behaviors can be interrupted and resumed, they can transition to other behaviors depending on game events, and they can be chosen based on motivations. We have extended the generative pattern approach of ScriptEase to support behaviors. We describe an implementation of this model that generates scripting code for a commercial game, Neverwinter Nights.

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Motivational Ambient and Latent Behaviors in Computer RPGs

Cutumisu

Szafron

Schaeffer

et al. 2021

AIIDE

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“…Generative design patterns (GDPs) have been used [4][5] [12] to speedup code production and reduce coding errors for novice and experienced programmers alike. Recently, we were the first group to use GDPs to generate scripting code for computer games [14] [15]. The author selects a series of patterns, adapts them to the story being written, and our GDP tool automatically generates scripting code for the adapted patterns.…”

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Evaluating pattern catalogs

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Onuczko

Szafron

et al. 2006

Proceedings of the 28th International Conference on Software Engineering

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Patterns and pattern catalogs (pattern languages) have been proposed as a mechanism for re-use. Traditionally, patterns have been used to foster design re-use, and generative design patterns have been used to achieve both design and code re-use. In theory, a pattern catalog could be created and used to provide re-usable patterns within a project and across a group of related projects. This idea raises a natural question. How can we measure the effectiveness of a pattern catalog or compare the effectiveness of different pattern catalogs? In this paper, we define four metrics that can be used to measure the effectiveness of pattern catalogs. We illustrate these metrics by applying them to a case study that uses a pattern catalog of generative design patterns to generate scripting code for computer games. The metrics are general enough to assess any pattern catalog, independent of application domain or whether the patterns are generative or descriptive.

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“…McNaughton et al propose ScriptEase, a tool for game designers intended to reduce the effort in defining complex AI behaviours for Role Playing Games[168]. ScriptEase is an IDE for patternbased script design that offers drop-down lists, checkboxes, etc.…”

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Languages of Games and Play

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2020

ACM Comput. Surv.

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Digital games are a powerful means for creating enticing, beautiful, educational, and often highly addictive interactive experiences that impact the lives of billions of players worldwide. We explore what informs the design and construction of good games to learn how to speed-up game development. In particular, we study to what extent languages , notations , patterns, and tools , can offer experts theoretical foundations, systematic techniques, and practical solutions they need to raise their productivity and improve the quality of games and play. Despite the growing number of publications on this topic there is currently no overview describing the state-of-the-art that relates research areas, goals, and applications. As a result, efforts and successes are often one-off, lessons learned go overlooked, language reuse remains minimal, and opportunities for collaboration and synergy are lost. We present a systematic map that identifies relevant publications and gives an overview of research areas and publication venues. In addition, we categorize research perspectives along common objectives, techniques, and approaches, illustrated by summaries of selected languages. Finally, we distill challenges and opportunities for future research and development.

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Patttern-Based AI Scripting Using ScriptEase

Cited by 9 publications

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Motivational Ambient and Latent Behaviors in Computer RPGs

Motivational Ambient and Latent Behaviors in Computer RPGs

Evaluating pattern catalogs

Languages of Games and Play

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