Playing The Role: Towards An Action Selection Architecture For Believable Behaviour In Non Player Characters and Interactive Agents

Author

Gavan Acton, Western University

Date of Award

2009

Degree Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science

Program

Developmental Biology

Abstract

Non Player Characters(NPC) in many types of video games must make believable choices in order to create player immersion and enjoyment. This thesis proposes, implements and tests a novel NPC architecture making use of Role Theory, Appraisal Theory and Utility-Based decision making.

Recommended Citation

Acton, Gavan, "Playing The Role: Towards An Action Selection Architecture For Believable Behaviour In Non Player Characters and Interactive Agents" (2009). Digitized Theses. 3855.
https://ir.lib.uwo.ca/digitizedtheses/3855