Evolving game bots for personality and balance - demo of the new Rebound

摘要

Games can include non-player characters (NPCs or bots) that play well and give a good challenge, but that are unrealistic in their behaviours. This lessens the players' enjoyment. The game Rebound is demonstrated with its bots that were designed to be more realistic, in two ways. They move around the level according to steering behaviours; and they are evolved to allow different personalities to develop. As a proof of concept only two personalities were allowed to develop, for aggression or for a more passive style of play.