Exploring the Role of Algorithms in Game Design
Delve into the world of algorithms in game design, from understanding the fundamental concept of algorithms to their pervasive presence in various aspects of gaming, such as military simulations, medical simulations, and gameplay mechanics. Explore how algorithms shape experiences in different types of games, from casual and adventure games to competitive PvP and PvE scenarios, with a focus on strategies, challenges, and balancing factors. Witness how algorithms play a crucial role in creating engaging gameplay and fostering a competitive and intense gaming atmosphere, particularly in popular genres like RTS and MOBA. Uncover the significance of genetic algorithms in solving complex problems and enhancing the gameplay dynamics in real-time strategy and multiplayer online battle arena games.
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GAME DESIGN:ALGORITHM DMS 316
WHAT IS AN ALGORITHM? A step by step procedure for calculations. Pattern Input -> output
ALGORITHM EXISTS EVERYWHERE Military Computer/programs Medical field Life GAME
ALGORITHMS IN GAME Fun Casual / Adventure Game (P v E Player Versus Environment) Competitive - Professional / Semi-pro Game (P v P Player Versus Player)
ALGORITHMS IN (PVE) GAMES The Fixed Algorithms made by game designers to challenge players The Counter Algorithms created by players to beat the challenges
World of Warcraft The Counter Algorithms: Raid Strategies (its purpose to beat the boss and continue the adventure) The Fixed Algorithms: Boss Spells (its purpose to stop player s adventure) Fun?
ALGORITHMS IN (PVP) GAMES COMPLEX! (I believe this is what creates the Competitive and Intense atmosphere) Balance is a BIG challenge. (The algorithm has to make sure no other-side is over-powered) The division between player s skill and the algorithm (avoid to create a game that s to hard to begin ) Character / Hero / Avatar s advantage (avoid players to think you win because you picked that hero ) Smart player s strategies (After tournaments, Designer has to decide to Nerf or Buff)
RTS and MOBA MOBA- multiplayer online battle arena Heroes Usually controls one unit (hero) Defense of the Ancients (Dota-$10m) , League of Legends(LOL-$2m) RTS real time strategy Unique Troops (like our military) Usually controls more than 100 units Start-Craft (SC-$1.6m) , Ages of Empire Besides the intensity, the awards and fames from wining the world-championships are other reasons why these two types of games gained popularity.
GENETIC ALGORITHM Used in almost all the RTS , MOBA games Is a fast problem-solving algorithm that mimics the process of natural selection Tries to create the no strongest atmosphere by setting up chain relationships between each unique units. For example 1 counters-> 2 counters -> 3 counters ->1 Mutation Rates: the out-puts of unique units AND unique upgrades/equipment's Feed Forward Neural Network: the neutral force (resource that players need to fight for) Activation Function: usually follows a sequence of phases- early game, mid game, late game.
REFERENCE http://www.ijcaonline.org/proceedings/icrtitcs2012/number10/10320-1465 http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/login.jsp?tp=&arnumber=6120766&url=http%3A%2F%2Fieeexplore.ieee. org%2Fxpls%2Fabs_all.jsp%3Farnumber%3D6120766 Evolutionary Artificial Intelligence for MOBA/ RTS, College of Science of Commerce, Univierty of Mumbai Siddhesh V. Kolwankar
