Abstract:
This paper presents a methodology for
constructing large groups of autonomous characters which respond in
real time to the user's interaction, as well as to each other and
their environment. The characters are based on steering controllers
under the direction of a simple mental model which mediates between
several conflicting behavioral goals. The characters are represented
graphically by 3d models with a library of animated motions which are
choreographed by the behavioral controllers.
Keywords:
autonomous characters,
behavioral animation, steering behaviors, flocks, real time, spatial
data structures.
Citation:
Reynolds, C. W. (2000) Interaction with Groups
of Autonomous Characters, in the proceedings of
Game Developers Conference 2000,
CMP Game Media Group (formerly:
Miller Freeman Game Group), San Francisco, California, pages 449-460.
Online resources:
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Video
of the interactive system described in paper
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