5 papers
Improving Collaborative Storytelling with a Multi-Agent Framework Based on Large Language Models
Arturo Valdivia, Paolo Burelli
The topic of Co-creation, i.e., AI agents interacting with humans to generate outputs (e.g., art), has gained significant attention recently. However, most studies focus on adult-h…
Evaluating Quality of Gaming Narratives Co-created with AI
Arturo Valdivia, Paolo Burelli
This paper proposes a structured methodology to evaluate AI-generated game narratives, leveraging the Delphi study structure with a panel of narrative design experts. Our approach…
AntiCheatPT: A Transformer-Based Approach to Cheat Detection in Competitive Computer Games
Mille Mei Zhen Loo, Gert Luzkov, Paolo Burelli
Cheating in online video games compromises the integrity of gaming experiences. Anti-cheat systems, such as VAC (Valve Anti-Cheat), face significant challenges in keeping pace with…
Using Psychophysiological Insights to Evaluate the Impact of Loot Boxes on Arousal
Gianmarco Tedeschi, Rune Kristian Lundedal Nielsen, Paolo Burelli
This study investigates the psychophysiological effects of loot box interactions in video games and their potential similarities to those recorded during gambling interactions. Usi…
On the dynamics of affective states during play and the role of confusion
Thomas Vase Schultz Volden, Oleg Jarma Montoya, Paolo Burelli +1
Video game designers often view confusion as undesirable, yet it is inevitable, as new players must adapt to new interfaces and mechanics in an increasingly varied and innovative g…