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Learning Local Forward Models on Unforgiving Games
Alexander Dockhorn, Simon M. Lucas, Vanessa Volz +3
This paper examines learning approaches for forward models based on local cell transition functions. We provide a formal definition of local forward models for which we propose two…
Project Thyia: A Forever Gameplayer
Raluca D. Gaina, Simon M. Lucas, Diego Perez-Liebana
The space of Artificial Intelligence entities is dominated by conversational bots. Some of them fit in our pockets and we take them everywhere we go, or allow them to be a part of…
Foundations of Digital Archæoludology
Cameron Browne, Dennis J. N. J. Soemers, Éric Piette +15
Digital Archaeoludology (DAL) is a new field of study involving the analysis and reconstruction of ancient games from incomplete descriptions and archaeological evidence using mode…
Tile Pattern KL-Divergence for Analysing and Evolving Game Levels
Simon M. Lucas, Vanessa Volz
This paper provides a detailed investigation of using the Kullback-Leibler (KL) Divergence as a way to compare and analyse game-levels, and hence to use the measure as the objectiv…
Mek: Mechanics Prototyping Tool for 2D Tile-Based Turn-Based Deterministic Games
Rokas Volkovas, Michael Fairbank, John Woodward +1
There are few digital tools to help designers create game mechanics. A general language to express game mechanics is necessary for rapid game design iteration. The first iteration…
Rinascimento: Optimising Statistical Forward Planning Agents for Playing Splendor
Ivan Bravi, Simon Lucas, Diego Perez-Liebana +1
Game-based benchmarks have been playing an essential role in the development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) techniques. Providing diverse challenges is crucial to push research to…