CIS 488/588 Project 2

Winter 2005

This assignment will give you an opportunity to analyze and critique the AI used in a commercial computer game. It is very important to remember that you are evaluating the game AI not the quality of its visual or audio effects.

You will need to select a game that you are already familiar with or plan to spend the time it takes to become familiar with the game. You will also need to spend some time looking on the Internet for information on the AI techniques and tools that were used to create the game you are analyzing. The focus of you presentation needs to be on answering the following questions:

· How is AI used in the game?

· What AI techniques are used?

· What tools are used to implement the AI?

· What are the strengths and weaknesses of the AI?

· How effective is the AI in improving game play?

You are to present your findings in a powerpoint presentation that is 5 to 8 minutes in length. Feel free to organize your presentation any way you wish. Demos are allowed, but they cannot take more than 3 minutes of your presentation time.

I would like to post a copy of your presentation on the course website. Please e-mail me a copy when you turn it the hardcopy.

Assigned: 1-26-05

Date due: 2-14-05