Write an analysis of the AI used in a game of your choice.

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Goals of this assignment

It is important in this class that we not only learn about game AI, but also analyze and look at the variety of AI used in games. This paper should enable you to look at a game in depth yourself.

Assignment Requirements

1. Turn the paper in by 11:59pm on 5/16/08 (no grace period).
2. The paper must be at least 5 typed, double-spaced pages with regular margins.
3. The game you pick must not be a turn-taking strategy game (like chess) and if possible you should cite references. The AI must also be complex enough to write a paper about. It is helpful to find articles on AI from various games in places like Gamasutra. You may not analyze Unreal Tournament. Descriptive pictures are a benefit to the paper and are welcomed.
4. The paper must discuss the following topics:
   • Describe the game and its overall genre/goals.
   • Where are AI techniques used in the game? Note that while you may not know the exact techniques used, in your analysis you may make educated guesses as long as they are backed up by descriptive behaviors in the game.
   • What are the strengths of the AI?
   • What are the weaknesses of the AI?
   • Give good/bad examples of the AI.
   • What did you like/dislike about the game?
   • What AI techniques could be used to make the game better and how would they be used?

Grading Criteria

The grade will be out of 100 points with points split up as follows:

1. 10% - Description of the game/goals
2. 25% - Description of AI techniques used in the game
3. 10% - AI game strengths
4. 10% - AI game weaknesses
5. 15% - Good/bad examples
6. 5% - What you like/dislike about the game?
7. 20% - What could be made better?
8. 5% - Appropriate use of grammar/spelling and proper writing style