The Game Design Round Table

#308 Narrative AI with Emily Short

Jan 16, 2024
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Emily Short
Emily Short, legendary interactive fiction writer and creative director of Failbetter Games, discusses modeling relationships in games, player psychology and information sharing, and the use of game AI in non-combat experiences.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 5min
2
Creating Varied Experiences in the AAA Game Industry
05:02 • 23min
3
Exploring the Origins of the Genre and the Evolution of Inform
28:21 • 2min
4
The Prevalence of AI Text-to-Voice Technology in Interactive Story Games
30:17 • 4min
5
Challenges in Creating Procedurally Generated Relationships in Games
33:59 • 11min
6
Exploring Players' Reliance on the Mini Map and its Impact on Narrative Engagement
45:08 • 6min