Designing and Creating Video Game Zombie AI

Overview

Delve into the fascinating world of video game design and AI technology with PikPok's expert team. In this online course, learn how to conceptualize and create engaging zombie behavior using AI in the Unity game engine.

The creators behind the popular "Into the Dead:

Our Darkest Days" guide you through the intricate process of implementing innovative AI systems, equipping you with essential skills in game development and programming. Perfect for aspiring game developers and AI enthusiasts, this course offers a unique opportunity to enhance your knowledge and mastery of artificial intelligence in gaming.

Syllabus

• Introduction to Zombie AI
Overview of AI in video games
Key characteristics of zombie behavior
• Basics of Artificial Intelligence in Unity
Introduction to Unity's AI tools
Navigating the Unity interface for AI development
• Designing Zombie Behavior
Defining zombie behaviors and traits
Designing realistic and engaging zombie AI
• Pathfinding and Navigation
Implementing pathfinding using Unity's NavMesh
Creating dynamic navigation systems for zombies
• Sensing and Perception Systems
Setting up line of sight and hearing for zombies
Incorporating noise and environmental interactions
• State Machines and Behavior Trees
Introduction to finite state machines
Implementing behavior trees in Unity
Transitioning between states for dynamic behavior
• Advanced Behavior Implementation
Group dynamics and coordination between zombies
Special behaviors and advanced AI patterns
• Performance Optimization
Balancing AI complexity with performance constraints
Techniques for optimizing AI processing in Unity
• Testing and Iteration
Methods for testing AI behaviors in the Unity environment
Iterative design process for refining AI
• Case Study: "Into the Dead: Our Darkest Days"
Insights from PikPok's development team
Challenges and solutions in creating zombie AI for the game
• Final Project
Designing and implementing a unique zombie AI behavior in Unity
Peer review and feedback session on project implementations

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Subjects

Programming