Surviving State Tree: A Real Case Study with Dinosaurs in UE5

Overview

Dive into State Tree implementation in UE5 through 'Goner' development, exploring AI solutions, gameplay mechanics, and animation integration for dinosaur survival gameplay.

Syllabus

• Course Introduction
Overview of Unreal Engine 5 (UE5)
Brief introduction to State Trees and their role in AI
• Understanding the Game Environment
Introduction to 'Goner'
Overview of the dinosaur survival gameplay concept
• Fundamentals of State Trees
What is a State Tree?
Benefits of using State Trees in game AI
• Implementing State Trees in UE5
Setting up a UE5 project
Creating and configuring a basic State Tree
Exploring State Tree nodes and transitions
• Designing AI for Dinosaurs
Overview of dinosaur behaviors and AI requirements
Implementing basic AI behaviors using State Trees
• Advanced AI Solutions
Handling complex AI scenarios with State Tree
Optimizing State Trees for performance
Debugging and testing AI behavior in UE5
• Integrating Gameplay Mechanics
Combining State Trees with other gameplay systems
Aligning AI behavior with game objectives
• Animation Integration
Linking dinosaur animations with State Tree logic
Managing animation transitions and event handling
• Real Case Study: 'Goner'
Examining specific State Tree implementations in 'Goner'
Lessons learned and challenges faced during development
• Conclusion and Next Steps
Recap of key concepts
Exploring further learning resources in AI and UE5 development

Subjects

Programming