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Started by Sigl Cifr January 04, 2010 05:03 PM

5 comments, last by E M 14 years, 5 months ago

Sigl Cifr

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January 04, 2010 05:03 PM

Hi. I'm studying language theory at uni and there's a couple of ideas that have potential for use in computer games. I've developed a simple idea for interactive player/NPC scripts that will feel natural and open ended. It produces quite complex-feeling speech interactions without having to force the player's character into a contorted, false-sounding set of lines. It's applicable to the mundane events like shopping, and the epic character-defining conversations that come at crucial plot points. Like the ubiquitous FPS shooter control, only for conversations - it works in any situation. I'm not a programmer and I have no idea who'd be interested. Or how to contact them. Advice?

jpetrie

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January 04, 2010 05:16 PM

Write the system up, including some examples, publish it somewhere? Maybe somebody will implement it, if its interesting enough... and your specification is actually implementable.

Tom Sloper

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January 04, 2010 05:59 PM

Get involved in a game project, use the system, see how it goes. Then submit an article about it. (I guess.)
Moving to Writing.

-- Tom Sloper -- sloperama.com

Pete Michaud

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January 07, 2010 11:06 AM

Echoing JP: Write a paper about your system in enough detail that someone could program it. Post it here,it'll be read by programmers who can evaluate it, and perhaps implement it. Good luck!

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Sigl Cifr

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January 07, 2010 12:36 PM

lolz, it's not so much about programming - I can write up passable demonstrations on Powerpoint... it's based on some language/linguistics stuff, sort of tricks I guess. But the sort of tricks that are working in our subconscious all the time, 'specially when we're talking to each other.

Ach it ain't all that, I just got myself over-excited lol. *grace to look embarrassed*

(It does work though.)

Ghostknight

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January 11, 2010 07:22 AM

I wouldn't know where or how to help you sigl. But I say ' Don't give up on your simple idea". It sounds interesting enough to write more details about your ideas, suggestions, and concept for someone to take a look at.