AI in Multiplayer GamesDynamic AI for Disconnected Players in

a Multiplayer Driving Game

Game and Gameplay (GG)

Play• You drive around in an Arena, trying to defeat your

opponents.

Pretending• You pretend that you are in a middle of a Destruction Derby.

Rules• Destroy the other vehicles, and avoid being destroyed.

Goals• Be the last vehicle remaining.

Fairness, Symmetry and Asymmetry Fairness

• AI should not be overpowered.

Symmetry• AI obey same rules as players.

Asymmetry• Nice-to-have feature: Choice for different

vehicles.

Academic Problem Investigation

• Disconnections are annoying to the players, and may affect the gameplay.

Solution• Purpose: To maintain gameplay when player

disconnect.• Method: Simulate lost players with AI.