A game authoring tool based on character definition in terms of state-transition diagrams

ABSTRACT

A tool for authoring dynamical animations and video games is presented. The logical behavior of characters such as its internal feeling and icon images representing its appearance is described as finite state machines in terms of the state-transition diagrams. The physical behavior is controlled by plug-in modules that can be optionally incorporated into the main body. An example video game is also presented.

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INDEX TERMS

Primary Classification:
  H. Information Systems
  H.5 INFORMATION INTERFACES AND PRESENTATION (I.7)
      H.5.1 Multimedia Information Systems
          Subjects: Animations

Additional Classification:
  H. Information Systems
  H.5 INFORMATION INTERFACES AND PRESENTATION (I.7)
      H.5.2 User Interfaces (D.2.2, H.1.2, I.3.6)
          Subjects: Interaction styles (e.g., commands, menus, forms, direct manipulation)

  K. Computing Milieux
  K.8 PERSONAL COMPUTING
      K.8.0 General
          Subjects: Games

General Terms:
Design

Keywords:
edutainment, interactive animations, state-transition diagrams, video games