From Synthetic Characters to Virtual Actors

We discuss the extension of an emotionally-driven agent architecture already applied to the creation of emergent narratives. Synthetic characters are enhanced to perform as actors by carrying out a second cognitive appraisal, based on the OCC model, of the emotional impact of their projected actions before execution.

• Type: Conference
• Year: 2007
• Where: AIIDE
• Authors: Sandy Louchart, Ruth Aylett
• Keywords: AIIDE 2007, Artificial Intelligence, Emergent Narratives, Emotionally-driven Agent Architecture, Synthetic Characters