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Unity 5.x Game AI Programming Cookbook: Build and customize a wide range of powerful Unity AI systems with over 70 hands-on recipes and techniques

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Unity 5.x Game AI Programming Cookbook

Chapter 2. Navigation

In this chapter, we will cover the following recipes:

  • Representing the world with grids
  • Representing the world with Dirichlet domains
  • Representing the world with points of visibility
  • Representing the world with a self-made navigation mesh
  • Finding your way out of a maze with DFS
  • Finding the shortest path in a grid with BFS
  • Finding the shortest path with Dijkstra
  • Finding the best-promising path with A*
  • Improving A* for memory: IDA*
  • Planning navigation in several frames: time-sliced search
  • Smoothing a path

Introduction

In this chapter, we will learn path-finding algorithms for navigating complex scenarios. Game worlds are usually complex structures; whether a maze, an open world, or everything in between. That's why we need different techniques for approaching these kinds of problems.

We'll learn some ways of representing the world using different kinds of graph structures, and several algorithms for finding a path, each aimed at different situations.

It is worth mentioning that path-finding algorithms rely on techniques such as Seek and Arrive, learnt in the previous chapter, in order to navigate the map.

Representing the world with grids

A grid is the most used structure for representing worlds in games because it is easy to implement and visualize. However, we will lay the foundations for advanced graph representations while learning the basis of graph theory and properties.

Getting ready

First, we need to create an abstract class called Graph, declaring the virtual methods that every graph representation implements. It is done this way because, no matter how the vertices and edges are represented internally, the path-finding algorithms remain high-level, thus avoiding the implementation of the algorithms for each type of graph representation.

This class works as a parent class for the different representations to be learned in the chapter and it's a good starting point if you want to implement graph representations not covered in the book.

The following is the code for the Graph class:

  1. Create the backbone with the member values:
    using UnityEngine;
using System.Collections;
using System...

Representing the world with Dirichlet domains

Also called a Voronoi polygon, a Dirichlet domain is a way of dividing space into regions consisting of a set of points closer to a given seed point than to any other. This graph representation helps in distributing the space using Unity's primitives or existing meshes, thus not really adhering to the definition, but using the concept as a means to an end. Dirichlet domains are usually mapped using cones for delimiting the area of a given vertex, but we're adapting that principle to our specific needs and tool.

Representing the world with Dirichlet domains

Example of a Voronoi Diagram or Voronoi Polygon

Getting ready

Before building our new Graph class, it's important to create the VertexReport class, make some modifications to our Graph class, and add the Vertex tag in the project:

  1. Prepend the VertexReport class to the Graph class specification, in the same file:
    public class VertexReport
{
    public int vertex;
    public GameObject obj;
    public VertexReport(int vertexId...

Representing the world with points of visibility

This is another widely-used technique for world representation based on points located throughout the valid area of navigation, whether manually placed or automated via scripting. We'll be using manually-placed points connected automatically via scripting.

Getting ready

Just like the previous representation, it's important to have several things in order before continuing:

  • Having the Edge class prepended to the Graph class in the same file
  • Defining the GetEdges function in the Graph class
  • Having the Vertex class

Note

The vertex objects in the scene must have a collider component attached to them, as well as the Vertex tag assigned. It's recommended for them to be unitary Sphere primitives.

How to do it...

We'll be creating the graph representation class as well as a custom Vertex class:

  1. Create the VertexVisibility class deriving from Vertex:
    using UnityEngine;
using System.Collections.Generic;

public class VertexVisibility : Vertex...

Representing the world with a self-made navigation mesh

Sometimes, a custom navigation mesh is necessary for dealing with difficult situations such as different types of graphs, but placing the graph's vertices manually is troublesome because it requires a lot of time to cover large areas.

We will learn how to use a model's mesh in order to generate a navigation mesh based on its triangles' centroids as vertices, and then leverage the heavy lifting from the previous recipe we learned.

Getting ready

This recipe requires some knowledge of custom editor scripting and understanding and implementing the points of visibility in the graph representation. Also, it is worth mentioning that the script instantiates a CustomNavMesh game object automatically in the scene and requires a prefab assigned, just like any other graph representation.

Finally, it's important to create the following class, deriving from GraphVisibility:

using UnityEngine;
using System.Collections;
using System...

Finding your way out of a maze with DFS

The Depth-First Search (DFS) algorithm is a path-finding technique suitable for low-memory devices. Another common use is to build mazes with a few modifications to the list of nodes visited and discovered, however the main algorithm stays the same.

Getting ready

This is a high-level algorithm that relies on each graph's implementation of the general functions, so the algorithm is implemented in the Graph class.

It is important to

How to do it...

Even though this recipe is only defining a function, please take into consideration the comments in the code to understand the indentation and code flow for effectively:

  1. Declare the GetPathDFS function:
    public List<Vertex> GetPathDFS(GameObject srcObj, GameObject dstObj)
{
    // next steps
}
  2. Validate if input objects are null:
    if (srcObj == null || dstObj == null)
    return new List<Vertex>();
  3. Declare and initialize the variables we need for the algorithm:
    Vertex src = GetNearestVertex(srcObj.transform...

Introduction

In this chapter, we will learn path-finding algorithms for navigating complex scenarios. Game worlds are usually complex structures; whether a maze, an open world, or everything in between. That's why we need different techniques for approaching these kinds of problems.

We'll learn some ways of representing the world using different kinds of graph structures, and several algorithms for finding a path, each aimed at different situations.

It is worth mentioning that path-finding algorithms rely on techniques such as Seek and Arrive, learnt in the previous chapter, in order to navigate the map.

Representing the world with grids

A grid is the most used structure for representing worlds in games because it is easy to implement and visualize. However, we will lay the foundations for advanced graph representations while learning the basis of graph theory and properties.

Getting ready

First, we need to create an abstract class called Graph, declaring the virtual methods that every graph representation implements. It is done this way because, no matter how the vertices and edges are represented internally, the path-finding algorithms remain high-level, thus avoiding the implementation of the algorithms for each type of graph representation.

This class works as a parent class for the different representations to be learned in the chapter and it's a good starting point if you want to implement graph representations not covered in the book.

The following is the code for the Graph class:

  1. Create the backbone with the member values:

    using UnityEngine;
using System.Collections;
using System.Collections...

Representing the world with Dirichlet domains

Also called a Voronoi polygon, a Dirichlet domain is a way of dividing space into regions consisting of a set of points closer to a given seed point than to any other. This graph representation helps in distributing the space using Unity's primitives or existing meshes, thus not really adhering to the definition, but using the concept as a means to an end. Dirichlet domains are usually mapped using cones for delimiting the area of a given vertex, but we're adapting that principle to our specific needs and tool.

Example of a Voronoi Diagram or Voronoi Polygon

Getting ready

Before building our new Graph class, it's important to create the VertexReport class, make some modifications to our Graph class, and add the Vertex tag in the project:

  1. Prepend the VertexReport class to the Graph class specification, in the same file:

    public class VertexReport
{
    public int vertex;
    public GameObject obj;
    public VertexReport(int vertexId, GameObject obj...

Representing the world with points of visibility

This is another widely-used technique for world representation based on points located throughout the valid area of navigation, whether manually placed or automated via scripting. We'll be using manually-placed points connected automatically via scripting.

Getting ready

Just like the previous representation, it's important to have several things in order before continuing:

  • Having the Edge class prepended to the Graph class in the same file

  • Defining the GetEdges function in the Graph class

  • Having the Vertex class

Note

The vertex objects in the scene must have a collider component attached to them, as well as the Vertex tag assigned. It's recommended for them to be unitary Sphere primitives.

How to do it...

We'll be creating the graph representation class as well as a custom Vertex class:

  1. Create the VertexVisibility class deriving from Vertex:

    using UnityEngine;
using System.Collections.Generic;

public class VertexVisibility : Vertex
{
    void Awake...

Representing the world with a self-made navigation mesh

Sometimes, a custom navigation mesh is necessary for dealing with difficult situations such as different types of graphs, but placing the graph's vertices manually is troublesome because it requires a lot of time to cover large areas.

We will learn how to use a model's mesh in order to generate a navigation mesh based on its triangles' centroids as vertices, and then leverage the heavy lifting from the previous recipe we learned.

Getting ready

This recipe requires some knowledge of custom editor scripting and understanding and implementing the points of visibility in the graph representation. Also, it is worth mentioning that the script instantiates a CustomNavMesh game object automatically in the scene and requires a prefab assigned, just like any other graph representation.

Finally, it's important to create the following class, deriving from GraphVisibility:

using UnityEngine;
using System.Collections;
using System.Collections.Generic...

Finding your way out of a maze with DFS

The Depth-First Search (DFS) algorithm is a path-finding technique suitable for low-memory devices. Another common use is to build mazes with a few modifications to the list of nodes visited and discovered, however the main algorithm stays the same.

Getting ready

This is a high-level algorithm that relies on each graph's implementation of the general functions, so the algorithm is implemented in the Graph class.

It is important to

How to do it...

Even though this recipe is only defining a function, please take into consideration the comments in the code to understand the indentation and code flow for effectively:

  1. Declare the GetPathDFS function:

    public List<Vertex> GetPathDFS(GameObject srcObj, GameObject dstObj)
{
    // next steps
}

  2. Validate if input objects are null:

    if (srcObj == null || dstObj == null)
    return new List<Vertex>();

  3. Declare and initialize the variables we need for the algorithm:

    Vertex src = GetNearestVertex(srcObj.transform...
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Key benefits

  • *Empower your agent with decision making capabilities using advanced minimaxing and Negamaxing techniques
  • Discover how AI can be applied to a wide range of games to make them more interactive.
  • *Instigate vision and hearing abilities in your agent through collider based and graph based systems

Description

Unity 5 comes fully packaged with a toolbox of powerful features to help game and app developers create and implement powerful game AI. Leveraging these tools via Unity’s API or built-in features allows limitless possibilities when it comes to creating your game’s worlds and characters. This practical Cookbook covers both essential and niche techniques to help you be able to do that and more. This Cookbook is engineered as your one-stop reference to take your game AI programming to the next level. Get to grips with the essential building blocks of working with an agent, programming movement and navigation in a game environment, and improving your agent's decision making and coordination mechanisms - all through hands-on examples using easily customizable techniques. Discover how to emulate vision and hearing capabilities for your agent, for natural and humanlike AI behaviour, and improve them with the help of graphs. Empower your AI with decision-making functions through programming simple board games such as Tic-Tac-Toe and Checkers, and orchestrate agent coordination to get your AIs working together as one.

Who is this book for?

This book is intended for those who already have a basic knowledge of Unity and are eager to get more tools under their belt to solve AI and gameplay-related problems.

What you will learn

  • * Use techniques such as A*and A*mbush to empower your agents with path finding capabilities.
  • * Create a representation of the world and make agents navigate it
  • * Construct decision-making systems to make the agents take different actions
  • * Make different agents coordinate actions and create the illusion of technical behavior
  • * Simulate senses and apply them in an awareness system
  • * Design and implement AI in board games such as Tic-Tac-Toe and Checkers
  • * Implement efficient prediction mechanism in your agents with algorithms such as N-Gram predictor and naïve Bayes classifier
  • * Understand and analyze how the influence maps work.
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1. Behaviors – Intelligent Movement Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
1. Behaviors – Intelligent Movement
Introduction
Creating the behavior template
Pursuing and evading
Arriving and leaving
Facing objects
Wandering around
Following a path
Avoiding agents
Avoiding walls
Blending behaviors by weight
Blending behaviors by priority
Combining behaviors using a steering pipeline
Shooting a projectile
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Introduction
Representing the world with grids
Representing the world with Dirichlet domains
Representing the world with points of visibility
Representing the world with a self-made navigation mesh
Finding your way out of a maze with DFS
Finding the shortest path in a grid with BFS
Finding the shortest path with Dijkstra
Finding the best-promising path with A*
Improving A* for memory: IDA*
Planning navigation in several frames: time-sliced search
Smoothing a path
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3. Decision Making
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Choosing through a decision tree
Working a finite-state machine
Improving FSMs: hierarchical finite-state machines
Combining FSMs and decision trees
Implementing behavior trees
Working with fuzzy logic
Representing states with numerical values: Markov system
Making decisions with goal-oriented behaviors
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4. Coordination and Tactics
Introduction
Handling formations
Extending A* for coordination: A*mbush
Creating good waypoints
Analyzing waypoints by height
Analyzing waypoints by cover and visibility
Exemplifying waypoints for decision making
Influence maps
Improving influence with map flooding
Improving influence with convolution filters
Building a fighting circle
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5. Agent Awareness
Introduction
The seeing function using a collider-based system
The hearing function using a collider-based system
The smelling function using a collider-based system
The seeing function using a graph-based system
The hearing function using a graph-based system
The smelling function using a graph-based system
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6. Board Games AI
Introduction
Working with the game-tree class
Introducing Minimax
Negamaxing
AB Negamaxing
Negascouting
Implementing a tic-tac-toe rival
Implementing a checkers rival
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7. Learning Techniques
.Introduction
Predicting actions with an N-Gram predictor
Improving the predictor: Hierarchical N-Gram
Learning to use Naïve Bayes classifiers
Learning to use decision trees
Learning to use reinforcement
Learning to use artificial neural networks
Creating emergent particles using a harmony search
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Introduction
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When you buy any Print edition of our Books, you can redeem (for free) the eBook edition of the Print Book you’ve purchased. This gives you instant access to your book when you make an order via PDF, EPUB or our online Reader experience.

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Shipping Details

USA:

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Economy: Delivery to most addresses in the US within 10-15 business days

Premium: Trackable Delivery to most addresses in the US within 3-8 business days

UK:

Economy: Delivery to most addresses in the U.K. within 7-9 business days.
Shipments are not trackable

Premium: Trackable delivery to most addresses in the U.K. within 3-4 business days!
Add one extra business day for deliveries to Northern Ireland and Scottish Highlands and islands

EU:

Premium: Trackable delivery to most EU destinations within 4-9 business days.

Australia:

Economy: Can deliver to P. O. Boxes and private residences.
Trackable service with delivery to addresses in Australia only.
Delivery time ranges from 7-9 business days for VIC and 8-10 business days for Interstate metro
Delivery time is up to 15 business days for remote areas of WA, NT & QLD.

Premium: Delivery to addresses in Australia only
Trackable delivery to most P. O. Boxes and private residences in Australia within 4-5 days based on the distance to a destination following dispatch.

India:

Premium: Delivery to most Indian addresses within 5-6 business days

Rest of the World:

Premium: Countries in the American continent: Trackable delivery to most countries within 4-7 business days

Asia:

Premium: Delivery to most Asian addresses within 5-9 business days

Disclaimer:
All orders received before 5 PM U.K time would start printing from the next business day. So the estimated delivery times start from the next day as well. Orders received after 5 PM U.K time (in our internal systems) on a business day or anytime on the weekend will begin printing the second to next business day. For example, an order placed at 11 AM today will begin printing tomorrow, whereas an order placed at 9 PM tonight will begin printing the day after tomorrow.


Unfortunately, due to several restrictions, we are unable to ship to the following countries:

  1. Afghanistan
  2. American Samoa
  3. Belarus
  4. Brunei Darussalam
  5. Central African Republic
  6. The Democratic Republic of Congo
  7. Eritrea
  8. Guinea-bissau
  9. Iran
  10. Lebanon
  11. Libiya Arab Jamahriya
  12. Somalia
  13. Sudan
  14. Russian Federation
  15. Syrian Arab Republic
  16. Ukraine
  17. Venezuela
What is custom duty/charge? Chevron down icon Chevron up icon

Customs duty are charges levied on goods when they cross international borders. It is a tax that is imposed on imported goods. These duties are charged by special authorities and bodies created by local governments and are meant to protect local industries, economies, and businesses.

Do I have to pay customs charges for the print book order? Chevron down icon Chevron up icon

The orders shipped to the countries that are listed under EU27 will not bear custom charges. They are paid by Packt as part of the order.

List of EU27 countries: www.gov.uk/eu-eea:

A custom duty or localized taxes may be applicable on the shipment and would be charged by the recipient country outside of the EU27 which should be paid by the customer and these duties are not included in the shipping charges been charged on the order.

How do I know my custom duty charges? Chevron down icon Chevron up icon

The amount of duty payable varies greatly depending on the imported goods, the country of origin and several other factors like the total invoice amount or dimensions like weight, and other such criteria applicable in your country.

For example:

  • If you live in Mexico, and the declared value of your ordered items is over $ 50, for you to receive a package, you will have to pay additional import tax of 19% which will be $ 9.50 to the courier service.
  • Whereas if you live in Turkey, and the declared value of your ordered items is over € 22, for you to receive a package, you will have to pay additional import tax of 18% which will be € 3.96 to the courier service.
How can I cancel my order? Chevron down icon Chevron up icon

Cancellation Policy for Published Printed Books:

You can cancel any order within 1 hour of placing the order. Simply contact customercare@packt.com with your order details or payment transaction id. If your order has already started the shipment process, we will do our best to stop it. However, if it is already on the way to you then when you receive it, you can contact us at customercare@packt.com using the returns and refund process.

Please understand that Packt Publishing cannot provide refunds or cancel any order except for the cases described in our Return Policy (i.e. Packt Publishing agrees to replace your printed book because it arrives damaged or material defect in book), Packt Publishing will not accept returns.

What is your returns and refunds policy? Chevron down icon Chevron up icon

Return Policy:

We want you to be happy with your purchase from Packtpub.com. We will not hassle you with returning print books to us. If the print book you receive from us is incorrect, damaged, doesn't work or is unacceptably late, please contact Customer Relations Team on customercare@packt.com with the order number and issue details as explained below:

  1. If you ordered (eBook, Video or Print Book) incorrectly or accidentally, please contact Customer Relations Team on customercare@packt.com within one hour of placing the order and we will replace/refund you the item cost.
  2. Sadly, if your eBook or Video file is faulty or a fault occurs during the eBook or Video being made available to you, i.e. during download then you should contact Customer Relations Team within 14 days of purchase on customercare@packt.com who will be able to resolve this issue for you.
  3. You will have a choice of replacement or refund of the problem items.(damaged, defective or incorrect)
  4. Once Customer Care Team confirms that you will be refunded, you should receive the refund within 10 to 12 working days.
  5. If you are only requesting a refund of one book from a multiple order, then we will refund you the appropriate single item.
  6. Where the items were shipped under a free shipping offer, there will be no shipping costs to refund.

On the off chance your printed book arrives damaged, with book material defect, contact our Customer Relation Team on customercare@packt.com within 14 days of receipt of the book with appropriate evidence of damage and we will work with you to secure a replacement copy, if necessary. Please note that each printed book you order from us is individually made by Packt's professional book-printing partner which is on a print-on-demand basis.

What tax is charged? Chevron down icon Chevron up icon

Currently, no tax is charged on the purchase of any print book (subject to change based on the laws and regulations). A localized VAT fee is charged only to our European and UK customers on eBooks, Video and subscriptions that they buy. GST is charged to Indian customers for eBooks and video purchases.

What payment methods can I use? Chevron down icon Chevron up icon

You can pay with the following card types:

  1. Visa Debit
  2. Visa Credit
  3. MasterCard
  4. PayPal
What is the delivery time and cost of print books? Chevron down icon Chevron up icon

Shipping Details

USA:

'

Economy: Delivery to most addresses in the US within 10-15 business days

Premium: Trackable Delivery to most addresses in the US within 3-8 business days

UK:

Economy: Delivery to most addresses in the U.K. within 7-9 business days.
Shipments are not trackable

Premium: Trackable delivery to most addresses in the U.K. within 3-4 business days!
Add one extra business day for deliveries to Northern Ireland and Scottish Highlands and islands

EU:

Premium: Trackable delivery to most EU destinations within 4-9 business days.

Australia:

Economy: Can deliver to P. O. Boxes and private residences.
Trackable service with delivery to addresses in Australia only.
Delivery time ranges from 7-9 business days for VIC and 8-10 business days for Interstate metro
Delivery time is up to 15 business days for remote areas of WA, NT & QLD.

Premium: Delivery to addresses in Australia only
Trackable delivery to most P. O. Boxes and private residences in Australia within 4-5 days based on the distance to a destination following dispatch.

India:

Premium: Delivery to most Indian addresses within 5-6 business days

Rest of the World:

Premium: Countries in the American continent: Trackable delivery to most countries within 4-7 business days

Asia:

Premium: Delivery to most Asian addresses within 5-9 business days

Disclaimer:
All orders received before 5 PM U.K time would start printing from the next business day. So the estimated delivery times start from the next day as well. Orders received after 5 PM U.K time (in our internal systems) on a business day or anytime on the weekend will begin printing the second to next business day. For example, an order placed at 11 AM today will begin printing tomorrow, whereas an order placed at 9 PM tonight will begin printing the day after tomorrow.


Unfortunately, due to several restrictions, we are unable to ship to the following countries:

  1. Afghanistan
  2. American Samoa
  3. Belarus
  4. Brunei Darussalam
  5. Central African Republic
  6. The Democratic Republic of Congo
  7. Eritrea
  8. Guinea-bissau
  9. Iran
  10. Lebanon
  11. Libiya Arab Jamahriya
  12. Somalia
  13. Sudan
  14. Russian Federation
  15. Syrian Arab Republic
  16. Ukraine
  17. Venezuela
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