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New AI technology: Hardware-Accelerated AI

Sep 08, 2006 toshiro link
Although it seems practical results are still years away, this might still be interesting.
Sep 08, 2006 Suicidal Lemming link
The biggest problem I see with this is that it can result in massive gameplay changes, making it hard to enter into the PC multiplayer market. It could work if the card unlocked more AI modes if the host has the card.
Sep 09, 2006 Scuba Steve 9.0 link
Will this ever actually see widespread use? I just don't honestly think anyone but the 707411y 1337 g4m0rz will even bother with this- whether or not there are games that take advantage or even require it. As for the games that might require it, they would most likely lose a ton of potential market for just needing that extra hardware.
Sep 09, 2006 Suicidal Lemming link
The most likely use for this is next gen consoles. Like, the 2010 ones.
Sep 09, 2006 LeberMac link
I see SkyNet™ coming soon. Who knew that, instead of a single military installation, that it would end up being born of thousands of linked XBox 3's?
Sep 10, 2006 toshiro link
Huh... the way I see it, the AI in VO is being made on the server, isn't it? So, basically, only GSW would have to get these (if and when they ever get out).
Sep 12, 2006 HumpyThePenguin link
Ah, point taken. It would make more sense in the case of MMO developers where that extra AI would give them more of an edge over competitors.
Sep 12, 2006 Scuba Steve 9.0 link
Oops. Stupid cookies.