Getting Started with AI Game Development

Welcome to the fascinating world of artificial intelligence (AI) development in Unreal Engine! I am thrilled that you have chosen me and my book as your guide on this sometimes intimidating journey into the realm of AI programming. Rest assured that I am committed to making this experience as easy and enjoyable as possible.

Throughout this book, you will acquire the skills required to create Unreal Engine games that involve the use of AI techniques and learn how to handle them at runtime. We will start from the basics, such as moving agents within a game level, and gradually progress to more advanced topics such as creating complex behaviors and managing multiple AI entities (even dozens or hundreds). By the end of this journey, you will be proficient in crafting formidable opponents that will challenge your players; what’s more, you will possess a deep understanding of the potential pitfalls in AI development and how to avoid them...