Interactive Drama Authoring with Plot and Character: An Intelligent System that Fosters Creativity

Storytelling is an integral part of the human experience. Stories are told to exchange information about relevant events and occurrences, to entertain, and to educate. Fictional narratives are artifacts that are deliberately created to achieve some desired effect on an audience. The process of creating fictional narratives is one that requires a degree of skill, practical experience, and creativity. In this paper, we will describe an AI mixed-initiative approach to authoring interactive dramas for entertainment and education.

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