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GAMEON’2008
November 17 - 19, 2008
FIRST CALL FOR PAPERS
UPV
Valencia, Spain
Organized by
The European Technology Institute
Sponsored by:
EUROSIS
UPV
FIV
In Cooperation with
Ghent University, Larian Studios, The Moves Institute, Binary
Illusions, ModelBenders LLC, Delft University of Technology
Conference website
http://www.eurosis.org/cms/?q=3Dnode/763
The aim of the 9th annual European Game-On=C2=AE Conference on simulation=
and AI in Computer Games, is to bring together researchers and gamespeopl=
e in order to exchange ideas on programming and programmingtechniques, wh=
ich will be beneficial to the gaming industry andacademia.
Secondly it aims to steer young people into this industry by providinghow=
-to tutorials and giving them the opportunity to show their ideasand demo=
s to the gaming industry.
The conference will concentrate mostly on the programming of games,with s=
pecial emphasis on methodology, simulation, AI and fuzzy sets,and physics=
related computer graphics. Next to that, all of this willbe fused in the=
topic of computer game design in stand-alone andnetworked games. Softwar=
e providers will be able to show their latestpackages and give hand-on tu=
torials for the participants. Companieswill also have the opportunity to =
seek new talent at this event.
This year’s event will also herald the introduction for the foundation of=
the Spanish Language Computer Conference, which follows immediately upon=
GAMEON=C2=AE’2008.
The conference will cover the following tracks:
Game Development Methodology
Game Development Methodology, Game Design and Research Methods,Production=
Roles, Techniques and Process Management, Social andTechnical Interactio=
ns in Art and Engineering, Participatory Media andHeterogeneous Developme=
nt Approaches, Sociotechnical MOG Development,Communities and sustainabil=
ity, Business and Requirements Modeling forGame Projects, Software Archit=
ecture and Modeling in Games, InteractionDesign and Usability in Game Con=
texts, Play Testing, GameplayExperience Evaluation
Artificial Intelligence
Designing (Extensible) AI Engines with Built-in Machine LearningTechnolog=
ies, Using Adaptive Markov Models, Using Decision Trees,Production Rules =
and Learning, Using Fuzzy Logic for membershipfunctions and inference pro=
cedures, Using Rule Based AI or a FiniteState Machine (FSM), Using Fuzzy =
State Machines (FuSM) or CascadedFuSMs, Using Artificial Life and layered=
AI Techniques, Level-of-DetailAI, Using scripting languages to govern NP=
C Bots, synthetic characters,or believable agents, Controlling simulated =
characters (Group Behaviourcontrol) using f.ex. flocking algorithms based=
on extensible scriptingsystems , Cognitive Modeling: (combining geometri=
c models and inversekinematics to simplify key-framing. physical models f=
or animatingparticles. Bio-mechanical modeling, behavioral modeling), Dom=
ainknowledge specification and character instruction, Creating AI Network=
susing supervised learning and genetic algorithms, and pathfinding,Using =
Databases using the winnowing algorithm , Using Multi-user DataManagement=
.
Physics and Simulation
Collision detection, contact resolution and manifold generation(methods L=
in-Canny, OBB Trees, I-Collide and Ray Tracing); Calculationoptimization =
between objects; The closest point algorithm by GilbertJohnson and Keerth=
i (GJK) between convex and union-of convex objects;Contact equation formu=
lation (point-plane, edge-edge and sphere-plane);LCP (Linear Complementar=
y problems) Based contact resolution; Iterativeconstraints and penalty me=
thods for contact resolution,Micro-Collisions, Software Object Interactio=
n. a number of peripheraltracks
3-D Scalability
MRM (Multi-Resolution Mesh) Technology and the Messiah and Lith TechEngin=
es; Scalable level of detail-oriented rendering ; Methods forscaling anim=
ation quality; Scaling animation quality, new animationsteps, on interpol=
ated key-frame animation or key-frame morphing; Bumpmapping: emboss-dot p=
roduct and environment mapped bump map (EMBM)
Facial Animation
Facial animation for Real-Time, Model Behaviour of 3D Modeling; Modelling=
the bone structure of faces, Facial Hair etc..
Skeletal animation and fully scaled rendering
Physical Simulation, 3D Character Animation and physicalcontrollers; Simu=
lation performance; Rigid body physical animation andrigid body dynamics;=
Polygon Character Design and level of Detail underTechnical Constraints;=
Particle systems, full polygonal models orsprites; Smooth rendered skins=
, soft skinning, head animations and fullbody animation (Skin, extrude an=
d boolean, Design, composition andanatomy; Skeletal, skinning, single ski=
n meshes; Creating CharacterAnimation Assets; Real-Time motion Synthesis,=
Kinematics and Dynamics,Animating the real-time run cycle; T-Buffers and=
motion blur ; MotionCapture Techniques.
3D in Game Animation
Creating and scaling special effects in Real-Time 3D: environmentalweapon=
effects and general pyrotechnics, software used to producesingle frame a=
nd animated textures, booth looping and linear, and thepivotal role of al=
pha channels. Modeling an animation of the geometryneeded and the system =
used to encode additional engine-specific timingand trigger data into the=
files. The use of the engine particle systemand scripting capabilities, =
Weighted vertices, Streaming SIMD ExtensionOverview (floating point instr=
uction);Pre-rendered cinematics; Scalingof special effects and texture tr=
icks: particle systems for generatingsmoke and fire, texture tricks, for =
volumes, lens flares and onscreenpyrotechnics, Animation Blending
Modelling of virtual worlds
Due to their complexity and size, virtual worlds used in next-gengames wi=
ll have to be automatically generated, to a large extent,whether based on=
real data or fully imaginary. Representing objects andtheir relations in=
these worlds needs to take into account more datathan simply their geome=
try or appearance. In addition, most objects insuch worlds will typically=
require a high degree of adaptivity, inorder to avoid most current rigid=
behaviours, as well as to cope withthe need for really adaptive game-pla=
y in both entertainment andserious games. This theme focuses on tools and=
methods for achievingsuch goals.
Tools
Silicon Graphics (MAYA, as a game prototyping environment), 3DProgramming=
for Rage Programmable Shaders (Renderman), 3D Studio Max,Scratch,XNA and=
other Open Source Games Software
Design
Game Engine Design and game environment creation; Using rapidprototyping =
(NEMO-DEV) and generic technology (generic world buildingengine), portabl=
e code ; Using Math for Game programming by solvingsimultaneous Equations=
; Using Modularity and isolation abstraction,data hiding, functional inde=
pendence, cohesion and coupling; Using Javaas an embedded Game scripting =
engine; Procedural content placement,level design, enemy and entity place=
ment; Using Databases in onlineGames; Programming in Linux, C++ and Visua=
l Basic; Programming WebGames in Java Scalable 3D games; Creating large 3=
D worlds; CreatingMultiplayer online Games; Techniques for scaling game c=
ontent, andapproaches to scaling game content; C++ optimization Strategie=
s andTechniques; 3D Engine optimization; Optimizing games for the MIPS RI=
SCArchitecture; Game design: User set set according to hard limits,pre-ru=
ntime profiling and runtime profiling history of Game Design.
Rendering
Rendering Equations and architectures; Image Based Rendering(polygon coun=
ts (throughput) and overdraw (filtrate); Photorealisticrendering using Op=
en GL and Direct 3D; Multi texture tricks like glossmapping, dynamic envi=
ronment mapping, detail texturing and bump mappingSpatial aliasing and An=
ti-aliasing and accumulation buffers; Setup,Rendering and Transforms; Ful=
l floating point setup;Perspective-corrected texture mapping, multiple fi=
ltering modes,sophisticated texture blending for special effects and effe=
ctivelooking transparency; Classical local illumination equations and col=
ourtheory; Creating Reflections and shadows with stencil buffers andZ-Buf=
fers; Light maps and changing texture coordinates, shadow maps,projected =
shadow maps; Methods for scaling lighting and shadows,lighting calculatio=
ns; Equation on a per pixel basis, pixel path andvoxel animation; Procedu=
ral Texture Methods and Theory and Real-Time;Procedural Texture Implement=
ation; Parametric Surfaces, Deformingsurfaces, Curved surfaces and tri-li=
near flip-flopping Using NURBS(non-uniform rational B-splines) and other =
parametric surfaces forrepresenting 3D Geometry; Matrix Manipulations; Me=
thods for scalinggeometry using parametric curves and surfaces in relatio=
n to polygonalmodels; Progressive meshes and subdivision surfaces
On-Line Gaming and On-Line Game Security
As online gaming becomes more and more popular security issues nowcome in=
to the forefront of secure game play using public keycryptography, symmet=
ric key cryptography, digital signatures,authentication and available cry=
ptographic toolkits.
Voice Interaction
Using Intelligent Speech Synthesis Algorithms, Speech Processing,Voice In=
teraction, Speech Synthesizer; Interaction with AI-NPC’s,Voice-Over Net T=
echnology (one to one, and one to many)
Cognitive Psychology applied to games, based on player to game interactio=
ns and biometric data analysis.
Artistic input to game and character design
Storytelling and Natural Language Processing
Applications
Wargaming methodology and techniques applied to strategic gamedesign usin=
g Campaign managers, character generators, terraingenerators.Multiplayer =
wargaming and Web Wargaming
Serious Games applications
Aerospace Simulations, Board Games etc…
Games for training
Handheld Gaming Devices - Mobile Gaming
Gaming with I-Toy, WII and other handheld devices such as phones,Virtual =
Sat-Nav Gaming. Focusing on the man-machine interaction part
Perceptual User Interfaces for Games
Humans communicate using speech, gesture, and body motion, yettoday’s com=
puters do not use this valuable information. Instead,computers force user=
s to sit at a typewriter keyboard, stare at aTV-like display, and learn a=
n endless set of arcane commands — oftenleading to frustration, ineffici=
encies, and disuse.
The idea behind PUI is that a computer system “hears” users’ voicecommand=
s and “sees” their gestures and body positions. Interactions arenatural, =
more like human-to-human interactions. PUI use here machineperception to =
allow users to interact with computergames and withincomputer gaming envi=
ronments. By reading gestures, motions and speechwe should be able to in =
a much more natural way interact with the games.
But sensor systems deliver only raw position and pose information.For int=
erface use, these are not the desired quantities=E2=80=94we need tounders=
tand the abstractions appropriate for a natural interface andconsider how=
the various perceptual input degrees of freedom shouldrelate to availabl=
e commands and options.
Special track:
Gaming with robots
Aibo, Bionicles, Mindstorms etc…
Tutorials, “Aren’t we great” presentations, Student Demos.
Students are encouraged to show demos of their work to the companiesprese=
nt at the conference. The best demo will receive a prize from theorganize=
rs.
The conference will be held at the UPV, Valencia, Spain.
POSTER SESSION
The poster session only features work in progress. Next to theactual post=
er presentation, these submissions also feature as shortpapers in the Pro=
ceedings.
STUDENTS SESSION
This session is for students who want to present their work inprogress or=
part of their doctoral thesis as a paper. Student papersare denoted by t=
he fact that only the name of the student appears onthe paper as an autho=
r. They are published as short papers in theProceedings.
DIVERSE ACTIVITIES
For demonstrations or video sessions, please contact Philippe Geril.A Spe=
cial session will be set up for vendor presentations inco-ordination with=
the scientific program. User Group meetings forgames simulation language=
s and tools can be organised the day beforethe conference. If you would l=
ike to arrange a meeting, please contactthe Conference Chairs. We will be=
happy to provide a meeting room andother necessary equipment.
EUROPEAN PROJECTS
Partners for European projects session(s) will be organised byEUROSIS to =
give potential project teams or individuals the opportunityto present the=
ir research in order to link up with fellow researchersfor future researc=
h projects. Those wishing to participate in thissession need to send a pr=
oposal to Philippe Geril
EXHIBITION
A special exhibition will be held during the conference focused ongaming =
tools. For more information please contact EUROSIS for furtherdetails. Em=
ail: Philippe.Geril@eurosis.org
REGISTRATION FEES
Registration Fees Author EUROSIS Other ParticipantsPre-reg before Nov.1s=
t 2008 495 EURO 495 EURO 555 EUROReg after Nov.1st 2008 Pre-registratio=
n Required535 EURO 595 EUROStudent authors pay: 250 EUR
Students who register after November 1st and who are not authors pay 350 =
EUR.
The registration fee includes a copy of the Proceedings, lunches,conferen=
ce dinner, get-together party, coffee breaks, company visit anddemonstrat=
ions.
PAPER SUBMISSION TYPES
FULL PAPER (including abstract, conclusions,diagrams, references) During =
review, the submitted full papers can beaccepted as a regular 5 page pape=
r. If excellent, full papers can beaccepted by the program committee as a=
n extended (8-page) paper. Eachsubmission will be reviewed by at least th=
ree members of theInternational Program Committee.
EXTENDED ABSTRACT (at least five pages)Participants may also submit a 5 p=
age extended abstract for a regular(5 pages) or short (3 pages) paper or =
poster, which will be reviewed bythe International Program Committee.
SHORT ABSTRACT(at least three pages)
Participants may also submit a 3 page abstract for a short paper orposter=
, which will be reviewed by the International Program Committee.
All accepted papers will be published in the GAMEON=C2=AE’2008 Conference=
Proceedings.
ONE PAGE ABSTRACTS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
All EUROSIS Proceedings are indexed by ISI-Thomson and IEE-INSPEC
DEADLINES AND REQUIREMENTS
Send all submissions in an ELECTRONIC FORM ONLY in PDF formatindicating t=
he designated track and type of submission (full paper oran extended abst=
ract) to EUROSIS (Philippe.Geril@eurosis.org).
Please provide your name, affiliation, full mailing address,telephone / f=
ax number and Email address on all submissions as well.For submissions pl=
ease put in the subject of your Email the followingindications: GAMEON=C2=
=AE’2008 and designated track or USE THE ABSTRACTSUBMISSION SITE!!
Only original papers, which have not been published elsewhere, will be ac=
cepted for publication
SUBMISSION DEADLINES
EARLY BIRD SUBMISSION: JULY 30, 2008
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: AUGUST 30, 2008
Submit contributed full-papers (5 to 8 proceedings pages) notpreviously p=
ublished. These submissions, when accepted will bepublished as regular or=
extended papers, depending on their quality.
Submit extended abstracts (5 abstract pages) or short papers (3abstract p=
ages), reports of industrial projects and summaries ofposters. These subm=
issions, when accepted will be published as regular5 page or short 3 page=
proceedings papers.
Submit a one to three page proposals to present tutorials, toorganise and=
chair panel sessions, to organise user meetings, vendorsessions or to ex=
hibit software
Submit abstracts for student and poster session
LATE SUBMISSION DATE: SEPTEMBER 15, 2008
OCTOBER 1, 2008
Notification of Acceptance or Rejection
NOVEMBER 1, 2008
Authors provide camera-ready manuscript
NOVEMBER 17-19, 2008
Conference at UPV
OUTSTANDING PAPER AWARD
The 2008 GAMEON=C2=AE Conference Committee will select the OutstandingPap=
er of the Conference. The author of this paper will be awarded afree regi=
stration for a EUROSIS conference. Only papers SUBMITTED ASFULL papers wi=
ll be eligible for the Outstanding Paper Award.
LANGUAGE
The official conference language for all papers and presentations is Engl=
ish.
REPLY CARD
First Name:
Surname:
Occupation and/or Title:
Affiliation:
Mailing Address
Zip code: City: Country.
Telephone: Fax:
E-Mail:
Yes, I intend to attend the GAMEON=C2=AE’2008:
[ ] Presenting a paper, by submitting a full paper
[ ] Presenting a short paper (by submitting an extended abstract)
[ ] Participating in the industrial program
[ ] Organizing a vendor session
[ ] Proposing a panel discussion (please mention names of panellists)
[ ] Contributing to the exhibition
[ ] Without presenting a paper
The provisional title of my paper / exhibited tool is:
With the following highlights:
The paper belongs to the category (please tick only one):
[ ] Games Methodology
[ ] Artificial Intelligence
[ ] Physics and Simulation
[ ] 3D Scalability
[ ] Facial Animation
[ ] Skeletal Animation and Fully Scaled Rendering
[ ] 3-D in Game Animation
[ ] Modelling of Virtual Worlds
[ ] Tools
[ ] Games Design
[ ] Rendering
[ ] Security
[ ] Voice Interaction
[ ] Cognitive Psychology
[ ] Artistic Input
[ ] Storytelling and Natural Language Processing
[ ] Applications
[ ] Games Console Design
[ ] Online Gaming and Gaming Security
[ ] Networked Gaming and MMOG’s
[ ] Games for Training
[ ] Serious Gaming
[ ] Wargaming
[ ] Handheld Gaming
[ ] Perceptual User Interfaces
[ ] Robot Based Gaming
[ ] European Projects
[ ] Exhibition
[ ] Poster session
[ ] Student Session
[ ] Other_____________________________
Other colleague(s) interested in the topics of the conference is/are:
Name:
Address:
Name:
Address:
Please email your reply or send or fax this card immediately to:
Philippe Geril, EUROSIS,
European Simulation Office
Greenbridge NV
Wetenschapspark 1, Plassendale 1
B-8400, Ostend, Belgium
Tel:+32.59.255.330
Fax: +32.59.255.339
Email: Philippe.Geril@eurosis.org
web: http://www.eurosis.org
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