Variation and Perceptual Ecologies in Computer Games and Simulations: Towards a Generic Model of Variable 3D Environments

不可重复性是在计算机游戏和模拟中提供具有挑战性和趣味性的体验的关键因素。然而，太多的变化可能会导致对环境的排斥，不愿接受这一前提作为游戏或训练的基础。可以利用这项研究的应用实例包括：(A)电脑游戏--总是在未知的环境中玩；(B)职业培训--森林灭火模拟，允许不同的地形配置、灌木丛挥发性、火源等；以及(C)军事模拟--反恐模拟，其中变化的程度将在物理环境和战斗人员的性质中表现出来。

The non repeatability is a key element in providing a challenging and interesting experience in computer games and simulations. However, too much variation could lead to a rejection of the environment and reluctance to accept the premise as a base for game play or training. Examples of applications that could utilise this research include; (a) Computer Games - always playing in an unknown environment, (b) Vocational Training - a Forest Fire Fighting simulation that allows for different terrain configurations, undergrowth volatility, fire source, etc., and (c) Military Simulations - Anti-terrorist simulations where the level of variability will manifest itself both in the physical environment and in the nature of the combatants.