The objective of the book you hold in your hands is to provide a solid and

practical foundation to game AI, giving you the confidence to approach

new challenges with excitement and optimism. AI is an enormous topic, so

don’t expect to come away from this book an expert, but you will have

learned the skills necessary to create entertaining and challenging AI for

the majority of action game genres. Furthermore, you will have a sound

understanding of the key areas of game AI, providing a solid base for any

further learning you undertake. And let me tell you, the learning process is

endless!