The invention Ivo Swartjes from the center of the kinematics and Information Technology at the University of Twente will allow fans of books make reading more enjoyable pastime. As the portal GlobalScience, virtual narrator, developed in the Netherlands, allowing the reader to take a direct part in the unfolding events of the book.
The change history in accordance with the choice of the reader's possible with the intelligent software, which is ready for the most unexpected plot twists, which you only can think of.
The Virtual Storyteller "- a system controlled by computer, which automatically generates stories. Soon it will be possible to take one of the roles of the book and dig deep down inside "stories, which will be developed in accordance with your actions as a player. In computer games quite developed "alternative plot lines" where the player can influence the development of history, but the new Ivo's system is in this plan even further. Book World is inhabited by many virtual characters, each with their emotions, plans and objectives. "Rules", which are written in advance, determine the behavior of the character, and to the extent of interaction of characters with each other.
Ivo Swartjes sees the application of his invention and outside the gaming industry. This technology can be used for training cadres, for example, or for working out difficult situations, such as a message of heavy news. Ivo Swartjes predicts that within five years, the new concept will be applied to solve a wide range of tasks.

The change history in accordance with the choice of the reader's possible with the intelligent software, which is ready for the most unexpected plot twists, which you only can think of.
The Virtual Storyteller "- a system controlled by computer, which automatically generates stories. Soon it will be possible to take one of the roles of the book and dig deep down inside "stories, which will be developed in accordance with your actions as a player. In computer games quite developed "alternative plot lines" where the player can influence the development of history, but the new Ivo's system is in this plan even further. Book World is inhabited by many virtual characters, each with their emotions, plans and objectives. "Rules", which are written in advance, determine the behavior of the character, and to the extent of interaction of characters with each other.
Ivo Swartjes sees the application of his invention and outside the gaming industry. This technology can be used for training cadres, for example, or for working out difficult situations, such as a message of heavy news. Ivo Swartjes predicts that within five years, the new concept will be applied to solve a wide range of tasks.






