Implementation of the method for dynamic content matching of learning and game scenarios in an adaptive learning game

The paper describes a method for adapting the educational process in adaptive role-playing learning games using dynamic content matching of nonlinear learning and game scenarios. The training scenario and the game scenario, associated with it, are represented by structurally ordered spaces. The mechanism of dynamic content matching of nonlinear training and game scenarios implemented in the game is based on the activation of predefined game events in relation to the plot path chosen by the player. Triggers are assigned to each visible and invisible object of the game world in conformity with the constructed knowledge space. When a character enters a game situation tied to the trigger's scope, a system of dialog boxes is enabled to complete the objective, set by this game situation. The player dynamically builds their game scenario depending on the choice of a strategy for mastering the knowledge space and performing the corresponding game tasks while the method of dynamic content matching, executed in the game, ensures the development of the entire space in terms of any strategy formed by the player. The means of the method employment in the Cammi learning role-playing game for studying object-oriented programming and the C++ language is defined.

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