Insertion of Virtual Players in the GMABS Methodology: An Application in Natural Resources Management

• Diana F. Adamatti USP
• Jaime S. Sichman USP
• Helder Coelho Universidade de Lisboa

Abstract

This paper proposes a new architecture, called ViP-GMABS, where virtual players are inserted in GMABS methodology. The GMABS methodology works with RPG (Role-Playing Games) and MABS (Multi-Agent-Based Simulation) techniques in an integrated way. A prototype in natural resources management domain, called ViP-JogoMan, is presented. This domain was chosen because the negotiation process is extremely important and complex, and GMABS methodology can be used for conflict resolution during the negotiation process.

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