Mixed-initiative co-creativity

Abstract

Creating and designing with a machine: do we merely create together (co-create) or can a machine truly foster our
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\ncreativity as human creators? When does such co-creation
\nfoster the co-creativity of both humans and machines? This
\npaper investigates the simultaneous and/or iterative process
\nof human and computational creators in a mixed-initiative
\nfashion within the context of game design and attempts to
\ndraw from both theory and praxis towards answering the
\nabove questions. For this purpose, we first discuss the strong
\nlinks between mixed-initiative co-creation and theories of
\nhuman and computational creativity. We then introduce
\nan assessment methodology of mixed-initiative co-creativity
\nand, as a proof of concept, evaluate Sentient Sketchbook as a
\nco-creation tool for game design. Core findings suggest that
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\ntools such as Sentient Sketchbook are not mere game authoring systems or mere enablers of creation but, instead, foster
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\nhuman creativity and realize mixed-initiative co-creativity.