Institute of Informatics
University of Fribourg (Switzerland)

EMuds: Adaptation in Text-Based Virtual Worlds

THESIS

submitted to the Faculty of Science of the University of Fribourg (Switzerland) in conformity with the requirements for the degree of
Doctor scientiarum informaticarum

submitted by

Antony ROBERT

of

Les Ponts-de-Martel, le Locle et la Chaux-du-Milieux (NE)

Thesis No. 1272
Printed at the University of Fribourg
February 2000

Accepted by the Faculty of Science of the University of Fribourg (Switzerland) following the proposal of:

• Dr. Michèle COURANT, University of Fribourg, Thesis Director;
• Prof. Marco TOMASSINI, University of Lausanne, Switzerland, Examinator;
• Dr. Dave CLIFF, HP Labs, Bristol, United Kingdom, Examinator;
• Prof. Rolf INGOLD, University of Fribourg, President of the Examination Committee.

Fribourg, the 17 December 1999

The Thesis Director:		The Dean:
Dr. Michèle COURANT		Prof. Béat HIRSBRUNNER