Event Recap: Scaling Imagination with Gemini 3 Agents in .NET
Scaling Imagination: Orchestrating Gemini 3 Agents for Interactive Fiction in .NET
It was a fantastic experience presenting at Google Developer Groups GDG Douglas on Tuesday, May 12th. My talk, “Scaling Imagination: Orchestrating Gemini 3 Agents for Interactive Fiction in .NET,” focused on tackling the “Complexity Explosion” in interactive storytelling.
We explored Project CYA, a publishing platform that reimagines the relationship between author and reader. In this world, writers don’t just pen a single storyline; they craft an intricate web of choices, weighted by a dynamic asset system where readers gain or lose Life, Gold, or Ammo based on their decisions.
Because a reader’s choice changes the fabric of the story, we aren’t just writing; we’re architecting a complex State Machine. The session dove into using Gemini 3, .NET, and the Microsoft Agent Framework to build and test this non-linear platform through “Agentic Testing”—using AI agents as simulated writers and readers.
Explaining the core concepts of Project CYA and Agentic Testing.
Key Technical Takeaways
The technical deep dive of the session covered several key components:
The State Machine Architect: We discussed using Semantic Kernel and the Google Connector to ensure Gemini generates structured, state-aware story data that the .NET platform compiles into its interactive format.
Asset Calibration via Simulation: We explored how the Model Context Protocol (MCP) connects Gemini to the platform’s “Rules Engine,” allowing AI to suggest optimal branch cuts or prompt reader actions.
The Army of AI Writers & Readers: We used AutoGen.Gemini to create autonomous agents that simulate both writing and playing through every possible branch to determine the “Optimum Knowledge Base” for asset allocation.
Handoff Orchestration: Finally, we looked at leveraging the Microsoft Agent Framework to coordinate between the “Authoring Assistant” and the “QA Agent” designed to stress-test the story.
Diving into the technical components.
Orchestrating agents to simulate readers and writers.
A Beautiful Trip to Douglas
On a personal note, traveling to the Isle of Man was a wonderful experience. From the beautiful ocean views to the castle town, it was a memorable trip.
Taking in the beautiful ocean view in Douglas.
Exploring the castle town.
Event Details & Resources
A huge thank you to Darren Barklie, Harley Garrett, Felipe Ceotto, Bransom Bean, and the entire GDG Douglas community for hosting such a great event!
