Another AI Question..

[StarShadow]

Are there any mods that only modify the 'neutral' AIs? I know the (unmodified) AI for all the races is pretty dim, but the neutrals take it to a whole new level. Also, one thing that has always bugged me about the neutrals..once they have the tech they open up warp points to everywhere...if they can't figure out how to use warp points, how the hell can they figure out how to open them? Anyway, if someone has some time on their hands, I'd love to see a mod that adds decent neutral AI, if it doesn't already exist. I know it's a lot to ask, but it'd be really nice..

[dogscoff]

Should be pretty easy to stop them opening warp points. Just take out all references to the warp point openy component in their design files. (Leave the warp closer in there though, so that they go around closing warp points like the isolationists they are) Of course if they should acquire a warp opener by gift/ trade/ theft (unlikely) then you can expect them to behave just the same...

But to answer your question, I know of no such mod. Doesn't mean there isn't one though.

[StarShadow]

I am also wondering if there is a tutorial somewhere about modding/creating AIs, I might give it a try myself, if I can figure out how it's done.

[Captain Kwok]

There is some reference material over at SE.net on AI modding, but it's currently down for some reason or another.

[StarShadow]

Thanks! I'll check it out once it's back up.

[StarShadow]

Oh, also on the topic of neutral AIs, if I were to add more (there are only 10), would they be used, or ignored?

[Captain Kwok]

They would be added to the pool of neutrals that can be selected randomally during game generation.

[StarShadow]

Good to know, thanks!

[StarShadow]

SE.net finaly came back up and I had a lood at the AI stuff, unfortunately I still have no idea on how to do what I wanted.

[Captain Kwok]

Well post what you wanted to do and maybe someone can tell you how to do it.