Attached is a mod that attempts to improve computer opponents. Six MA nations have been modded to “Improved Computer Opponents”, T’ien Ch’i, Caelum, Arco, C’tis, Marigon and Man. These nations were chosen for this mod because they were the six nations with least victories on the MP scoreboard (when mod was started). The mod also includes the Better Independents mod. It is mandatory that you disable existing BI mod to avoid conflicts (I made some minor changes to the BI).
Factors that were not changed:
1. There were no changes to any unit stats for national units.
2. There were no additions of units, commanders, heroes, or any other changes of this sort.
Factors that were changed:
1. Starting armies were enhanced.
2. PD was enhanced
3. Only the strongest units, priests, commanders and mages were kept on the recruit lists.
4. All nations have four starting magic sites to enhance gem, gold and resources.
5. Capitol only recruitment restrictions were removed.
6. All nations have “Great City” as the start fort.
Try this out. If there is any demand for expansion of the nations in the mod, I will attempt to please the community. Just set up a game with your favorite MA nation and specify these 5 nations from the regular game set up menu.
I recommend that you start with at least 15 provinces per player, 20+ is better. If you use impossible AI settings these nations are tough, Man is outstanding. The only sure way to beat them is with magic, if you can last long enough.
Version 1.1 Marigon added as Improved Computer Opponent nation. 8-20-08
Improved Computer Opponents - MA
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