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Post by gojira01 on Mar 31, 2020 19:02:15 GMT
HI. I have started working on some flow charts to try and give the martians some AI for solo play. I have the Grenadier tripod done well enough I think. The flow chart is intended to dictate the tripod's behavior for a turn. To be clear you should start the chart at the armor check step. Any feedback would be appreciated.  |
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Post by jmccarroll on Apr 1, 2020 13:54:26 GMT
Great start!
Only thing I would add is target priority.
Nearest Target first? Infantry first? Open infantry first?
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Post by boxholder on Apr 1, 2020 20:45:00 GMT
FWIW:
Flowchart convention often uses a rectangular shape with round ends as START or END points. The rounded ends make it quick to locate on the page.
Nice start on the AI
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Post by usmarinerecon on Apr 2, 2020 9:06:36 GMT
Thank you. I have been waiting for someone to come up with a way to play solo. Keep up the good work.
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Post by gojira01 on Apr 11, 2020 15:51:38 GMT
Got a decision tree for Loboton Slicers done. Still working on the format though.  |
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Post by usmarinerecon on Apr 12, 2020 9:04:27 GMT
Like it.
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Post by gojira01 on Apr 12, 2020 17:28:58 GMT
Well finished the Loboton Blasters. Is there to many steps?  |
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Post by jmccarroll on Apr 12, 2020 18:44:24 GMT
"Is there to many steps?" not really, just keep it clear.
Loboton Blasters can go after armour. Just make infantry their primary target. Keep up the good work!
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Post by boxholder on Apr 14, 2020 21:00:38 GMT
No--not too many steps.
The unswerving aggression of the lobotons makes their AI relatively simple.
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Post by easye on Apr 15, 2020 17:07:43 GMT
I was also thinking about a 'Card Driven" activation method, but that requires a lot of tinkering with the core rules and moving to alternate activations.
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Post by Quendil on Apr 15, 2020 22:37:38 GMT
I really miss Morgan’s input on things like this
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Post by David N.Tanner 07011959 on Apr 15, 2020 23:15:12 GMT
I really miss Morgan’s input on things like this Me too |
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Post by gojira01 on Apr 16, 2020 15:33:16 GMT
I was also thinking about a 'Card Driven" activation method, but that requires a lot of tinkering with the core rules and moving to alternate activations. So something like a deck of cards. One for each unit. That you would shuffle at the start of the martian turn and then draw to determine activation order. Or possibly have a card drawn that determines the target priority for that unit to be plugged into the flow chart. |
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Post by boxholder on Apr 16, 2020 23:14:32 GMT
OR cards could be segmented with a section for each major type of Martian: lobos, assault, scout,. grenadier, special (harvester reaper, etc.). This would avoid having millions of cards on the table at one time. Some sort of activation priority number could be used (exact mechanics TBD), When the unit performs its action, turn the card face down beside the unit to indicate that it used its action for the turn. Take up cards at end of turn, re-shuffle, and deal again.
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Post by usmarinerecon on Apr 17, 2020 9:25:35 GMT
Like the addition of cards for solo play. Thanks for the idea of solo play.
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