Re: Freaky diplomacy AI
 

Do any of you type in replies to the computer AI even though it doesn't understand? I sometimes do for the cathartic effect. Eg:

AI message: "Your espionage activities have brought us to the brink of war!"

Reply: "We've been at war for the past year and a half, Binky."

Re: Freaky diplomacy AI
 

Guilty. *grins*

That's what convinced me to try writing AI speech files.

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Re: Freaky diplomacy AI
 

There should be a difference between commercial and military treaties. Military treaties should allow the counterpart to fly through the partners territory without increasing anger while commercial should not (everybody wants to trade with China, but who wants to have Chinese troops stationnned on his territory ?). Furthermore, there should be more distinction between a "normal" military treaty and a Partnership. The AI anger files should specify separate lines for these treaties, especially with regard to intersettling.

A question: has anybody noticed that the AI is more inclined to accept non-aggression and non-intercourse agreements than trade alliances. From my viewpoint it should, but it does not seem to be the case.