[Grandpa Kim]

Originally posted by Gryphin:
My thoughts on AI
AI = Algorithm Intellect

The issue behind Algorithm Intellect is the amount of time and money it does take to code it. You mentioned one situation that has occurred. We have all seen bizarre behavior on behalf of the Algorithm Intellect in SEIV. How many lines of code would it take to cover that one situation? How much are you willing to pay for it? I feel the game is a very fair price for what it provides. I fear an Algorithm Intellect able to consistently challenge a human would cost 1000s of dollars.

Hope this helps.

So just add this to the list of broken promises (from the computer industry in general)? Promises like "reliability", "service" and "user friendly".

No, Gryphin, if you build a game with an AI, then it should work properly. After all programmers have been building games for a couple decades now; surely they have learned something!

This rant is not aimed at Aaron who is one of the most "aware" programmers around but at the industry in general and those who make excuses for them. Sorry Gryph, just couldn't let it lie.

Kim