Re: One thing I think might REALLY help the AI...
Michou:
Yes, many people are mistaking suggestions and observations for complaining and 'whining'. Its par for the course in many forums. Until recently, I hadnt seen it here though. I think MOST (not all) of the people posting here are trying to help the game be as good as it can be. And that means reporting it's shortcomings in hopes that they will be rectified.
More to your points:
1) Try using the adjustments to the AI_Fleet files that Tampa_Gamer suggested. It does cause the AI ships to stick together a bit more.
2) The AI can easily be encouraged to build more fighters through a tweak in the AI_Construction_Vehicles file. I havent gone in and done so yet, but I know its possible.
3) I concur 100% that it should follow-up and finish off areas. It does seem far too merciful when it has an advantage.
4) Corollary to '3' above...has anyone seen the AI attack the same location twice with the same force in the same turn? For example, a Fleet with 6 movement can attack a planet 6 times (!) in one turn. I do it often to finish off planets after the defenses are down. However the AI only seems to attack once a turn, even it has not moved at all. This could be another tweak to make it more challenging, IMO.
Talenn
|