[Gandalf Parker]

In some ways this conversation has pointed out that the GOOD AI games tend to be ONLY for solo play. Peoples lists of good AI tend toward solo games. Its very difficult to mix MP and Solo-against-AI because both tend to take up alot of the code, and cpu cycles, and memory. Many cuts happen for the sake of processing time. (I did push to have cut code put aside for a server switch since server games could ignore hosting time for the sake of better AI, but it didnt get put in)

Another point that Im not sure has been mentioned or not, is that we should note that we are talking about Vanilla AI. The average AI that comes with any game only has to be good enough to cover the demo, the tutorial, and (if you re lucky) the early learning phase of the game. Thats why I feel Dom3 exceeds the average. I think Dom3 beats that (unless of course you run to the forum for a list of ways to beat the AI).

BUT it should be mentioned for those who are interested in Solo play, or playing larger games with more nations but just a couple of your friends as the human players, there are options for going beyond the vanilla AI that comes with Dom3. There are game settings, maps, mods, etc that can boost the AI beyond just setting it to Impossible.