Re: request for new patch: an ai that can learn
That level of AI would have to be done by someone specializing in AI from the beginning, and adding the game after (like GalCiv). Or have an AI programmer working closely (which the Dom game doesnt support)
Personally Id rather see hooks for external AI bots such as VGA Planets supports. Like MUDs have. A full text interface would allow for anyone to program a bot-player to act as an AI. That would not only allow for fantastic AIs that can learn, but also for a huge variety. One person can concentrate on a researcher style. One can do a barbarian horde style player. One can do a stealth style. One could write the Ultimate Ermor Challenge bot and take continual suggestions on improving it.
Every developer has things they do well, and things they dont. Im not one to gripe on the things they cant do but I will suggest that they open the door to allow others to do it for them (graphics, sounds, mods, maps, AI, help manuals) instead of trying to hold the door closed.
As for Dom3, we are closer than you think. The text output is extensive. And editing of trn/2h files is in reach. Im just not sure if we want to proceed down that path without the help and blessing of the devs.
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