Space Combat - Observations and Questions (Aaron/Richard take note)

[Tampa_Gamer]

God Emporer-

In response to:

(1) the "classes" of ships are called by the AI via their "AI_construction_vehicle" files. Currently, there is no way to have the AI build additional "classes" of ships other than the default "attack," "defense" etc. However, having said that you CAN create different types of "attack" or "defense" ships, etc. See the Darlok and Sergetti design files in the Mod Pack 1.01. You can also further differentiate designs based on hull size (see the Darlok). The only problem is - you cannot tell the AI to build xx number of missile ships, or xx number of Aegis defense ships, etc.

(2) There are a number of good threads on this over the past month, but essentially if I have Point Defense per one = 250. You look at the hull size (e.g. destroyer with a 300kt) and divide it into the xx per one (we think the computer rounds up in most cases). In this case, the AI "should" build 2 PD's into the design if it has researched the component with that ability and has more room. It gets a bit more complicated this, but you really should refer back to those threads for further detail. If you still have questions (we all still do) let me know and I will try to help. I pretty much monitor this board off/on while at work, so I will be here until 6 EST.

Later
-TG

[This message has been edited by Tampa_Gamer (edited 30 January 2001).]