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Old October 22nd, 2003, 11:13 AM

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Default Re: What did I missed from Dom I.? -> DIPLOMACY!

I think the most important thing is the 'relation points system'. There must be many ways to increase/decrease the points with a nation. All things must effect the relations between the nations. Aside this the AI's long memory is the second key for a very good diplo AI/system. The AI must remember everything, and there must be certain cases, when you won't be able to raise the relation points anymore above a specific limit. Example: a sneak attack on the AI, when you had good relations with it. Also these happenings must have global consequences. All AI must react somehow.

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Old October 22nd, 2003, 02:13 PM

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Well correct me if I am wrong, but scripting this diplo AI will be very hard. However it is a must have in SP, so do not give up please.
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Old October 22nd, 2003, 02:39 PM
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Default Re: What did I missed from Dom I.? -> DIPLOMACY!

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Well correct me if I am wrong, but scripting this diplo AI will be very hard. However it is a must have in SP, so do not give up please.
There are different levels. Something that would require adding another menu to the game would take a long time. Something that recognizes things happening in the game and +/- a formula somewhere would be much easier to put in. Such as... if I give an AI money or gems (which I can already do) can I get a plus to my standing with them (which is a formula already in the game?)
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Old October 22nd, 2003, 03:46 PM

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Default Re: What did I missed from Dom I.? -> DIPLOMACY!

The hard part will be the balancing / tweaking of the AI and the AI - player reactions. I guess it is not impossible but surely it will take some time to add.
I agree that this is a must have in SP, but we must be very patient.
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Old October 22nd, 2003, 06:16 PM

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I agree that this is a must have in SP, but we must be very patient.
mmmh, are we?
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Default Re: What did I missed from Dom I.? -> DIPLOMACY!

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I agree that this is a must have in SP, but we must be very patient.
mmmh, are we?
Not me! I want to see diplomacy in the retail Version! Well that would be awesome..ok ok I will be patient too.
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We must be very patient. IW is propably working very hard on the mod tools, and on the first patch right now.
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