I question the competence of the AI at times.

[Gandalf Parker]

cshank2 said:
Will SE:V Have better AI?

Im with you. Im hoping that SEV will have a better answer than "dont cheat them in trades" and such. I WANT to cheat them. I just want it harder to do. Yeah I know. Im not asking for AI. Im asking for AH. An artificial intelligence thinks its a great deal to get all of my resources, tech, starcharts just for their one measly homeworld. It would take Artifically Human to be cheatable but hard to do.

But I can hope

Gandalf Parker

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Gandalf Parker said:

Im with you. Im hoping that SEV will have a better answer than "dont cheat them in trades" and such. I WANT to cheat them. I just want it harder to do. Yeah I know. Im not asking for AI. Im asking for AH. An artificial intelligence thinks its a great deal to get all of my resources, tech, starcharts just for their one measly homeworld. It would take Artifically Human to be cheatable but hard to do.

But I can hope

Gandalf Parker

I look forward to the day the computer player will reply to an offer to buy his homeworld with something like:

Do you think I am a stupid human to accept such an deal?

[Artaud]

Better diplomatic AI is something I've always hoped and hoped future versions of SE would have. A full-blown politically savvy AI--rather than 3D graphics or detailed ground combat--would make the game even closer to perfect than it already is.

I want to negotiate meaningful treaties, establish dynasties, deal with political intrigue within my own empire... I want the illusion that I am running a government and dealing with alien governments.

Years ago I used to play Romance of the Three Kingdoms 2. During one game I married off a daughter to a rival warlord, causing his hostility to drop sharply. He accepted my gifts, offered gifts to me, and sent troops to help me against enemies. His behaviour was so realistic I felt as if I was playing against a human. Eventually he died, and his kingdom fragmented as his generals fought each other. Some allied with me, some became neutral, some allied against me.

This is the sort of fascinating gameplay I would like SE to provide.

[Gandalf Parker]

I loved Romance of the Three Kingdoms. I agree, thats my kind of game. One where you can win politically as much as militarily. I know thats not everyones cup of tea but I like it.