Some random thoughts

Ramm · #1 March 29th, 2009, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Wdll

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You don't see how, or you don't agree with me? I can explain further if you don't understand me, but if you simply disagree with me thats fine too, we simply have a difference of opinion

I'm not saying its a cheat per se, just something that the AI cannot use back against the human player so in that way it is like a cheat.

Andrew

I can see it as a problem, but not to the level of "cheat".

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Originally Posted by Ramm

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I don't see how using the z-fire is a "cheat" then. Oh well. I would consider a "cheat" one AI severe (IMO) problem. The placement of its SAM sites and in general the usage of its air defences. I am finding myself trying hard not to obliterate its air defences in the first 3-4 turns.

Do you mean its too easy to take them out?

Andrew

Yes, too easy, not because of technology/weapons quality, but of placement by the AI.

I completely agree with you in that regard. The AI simply refuses to fight from cover to cover, its as if it doesn't care if it fights from rough (best cover) or clear (worst cover). Seeing this over and over again of the AI trying to make stands on clear when the next hex is rough troubles me. kind of reminds me of the Japanese sending suicide charges across open ground when they could used their manpower more effectively, Letters from Iwo Jima. Or Russian frontal assaults Enemy At The Gates

Andrew

Hermit · #2 December 30th, 2009, 03:59 PM

I've been playing a REALLY long campaign as the Iraelis v. Syria, Egypt, and the PLO. 200 battles from 1948 to 2020. I'm currently in May '77. It's been a very interesting and learning experience. I play each game over until I can get a decisive victory. I've had to adjust tactics as new weapon systems become available to me or the AI. It has helped me to understand better how each kind of unit contributes to the battlefield. Of course, the AI "lemming charge" is still the same. Probably the best games are the assaults on the AI. Maybe I'll be ready for a human opponent soon.