AI creation

Shapeshifter · #1 March 11th, 2003, 07:20 PM

Was there not somewhere an post wich explanes how to make an AI for an shipset ?

JLS · #2 March 11th, 2003, 07:56 PM

Hi, Shapeshifter.

TDM mod is one of the best mods out there for base Space Empires IV AI's...
I recommend you look at the races with the Demeanor and Culture you want for your race as a guide.

Also the top Stickys on this page may be of help.

You may also try the Forum {search} above right!

From there we would be glad to help you with any specific questions, regarding AI Creation.

TDM MOD-PACK may be downloaded from SE4 MOD PAGE

[ March 11, 2003, 18:29: Message edited by: JLS ]

Master Belisarius · #3 March 11th, 2003, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Shapeshifter:
Was there not somewhere an post wich explanes how to make an AI for an shipset ?

My advice is the same that wrote JLS: download the TDM and take a look to the AI files.
Think is the only way to learn.
I'm sure that if you have specific question, somebody here will try to answer you.

Shapeshifter · #4 March 11th, 2003, 09:00 PM

Thanks a lot for your help JLS and Belisarius

Shapeshifter · #5 March 12th, 2003, 05:20 PM

Yes there is much info about it, thanks a lot for your tip Rexxx

Master Belisarius · #6 March 13th, 2003, 12:16 AM

I forget this topic! Thanks Rexxx.

Anyway, looking my tips during these times, some of them are outdated:
- the bug with cloaked minesweepers: now the Minesweeper ships can use cloak devices.
- the Ionic Disperser: now is not a so usefull weapon...

Rexxx · #7 March 13th, 2003, 02:10 AM

I found these links very helpful:

http://www.shrapnelgames.com/cgi-bin...981;p=2#000019
For me this thread was a perfect "introduction". The collected knowledge of the TDM-Modders

. Most of it is still valid.

If you want to know how the AI designs its ships then you should read Atraikius' sheet, it helped me a lot.
http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newup...1040385338.zip