AI scripts - Page 2

The Cavalier · 11-15-2002, 01:05 AM

Zarr, I do the same thing you do! I figured I'd give it a go with scripts (the one's in the game, *I'm impressed, Dundee*), and it's working out ok. my ranged characters fire at oncoming enemies, and my fighters attack, but you don't get as much control as you do without scripts.

Dundee Slaytern · 11-15-2002, 02:50 AM

Ack! I forgot to mention something. You will need the Detectable Spell Patch for the Mage script to work properly. Thanks to it, your Mage can now see whether the enemy has certain spell effects like Greater Malison, Spell Deflection/Trap, Physical Mirror, etc... ...

I do not have a link now though. Anybody knows where you can get it?

DrakenKorin · 11-15-2002, 06:50 AM

The scripting's easy as hell, but I honestly don't see the point unless you're designing NPCs. No script ever is as useful as the average human brain.

Dundee Slaytern · 11-15-2002, 07:15 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by DrakenKorin:
The scripting's easy as hell, but I honestly don't see the point unless you're designing NPCs. No script ever is as useful as the average human brain.

Yeah, that is true. However, sometimes you want to just let them do their own thing if the fight is managable by them on their own. There is something magical when what they do is done on their own, ala "Sims go to War".

DrakenKorin · 11-15-2002, 07:19 AM

And slaughter your entire party.

Dundee Slaytern · 11-15-2002, 07:26 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by DrakenKorin:
And slaughter your entire party.

Pfft, [img]tongue.gif[/img] only if your script was whacked in the first place.

Alson · 11-15-2002, 07:32 AM

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Originally posted by Dundee Slaytern:
If only I knew how to program a Project Image illusion though... ...

Dundee, check out Weimer's link.
IIRC, GB's scripts handle Projected Images.
They can be the only source of information you need. [img]smile.gif[/img]

Radek · 11-15-2002, 08:00 AM

I create scripts for all my characters, too. I keep the scripts as simple as possible. In fact, they contain only fight blocks with a few improvements:
- If the character sees no enemies then he tries to approach the protagonist.
- The trap detecting character has a block "if (the air is clear) then detect traps - otherwise fight" in his script. This makes the trap detecting character a monster detecting character a bit: if the air is clear then he activates the "detect trap" icon. If the air smells then he activates the "fight" icon.
I use the scripts for "everyday work". About 85% of fights are done by AI only. If the fight is a bit complicated then I use AI and issue a few additional commands myself. About 10% of fights are done this way. If the fight is difficult then I switch AI off and control the characters myself.

Alson · 11-15-2002, 08:10 AM

The "air is clean"?
The "air smells"?
Are we talking stationary, area-of-affect spells here, or just enemies who suffer from bad nutrition?

The Cavalier · 11-15-2002, 08:14 AM

However, sometimes you want to just let them do their own thing if the fight is managable by them on their own. There is something magical when what they do is done on their own, ala "Sims go to War".

I must agree.

11-15-2002, 08:00 AM	#18
Radek Red Dragon Join Date: April 3, 2001 Location: Prague, Czech Republic Posts: 1,586	I create scripts for all my characters, too. I keep the scripts as simple as possible. In fact, they contain only fight blocks with a few improvements: - If the character sees no enemies then he tries to approach the protagonist. - The trap detecting character has a block "if (the air is clear) then detect traps - otherwise fight" in his script. This makes the trap detecting character a monster detecting character a bit: if the air is clear then he activates the "detect trap" icon. If the air smells then he activates the "fight" icon. I use the scripts for "everyday work". About 85% of fights are done by AI only. If the fight is a bit complicated then I use AI and issue a few additional commands myself. About 10% of fights are done this way. If the fight is difficult then I switch AI off and control the characters myself. __________________ My name is Demon\'s Last Day. Yes, the last one.

11-15-2002, 08:10 AM	#19
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11-15-2002, 01:05 AM	#11
The Cavalier Manshoon Join Date: November 4, 2002 Location: White Cloud, MI Age: 40 Posts: 165	Zarr, I do the same thing you do! I figured I'd give it a go with scripts (the one's in the game, I'm impressed, Dundee), and it's working out ok. my ranged characters fire at oncoming enemies, and my fighters attack, but you don't get as much control as you do without scripts.

11-15-2002, 02:50 AM	#12
Dundee Slaytern Ironworks Moderator Join Date: June 10, 2001 Location: Pasir Ris, Singapore Age: 42 Posts: 11,063	Ack! I forgot to mention something. You will need the Detectable Spell Patch for the Mage script to work properly. Thanks to it, your Mage can now see whether the enemy has certain spell effects like Greater Malison, Spell Deflection/Trap, Physical Mirror, etc... ... I do not have a link now though. Anybody knows where you can get it?

11-15-2002, 06:50 AM	#13
DrakenKorin The Magister Join Date: July 26, 2001 Location: Eastsound, WA, USA Age: 39 Posts: 120	The scripting's easy as hell, but I honestly don't see the point unless you're designing NPCs. No script ever is as useful as the average human brain.

11-15-2002, 07:19 AM	#15
DrakenKorin The Magister Join Date: July 26, 2001 Location: Eastsound, WA, USA Age: 39 Posts: 120	And slaughter your entire party.

11-15-2002, 08:14 AM	#20
The Cavalier Manshoon Join Date: November 4, 2002 Location: White Cloud, MI Age: 40 Posts: 165	However, sometimes you want to just let them do their own thing if the fight is managable by them on their own. There is something magical when what they do is done on their own, ala "Sims go to War". I must agree.

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