My complaints about none bots in Quake Wars!

[Jaquboss]

nah, i just hope that this time AAS will not be broken like in ET…
just see how quickly omni-bot for Q4 appeared

[carnage]

i would not bet on AAS

these maps are very big and the way AAS works means that the larger the map the longer it takes to work out a plane route based on wich portals it can travel though. bigger map more portals more calcualtions

also when it has to consider enemy locations an things it has more portals to check, seek cover again

and as far as i am aware there has never been a AAS implamentation that takes into acount drivables

EDIT// just some food for though here… the AAS files are seperate to the BSP… so could we not make a .map into an ET .bsp, then convert to a rtcw .map and make a .bsp file then make a .AAS and use this for the ET map

[kamikazee]

What’s your idea about the AAS file?

AFAIK, making an AAS file for an RTCW map to use it for ET will never work. ET used a newer version of AAS for which the file specs were never to be released.

[SockDog]

I think the answer would be for SD to work with some mod teams to ensure the relevant parts of the code is available to implement bots. Of course this would be after the release and come in patches etc perhaps to open anything that might be necessary.

I see the fun playing with bots. Joint OPs co-op mission were quite fun and had a totally different feel to them from other online games. You really got a sense of commaradery fighting the common enemy. Of course in a week of the maps being out people could run circles round the bots and the maps finished really quickly. But, I can see the appeal.

However for a longer term, MP experience I’m really looking forward to ET:QW in the form SD intends. I appreciate their focus on bulding upon ET to better a game rather than chucking in all and sundry to appease a wider fansbase.

[Turtle-ZED]

[quote=baff]I bought a set of Battlefield 2 discs for my LAN.

It has no co-op vs bot mode.
Expensive mistake.

Launching any SP map in BF2 actually creates a CO-OP server. Give your friends your IP and they can join your game.

There is a Co-op MOD out there for BF2, but it’s not great. There is a better one in development and should be out in the next month or so…

[/quote]

And here it is…
From the team that worked on Brutal Arts’ Reality MOD for Joint Operations.

Don’t be put off by the title- SPV5 (!!?!!) This is a huge improvement in BF2 gameplay (my favourite MOD- and not just because I Beta tested it!! LOL)

DO Try it:

SPV5 Reality Mod for BF2 - Client and Standalone Dedicated Server Versions.

SPV5 is a Realism Mod for Battlefield 2 which has been created to combat the Incorrect Ballistics and Physics that We felt We as Consumers were given with the Original Release of Battlefield 2. Features of this Mod are as follows;

> Fully Compatible with Version 1.12 and V1.2.
> Usable on any Regularly Installed Battlefield 2 Map/Mission once Installed.
> Its Just a 20.6 Meg Installer (.exe).
> Runs as a Standalone Mod with It’s own Executable.
> RW Ballisitics for all Handheld Weapons (All Sides).
> RW Handling and Speeds for most Vehicles and Aircraft (Increased Top Speeds and Armor Values).
> Soldier Stamina Capabilities Increased (All Sides).
> Soldier Sprint Capabilities Increased (All Sides).
> Effects of some Demolitions Devices Increased (All Sides).
> New Kits with Unlocks and Special Weapons not normally used (All Sides).
> No Defibrilator (Removed as a Kit Item on All Sides).
> Punkbuster friendly…
> Client and Standalone Dedicated Server Versions are available for Download.
> New Intro, Menu and Load Screens.
> Sniper Rifle (M24) is now Lethal out to 1000 Meters and beyond with the right person on the business end.
> AI Skills have been Increased as well as their Tactics have been Improved.
> New Skill Levels (Grunt, Vet, Elite).
> Removal of most of the Ingame Text exclusive of Objectives and Selection Text (Commander, Voting, etc.)
> Single Player now designated in Menu as Single Player/COOP (Please check out Our Forums for Instructions on how to Host and or Join a Single Player/COOP Game).

The above stated - This is only Version 1.0 of SPV5. Version 2.0 and 3.0 will correct other Issues in the Game such as GameWorld Physics and Dynamics, addtional Weapons, Vehicles, Aircraft, New Maps, Gametypes. etc.

http://www.sotoclan.com/HQCommand/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=239

[baff]

Very nice. Thanks for the link.

I have The Regiment running for my current co-op hit.
Red Orchestra out next week has a bot mode and a LAN mode also.
Both very good value for money titles.