More then a Game?

[Herr Straße Laufer]

I'm a some time poster on TheBlitz and recently got into that discussion on TheMatrixBoard regarding improving the AI. I personally played vs. AI for the same reason I snapped up one of the first computer chess games that came out. The challenge of beating "the machine". It was very difficult for the average guy to out-analyze "the machine" in a computer chess match. Sadly, it didn't take long to realize that there were too many variables in CS to expect a similar level of competition from the AI. A flank attack out of the woods against rear line artillery apparently doesn't register like knight to queen four.

The AI in CS is moronic at best. Once you learn how to "draw the AI's units out" to make them go where you want them to go it becomes an exercise in boredom. As Mike stated, watching AI leaders move back and forth or have it's HQ move in the open to get to a victory hex that had been captured (and you would capture it on purpose to make it do that) takes away from the challenge. Then watching trucks move about like bumper cars becomes tedious.

But I continue to play the AI for a number of reasons. As mentioned in the TheMatrix responses...it's quick for one.

Yup!

And over the years, I've noticed the amount of discussion on TheBlitz regarding cheating, with additions to the new version to reduce or combat it. Well, the AI doesn't comprehend cheating...which means I don't have to contend with that crap.

Cheating is few and far between. And, the AI "cheats" like mad too! ;)

So as far as changes to the game go...yes, it'd be nice to have a stronger AI for those who play it but no, not at the expense of the overall integrity of the game.

If you want an immediate "stronger AI" that will not change the entire game, select the EA on option? The AI was never good at overruns and it will make it harder for the player?



HSL