Report, edit, etc...Posted by dashrike on 2003-10-27 at 17:55:38
I'm having trouble getting the AI to recognize newly created units as their own. I know there's probably a simple way to fix this, but I can't figure it out. 
Any help?
Any help?Report, edit, etc...Posted by chuiu on 2003-10-27 at 18:02:14
If the unit isn't the same race as the AI, or is a hero, or is not part of the current research string (the computer can't even build them) then don't count on them using those units.
What I do suggest is giving those units something to do for the computer. Order them to patrol so and so area, etc. Then they will do that untill the computer acknowledges them, or otherwise.
What I do suggest is giving those units something to do for the computer. Order them to patrol so and so area, etc. Then they will do that untill the computer acknowledges them, or otherwise.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by dashrike on 2003-10-27 at 18:06:35
I told them to 'strategically attack' and so on, but they just sit there (even when fired upon)
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Yoshi da Sniper on 2003-10-27 at 18:46:52
Run the AI script again when the new units are made.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by dashrike on 2003-10-27 at 18:54:30
I tried that. The AI seems to not register that they exist until they get attacked.
And then they forget about them.
And then they forget about them.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Yoshi da Sniper on 2003-10-27 at 19:14:42
Try Random suicide missions?
Report, edit, etc...Posted by dashrike on 2003-10-27 at 19:22:16
The problem is not the suicide missions. It does that fine. It just doesn't repeat it for the new units. Do I need to specify anything with the 'preserve trigger'?
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Yoshi da Sniper on 2003-10-27 at 20:51:00
Maybe. If it doesn't work, I suppose its another limit of Staredit. There are ways of bypassing it (I.E. Junkyard AI, attack a location etc)
Report, edit, etc...Posted by dashrike on 2003-10-27 at 21:11:34
I also tried telling them to 'value a location higher' and set that location to my command center, but that didn't seem to help.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by chuiu on 2003-10-28 at 10:03:24
strategically attack - Will work, but may take a while.
Run the AI script again - Don't! It tends to screw up the computer and make it slower at attacking or prevent it from doing certain things.
Random suicide missions - Works almost immediately, but its not very effective.
value a location higher - This will make them defend that location, im not sure what it does to enemies, but my experience has shown it does nothing.
Have you tried what I suggested in my last post? This works fine.
Run the AI script again - Don't! It tends to screw up the computer and make it slower at attacking or prevent it from doing certain things.
Random suicide missions - Works almost immediately, but its not very effective.
value a location higher - This will make them defend that location, im not sure what it does to enemies, but my experience has shown it does nothing.
Have you tried what I suggested in my last post? This works fine.
QUOTE(Chu)
If the unit isn't the same race as the AI, or is a hero, or is not part of the current research string (the computer can't even build them) then don't count on them using those units.
What I do suggest is giving those units something to do for the computer. Order them to patrol so and so area, etc. Then they will do that untill the computer acknowledges them, or otherwise.
What I do suggest is giving those units something to do for the computer. Order them to patrol so and so area, etc. Then they will do that untill the computer acknowledges them, or otherwise.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by dashrike on 2003-10-28 at 10:32:06
How do you tell them to do that?
Report, edit, etc...Posted by chuiu on 2003-10-28 at 10:35:06
The 'ORDER' action.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by dashrike on 2003-10-28 at 11:24:18
Alright I'll try it. 
Report, edit, etc...Posted by FizzleBoink on 2003-10-28 at 23:59:44
Try running the AI Script "Junkyard Dog"!
Report, edit, etc...Posted by dashrike on 2003-10-29 at 08:00:55
I don't think that was one of the options...
I'm not seeing any version numbers or anything though...
I'm not seeing any version numbers or anything though...
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Mini Moose 2707 on 2003-10-29 at 15:49:48
If you don't see Junkyard Dog, you're using a pretty crappy (or the original) StarEdit. Get out of the stone age. 
Report, edit, etc...Posted by chuiu on 2003-10-29 at 15:50:58
I don't think he can, unless he gets the expansion.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by dashrike on 2003-10-29 at 16:28:41
Yeah I think I have an old version. The edited map you sent me Chu, at least one of the AI scripts didn't load. Its just a ". I don't know if it will still work. I'll try.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by FizzleBoink on 2003-10-29 at 19:24:14
Hmm.. Get BroodWar for it calls for ye.. and it also wants to have your children!!!
Report, edit, etc...Posted by dashrike on 2003-10-30 at 11:00:13
Yeah I just need to go out and buy it instead of just thinking about it.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by chuiu on 2003-10-30 at 12:52:20
You should just buy the battle chest. Then you'll have a 2nd CD key just in case.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by dashrike on 2003-10-30 at 13:15:57
Yeah I should. I was going to a while ago, but my mom didn't want me to get it because the chick on the front (infested kerrigan), was "ugly". lol
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Deathknight on 2003-10-30 at 15:43:29
lol and also get sc extra editors and starforge 
Report, edit, etc...Posted by .Coko[CK] on 2003-10-30 at 19:31:01
NOOOOO
Just use the normal editor!!!It soo much better...
Just use the normal editor!!!It soo much better...
Report, edit, etc...Posted by FizzleBoink on 2003-10-31 at 02:38:08
Thats a nay.. The Regular StarEdit is severely limited just like a blind arabian who has pegs for arms and legs.. I suggest getting an X-Tra Editor(GREAT FOR BEGINNERS), StarForge(Good Editor for Advanced Users), and MANY MORE!