5,860 [PVE] Kizarvexis Members 20,319 posts 13,642 battles Report post #1 Posted October 27, 2017 (edited) So it's been a depressing morning so far, but hey, lets blow up some bots and have fun. So I take out the Ishizuchi to work off the training for my newly promoted Aoba captain and get a team of bots in PvE. So I figure I just have to encourage them and they'll be great. So I chat, "Ok green bots, sink a red before getting sunk." The battle starts and I encourage them some more with "BOTS! CHARGE!" and the Danae and two Phoenix's promptly try to run each other over. Spoiler So I gently remind them to "go towards the pointy end" and they eventually get themselves sorted out. Spoiler The battle is now joined. Since there were a lot of thin skinned cruisers out there, I went with HE to start to avoid too many overpens. I start some fires, knock out some engines and get some citadels on various CLs. Not to mention, the red bots can't drive as well. Spoiler Everyone does their job and we clean up, so I congratulate the bots on their good work. Spoiler All that's left is the red zucchini and I fire one last salvo of HE before switching to AP. I get a fire, but maybe I should have stuck with the HE and the AP seems all over the place. But then I get a citadel and the match is quickly over. Spoiler So the bots can do well in a game, they just need a little encouragement. https://replayswows.com/replay/7933 (6.12.1 replay production) Edited October 27, 2017 by Kizarvexis updated the replay version 17 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
348 [5IN] bassmasta76 Members 2,109 posts 10,709 battles Report post #2 Posted October 27, 2017 +1 mate. Made me smile this morning B 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
5,860 [PVE] Kizarvexis Members 20,319 posts 13,642 battles Report post #3 Posted October 27, 2017 2 minutes ago, bassmasta76 said: +1 mate. Made me smile this morning B You're welcome. I had fun writing it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
193 Cognitive_Dissonance Members 575 posts 3,075 battles Report post #4 Posted October 27, 2017 Hmm, maybe there are key words they will react to. Suddenly I have hope again! If I can get bots to perform simple tasks, why play with real people anymore?? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
348 [5IN] bassmasta76 Members 2,109 posts 10,709 battles Report post #5 Posted October 27, 2017 11 minutes ago, SmirkingGerbil said: Hmm, maybe there are key words they will react to. Suddenly I have hope again! If I can get bots to perform simple tasks, why play with real people anymore?? I think you just had a brilliant idea. What if WG added a game mode, or functionality for a player to control bots via simple commands. It wouldnt be perfect, and they would still do dumb bot things, but maybe direct them to a target, or support you in some way. That would be interesting... B 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1,045 dmckay Members 4,729 posts 8,265 battles Report post #6 Posted October 27, 2017 3 minutes ago, bassmasta76 said: I think you just had a brilliant idea. What if WG added a game mode, or functionality for a player to control bots via simple commands. It wouldnt be perfect, and they would still do dumb bot things, but maybe direct them to a target, or support you in some way. That would be interesting... B I like this idea! You can't make real live players do what you wish but it would be great to have the power of COMMAND and be an admiral who is obeyed....even if it's just bots. I am sure the computer geeks could make this happen. Right? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
5,860 [PVE] Kizarvexis Members 20,319 posts 13,642 battles Report post #7 Posted October 27, 2017 27 minutes ago, SmirkingGerbil said: Hmm, maybe there are key words they will react to. Suddenly I have hope again! If I can get bots to perform simple tasks, why play with real people anymore?? 13 minutes ago, bassmasta76 said: I think you just had a brilliant idea. What if WG added a game mode, or functionality for a player to control bots via simple commands. It wouldnt be perfect, and they would still do dumb bot things, but maybe direct them to a target, or support you in some way. That would be interesting... B 6 minutes ago, dmckay said: I like this idea! You can't make real live players do what you wish but it would be great to have the power of COMMAND and be an admiral who is obeyed....even if it's just bots. I am sure the computer geeks could make this happen. Right? I like y'alls thinking. :) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
134 TheOssifrage Members 848 posts 7,259 battles Report post #8 Posted October 27, 2017 I think I might have to play a few Co-Op battles mahself... Nice one, OP, was good for a laugh. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
5,860 [PVE] Kizarvexis Members 20,319 posts 13,642 battles Report post #9 Posted October 27, 2017 8 minutes ago, LordGomes said: I think I might have to play a few Co-Op battles mahself... Nice one, OP, was good for a laugh. Thank you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
188 Zyu Beta Testers 715 posts 3,660 battles Report post #10 Posted October 27, 2017 (edited) Dear Kizarvexis, I just want to thank you. It WAS a depressing morning for me. That is - until I read your post. Much appreciated. It's shaping up to be a beautiful day outside, my coffee tastes better now, not bitter and my to do list doesn't seem so long or onerous. Laughter is awesome medicine! Sincerely, Z. Edited October 27, 2017 by Zyu Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
5,860 [PVE] Kizarvexis Members 20,319 posts 13,642 battles Report post #11 Posted October 27, 2017 1 minute ago, Zyu said: Dear Kizarvexis, I just want to thank you. It WAS a depressing morning for me. That is - until I read your post. Much appreciated. It's shaping up to be a beautiful day outside, my coffee tastes better now, not bitter and my to do list doesn't seem so long or onerous. Laughter is awesome medicine! Sincerely, Z. Thank you and you have a good morning as well. Sometimes the struggle is real, but laughter can help you through it. Here's to smooth sailing for you for the rest of the day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
108 [WOLF1] oldblackdog Members 366 posts 77,426 battles Report post #12 Posted October 27, 2017 About to play some coops this morning...I'll be sure to give the bots some encouragement... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2,894 [HINON] Doomlock [HINON] Wiki Lead, Beta Testers, Privateers 6,801 posts 5,248 battles Report post #13 Posted October 27, 2017 I smiled at this, well done OP. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
193 Cognitive_Dissonance Members 575 posts 3,075 battles Report post #14 Posted October 27, 2017 1 hour ago, bassmasta76 said: I think you just had a brilliant idea. What if WG added a game mode, or functionality for a player to control bots via simple commands. It wouldnt be perfect, and they would still do dumb bot things, but maybe direct them to a target, or support you in some way. That would be interesting... B 1 hour ago, dmckay said: I like this idea! You can't make real live players do what you wish but it would be great to have the power of COMMAND and be an admiral who is obeyed....even if it's just bots. I am sure the computer geeks could make this happen. Right? 1 hour ago, Kizarvexis said: I like y'alls thinking. :) So lets get this up to the DEVs and see if we can make it happen!! In some higher end flight sims I fly, you can create a "wingman" and other subordinate units, and direct them to attack targets, break off, regroup etc. We can make this happen!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
458 AspiringCodger Beta Testers 2,029 posts Report post #15 Posted October 27, 2017 1 hour ago, bassmasta76 said: I think you just had a brilliant idea. What if WG added a game mode, or functionality for a player to control bots via simple commands. It wouldnt be perfect, and they would still do dumb bot things, but maybe direct them to a target, or support you in some way. That would be interesting... B You just gave me flashbacks of the controller destroying anger caused by the response to "simple commands" by the AI in an older Ghost Recon game I briefly played. You had to use them to go breach rooms and a few other things, but you'd tell them to breach a room and they'd just repeatedly run into a wall or run in the opposite direction right to a map border ignoring all other commands. I could see it happening that way here. You command a DD to go cap a point and they respond by circling you and firing non-stop until they eventually turn pink and kill themselves through reflected damage lol. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
5,860 [PVE] Kizarvexis Members 20,319 posts 13,642 battles Report post #16 Posted October 27, 2017 22 minutes ago, AspiringCodger said: You just gave me flashbacks of the controller destroying anger caused by the response to "simple commands" by the AI in an older Ghost Recon game I briefly played. You had to use them to go breach rooms and a few other things, but you'd tell them to breach a room and they'd just repeatedly run into a wall or run in the opposite direction right to a map border ignoring all other commands. I could see it happening that way here. You command a DD to go cap a point and they respond by circling you and firing non-stop until they eventually turn pink and kill themselves through reflected damage lol. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
572 [O7] Kevik70 [O7] Beta Testers 1,654 posts 10,699 battles Report post #17 Posted October 27, 2017 Oh deary dear oh dear. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
572 [O7] Kevik70 [O7] Beta Testers 1,654 posts 10,699 battles Report post #18 Posted October 27, 2017 I just accuse the enemy team of aim-botting and report them all. (I just feel like the emoji doesn't get used enough) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
5,860 [PVE] Kizarvexis Members 20,319 posts 13,642 battles Report post #19 Posted October 27, 2017 9 minutes ago, Kevik70 said: I just accuse the enemy team of aim-botting and report them all. (I just feel like the emoji doesn't get used enough) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
551 [TDD] nina_blain_73 Members 1,237 posts 9,516 battles Report post #20 Posted October 27, 2017 Thank you Kizar 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
5,860 [PVE] Kizarvexis Members 20,319 posts 13,642 battles Report post #21 Posted October 27, 2017 3 minutes ago, nina_blain_73 said: Thank you Kizar You are welcome. GL&FS Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2,750 [FOXEH] Kitsunelegend Beta Testers 6,103 posts 1,313 battles Report post #22 Posted October 27, 2017 1 hour ago, AspiringCodger said: You just gave me flashbacks of the controller destroying anger caused by the response to "simple commands" by the AI in an older Ghost Recon game I briefly played. You had to use them to go breach rooms and a few other things, but you'd tell them to breach a room and they'd just repeatedly run into a wall or run in the opposite direction right to a map border ignoring all other commands. I could see it happening that way here. You command a DD to go cap a point and they respond by circling you and firing non-stop until they eventually turn pink and kill themselves through reflected damage lol. The simple way to fix that is to get the team who coded the AI in Star Wars Republic Commando. That squad AI was ahead of its time and quite honestly, was really REALLY good even in today's standards. But yeah, you got a +1 OP. This was a lovely read after having to deal some stupid stuff in WoWP lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
5,860 [PVE] Kizarvexis Members 20,319 posts 13,642 battles Report post #23 Posted October 27, 2017 4 minutes ago, Kitsunelegend said: The simple way to fix that is to get the team who coded the AI in Star Wars Republic Commando. That squad AI was ahead of its time and quite honestly, was really REALLY good even in today's standards. But yeah, you got a +1 OP. This was a lovely read after having to deal some stupid stuff in WoWP lol YW, I've thought about trying out WoWP or WoT, but WoWs is stressful enough at times. :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2,750 [FOXEH] Kitsunelegend Beta Testers 6,103 posts 1,313 battles Report post #24 Posted October 27, 2017 11 minutes ago, Kizarvexis said: YW, I've thought about trying out WoWP or WoT, but WoWs is stressful enough at times. :) You wouldn't want to try warplanes out anyway. It has gold ammo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1,762 Sir_Davos_Seaworth Members 4,272 posts 5,302 battles Report post #25 Posted October 27, 2017 (edited) I love the bots... I want a Mikasa just go play with them more. I put this is "Forum funnies" thread, but I think it needs repeating here: Captain #1 " Crap! I wanted Co-op! Stock ship with a three point Captain!" Me: "You did, we are all bots, enjoy your game." Edited October 27, 2017 by Sir_Davos_Seaworth Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
