Follow Ups:
Posted by Jean-René on October 31, 2000 at 23:15:48:
In Reply to: AI and new weapon designs posted by TSI on October 18, 2000 at 18:10:13:
Hi Eric,
Yes, I have received your mail about being a tester. Sorry that I didn't respond quickly to this post: I've been doing mostly business stuff the last couple of weeks, and coding late, so this one slipped by. So, let's see...
> I've got a few questions on this subject, as you might guess. (Grins)
> So, here they are, in no particular order.
> 1. How will the computer name its new weapon designs? For example, will Russia refer to all its new combat aircraft as MiGs or Sukhois, will it get the numbering system correct (even for attack, odd for fighters), will China still have its J-series, etc?
That's a tough one. I'm not sure yet. I can't make it invent names, because they'll come out as "kzsdfjhsdjklh!" So I have 3 choices:
1. Make him use names he already has and increase numbers
2. Make him use the name of a more powerful country, and use it's designs
3. Leave the same names, but continually upgrade them
I'll have to see what comes out in play test to decide.
> 2. How often will the AI design a new weapon system? Will it be able to improve on older ones for a smaller price? Will they always necessarily include the best technology (lesser designs might be cheaper or designed for export)?
Beats me. I don't code in patterns of actions, so it'll do what it thinks is best for the moment, based on the data it has. But it will learn by playing against you, so it depend on the kind of pressure you'll put the EHE under.
> 3. Will it ever be possible for another country to catch up with the US in weapon design, honestly?
Hard to say. Not in any short period. The US would have t o be put down continually, and the other country would have to create powerful alliances... It's possible, maybe by China, but it would be hard. Playing against the US will require a more subtle style of play; I don't think you can hit head-first with the state of the world as it is now.
> McCain 2000! I don't care if it's futile!
> Eric "TSI"