[Valmont]

Hi all. I am new to modding. Basically I am trying to rewrite the whole US Air Force script.

So far I managed to create a power. And I've experimented tons of hours with the WorldBuilder, side by side with the manual.

But I still don't understand how to create units.
- How do I create a dozer from the default Command Center?
- How do I create a dozer from a specific command center if I have more then one?
- How do I create a plane from a specific airfield (after I created an airfield).

Etcetera. What is the logic please. I've tried to find it here with the "search" option but no success. If someone would like to take the time and explain the step-by-step process for unseasoned modders like me then please do. I really need some help on this.

Thank you for your time everybody.
- Val -

[AntiSocialKindaGuy]

I'm not sure exactly what you mean here. The topic title implies that you want the AI to do these things, but the thread implies you simply want to be able to do them.

While I have not looked at AI scripting before, the logic described in the thread is done using CommandButtons and CommandSets. If this is what you want, I can easily tell you how that works

If it's the AI you're after ... then I'll have to pass.

[Valmont]

Hi AntiSocial! Thank you for your reply. Really I am so stuck and frustrated, I am so happy someone replies!

I don't feel confident with scripting at all so I'll explain it as best as I can (the english language is not my native language):

- I start up WorldBuilder.
- I go to "Edit -> Add Skirmish Players".
- Then "Edit -> Scripts... -> Import Scripts... -> choose SkirmishScripts.scb".
- I deleted every script in that script.

So from now on, the AI players are dumb.
Time to make them smart again so we can play against them on all the official maps.

- I choose to start with USA AirForceGeneral.
- I implement a basic script to get started:

*** IF ***
      800  is Less Than or Equal the number of credits possessed by Player '<This Player>'
    *AND*  Player '<This Player>' has Equal To  0  unit or structure of type 'AirF_AmericaPowerPlant'
*** THEN ***
  Build a building of type 'AirF_AmericaPowerPlant'

So far so good. I am sure I can instruct the AI to build the supplycenter and barracks as well.

But what do I need to do to make the AI driven general to make a 2nd Dozer at same time the 1st (default) Dozer is building the power?

Most likely, if I know how to build Dozers from a (specific) Command Center, I will know how to create fighters from a specific airfield as well!
Nevertheless I asked these questions explicitly because I might be surprised.

So in the end, I want to see this when I test the new SkirmishScripts.scb:
- I start up a skirmish or a multiplayer game.
- I choose USA AFG as my opponent.
- My opponent builds a Power with default (1st) Dozer.
- My opponent builds a 2nd Dozer.
- My opponent uses 2nd Dozer to build Barracks, because 1st dozer still builds power.

That's basically the scenario.

Merry Christmas sir
- Val -

[AntiSocialKindaGuy]

Gah.

I'm afraid, as I say, I haven't done scripting - so I can't really help. The best advice I can give is just to play with it as its the easiest way to learn coding in general. http://sdi.game-mod.net/ may be of use, but no doubt you have already seen it. I'm sure a scripting gawd will be around at some point to help though ^_^

There is an advanced skirmish script knocking around, I read about it on www.cncden.com on occasion, but I can't remember its name nor have I used it, but I hear its good for vanilla ZH. You could open that and see if it helps ( or just use it, if you get bored )

Oh, and a Merry Christmas to you too my good man, and welcome to the boards

[CodeCat]

Mithril (of SDI) will be able to help you. He's the Supreme Commander of Scripts.