[dlefik2005]

Sorry if this is one of the more lame questions, and they say first impressions are a lasting one, so hopefully I don't make a bad name by asking this. I'm not really all that experienced with the editing of the INI files however I prefer to spend more time trying to find things out for myself rather than asking the same damn questions that have been asked a million times. The one thing that has always bugged me about playing in the skirmish mode against the computer is the idiots always drop their paradrops in the same spot regardless of the danger that waits there. Is there a way to edit the files somehow to make the computer pick more logical spots to drop them? Like if they drop paradrops in a pack of mirage tanks, which obviously GI's or Conscripts won't prolly even make it to the ground, the computer then plans a new spot, and maybe not even by the opponents base but maybe out in the middle of the map then try to find the best attack method from there. But I'm looking more for randomness because it gets more annoying than anything when they become soo predictable. Thanks in advance and hopefully I didn't draw this question out too much.

[Psico]

First off, I don't know the exact answer. But you should try to look at the logic that the computer uses for the soviet spy plane. If you ever play as yuri and build the radar you will notice that the spy plane picks a different targeted area each time. Sure the targeted area is very close to the last, it is still a different area; so it may be worth the time to look at.

[Death3464]

Originally Posted by Psico

First off, I don't know the exact answer. But you should try to look at the logic that the computer uses for the soviet spy plane. If you ever play as yuri and build the radar you will notice that the spy plane picks a different targeted area each time. Sure the targeted area is very close to the last, it is still a different area; so it may be worth the time to look at.

well, one more thing. is also the AI(md).ini files, and rewrite the paradrop relating stuff- don't ask me how, i dont know yet, im going to find out though. anyhow, it is related to the AI(md).ini, not at all the rules........or if it is at all, only like a TINY amount. so research more into the AI(md).ini. and psico, the spy plane thingy. would also be in AI(md).ini stuff too, im pretty sure. Atleast it actually picks your base area though, eh? one idea to edit with the AI, is maybe make them not know where you actually are? and to realize that an area, that was previously cleared, and now shrouded, is a base........they don't seem to know. i actually built just slightly out of the opponent's bases sight range, used a Gap Gen, and poof- no atks coming, and i was murdering him. maybe it was a glitch, im not sure. but yeah, thats kinda annoying, just like the paradrop thing.

EDIT- The bold is for this- if u used that logic, they would ALWAYS use a different area, not the same, even if it's a perfect place........

[dlefik2005]

hey psico and Death3464, thanks for the quick reply. I never actually thought about that approach. I will be sure to look at the logic behind the spy plane and see if I can somehow incorporate that into the paradrop. It's all still a new experience for me so your guess is just as good as mine if not better

[Death3464]

lol. yeah, but definetly go check the aimd.ini, its the only place that would be found.

[DCoder]

Nonsense.

You can place some AA defenses there. That's the only thing that the AI worries about when dropping paradrops.
Or increase the [General]ParadropRadius=, so they fall further from the designated spot. Also take a look at the [ParaDropWeapon], whose ROF also has an impact on the paradrop drop frequency.

[AlliedG]

or increased the fall rate of parchuted ordanance.

[Death3464]

ok, so there is a few small little things in the Rules.....but the main stuff IS in the ai(md).ini...........

[CannisRabidus]

Nonsense.

There is absolutely nothing in AIMD.INI that controls paradrops, or any other superweapon for that matter.

[Death3464]

i don't mean controls it- just tells the AI WHERE to place them- like to make them look out for infantry and tanks, ect and not place paradrops there......