How'd you do it?

[unmerged(52692)]

First of all, I'd like to say that I've not personally downloaded DAIM (Yet), but have heard very good things about how much better the AI is. Does it work with DD 1.2?

Second, I'm making a mod of my own and would like to hear some of your experiences with creating DAIM. What were some of your methods for testing your AI? What were some of the easier and more obvious improvements to make? Which ones took more effort and subtlety? Are there any major adjustments you still wish to make to DAIM?

Thanks in advance.

-Half There

 

[e-stab]

Does it work with DD 1.2?

Yes, there are versions for both HoI 2 1.3b and DD 1.2.

What were some of your methods for testing your AI?

Handsoff games first, then our own playing experience for the fine-tuning.

What were some of the easier and more obvious improvements to make?

Things like telling SOV not to research paratroopers.

Which ones took more effort and subtlety?

Naval invasions. They can be a real pain in the ... - you know what I mean.

Are there any major adjustments you still wish to make to DAIM?

Naval invasions that are as reliable as possible, Germany doing successful Sealion and invasions in Northern America, defensive settings for the US, tweaks to some Minors.

 

[unmerged(52692)]

Thanks for your answers. I think I'll have to download and take a look at DAIM for doomsday.

One more question: In handsoff testing, what are some of the benchmarks you have for whether the AI is playing successfully or not?

 

[e-stab]

Benchmarks? Well, you've got to set your own.

When doing a mod you'll have a goal in mind, won't you? Then you let the AI play it out or play against it and see if you like what happens. There's no magic involved, really.

 

[PackMan]

Just in case you guys missed it the HASB program is ready (without the need for MS Framework). That way you can run your handsoff games with backup support. Just thought I'd like you know since it's burried in the EIP thread.

 

[e-stab]

Thanks for the note. I'm subscribed to your thread and already downloaded it.

 

[Spocky]

cool, thanks