Harrier Command V2.5 AI

[Royy]

"1) Added fighter squadrons that will spawn every 60 seconds to attack players."

Uhm, is it possible you could remove that? They for some reason stop moving in the enemies base or in the middle of the battlefield so 20 minutes into a game there's 100 in the enemies base and another 100 scattered throughout the battlefield. (or fix it)

And it just created a huuuuge amount of lag

And are you sure/know how to you're getting all the trigger leaks? because it does add up after awhile....

 

[Vercas]

Hmmmm you can make some regions at the end of the map, and order the fighters to Attack-Move to random point in that region...

 

[Kildare]

Uhm, is it possible you could remove that? They for some reason stop moving in the enemies base or in the middle of the battlefield so 20 minutes into a game there's 100 in the enemies base and another 100 scattered throughout the battlefield. (or fix it)

Hmm....i'll double check the triggers again.

And are you sure/know how to you're getting all the trigger leaks? because it does add up after awhile....

Yes i do know. However for a map of this kind and size, the lag is inevitable. There are simply too many units in the map to control the lag effectively.

 

[Vercas]

First of making the protected version, convert all the existing triggers in custom text so warcraft will read them much easyer

 

[Kildare]

No....conversion will cause some bugs especially in triggers that use text functions. Better not.

 

[Royy]

Hmm....i'll double check the triggers again.


Yes i do know. However for a map of this kind and size, the lag is inevitable. There are simply too many units in the map to control the lag effectively.

It's still doing it, it's not as extreme though but it's pretty bad when there's 50 guys in the middle that can instantly shoot you down.

Also, is it necessary for everything in their base to attack you? Even the barracks/air ports/docks/ect.? Because those hit much harder then any turret and when power goes out they still shoot (in 1.7 at least)

And are you suppose to be able to be hit by homing missiles and turrets while in stealth?

 

[Kildare]

It's still doing it, it's not as extreme though but it's pretty bad when there's 50 guys in the middle that can instantly shoot you down.

That's strange. It's working on my side.

Also, is it necessary for everything in their base to attack you? Even the barracks/air ports/docks/ect.? Because those hit much harder then any turret and when power goes out they still shoot (in 1.7 at least)

Yes. Coz it should make sense that military buildings have their own defenses. And if i didn't give them any defenses, it'd be too easy. (And no, they're not affected by power outage)

And are you suppose to be able to be hit by homing missiles and turrets while in stealth?

You can still be hit if you're within range of their detectors(radar and AA-vehicles).

 

[Kildare]

Good NEWS! AI support has now been enabled with the latest version!

AI Command Function:
-assign (#) [#] = assigns an AI player to a User player where (#) is the slot number of the AI player and [#] is the slot number of the player you want to assign the AI to. AI Harriers assigned to the selected user player will follow and escort that player's Harrier. Only Player 1 (Red) can assign bots to a player. Using this command again will reposition the AI's escort angle.

Please do let me know if there are any bugs with it. ENJOY!

(The current version's AI Harrier's are set at 2000 hp. This is only for testing purposes and i will reduce it to 1000 in the next version)


BIG FAT NOTE: You will NEED to assign the AI player to a Human player or it will not do anything.

 

[Vercas]

Ok Kildare, you transformed this map into a ultra-map
I will test it tomorrow

 

[graystuff111]

Am I missing something?
The AI doesn't work, PERIOD!!!!!
Every time I try to assign AI, it doesn't work. Why not just make the AI turn on for a player at the beginning of the game, if that player is a computer?
But you better do something about that error, it's really annoying.

 

[Kildare]

Am I missing something?
The AI doesn't work, PERIOD!!!!!
Every time I try to assign AI, it doesn't work. Why not just make the AI turn on for a player at the beginning of the game, if that player is a computer?
But you better do something about that error, it's really annoying.

It works fine for me. Have you read my instructions THOROUGHLY? Remember that you must be PLAYER 1 to assign AI. Also, you must make sure that a COMPUTER slot is enabled for that AI slot. A "blank" slot won't work either.

And I have my own reasons why the AI is not "turned" on in the beginning. And i'm not gonna explain it.

But as a compromise, in the next version the AI will just patrol between the bases if it is not assigned. It won't do anything else.

EDIT:

An example of how to use the assign command -

-assign 10 3

This command will assign the AI player 10(IF IT IS A COMPUTER PLAYER) to the player 3(cannot be blank slot).

 

[Kildare]

VERSION UPDATE!

Fixed a respawn bug for the AI player.

Added a new -create function which can create a NEW AI player on an UNUSED player slot.

However a drawback to this is that it will not be able to patrol between bases if it is unassigned to any player.

 

[Vercas]

Kildare your map ROCKS!!!

 

[graystuff111]

Oh, jeeze. I was keeping the "()", You didnt clarify that thouroghly.
I was typing -assing (2) [1], and that made the map crash. You should have explained to drop the parenthasis.

Well, thanks for the example.
I will try it when I get home.

 

[Kildare]

Hmm...maybe you're right. I'll see what i can do to explain it properly. =)

EDIT: BTW Can whoever is it that gave me a lower than 4 rating please put it at 5? If you're not satisfied with the map please give comments so i can improve the map, and THEN put back your rating to 5 when you're satisfied. I wanna see one of my maps with a 5/5 rating for once. ><

 

[Vercas]

I rated this 5/5 kildare... It diserves 5/5

 

[Kildare]

In this latest version, i managed to make new AIs patrol between bases(originally it wouldn't), as well as fixed a couple of bugs.

In future versions i'll see if i can make it possible to customize the angle of the assigned AI's escort pattern, and the distance between the planes as well.

 

[Vercas]

Omg this is too much, awesome, awesome, if you keep up the good work you can probably be the best modern map maker so far ^_^

+rep for this. I have over 10 rep so you got one more rep point

 

[Newuser]

I would love to add more weapons but unfortunately we just ran out of ability space for our pilot controls. And even if we did have space, too many weapons would just make this game overly complicated. And that i do not want.

Could you make more ability slots using spell books? Anyway, nice map, gj.

 

[Kildare]

I could but it wouldn't be convenient hotkey and ergonomic-wise. But i'm actually considering it already, since i have people requesting me for a 5v5 Deathmatch version of this map.

I just might do it. =D

 

[Vercas]

A 5v5 deathmatch harrier command map would be realy, realy nice, seriously, this will make the map much better because you can play for ever ^_^

 

[Kildare]

VERSION UPDATE!

Added two new commands for AI control:

-angle # @ = Alters the escort angle of an AI player, where # is the slot number of the AI player and @ is the angle between 0 to 360 of your choice. Only player 1 and the escorted player may use this command.

-distance # @ = Alters the escort distance of an AI player, where # is the slot number of the AI player and @ is the distance number(max 9999). Only player 1 and the escorted player may use this command.

 

[Zenerik]

Your map is great, but, at the first glance the maneuver system is not that easy to control. It's alright with me ( I'm a quick learner ) but to others it'll be a reason to quit early. Does your map support creating AI in a left player slot?
And those Fighter of yours, they are just annoying. I went through 4 games with my friends but still haven't figure someway to take them down yet.
Anyway I'll give you a sure 5/5.

 

[Vercas]

6/5!
Sadly, i can't rate again, and i can't rate 6/5 :andry:

 

[Kildare]

And those Fighter of yours, they are just annoying. I went through 4 games with my friends but still haven't figure someway to take them down yet.

Lol....you can only target air units with homing missiles.

Don't worry, with my coming project to make a 5v5 version, i'll add more ways/weapons to attack air units. =D

For now, just bear with using homing missiles.

 

[bnw2000]

Can we have advanced upgrades/research for weapons. Maybe like a gatling gun upgrade??? so u right click and it fires 100 rounds. And different types of ammo for the selected types of guns like gatling can fire armor piecing ad explovie BUT not normal or large calibbre( Explosive , armor piercing , Large calibre cannon round , normal rounds)

How about a Air To Ground Smart missle?? It drops off the plane about a sec , then it fires off towards the target doing high damage( Plane can fire 4 in a row(4 massed clicks) , then a 10sec "cooldown"

How about a few types of planes?? How about having the A-10 model ... a gunship , with a super powerful gatling gun (fires armor piecing rounds only) and can carry laser guided missle (anti ground)

 

[Anti_Bodies]

well the game is called Harrier Command so putting in other planes wouldnt fit in with the theme so well.

 

[Kildare]

Can we have advanced upgrades/research for weapons. Maybe like a gatling gun upgrade??? so u right click and it fires 100 rounds. And different types of ammo for the selected types of guns like gatling can fire armor piecing ad explovie BUT not normal or large calibbre( Explosive , armor piercing , Large calibre cannon round , normal rounds)

How about a Air To Ground Smart missle?? It drops off the plane about a sec , then it fires off towards the target doing high damage( Plane can fire 4 in a row(4 massed clicks) , then a 10sec "cooldown"

I'd love to make new upgrades for you, but unfortunately all the Upgrade slots have already been taken.

However, i will be adding in new weapons soon(as i've mentioned for the coming 5v5 version of the map). So i'll take in consideration of your suggestions and will see what i can do about it.

 

[Vercas]

Parachuters, maybe a new type of aircraft... A aicraft that can launch parachuters, as troops fighting for the force ^_^

 

[Kildare]

Parachuters, maybe a new type of aircraft... A aicraft that can launch parachuters, as troops fighting for the force ^_^

No commandable or spawnable units. Sorry.

 

[Anti_Bodies]

what exzactly does the AI bots do? do they like form up on your wing? or do they just replace absent players?

 

[Kildare]

AI bots basically patrol between bases if you do not assign them to escort any player. If they are assigned to escort a player, it will basically form a squadron with that player, following him/her wherever he goes to.

 

[[K40$]-Spectre]

Nice map mate, thumbs up! Original and plain fun.

 

[isuckatmapmaking]

it says something with ''data missing'',cant load the map otherwise looks good (movement done with arrows, hotkeys etc.) 5/5

 

[Kildare]

it says something with ''data missing'',cant load the map otherwise looks good (movement done with arrows, hotkeys etc.) 5/5

You tried opening it with WE? I already mentioned that the map is protected. Obviously you won't be able to open it.

 

[Vercas]

So no new versions?

 

[Kildare]

Unfortunately, despite what i said before, right now the probability of a new version coming out is very low, due to the following reasons:

1) Busy schedule
2) New stuff to mess with(new games, movies,etc)
3) Warcraft is having less and less players
4) Lack of support from current players
5) No inspiration.
6) Other projects to work on even if the above reasons are no longer in place

 

[Freeman800]

screenshot is from Red Alert 2 Yuri's Revenge
Nice map

 

[Tahril]

A pretty fun map, played it with my brother in LAN, and it took us 3 DAYS (including school) to finish. We both got a kick out of it, though.
Question though- How does the 'prevent player from selecting Harrier' thing stop abuse?

 

[Kildare]

Err, it's not so much to prevent abuse but to make players avoid using the Harrier(which you can manually use the landing ability as well) to maintain realism in the game. I only want the players to manipulate the "controls units".

 

[Tahril]

Thanks for clearing that up. Never understood why you disabled that.

 

[Kildare]

Version updated for V1.24 compatibility.

 

[Demonwarlord]

It seems the new version can't be hosted, just tried it and it said game not found.

 

[light bolt30]

Not compatible with 1.24b??

 

[Demonwarlord]

The latest blizz patch? I assume not.

 

[duke-zip]

kildare, i just tried hosting the latest version, and no it is not 1.24 compatible

 

[Kildare]

Sorry guys i really have NO IDEA how to fix this bug(it's happening to a majority of my maps, though it doesn't affect some).

 

[duke-zip]

there should be some tutorials or something, people can help you in the forums also
i have never played this but it sounds really incredible

 

[Hugomath]

No doubt this is one of the best FPS i've ever played =D.
I hope u fix it soon cuz i really wanna play it =)
11/10

 

[Kildare]

Ok this time the bug should be fixed for real.