Updated Blitz 1 Ai

#41 Romanian-Avenger

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Posted 17 February 2004 - 10:45 AM

Testing the new Blitzkrieg ?
BTW I have a LOTS and i mean a LOTS of maps (i've said it before) that could be in blitzkrieg interested ?

#42 raminator

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Posted 17 February 2004 - 02:20 PM

you uploaded some here in the forum...
i took a look on them and there where only 2 (in words: TWO) maps of 40(?) that could fit to blitz...although only with hude modifications on them

#43 Romanian-Avenger

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Posted 17 February 2004 - 08:54 PM

Thats freakin IMPOSSIBILE because my archives have like 10 of each. Maybe they werent uploaded good .There's another way to upload them ? maybe i can email you ?

#44 Major_Gilbear

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Posted 18 February 2004 - 02:11 AM

I looked at them actually. I'm sorry, but they wer definately *not* Blitz-style at all...

#45 raminator

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Posted 18 February 2004 - 02:43 PM

like i said...

look...most maps are build like this...
4 totaly equal startingpoints
the map is build up totaly simetrically
they look all to artificial

you saw the maps yamato uploaded before?
take a look on them...there were some very usable

#46 Major_Gilbear

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Posted 18 February 2004 - 04:32 PM

Best way to make some good Blitz1 maps is to find real WW2 maps of battles, and work from those...

Try here: http://www.onwar.com/maps/wwii/

_______________Some general tips___________

Try not to use lots of buildings like the burger bar and the car dealership... Buildings should be laid out in blocks (2x2 buildings to a block works well as does 2x3). Remember, buildings are quite good if enough are garrisoned, and that too high a density stops players from seeing what's going on.

Few tech buildings make them worth fighting for; lots spoil the map since they're no longer are special. Similarly, avoid putting all the tech buildings on the majority of maps - Derricks and perhaps a machine shop or an airport are enough. Don't use the Outpost.

When using the cliff tools, you need to redo a few sections manually, so that you don't get artificial-looking lines, or too much repitition.

Same with trees.

Furniture and neutrals should be used sparingly; a few add welcome detail. Too many, and it looks a mess, too few, and the map looks dull. How much is added depends on the map, obviously.

Don't go splashing masses of Ore evrywhere; it's not really needed much if the players have derricks. Nor is it very realistic. Where it is included, don't have multiple drills all in one patch.

Rough terrain has a big effect on vehicles, as do slopes. Putting this all over the map doesn't allow for maneouvrability. Use it carefully. Putting it on wooded areas is a good idea though.

Sounds and animated units are cool, but again use sparingly. No cop-cars.

Anyway, I think you get the idea

#47 Romanian-Avenger

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Posted 18 February 2004 - 09:16 PM

I think the best,fast,useful way is to edit already a made map but a map that fits Blitz if anyone have some fav maps that whant to be adapted tell me.
BTW i'll start working ASAP.

#48 Kremlin69

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Posted 12 March 2004 - 11:11 PM

i, too, get the "victorious bug" however it only occurs when i play against more than one opponent. it doesn't matter which side i play as (or what they play as) or the map i play. i can play 1 on 1 all i want without any errors, but as soon as there is more than 2 players in the game i win :'(

also my folder has been stripped of any unwanted mods and files, i had to delete the folder and re-install it before i could even play blitz.

This post has been edited by Kremlin69: 12 March 2004 - 11:13 PM

#49 n8vgz

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Posted 10 May 2004 - 03:00 AM

Hey Major_Gilbear it's mike if you want to give them my maps and see what they think and if they want to use them.If they want to they can add to them or take out what they don't need I'll get started on some more soon if you still need them ok

later :ph34r:

#50 Zypher

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Posted 15 July 2004 - 08:03 PM

that AI... i cant get it to work... it gives up in about 15 minutes... i:S the AI itself is better than the first... i think its great... but its a shame that u cant fight more that one enemy at a time... and fihgt for more than 15 minutes... is there an update for that AI... is there i newer version?