Is the A.I. stupid or what ?

Armistead · 10-15-10, 04:06 PM

Just remember RSRD is historic, traffic is cut down some, but convoys are realistic. I seldom go to the patrol zones, but if you do hang around a few days after the star grays out, seems to help.

tater · 10-15-10, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Armistead

Just remember RSRD is historic, traffic is cut down some, but convoys are realistic. I seldom go to the patrol zones, but if you do hang around a few days after the star grays out, seems to help.

"Seems to" being the important bit. The patrols are unrelated to the traffic—they have only broad date ranges when they could occur. You RTB, and XX days later you are sent out. The actual date you leave, and the travel time to the patrol area are entirely unpredictable—so you're seeing a pattern that is not there. Really.

MaddogK · 10-20-10, 07:07 PM

Just thought I'd let you know- the current RSRDC campaign did exactly the same thing last night as the A.I. did in my first post. Guess it's a 'feature' I'll have to exploit.

I'm goin' down · 10-20-10, 10:09 PM

Ducimus is subtley luring you into TMO. When you do, you will probably think about posting a comment to this is effect,

Is the AI smart or what?

(In RFB the dds are tenacious if they locate your boat. Once difference in TMO is that they locate your boat more frequently and at great distances.)

Armistead · 10-20-10, 11:01 PM

You also have to understand early war you can get by with things. Also, RSRD is a campaign mod, not a gameplay mod, so it doesn't mess with the AI like TMO would. Still, beware, RSRD doe's add some mean ships and he probably adjusted some settings. However, as stated the stock AI is about a waste of time, load TMO and run RSRD with it.

You'll no longer fight escorts with your DG.
Merchants are better fighters with TMO than the DD's were in stock.
Planes will do you in.
You'll find it hard to attack a convoy, make one mistake and you'll have plenty to deal with.

You can realistic play with TMO or arcade play or stock.

Thrair · 10-20-10, 11:27 PM

Yah, if you want tough AI, try TMO. But be wary, they are nasty.

In a bit of a bad mood with the game myself, atm. But that's more from my own mistakes than anything else. But still, be careful with TMO. Escorts are much more tenacious than in stock. Especially in late war.

I'm probably doing something wrong, but late war I can't get anywhere near convoys or task forces unless there's a heavy storm. One reason I kind of prefer early war play.

10-20-10, 07:07 PM	#3
MaddogK XO Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Chicago, Ill. Posts: 409 Downloads: 15 Uploads: 0	Just thought I'd let you know- the current RSRDC campaign did exactly the same thing last night as the A.I. did in my first post. Guess it's a 'feature' I'll have to exploit. __________________ May fortune favor the foolish

10-20-10, 10:09 PM	#4
I'm goin' down Ocean Warrior Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Notify command we have entered the Grass Sea Posts: 2,822 Downloads: 813 Uploads: 0	maddock Ducimus is subtley luring you into TMO. When you do, you will probably think about posting a comment to this is effect, *Is the AI smart or what?* (In RFB the dds are tenacious if they locate your boat. Once difference in TMO is that they locate your boat more frequently and at great distances.) Last edited by I'm goin' down; 10-21-10 at 11:28 AM.

10-15-10, 04:06 PM	#1
Armistead Rear Admiral Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: on the Dan Posts: 10,880 Downloads: 364 Uploads: 0	Just remember RSRD is historic, traffic is cut down some, but convoys are realistic. I seldom go to the patrol zones, but if you do hang around a few days after the star grays out, seems to help.

10-20-10, 11:01 PM	#5
Armistead Rear Admiral Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: on the Dan Posts: 10,880 Downloads: 364 Uploads: 0	You also have to understand early war you can get by with things. Also, RSRD is a campaign mod, not a gameplay mod, so it doesn't mess with the AI like TMO would. Still, beware, RSRD doe's add some mean ships and he probably adjusted some settings. However, as stated the stock AI is about a waste of time, load TMO and run RSRD with it. You'll no longer fight escorts with your DG. Merchants are better fighters with TMO than the DD's were in stock. Planes will do you in. You'll find it hard to attack a convoy, make one mistake and you'll have plenty to deal with. You can realistic play with TMO or arcade play or stock.

10-20-10, 11:27 PM	#6
Thrair Helmsman Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 102 Downloads: 16 Uploads: 0	Yah, if you want tough AI, try TMO. But be wary, they are nasty. In a bit of a bad mood with the game myself, atm. But that's more from my own mistakes than anything else. But still, be careful with TMO. Escorts are much more tenacious than in stock. Especially in late war. I'm probably doing something wrong, but late war I can't get anywhere near convoys or task forces unless there's a heavy storm. One reason I kind of prefer early war play.