[Request] Bot Enabled Server Changes
Posted: Mon Mar 01, 2010 4:07 pm
So, had two specs last night on at the same time and while on the catBot (a.k.a. rolfBot) server, we realized that *if and only if the Host has it in Debug mode with no bot loaded can the client joining load his/her own Bot. Then, and only then should the Host Bot be loaded in order for two bots to be in the same game (vs one Host Bot and ~ Player/s). This needs to be changed if ever Bots could be used as often as we'd like. I.e., via a dedcon while the host of the server isn't around.
I realize the Bot version is still beta, which may be the reason 1.51 - 1.57 is not compatible with 1.43, but this should be changed. How will people (not on the forum) ever realize there are even advanced AI servers (non-compatible servers drop to the bottom of the list, to be ignored, in the lobby)? The documentation states they are compatible, so what's up with that? Lot's of time and effort will be 'wasted' otherwise.
The whiteboard, oh the whiteboard. One of the biggest changes that should be made is a whiteboard that can be viewed by spectators (both 1.43 and 1.5x). This isn't' the first request, but what's the point of a whiteboard that can do fancy things which nobody can see. Sure sure, you can ally with the bot, but who's gonna do that on a regular basis. In short, the whiteboard should function like the other tool icons. (specs can view orders if they wish)
Montyphy: The whiteboard erase feature
Montyphy: he ability for the bot to read/parse/receive chat
martin: GetShots() method should actually exist
martin: GetUnitData/GetAllUnits to return shot data as one would expect them to
Thank you.
I realize the Bot version is still beta, which may be the reason 1.51 - 1.57 is not compatible with 1.43, but this should be changed. How will people (not on the forum) ever realize there are even advanced AI servers (non-compatible servers drop to the bottom of the list, to be ignored, in the lobby)? The documentation states they are compatible, so what's up with that? Lot's of time and effort will be 'wasted' otherwise.
The whiteboard, oh the whiteboard. One of the biggest changes that should be made is a whiteboard that can be viewed by spectators (both 1.43 and 1.5x). This isn't' the first request, but what's the point of a whiteboard that can do fancy things which nobody can see. Sure sure, you can ally with the bot, but who's gonna do that on a regular basis. In short, the whiteboard should function like the other tool icons. (specs can view orders if they wish)
Montyphy: The whiteboard erase feature
Montyphy: he ability for the bot to read/parse/receive chat
martin: GetShots() method should actually exist
martin: GetUnitData/GetAllUnits to return shot data as one would expect them to
Thank you.