AI CONTEST #1 | July 3rd - July 19th

[Accname]

i would like to try but the problem is that i dont know much about the standart warcraft III heroes. last time i played the original game is years ago, only doing own maps. lol.
i will try and see if my AI stands a chance (probably not)

a question: are we able to send in more then 1 AI? if i dont know which hero i want to make may i make different AIs for different heroes and submit all of them?

 

[Andrewgosu]

I just found out about this today and boy am I pissed about that. Now I have less time than others!

You have plenty of time to finish your AI.

are we able to send in more then 1 AI?

You can only submit 1 (one) AI.

 

[gameman]

Can we have EGUI?

 

[Romek]

> Can we have EGUI?
I'd rather not.

Though that's up to AndyPandy. =|

 

[Andrewgosu]

Doesn't EGUI need to be "installed", sort of?

Then no.

EGUI is anyway (v)JASS in GUI, but with interface...pseudoJASS?

 

[gameman]

Well can we use the jass portion of it?

(I think we shouldn't be able to set the custom value of any unit other than the AI.)
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[Romek]

> EGUI is anyway (v)JASS in GUI, but with interface...pseudoJASS?
Same applies to regular GUI in that case. .__.

Though yes, it needs to be installed.

> (I think we shouldn't be able to set the custom value of any unit other than the AI.)
I don't see anything wrong with that.
Any conflicts with AIs using Custom Value, I will fix.

 

[Accname]

you said in case of a draw more then 2 heroes will be in the arena at once. but the attached arena map does not offer the possibility of a fight between more then 2 heroes. are you going to fix this or will there be a different arena for draws?

 

[Andrewgosu]

What do you mean does not offer the possibilities?

 

[Accname]

the multiboard and the other triggers are not set for multiple heroes. i wanted to test my AI against 11 other heroes in the arena. (tough i dont think there will be more then 4 heroes in the arena anytime...)
i just want to know if you will upload another arena for more heroes or if i have to change it myself for testing purposes.

 

[Andrewgosu]

We'll use the same arena and just configure the variables and code depending on the number of contestants.

 

[ElderKingpin]

i wonder if we get to lulz if someone fails horribly xD
however. couldnt the blade master always win? If he gets low health he could wind walk back into the fountain, before the other hero

 

[Tom Jones]

An idea I got, maybe hold the jugdement on b.net, so contestants can follow their AI's battles live?

Also, would it be possible to push the deadline two days?

 

[Andrewgosu]

An idea I got, maybe hold the jugdement on b.net, so contestants can follow their AI's battles live?

That's an option because I can host.

Also, would it be possible to push the deadline two days?

I'll post the submission thread soon and if there's a lack of AIs when the deadline is over, the end date will be extended.

 

[MasterOfRa]

I would suggest that if an AI uses a variable that is the enemy hero, it should be reset if the enemy hero uses mirror image, so that they dont know which one is real, or for any other reason that it would be approprate/ They could however use a damage detection trigger to check for the real one, as the real one is the only one that deals damage, if that is alowd. Also, if you are going to use owls at the fountains, make sure the trees are invlun, unless they are units, not sentinals.

 

[BRUTAL]

good idea tom, i was thinking the same thing; though some people obviously live in different time zones and that could cause problems?

 

[Andrewgosu]

An idea I got, maybe hold the jugdement on b.net, so contestants can follow their AI's battles live?

That's an option because I can host.

Maybe someone can even do a commentary, any volunteers?

good idea tom, i was thinking the same thing; though some people obviously live in different time zones and that could cause problems?

Yes, it would cause problems but we'll see.

I live in GMT +2 time zone, though I'm willing to cut my sleeping time if there's enough interest in live battles.

 

[DonRoman]

I'm also in favor of pushing the deadline by a few days and I like the idea of watching the AI battles live on Bnet.

 

[Gtam]

Woop woop. I like to watch too and commentate but may i if i dont submit any AI's. Btw my GMT is +2:00

 

[Jesus4Lyf]

Can you please set the terrain to explored so that blink doesn't bug?

Thanks.

Edit: Also, is vJass allowed?

Edit II: Your pathing is screwed at 1100, -1730. >_> lol