BroodWarAi Project 3.1
www.EntropyZero.org
December 2006:



NOTE: included replays will only work while running one of our Ai's.  These are meant as samples to view the different programs.  They will "play" differently for each Ai you view them with!



FAQ's:

What is the Broodwar AI project?
It is a team of starcraft artificial intelligence coders whose objective is to create a superior version of broodwar AI.

How do you make a "superior" Ai?
So far we have only managed to modify the original AI scripts. In a nutshell we have been able to tell the computer WHAT to build and WHEN to build it using SCAIEDIT III.  Nothing else has changed.  Same game; different build orders.  Check out our tutorial if you're interested in starting your own Ai scripts or just curious for more info.

Does the computer "cheat"?
Yes, an "insane" Ai receives 2000 minerals/gas at regular intervals in an attempt to compensate for a poor micro.  This will allow for a distinct macro advantage.  Without this, the comp will not be very challenging.

What files will be installed?
This version is a standalone program that does NOT alter any critical starcraft file or add any kind of registry entry.  In the past, we have inserted our modifications into patch_rt.mpq.  While this allowed for the use of a "cd_launcher", it was very troublesome.  This version uses cwads to load modifications into temporary memory.  Exit game = exit modifications. This mode will require your cd in the drive.

What about UMS games?
This version includes all the UMS scripts in each Ai.  You can play UMS games with any of the programs.  

Can I play with friends on Battlenet?
Yes, absolutely!  All players will need to be running the same program or they will be dropped upon launch.  Play vs human opponents is not affected.  You don't have to exit any of the programs to play other ppl.

I made a replay but it doesn't seem to work?
Replays involving computers are in essence "blank"! What?....the replay plays according to the Ai that is currently running.  This means that if you record a replay you must WATCH it with the Same Ai.  We included some "blank" comp vs comp replays.  Watch them with any of the Ai's and they will all be different.  This is a great sample of how each Ai is coded.  Spot any vulnerabilities?

What is Blizzhard?
Here we rewrote the individual "town scripts" for the Starcraft story.  Mostly we added more units and quicker attacks, but in some instances we let the computer build new buildings!  Have a favorite mission?  Load Blizzhard and see how it's changed.  Better yet create a new character and start the game from the beginning! (only non-rpg missions have changed i.e. missions with "builds").

any advice/hints for playing program?
Play hard... play fair!














