1.8 and bots

Twigstir · Post by **Twigstir** » 14-07-2003 20:40

Your right and wrong DavidM. You won't master the game playing instant action. However, a new player can develop the basics of the game " get the hang of it". Know how to pass, boost, shoot and get a basic understanding of how to play. They can get a little experience so instead of being a confused newbie online, they can be at the point where they can play, learn, and develop their skills. You may still consider them a "noob", but they should be past being a total green horn.

Post by **DavidM** » 14-07-2003 20:41

that will be done in the tutorial, learning the basics

Twigstir · Post by **Twigstir** » 14-07-2003 21:02

For those who don't think bots and #3 matter: Here is a review of a map at: http://www.ut2003files.com/file.info?ID=16348 (the rating was just done a few minutes ago.)

This is a medium sized map, made for the UT2003 mod, Deathball. It takes place in some sort of small stadium, under a moonlit sky. To be frank, I've never played Deathball before this, but this map was a good start for whoever hasn't played Deathball, since its really well made.

The texturing on this map is cool, with a large grass lawn stretching across the map. The walls were a nice, simple brick texture, which was pleasing to the eyes. The sky has a nice picture of mars, which looks spectacular.

There's no weapons or health pickups on this map, as it is a Deathball map.

The flow on this map seems to be fast, with the action quickly changing directions. The bots are agressive, and go everywhere the human player can go.

I liked this map, and I think it has convinced me to play Deathball now, since it seems to be quite competative. The flow was fats, and the action quite fun, with some nice visuals. If you like Deathball, I think you would like this map, and would enjoy it even if you have never played Deathball.

-DoomStalker

DB-ClearNight is not on any servers. The guy had a positive experience with deathball playing instant action.

keet_db · Post by **keet_db** » 15-07-2003 06:35

I have always enjoyed have good bots handy because there are times when you cannot be online or just want to play quickly and the way you want.

Bots can really help you adjust and practice for online.

I have always wanted good bots for Deathball.

I really hope they are given attention. I believe it will really bring even better things to this mod!

Post by **DavidM** » 15-07-2003 11:57

we have 2 new coders working ONLY on the bots

that good enough?

Armagon · Post by **Armagon** » 15-07-2003 14:44

Is 2COOL one of them? He's a 1337 coder.

Post by **DavidM** » 15-07-2003 14:46

jero is doing various stuff
usaar does replay and spectator stuff
wiz and tnse (?) are doing the bots

MeSSiaH{FCU} · Post by **MeSSiaH{FCU}** » 15-07-2003 14:48

Twigstir wrote: DB-ClearNight is not on any servers. The guy had a positive experience with deathball playing instant action.

heh, that map sux ^^;

Astroboy · Post by **Astroboy** » 15-07-2003 15:17

Really the only way to get someone into DB is to host a 2 person server, get them to join, explain the game. have him shoot a few times until he starts being able to score.

then explain volley and boost and say "let's go play online".

Just telling someone to download and play will NEVER get them hooked.

I suggest making August 1st the official 'Introduce someone to Deathball' day!

f1end · Post by **f1end** » 15-07-2003 15:41

TBH...when I started...I just d/l got on line and played...

but then hardly any1 knew what a volley was, or boosting...but the basics are very easy.

Astroboy · Post by **Astroboy** » 15-07-2003 15:44

community was not as harsh back then.

Twigstir · Post by **Twigstir** » 15-07-2003 18:13

DavidM wrote: we have 2 new coders working ONLY on the bots

that good enough?

They,ve done good so far. 1.8 bots are much improved.

Twigstir · Post by **Twigstir** » 15-07-2003 18:37

Twigstir wrote:
DB-ClearNight is not on any servers. The guy had a positive experience with deathball playing instant action.

It's only been out for five days.

Armagon · Post by **Armagon** » 15-07-2003 21:01

When I first got DB, the first thing I did was go into bot match and start playing. Because I didn't have the net at the time, it was all I could do. However, because I didn't know any better, I thought it was quite fun playing with the bots.