AI in “Shogun: Total War” Presented by: Eric Nelson
How AI is Used Control the actions of the other Daimyo Control the enemy armies in a battle Control your own units Control each soldier
AI Techniques Used Planning Pattern Recognition
Tools Used to Implement AI Developers created a scripting language to handle AI
AI Strengths on the Battlefield Follows 220 teachings of Sun Tzu Takes terrain into account Takes the weather into account Takes unit types into account Learns the tactics you use Protects the Taisho
Bridge Battle
Enemies in the Fog
Hillside Battle
AI Weaknesses on the Battlefield Taisho can send troops into totally hopeless situations Castle defense troop deployment
Castle Siege
AI Strengths on the Map Will not commit to hopeless battles Ninja Infiltration Divide and Conquer Alliances Daimyo personalities
Territory Map
AI Weaknesses on the Map Enemy Daimyo can be too cautious Daimyo commit themselves in close battles
AI Effectiveness Makes the game challenging Makes battles realistic Simplifies controlling your units Overall: Great