SmartStockBots mutator

[Que]

SmartSB already has ping for bots and custom flag support;



SmartSB.ini

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[SmartSB110e.SmartSBBotInfo]
bDisableBotInfo=False
BotInfo[0]=(Name="",CountryFlag="",CountryName="HOST",Ping=0)
BotInfo[1]=(Name="",CountryFlag="",CountryName="HOST",Ping=0)
BotInfo[2]=(Name="",CountryFlag="",CountryName="HOST",Ping=0)
BotInfo[3]=(Name="",CountryFlag="",CountryName="HOST",Ping=0)
BotInfo[4]=(Name="",CountryFlag="",CountryName="HOST",Ping=0)
BotInfo[5]=(Name="",CountryFlag="",CountryName="HOST",Ping=0)
BotInfo[6]=(Name="",CountryFlag="",CountryName="HOST",Ping=0)
BotInfo[7]=(Name="",CountryFlag="",CountryName="HOST",Ping=0)
BotInfo[8]=(Name="",CountryFlag="",CountryName="HOST",Ping=0)
BotInfo[9]=(Name="",CountryFlag="",CountryName="HOST",Ping=0)
BotInfo[10]=(Name="",CountryFlag="",CountryName="HOST",Ping=0)
BotInfo[11]=(Name="",CountryFlag="",CountryName="HOST",Ping=0)
BotInfo[12]=(Name="",CountryFlag="",CountryName="HOST",Ping=0)
BotInfo[13]=(Name="",CountryFlag="",CountryName="HOST",Ping=0)
BotInfo[14]=(Name="",CountryFlag="",CountryName="HOST",Ping=0)
BotInfo[15]=(Name="",CountryFlag="",CountryName="HOST",Ping=0)
BotInfo[16]=(Name="",CountryFlag="",CountryName="HOST",Ping=0)
BotInfo[17]=(Name="",CountryFlag="",CountryName="HOST",Ping=0)
BotInfo[18]=(Name="",CountryFlag="",CountryName="HOST",Ping=0)
BotInfo[19]=(Name="",CountryFlag="",CountryName="HOST",Ping=0)
BotInfo[20]=(Name="",CountryFlag="",CountryName="HOST",Ping=0)
BotInfo[21]=(Name="",CountryFlag="",CountryName="HOST",Ping=0)
BotInfo[22]=(Name="",CountryFlag="",CountryName="HOST",Ping=0)
BotInfo[23]=(Name="",CountryFlag="",CountryName="HOST",Ping=0)
BotInfo[24]=(Name="",CountryFlag="",CountryName="HOST",Ping=0)
BotInfo[25]=(Name="",CountryFlag="",CountryName="HOST",Ping=0)
BotInfo[26]=(Name="",CountryFlag="",CountryName="HOST",Ping=0)
BotInfo[27]=(Name="",CountryFlag="",CountryName="HOST",Ping=0)
BotInfo[28]=(Name="",CountryFlag="",CountryName="HOST",Ping=0)
BotInfo[29]=(Name="",CountryFlag="",CountryName="HOST",Ping=0)
BotInfo[30]=(Name="",CountryFlag="",CountryName="HOST",Ping=0)
BotInfo[31]=(Name="",CountryFlag="",CountryName="HOST",Ping=0)
;BotNoFlagIcon=
BotNoFlagIcon=CountryFlags32e.VA
BotNoFlagCountry=A.I
bUseBotNamesOnly=False

*Here I have set all their flags to CountryFlags32e.VA (Vatican) but you can remove this and set their flags individually in the BotInfo[x]=Classes.

These 2 Settings will turn on pings and also add custom Flag from CountryFlags32x.utx

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bDisableBotInfo=False 					;adds ping to bots
BotNoFlagIcon=CountryFlags32e.VA 			;adds Flag to Bots this can be any texture

From http://www.proasm.com

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[SmartSB101.SmartSBBotInfo]
This section is if the Admin wants some reality from the Bots.
bDisableBotInfo=False If set to True, the Bots will all just be ordinary Bots.
BotInfo[0]=(bUse=True,CountryFlag="CountryFlags32e.NZ",CountryName="NEW ZEALAND",Ping=70)
bUse=True if this row is usable.
CountryFlag= is the packages used, default is CountryFlags32e.
CountryName= is the name of the country the Bot comes from.
Ping= is the ping given to the Bot, if 0 a random ping will be chosen.
Up to 32 Bots can be used

[[NBK]DxTrEm3Fx]

So instead of one Loque, I will have 15 on my server. Lol. Adding it to my server now.

[Buggie]

No. It is different thing. Tamerlane and Loque is annoying just because of 100% accuracy (or close to it). It is same as human use aimbot.
This bots win because move faster and less predictable.

In my bot set: viewtopic.php?f=34&t=15442
All bots use same level of accuracy. It vary per skill, since skill affect it, but value set same in config.
And this provide great gameplay.

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SmartSB already has ping for bots and custom flag support;

I know. Thing with ping and hide bots I done in private mutator much ago before I install SSB.

[Que]

damn , near the end the bot combo'ed the shock ball when it was on the other side of the map.
never really noticed bots doing combo's b4.

[Buggie]

IDK. There no changes about combos. And they do it pretty well. Constantly blown me with it. OFC not as skilled humans, but much better from average player.

[Old UT Veteran]

So instead of one Loque, I will have 15 on my server. Lol. Adding it to my server now.

If you're referencing video from previous page, then there are slight differences with how bots snipe via mutator vs standard bot. I removed the DistanceViewTriggers around the map and I'm glad to see the mutator work nicely - just incase there is a rare false positive.
Reason I changed bot accuracy is to see how effective bot would be now. And as you can see, the bot is not letting anyone on the enemy team to play :p
Before this mutator was applied, bot would 'know' location of enemy position, but they never reacted. Overall, bots that play defensive have gotten a decent boost, especially on big maps with snipers. Mixed with general improved movement, you have more effective team of bots.

Had I just ran standard bot with 100% accuracy, the game would just go on a lot longer.

[Buggie]

Engine hardcode some limits. Bot never see more from 4000 uu (in rare cases 5000). In Face from tower distance to respawns IIRC near 8000+. So bots simple useless for shoot here. And since one bot like be on top, it simple lost bot. It even not run for flag if flag taken.

[Buggie]

SmartStockBots vs usual bots (Mutator v0):

[sektor2111]

damn , near the end the bot combo'ed the shock ball when it was on the other side of the map.
never really noticed bots doing combo's b4.

Nice one (joke). Bots can perform combos since 1999 - high skilled bots not low skilled zombies.

[Teflon]

I've noticed that bots will not attack anyone but the flag carrier if a flag is taken from their base, even if they are under fire from someone else, such as a human player. This makes it pretty easy to take out bots pursing your flag carrier as long as you don't get in their line of fire. Is there a way to make it so that the bots are able to attack an enemy trying to stop them from killing the flag carrier instead of letting the enemy pick them off with ease?

[Buggie]

It is stock bots behavior. Mutator not alter that.
And this make sense.
Goal bring flag and prevent stole flag from you.
Not make frags count bigger or survive longer.

So when you take flag you goes be target #1. And all unconditionally shoot you.
This make very hard bring flag. Flag need legs. Legs need health. If bot distracted by real enemy which attack them, then flag can reach point of no return.

For example CTF-Face. In most cases if you cross with flag bridge it is point of no return.
Goes up to bridge you not able dodge, when goes from bridge - you do.
So only you cross bridge center you safe.
You increase distance, you not in direct fire from ground troops, only from sniper nests.
So goal bots prevent you do that.

And such in most maps. most hard part bring flag from base to point of no return. All other is easy.
And if bot try attack not carrier but someone else such goal be much easier.

Imagine 4 bots see how flag be taken. So they start shoot with enforcer. One hit take 25 hp. Enough 4 hits for take down flag carrier.
If all shoot together, supporter not able so fast kill all of it (usually), so prevent this 4 hits happen.
But if bots able be distracted - this quite possible.

I recently test again usual bots vs with that mutator. Mutator bots win with score 5:0 or 5:1. It is happen just because faster movement.
Mutator bots faster reach point of no return and faster chase usual bot when it try steal flag.
It is show how important destroy carrier as first goal, before it reach safe point.

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Also humans usually do same - shooting carrier does not matter what.
And I can not count how many times this allow save flag. From both sides. When I take down carrier or when our carrier down right before I kill last defender.

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It is same store as return flag and die immediately after. Such happen too often right because same reason - it is goal #1. And you must not be distracted to take down enemies.

[Buggie]

v7

- Fix far attack bug.

Update in first post: viewtopic.php?f=7&t=15400

[Buggie]

v8

- Much better far attack for camping bots.

Update in first post: viewtopic.php?f=7&t=15400

[Buggie]

v9

- new feature:

15. GoodBotVsPlayersTeam
Add best bot (by skill adjust) if before match start found uneven team to 2 players or more.

Work only for team games and only if bot fill in random order.

As result:
- very easy play in team games Humans vs Bots (just move all players to one team before match start), and this ensure Bots equipped with at least one good bot.

Update in first post: viewtopic.php?f=7&t=15400

[Que]

That's cool

Perhaps make it so that if players vs bots then all good bots on opposing team?