Thanks for the info. And for the commitment!

Very interesting to see some of the the considerations on how the AI is handled.
And great to see the steady progress on the AI.
And not least - and still! - what an incredible commitment and amount of work fro you, Steve - it is truly extraordinary!
Thanks for this gigantic effort! :) :)

Regards ...

<r>
<QUOTE><s>[quote]</s>ORIGINAL: JensK<br/>
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Hurray! I bought the game on launching day to support this Herculean effort, but knew I would not really play it until it got an AI. I've been coming back to check if there's any change 1 or 2 times a year since, and this time it held a very ...

<r> <QUOTE><s>[quote]</s>Thank you for your observations.
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Thanks, np <E>:)</E><br/>

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In general, I want the 'absolute' CV to NOT take into consideration the controlling major power, the likely use of the unit, or the situation.<br/>
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When ...

ORIGINAL: Neilster
Steve took on this project about 17 years ago because he wanted to do the AI. There wouldn't be a MWiF without him. I think he has shown the patience of Job thus far, doing everything else but the AI.

+1 [:)]

<r> CV for land units looks good as well [:)]<br/>

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Result := LU.Combat + ((LU.Move - 4.0) * 0.5) + 1; // Motorized + 1.<br/>
(...)<br/>
Result := LU.Combat + ((LU.Move - 4.0) * 0.5) + 2.0 ; // Mechanized + 2.<br/>
(...)<br/>
Result := LU.Combat + ((LU.Move - 4.0) * 0.5 ...

<r> Great news on the work on the AIO!<br/>
(Must be more fun to do than just hunting down bugs [:)])<br/>
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The FTR CV looks good, well balanced. A few comments:<br/>

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utFighter: // FTR2 or FTR3.
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Is the ...

Exciting read on the AIO in the February update!

Thanks - nice game [:)]

<t> >If all goes well, I hope to be working on the AIO 80% of the time beginning 1/1/21. <br/>
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Sounds really good!<br/>
And must be for you too, I guess [:D] (IIRC, WiF AI was a main reason that you began working on MWiF in the first place [:)]).<br/>
I am (as always [:)]) very impressed ...

<t> Every time I drop by these forums, I am so impressed by the determination shown and amount of work delivered on this game. It is truly impressive!<br/>
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Especially exciting is the mentioning in the April update of a separate AI forum and moving the AI discussion threads there. Sounds very ...

Every time I stop by these forums, the incredible amount of work and dedication from Steve greatly impresses me. Steadily advancing, month after month, year after year. Not many people would be able to do that.

Thanks for the gigantic effort, Steve!

<r>
<QUOTE><s>[quote]</s>ORIGINAL: Orm<br/>
You can also double field artillery (see 22.4.2) combat factors for ground support or receive an<br/>
extra die roll during ground strike.
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Thanks. That was what I meant when I wrote 'doubled' - but should have been more ...

<t> MTN unit in the Gib hex if possible, perhaps a Free France unit - (although it tend not to be the factors/attack ratio but the bonuses due to flipped units, HQ support etc. that are most important).<br/>
If the hex NE of Gib is held an artillery unit is nice there, to flip the German units ...

And artillery can be doubled as well for ground strike - can be very effective for flipping enemy stacks (doesn't cost air move, so can be done freely in a land impulse - and can't be intercepted). Especially Russia can use this for great advantage when heading for Berlin...

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<QUOTE><s>[quote]</s>ORIGINAL: MadSlag<br/>
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Hi All,<br/>
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I came home from work today to the most beautiful site: a box full of war gaming book goodness. The MWiF books are absolutely gorgeous. And I really can't wait to learn this game. I have been following the game since ...

<r>
<QUOTE><s>[quote]</s>ORIGINAL: Guzz<br/>
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Hi all.<br/>
I'm new to the game but as a WW2 history buff I'm enjoying slowly immersing myself into MWIF!<br/>
I can't get over how fantastic it looks and the level of depth in the game really draws you in.<br/>
You know how you feel when ...

<r>
<QUOTE><s>[quote]</s>ORIGINAL: CSS<br/>
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World in Flames was totally worth the $100.00 I have played this game since the original 1984 version. At one time to play wit ALL the expansions, Politics in Flames and the laminated maps and each counter clipped and silicone so when with put ...

Thanks for info - just turning view extensions on for the saved game folder make it work fine

<t> I usually don't play strategy games solitaire, but I am currently doing so for MWiF and it works remarkably well. Since the game is so complex it is surprisingly interesting to play both sides. Also, I do as mentioned above: playing the European theatre only (just passing with China and Japan ...