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Watermelon: /* Improved Insanes/i mode */ Reorganized information to make it more clear

2015-02-25T00:21:50Z

Improved Insanes/i mode: Reorganized information to make it more clear

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	==Improved Insanes/i mode==		==Improved Insanes/i mode==
	This mode offers a more difficult challenge for playing against ~~the~~ AI. Currently, this is only enabled through [[HCL]] by setting the i option. All computer receive the bonuses from insane difficulty. <br />		This mode offers a more difficult challenge for playing against a team full of AI. Currently, this is only enabled through [[HCL]] by setting the i option. All computer receive the bonuses from insane difficulty. <br />
	Additionally, ~~easy~~ AI gain ~~+1 to~~ every ~~stat on~~ level up. Normal ~~and insane AI gain~~ +2 ~~to every stat on level up.~~ Insane AI will also have full skills enabled for them. <br />		Additionally, each AI gain stat bonus upon every level up.
	~~The bonuses only apply to a team full of computers.~~		* Easy: +1
			* Normal: +2
			* Insane: +2
			Insane AI will also have full skills enabled for them. <br />

Watermelon: /* Management */

2015-02-25T00:19:08Z

Management

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	A full team with only computer players will have a management AI governing the team. <br />		A full team with only computer players will have a management AI governing the team. <br />
	Tasks:		Tasks:
	*Workers will repair buildings.		*Workers will repair buildings that are in bases.
	*Mercenaries will be hired to defend bases or attempt a siege.		*Mercenaries will be hired to defend bases or attempt a siege.
	*Spawn towers will be built.		*Spawn towers will be built.

Watermelon: /* Management */

2015-02-25T00:18:41Z

Management

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	*Upgrades will be used.		*Upgrades will be used.
	*In [[Stormwail Peak]], workers will build Obelisk towers. They will also try to seize the artifact.		*In [[Stormwail Peak]], workers will build Obelisk towers. They will also try to seize the artifact.
	*In [[Gloomreap Mire]], Digmasters will be hired.		*In [[Gloomreap Mire]], Digmasters will be hired when heroes pass by the circle of power and no enemies are there.
	*Insanes will build command towers except on Gloomreap Mire and Candleburg.		*Insanes will build command towers except on Gloomreap Mire and Candleburg.
	*AI will build generators in Stormwail and Gloomreap Mire.		*AI will build generators in Stormwail and Gloomreap Mire.


	==Improved Insanes/i mode==		==Improved Insanes/i mode==

Watermelon: /* General Behavior */

2015-02-25T00:16:57Z

General Behavior

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	==General Behavior==		==General Behavior==
	* All the AI pool their gold together to purchase items, ~~hence~~ why some AI heroes may have a full inventory while others may barely have any.		* All the AI pool their gold together to purchase items, which is why some AI heroes may have a full inventory while others may barely have any items.
	* AI will build defense towers and upgrade outposts if they have excess gold.		* AI will build defense towers and upgrade outposts if they have excess gold.
	* AI do not make teleports go on cooldown for human players.		* AI do not make teleports go on cooldown for human players.
			* The AI will not pick [[Dread Shaman]] or [[Nephilim]].

	==Difficulty Bonuses==		==Difficulty Bonuses==

Watermelon: /* Improved Insanes/i mode */ Link to HCL

2014-04-29T16:28:25Z

Improved Insanes/i mode: Link to HCL

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	==Improved Insanes/i mode==		==Improved Insanes/i mode==
	This mode offers a more difficult challenge for playing against the AI. Currently, this is only enabled through HCL by setting the i option. All computer receive the bonuses from insane difficulty. <br />		This mode offers a more difficult challenge for playing against the AI. Currently, this is only enabled through [[HCL]] by setting the i option. All computer receive the bonuses from insane difficulty. <br />
	Additionally, easy AI gain +1 to every stat on level up. Normal and insane AI gain +2 to every stat on level up. Insane AI will also have full skills enabled for them. <br />		Additionally, easy AI gain +1 to every stat on level up. Normal and insane AI gain +2 to every stat on level up. Insane AI will also have full skills enabled for them. <br />
	The bonuses only apply to a team full of computers.		The bonuses only apply to a team full of computers.

Watermelon: Fixed awkward wording, more information

2013-12-27T05:59:20Z

Fixed awkward wording, more information

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	The artificial ~~Intelligence~~ (AI) ~~is what programs a~~ computer player ~~to actually play~~. AI can simulate what human players do like repairing buildings and training units.		The artificial intelligence (AI) dictates how the computer player plays. AI can simulate what human players do like repairing buildings and training units.

	In EotA AI ~~allows the computers to pick a hero~~ and fight, using abilities and buying and tempering items. The AI will also ~~try to~~ participate in map objectives like [[Verdant Falls]]' shrine battles and taking the mooontear in [[Kedge's Landing]].		In EotA, the AI picks heroes and fight, using abilities and buying and tempering items. The AI will also participate in map objectives like [[Verdant Falls]]' shrine battles and taking the mooontear in [[Kedge's Landing]].

	The AI can be enabled by setting slots to computers. When a player leaves the game, the AI will also take control over the player's hero.		==Mechanics==
	AI ~~heroes~~ will pool their earnings to human players.		The AI can be enabled by setting slots to computers. When a player leaves the game, the AI will also take control over the player's hero.
	AI heroes on a team with human players will only award a maximum bounty of 200 gold and no crystal ~~upon being killed~~.		*AI players on a team with human players will pool their earnings to human players.
	In draft mode, ally AI can be selected by human ~~palyers~~. Teams with only computer players can ban heroes and choose from a selected theme.		*AI heroes on a team with human players will only award a maximum bounty of 200 gold and no crystal.
			*In draft mode, ally AI can be selected by human players. Teams with only computer players can ban heroes and choose from a selected theme like "Player Killers" or "Siege". Random draft mode does not affect an AI team's selection.
			* Unused mercenary heroes can be hired from the Tavern for 1200 gold and will be owned by Red/Blue. They have their own income and cannot invest in talents. They last until 2 deaths. Hiring mercenary heroes have a 5 minute cooldown.

	==~~Specific~~ Behavior==		==General Behavior==
	* All the AI pool their gold ~~is pooled~~ to purchase items		* All the AI pool their gold together to purchase items, hence why some AI heroes may have a full inventory while others may barely have any.
	* AI ~~will build generators if possible~~		* AI will build defense towers and upgrade outposts if they have excess gold.
	* AI will build defense towers if they have excess gold		* AI do not make teleports go on cooldown for human players.

	==Difficulty Bonuses==		==Difficulty Bonuses==
	Changing the difficulty of the computer slot will affect the advantages the AI has.<br>		Changing the difficulty of the computer slot will affect the advantages the AI has.<br>
	*Easy - No bonuses<br>		*Easy - No bonuses<br>
	*Normal - 25% bonus experience, 70% ~~reduction in item price~~, human kills grant 50% more crystal<br>		*Normal - 25% bonus experience, buy items at 70% of their cost, human kills grant 50% more crystal<br>
	*Insane - 50% bonus experience, 40% reduction ~~in item price~~, human kills grant 100% more crystal. Unlike the other AI, gold will not be pooled to human players.<br>		*Insane - 50% bonus experience, buy items at 40% reduction of their cost, human kills grant 100% more crystal. Unlike the other AI, gold will not be pooled to human players. Heroes will also purchase the Scroll of Travel to use when escaping.<br>
	Note: AI that has taken over ~~leavers~~ will receive no bonus.		Note: An AI that has taken over a leaver will receive no bonus.

	==Management==		==Management==
	A full team with only computer players will have a management AI governing the team.		A full team with only computer players will have a management AI governing the team. <br />
	~~Key tasks~~:		Tasks:
	*Workers will repair buildings.		*Workers will repair buildings.
	*Mercenaries will be hired to defend bases.		*Mercenaries will be hired to defend bases or attempt a siege.
	*Spawn towers will be built.		*Spawn towers will be built.
	*Upgrades will be ~~purchased.~~		*Upgrades will be used.
	*Insanes will build command towers.
	*In [[Stormwail Peak]], workers will build Obelisk towers. They will also try to seize the artifact.		*In [[Stormwail Peak]], workers will build Obelisk towers. They will also try to seize the artifact.
	*In [[Gloomreap Mire]], Digmasters will be hired.		*In [[Gloomreap Mire]], Digmasters will be hired.
			*Insanes will build command towers except on Gloomreap Mire and Candleburg.
			*AI will build generators in Stormwail and Gloomreap Mire.

	=="i mode"==
	This mode offers a more difficult challenge ~~to play with~~ the AI. ~~Normal~~ AI ~~now~~ gain +1 to every stat on level up ~~while insanes~~ gain +2. The bonuses only apply to a team full of computers~~. Currently, this is only enabled through HCL by setting the i option~~.		==Improved Insanes/i mode==
			This mode offers a more difficult challenge for playing against the AI. Currently, this is only enabled through HCL by setting the i option. All computer receive the bonuses from insane difficulty. <br />
			Additionally, easy AI gain +1 to every stat on level up. Normal and insane AI gain +2 to every stat on level up. Insane AI will also have full skills enabled for them. <br />
			The bonuses only apply to a team full of computers.

Watermelon: Mentioned stuff about draft mode, added new sections for further details on specific AI behaviors and i mode

2013-05-29T01:50:58Z

Mentioned stuff about draft mode, added new sections for further details on specific AI behaviors and i mode

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	AI heroes will pool their earnings to human players.		AI heroes will pool their earnings to human players.
	AI heroes on a team with human players will only award a maximum bounty of 200 gold and no crystal upon being killed.		AI heroes on a team with human players will only award a maximum bounty of 200 gold and no crystal upon being killed.
			In draft mode, ally AI can be selected by human palyers. Teams with only computer players can ban heroes and choose from a selected theme.

			==Specific Behavior==
			* All the AI pool their gold is pooled to purchase items
			* AI will build generators if possible
			* AI will build defense towers if they have excess gold

	==Difficulty Bonuses==		==Difficulty Bonuses==
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	*In [[Stormwail Peak]], workers will build Obelisk towers. They will also try to seize the artifact.		*In [[Stormwail Peak]], workers will build Obelisk towers. They will also try to seize the artifact.
	*In [[Gloomreap Mire]], Digmasters will be hired.		*In [[Gloomreap Mire]], Digmasters will be hired.

			=="i mode"==
			This mode offers a more difficult challenge to play with the AI. Normal AI now gain +1 to every stat on level up while insanes gain +2. The bonuses only apply to a team full of computers. Currently, this is only enabled through HCL by setting the i option.

Watermelon: /* Management */ Added bit about command towers and artifact capture.

2013-05-29T01:42:38Z

Management: Added bit about command towers and artifact capture.

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	*Spawn towers will be built.		*Spawn towers will be built.
	*Upgrades will be purchased.		*Upgrades will be purchased.
	*In [[Stormwail Peak]], workers will build Obelisk towers.		*Insanes will build command towers.
			*In [[Stormwail Peak]], workers will build Obelisk towers. They will also try to seize the artifact.
	*In [[Gloomreap Mire]], Digmasters will be hired.		*In [[Gloomreap Mire]], Digmasters will be hired.

Watermelon: /* Difficulty Bonuses */ updated with human kills

2013-05-29T01:40:50Z

Difficulty Bonuses: updated with human kills

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	Changing the difficulty of the computer slot will affect the advantages the AI has.<br>		Changing the difficulty of the computer slot will affect the advantages the AI has.<br>
	*Easy - No bonuses<br>		*Easy - No bonuses<br>
	*Normal - 25% bonus experience, 70% reduction in item price<br>		*Normal - 25% bonus experience, 70% reduction in item price, human kills grant 50% more crystal<br>
	*Insane - 50% bonus experience, 40% reduction in item price. Unlike the other AI, gold will not be pooled to human players.<br>		*Insane - 50% bonus experience, 40% reduction in item price, human kills grant 100% more crystal. Unlike the other AI, gold will not be pooled to human players.<br>
	Note: AI that has taken over leavers will receive no bonus.		Note: AI that has taken over leavers will receive no bonus.

Watermelon at 16:41, 7 July 2012

2012-07-07T16:41:08Z

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	The artificial Intelligence (AI) is what programs a computer player to actually play. AI can ~~make the player build~~ buildings~~, send units,~~ and ~~decide on what~~ units ~~to build~~.		The artificial Intelligence (AI) is what programs a computer player to actually play. AI can simulate what human players do like repairing buildings and training units.

	In EotA AI allows the computers to pick a hero and fight, using abilities and buying and tempering items. The AI will also try to participate in map ~~goals~~ like [[Verdant Falls]]' ~~font~~ battles.		In EotA AI allows the computers to pick a hero and fight, using abilities and buying and tempering items. The AI will also try to participate in map objectives like [[Verdant Falls]]' shrine battles and taking the mooontear in [[Kedge's Landing]].

	The AI can be enabled by setting slots to computers. When a player leaves the game, the AI will also take control over the player's hero.		The AI can be enabled by setting slots to computers. When a player leaves the game, the AI will also take control over the player's hero.
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	==Difficulty Bonuses==		==Difficulty Bonuses==
	Changing the difficulty of the computer slot will affect the advantages the AI has.		Changing the difficulty of the computer slot will affect the advantages the AI has.<br>
	Easy - No bonuses		*Easy - No bonuses<br>
	Normal - 25% bonus experience, 70% reduction in item price		*Normal - 25% bonus experience, 70% reduction in item price<br>
	Insane - 50% bonus experience, 40% reduction in item price. Unlike the other AI, gold will not be pooled to human players.		*Insane - 50% bonus experience, 40% reduction in item price. Unlike the other AI, gold will not be pooled to human players.<br>
	Note: AI that has taken over leavers will receive no bonus.		Note: AI that has taken over leavers will receive no bonus.

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	Key tasks:		Key tasks:
	*Workers will repair buildings.		*Workers will repair buildings.
	*~~Mercanaries~~ will be hired to defend bases.		*Mercenaries will be hired to defend bases.
	*Spawn towers will be built.		*Spawn towers will be built.
	*Upgrades will be purchased.		*Upgrades will be purchased.
	*In [[Stormwail Peak]], workers will build Obelisk towers.		*In [[Stormwail Peak]], workers will build Obelisk towers.
	*In [[Gloomreap Mire]], Digmasters will be hired.		*In [[Gloomreap Mire]], Digmasters will be hired.