Formations and AI

Formations and AI Mods by Motomataru v. 5 02/22/16 Demo video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WmA-IxNASVE&feature=youtu.be Playable Native Demo: http://mountandblade.nexusmods.com/mods/2475/

This kit contains two minimods by motomataru. It is presented in source code for addition to larger mods.

1. A formations mod, contained in files formations_.py 2. An extension mod to replace Native AI, contained in files formAI_.py 3. Also Native 1. 166 source prepped with modmerger (see below). Of course, for other M&B versions, you'll need to prep that version of Native source with modmerger yourself.

Only Warband 1. 168 and later is supported. I've added the necessary operator definition for use with the outdated mod sys. Mount&Bland and With Fire and Sword are supported by v4.

The formations mod is an extensive reworking of the original simple interface by Mirathei. At a command, infantry can form in ranks by level, ranks by shield/weapon, wedge by level, or square. Cavalry can form a wedge. Formations follow all battlefield commands. Native AI is given the ability to make the same formations.

The formations AI replaces Native AI. It makes decisions based primarily on army size rather than army composition. Each type of unit has different objectives. The intent was to make the AI smarter AND more proactive.

INSTALLATION: The source files here are prepped for use with modmerger by sphere. I provide alternative instructions in case a modder wishes to install by manual edit.

Modmerger 1. If you wish to start using modmerger, obtain if from http://www.mbrepository.com/file.php?id=2151. Install it according to the directions in its readme file.

2. Copy the formations_.py and formAI_.py files to the compile directory (where you installed modmerger).

3. Update the modmerger_options.py file as follows: - change "version" to 1011 ONLY IF you are installing for M&B 1. 011 (NOT supported for FormAI v5) - change "version" to 1143 ONLY IF you are installing for WFaS 1. 143 (NOT supported for FormAI v5) - add "formations" and (if desired) "formAI" to the mods_active list. See included version of this file for a sample mods_active list.

4. Run build_module!

For updates to either mod, simply replace the formations_.py or formAI_.py files.

Notes: 1. The compiler generates menu options which have the player start the battle holding a position by the entry point. These are basically copies of the "charge" options with the single line (assign, "$player_deploy_troops", 1) added. See formations_game_menus_wb.py

2. The entire weapons table is copied, stripped of swing characteristics, and placed AFTER itm_items_end. This tends to cause problems with save game