Alternative Macro Challenge
Wanna proof that you have really understood how the economy of zero-k works? Go ahead and beat this challenge then!
What it is
You are fighting a 1 on 1 versus an AI with a very reduced set of units. This forces you to focus on economy and unit management. The limits also apply to the AI, so it is a fair and symmetric matchup.
Set up
[Spoiler]First you have to download the custom AI which you can find
here.
Install it by extracting the archive into your SkirmishAI folder. On Windows you will find it under
My Documents\My Games\Spring\AI\Skirmish
on Linux it will be located at
~/.spring/AI/Skirmish
Restart the lobby to make sure it recognizes the newly installed AI. Then create your own battle room.
In the room chat enter:
!setengine 101.0.1-396-gb5854ae
You will be kicked out of the room while the server changes the engine version. Once you have rejoined the room, select the Comet Catcher Redux map:
!map co ca re
Add the AI to the opposite team, you will find it by the name "CSI" (not CAI).
Now you're ready to go, press Start and have fun!
Rules
[Spoiler] Very Easy
You can play without any limitations.
Easy
Play with the Light Vehicle Factory only, don't build any defenses*, don't use terraform and don't use artillery.
Normal
Additionally you may only build Slashers and Masons. (Same limitations as AI).
Hard
If this is all too easy for you, give the AI a head start of a few minutes.
*Defenses are immobile units that come with a sidearm.
High Scores
1. 3252 (1:48) by
SnuggleBass Epic Replay 2. 2425 (1:20) by
DeinFreund 
B417049 1 on Comet Catcher Redux 3. 1841 (1:01) by
Flipstip B418770 1 on Comet Catcher ReduxAlternative Leaderboards:
[Spoiler] AI
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AIs have to play by the same rules as humans(medium/hard), the one with the longest headstart wins. They also qualify for the main leaderboard.
Easy Mode
1. 3252 (1:48) by
SnuggleBass Epic Replay2. 2482 (1:22) by @Rafal[ZK]
B417138 1 on Comet Catcher Redux 3. 2425 (1:20) by
DeinFreund B417049 1 on Comet Catcher ReduxHow much of a headstart can you give in easy mode? Do this if you can't handle the limits of medium/hard.
Here you can show off how much of a head start you could give the AI and still win the game.
Troubleshooting
The AI dies on game start
The Java AI Interface failed to initialize. Make sure you have
32 bit java installed. Also delete any duplicate interfaces by deleting the following folder if it exists:
Spring/AI/Interfaces
If this still doesn't fix your issues, you can ask
SnuggleBass or
DeinFreund to host the AI for you.
Feedback
If you experience any issues with the AI, please provide the AI log which you can find at
Spring/CSI.log
How do you think this challenge compares to the 1v3 CCR Challenge? I would assume it is a bit easier, but you have the chance to watch the replay and see what your opponent did differently.
I did not make this a mission because those only work with ZKL and often leads to unexpected issues.
