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= Alternative Macro Challenge =
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= Alternative Macro Challenge =
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Wanna proof that you have really understood how the economy of zero-k works? Go ahead and beat this challenge then!
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Wanna proof that you have really understood how the economy of zero-k works? Go ahead and beat this challenge then!
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[img]https://i.imgur.com/oUcZG06.png[/img]
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[img]https://i.imgur.com/oUcZG06.png[/img]
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== What it is ==
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== What it is ==
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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.
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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.
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== Set up ==
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== Set up ==
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[spoiler]First you have to download the custom AI which you can find [url=http://www.mediafire.com/download/oul05v0iqyx2ep9/AI.zip]here[/url].
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[spoiler]First you have to download the custom AI which you can find [url=http://www.mediafire.com/download/oul05v0iqyx2ep9/AI.zip]here[/url].
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Install it by extracting the archive into your SkirmishAI folder. On Windows you will find it under {{{My Documents\My Games\Spring\AI\Skirmish}}}
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Install it by extracting the archive into your SkirmishAI folder. On Windows you will find it under {{{My Documents\My Games\Spring\AI\Skirmish}}}
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on Linux it will be located at {{{~/.spring/AI/Skirmish}}}
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on Linux it will be located at {{{~/.spring/AI/Skirmish}}}
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Restart the lobby to make sure it recognizes the newly installed AI. Then create your own battle room.
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Restart the lobby to make sure it recognizes the newly installed AI. Then create your own battle room.
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In the room chat enter:{{{!setengine 101.0.1-396-gb5854ae}}}
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In the room chat enter:{{{!setengine 101.0.1-396-gb5854ae}}}
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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}}}
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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}}}
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Add the AI to the opposite team, you will find it by the name "CSI" (not CAI).
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Add the AI to the opposite team, you will find it by the name "CSI" (not CAI).
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Now you're ready to go, press Start and have fun!
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Now you're ready to go, press Start and have fun!
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[/spoiler]
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[/spoiler]
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== Rules ==
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== Rules ==
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[spoiler] === Very Easy ===
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[spoiler] === Very Easy ===
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You can play without any limitations.
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You can play without any limitations.
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=== Easy ===
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=== Easy ===
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Play with the Light Vehicle Factory only, don't build any defenses*, don't use terraform and don't use artillery.
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Play with the Light Vehicle Factory only, don't build any defenses*, don't use terraform and don't use artillery.
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=== Normal ===
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=== Normal ===
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Additionally you may only build Slashers and Masons. (Same limitations as AI).
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Additionally you may only build Slashers and Masons. (Same limitations as AI).
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=== Hard ===
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=== Hard ===
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If this is all too easy for you, give the AI a head start of a few minutes.
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If this is all too easy for you, give the AI a head start of a few minutes.
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*Defenses are immobile units that come with a sidearm.
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*Defenses are immobile units that come with a sidearm.
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== High Scores ==
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== High Scores ==
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1. 3252 (1:48) by @SnuggleBass [url=http://www.mediafire.com/download/bcmd5a0yms0of1n/20160530_051508_Comet_Catcher_Redux_101.0.1-396-gb5854ae_develop.sdfz]Epic Replay[/url]
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1. 3252 (1:48) by @SnuggleBass [url=http://www.mediafire.com/download/bcmd5a0yms0of1n/20160530_051508_Comet_Catcher_Redux_101.0.1-396-gb5854ae_develop.sdfz]Epic Replay[/url]
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2. 2425 (1:20) by @DeinFreund @B417049
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2. 2425 (1:20) by @DeinFreund @B417049
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3.
1841
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0:00)
by
@Flipstip
@418770
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3.
1841
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1:01)
by
@Flipstip
@B418770
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Alternative Leaderboards:[spoiler]
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Alternative Leaderboards:[spoiler]
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=== AI ===
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=== AI ===
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1. ---
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2. ---
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3. ---
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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.
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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.
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=== Easy Mode ===
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=== Easy Mode ===
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1. 3252 (1:48) by @SnuggleBass [url=http://www.mediafire.com/download/bcmd5a0yms0of1n/20160530_051508_Comet_Catcher_Redux_101.0.1-396-gb5854ae_develop.sdfz]Epic Replay[/url]
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1. 3252 (1:48) by @SnuggleBass [url=http://www.mediafire.com/download/bcmd5a0yms0of1n/20160530_051508_Comet_Catcher_Redux_101.0.1-396-gb5854ae_develop.sdfz]Epic Replay[/url]
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2. 2482 (1:22) by @Rafal[ZK] @B417138
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2. 2482 (1:22) by @Rafal[ZK] @B417138
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3. 2425 (1:20) by @DeinFreund @B417049
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3. 2425 (1:20) by @DeinFreund @B417049
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How much of a headstart can you give in easy mode? Do this if you can't handle the limits of medium/hard.
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How much of a headstart can you give in easy mode? Do this if you can't handle the limits of medium/hard.
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[/spoiler]
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Here you can show off how much of a head start you could give the AI and still win the game.
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Here you can show off how much of a head start you could give the AI and still win the game.
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== Troubleshooting ==
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== Troubleshooting ==
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=== The AI dies on game start ===
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=== The AI dies on game start ===
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The Java AI Interface failed to initialize. Make sure you have [url=http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/jre7-downloads-1880261.html]32 bit java[/url] installed. Also delete any duplicate interfaces by deleting the following folder if it exists:
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The Java AI Interface failed to initialize. Make sure you have [url=http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/jre7-downloads-1880261.html]32 bit java[/url] installed. Also delete any duplicate interfaces by deleting the following folder if it exists:
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{{{Spring/AI/Interfaces}}}
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{{{Spring/AI/Interfaces}}}
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If this still doesn't fix your issues, you can ask @SnuggleBass or @DeinFreund to host the AI for you.
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If this still doesn't fix your issues, you can ask @SnuggleBass or @DeinFreund to host the AI for you.
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== Feedback ==
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== Feedback ==
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If you experience any issues with the AI, please provide the AI log which you can find at {{{Spring/CSI.log}}}
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If you experience any issues with the AI, please provide the AI log which you can find at {{{Spring/CSI.log}}}
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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.
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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.
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I did not make this a mission because those only work with ZKL and often leads to unexpected issues.
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I did not make this a mission because those only work with ZKL and often leads to unexpected issues.
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Alternative Macro Challenge