Red spawning problem in MP?

Jack Dandy · Post by **Jack Dandy** » Wed May 18, 2011 6:09 pm

Maybe it's just me, but I've noticed that red spawns don't occure as much in MP as they do in SP.
Far less, really.
Is it supposed to be that way?

Also- general AI complaint time! Can the enemies somehow be configured to fly at over 1100 Velocity? I can outrun them without even trying!

Rush · Post by **Rush** » Wed May 18, 2011 6:20 pm

Vonari and "advanced" enemies fly at that speed already, but it's still not enough

Actually, i think the AI should be improved in some way, maybe with different levels of "skill": rookie in the central systems, "aces" in warzones, Pearl and such, to give us a better challenge

Jack Dandy · Post by **Jack Dandy** » Wed May 18, 2011 6:44 pm

Yeah. Even the "Ace" enemies always keep that speed, I hardly notice them.

Avenger · Post by **Avenger** » Wed May 18, 2011 9:57 pm

Mostly because of the ADS multiplier things seem a tad too easy, you can even fly 6x faster then the fastest missile.

Jack Dandy · Post by **Jack Dandy** » Wed May 18, 2011 10:58 pm

I just achieve those speeds with the afterburner.

Would be cool to see more "brave" AI enemies, but it's probably tough to program them to go faster, what with the inertia system and all. They'd probably go and fling themselves into nearby suns.

Still, crossing my fingers from some more challenging AI!

Post by **DaveK** » Thu May 19, 2011 8:12 am

oops - we're heading back to the "I find it too easy, so please make it harder for everyone" view, explored in recent threads. If IDS multiplier makes you too fast then don't use it - then AI will be able to catch you and the missiles will overhaul you. I fight when I have to as I go around my everyday activities - trade & exploring. I don't want to have to fight harder, thank you. It's enough to be in the middle of absolutely nowhere, and hostiles pop up to say "goodbye!"

I like the idea of AI skills reflecting the system so that combat dedicated pilots still get a thrill. Explorers like me will just have to watch our tail!

Post by **DaveK** » Thu May 19, 2011 8:13 am

ps - do reds spawn less often in MP? It would make MP more attractive for solo as less as combined ops!

:)

Avenger · Post by **Avenger** » Thu May 19, 2011 11:46 am

From post: 107460, Topic: tid=7592, author=Jack Dandy wrote:I just achieve those speeds with the afterburner.

Yes, you can do that too.........if you love wasting tons of fuel.

Using the IDS Multiplier is the more controlled way to boost your speed.

Post by **Marvin** » Thu May 19, 2011 6:32 pm

From post: 107496, Topic: tid=7592, author=DaveK wrote:ps - do reds spawn less often in MP? It would make MP more attractive for solo as less as combined ops! :)

Having been forced into SP until I get the upgrade running properly, I must admit it sure seems like it. Except, of course, you never need worry about another player entering your sector, causing an immediate spawn of numerous Reds.