[Release] BlackmesaEPF Waypoint, BlackmesaEPF rcw for sc4.6 (4.7) Options

[madmax2]

Hey Guys,

As promised, here is a waypoint for BlackmesaEPF . It's a fun combat map. I didn't waypoint the bots to do everything this time, partly by choice & partly out of nessesity. See the included readme for details.

I figured out how to do an extendable bridge, without the bots running off the end of it before it's extended (where to place the opens later wpt/path). Also, got the bots going up the lift without crushing themselves, most of the time. Seems like the bots work better on lifts in svencoop than they ever did in natural selections. At least I seem to be having more success on the lifts. Even saw 2 bots go up the lift at the same time perfectly, more than once. They almost allways send it back down, if they live.

It almost seems like they have a memory or learn the lifts too, not sure? Now maybe I just got the bottom & top lift waypoints in the right place, finally (haven't moved the (red)lift waypoint that is just off the bottom of the lift, in several edits). But it seemed, as I was editing other areas, and the bots were running around at the same time, they would be crushing themselves at this lift. At least twice, before the next game, I deleted most the rcbot temporary files (map rcv & bot_playerids.ini, & brn's, rcr's, rld's in botprofiles folder). Then the bots seemed to work much better at the bottom of the lift, stepping back to the red lift waypoint all the way clear of a decending lift. It almost looked like they just got faster at moving out of the way? Just an observation I thought I'd mention, in case anyone wants to comment?

Anyways, the waypoint works fairly good, I may tweak/update the waypoint at a later date, or when sc4.7 gets released? (done)

Comments welcome...

Have a blast playing,
madmax2

[edit] This rcw is for sc4.6 & older only. Use the updated rcw in post 3 for sc4.7 & newer...

[madmax2]

I should of checked this earlier, this rcw needs to be updated for sc4.7 (map layout changes around cafeteria area). I'm fixing it now, it should be ready for release soon (day or so) ...

[madmax2]

Here is an updated waypoint for the sc4.7 map blackmesaEPF . Use the rcw from the first post for sc4.6 and older.

The main differences in the map/rcw is from the first supply room though the cafeteria. Bots will now use multiple paths through the cafeteria. Bots do backtrack (loop) some in this area, but eventually get to the end of the hallway past the lasers. Because of the looping, I recommend a minimum of 2 bots. Also, they will often split up in the cafeteria and attack from 2 directions. Overall, it works fairly well...

[edit 12-22-13] I verified this rcw works good in sc4.8 too, no new problems found...

Have fun,
madmax2