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[Suggestion] Bots in PvP game modes.#441

The GIFs posted in this devlog made me think that the work on enemy M.A.S.S. units could also be used not only for the PvE aspect of the game (aka the single-player and co-op aspects of the game), but also the PvP mode of the game.

Now, I know some people will disagree with this suggestion because to them, PvP is only when humans play against other humans, but AI-controlled players are still players.

My arguments in favour of this suggestion are as follows:

  • All online games/modes that don’t use the “game as a service” model have to face declining player bases sooner or later (and even then, GaaS aren’t immune to that), which means that finding PvP games will become harder and harder as time goes on.
  • Not everyone has access to an internet connection that’s permanent and/or stable, and online servers can become inaccessible for a variety of reasons (maintenance, discontinued service, etc…). Bots would allow PvP to be playable 24/7/365, regardless of network status.
  • People who want to play with friends exclusively might not have enough friends to fill a lobby. Empty slots could then be filled by bots to still allow games to start.
4 years ago
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4 years ago