Most often players thought the partner AI was too stupid to execute the command, when in fact the AI was actually refusing to advance because it was too dangerous. The AI was acting intelligently, but the players weren't receiving adequate feedback and as a result concluded that their AI partner wasn't smart enough to respond. We addressed this issue by implementing positive audio feedback. When your partner can't carry out a command it will now indicate why with an audio prompt. Players still won't be able to kamikaze their partner into certain death, but they also won't be left wondering why Salem or Rios is taking cover despite commands to advance.
It all makes sense now. I have tried to get the AI to run like hell through enemies so I could shoot at their back. It takes me a little while to aim, my accuracy is like 5 shots fired, one actually hit. In retrospect, it's hilarious that the AI was in the right when I smacked him for non-compliance
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As the community coordinator for Army of Two it's basically my job to make sure all the fans are happy, and help them with anything they might need (if it's within my ability). It's great to see an active community like this, especially since you regularly post a lot of creative stuff!
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Most often players thought the partner AI was too stupid to execute the command, when in fact the AI was actually refusing to advance because it was too dangerous. The AI was acting intelligently, but the players weren't receiving adequate feedback and as a result concluded that their AI partner wasn't smart enough to respond. We addressed this issue by implementing positive audio feedback. When your partner can't carry out a command it will now indicate why with an audio prompt. Players still won't be able to kamikaze their partner into certain death, but they also won't be left wondering why Salem or Rios is taking cover despite commands to advance.
It all makes sense now. I have tried to get the AI to run like hell through enemies so I could shoot at their back. It takes me a little while to aim, my accuracy is like 5 shots fired, one actually hit. In retrospect, it's hilarious that the AI was in the right when I smacked him for non-compliance ( ... )
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As the community coordinator for Army of Two it's basically my job to make sure all the fans are happy, and help them with anything they might need (if it's within my ability). It's great to see an active community like this, especially since you regularly post a lot of creative stuff!
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