Adding bot in ze

[ImNothing]

So basically the idea is to add artificial intelligence to the ZE server, so that we could potentially bring new player to come, cause i think the more popular of the server, there will be more player willing to join instead of a dead server. And also, see bot fighting each other in ze would be interesting. What do you think?

[Tyymunk]

Interesting idea, however I'm not sure if it's possible to add what you're suggesting. Bots in CS:GO don't and probably would never behave like players. They would not push forward like a human or chase like a zombie.

 

Also we don't want AI weebs :/

[IntenseFajita]

We used to have bot zombies back in the day, iirc. They were fun-ish, and worked as intended because they only have knives, so their only purpose is to chase and stab players. It wouldn't be a bad idea if the server population was very low, but ZE can get filled up very easily - so they need to be culled as real players join. They would only work as zombies though, as ZE maps are complex and require the humans to go from point A to point B. The AI doesn't know how to navigate these maps without players actively using commands like "Follow me."

 

They would only *barely* work as humans if the maps were stationary defense-type maps, because at least the CSGO AI knows how to hide. Unfortunately, I think this also means the zombies would try to hide on a ZE map, basically delaying the game or allowing humans to win.

[Wesker]

I believe you are talking about Zombie Riot servers, where the maps are designed with bots in mind (and with Navigation meshes that ZE maps don't have). Zombie bots come in waves and it feels much more like Left 4 Dead.

Examples:

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We would need to add a separate map group and additional plugins for this to work, at which point we might as well get a new server for it.

[ImNothing]

I believe my idea can be visualize in a game call counter strike nexon zombie, in that game, there is a mode call pve zombie infection mode, where there is bots use in the game. But thx to those above, i think adding bot into ze would be a hard task and time costly since there is no map naviagtion mesh in all the ze map. We should end the discussion here. Thank you all for your time.

[Jarex]

I think it's a good idea. However, based on previous posts, technical issue is the biggest problem. I played cs zombie games before and even in defensive maps human bots die very quickly and soon you are alone. Another problem is that zombie bots are "wall hacking" and they know exactly where you are so it's impossible to hide except you hide in a secrete spot.