Albert Posted August 28, 2003 Share Posted August 28, 2003 Zach Matley has released the binary for the Tank AI demo shown at the recent Austin Gaming Expo. Tank AI is a version of Atari's Combat that pits you against a computer-controlled tank (the original version of the game requires two players). Tank AI will only feature the Tank game of Combat, but several unique mazes will be included. You can download the Tank AI demo here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanJr Posted August 28, 2003 Share Posted August 28, 2003 Neat-o. So for the sake of argument, is Tank AI a Hack or a Homebrew? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Mitchell Posted August 28, 2003 Share Posted August 28, 2003 Fantastic! Finally a one person Combat! I really think this program is neat! Here's hoping that Zach puts in an option for two lever tread control .. and maybe reverse motion too. This hack will be a tribute to the arcade version of Atari Tank! Rob Mitchell, Atlanta, GA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Zumwalt Posted August 28, 2003 Share Posted August 28, 2003 So for the sake of argument, is Tank AI a Hack or a Homebrew? That point was debated for some time after I "leaked" the first release over a month ago. It was finaly concluded, that it falls into a new catagory of "modified". This means, not only was an original used, and altered, but that new code was added. Berzerk Voice Enhanced is another to fit this catagory. The new two joystick version of former single controller games would also meet this catagory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeeknPoke Posted August 28, 2003 Share Posted August 28, 2003 its good fun, very impressive and has a great feel of playing against someone. Although I beat the computer 21-2 on my first go, I take it the difficulty will be beefed up in the other selectable games on the cart. very good fun and well worth waiting all these years for! Lee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan Posted August 28, 2003 Share Posted August 28, 2003 its good fun, very impressive and has a great feel of playing against someone. Although I beat the computer 21-2 on my first go, I take it the difficulty will be beefed up in the other selectable games on the cart. very good fun and well worth waiting all these years for! Lee The demo AI seems to only seek out the other player. It doesn't seem to do any evasive stuff. This makes it pretty easy to kill as it rounds a corner. I guess the next step would be to determine when the human player has an open shot at the AI player. -Bry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeeknPoke Posted August 28, 2003 Share Posted August 28, 2003 aha! pardon me then! as a demo it is good stuff to look forward too again! Lee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SS Posted August 28, 2003 Share Posted August 28, 2003 Sweet! I can hardly wait for a final version with true AI! Right now, it’s too easy just to wait in a cul-de-sac and blast your opponent away when he comes near. Keep up the great work, Zach! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goochman Posted August 29, 2003 Share Posted August 29, 2003 Does this also have a 2 player mode to enjoy the new mazes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zach Posted August 29, 2003 Share Posted August 29, 2003 Thanks for recognizing that this is just a demo. Indeed the next step is to make the game more challenging. I've been corresponding with one of the homebrewers who has some really good ideas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spector Posted August 29, 2003 Share Posted August 29, 2003 I remember this being brought up a while ago and someone said it couldn't be done, so it will be interesting to see if a challenging version of the game gets made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATARI TROLL Posted August 30, 2003 Share Posted August 30, 2003 So glad to see an updated version...Thanks Albert & Zach!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Random Terrain Posted August 30, 2003 Share Posted August 30, 2003 As most other people, I always wished Combat had one player variations. I have the next project for Zach Matley, making a one player version of Super Challenge Football: http://www.atariage.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=32881 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwh Posted August 30, 2003 Share Posted August 30, 2003 Does this also have a 2 player mode to enjoy the new mazes? Sounds like Atari Age needs another contest like the one that made Minature Golf + a reality.New and better Combat mazes made by people who play the game...doesn't get much better than that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted August 30, 2003 Author Share Posted August 30, 2003 Sounds like Atari Age needs another contest like the one that made Minature Golf + a reality.New and better Combat mazes made by people who play the game...doesn't get much better than that. That sounds like a good idea, maybe a special version of Combat could be made that allows for more mazes. It'll have to wait until after this contest, though. ..Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Nathan Strum Posted August 30, 2003 Share Posted August 30, 2003 I have the next project for Zach Matley, making a one player version of Super Challenge Football:http://www.atariage.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=32881 I'd love to see a one player Super Challenge Baseball! I loved that game, but it was a drag always having to find someone else to play with. Tank AI is very promising, indeed. As pointed out, it's pretty easy to skunk the computer at this point, but it's still fun having that other tank chasing you around for the first time after 25 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zach Posted August 31, 2003 Share Posted August 31, 2003 That sounds like a good idea, maybe a special version of Combat could be made that allows for more mazes. I like this idea too. A two player Combat with extra mazes would certainly take less time than Tank AI. I could get it done quickly, even though it would take more than just a graphics hack. Note that original combat mazes are symmetrical both vertically and horizontally. As the Tank AI demo shows, there is capacity for vertical symmetry only. In addition, it will take some adjustment to give Combat room for more than just the original four playfields. Albert, let's talk aout this more when you get a chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goochman Posted September 1, 2003 Share Posted September 1, 2003 Wheres the editor - Im ready to design! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zach Posted September 1, 2003 Share Posted September 1, 2003 The editor is on my hard disk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zach Posted September 30, 2003 Share Posted September 30, 2003 ...and now Albert has a copy of the editor. I think we could be seeing a contest real soon. :wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Csonicgo Posted September 30, 2003 Share Posted September 30, 2003 whoa! contest huh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted September 30, 2003 Author Share Posted September 30, 2003 whoa! contest huh? Yes, indeed. ..Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATARI TROLL Posted September 30, 2003 Share Posted September 30, 2003 I'm ready to enter and order the game. Damn, you mean we have to wait....jk Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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