So, six years after the first release of Destructive Forces, I just had to give this project a proper closure. And what could be better than a working Skirmish AI? I fixed that, as good as I could and did some other things along the way, adding two new factions for example.
This is for manual installation. Please read included README for installation instructions. Or use the automated installer instead. **Please note that you need to rename the Scripts-folder ("<ZH>\Data\Scripts") in order to activate the custom DF Skirmish AI**. I forgot to mention this in the included README.
All previous generals will use their (one)SW and most of them will also use all their special-powers. All generals will actually build a base and attack with faction-specific units (note though that they will not use ALL units available to them), please see the info for the Artillery General since that one is a little special. Note that the above is true when playing with/against a HARD difficulty AI, Easy difficulty was not possible to address within this projects timeframe (even though easy and medium might still work somewhat ok..) AI will NOT build any naval units (that probably requires custom made maps with custom made scripts for DF, takes too much time).
The AI has been tested on HARD difficulty only, and only on official maps (even though custom made maps probably works too) and with starting cash above $20 000.For obvious reasons some generals will pose a greater challenge than others (no it's not unbalanced). Please read the README for further information.
---------Changes since version 1.3---------
General changes:
-Worldbuilder is now functional (just ignore the two errortypes and it'll start)
-All previous factions/generals now has working Skirmish AI.*
-Added two new generals (MOAC ang UG) along with units and structures...
-Lowered science cost for the B3 from two to one
-All sniper rate of fire was decreased
-Lowered cost and build time for the security fence (wall)
-Decreased threshold for general power upgrades
-All China generals can build a maximum of 2 propaganda centers
***China EMP&Naval***
-Screamer - Missile damage bug fixed
-Detractor SW shortcut now working
***USA Tech&Naval***
-The GP heavy airstrike cost lowered to two
-Mammoth tank now requires strategy center
***GLA stealth&naval***
- Militia tank cost lowered from 500 to 300
- Jinjan reinforcements and GPS scrambler shortcuts fixed
***United Arabs***
- T-72 HP and weapon damage increased
- SAM-site no longer requires power
- Cannon defence no longer requires power
- Changes made to the Airship-unit. It now has a very powerful implosion-bomb
***China Infantry General***
- Increased cost for the nuclear missile launcher vehicle
***USA Assault General***
- Pentalaser cost and buildtime increased
***China Artillery General***
- Nuke cannon cost increased by 1000
- Nerfed the SU-34
***USA Commander in cheif***
- Drafted pathfinder now requires pathfinder science
- Can now build drafted colonelBurton and commander
- Fixed non working leaflet drop
***GLA Terror leader***
- Reloadtime for the dirty nuke lowered to 4 minutes
- Reloadtime for the truck-terrorcell increased to 4 minutes
- Terrorwing shortcut now works
- Mig-21 cost and build time decreased, weapon damage increased
***USA Airforce general***
- Readded helicopter reinforcements special power
- Removed particle cannon SW
- Added new Neutron ICBM SW
- Saturation bomber science cost increased to 3
- B1-bomber bomb count decreased
***GLA Toxic warfare general***
- Acid storm SW now also requires the toxinfactory in order to be built
- Acid storm no longer counts as a Superweapon (if you play with restrictions)
- Armoured transport got a huge health increase, also lowered cost
- Acid thunderstorm missing shortcut fixed
B1 bombs decreased? aww! But I liked the insanely overpowered bombers that could cripple a base with only two or three of them!
(Glad to know AF General will require a slight amount of effort now.)
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An update? Holy hell it's been a while...
There was a bug in the first release that made the assault general unplayable (thanks to YourGeezuz for pointing that out). It has been fixed now and I'm uploading the new version now. The working version will have the filename "Destructive Forces V1.4b.zip", notice the "b" after V1.4. Sorry for the inconvenience.
will this work for windows 8?
The customs clearance mode cannot run, which module file can be modified to make it run?
Just noticed that the game actually loads the Default AI-scripts. To load the DF custom scrips you have to rename the Scripts folder named "Scripts" located in "<ZH root directory>\Data\". Rename it to anything, eg. ScriptsBCK. Now the game will load the DF custom AI Scripts. If you do not have this folder in your ZH\Data directory, then the custom AI scripts will load automatically. You can double check this by choosing the United Arabs as an HARD AI opponent. If they build the powerplant (should take max 4 minutes) then the DF Skirmish AI is loaded.
Thanks for this valuable tip Xit. I'll link to it on my blog later
very fun i tried out the UG last nite and wanted to try MOAC but fell asleep x_x so i tried MOAC this morning and wow is all i got to say. I RAN OUT OF ROOM FOR BUILDING STUFF!!! nothing like watching overlord artillery pound the comps to dust. say why did u change the airship? it was epic before now its ok but not as epic
If you play against the artillery general on hard you can be the one being pounded by the overlord artillery, hehe ;). To answer your question, I got some e-mails from ppl complaining about it being too long and causing the game to lag too much, that's why I changed it. But if enough ppl want to have it back the way it was, It can be arranged for another release. Maybe I should release it as an addon for those who want it?
That sounds like a good idea
yeah there was nothing like watchin an airship drop like a fly and blow the comps to hell >:D but yes very good mod keep up the good work.
i noticed something else. when u go to play skrimish as assault gen u get GLA stealth n naval txt. hen u select the stealth and naval u get deathstrikes info. intended or mega typo?
mixed up text strings, not intended :).
i see.
china naval does not get naval yard y?/is mine not right?
You need to build it with the dozer ;)
Ive tried to install this but when the game begins to load, I get a technical difficulties error then the game closes :S. I have no other mods installed, I use Command and Conquer The First Decade and Windows 7, any ideas on how to get it to work. It works normally and after I remove the mod
cancel this didn't realise the second readme, its working now thanks, good mod btw
Finally downloading the mod
can u help to download it please?
It looks quite nice after the first tests. Too bad all generals dont have AI
Now we need some Destructive forces game rooms on Hamachi! Who can host a number of those rooms there? I can only create temporary rooms...
i get a serius error message when i play in challenge mode and i try to builed a marine...
it jumps back to the desktop...
i use windows 7 and didn't have any problams so far.
please help me.
your picture is so creepy!
still downloading! ^.^ thanks for the game! me like domu-kun! i want pancake mod Xd >.< still like it! ^.^ dont worry ill download your mod if you have new one!
i tried installing and the game says serious error every time i try to play
XitArS please help me i can't play the usa mission also ive got an error technical difficulties whenever i try to play the gla mission 1
Guys
why this mods makes game heavy
even im using low graphic settings
other mods working good & with high graphic settings lols
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XitArS,
tnx 4 Gr33t mod ;)
how could i download ehis mod , please sum 1 give me a miror
Download unavailable please help :(
I'm having alot of trouble with this mod. It doesn't work well with my computer I'm getting an error message alot.
the AI is pretty hard, first wave of enemy attack is devastating attack vital building, the music is so cool (is from MGS right ?) the new unit is awesome, China artilery and USA assault have long range unit which I think is cheating. still best mood.
ahhhmmm.. any mirrors???
the above link works
What`s with the creepy pic of a girl?
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thanks great mod
how to download zero hour generals
does toxin general builds a black market on Hard Difficulty
Where is the INI files located.. On the older versions I was able to edit them and change certain features, depending on the gameplay i want. I noticed in the new one they are not in the INI folder and when I place the older ones there it errors out.
When i start the game i get an error message and the game closes. I have copied the Destructive forces file, the install final file and changed name on the script folder.
Anyone know why it doesn't work?? I use windows 8
GUYS I NEED HELP CANT SEE MY CURSOR? PLSSSS
u must be delete the old data file if u still have it u will find Cursors file copy it to the mod data file
a great mod thx dude but i tested it and it seems that united arabs airship dont blow and rebel ambush dont work too if u can fix this ti will be perfect mod
thank u XitArS
make a new update of this mode...:) 2017 stuff..:D
why AI just freeze?