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Chewbacca Defense · Mar 26, 2007, 06:27 PM // 18:27

Just a brainstorming/suggestion idea for GW2. Implementation of a scripting based system for the use in:

Hero/Pet/Henchmen AI
Full End User GUI

Example would be an implementation of the LUA API in GW. I've read that WoW implements the LUA system for the WoW GUI, so this is definitely possible. Another example could be the GUI implementation of Quake 3, where everything from graphic assets to UI controls could be developed.

Another example is the Henchmen AI in Baldur's Gate II, which allowed for minimal scripting.

Benefits for the community:

End user controls the intelligence/lack of intelligence of AI
GUI improvements also controlled by end user
Creates a modding community

Benefits for ANet:

Storing the end-user scripts on their Database would allow them to data mine end-user AI scripts to find improvements to their own AI scripts. The end user community contains a gold mine of creative people, why not use it to your advantage.

Challenges:

End user issues may increase. For example, if end user codes an infinite loop in their script and this causes a drop in performance, the end user may tie up ANet support resources.
Customizable Pet AI could lead to more botting, since drops would be rewarded to pet owner.

Mr. G · Mar 26, 2007, 06:45 PM // 18:45

to....bot-ie

Knightsaber Sith · Mar 26, 2007, 06:47 PM // 18:47

It'll never happen. Modding is a no-no.

tenshi_strife · Mar 27, 2007, 05:59 PM // 17:59

i would like this but chances of this happening is very small..... i can see so much farming done with scripts.

OhCrapLions · Mar 28, 2007, 04:51 AM // 04:51

I do feel the heroes need better AI but this looks like its bound for farming.

Bryant Again · Mar 28, 2007, 05:02 AM // 05:02

While we already have gotten someplace with scripting - being able to save builds, for example - this is something that does not sit well with me, farming being the biggest.

MithranArkanere · Mar 28, 2007, 02:47 PM // 14:47

One thng is to make your MM not to raise another Flesh Golem until the last is dead...

Other is to make them do all the job...

Swampgirl Inez · Mar 28, 2007, 02:55 PM // 14:55

Please post GW2 ideas and discussions here:
http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/s...php?t=10135261