Curse

Mr_Cynical · Jan 17, 2007, 03:26 PM // 15:26

OK, another hero AI flaw here: they don't notice when they can't cast spells. I'm taking one of my Sousuke-equipped characters through Factions atm (it's actually a Factions MM which I took to Elona just to get heros), and the AI can't cope with Shadow Form. Whenever an enemy 'sin uses it, Sousuke will repeatedly try to cast spells - and I mean at least twice per second - resulting in an annoying as hell clicking sound (from all the 'spell denied'-type messages).

Sure, it ain't costing him any energy (since Shadow Form prevents the spell from beginning to cast, unlike Spell Breaker) but the noise is annoying and surely he could switch targets?

Yanman.be · Jan 17, 2007, 03:32 PM // 15:32

Are you sure it' s Shadow Form?

From wiki:
Like Spell Breaker, spells cast at a creature with Shadow Form on will not only fail, but will cost the caster their energy cost as well.

So...?

strcpy · Jan 17, 2007, 09:27 PM // 21:27

They attack whatever target you do, if they did otherwise there would be tons and tons of complaints. There are far fewer places following your lead is wrong than where them choosing their own targets is wrong. That is life with the AI and why they tend to only be as good or bad as you are.

You switch targets, call it, and they should be OK. Though there currently is a bug where they do not always follow you.

Amy Awien · Jan 18, 2007, 12:16 AM // 00:16

And you can lock them on another target with a button on their controlpanel.

I Phoenix I · Jan 18, 2007, 12:29 AM // 00:29

Uh...disable his skills? lol...

Just lock Sousuke onto a different target.

Servant of Kali · Jan 18, 2007, 09:15 PM // 21:15

Why are you playing with Sousuke anyway? I would always pick Jin over him cause she was cooler and he was bleh.

And as for his competence, this is what Sousuke says from time to time:

"I've never cast this before. Hang on!"
(i laughed when i saw that)

Seriously, why would u pick him?

Mr_Cynical · Jan 30, 2007, 01:58 PM // 13:58

I picked him because I am an Elem and I wanted to have an Elem hero (this is a Tyrian char, and I had no intention of playing through NF with it to get Zhed)

Angel Netherborn · Jan 31, 2007, 08:51 AM // 08:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by Servant of Kali

Seriously, why would u pick him?

Because with Sousuke and Zhed, you can go dual SF.

Mr_Cynical · Feb 01, 2007, 11:22 PM // 23:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by Angel Netherborn

Because with Sousuke and Zhed, you can go dual SF.

Hadn't thought of that one (although I am doing it with my character and Sousuke) - Zhed + Sousuke + my Elem char. Mmm... barbeque

Crazyvietguy · Feb 01, 2007, 11:42 PM // 23:42

And the solution to your problem is target another enemy. Obviously if your targeting an Shadow Form/Spell Breaker/Obsidian Flesh user.. Sousuke isnt the dumb one.

And.. if the clicking sound bothers you, turn off the sound.