Reddit sparks debate: Are AI-driven armies the next big leap in gaming?
Strategy gamers demand smarter AI after decades of 'cardboard' opponents...
Deep Dive
A Reddit user asks if there are exciting developments in AI gaming—like AI communities or AI-controlled armies—noting that strategy games often have terrible AI with soldiers running in circles. They wonder about advancements such as boids or entire villages of AI characters, and express enthusiasm for what AI could bring to gaming (clarifying they're not looking for a VR wife).
Key Points
- AlphaStar (DeepMind) revolutionized RTS AI by beating top StarCraft II players with reinforcement learning.
- NVIDIA ACE enables NPCs to generate contextual dialogue via large language models, moving beyond scripted responses.
- Total War series now uses tactical AI that evaluates formations and terrain, reducing 'running in circles' behavior.
Why It Matters
Smarter AI could transform strategy games, making opponents unpredictable and enabling dynamic, emergent narratives.