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Version 1.6: Improved AI

Merc Tactics
A downloadable game for Windows, macOS, and Linux

We are releasing version 1.6 today. 

  • The Main improvement in this version is the AI:
    • The AI has been upgraded with a more flexible algorithm. It is now "task based". There are 3 main attack tasks: stand-off attack, zerg attack and flank attack, along with several other tasks (pick up weapon, investigate noise, patrol, etc.)
    • Each task is given a score depending of various factors and the task with the highest score is executed first.
    • This make the AI smarter and also more unpredictable. 
  • Other improvements
    • UI improved selection of enemy versus creation of path
    • Option to disable selection of path with left button mouse click ( for users that prefer to create path by dragging)
    • improve grenade explosion particle effects
  • Bug fixes:
    • using rotate button and dropping or requiping caused turn to hang
    • problems caused when soldier throws grenade and trys to move immediately after
    • remember to run cutscene even if first battle is aborted, or restarted
    • overwatch decals not displayed when changing position

Game saves are compatible with the previous version

Files

  • MercTacticsDemoBeta1.6.app.zip 145 MB
    May 08, 2023
  • MercTacticsDemoSetupBeta1.6.exe 141 MB
    May 08, 2023
  • MercTacticsDemoBeta1.6.tar.gz 142 MB
    May 08, 2023
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