Author Topic: MrJake's Interminable Questions Thread (Read 33626 times)

MrJake · « **on:** 02 October 2017, 13:39:44 »

The Bot doesn't choose Infantry units. I think I remember telling it not to, but now I can't find the option. Isn't there a check box somewhere?

NickAragua · « **Reply #1 on:** 02 October 2017, 13:42:24 »

Unfortunately, AtB does not currently generate infantry units.

However, there's nothing preventing you from adding a few randomly generated ones to scenarios where you feel it's appropriate.

MrJake · « **Reply #2 on:** 02 October 2017, 14:09:27 »

Thx, Nick.

Of course, now I think I'm losing my mind, since I can see that check box sooooo clearly.

:o :o :o

MrJake · « **Reply #3 on:** 02 October 2017, 14:12:17 »

Is there a way to increase time allotted to repair tasks in order to get a bonus on the subsequent roll?

Rince Wind · « **Reply #4 on:** 02 October 2017, 14:24:44 »

Yes, right click on the thing in question, the choices should be pretty obvious.

MrJake · « **Reply #5 on:** 02 October 2017, 19:01:32 »

Thank you, Mr. Wind. You are a gentleman and a scholar, I am sure.

PS: And, I really should have spotted that myself. Sorry about that.

MrJake · « **Reply #6 on:** 02 October 2017, 19:44:44 »

Probability Question:

For skills that don't have a Natural Aptitude coded for them (all except gunnery/pilot), how much of a bonus would you give to mimic the ability?

MrJake · « **Reply #7 on:** 02 October 2017, 23:35:27 »

Is there any way to add time to customization or refit rolls?

Edit: I swear I rclicked on everything I could think of.

NickAragua · « **Reply #8 on:** 02 October 2017, 23:45:24 »

Nope.

On the plus side, the only thing you lose with failure is time.

MrJake · « **Reply #9 on:** 03 October 2017, 15:20:15 »

How difficult is it to edit the number of units required to "fill" a lance?

I'm trying to figure out how to make the AtB system more "Knight-Errant" friendly.

EDIT: Never mind. Found it.

MrJake · « **Reply #10 on:** 04 October 2017, 00:14:20 »

"This part is not currently available to your unit."

Whyyyyy?

EDIT: Nevermind. Found it, too.

EDIT: I still don't understand it, tho. Why restrict sales to only when you're on a contract? I always envisioned the Battletech Universe to be awash in military hardware. No?

MrJake · « **Reply #11 on:** 04 October 2017, 13:54:35 »

Is there anyway to add time to Maintenance Rolls?

NickAragua · « **Reply #12 on:** 04 October 2017, 16:13:00 »

I wish. Best I can say is check the option for "damage parts by margin of failure" and "damage only lowest quality parts". And maybe set the margin of failure to 5 or 6 instead of 3.

As for parts when off-contract, if your company is a bunch of no-name scrubs with no connections, it makes sense that nobody will sell to you. Once you get to dragoons rating C or so, you'll be fine.

MrJake · « **Reply #13 on:** 04 October 2017, 19:04:38 »

Ha!

What about adding additional tech teams? Is that coded? And kosher? And cool?

Oh! I'm using CO Unit rules. Do you know what number will cause people to stop selling?

MrJake · « **Reply #14 on:** 04 October 2017, 20:59:55 »

Is there any skill that allows you to negotiate Salvage Rights?

NickAragua · « **Reply #15 on:** 04 October 2017, 21:02:12 »

Nope.

MrJake · « **Reply #16 on:** 05 October 2017, 13:03:13 »

Arrrrrggghhhh. I wants me pirate booty. ALL me pirate booty.

MrJake · « **Reply #17 on:** 05 October 2017, 19:35:07 »

Is there a trick to get the bot to start operating again after loading a saved game? Or is it just me?

EDIT: So I logged in using the bots name and could run the rest of the match manually. Now to figure out how to get the bot to take over....

NickAragua · « **Reply #18 on:** 05 October 2017, 20:00:50 »

Game -> Replace Player

MrJake · « **Reply #19 on:** 06 October 2017, 23:14:58 »

Well, that was easier than the work around that I came up with....

Yep. That was ridiculously easy.

MrJake · « **Reply #20 on:** 06 October 2017, 23:59:18 »

Is there a way to automate the process of assigning pre-existing damage to units based on the Era Rules in Interstellar Ops?

Hammer · « **Reply #21 on:** 07 October 2017, 09:32:21 »

Quote from: MrJake on 06 October 2017, 23:59:18

Is there a way to automate the process of assigning pre-existing damage to units based on the Era Rules in Interstellar Ops?

Nope, nothing coded for it. But has been discussed.

MrJake · « **Reply #22 on:** 07 October 2017, 13:53:10 »

Consider this one vote in favor. It takes...a while...manually. :o

Next Question: Do additional ranks beyond the first in Astech provide a benefit?

Rince Wind · « **Reply #23 on:** 07 October 2017, 15:17:06 »

MrJake · « **Reply #24 on:** 07 October 2017, 19:57:27 »

Is there any way to improve retention rates? Can I pay more? Or something?

MrJake · « **Reply #25 on:** 07 October 2017, 19:59:16 »

I found a typo. Is that the sort of thing that any of the devs want to be bothered with? If so, is there a thread for small things like that?

Hammer · « **Reply #26 on:** 07 October 2017, 22:46:57 »

Quote from: MrJake on 07 October 2017, 19:59:16

I found a typo. Is that the sort of thing that any of the devs want to be bothered with? If so, is there a thread for small things like that?

Post the typo here and where you found it. I’ll look at it.

MrJake · « **Reply #27 on:** 08 October 2017, 17:07:50 »

Marketplace>Purchase Parts>All>Prothetic (sic) Laser

Hammer · « **Reply #28 on:** 08 October 2017, 18:20:35 »

Quote from: MrJake on 08 October 2017, 17:07:50

Marketplace>Purchase Parts>All>Prothetic (sic) Laser

Thanks it will be fixed for the next release.

RahTol · « **Reply #29 on:** 08 October 2017, 21:49:22 »

Quote from: MrJake on 07 October 2017, 19:57:27

Is there any way to improve retention rates? Can I pay more? Or something?

Use shares and increase the "share %" for the contract, located at the top of the contract box before you accept it.

Otherwise you can modify all rolls or individual rolls to shift the attrition rates more to your taste. Keep in mind there is no such thing as "cheating" in ATB, the established rules are guidelines and designed primarily for experienced players looking for a challenge. You are expected to change them to suit your own style and what you consider fun, otherwise all the options would not exist to let you "cheat" so much.