Where to learn about enemy game algorithms (like Starcraft/Warcraft)?

Question

I would like to learn about games (strategy) algorithms especially about how do enemies algorithms works ?

Is there any good place for beginners?

Answer 1

There are many aspects for AI in strategy games, but keep in mind that there is a big difference between Realistic AI and AI that makes a game fun to play. Cheat where you can while not making it obvious to the player that the enemy is cheating.

AI Game Programming Wisdom books http://www.aiwisdom.com/

• AI Game Programming Wisdom
• AI Game Programming Wisdom 2
• AI Game Programming Wisdom 3
• AI Game Programming Wisdom 4

Also gamedev.net has a huge collection on AI articles and a good forum with lots of information. (http://www.gamedev.net)

Game Programming Gems feature a section on AI as well, but when AI is what you want, go with the AI Game Programming Wisdom books.

Here is an overview on RTS specific articles: http://www.aiwisdom.com/ai_genrerts.html Also look at Pathfinding, possibly some neural networks / genetic algorithms when you want to play with that, although it might be a bit overkill when you're just starting out.