The AI and the fear of cannister shot

**Freakk** · 03-17-2009, 16:47

This same thing happened to me when i was playing last night as Russia, only it was the Persians who turned around once I selected canister shot.

**RZST** · 03-17-2009, 17:00

well, if you think about it. the infantry could have seen your men changing ammo type....

but, more than likely, theres a dutch guy in your back watching your every move. better check it out.

**Sheogorath** · 03-17-2009, 17:04

The ETW AI seems to cheat an awful lot...bypassing interception zones, getting extra cash, omniscience as to the campaign map, amazingly accurate artillery...

I dont think it wants us to win, guys

**Dayve** · 03-17-2009, 17:23

I've noticed this in every single battle i've ever played where i use artillery. Look for a unit of cavalry that has stood still for a long period of time, usually the enemy general, select your big guns, mouse over him, and watch him begin to run in a random direction as soon as you right click.

He does it every single time.

Tell your big guns to stop, then when he settles and stands still again, fire and watch him move out of the way. Repeat, repeat, repeat.

I noticed this the first day i got the game. Doesn't really bother me, artillery shells are so incredibly inaccurate that it doesn't matter whether he runs or stays in position, there's still only a (pulling a complete percentage out of my ass here) 5% chance that each individual cannonball will actually hit him.

**0rly?** · 03-17-2009, 18:07

Originally Posted by Dayve

There's still only a (pulling a complete percentage out of my ass here) 5% chance that each individual cannonball will actually hit him.

Hell they do say 90.56% of all statistics are made up on the spot

**IvarrWolfsong** · 03-17-2009, 18:34

The ai also does this with cavalry charges. Next time light inf moves toward your lines, order a heavy cavalry or lancers to charge it. Befor your cavalry even moves, the light inf will be scurrying back to safety