[Mod] (AOM)'s Delayed AI turn

[Gedemon]

This is an unfinished BepInEx plugin @(AOM) was working on before he stopped playing, and thanks to him I was able to complete it using his project's code.

When the option is set to "Humans First" in the "Pace" screen, all humans players will be able to complete their turns before the AIs

Spoiler :

Once you've finished your turn, the "Start AI turn" button will be active, the AIs won't play before all humans players have pressed it.

Battle you've started against the AI and your diplomatic proposals and demands will be resolved after the button is pressed.

During the AI turn you'll be able to manage those battles and answer diplomacy proposals/demands from the AI, then the turn will end as usual.

Here is a small video showing the very first version of the mod tested in local MP

Download link and installation instructions on mod.io

 

[NombreyApellido]

This sounds amazing! Thanks Gedemon and AOM! I will be playing the game again after a long break now

 

[Gedemon]

thanks, I had some run with it, seems to be fine so the link has moved to mod.io, but let me know if you have any issues.

 

[NombreyApellido]

No issues at all, it works flawlessly so far! I got to say, this completely transforms the game's single player experience from the frustrating (fake-ish) shared turn to a more traditional turn based gameplay... Those invasive banners aren't a hurdle to overcome any more and the AI speed cheat is now a non issue.

Again, thank you both for sharing your amazing work with the community!

 

[NombreyApellido]

The only very minor detail that this great mod could use is a tweak to the AI Turn trigger having priority over the mandatory War Resolution menu. Right now, the player isn't able to start the last few battles/sieges against a zero support enemy because of the "Waiting for confirmation" required step.

I've been having a blast with it. To me, it's a fantastic addition to the game since it improves on many design choices that felt weird to say the least.