Game Development Reference
In-Depth Information
Parameters:
Dude
Distance
Dist. to Det.
Weapon
Baddie
150
100
Machine Gun
Evilmeister
150
100
Machine Gun
Boss Man
150
100
Machine Gun
Results:
Name
Weapon
Threat
Urgency
Score
Baddie
Pistol
754.6
0.369
2,044.7
Baddie
M/G
6.9
0.369
18.8
Baddie
Shotgun
754.6
0.369
2,044.7
Baddie
R/L
7.0
0.369
19.0
Evilmeister
Pistol
753.1
0.369
2,040.8
Evilmeister
M/G
6.6
0.369
18.1
Evilmeister
Shotgun
753.1
0.369
2,040.8
Evilmeister
R/L
6.7
0.369
18.3
Boss Man
Pistol
752.7
0.369
2,039.6
Boss Man
M/G
7.4
0.369
20.1
Boss Man
Shotgun
752.7
0.369
2,039.6
Boss Man
R/L
7.5
0.369
20.4
As we can see, because all the Dudes are at the same distance and using the
same weapon, their threat ratios are very similar. The difference comes from two
factors. First, the differences in their accuracy rates adjusts how much damage they
can do to us. Boss Man will be a little more dangerous to us, and Baddie will be
slightly less so.
Second, the different types of Dudes have different amounts of health (50, 75,
and 100). This makes a significant difference in how long it takes us to kill them.
This yields an interesting result. Notice that killing the lowly Baddie is the second-
most-preferable option. Despite the fact that Baddie is a less dangerous attacker,
because of his lower health, we can kill him quickly. The difference is small, but in
such a similar situation as this, we might as well get him out of the picture. In this
situation, though, our algorithm suggests that killing an Evil Dude (in this case, Mr.
Evilmeister) is our best bet. Also, given the distance, our trusty algorithm informs
us that our best choice is the machine gun.
