Advanced AutoResolve for Modders using Protect Button 2023 4th edition
1) The Defensive button (also "protect") gives only the player the advantage in autoresolve battles of all situations without weakening AI vs AI battles in any way.
The mod does strengthen settlement/fortify/bridge defenders vs normal autoresolve even for AI.
2) The "protective" resolve button is no longer the same as a retreat with loss button. It actually gives a 75% boost over the old Defend button.
The retreat rate has been reduced so there is no longer an option for retreating to fight another day. It was found that the retreat option lead to poor outcomes. Now your unit is at an advantage but only if the numbers are near parity.
3) Most autoresolve issues of Vanilla have been fixed and you will receive a result akin to a decent player if you autoresolve with the Aggressive or Middle button.
4) The AI does not realize that you have this special ability and will not hesitate to attack when they think they are at an advantage.
5) Narrows the randomness window to under 2%. What you see in the bar is what you’ll get unless you use the cheat.
6) Compatible with any mod, even auto-resolver mods.
When the outcome is clearly unfair with the other buttons or your modding.
The protective button still keeps its excellent other features:
–Favors missiles, siege and spears (when cav are present)
–The losses are spread evenly across your army
–The losses are about 65% of aggressive resolve due to both sides retreating early
–Most importantly, defensive battles are far too many and grind down the player. This mod simulates the advantages a human player would have if defensive battles are fought out.
See discussion.
The benefit varies from 1% to 90%.
If the match is even, the benefit is about 70%.
If you outnumber your opponent, the benefit is exaggerated vs Vanilla.
If you have lower numbers, you will not receive the full benefit.
The AI advantage has been removed in most situations.
Missiles moderately weaker and Cav slightly stronger in AutoResolve results.
Without the mod, missile troops are unfairly weighted.
Cities and Settlements buffed about 15%
Much more. See discussion to be posted later.
Go to battle
Choose protective in battle strategy options
Win if the combined calculations of 20 plus factors plus the new bonus favors you.
The results are based on 4 years of Attila modding
Testing notes from over 60 trials with the bias verified with statistics
using 5 standardized battle situations that were each fair, but very different contests.
Organized for modders
Notes for modders will be provided
New Situation Groups providing better results for naval attacks and fringe cases
Revisions:
Old revisions of this mod are available below. Click the link to download.
