AI doesn't know how to use artifacts well...

by **gofishus** » 11 Oct 2010, 04:36

I'm not sure whether this is a bug or a feature request, but I found the AI often doesn't know how to use their artifacts or use it at last resort. Testing the AI using lands and then Lotus/Moxes proves that the AI rarely ever uses the moxes unless they have to. They also seldom ever activate their artifacts... is this something inherent in the code or is it just me? Thanks.

by **Chris H.** » 11 Oct 2010, 15:11

The computer can use the moxes as they provide just a single mana like a basic land. The computer can not use the Black Lotus or any card which provides more than a single mana at a time. The computer does not have a mana pool at this time either.

by **gofishus** » 11 Oct 2010, 18:11

Chris H. wrote:The computer can use the moxes as they provide just a single mana like a basic land. The computer can not use the Black Lotus or any card which provides more than a single mana at a time. The computer does not have a mana pool at this time either.

Ah, yes I see... that explains why he never uses lotuses... I often test the same deck with the AI, and because of this, I often get an advantage over him because he doesn't use them.

by **mtgrares** » 12 Oct 2010, 17:55

The AI is a beginner at best and sometimes an idiot at worst. The AI doesn't use artifacts or activated abilities very well.

Decks that being with "AI" mean that the AI should be able to use the deck fairly well.