How to make AI stop for 1 or 2 hrs?

[Tunguska 0]

Hi all,

I searched this forum, read Mr. Murrays Editor Guide but could not find an answer to my question:

I would like an number of enemy groups to gather and wait at certain waypoints before these groups continue to attack. These groups should stay on these waypoints for an hour or two before they move on.

How do I do that? I have tried to work with the min, max, and average values but they did not seem to have any effect, the groups move on to the next waypoint almost instantly after reaching the last waypoint.

Although a bit familiar with the editor I unfortunately can not handle scripting. Any help how to solve this by using the waypoint or trigger menu alone would be appreciated. I just need a solution for single player editing.

thx

[W0lle 1052]

Setting the timeouts on their waypoints works perfectly.

If you want them to wait one hour you must enter the value 3600 in all (min/max/mid) fields. For two hours set it to 7200.

[Tunguska 0]

thank you W0lle,

Sorry for asking dumb questions but I ckecked this out several times with no visible effect.

I will then try again. Do I have to activate ore type in any other options in the waypoint menu other than the timeout fields?

[W0lle 1052]

No you don't have to. Only thing you should make sure is that they have no contact with enemies while they are waiting.

I did a quick check before I posted my first reply and they are still standing at the same position waiting until the hour is finally over.

[Tunguska 0]

enemy contact was the prob. I now have them wait in a Canyon. Works great. thx

[Novusordo 0]

thanks w0lle i wanted to know this last night.