diff --git a/astro.config.mjs b/astro.config.mjs index 578faa1..2bf3d55 100644 --- a/astro.config.mjs +++ b/astro.config.mjs @@ -110,6 +110,10 @@ export default defineConfig({ { label: "Fastfiles", slug: "guides/iw4/fastfiles" }, ], }, + { + label: "Modern Warfare 3 (IW5)", + items: [{ label: "Bot Warfare", slug: "guides/iw5/bot-warfare" }], + }, { label: "World at War (T4)", items: [{ label: "Bot Warfare", slug: "guides/t4/bot-warfare" }], diff --git a/src/assets/iw5_botwarfare/iw5_botwarfare_ingame_menu.webp b/src/assets/iw5_botwarfare/iw5_botwarfare_ingame_menu.webp new file mode 100644 index 0000000..ca753c3 Binary files /dev/null and b/src/assets/iw5_botwarfare/iw5_botwarfare_ingame_menu.webp differ diff --git a/src/content/docs/guides/iw4/bot-warfare.mdx b/src/content/docs/guides/iw4/bot-warfare.mdx index 50ac86c..b3d8725 100644 --- a/src/content/docs/guides/iw4/bot-warfare.mdx +++ b/src/content/docs/guides/iw4/bot-warfare.mdx @@ -14,6 +14,10 @@ import { Bot Warfare adds playable AI bots to Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 multiplayer. +It works in offline System Link matches and online Xbox Live private matches. +Modern Warfare 2 saves multiplayer progression in offline System Link, so you +can level up and build custom classes in a fully offline setup. + The original mod was created by [INeedGames](https://ineedbots.github.io). This port runs through the CoD Xe plugin. ## What You Need diff --git a/src/content/docs/guides/iw5/bot-warfare.mdx b/src/content/docs/guides/iw5/bot-warfare.mdx new file mode 100644 index 0000000..65c73d4 --- /dev/null +++ b/src/content/docs/guides/iw5/bot-warfare.mdx @@ -0,0 +1,144 @@ +--- +title: "Modern Warfare 3 Bot Warfare" +description: Install Bot Warfare for Modern Warfare 3 on Xbox 360 or Xenia. +--- + +import { + Aside, + Badge, + CardGrid, + FileTree, + LinkButton, + LinkCard, +} from "@astrojs/starlight/components"; + +Bot Warfare adds playable AI bots to Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 multiplayer. + +It works in offline System Link matches and online Xbox Live private matches. +Modern Warfare 3 saves multiplayer progression in offline System Link, so you +can level up and build custom classes in a fully offline setup. + +The original mod was created by [INeedGames](https://ineedbots.github.io). This +port runs through the CoD Xe plugin. + +## What You Need + +- A **genuine** copy of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 +- The Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 title update used by this guide: **TU24** + +## Before You Begin + +Prepare a clean game folder and install CoD Xe before continuing with the title +update and Bot Warfare installation. + + + + + + + + +## Install Bot Warfare + +Download the latest IW5 Bot Warfare release: + + + Download **IW5 Bot Warfare** + + +Extract the contents of the `.zip` into your Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 +game folder. + +When installed correctly, your folder should look like this: + + + +- `Call of Duty - Modern Warfare 3` + - \_codxe + - codxe.json + - mods + - bot_warfare + - maps/ + - scriptdata/ + - scripts/ + - default_mp.xex + - ... + + + +## Using Bot Warfare + +Start Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 multiplayer. + +If the mod loaded, you will see the `Mod: bot_warfare` text in the top left. + +{/* TODO: Add a screenshot showing the active `bot_warfare` mod indicator. */} + +### Bot Limits and Performance + +Use the **Bot awareness quality** setting in the Bot Warfare menu to balance +performance and responsiveness. Lower settings use less performance, but bots +take longer to notice enemies. **Medium** is the default starting point. + + + +Xenia can handle more bots than Xbox 360, depending on the map and your PC. +Start lower and increase the count if performance stays stable. + +### In-Game Menu + +In a System Link or private match, press to open the +Bot Warfare menu. Use it to add bots, change bot difficulty, and adjust +settings. + +![Bot Warfare ingame menu](../../../../assets/iw5_botwarfare/iw5_botwarfare_ingame_menu.webp) + +### Rename Bots + +Bot names are stored in `botnames.txt`. + +Open the file and add one bot name per line: + + + +- `Call of Duty - Modern Warfare 3` + - \_codxe + - mods + - bot_warfare + - scriptdata + - **botnames.txt** + - ... + + + +## Source Code + + diff --git a/src/content/docs/reference/supported-games.mdx b/src/content/docs/reference/supported-games.mdx index e94710d..139a6cd 100644 --- a/src/content/docs/reference/supported-games.mdx +++ b/src/content/docs/reference/supported-games.mdx @@ -46,3 +46,4 @@ listed 007: Quantum of Solace release includes English and French. - [Modern Warfare 2 Bot Warfare](/guides/iw4/bot-warfare/) - [Modern Warfare 2 Fastfiles](/guides/iw4/fastfiles/) - [World at War Bot Warfare](/guides/t4/bot-warfare/) +- [Modern Warfare 3 Bot Warfare](/guides/iw5/bot-warfare/)