OpenRA

If anyone interested, here is latest version for release-20250330 (from first post), and also modified files from playtest-20260222 (I cant wait :). Please note, the playtest is just hacked workaround, to have them in the game, new engine needs to be (and I am sure it will be) inspected by bots ...

Fransbots 20260101

Download fransbots20260122 and extract. Go to your OpenRa mod installation directory like "C:\Program Files\OpenRA\mods". Drag or copy the "ra" folder from fransbots and replace the files in side the original RA folder. If done correct you will be greeted in the lobby with a ...

Hi!

Given I play with friends online, would we be able to play with these bots mods without them modifying their systems?
I'm the one who opens the server everytime.

Thanks!


Hi, I have played online but no, all players need to modify their system as per my experience.

In a earlier post by ...

Hi,

Try fransbots from the modding forum. There are several bots/AI with different "aggressive levels".

viewtopic.php?t=21988

Hey fransotto, your work is a total game changer, really appreciate it. thank you

I recently switched to Linux Mint. My first project in this new world was to install, mod and run openra.

I figured out, when you install your mods on Linux, a little of - at least in Linux' perspective - a bit ...

Yesss! That did the trick! Just used fransbots20260122ver2.zip. The game Loaded fine and then I loaded a downloaded map with the new bots and started just fine!
I quited just to post a big THANK YOU Fran(s)!!!
I really prefer to play strange maps against really difficult/clever bots and your work ...

Hi, I just saw your AI script today and really want to use it for OPENRA.
But your fixed version still can't find fransbotskirmish.lua.
The root cause is the code in rules/world.yaml:
World:
LuaScript:
Scripts: fransbotskirmish.lua.
This LUA file is missing from your AI script, leading to ...

Hi from Greece, Frans!
First of all a big thank you for the hours of fun you gave me playing with your bots. Excellent work! Really clever. Loved it!

However I only managed to play with the fransbots20250702.zip.

Both the newer versions fransbots20251116.zip & fransbots20260101.zip no matter ...

dxxds0 wrote: Thu Jan 22, 2026 1:52 am i cant find file : fransbotskirmish.lua in FransBots 20260101.zip
and ,missing seq of e6.frans ,sequences is empty

Hi, I can see the sequence folder is missing a file. I have uploaded a new version. Hope it works better for you!

i cant find file : fransbotskirmish.lua in FransBots 20260101.zip
and ,missing seq of e6.frans ,sequences is empty



Hi from Greece, Frans!
First of all a big thank you for the hours of fun you gave me playing with your bots. Excellent work! Really clever. Loved it!

However I only managed to ...

Hi!

You can try fransbots.

Installation instructions and download can be found here;

viewtopic.php?f=83&t=21988

Changes in Fransbots 20260101;

-Three new bots; Duel, Fort and Civil

-One new faction; Zombies!

-Tweaks so the bots are more suitable for 5000 in starting cash.

-More minor tweaks...

Hi,

Head over to the mod forum and download Fransbots. There might be some skirmish AIs that suits you

Changes in Fransbots 20251116;

-Minor alterations, cleaned up files, preperation for next version of OpenRA.

Hi FransBots,

I am trying to install your bot in my OpenRA, I've copied the whole "ra" folder into my OpenRA/mods folder but I cannot see the mods in skirmish, I am using macOS. May I need some more steps before running?

Regards.


I am not sure how MacOS is working, but it should be working ...