Where to learn about enemy game algorithms (like Starcraft/Warcraft)?

Question

I would like to learn about games (strategy) algorithms especially about how do enemies algorithms works?

Is there any good place for beginners?

Answer 1

Gamedev.net has a huge collection of AI articles and a good forum with lots of information. (http://www.gamedev.net)

Game Programming Gems feature a section on AI as well, but when AI is what you want, go with the AI Game Programming Wisdom books.

AI Game Programming Wisdom books http://www.aiwisdom.com/

• AI Game Programming Wisdom

• AI Game Programming Wisdom 2

• AI Game Programming Wisdom 3

• AI Game Programming Wisdom 4

For Heuristic Search Techniques for Real-Time Strategy Games refer to the following link:

http://www.cs.mun.ca/~dchurchill/pdf/DavidChurchill_phd_thesis.pdf