Let's look at a high-level trigger script for a Mid Eastern convoy escort mission.
-- FILE: convoy_ambush_sim.lua -- PURPOSE: Dynamic insurgency ambush generation for Route Irish simulationfunction evaluate_ambush_risk(convoy_position, time_of_day, recent_intel) local risk_score = 0
-- Factor 1: Chokepoints (Bridges, underpasses) if map.is_chokepoint(convoy_position) then risk_score = risk_score + 30 end -- Factor 2: Time of day (Dawn is statistically highest risk in COIN) if time_of_day == "DAWN" or time_of_day == "DUSK" then risk_score = risk_score + 25 end -- Factor 3: Recent pattern (If last 3 convoys took this route, insurgents adapt) if recent_intel.route_frequency > 2 then risk_score = risk_score + 40 -- Insurgents have observed the pattern end -- Outcome if risk_score > 60 then spawn_ambush( type = "VBIED", trigger_distance = 75, secondary_follow_up = "SPMG_OVERWATCH" ) log_event("HIGH_RISK_AMBUSH", convoy_position) end
end
A professional sim script is modular. Here are the essential functions your codebase must contain. mid eastern conflict sim Script
Once you have a working mid_eastern_conflict_sim.script (or translated to your engine), you can deploy it for:
To truly stand out, your script should include these high-level systems: Let's look at a high-level trigger script for
import random
import time
class Nation:
def __init__(self, name, stability, military_strength, treasury, infrastructure):
self.name = name
self.stability = stability # 0 to 100
self.military_strength = military_strength # 0 to 100
self.treasury = treasury # Arbitrary units
self.infrastructure = infrastructure # 0 to 100
self.relations = {} # Dictionary to store relations with other nations
def update_resources(self):
# Economic logic
income = self.infrastructure * 10
upkeep = self.military_strength * 5
self.treasury += (income - upkeep)
# Stability decay if economy fails
if self.treasury < 0:
self.stability -= 5
self.treasury = 0
def print_status(self):
print(f"\n--- Status of self.name ---")
print(f"Stability: self.stability/100")
print(f"Military: self.military_strength/100")
print(f"Treasury: $self.treasury")
print(f"Infrastructure: self.infrastructure/100")
class GameEngine:
def __init__(self):
# Initialize generic fictional nations
self.nation_a = Nation("Republic of Northland", 70, 60, 500, 50)
self.nation_b = Nation(" Federation of Southland", 50, 40, 300, 40)
# Set initial relations (0 = Hostile, 100 = Allied)
self.nation_a.relations[self.nation_b.name] = 30
self.nation_b.relations[self.nation_a.name] = 30
def diplomatic_event(self):
event_roll = random.randint(1, 3)
if event_roll == 1:
print("\n[EVENT] Border Skirmish reported!")
print("1. Retaliate (Increases Tension, boosts Military)")
print("2. Negotiate (Costs Treasury, boosts Stability)")
choice = input("Choose action (1-2): ")
if choice == '1':
self.nation_a.military_strength += 5
self.nation_a.relations[self.nation_b.name] -= 10
print("Military strength increased, but tensions rise.")
else:
cost = 50
if self.nation_a.treasury >= cost:
self.nation_a.treasury -= cost
self.nation_a.stability += 5
print("Crisis averted through diplomacy.")
else:
print("Not enough funds for diplomacy. Stability drops.")
self.nation_a.stability -= 10
elif event_roll == 2:
print("\n[EVENT] International Trade Summit.")
print("1. Focus on Arms Deals (Military +, Treasury -)")
print("2. Focus on Infrastructure (Infrastructure +, Stability +)")
choice = input("Choose action (1-2): ")
if choice == '1':
self.nation_a.military_strength += 10
self.nation_a.treasury -= 100
else:
self.nation_a.infrastructure += 10
self.nation_a.stability += 5
else:
print("\n[EVENT] Resource Discovery in neutral territory.")
print("1. Annex (Treasury +++, Stability --)")
print("2. Ignore (No change)")
choice = input("Choose action (1-2): ")
if choice == '1':
self.nation_a.treasury += 300
self.nation_a.stability -= 15
self.nation_a.relations[self.nation_b.name] -= 20
print("Resources claimed, but international condemnation rises.")
else:
print("Resources left untouched.")
def check_victory(self):
if self.nation_a.stability <= 0:
print("\n=== GAME OVER ===")
print("Your government has collapsed due to instability.")
return True
if self.nation_a.stability >= 100:
print("\n=== VICTORY ===")
print("You have achieved a golden age of stability and prosperity.")
return True
return False
def run_turn(self):
self.nation_a.print_status()
print("\nTurn Options:")
print("1. Invest in Infrastructure ($100)")
print("2. Recruit Military ($100)")
print("3. Pass Turn")
choice = input("Select option: ")
if choice == '1':
if self.nation_a.treasury >= 100:
self.nation_a.treasury -= 100
self.nation_a.infrastructure += 10
print("Infrastructure developed.")
else:
print("Insufficient funds.")
elif choice == '2':
if self.nation_a.treasury >= 100:
self.nation_a.treasury -= 100
self.nation_a.military_strength += 10
print("Military strengthened.")
else:
print("Insufficient funds.")
# Process end of turn
self.nation_a.update_resources()
self.diplomatic_event()
# Main Loop
if __name__ == "__main__":
game = GameEngine()
turns = 0
print("Welcome to Regional Stability Simulator.")
while turns < 20:
if game.check_victory():
break
game.run_turn()
turns += 1
time.sleep(1)
print(f"\nSimulation ended after turns turns.")
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