How far are we from AI recreating EQ99?

[DeathsSilkyMist]

Originally Posted by Dulu [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MWl2qQRyutc

Watched this video, where the guy basically recreates Doom in an hour.

Keep in mind, Doom is a single-player game, and came out in 1993.

But... the video is 3 months old and was probably recorded some time before that.

So the question is, how far are we from making a game like P99 in AI?

Even an older MMO like Everquest is significantly more complicated to produce when compared to Doom. You can already download an open source Unreal 5 multiplayer shooter template, so there's no real need to remake the wheel in a probably worse way with AI.

Complex games like Everquest (and beyond) are going to be one of the last frontiers when it comes to AI generated content, especially multiplayer games. Vibe coding networking code is usually the easiest way to open up security flaws and cheating. You still need experienced programmers at the wheel to check AI's work at all times.

[BradZax]

I saw a youtube video about putting people on a moving boat in an MMO style game and it looked like he was building a nuclear bomb so I think yeah we're a ways away still.

Originally Posted by DeathsSilkyMist [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

You still need experienced programmers at the wheel to check AI's work at all times.

But how long until AI turns each experienced programmer into the equivalent of 50 experienced programmers [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

[DeathsSilkyMist]

Originally Posted by BradZax [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

But how long until AI turns each experienced programmer into the equivalent of 50 experienced programmers [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

This is true. AI can act as a force multiplier for experienced programmers.

The main concern I have with that thinking is this will probably lead to hiring less junior programmers.

The question is: Is that a good thing? The only way to create experienced programmers is to train junior programmers. Until AI can do everything for us, we don't want to stop training people.

Ideally you keep hiring junior programmers, and you use AI to increase productivity.

[BradZax]

Originally Posted by DeathsSilkyMist [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

The main concern I have with that thinking is this will probably lead to hiring less junior programmers.

Maybe, or glass is half full take:

Jr programmers (who have the most up to date knowledge of cutting edge tools because they are young and adaptive) will be able to compete with companies that wont hire them, and decimate them in the market.

Ye old "disruption" technique [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

[Swish]

Originally Posted by DeathsSilkyMist [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Until AI can do everything for us, we don't want to stop training people.

You don't want this.