Randall Zaioczkowski, known in the gaming community as 'Dead Baron', a key figure in Total War: Warhammer 3 modding, has voiced strong criticism over persistent AI bugs in the game that undermine gameplay quality.
Modding Contributions
Dead Baron has spent over 7,000 hours across the Total War series, enhancing the games by fixing visual errors and updating textures. He manually adjusted assets from earlier Warhammer titles to function in Warhammer 3 after being dissatisfied with AI upscaling techniques. Despite offering these improvements to Creative Assembly without charge, his suggestions were declined.
- Dead Baron is part of the Skeleton Crew Modding team.
- He contributed by restoring missing models and replacing effects with those from earlier games.
Concerns Over Quality
Dead Baron criticized the handling of downloadable content and rising prices under past leadership at Creative Assembly (CA). His frustrations with the game stem from QA processes that let significant issues surface, requiring community intervention before fixes are implemented.
The inciting issue for his dissatisfaction was a campaign AI bug that prevented AI-controlled factions from assembling complete armies, drastically affecting game dynamics.
Despite his critiques, Dead Baron clarifies his respect for the developers and his enduring love for the franchise, affirming his commitment to modding as a means to enhance the game.
Recommendations and Future
Randall advises new players to wait until ongoing AI issues are resolved before engaging with the latest releases. His dedication continues as he produces mods that potentially enrich the gaming experience for others.
The situation underscores the importance of effective quality assurance processes in maintaining player satisfaction and ensuring a smooth gaming experience.
