OpenRA / OpenRA/OpenRA

Allow to define a default AI to be added when using Configure Bots -> Add option under Slot Admin at Lobby

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Description

Currently it adds a random type of AI, this can be undesired for many reasons, like most of the bot variations dont play that well combared to the 'standard' bot or are otherwise unsuitable for the picked map, such as adds naval ai to map without water.
If there was a key that defines which bot is to be added by default it would be helpful in reducing unnecessary clicks performed before starting a map as otherwise host must manually fix each ai player's type in case of preparing to play for a round of compstomping.

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Research direction

No files or tests are named. Start by tracing the Lobby's Slot Admin "Configure Bots → Add" flow and find where the random AI type is selected. Done means a configurable default AI type is used when adding a bot, avoiding manual changes for hosts while remaining suitable for the selected map.

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Assessment

Tech stack
csharp
Domain
game-dev
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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