AI Variations One of the biggest areas of new technology in computer wargames has been the introduction of more powerful Artificial Intelligence. Something for everyone. Millions of regular modem users began to wonder why they couldn't play their computer wargames with other gamers via modems. Publishers quickly responded and soon, several wargames were being published annually that supported modem play. Use of the modem in suitably programmed wargames is simple.
Players can play other gamers again, with all the advantages of computer wargames.
There are several variations in modem play. The simplest is to take a modem play game and simply run a cable between the modems of two computers in the same room. Another, older, variation is to allow players to transmit their moves as a file, The other player uses this file to see what the other player has done, and then responds by creating a file of his moves to transmit back. Sort of like playing chess by mail. In that vein, many players are using electronic bulletin board systems or networks like GEnie to play games on line.