ca_move_to_targets.cpp

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   Copyright (C) 2009 - 2018 by Yurii Chernyi <terraninfo@terraninfo.net>
   Part of the Battle for Wesnoth Project https://www.wesnoth.org/

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/**
 * @file
 * Strategic movement routine, taken from default AI
 */

#include "ai/default/ca_move_to_targets.hpp"

#include "ai/composite/ai.hpp"
#include "ai/actions.hpp"
#include "game_board.hpp"
#include "log.hpp"
#include "map/map.hpp"
#include "resources.hpp"
#include "units/unit.hpp"
#include "terrain/filter.hpp"
#include "pathfind/pathfind.hpp"
#include "pathfind/teleport.hpp"

#include <deque>

namespace ai {

namespace ai_default_rca {

static lg::log_domain log_ai_testing_ca_move_to_targets("ai/ca/move_to_targets");
#define DBG_AI LOG_STREAM(debug, log_ai_testing_ca_move_to_targets)
#define LOG_AI LOG_STREAM(info, log_ai_testing_ca_move_to_targets)
#define WRN_AI LOG_STREAM(warn, log_ai_testing_ca_move_to_targets)
#define ERR_AI LOG_STREAM(err, log_ai_testing_ca_move_to_targets)

struct move_cost_calculator : pathfind::cost_calculator
{
    move_cost_calculator(const unit& u, const gamemap& map,
            const unit_map& units, const move_map& enemy_dstsrc)
      : unit_(u), map_(map), units_(units),
        enemy_dstsrc_(enemy_dstsrc),
        max_moves_(u.total_movement()),
        avoid_enemies_(u.usage() == "scout")
    {}

    double cost(const map_location& loc, const double) const
    {
        const t_translation::terrain_code terrain = map_[loc];

        const double move_cost = unit_.movement_cost(terrain);

        if(move_cost > max_moves_) // impassable
            return getNoPathValue();

        double res = move_cost;
        if(avoid_enemies_){
            res *= 1.0 + enemy_dstsrc_.count(loc);
        }

        //if there is a unit (even a friendly one) on this tile, we increase the cost to
        //try discourage going through units, to thwart the 'single file effect'
        if (units_.count(loc))
            res *= 4.0;

        return res;
    }

private:
    const unit& unit_;
    const gamemap& map_;
    const unit_map& units_;
    const move_map& enemy_dstsrc_;
    const int max_moves_;
    const bool avoid_enemies_;
};

class remove_wrong_targets {
public:
    remove_wrong_targets(const readonly_context &context)
        :avoid_(context.get_avoid()), map_(resources::gameboard->map())
    {
    }

bool operator()(const target &t){
    if (!map_.on_board(t.loc)) {
        DBG_AI << "removing target "<< t.loc << " due to it not on_board" << std::endl;
        return true;
    }

    if (t.value<=0) {
        DBG_AI << "removing target "<< t.loc << " due to value<=0" << std::endl;
        return true;
    }

    if (avoid_.match(t.loc)) {
        DBG_AI << "removing target "<< t.loc << " due to 'avoid' match" << std::endl;
        return true;
    }

    return false;
}
private:
    const terrain_filter &avoid_;
    const gamemap &map_;

};

move_to_targets_phase::move_to_targets_phase( rca_context &context, const config &cfg )
    : candidate_action(context,cfg)
{
}

move_to_targets_phase::~move_to_targets_phase()
{
}

double move_to_targets_phase::evaluate()
{
    return get_score();
}

void move_to_targets_phase::execute()
{
    unit_map::const_iterator leader = resources::gameboard->units().find_leader(get_side());
    LOG_AI << "finding targets...\n";
    std::vector<target> targets;
    while(true) {
        if(targets.empty()) {
            targets = find_targets(get_enemy_dstsrc());
            targets.insert(targets.end(),additional_targets().begin(),
                       additional_targets().end());
            LOG_AI << "Found " << targets.size() << " targets\n";
            if(targets.empty()) {
                break;
            }
        }

        targets.erase( std::remove_if(targets.begin(),targets.end(),remove_wrong_targets(*this)), targets.end() );

        if(targets.empty()) {
            break;
        }

        LOG_AI << "choosing move with " << targets.size() << " targets\n";
        std::pair<map_location,map_location> move = choose_move(targets);
        LOG_AI << "choose_move ends with " << targets.size() << " targets\n";

        for(std::vector<target>::const_iterator ittg = targets.begin();
                ittg != targets.end(); ++ittg) {
            assert(resources::gameboard->map().on_board(ittg->loc));
        }

        if(move.first.valid() == false || move.second.valid() == false) {
            break;
        }

        assert (resources::gameboard->map().on_board(move.first)
            && resources::gameboard->map().on_board(move.second));

        LOG_AI << "move: " << move.first << " -> " << move.second << '\n';

        move_result_ptr move_ptr = execute_move_action(move.first,move.second,true);
        if(!move_ptr->is_ok()) {
            WRN_AI << "unexpected outcome of move"<<std::endl;
            break;
        }
    }
}

// structure storing the maximal possible rating of a target
struct rated_target{
    rated_target(const std::vector<target>::iterator& t, double r) : tg(t), max_rating(r) {}
    std::vector<target>::iterator tg;
    double max_rating;
};

// compare maximal possible rating of targets
// we can be smarter about the equal case, but keep old behavior for the moment
struct rated_target_comparer {
    bool operator()(const rated_target& a, const rated_target& b) const {
        return a.max_rating > b.max_rating;
    }
};

double move_to_targets_phase::rate_target(const target& tg, const unit_map::iterator& u,
            const move_map& dstsrc, const move_map& enemy_dstsrc,
            const pathfind::plain_route& rt)
{
    double move_cost = rt.move_cost;

    if(move_cost > 0) {
        // if this unit can move to that location this turn, it has a very very low cost
        typedef std::multimap<map_location,map_location>::const_iterator multimapItor;
        std::pair<multimapItor,multimapItor> locRange = dstsrc.equal_range(tg.loc);
        while (locRange.first != locRange.second) {
            if (locRange.first->second == u->get_location()) {
                move_cost = 0;
                break;
            }
            ++locRange.first;
        }
    }

    double rating = tg.value;

    if(rating == 0)
        return rating; // all following operations are only multiplications of 0

    // far target have a lower rating
    if(move_cost > 0) {
        rating /= move_cost;
    }

    //for 'support' targets, they are rated much higher if we can get there within two turns,
    //otherwise they are worthless to go for at all.
    if(tg.type == target::TYPE::SUPPORT) {
        if (move_cost <= u->movement_left() * 2) {
            rating *= 10.0;
        } else {
            rating = 0.0;
            return rating;
        }
    }

    //scouts do not like encountering enemies on their paths
    if (u->usage() == "scout") {
        //scouts get a bonus for going after villages
        if(tg.type == target::TYPE::VILLAGE) {
                rating *= get_scout_village_targeting();
        }

        std::set<map_location> enemies_guarding;
        enemies_along_path(rt.steps,enemy_dstsrc,enemies_guarding);
        // note that an empty route means no guardian and thus optimal rating

        if(enemies_guarding.size() > 1) {
            rating /= enemies_guarding.size();
        } else {
            //scouts who can travel on their route without coming in range of many enemies
            //get a massive bonus, so that they can be processed first, and avoid getting
            //bogged down in lots of grouping
            rating *= 100;
        }
    }

    return rating;
}

std::pair<map_location,map_location> move_to_targets_phase::choose_move(std::vector<target>& targets)
{
    log_scope2(log_ai_testing_ca_move_to_targets, "choosing move");

    raise_user_interact();
    unit_map &units_ = resources::gameboard->units();
    const gamemap &map_ = resources::gameboard->map();

    unit_map::iterator u;

    //take care of all the guardians first
    for(u = units_.begin(); u != units_.end(); ++u) {
        if (!(u->side() != get_side() || (u->can_recruit() && !is_keep_ignoring_leader(u->id())) || u->movement_left() <= 0 || u->incapacitated())) {
            if (u->get_state("guardian")) {
                LOG_AI << u->type_id() << " is guardian, staying still\n";
                return std::pair(u->get_location(), u->get_location());
            }
        }
    }

    //now find the first eligible remaining unit
    for(u = units_.begin(); u != units_.end(); ++u) {
        if (!(u->side() != get_side() || (u->can_recruit() && !is_keep_ignoring_leader(u->id())) || u->movement_left() <= 0 || u->incapacitated() || !is_allowed_unit(*u))) {
            break;
        }
    }

    if(u == units_.end()) {
        LOG_AI  << "no eligible units found\n";
        return std::pair<map_location,map_location>();
    }

    const pathfind::plain_route dummy_route;
    assert(dummy_route.steps.empty() && dummy_route.move_cost == 0);

    // We will sort all targets by a quick maximal possible rating,
    // so we will be able to start real work by the most promising ones
    // and if its real value is better than other maximal values
    // then we can skip them.

    const move_map& dstsrc = get_dstsrc();
    const move_map& enemy_dstsrc = get_enemy_dstsrc();
    std::vector<rated_target> rated_targets;
    for(std::vector<target>::iterator tg = targets.begin(); tg != targets.end(); ++tg) {
        // passing a dummy route to have the maximal rating
        double max_rating = rate_target(*tg, u, dstsrc, enemy_dstsrc, dummy_route);
        rated_targets.emplace_back(tg, max_rating);
    }

    //use stable_sort for the moment to preserve old AI behavior
    std::stable_sort(rated_targets.begin(), rated_targets.end(), rated_target_comparer());

    const move_cost_calculator cost_calc(*u, map_, units_, enemy_dstsrc);

    pathfind::plain_route best_route;
    unit_map::iterator best = units_.end();
    double best_rating = -1.0;

    std::vector<rated_target>::iterator best_rated_target = rated_targets.end();

    std::vector<rated_target>::iterator rated_tg = rated_targets.begin();

    for(; rated_tg != rated_targets.end(); ++rated_tg) {
        const target& tg = *(rated_tg->tg);

        LOG_AI << "Considering target at: " << tg.loc <<"\n";
        assert(map_.on_board(tg.loc));

        raise_user_interact();

        // locStopValue controls how quickly we give up on the A* search, due
        // to it seeming futile. Be very cautious about changing this value,
        // as it can cause the AI to give up on searches and just do nothing.
        const double locStopValue = 500.0;
        const pathfind::teleport_map allowed_teleports = pathfind::get_teleport_locations(*u, current_team());
        pathfind::plain_route real_route = a_star_search(u->get_location(), tg.loc, locStopValue, cost_calc, map_.w(), map_.h(), &allowed_teleports);

        if(real_route.steps.empty()) {
            LOG_AI << "Can't reach target: " << locStopValue << " = " << tg.value << "/" << best_rating << "\n";
            continue;
        }

        double real_rating = rate_target(tg, u, dstsrc, enemy_dstsrc, real_route);

        LOG_AI << tg.value << "/" << real_route.move_cost << " = " << real_rating << "\n";

        if(real_rating > best_rating){
            best_rating = real_rating;
            best_rated_target = rated_tg;
            best_route = real_route;
            best = u;
            //prevent divivion by zero
            //FIXME: stupid, should fix it at the division
            if(best_rating == 0)
                best_rating = 0.000000001;

            // if already higher than the maximal values of the next ratings
            // (which are sorted, so only need to check the next one)
            // then we have found the best target.
            if(rated_tg+1 != rated_targets.end() && best_rating >= (rated_tg+1)->max_rating)
                break;
        }
    }

    LOG_AI << "choose target...\n";

    if(best_rated_target == rated_targets.end()) {
        LOG_AI << "no eligible targets found for unit at " << u->get_location() << std::endl;
        return std::pair(u->get_location(), u->get_location());
    }

    assert(best_rating >= 0);
    std::vector<target>::iterator best_target = best_rated_target->tg;

    //if we have the 'simple_targeting' flag set, then we don't
    //see if any other units can put a better bid forward for this
    //target
    bool simple_targeting = get_simple_targeting();

    if(simple_targeting == false) {
        LOG_AI << "complex targeting...\n";
        //now see if any other unit can put a better bid forward
        for(++u; u != units_.end(); ++u) {
            if (u->side() != get_side() || (u->can_recruit() && !is_keep_ignoring_leader(u->id())) ||
                u->movement_left() <= 0 || u->get_state("guardian") ||
                u->incapacitated() || !is_allowed_unit(*u))
            {
                continue;
            }

            raise_user_interact();

            const move_cost_calculator calc(*u, map_, units_, enemy_dstsrc);

            // locStopValue controls how quickly we give up on the A* search, due
            // to it seeming futile. Be very cautious about changing this value,
            // as it can cause the AI to give up on searches and just do nothing.
            const double locStopValue = 500.0;
            const pathfind::teleport_map allowed_teleports = pathfind::get_teleport_locations(*u, current_team());
            pathfind::plain_route cur_route = pathfind::a_star_search(u->get_location(), best_target->loc, locStopValue, calc, map_.w(), map_.h(), &allowed_teleports);

            if(cur_route.steps.empty()) {
                continue;
            }

            double rating = rate_target(*best_target, u, dstsrc, enemy_dstsrc, cur_route);

            if(best == units_.end() || rating > best_rating) {
                best_rating = rating;
                best = u;
                best_route = cur_route;
            }
        }

        LOG_AI << "done complex targeting...\n";
    } else {
        u = units_.end();
    }

    LOG_AI << "best unit: " << best->get_location() << '\n';

    assert(best_target != targets.end());

    //if our target is a position to support, then we
    //see if we can move to a position in support of this target
    const move_map& srcdst = get_srcdst();
    if(best_target->type == target::TYPE::SUPPORT) {
        LOG_AI << "support...\n";

        std::vector<map_location> locs;
        access_points(srcdst, best->get_location(), best_target->loc, locs);

        if(locs.empty() == false) {
            LOG_AI << "supporting unit at " << best_target->loc.wml_x() << "," << best_target->loc.wml_y() << "\n";
            map_location best_loc;
            int best_defense = 0;
            double best_vulnerability = 0.0;

            for(std::vector<map_location>::const_iterator i = locs.begin(); i != locs.end(); ++i) {
                const int defense = best->defense_modifier(map_.get_terrain(*i));
                //FIXME: suokko multiplied by 10 * get_caution(). ?
                const double vulnerability = power_projection(*i,enemy_dstsrc);

                if(best_loc.valid() == false || defense < best_defense || (defense == best_defense && vulnerability < best_vulnerability)) {
                    best_loc = *i;
                    best_defense = defense;
                    best_vulnerability = vulnerability;
                }
            }

            LOG_AI << "returning support...\n";
            return std::pair(best->get_location(), best_loc);
        }
    }

    std::map<map_location,pathfind::paths> dummy_possible_moves;
    move_map fullmove_srcdst;
    move_map fullmove_dstsrc;
    calculate_possible_moves(dummy_possible_moves,fullmove_srcdst,fullmove_dstsrc,false,true);

    bool dangerous = false;

    if(get_grouping() != "no") {
        LOG_AI << "grouping...\n";
        const unit_map::const_iterator unit_at_target = units_.find(best_target->loc);
        int movement = best->movement_left();

        const bool defensive_grouping = get_grouping() == "defensive";

        //we stop and consider whether the route to this
        //target is dangerous, and whether we need to group some units to move in unison toward the target
        //if any point along the path is too dangerous for our single unit, then we hold back
        for(std::vector<map_location>::const_iterator i = best_route.steps.begin(); i != best_route.steps.end() && movement > 0; ++i) {

            //FIXME: suokko multiplied by 10 * get_caution(). ?
            const double threat = power_projection(*i,enemy_dstsrc);
            //FIXME: sukko doubled the power-projection them in the second test.  ?
            if ((threat >= best->hitpoints() && threat > power_projection(*i,fullmove_dstsrc)) ||
               (i+1 >= best_route.steps.end()-1 && unit_at_target != units_.end() && current_team().is_enemy(unit_at_target->side()))) {
                dangerous = true;
                break;
            }

            if(!defensive_grouping) {
                movement -= best->movement_cost(map_.get_terrain(*i));
            }
        }

        LOG_AI << "done grouping...\n";
    }

    if(dangerous) {
        LOG_AI << "dangerous path\n";
        std::set<map_location> group, enemies;
        const map_location dst = form_group(best_route.steps,dstsrc,group);
        enemies_along_path(best_route.steps,enemy_dstsrc,enemies);

        const double our_strength = compare_groups(group,enemies,best_route.steps);

        if(our_strength > 0.5 + get_caution()) {
            LOG_AI << "moving group\n";
            const bool res = move_group(dst,best_route.steps,group);
            if(res) {
                return std::pair<map_location,map_location>(map_location(1,1),map_location());
            } else {
                LOG_AI << "group didn't move " << group.size() << "\n";

                //the group didn't move, so end the first unit in the group's turn, to prevent an infinite loop
                return std::pair(best->get_location(), best->get_location());

            }
        } else {
            LOG_AI << "massing to attack " << best_target->loc.wml_x() << "," << best_target->loc.wml_y()
                << " " << our_strength << "\n";

            const double value = best_target->value;
            const map_location target_loc = best_target->loc;
            const map_location loc = best->get_location();
            const unit& un = *best;

            targets.erase(best_target);

            //find the best location to mass units at for an attack on the enemies
            map_location best_loc;
            double best_threat = 0.0;
            int best_distance = 0;

            const double max_acceptable_threat = un.hitpoints() / 4.0;

            std::set<map_location> mass_locations;

            const std::pair<move_map::const_iterator,move_map::const_iterator> itors = srcdst.equal_range(loc);
            for(move_map::const_iterator i = itors.first; i != itors.second; ++i) {
                const int distance = distance_between(target_loc,i->second);
                const int defense = un.defense_modifier(map_.get_terrain(i->second));
                //FIXME: suokko multiplied by 10 * get_caution(). ?
                const double threat = (power_projection(i->second,enemy_dstsrc)*defense)/100;

                if(best_loc.valid() == false || (threat < std::max<double>(best_threat,max_acceptable_threat) && distance < best_distance)) {
                    best_loc = i->second;
                    best_threat = threat;
                    best_distance = distance;
                }

                if(threat < max_acceptable_threat) {
                    mass_locations.insert(i->second);
                }
            }

            for(std::set<map_location>::const_iterator j = mass_locations.begin(); j != mass_locations.end(); ++j) {
                if(*j != best_loc && distance_between(*j,best_loc) < 3) {
                    LOG_AI << "found mass-to-attack target... " << *j << " with value: " << value*4.0 << "\n";
                    targets.emplace_back(*j,value*4.0,target::TYPE::MASS);
                    best_target = targets.end() - 1;
                }
            }

            return std::pair<map_location,map_location>(loc,best_loc);
        }
    }

    for(std::vector<map_location>::reverse_iterator ri =
        best_route.steps.rbegin(); ri != best_route.steps.rend(); ++ri) {

        //this is set to 'true' if we are hesitant to proceed because of enemy units,
        //to rally troops around us.
        bool is_dangerous = false;

        typedef std::multimap<map_location,map_location>::const_iterator Itor;
        std::pair<Itor,Itor> its = dstsrc.equal_range(*ri);
        while(its.first != its.second) {
            if (its.first->second == best->get_location()) {
                if(!should_retreat(its.first->first,best,fullmove_srcdst,fullmove_dstsrc,enemy_dstsrc,
                                   get_caution())) {
                    double value = best_target->value - best->cost() / 20.0;

                    if(value > 0.0 && best_target->type != target::TYPE::MASS) {
                        //there are enemies ahead. Rally troops around us to
                        //try to take the target
                        if(is_dangerous) {
                            LOG_AI << "found reinforcement target... " << its.first->first << " with value: " << value*2.0 << "\n";
                            targets.emplace_back(its.first->first,value*2.0,target::TYPE::BATTLE_AID);
                        }

                        best_target->value = value;
                    } else {
                        targets.erase(best_target);
                    }

                    LOG_AI << "Moving to " << its.first->first.wml_x() << "," << its.first->first.wml_y() << "\n";

                    return std::pair<map_location,map_location>(its.first->second,its.first->first);
                } else {
                    LOG_AI << "dangerous!\n";
                    is_dangerous = true;
                }
            }

            ++its.first;
        }
    }

    if(best != units_.end()) {
        LOG_AI << "Could not make good move, staying still\n";

        //this sounds like the road ahead might be dangerous, and that's why we don't advance.
        //create this as a target, attempting to rally units around
        targets.emplace_back(best->get_location(), best_target->value);
        best_target = targets.end() - 1;
        return std::pair(best->get_location(), best->get_location());
    }

    LOG_AI << "Could not find anywhere to move!\n";
    return std::pair<map_location,map_location>();
}

void move_to_targets_phase::access_points(const move_map& srcdst, const map_location& u, const map_location& dst, std::vector<map_location>& out)
{
    unit_map &units_ = resources::gameboard->units();
    const gamemap &map_ = resources::gameboard->map();
    const unit_map::const_iterator u_it = units_.find(u);
    if(u_it == units_.end()) {
        return;
    }

    // unit_map single_unit(u_it->first, u_it->second);

    const std::pair<move_map::const_iterator,move_map::const_iterator> locs = srcdst.equal_range(u);
    for(move_map::const_iterator i = locs.first; i != locs.second; ++i) {
        const map_location& loc = i->second;
        if (static_cast<int>(distance_between(loc,dst)) <= u_it->total_movement()) {
            pathfind::shortest_path_calculator calc(*u_it, current_team(), resources::gameboard->teams(), map_);
            const pathfind::teleport_map allowed_teleports = pathfind::get_teleport_locations(*u_it, current_team());
            pathfind::plain_route rt = a_star_search(loc, dst, u_it->total_movement(), calc, map_.w(), map_.h(), &allowed_teleports);
            if(rt.steps.empty() == false) {
                out.push_back(loc);
            }
        }
    }
}

double move_to_targets_phase::compare_groups(const std::set<map_location>& our_group, const std::set<map_location>& their_group, const std::vector<map_location>& battlefield) const
{
    const double a = rate_group(our_group,battlefield);
    const double b = std::max<double>(rate_group(their_group,battlefield),0.01);
    return a/b;
}

void move_to_targets_phase::enemies_along_path(const std::vector<map_location>& route, const move_map& dstsrc, std::set<map_location>& res)
{
    for(std::vector<map_location>::const_iterator i = route.begin(); i != route.end(); ++i) {
        for(const map_location& adj : get_adjacent_tiles(*i)) {
            const std::pair<move_map::const_iterator,move_map::const_iterator> itors = dstsrc.equal_range(adj);
            for(move_map::const_iterator j = itors.first; j != itors.second; ++j) {
                res.insert(j->second);
            }
        }
    }
}

map_location move_to_targets_phase::form_group(const std::vector<map_location>& route, const move_map& dstsrc, std::set<map_location>& res)
{
    unit_map &units_ = resources::gameboard->units();
    if(route.empty()) {
        return map_location();
    }

    std::vector<map_location>::const_iterator i;
    for(i = route.begin(); i != route.end(); ++i) {
        if(units_.count(*i) > 0) {
            continue;
        }

        std::size_t n = 0, nunits = res.size();

        const std::pair<move_map::const_iterator,move_map::const_iterator> itors = dstsrc.equal_range(*i);
        for(move_map::const_iterator j = itors.first; j != itors.second; ++j) {
            if(res.count(j->second) != 0) {
                ++n;
            } else {
                const unit_map::const_iterator un = units_.find(j->second);
                if(un == units_.end() || (un->can_recruit() && !is_keep_ignoring_leader(un->id())) || un->movement_left() < un->total_movement()) {
                    continue;
                }

                res.insert(j->second);
            }
        }

        //if not all our units can reach this position.
        if(n < nunits) {
            break;
        }
    }

    if(i != route.begin()) {
        --i;
    }

    return *i;
}

bool move_to_targets_phase::move_group(const map_location& dst, const std::vector<map_location>& route, const std::set<map_location>& units)
{
    unit_map &units_ = resources::gameboard->units();
    const gamemap &map_ = resources::gameboard->map();

    const std::vector<map_location>::const_iterator itor = std::find(route.begin(),route.end(),dst);
    if(itor == route.end()) {
        return false;
    }

    LOG_AI << "group has " << units.size() << " members\n";

    map_location next;

    std::size_t direction = 0;

    //find the direction the group is moving in
    if(itor+1 != route.end()) {
        next = *(itor+1);
    } else if(itor != route.begin()) {
        next = *(itor-1);
    }

    if(next.valid()) {
        const auto adj = get_adjacent_tiles(dst);
        direction = std::distance(adj.begin(), std::find(adj.begin(), adj.end(), next));
    }

    std::deque<map_location> preferred_moves;
    preferred_moves.push_back(dst);

    std::map<map_location,pathfind::paths> possible_moves;
    move_map srcdst, dstsrc;
    calculate_possible_moves(possible_moves,srcdst,dstsrc,false);

    bool gamestate_changed = false;

    for(std::set<map_location>::const_iterator i = units.begin(); i != units.end(); ++i) {
        const unit_map::const_iterator un = units_.find(*i);
        if(un == units_.end()) {
            continue;
        }

        map_location best_loc;
        int best_defense = -1;
        for(std::deque<map_location>::const_iterator j = preferred_moves.begin(); j != preferred_moves.end(); ++j) {
            if(units_.count(*j)) {
                continue;
            }

            const std::pair<move_map::const_iterator,move_map::const_iterator> itors = dstsrc.equal_range(*j);
            move_map::const_iterator m;
            for(m = itors.first; m != itors.second; ++m) {
                if(m->second == *i) {
                    break;
                }
            }

            if(m == itors.second) {
                continue;
            }

            int defense = un->defense_modifier(map_.get_terrain(*j));
            if(best_loc.valid() == false || defense < best_defense) {
                best_loc = *j;
                best_defense = defense;
            }
        }

        if(best_loc.valid()) {
            move_result_ptr move_res = execute_move_action(*i,best_loc);
            gamestate_changed |= move_res->is_gamestate_changed();

            //if we were ambushed or something went wrong,  abort the group's movement.
            if (!move_res->is_ok()) {
                return gamestate_changed;
            }

            preferred_moves.erase(std::find(preferred_moves.begin(),preferred_moves.end(),best_loc));

            //find locations that are 'perpendicular' to the direction of movement for further units to move to.
            const auto adj = get_adjacent_tiles(best_loc);
            for(std::size_t n = 0; n < adj.size(); ++n) {
                if(n != direction && ((n+3)%6) != direction && map_.on_board(adj[n]) &&
                   units_.count(adj[n]) == 0 && std::count(preferred_moves.begin(),preferred_moves.end(),adj[n]) == 0) {
                    preferred_moves.push_front(adj[n]);
                    LOG_AI << "added moves: " << adj[n].wml_x() << "," << adj[n].wml_y() << "\n";
                }
            }
        } else {
            LOG_AI << "Could not move group member to any of " << preferred_moves.size() << " locations\n";
        }
    }

    return gamestate_changed;
}

double move_to_targets_phase::rate_group(const std::set<map_location>& group, const std::vector<map_location>& battlefield) const
{
    unit_map &units_ = resources::gameboard->units();
    const gamemap &map_ = resources::gameboard->map();

    double strength = 0.0;
    for(std::set<map_location>::const_iterator i = group.begin(); i != group.end(); ++i) {
        const unit_map::const_iterator u = units_.find(*i);
        if(u == units_.end()) {
            continue;
        }

        const unit &un = *u;

        int defense = 0;
        for(std::vector<map_location>::const_iterator j = battlefield.begin(); j != battlefield.end(); ++j) {
            defense += un.defense_modifier(map_.get_terrain(*j));
        }

        defense /= battlefield.size();

        int best_attack = 0;
        for(const attack_type& a : un.attacks()) {
            const int attack_strength = a.num_attacks() * a.damage();
            best_attack = std::max<int>(attack_strength, best_attack);
        }

        const int rating = (defense*best_attack*un.hitpoints())/(100*un.max_hitpoints());
        strength += static_cast<double>(rating);
    }

    return strength;
}

bool move_to_targets_phase::should_retreat(const map_location& loc, const unit_map::const_iterator& un,
        const move_map& srcdst, const move_map& dstsrc, const move_map& enemy_dstsrc,
        double caution)
{
    if(caution <= 0.0) {
        return false;
    }

    double optimal_terrain = best_defensive_position(un->get_location(), dstsrc,
            srcdst, enemy_dstsrc).chance_to_hit/100.0;
    const double proposed_terrain =
        un->defense_modifier(resources::gameboard->map().get_terrain(loc))/100.0;

    // The 'exposure' is the additional % chance to hit
    // this unit receives from being on a sub-optimal defensive terrain.
    const double exposure = proposed_terrain - optimal_terrain;

    const double our_power = power_projection(loc,dstsrc);
    const double their_power = power_projection(loc,enemy_dstsrc);
    return caution*their_power*(1.0+exposure) > our_power;
}

} // end of namespace ai_default_rca

} // end of namespace ai