AI agents in Brood War benchmark rely on worker harassment, struggle with macro
An analysis of Codex-based AI agents playing Brood War found their most effective tactic wasn't standard economic play but disruptive harassment, like sending a single worker to attack enemy bases and buildings, which distracted opponents for long stretches. However, these agents were far weaker at sustained production, often delaying technology and dribbling units into defended positions rather than building up forces before attacking.