I think the AI in Arma 2 is the best FPS AI there is.
In terms of complexity and capability, yes. In terms of pure combat, no.
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I think the AI in Arma 2 is the best FPS AI there is.
In terms of complexity and capability, yes. In terms of pure combat, no.
Features:
- - Gives every AI unit randomized skill levels for aiming accuracy, aiming shake, aiming speed, spotting distance,
spotting speed, courage, but within certain ranges, based on unit's type.
The goal was to make the AI better, more diverse and distinct. Some units will be better skilled than others.
For example, a team leader will usually be better than a regular grunt, a SF unit will have the highest skills, while
an armed villager will present the lowest threat.
Users can configure the other skills and set their own levels by editing a userconfig file.
All Arma2, OA, BAF, PMC and ACE units are fully supported by this addon but most 3rd party mods should be too, with
exceptions, like when a regular or insurgent type unit is created based on a SF unit etc.
Third party verified mods: ACE, CWR2, Duala and Lingor units (partially), McNools's Tier1 ops.
- AI radio net (only for servers and single-player).
When a group learns enough about an enemy, it will broadcast information about that enemy over radio to all friendly
groups within a configured range. The info is sent with a delay, so to prevent breaking breaking stealth, quick takedowns
are required. Sending and receiving groups must have radios. No waypoints are set, no orders given, just information sent,
default game AI decides what to do with it.
- When crewmen or pilots have to bail out of their vehicle because it was damaged, they won't be as willing to charge
the enemy as before. They might flee or run for cover instead, until they get into another vehicle when they gain some
courage back.
- AI spotting distance automatically reduced at night (and restored at day). Default is half distance at night, can be changed
in userconfig.
- AI hears gunshots. Default distance is half the range defined for shooter's weapon sound range.
Coefficient can be set in userconfig.
- Dynamic view distance adjustment on dedicated servers. Based on the initial VD setting, servers will continually readjust VD
depending on fog and darkness. Can be turned off in userconfig.
- AI use smoke grenades for concealment when wounded.
- AI detects and engages targets at greater distances, selecting apropriate weapon and fire mode according to their weapon's
performance and distance to target. They shoot more like human players do.
- AI can use grenade launchers like the M203 and GP-25. Without this, they almost always shoot them a few meters too far.
Looking good as all ArmA games do in pre-release trailers, but that's besides the point. Why not show some first person gameplay in urban environments? That way they can prove that they really improved something.
If you see the flash, its to late, thats about all I understood..
Also, I know it's not that important overall but does this version finally have ragdoll?
and finally some natural looking death animations ...
The idea of ragdolls is that the dead character just slumps right down negating the need for actual animations. There may be "push" factors (explosions, bullets) taken in to account to make the body fall in a certain direction but other than that, I don't think there will be any need for actual death animations.
P.S From looking at some vids, there is no delayed player to ragdoll deaths. <3
The idea of ragdolls is that the dead character just slumps right down negating the need for actual animations. There may be "push" factors (explosions, bullets) taken in to account to make the body fall in a certain direction but other than that, I don't think there will be any need for actual death animations.