12.08.2008, 11:23
As usual, I know this comment will get some knickers twisted, but I want to add a (simple!) comment to this thread contemplating the upgrade of AI behaviour.
One additonal bugaboo I have is the eerie propensity for an AI bandit you are stalking and creeping up on from the low 5,6,7 o'clock is the uncanny ability for their sensor array to pick you up at around 400m range, and start evasive maneouvres. Now I can grudgingly forgive everything about this behaviour EXCEPT the fact that there is no way a Single seat fighter could see in that low 6 o'clock position, without executing a wing dip and rudder kick once in a while. All I want is to see them doing this maneouvre ONCE IN A WHILE - only one plane in a flight at a time - so that I FEEL THEY ARE HAVING A LOOK before they attempt evasion.
You could incorporate a frequency of checking related to AI pilot experience.
I know this requires a FM alteration, but as those of you who I have commented to know, I feel this must be in the future of this site to reach the next level.
von Kopfdorfer
One additonal bugaboo I have is the eerie propensity for an AI bandit you are stalking and creeping up on from the low 5,6,7 o'clock is the uncanny ability for their sensor array to pick you up at around 400m range, and start evasive maneouvres. Now I can grudgingly forgive everything about this behaviour EXCEPT the fact that there is no way a Single seat fighter could see in that low 6 o'clock position, without executing a wing dip and rudder kick once in a while. All I want is to see them doing this maneouvre ONCE IN A WHILE - only one plane in a flight at a time - so that I FEEL THEY ARE HAVING A LOOK before they attempt evasion.
You could incorporate a frequency of checking related to AI pilot experience.
I know this requires a FM alteration, but as those of you who I have commented to know, I feel this must be in the future of this site to reach the next level.
von Kopfdorfer