11.01.2010, 19:59
I have a slightly impertinent question: although the AI has been improved with some of the mods that are out there, has as much effort gone into improving the AI as improving textures, creating new aircraft, sounds, etc.? I have to ask because although I enjoy Il-2 online, the offline campaigns would be fantastic if there were decent AI, and so it would seem to merit equal attention. Running HSFX 4.1, the AI is better than stock 4.09m: it turns more aggressively and tries a little harder instead of immediately going defensive the moment you get on its 6. But even set to "Ace," the AI are softer opponents than humans I would consider new to online air combat. The AI compensates for its lack of ACM ability with some excellent gunnery (set to "Ace" again), and so it is a poor simulation of human ability.
Some of my biggest criticisms would be:
1. AI do not come close to the best sustained turn rate for their aircraft.
2. They cannot overheat
3. They still go into the rocket-climb mode just like 4.09m...did I say they cannot overheat?
4. The AI frequently play Joust and collide head-on with each other.
I would love to try my own hand at improving it, but that is beyond my ability...and yes, I do understand that it's still difficult for those who understand how.
Thanks.
Some of my biggest criticisms would be:
1. AI do not come close to the best sustained turn rate for their aircraft.
2. They cannot overheat
3. They still go into the rocket-climb mode just like 4.09m...did I say they cannot overheat?
4. The AI frequently play Joust and collide head-on with each other.
I would love to try my own hand at improving it, but that is beyond my ability...and yes, I do understand that it's still difficult for those who understand how.
Thanks.